EP20K100FC144-2X - APEX-20K FPGA 4160 LE 93 I/O 144-LQFP | Intel
MPN: EP20K100FC144-2X ✗ Cuối đờiEP20K100FC144-2X Tóm tắt
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows engineers to implement custom digital circuits through software-defined configuration. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy, which flows: programmable logic device (PLD) → CPLD → FPGA → SoC FPGA. APEX-20K devices specifically combine look-up table (LUT) logic, embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory, and FastTrack interconnect, supporting both combinational and sequential digital designs up to several hundred MHz internal performance.
Key features of the EP20K100FC144-2X include 416 logic array blocks (LABs/CLBs), 4,160 logic elements, 53,248 bits of embedded RAM distributed across embedded array blocks, and 93 user I/O pins supporting multiple I/O standards. The device operates from a 2.5V core supply and 3.3V/5V-tolerant I/O, and is offered in a commercial grade speed grade -2 with the 'X' suffix indicating an unspecified or variant temperature/process option. The LQFP-144 package is surface-mount friendly and supports standard reflow profiles.
The architecture employs a MultiCore interconnect routing fabric that provides predictable timing for high-performance designs, with built-in support for common functions such as FIFOs, CAMs, RAM/ROM, and standard interfaces (PCI, LVDS, etc.) via dedicated IP cores. The 144-LQFP package provides a practical pin count for memory and high-density logic designs while still allowing hand-solderable prototype boards, which is unusual for a programmable logic device of this capacity.
Typical applications for this FPGA include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and machine vision pre-processing, glue logic in embedded systems, prototyping for ASIC designs, and low-volume custom DSP/communication pipeline implementations. The combination of moderate logic capacity and 93 I/O makes the EP20K100FC144-2X a strong fit for bridging legacy interfaces to modern processors, particularly where dedicated I/O banks need to support multiple voltage domains.
When designing with this part, note that the APEX-20K family is legacy hardware - newer designs should consider Cyclone IV/V or MAX 10. Always use the Quartus II design software (legacy 13.0sp1 or earlier) for synthesis and place-and-route, since modern Quartus releases do not support APEX devices. Ensure the JTAG programming interface is brought out to a 10-pin header for in-system programming and boundary-scan testing.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives from the same APEX-20K family, and practical design notes for legacy FPGA procurement not found on the Altera datasheet PDF.
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EP20K100FC144-2
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| Family | APEX-20K |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 416 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 |
| Number of I/O | 93 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V / 5 V tolerant |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Hộp | 144-LQFP (FC) |
| Kiểu lắp đặt | Surface Mount |
| Cấp MSL | 3 |
| Architecture | LUT-based with embedded array blocks |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
Cấu hình chân EP20K100FC144-2X
| Chân 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 7 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Chân 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 15 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5V) |
| Chân 16 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Chân 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 26 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 35 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Chân 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 37 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Chân 38 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Chân 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Chân 43 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Chân 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 51 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 60 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5V) |
| Chân 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 71 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 78 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Chân 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 85 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Chân 86 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Chân 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Chân 89 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Chân 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 97 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 106 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5V) |
| Chân 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 116 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 123 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Chân 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Chân 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 136 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Chân 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 142 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Chân 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
Ứng dụng tiêu biểu
EP20K100FC144-2X phù hợp cho 7 Áp dụngs: Telecommunications Line Card Interface Bridging, Industrial Machine Vision Pre-Processing Pipeline, ASIC Prototyping and Verification Platform, Embedded System Glue Logic and Custom I/O Expansion, Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Low-Volume DSP and Communication Pipeline, Aerospace and Defense Legacy Avionics Interface.
Telecommunications Line Card Interface Bridging
The EP20K100FC144-2X is well-suited to telecommunications line card interface bridging, where it can implement bus converters, framer interfaces, and protocol adaptation glue logic. With 4,160 logic elements and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM, the device comfortably fits TDM bus multiplexers, HDLC controllers, and serial-to-parallel converters used between line interface units (LIUs) and network processors. The 93 user I/O pins support multiple I/O standards (3.3V LVTTL/LVCMOS, 5V tolerant) needed to bridge legacy 5V interface logic to 3.3V NPUs, eliminating external level shifters. Designers typically allocate roughly 50-70% of the LEs to interface logic and use the remaining capacity for status/control registers and watchdog timers. The APEX-20K family MultiCore interconnect provides deterministic routing delays, which is critical when bridging telecom clock domains at T1/E1 (1.544/2.048 MHz) or higher rates.
