EP20K160EBC356-1

The EP20K160EBC356-1 is a member of the APEX-20K family of FPGAs from Intel, delivering a mid-range, reprogrammable logic platform with integrated memory and flexible I/O. It combines a MultiCore architecture—including LUT logic, product-term logic and embedded memory blocks—with a compact 356-LBGA package to address designs that require moderate logic density, substantial on-chip RAM and a large number of I/O pins.

Typical use cases include embedded systems, interface bridging and prototyping where 6,400 logic elements, approximately 81,920 bits of embedded RAM and 271 I/O pins provide a balance of performance, integration and board-space efficiency. The device is RoHS compliant, surface-mount packaged and specified for commercial-grade operation.

Key Features

• Core logic — 6,400 logic elements (LEs) enabling register- and combinatorial-intensive functions within the APEX-20K MultiCore architecture.
• Embedded memory — Approximately 0.082 Mbits (81,920 bits) of on-chip RAM for FIFOs, dual-port RAM or CAM implementations using ESB resources.
• Logic capacity — Device-level capacity corresponding to 404,000 gates for system-level resource planning.
• I/O density — 271 user I/O pins to support broad peripheral interfacing and multi-signal connectivity on a single device.
• Clocking and timing — Benefits from APEX-20K family clock management features such as multiple PLLs, a low-skew clock tree and multiple global clocks for deterministic timing (family-level feature).
• MultiVolt I/O support — Series-level MultiVolt I/O capability facilitates interfacing with a range of voltage domains (1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V and 5.0 V as supported by the APEX-20K family).
• Power — Internal/primary supply specified at 1.71 V to 1.89 V for this device; family documentation highlights power-saving and low-power operation modes.
• Package and mounting — 356-LBGA (356-BGA, 35×35) surface-mount package for compact PCB implementations.
• Commercial temperature grade — Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and specified as commercial grade.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded controllers — Use the device’s 6,400 logic elements and on-chip memory to implement customized control logic, protocol handling and state machines for embedded applications.
• Interface bridging & protocol conversion — 271 I/O pins and MultiVolt I/O support allow the FPGA to bridge between different voltage domains and peripheral standards on a single board.
• Memory buffering and FIFO management — Approximately 81,920 bits of embedded RAM can be configured for FIFOs and buffering in data-path and streaming applications.
• Prototyping and development — The APEX-20K architecture provides flexible LUT and product-term logic resources for rapid prototyping of custom logic and mixed-signal interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic and memory integration: 6,400 logic elements plus 81,920 bits of embedded RAM reduce the need for discrete SRAM or FIFO components and simplify board-level design.
• High I/O count in a compact package: 271 I/O pins in a 356-LBGA (35×35) package deliver broad connectivity while minimizing PCB footprint.
• Flexible clock management: Family-level PLLs and low-skew clock architecture support complex clocking schemes for synchronous designs and multi-domain operation.
• Multi-domain interfacing: Series MultiVolt I/O support enables direct interfacing to multiple common voltage levels, easing integration with diverse peripherals.
• Commercial-grade reliability: Specified for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliant for standard commercial deployments.
• Surface-mount packaging: The 356-LBGA surface-mount form factor supports automated assembly and high-density board layouts.

Why Choose EP20K160EBC356-1?

The EP20K160EBC356-1 provides a practical combination of logic density, embedded memory and I/O connectivity within the proven APEX-20K family architecture. It is suited to engineers and designers who need a reprogrammable platform that balances on-chip resources and board-level integration for commercial applications.

Choose this FPGA when you require moderate gate capacity, substantial I/O and embedded RAM in a compact, RoHS-compliant LBGA package—backed by the APEX-20K family design features and Intel’s device documentation for development and integration.

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