EP20K100QC240-2

The EP20K100QC240-2 is an APEX-20K family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Intel, delivered in a 240-pin BFQFP surface-mount package. It implements the APEX MultiCore architecture combining look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs), providing a balance of logic, embedded memory and flexible I/O for commercial embedded designs.

This device targets commercial applications that require moderate logic density and on-chip memory with flexible voltage and I/O options. Key value propositions include integrated embedded memory, a substantial I/O count, configurable clock-management features from the APEX family, and low-power design options documented for this device family.

Key Features

• Core architecture — APEX MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic and embedded system blocks; device provides 4,160 logic elements and approximately 263,000 system gates.
• Embedded memory — Total on-chip RAM of 53,248 bits for FIFOs, dual-port RAM or other memory functions implemented in ESBs.
• I/O capacity and flexibility — 189 user I/O pins with APEX family MultiVolt I/O interface support to interface with multiple I/O voltage levels; programmable clamp and output slew-rate control are available as family features.
• Clock management — APEX 20K family clock-management features include multiple PLLs, a built-in low-skew clock tree and programmable clock phase/delay functionality to support synchronous designs.
• Low-power design — Device family documentation describes low-power operation modes and ESB power-saving features; this part’s specified supply range is 2.375 V to 2.625 V.
• Package and mounting — 240-BFQFP (supplier package: 240-PQFP, 32×32) in a surface-mount form factor; mounting type: surface mount.
• Commercial temperature grade — Operating temperature range is 0 °C to 85 °C and the part is RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded control systems — Implement glue logic, custom state machines and control functions using the device’s 4,160 logic elements and on-chip memory.
• Interface bridging and protocol translation — Use the high I/O count and MultiVolt I/O capabilities to interface between different voltage domains and peripheral standards.
• Memory buffering and custom SRAM/DDR interfaces — Deploy ESB-based RAM and FIFO structures to buffer data streams and implement custom memory controllers.
• Prototyping and product development — Commercial-grade FPGA for functional validation and feature development where moderate logic density and flexible I/O are required.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated logic and memory: 4,160 logic elements combined with 53,248 bits of embedded RAM reduce the need for external memory for many control and buffering functions.
• High I/O count: 189 I/O pins provide broad external connectivity for peripherals, buses and sensors without additional I/O expanders.
• Family-level clock features: APEX 20K family clock-management capabilities (multiple PLLs, low-skew tree, programmable phase/delay) simplify synchronous design and timing control.
• Flexible power and I/O interfacing: Documented MultiVolt I/O support and a specified internal supply range (2.375 V to 2.625 V) help adapt the device to mixed-voltage systems.
• Commercial temperature and RoHS compliance: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliant for standard commercial deployments.

Why Choose EP20K100QC240-2?

The EP20K100QC240-2 provides a balanced FPGA solution within the APEX-20K family for designers who need moderate logic density, embedded memory and a large, flexible I/O footprint in a 240-pin BFQFP package. Its MultiCore architecture and ESB-based memory support make it well suited to commercial embedded systems, interface bridging, and buffering or control applications.

As a member of the APEX 20K programmable logic device family, this part leverages documented family-level features such as configurable clock management and MultiVolt I/O, offering a clear upgrade path within the family for designs that may scale in complexity over time.

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