EP20K400GC655-2

The EP20K400GC655-2 is an APEX-20KC Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC from Altera. It provides a balance of programmable logic capacity, embedded memory, and a high I/O count in a 655-BCPGA package for commercial-grade designs.

This device is suited for designs that require up to 16,640 logic elements, approximately 0.213 Mbits of embedded RAM, and up to 488 general-purpose I/O in a through-hole 655-CPGA (62.48 × 62.48 mm) footprint. It operates on a 1.71 V to 1.89 V supply and within a 0 °C to 85 °C commercial temperature range.

Key Features

• Core Logic  Provides 16,640 logic elements, enabling complex programmable logic implementations and consolidation of custom digital functions.
• Gate Density  Approximately 1.05 million gates of programmable logic to support sizable combinational and sequential designs.
• Embedded Memory  Total on-chip RAM of 212,992 bits (approximately 0.213 Mbits) for local buffering, state storage, and small data structures.
• I/O Resources  Up to 488 I/O pins to support dense peripheral interfacing, wide parallel buses, or multiple I/O domains.
• Package & Mounting  655-BCPGA package; supplier device package listed as 655-CPGA (62.48 × 62.48 mm). Designed for through-hole mounting.
• Power  Nominal operating supply range of 1.71 V to 1.89 V to match targeted system voltage rails.
• Temperature & Grade  Commercial grade operation with an ambient temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• System Prototyping and Validation  Use the programmable logic capacity and ample I/O to prototype custom logic, bus interfaces, and control fabrics.
• I/O-Intensive Interfaces  Ideal for bridging or aggregating multiple parallel interfaces where up to 488 I/O are required for peripherals and external devices.
• Embedded Control and State Machines  Leverage the device’s logic elements and on-chip RAM for finite state machines, real-time control logic, and sequence handling.
• Logic Consolidation  Replace multiple discrete logic components by migrating functions into programmable logic using the device’s gate and element capacity.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Capacity: 16,640 logic elements enable integration of complex custom digital functions into a single FPGA.
• Substantial On-Chip Memory: Approximately 0.213 Mbits of embedded RAM for buffering, small look-up tables, and local data storage without external memory.
• Large I/O Count: Up to 488 I/O pins support dense peripheral connectivity and wide parallel interfaces, reducing the need for external I/O expanders.
• Robust Gate Count: Around 1.05 million gates provide the logical capacity necessary for medium-to-large designs.
• Commercial Temperature Range: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C, suitable for mainstream embedded and electronic applications.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets common environmental requirements for lead-free assembly and regulatory preference.

Why Choose EP20K400GC655-2?

The EP20K400GC655-2 positions itself as a versatile, commercially graded FPGA option when designers need a combination of substantial logic density, on-chip memory, and a high I/O count in a through-hole 655-CPGA package. Its supply voltage range and operating temperature make it suitable for a broad set of embedded and system-level designs.

This device is well suited to customers consolidating discrete logic, developing I/O-rich interfaces, or prototyping custom digital functions where board-level integration and RoHS compliance are important considerations.

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