EP20K30EFC144-3

The EP20K30EFC144-3 is an APEX-20K® field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Altera designed for commercial embedded applications. It provides mid-density programmable logic with 1,200 logic elements, on-chip RAM, and a 92-pin I/O footprint in a 144‑lead LQFP package.

This device is suited for compact, surface-mount designs that require customizable digital logic, moderate embedded memory, and a defined commercial temperature range.

Key Features

• Core Logic 1,200 logic elements provide programmable resources for glue logic, control functions, and custom state machines.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 0.0246 Mbits of embedded RAM (24,576 total bits) for local data storage and buffering.
• I/O Count 92 user I/O pins to support multiple interfaces and peripheral connections.
• Gate Equivalent Specified as 113,000 gates to indicate aggregate logic capacity for integration of moderate-complexity functions.
• Power Operates from a 1.71 V to 1.89 V supply range for low-voltage system designs.
• Package & Mounting 144‑lead LQFP package (supplier device package listed as 144‑TQFP, 20×20) in a surface-mount form factor for compact PCB layouts.
• Temperature Grade Commercial operating range from 0 °C to 85 °C for standard commercial environments.
• Compliance RoHS compliant to meet common environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control — Implement custom control logic, state machines, and timing-critical functions in compact commercial products.
• Interface Bridging — Use the available I/O to implement protocol adaptation and signal interfacing between subsystems.
• Sensor and Signal Conditioning — Integrate logic for sensor data aggregation, pre-processing, and buffering using on-chip RAM.
• Prototyping and Development — Mid-density programmable resources suitable for validating designs before scaling or production.

Unique Advantages

• Moderate logic capacity: 1,200 logic elements deliver measurable programmable resources for common embedded tasks without excessive complexity.
• Balanced I/O and memory: 92 I/O pins paired with 24,576 bits of RAM enable interface flexibility and local data buffering.
• Compact, surface-mount package: 144‑lead LQFP (supplier 144‑TQFP, 20×20) supports dense PCB layouts while maintaining accessibility for assembly.
• Low-voltage operation: 1.71 V to 1.89 V supply range suits low-voltage system architectures.
• Commercial temperature rating: 0 °C to 85 °C aligns with typical commercial product deployments.
• RoHS compliant: Meets common environmental compliance expectations for commercial electronics.

Why Choose EP20K30EFC144-3?

The EP20K30EFC144-3 combines a practical mix of logic density, embedded RAM, and I/O in a compact 144‑lead surface-mount package, making it well suited for commercial embedded designs that require configurable logic without high-density FPGA complexity. Its low-voltage operation and RoHS compliance make it appropriate for modern, space-constrained PCBs where standard commercial temperature performance is sufficient.

This FPGA is a sensible choice for developers and procurement teams seeking a mid-range programmable device for control, interfacing, and prototype-to-production applications that demand predictable, verifiable specifications.

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