EP20K160ETC144-1

The EP20K160ETC144-1 is an APEX-20KE series FPGA from Intel, delivering moderate logic density and on-chip embedded memory for commercial embedded designs. It uses the APEX-20KE MultiCore architecture, integrating LUT-based logic, product-term logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs) to support register‑intensive and memory‑intensive functions.

Typical use cases include FPGA-based control and interface functions, custom logic implementation, and applications requiring flexible I/O and on‑chip RAM in a 144‑LQFP surface‑mount package. The device balances integration and compact packaging for commercial electronic products.

Key Features

• Core architecture APEX-20KE MultiCore architecture combining LUT logic, product-term logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs) for mixed register- and memory‑centric implementations.
• Logic capacity 6,400 logic elements (LEs) and approximately 404,000 gates, suitable for medium-density programmable logic designs.
• Embedded memory Approximately 0.082 Mbits of on-chip RAM (81,920 bits) for FIFOs, dual-port RAM and other memory functions via ESBs.
• I/O and interfaces 88 user I/O pins in the 144‑LQFP package, with family-level MultiVolt I/O interface support enabling connectivity across common signaling levels.
• Clock management Family features include programmable clock management with phase-locked loops (PLLs), a low-skew clock tree and multiple global clock resources for synchronized system timing.
• Power and supply Internal supply tolerance shown as 1.71 V to 1.89 V (VCCINT range for the device); device supports low-power operation modes available in the family architecture.
• Package and mounting 144‑LQFP package (supplier device package: 144‑TQFP, 20 × 20) optimized for surface-mount assembly in compact board footprints.
• Operating conditions and compliance Commercial grade device rated for 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Connectivity and interface bridging Use the device for implementing protocol translators, bus interfaces and glue logic where flexible I/O and moderate logic capacity are required.
• Embedded control and logic Suitable for control functions, finite-state machines and custom logic in commercial embedded systems.
• Memory buffering and FIFOs ESB-based embedded memory supports FIFO and dual-port RAM implementations for buffering and data-path staging.
• Prototyping and OEM integration Compact 144‑LQFP packaging and surface-mount mounting make this FPGA appropriate for prototype boards and volume OEM assemblies.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic and memory resources: 6,400 logic elements paired with 81,920 bits of on-chip RAM provide a practical balance for designs that need both combinational logic and embedded memory.
• Integrated ESBs for memory-centric functions: Embedded system blocks support FIFOs, dual-port RAM and CAM-style implementations, reducing external memory requirements.
• Flexible clocking: Family clock-management features—PLLs, low-skew clock tree and multiple global clocks—enable precise timing control for synchronous designs.
• MultiVolt I/O flexibility: Family-level MultiVolt I/O support allows interfacing with a range of common voltage domains to simplify mixed-voltage system designs.
• Compact surface-mount package: 144‑LQFP (20 × 20) package provides a space-efficient solution for commercial PCB layouts.
• RoHS compliant commercial grade: Suitable for commercial applications with standard operating temperature range and environmental compliance.

Why Choose EP20K160ETC144-1?

The EP20K160ETC144-1 is positioned for commercial designs that require a reliable mid-range FPGA with integrated memory and flexible I/O in a compact surface-mount package. Its combination of 6,400 logic elements, roughly 81,920 bits of embedded RAM and the APEX-20KE family architecture makes it well suited for designs that blend logic density with memory-centric functions.

This device is a practical choice for engineers and procurement teams building commercial embedded systems, interface modules, and OEM products where on-chip memory, programmable logic and compact packaging deliver reduced bill-of-material complexity and simplified board-level integration.

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