EP20K100EQC240-1X

The EP20K100EQC240-1X is an APEX-20KE field programmable gate array (FPGA) IC from Intel, built on the APEX 20K programmable logic device family. It combines lookup-table (LUT) logic, product-term logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs) to enable system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) style integration for commercial electronic designs.

With a balance of logic capacity, embedded memory, and a generous I/O count, this device targets commercial applications that require mid-range programmable logic density, flexible I/O, and low-voltage operation.

Key Features

• Core architecture  MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic and embedded system blocks (ESB) for mixed register- and memory-centric functions.
• Logic capacity  Approximately 4,160 logic elements (LEs) supporting a maximum of 263,000 system gates for moderate-density programmable designs.
• Embedded memory  Approximately 53,248 bits (~53 Kbits) of on-chip RAM for FIFOs, dual-port RAM and other memory functions implemented in ESBs.
• I/O resources  183 user I/O pins to support a wide range of peripheral and interface connectivity requirements.
• Clock management  Flexible clocking with low-skew clock tree and support for multiple PLLs and up to eight global clocks for controlled timing distribution.
• Power  Designed for low-power operation with a core supply voltage range of 1.71 V to 1.89 V.
• Package and mounting  Surface-mount 240-BFQFP package (supplier device package: 240-PQFP, 32×32) for compact PCB integration.
• Commercial temperature grade  Rated for operation from 0 °C to 85 °C for mainstream commercial environments.
• Family-level system features  Series capabilities include support for multi-volt I/O interfaces, advanced interconnect (FastTrack) and programmable ESB-based product-term logic.

Typical Applications

• Communications & networking  Use for protocol bridging, packet processing or peripheral interfacing where moderate FPGA logic and flexible I/O are required.
• Memory interface and buffering  On-chip ESB RAM and product-term logic make the device suitable for FIFO buffering and interfacing to external SDRAM or SRAM in commercial systems.
• Embedded systems & SOPC integration  Deploy as a configurable system component to implement custom control logic, state machines and peripheral aggregation.
• Prototyping & custom logic  Well-suited for designers evaluating mid-density programmable solutions for feature validation and production designs in commercial products.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic and memory  Combines roughly 4,160 logic elements with about 53 Kbits of embedded RAM to implement mixed logic-and-memory functions without external components.
• Generous I/O  183 I/O pins provide flexibility for interfacing multiple peripherals or parallel busses without extensive routing compromises.
• Low-voltage core operation  1.71–1.89 V supply minimizes power draw and aligns with low-voltage system designs.
• Commercial-ready thermal range  0 °C to 85 °C rating targets mainstream electronics and consumer applications.
• Compact surface-mount package  240-BFQFP surface-mount footprint simplifies board placement and assembly for space-constrained designs.
• Family-level system features  APEX 20K family capabilities—such as MultiCore architecture, ESBs and advanced clocking—support integration of complex functions on-chip.

Why Choose EP20K100EQC240-1X?

The EP20K100EQC240-1X positions itself as a mid-density APEX-20KE FPGA option for commercial product designs that need a pragmatic combination of logic, embedded memory, and flexible I/O in a compact package. Its MultiCore architecture and ESB resources enable designers to implement register-heavy and memory-centric functions within a single programmable device.

This device is appropriate for engineers and OEMs developing commercial electronic systems who require a dependable, mid-range FPGA with low-voltage core operation, solid I/O capacity and on-chip RAM to reduce external component count and simplify system design.

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