EP20K160EFC484-1XB

The EP20K160EFC484-1XB is an APEX-20KE family field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Intel. It uses the APEX 20K MultiCore architecture—combining LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory—to deliver a programmable-logic building block for commercial designs that require on-chip memory, flexible I/O, and clock management.

With 6,400 logic elements, approximately 0.082 Mbits of embedded memory, and 316 I/O pins in a 484-BBGA surface-mount package, this device targets designers implementing high-density glue logic, memory interfaces, and protocol bridging within a commercial temperature range.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 6,400 logic elements and approximately 404,000 system gates provide ample programmable logic resources for medium-density designs.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 81,920 bits (~0.082 Mbits) of on-chip RAM, usable for FIFOs, dual-port RAM, and content-addressable memory implementations as part of the MultiCore architecture.
• I/O Density and Package — 316 user I/O pins in a 484-BBGA package; supplier device package listed as 484-FBGA (23×23). Surface-mount mounting for compact board integration.
• Power and Voltage — Internal operating supply listed at 1.71 V to 1.89 V; designed for low-power operation consistent with the APEX 20K family.
• Flexible Clock Management — On-chip clock resources include up to four phase-locked loops (PLLs), a low-skew clock tree, and support for multiple global clock signals along with ClockLock, ClockBoost, and ClockShift features.
• High-Speed I/O Options — Family-level support for LVDS (up to 840 Mbits/channel), bidirectional I/O performance up to 250 MHz, and MultiVolt I/O interface capability to connect with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V signaling levels.
• External Memory and Bus Support — Documented support within the APEX 20K family for DDR SDRAM, ZBT SRAM, and compliance options for PCI Local Bus operation at 3.3 V (33/66 MHz, 32/64 bits).
• Commercial Temperature Grade — Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliant for environmental regulatory alignment.

Typical Applications

• High-speed memory interfaces — Implement DDR SDRAM and ZBT SRAM controllers or FIFOs using the device’s embedded memory and dedicated interconnect features.
• PCI and bus bridging — Use the APEX 20K family’s documented PCI support for 3.3 V bus interfacing and bridge logic at common bus frequencies.
• High-speed differential signaling — Deploy LVDS and other high-speed I/O standards for serial links and data channels leveraging the device’s I/O performance.
• Custom protocol and glue logic — Implement protocol translation, peripheral control, and timing-critical glue logic using the device’s LUTs, product-term logic, and clocking resources.

Unique Advantages

• MultiCore architecture integration — Combines LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded system blocks to implement both register-intensive and memory-intensive functions on a single device.
• Balanced logic and memory resources — 6,400 logic elements paired with ~0.082 Mbits of embedded RAM enable compact implementation of controllers, buffers, and state machines without external devices.
• Flexible clocking and timing — Multiple PLLs, low-skew clock tree, and programmable clock features reduce design effort for complex timing and frequency management.
• Adaptable I/O support — MultiVolt I/O interface capability and high-speed signaling options simplify integration with a wide range of system voltages and peripherals.
• Commercial-grade reliability — Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliant, suitable for mainstream commercial electronic products.
• Compact surface-mount package — 484-BBGA footprint with 316 I/Os offers high pin count in a space-efficient BGA package for dense board layouts.

Why Choose EP20K160EFC484-1XB?

The EP20K160EFC484-1XB delivers a practical mix of programmable logic, on-chip RAM, and extensive I/O in a commercial-grade FPGA package. Its APEX 20K MultiCore architecture and documented clocking and I/O features make it well suited for developers implementing memory interfaces, bus bridging, or complex protocol logic where mid-range gate density and flexible I/O are required.

Engineers seeking a compact, RoHS-compliant FPGA with dedicated clock management and multi-voltage I/O options will find this device a capable option for commercial designs that require reliable programmability and on-chip memory resources.

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