EP20K1000CB652C7

The EP20K1000CB652C7 is an APEX-20KC family FPGA delivered in a 652‑BGA (45×45) package for surface-mount applications. It integrates a high-density logic fabric with embedded memory and flexible I/O to serve commercial electronic designs that require programmable logic, on‑chip RAM, and extensive I/O connectivity.

This device is built on a copper-metal fabrication process and provides a balance of integration and performance for applications such as high‑speed memory interfaces, system control, and complex bus bridging in commercial products.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — Up to 38,400 logic elements, enabling implementation of complex custom logic and control functions.
• Gate Density — Up to 1,772,000 system gates (maximum), providing substantial resource headroom for large designs; JTAG boundary-scan circuitry can contribute additional gates.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 327,680 bits of on-chip RAM for FIFOs, buffers, and temporary storage without reducing available logic.
• I/O Count and Package — 488 user I/Os in a 652‑BGA (45×45) surface-mount package, suitable for designs requiring many external connections.
• Clocking and Timing — Up to four PLLs and support for multiple global clocks to enable flexible clock management and low-skew distribution.
• Process and Performance — Manufactured using a 0.15‑µm all‑layer copper-metal process offering higher performance and lower power compared to previous generations.
• Voltage and Power — Internal supply and core operation centered on 1.8 V; specified supply range 1.71 V to 1.89 V.
• Operating Range — Commercial grade: specified for 0 °C to 85 °C ambient operation.
• Low‑Power and I/O Flexibility — Copper interconnect and MultiVolt I/O support for multiple interface voltage levels, enabling power-optimized designs and mixed-voltage I/O usage.

Typical Applications

• Telecommunications and Networking — Implement protocol handling, packet buffering, and custom data-path logic using the device’s high logic density and on‑chip RAM.
• Memory Interface and Bridge — Support high‑speed external memories and buffer control with embedded RAM and flexible clocking/PLL resources.
• Industrial and Commercial Control Systems — Centralize custom control logic and I/O aggregation for commercial automation, machine control, and instrumentation.
• High‑I/O Embedded Systems — Drive multiple external peripherals and buses with 488 user I/Os in a compact BGA package.

Unique Advantages

• High integration reduces BOM count: Combines tens of thousands of logic elements with substantial on‑chip RAM, minimizing external glue logic and discrete memory needs.
• Flexible clock management: Up to four PLLs and multiple global clocks simplify timing architectures for synchronous designs and high‑speed interfaces.
• Compact, high‑I/O package: 652‑BGA (45×45) package supports 488 user I/Os while keeping board footprint efficient for dense system layouts.
• Commercial temperature qualification: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation, matching the thermal needs of commercial electronic products.
• Manufacturing and power advantages: Copper interconnect process enables improved performance and power characteristics compared to older process generations.

Why Choose EP20K1000CB652C7?

The EP20K1000CB652C7 positions itself as a versatile, high‑density FPGA for commercial applications that demand substantial logic resources, embedded memory, and a large I/O complement in a compact BGA package. Its architecture and clocking resources make it suitable for designs involving high‑speed interfaces, complex control logic, and significant on‑chip buffering.

For design teams needing a programmable platform with defined electrical and thermal characteristics—1.71–1.89 V supply range and 0 °C to 85 °C operation—this device offers a verified option with substantial logic and RAM capacity and multiple PLLs for timing flexibility.

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