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Industrial Machine Vision Pre-Processing Pipeline
In machine vision pipelines, the EP20K100FC144-2X can host pre-processing stages such as Bayer demosaicing, histogram equalization, and threshold-based segmentation before handing off pixel data to a downstream processor. The 53,248 bits of embedded RAM (organized in EABs) are well-matched to line buffers for typical VGA (640x480) and SVGA (800x600) sensor streams, while the 4,160 logic elements implement pixel-pipeline arithmetic. The 93 I/O pins support parallel camera interface (8/10/12-bit data bus) plus control signals (VSYNC, HSYNC, PIXCLK) and external memory handshakes. The 144-LQFP package is hand-solderable, which simplifies prototype builds for industrial integrators building small-batch inspection systems. The APEX-20K device is typically clocked at 33-66 MHz in such pipelines, well within the speed grade -2 capability.
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ASIC Prototyping and Verification Platform
The EP20K100FC144-2X is frequently used as an ASIC prototyping vehicle for designs targeting gate counts in the 30k-80k gate range. The 4,160 logic elements, combined with abundant EAB-based RAM and 93 user I/O pins, allow engineers to map RTL designs into real silicon before committing to an ASIC tape-out, reducing risk on first-pass designs. The Quartus II design flow supports incremental compilation and LogicLock regions, enabling IP block isolation between team members. The 144-LQFP package provides enough I/O for ASIC verification pads including JTAG, GPIO banks, and memory bus signals. Speed grade -2 supports reasonable Fmax targets (typically 60-100 MHz internal performance for moderately pipelined designs) for functional verification before ASIC sign-off.
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Embedded System Glue Logic and Custom I/O Expansion
The EP20K100FC144-2X is widely deployed as glue logic between microprocessors/microcontrollers and peripheral devices, especially where custom I/O timing or protocol conversion is needed. Typical uses include SPI-to-parallel bus expansion, PWM generation, quadrature encoder decoding, and custom interrupt controllers. The 93 user I/O pins allow the device to replace multiple 74-series logic packages with a single programmable part, simplifying PCB layout and reducing BOM cost. The 53,248 bits of embedded RAM support FIFOs, lookup tables, and small scratchpad memories used to buffer data between mismatched bus speeds. The 144-LQFP (FC) surface-mount package is straightforward to assemble using standard reflow profiles.
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Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation
In legacy test and measurement instruments, the EP20K100FC144-2X implements custom waveform generation, signal conditioning sequencers, and parallel data acquisition paths. The 4,160 logic elements handle state machines and timing generators, while the embedded RAM stores calibration tables, sine lookup tables, and pattern buffers. The 93 I/O pins interface to ADCs, DACs, display drivers, and front-panel keypads without external bus expander chips. The device's deterministic MultiCore interconnect ensures repeatable timing critical for accurate measurement. Speed grade -2 comfortably drives 16-bit parallel ADC interfaces at 10-50 MSPS, sufficient for many bench-top instrument designs.
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Low-Volume DSP and Communication Pipeline
The EP20K100FC144-2X can implement low-volume, low-cost DSP and communication pipeline stages such as FIR filters, FFT pre-processors, and convolutional encoders where dedicated DSP chips are too expensive or unavailable. The 4,160 logic elements can implement moderate-tap FIR filters (16-32 taps) or small FFT engines (32-64 points) using the EABs for coefficient storage. The 93 I/O pins support parallel data paths to analog front-end ADCs and DACs. Speed grade -2 supports 50-80 MHz operation for real-time narrowband DSP. While not a replacement for high-end DSP or modern FPGA SoCs, this part remains a viable option for legacy audio processing, narrowband modem, or simple radar pre-processing applications.
