AT40K20-2EQJ

The AT40K20-2EQJ is a field programmable gate array (FPGA) in the AT40K family by Microchip Technology. It provides an SRAM-based, reprogrammable FPGA architecture with 1,024 logic elements, approximately 8,192 bits of on-chip RAM, and up to 193 user I/Os in a 240-BFQFP surface-mount package.

Designed for industrial applications, the device supports 5 V systems (4.5 V to 5.5 V supply) and an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C. Typical use cases include DSP coprocessing, adaptive logic functions, and embedded system acceleration where in-field reconfiguration and moderate gate counts are required.

Key Features

• Core and Logic – 1,024 logic elements (cells) delivering approximately 30,000 usable gates for implementing combinatorial and sequential logic functions.
• Embedded RAM – Approximately 8,192 bits of distributed on-chip RAM with 10 ns access; supports single-port and dual-port, synchronous or asynchronous configurations for FIFOs and scratch pads.
• I/O and Package – Up to 193 user I/Os in a 240-BFQFP (240-PQFP, 32×32) package; surface-mount mounting type suitable for standard PCB assembly.
• Clocking – Eight global clocks and fast, low-skew clock distribution for reliable timing across the fabric.
• Reconfigurability – Unlimited in-system reprogrammability via serial or parallel modes and Cache Logic dynamic partial/full reconfiguration capabilities as part of the AT40K series.
• Performance – AT40K series characteristics include system speeds up to 100 MHz and array multipliers capable of >50 MHz operation.
• Supply and Environmental – 5 V capable device (4.5 V to 5.5 V) rated for industrial temperature operation from −40 °C to 85 °C. RoHS compliant.
• Design Ecosystem – AT40K family features such as user-friendly design tools, timing-driven placement and routing, and automatic component generators are provided to accelerate development.

Typical Applications

• DSP Coprocessors: Use as a reconfigurable coprocessor for arithmetic-intensive tasks such as FIR filters, FFTs and convolvers to offload processor workload.
• Video and Multimedia Processing: Implement video compression/decompression and other multimedia algorithms using the device’s array multipliers and distributed RAM.
• Encryption and Data Processing: Accelerate encryption, interpolation and transform functions in communication and secure systems with on-chip RAM and reprogrammability.
• Adaptive and Reconfigurable Systems: Leverage Cache Logic capability for dynamic, partial reconfiguration to adapt hardware functionality without losing stored data.

Unique Advantages

• 5 V System Compatibility: Supports legacy 5 V supply ranges (4.5 V to 5.5 V), simplifying integration into existing industrial platforms.
• On-Chip Distributed RAM: Built-in 10 ns SRAM blocks (approximately 8,192 bits) enable efficient local data storage without consuming additional logic resources.
• In-System Reprogrammability: Unlimited serial/parallel reprogramming and Cache Logic reconfiguration allow field updates and adaptive designs.
• Robust Industrial Rating: Specified for −40 °C to 85 °C operation, making the device suitable for industrial temperature environments.
• Comprehensive Design Support: AT40K family tools and automatic component generators streamline synthesis, placement, and routing to reduce development time.
• Wide I/O Count in Compact Package: Up to 193 I/Os in a 240-BFQFP package delivers flexible peripheral and bus interfacing while retaining a compact board footprint.

Why Choose AT40K20-2EQJ?

The AT40K20-2EQJ combines moderate gate capacity, distributed on-chip memory, extensive I/O, and in-system reprogrammability in a 5 V-capable industrial-grade package. It is well suited to embedded and industrial designs that require DSP acceleration, adaptive logic, or field-upgradable functionality without moving to larger gate-count devices.

As part of the AT40K family, this device benefits from design tooling, automatic component generators and IP building blocks that help compress development cycles and enable repeatable, deterministic logic and RAM functions for system-level designs.

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