EP20K30EQC240-3

The EP20K30EQC240-3 is a commercial-grade APEX-20KE® field programmable gate array from Intel (Altera), delivering programmable logic, embedded memory, and flexible I/O in a 240-BFQFP surface-mount package. It implements the APEX 20K family MultiCore architecture with LUT-based logic and embedded system blocks for memory and product-term functions.

This device targets designs requiring moderate logic capacity with integrated RAM and diverse I/O capability, offering a compact package, RoHS compliance, and operation across a 0 °C to 85 °C commercial temperature range.

Key Features

• Core architecture – MultiCore integration MultiCore architecture combining look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory for register- and combinatorial-intensive functions.
• Logic capacity 1,200 logic elements (LEs) and approximately 113,000 system gates for mid-density logic implementations.
• Embedded memory 24,576 total RAM bits and embedded system blocks (ESBs) for FIFO, dual-port RAM, and CAM-style memory functions.
• I/O and interface flexibility 160 user I/O pins with MultiVolt I/O support across the APEX 20K family and support for advanced I/O standards and high-speed interfaces.
• Clock management Family-level clock features include up to four PLLs, a built-in low-skew clock tree, and programmable clock phase/shift capabilities for deterministic timing.
• Power and supply Designed for low-power operation with an internal supply around 1.8 V and a specified voltage supply range of 1.71 V to 1.89 V for the device.
• Package and mounting 240-BFQFP (supplier device package: 240-PQFP, 32 × 32 mm) surface-mount package for compact board-level integration.
• Commercial grade and environmental Commercial operating range (0 °C to 85 °C) and RoHS-compliant manufacturing.

Typical Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) designs — Integrate control logic, memory buffering, and peripheral interfacing in a single programmable device using the APEX MultiCore architecture.
• Memory interface and buffering — Use embedded RAM and ESBs for FIFO and dual-port RAM implementations in systems that require on-chip buffering and low-latency data paths.
• High-speed I/O and communications — Implement custom transceivers and protocol glue logic leveraging the device’s flexible I/O and family support for high-speed standards.
• Prototyping and custom logic control — Mid-density logic capacity and versatile clocking options make the device suitable for prototyping and field-upgradable control logic.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated MultiCore architecture: Combines LUT logic and embedded system blocks to reduce external components for memory-centric and control applications.
• On-chip memory resources: 24,576 bits of RAM and ESBs support FIFOs, dual-port RAM, and CAM-like structures for efficient data handling without added board-level memory.
• Flexible I/O support: 160 user I/Os and family-level MultiVolt I/O support simplify interfacing with a wide range of peripheral voltages and bus standards.
• Deterministic clocking: Up to four PLLs, low-skew clock tree, and programmable clock features enable robust timing control for synchronous designs.
• Compact, surface-mount package: 240-BFQFP / 240-PQFP (32 × 32 mm) package offers a space-efficient footprint for board-level integration.
• Compliance and grade: RoHS-compliant, commercial-grade device suitable for mainstream embedded applications.

Why Choose EP20K30EQC240-3?

The EP20K30EQC240-3 combines the APEX 20K family’s MultiCore programmable logic architecture with on-chip RAM and flexible I/O in a compact 240-BFQFP surface-mount package. With 1,200 logic elements, approximately 24.6 Kbits of embedded memory, and family-level clock and I/O features, it is well suited to mid-density designs that require integrated memory and deterministic timing.

Choose this device for commercial embedded systems, SOPC integration, and custom logic applications where a balance of logic capacity, embedded memory, and interface flexibility is required, complemented by RoHS compliance and standard commercial temperature operation.

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