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Aerospace and Defense Legacy Avionics Interface
The EP20K100FC144-2X is used in legacy aerospace and defense avionics interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553 bridges, ARINC 429 line drivers, and discrete I/O expansion for flight control computers. The 93 user I/O pins and robust 144-LQFP package support the high pin counts required by parallel avionics buses. APEX-20K devices have extensive flight heritage from programs designed in the early 2000s, and the long-term availability through distributors supports multi-decade maintenance cycles for deployed platforms. Engineers maintaining such systems should note that sourcing is increasingly broker-dependent, and any new avionics design should consider radiation-tolerant alternatives or modern Cyclone IV parts qualified to relevant DO-254 levels.
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Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho EP20K100FC144-2X — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.
Hướng dẫn chọn lựa
So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế
| Tham số | Sản phẩm này | EP20K100FC144-2 | EP20K100FC144-1X | EP20K100FC144-1 | EP20K100EFC144-1 | EP20K100ETC144-2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (FC) | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (TC) - footprint variant |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Family | APEX-20K (F variant) | APEX-20K (F variant) - same | APEX-20K (F variant) - same | APEX-20K (F variant) - same | APEX-20KE (E variant) - different | APEX-20KE (E variant) - different |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 (same) | -1X (slower) | -1 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -2N (similar) |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 |
| Bitstream Compatibility | Reference base | Compatible (same F variant) | Compatible (same F variant) | Compatible (same F variant) | NOT compatible (E variant) | NOT compatible (E variant) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Bảo phân biệt quan trọng
- Highest available speed grade in the 144-LQFP (FC) APEX-20K family (vsEP20K100FC144-1X)
- Pin-compatible with F-variant APEX-20K family, bitstream compatible with same speed grade (vsEP20K100EFC144-1)
- Legacy industrial/avionics proven supply chain via brokers (vsEP1SGX40GF1020C7)
Ghi chú thiết kế
The EP20K100FC144-2X requires a 2.5V core supply (VCCINT) and separate VCCIO supplies for each I/O bank. Use a low-impedance regulator (LDO or buck converter with output filter) to supply VCCINT, with bulk decoupling of at least 22uF plus 0.1uF ceramic capacitors at every VCCINT pin. Each VCCIO pin (there are typically 4 per bank) requires a 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitor placed within 5mm of the pin. Power-on sequencing is not strictly required but recommended: bring VCCINT up first, then VCCIO. Decoupling capacitance for the entire package should total at least 100uF across VCCINT and VCCIO rails.
The 144-LQFP (FC) package has 0.5mm pitch leads requiring careful PCB layout for manufacturability. Use NSMD (non-solder mask defined) pads with a pad length of 1.5-2.0mm and width of 0.30mm for reliable soldering. Route all signals on inner layers, and dedicate at least one solid ground plane directly under the package. Keep high-speed I/O traces short (<50mm) and impedance-controlled to 50 ohms for LVTTL or 100 ohms differential for LVDS. Place JTAG header (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) within 75mm of the device to ensure signal integrity for programming. Thermal relief: although 144-LQFP has moderate thermal performance, place thermal vias under the exposed die pad area if present, and ensure ground plane provides adequate heat spreading.
Common pitfalls when designing with the EP20K100FC144-2X: (1) Using modern Quartus Prime instead of legacy Quartus II 13.0sp1 or earlier - the APEX-20K family is not supported in current Quartus releases; (2) Confusing the 'F' (non-enhanced) variant with the 'E' (enhanced APEX-20KE) variant - bitstreams are not interchangeable even though packages are pin-compatible; (3) Assuming production-stock availability - this is a legacy NRND part sourced from brokers; (4) Skipping JTAG programming header - in-system programming is essential for field updates; (5) Not verifying speed grade for timing closure - the '-2X' is faster than '-1X' / '-1' and may be required for designs near Fmax limits; (6) Mixing VCCIO voltages across banks without proper I/O standard constraints - each bank can have an independent VCCIO level but I/O standards must be compatible with that bank voltage.
Thông tin tuân thủ
RoHS/REACH/lead-free status not verified in provided web sources. APEX-20K family is legacy hardware from the Altera era (pre-Intel acquisition); the part was originally non-RoHS by default but later revisions may have RoHS-compliant variants. Verify compliance with the manufacturer or distributor documentation before use in RoHS-restricted regions.
