EP20K100EFC324-1

The EP20K100EFC324-1 is an APEX-20KE family field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Intel, offered in a 324‑ball BGA (324‑FBGA, 19×19) surface-mount package. It combines a MultiCore architecture that integrates look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs) to address logic-intensive and memory-intensive on‑chip functions.

With 4,160 logic elements, approximately 53,248 bits of embedded memory, and 246 user I/O pins, this device suits commercial designs requiring on‑chip FIFOs, dual-port RAM, CAM-style memory, flexible I/O and programmable clock management.

Key Features

• Core architecture  MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs) for register‑ and combinatorial‑intensive functions.
• Logic capacity  4,160 logic elements and approximately 263,000 system gates, supporting complex combinational and sequential logic implementations.
• Embedded memory  Approximately 53,248 bits of on‑chip RAM implemented via ESBs, usable for FIFOs, dual‑port RAM and CAM functions.
• I/O and interface flexibility  246 user I/O pins with MultiVolt I/O interface support and programmable I/O features for integration with a range of external devices and signaling levels.
• Clock management  Built‑in clock resources including multiple PLLs, low‑skew clock tree and features for phase/shift and clock multiplication/division to support synchronized designs.
• Package and mounting  324‑BGA (324‑FBGA, 19×19) surface mount package suitable for compact board layouts.
• Power and supply  Internal supply specified across 1.71 V to 1.89 V, enabling designs centered on the device’s 1.8 V core domain.
• Commercial operating range and compliance  Commercial grade device rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operating temperature and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High‑performance embedded systems  Use on‑chip ESBs and LUT logic to implement memory buffers, control logic and custom accelerators within commercial embedded platforms.
• Memory interface and buffering  Implement DDR SDRAM or ZBT SRAM interface logic and FIFO buffering using the device’s embedded memory and I/O bandwidth.
• Peripheral and bus bridging  Implement PCI/legacy bus bridging and custom peripheral controllers leveraging flexible I/O and programmable clocking.
• Data acquisition and interface logic  Deploy LVDS or other high‑speed I/O signaling with programmable output control and dedicated clock resources for deterministic timing.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated architecture: MultiCore design with LUTs and ESBs reduces the need for external memory and discrete glue logic.
• Balanced logic and memory: 4,160 logic elements paired with approximately 53,248 bits of embedded RAM support mixed logic/memory functions on a single device.
• Flexible I/O strategy: 246 user I/Os and MultiVolt support enable interfaces across common system voltage domains without excessive external translation.
• Robust clocking features: On‑chip PLLs and low‑skew clock distribution simplify multi‑clock designs and timing closure.
• Compact packaging: 324‑FBGA (19×19) footprint allows high channel density in space‑constrained commercial boards.
• Regulatory and environmental readiness: RoHS compliance provides assurance for lead‑free manufacturing processes.

Why Choose EP20K100EFC324-1?

The EP20K100EFC324-1 positions itself as a commercially graded, mid‑density FPGA that combines a MultiCore logic architecture, dedicated embedded memory blocks and a comprehensive I/O feature set in a compact 324‑BGA package. Its combination of 4,160 logic elements, approximately 53 kb of embedded RAM and 246 I/Os makes it suitable for commercial applications that require on‑chip buffering, moderate logic density and flexible interfacing.

Designers seeking a platform with programmable clock management, adaptable I/O voltage support and on‑chip memory for FIFOs or dual‑port RAM will find this device appropriate for cost‑sensitive, performance‑oriented commercial systems where space and integration reduce BOM and board complexity.

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