EP20K100QC208-2

The EP20K100QC208-2 is an APEX-20K® Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC from Altera designed for commercial embedded logic applications. It provides a mid-range logic capacity with a balance of logic elements, on-chip RAM, and I/O count in a compact surface-mount 208-BFQFP package.

Key Features

• Core Logic — Provides 4,160 logic elements suitable for implementing custom digital functions and moderate-complexity designs.
• Memory — Total RAM of 53,248 bits for embedded data storage, buffering, and state-holding within the FPGA fabric.
• I/O Capacity — Up to 159 general-purpose I/O pins to support multiple external interfaces and peripherals.
• Logic Density / Gates — Equivalent to 263,000 gates to support a variety of combinational and sequential logic implementations.
• Power — Operates from a 1.71 V to 1.89 V supply range for low-voltage system integration.
• Package & Mounting — 208-BFQFP package (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) with surface-mount mounting type for PCB assembly.
• Temperature Range — Commercial-grade operation from 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Environmental — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Commercial Embedded Systems — Implement custom control, protocol handling, or glue-logic in commercial products that require moderate logic density and multiple I/Os.
• Prototyping and Development — Rapid implementation of custom digital designs where 4,160 logic elements and on-chip RAM support functional evaluation and iteration.
• Interface and Peripheral Aggregation — Consolidate multiple signals and peripheral interfaces using 159 I/O pins to simplify board-level integration.
• Low-Voltage Logic Integration — Integrate into systems operating within a 1.71 V–1.89 V domain for compatibility with low-voltage components.

Unique Advantages

• Compact logic footprint: 4,160 logic elements and 263,000 equivalent gates deliver substantial capability in a mid-range FPGA suitable for space-constrained designs.
• Ample I/O resources: 159 I/O pins provide flexibility to interface with multiple peripherals, sensors, and external devices without extensive glue logic.
• On-chip RAM: 53,248 total RAM bits enable internal buffering, temporary data storage, and state machines without external memory.
• Low-voltage operation: 1.71 V–1.89 V supply range supports integration into modern low-voltage platforms.
• Surface-mount 208-BFQFP package: Offers a standard PCB footprint for straightforward assembly and replacement in commercial products.
• RoHS compliant: Meets common environmental requirements for commercial electronic assemblies.

Why Choose EP20K100QC208-2?

The EP20K100QC208-2 from Altera positions itself as a practical choice for commercial designs that need moderate logic density, a significant number of I/Os, and on-chip memory in a compact surface-mount package. Its voltage range and commercial temperature rating make it suitable for a wide range of commercial embedded applications and development projects.

Engineers looking for a mid-range FPGA solution will find a balanced combination of logic elements, RAM, and I/O capacity that supports prototyping, interface aggregation, and custom digital implementations while remaining RoHS compliant.

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