EP20K100FC144-3

The EP20K100FC144-3 is an Intel APEX-20K family field programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 144-LQFP surface-mount package. It implements the APEX MultiCore architecture with LUT-based logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs), providing a compact, commercially graded programmable logic solution for control, interface, and memory-accelerated functions. Typical use cases include system integration, custom logic implementation, and high-speed I/O interfacing where a moderate number of logic elements and on-chip memory are required.

Key Features

• Core Density  4,160 logic elements (LEs) and approximately 263,000 maximum system gates provide mid-range programmable logic capacity for custom digital designs.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 53 Kbits (53,248 bits) of on-chip RAM via ESBs suitable for FIFOs, dual-port RAM or CAM implementations.
• I/O and Interfaces  93 I/O pins in the 144-LQFP package support a range of external interfaces; APEX-20K family features include MultiVolt I/O support and high-speed memory interface capabilities.
• Clock Management  Family-level support for multiple PLLs and hierarchical low-skew clock distribution enables flexible clocking strategies for synchronous designs.
• Power and Voltage  Device supplies operate within 2.375 V to 2.625 V, with family-level support for MultiVolt I/O to interface with a variety of external voltage domains.
• Package and Mounting  Available in a 144-LQFP (supplier package listed as 144-TQFP 20×20) surface-mount package for compact board-level integration.
• Commercial Grade & Compliance  Commercial temperature grade with an operating range of 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS-compliant construction.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control  Implements custom control logic, state machines, or glue logic in compact systems where a moderate number of logic elements and on-chip RAM are sufficient.
• Peripheral and Interface Bridging  Acts as a protocol bridge or interface controller for systems requiring MultiVolt I/O compatibility and flexible clocking.
• Memory Buffering and FIFOs  Uses embedded system blocks for FIFO buffering or dual-port RAM to support data capture, staging, or stream alignment tasks.
• Prototyping and Low- to Mid-Volume Deployments  Suited to commercial products and prototypes where surface-mount, 144-pin packaging and commercial temperature range align with project requirements.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory Integration: 4,160 logic elements combined with ~53 Kbits of embedded RAM enable mixed control and buffering functions without external memory for many designs.
• Compact Surface-Mount Packaging: 144-LQFP footprint allows dense PCB designs while maintaining a substantial I/O count for interface flexibility.
• APEX MultiCore Architecture: Family-level LUT and ESB integration supports efficient implementation of register-intensive and memory-intensive functions.
• Flexible Clocking Options: Clock management features at the family level (including multiple PLLs and global clocks) allow precise timing control for synchronous systems.
• Commercial Grade with RoHS Compliance: Designed for commercial-temperature deployments and conforms to RoHS requirements for simplified environmental compliance.

Why Choose EP20K100FC144-3?

The EP20K100FC144-3 delivers a practical balance of logic capacity, embedded memory, and I/O in a compact 144-LQFP surface-mount package. Based on the APEX-20K family architecture, it provides LUT-based logic, embedded system blocks, and flexible clocking features that fit a wide range of commercial applications requiring integrated control, buffering, and interface functions.

This device is well suited for design teams and product developers seeking a commercially graded FPGA with moderate density and on-chip RAM, packaged for space-conscious PCB layouts. Its RoHS compliance and family-level feature set make it a solid choice for commercial deployments and prototyping where APEX-20K architecture advantages are desired.

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