EP20K400EFC672-2

The EP20K400EFC672-2 is an Intel APEX-20KE® FPGA offered in a 672-ball BGA package. It integrates a MultiCore architecture combining lookup-table (LUT) logic, product-term logic and embedded memory to support complex system functions on a single device.

With 16,640 logic elements, 212,992 bits of on-chip RAM, and 488 I/O pins, this commercial-grade FPGA targets communications, networking, embedded systems, and high-density prototyping where high integration, flexible I/O, and programmable memory are required.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 16,640 logic elements (LEs) for implementing register-intensive and combinatorial logic functions.
• Embedded Memory — 212,992 total RAM bits (approximately 0.213 Mbits) for FIFOs, dual-port RAM and CAM-style implementations using Embedded System Blocks (ESBs).
• I/O Resources — 488 user I/O pins to support wide parallel data paths and multiple interface standards.
• Package and Mounting — 672-ball BGA (supplier package: 672-FBGA, 27 × 27 mm) designed for surface-mount assembly.
• Voltage and Power — Internal supply operating range 1.71 V to 1.89 V, enabling low-voltage operation consistent with APEX 20K family design choices.
• Clock and Timing — Family-level features include up to four PLLs, built-in low-skew clock tree and multiple global clock signals for complex timing domains (as described in APEX 20K family documentation).
• Advanced I/O — Family-level support for MultiVolt I/O interfaces and high-speed I/O standards, facilitating connections to a range of external memories and peripherals.
• Operating Range — Commercial temperature grade with specified operating range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Density and Gate Count — Device listing indicates approximately 1,052,000 system gates, providing large-scale integration for complex designs.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS requirements for lead-free assembly and environmental compliance.

Typical Applications

• Communications & Networking — High pin-count I/O and abundant logic elements enable packet processing, interface bridging and protocol offload functions.
• Embedded Systems & Prototyping — Programmable logic and on-chip RAM support rapid hardware development, algorithm implementation and system validation.
• High-Speed Memory Interfaces — Embedded memory and family-level support for external DDR and ZBT memories make the device suitable for buffering and memory controller prototyping.
• Test & Measurement — Flexible I/O and clock management features enable custom data acquisition front ends and deterministic timing for measurement systems.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory Ratio: 16,640 logic elements combined with approximately 212,992 RAM bits offers designers a balanced fabric for control logic plus embedded buffering.
• High I/O Count: 488 I/O pins provide the parallel connectivity needed for wide buses and multi-device interfaces, reducing external glue logic.
• Compact, Surface-Mount Package: 672-BBGA (27 × 27 mm supplier package) delivers high density in a board-friendly, surface-mount form factor.
• Commercial Temperature Range: Rated 0 °C to 85 °C for applications targeting standard commercial environments.
• Family-Proven Architecture: Built on the APEX 20K MultiCore architecture with LUTs, product-term logic and ESBs to implement a variety of system functions on-chip.
• Standards-Oriented I/O Flexibility: Family-level MultiVolt I/O and advanced I/O standard support simplify interfacing with diverse peripheral and memory technologies.

Why Choose EP20K400EFC672-2?

The EP20K400EFC672-2 brings Intel’s APEX-20KE architecture into a high-density, commercial-grade FPGA optimized for applications that require a mix of logic, embedded memory and extensive I/O. Its combination of 16,640 logic elements, substantial on-chip RAM and 488 I/Os makes it suitable for complex protocol handling, buffering and system integration tasks.

Choose this device when you need a programmable, high-density solution from a recognized FPGA family, backed by the APEX 20K feature set for clock management, embedded system blocks and flexible I/O options.

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