EP20K100FC144-1

The EP20K100FC144-1 is an APEX-20K family field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Intel, delivered in a 144-LQFP package. It combines MultiCore architecture with embedded system blocks (ESBs) and look-up table (LUT) logic to enable complex combinatorial and memory functions on a single device.

Targeted at commercial embedded and high-performance I/O applications, this device provides a balance of logic capacity, on-chip memory and flexible I/O to implement interfaces, buffering, and system integration functions where deterministic timing and moderate gate density are required.

Key Features

• Core architecture MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic and embedded memory for implementing register‑intensive and combinatorial functions.
• Logic capacity 4,160 logic elements (LEs) supporting up to 263,000 system gates for mid-range programmable logic designs.
• Embedded memory Approximately 0.053 Mbits of embedded memory (53,248 total RAM bits) provided via ESBs suitable for FIFOs, dual-port RAM and CAM implementations.
• I/O and interfacing 93 user I/O pins with MultiVolt I/O interface support and programmable I/O controls to interface with a range of external devices and memory standards.
• Clock management Integrated clock management features inherited from the APEX-20K family, including multiple PLLs, global clocks and programmable phase/delay control for predictable timing.
• Power Designed for low-power operation with a recommended supply range of 2.375 V to 2.625 V for internal supply operation.
• Package and thermal Available in a 144-LQFP package (supplier lists 144-TQFP, 20×20) and rated for commercial operating temperatures from 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Standards and board-level features Family-level support for high-speed interfaces and memory types, plus features such as low-skew clock trees and dedicated carry chains for arithmetic functions.
• RoHS compliant Device is RoHS compliant for environmental and regulatory requirements in commercial applications.

Typical Applications

• Embedded system integration — Implement custom control logic, protocol bridging and system glue logic where on-chip memory and moderate logic density reduce external components.
• High-speed I/O bridging — Use the device for interface conversion, buffering and timing-critical I/O handling between peripherals and memory subsystems.
• Memory buffering and FIFO control — ESB-based embedded memory supports FIFO, dual-port RAM and CAM implementations for data flow management.
• Prototyping and custom logic — Mid-range gate capacity and flexible I/O make the device suitable for proof-of-concept designs and custom algorithm acceleration in commercial products.

Unique Advantages

• MultiCore integration: Combines LUT, product-term logic and embedded memory in one architecture to simplify implementation of mixed register- and memory‑intensive functions.
• Significant on-chip memory: Approximately 0.053 Mbits (53,248 bits) of embedded RAM enables efficient FIFO and buffer designs without immediate reliance on external RAM.
• Flexible I/O capability: 93 user I/Os with MultiVolt support and programmable I/O controls provide adaptability to a variety of external devices and signaling standards.
• Deterministic clocking: Built-in clock management features and low-skew clock distribution help achieve predictable timing for synchronous designs.
• Commercial-grade reliability: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliance, aligning with commercial embedded product requirements.
• Compact, surface-mount packaging: 144-LQFP (supplier 144-TQFP, 20×20) offers a compact footprint for space-constrained PCBs while supporting soldered surface-mount assembly.

Why Choose EP20K100FC144-1?

The EP20K100FC144-1 positions itself as a mid-range APEX-20K FPGA option that balances logic density, embedded memory and flexible I/O in a compact 144-pin surface-mount package. Its MultiCore architecture and ESB resources are well suited to commercial embedded designs that require on-chip RAM for buffering and deterministic clocking for synchronous interfaces.

This device is appropriate for engineering teams building commercial products that need a reliable, RoHS-compliant FPGA with moderate gate counts and versatile interfacing options. The APEX-20K family features and on-chip resources provide scalability for evolving designs within the same device family.

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