EP20K160ETC144-2

The EP20K160ETC144-2 is an APEX-20KE series FPGA from Intel, delivering a mid-range, programmable logic solution built on a MultiCore architecture that integrates LUT-based logic, product-term logic and embedded memory blocks. It targets applications that require flexible logic integration, on-chip memory and robust I/O support for system-level functions such as memory buffering, protocol bridging and custom peripheral interfaces.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 6,400 logic elements (LEs) equivalent to approximately 404,000 system gates, enabling mid-density logic integration for complex control and data-path functions.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.082 Mbits (81,920 bits) of on-chip RAM for FIFOs, dual-port RAM and small buffer functions.
• I/O Count & Flexibility — 88 user I/O pins with MultiVolt I/O support (family-level capability) to interface with a range of voltage standards and external devices.
• Clocking & Timing — Family-level clock-management features such as multiple PLLs, a low-skew clock tree and support for multiple global clock signals to simplify synchronous system design.
• Low-Power Design — Designed for low-power operation with a nominal internal supply around 1.8 V (product supply range 1.71 V to 1.89 V) and power-saving modes in embedded system blocks.
• Package & Mounting — 144-pin LQFP surface-mount package (supplier package: 144-TQFP, 20 × 20 mm) for compact PCB layouts.
• Operating Range & Compliance — Commercial grade device rated for 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Memory Interface & Buffering — Implement DDR SDRAM or SRAM interface logic, FIFOs and buffering for embedded memory systems using the on-chip RAM and I/O capabilities.
• Embedded System Integration — Integrate control, glue-logic and peripheral functions into a single programmable device leveraging LUT logic and embedded system blocks.
• High-speed I/O and Protocol Bridging — Bridge between different bus standards or implement protocol adaptation layers using flexible I/O and clocking resources.
• Custom Logic for Industrial and Commercial Equipment — Implement tailored control, sequencing and data-path logic for instrumentation, communications gear and consumer devices within the commercial temperature range.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory — 6,400 logic elements combined with ~81.9 Kbits of embedded RAM allows placement of both logic-intensive and memory-intensive functions on-chip.
• Flexible Voltage Support — Internal 1.8 V supply range (1.71–1.89 V) and MultiVolt I/O family capability provide flexible interfacing options across multiple I/O voltage domains.
• Robust Clock Management — Built-in PLLs and low-skew clock tree simplify multi-clock designs and help maintain timing integrity across complex logic blocks.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package — 144-LQFP (20 × 20 mm) gives a compact footprint for board-level integration while providing ample I/O for mid-size designs.
• Commercial Temperature Rating — Rated 0 °C to 85 °C, suitable for a wide range of commercial and lab environments.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets lead-free environmental compliance requirements for modern electronics manufacturing.

Why Choose EP20K160ETC144-2?

The EP20K160ETC144-2 is positioned for designers who need a reliable, mid-density programmable logic device with a balanced mix of logic elements, embedded memory and versatile I/O. With APEX-20K family features such as integrated memory blocks, flexible clocking and MultiVolt I/O support, this part is suited to system integration tasks where consolidating control and buffering into a single FPGA reduces board complexity and BOM count.

Backed by the APEX-20K device family architecture, the EP20K160ETC144-2 provides a familiar development path for teams deploying programmable logic across multiple product variants while offering the component-level specifications required for predictable integration into commercial designs.

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