EP20K400ERI240-3

The EP20K400ERI240-3 is an APEX-20KE® family FPGA from Intel, delivering 16,640 logic elements and approximately 212,992 bits of embedded RAM for high-density programmable logic designs. Built around the APEX MultiCore™ architecture with embedded system blocks (ESBs) and LUT-based logic, this device targets system integration, memory interface, and high‑speed I/O applications where integration, configurability, and industrial-grade operation matter.

Packaged in a 240-BFQFP exposed-pad surface-mount package with industrial temperature rating, the device supports a low-voltage internal supply and a broad set of clocking and I/O capabilities to support complex embedded and system-level designs.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 16,640 logic elements providing approximately 1,052,000 gates of programmable logic for complex combinatorial and register‑intensive functions.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.213 Mbits (212,992 bits) of on-chip RAM implemented via ESBs for FIFOs, dual-port RAM and CAM-style functions.
• I/O Resources — 180 user I/O pins with MultiVolt I/O architecture support and programmable I/O features for flexible interfacing.
• Clock Management — Flexible clock architecture including multiple PLLs, a built-in low-skew clock tree, and programmable clock phase and delay features for precision timing control.
• Power and Voltage — Low-voltage internal supply specified at 1.71 V to 1.89 V and device-level power-saving modes provided by the ESB architecture.
• Package and Mounting — 240-BFQFP exposed-pad package (supplier package 240-RQFP, 32×32), surface-mount mounting type suitable for compact, board-level integration.
• Operating Range & Compliance — Industrial temperature range from −40 °C to 100 °C and RoHS-compliant construction.

Typical Applications

• Embedded systems and SOPC integration — Use ESBs and MultiCore™ architecture to implement system-on-programmable-chip designs combining logic, memory, and control functions.
• High-speed memory controllers — Support for external memory interfaces makes the device suitable for DDR SDRAM and other high-bandwidth memory controller implementations.
• High-performance I/O and bridging — MultiVolt I/O support and high-speed signaling capability enable PCI/PCI-like bus interfacing and high-speed serial/parallel I/O bridging.
• Networking and data handling — On-chip RAM and programmable logic are well suited for packet buffering, FIFOs, and custom data-path implementations.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated architecture: MultiCore™ architecture with LUT logic and ESBs consolidates logic and embedded memory functions to reduce external components and simplify system design.
• Substantial on-chip memory and logic: Approximately 212,992 bits of embedded RAM paired with 16,640 logic elements supports complex buffering, CAM, and control functions on-chip.
• Flexible clocking: Multiple PLLs, a low‑skew clock tree, and programmable phase/delay features enable robust timing strategies for synchronous and high-speed designs.
• Industrial robustness: Rated for −40 °C to 100 °C operation and supplied in a rugged exposed-pad BFQFP package for reliable deployment in industrial environments.
• Low-voltage operation: Internal supply specified between 1.71 V and 1.89 V supports low-power board designs and aligns with modern power rails.
• RoHS compliant: Environmentally compliant manufacturing helps meet regulatory requirements for lead‑free assembly.

Why Choose EP20K400ERI240-3?

The EP20K400ERI240-3 combines a high logic element count with substantial embedded RAM and advanced clocking features to deliver a compact, integrated FPGA solution for system-level designs. Its industrial temperature rating, exposed-pad surface-mount package, and RoHS compliance make it appropriate for demanding production environments where reliability and long-term availability are required.

This device is well suited to engineers building high-density logic, memory-intensive controllers, or flexible I/O subsystems who need on-chip resources to reduce BOM and simplify board-level integration while maintaining robust timing and power characteristics.

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