EP20K60EQC240-1

The EP20K60EQC240-1 is an Intel APEX-20KE family FPGA that delivers a balanced combination of moderate logic density, embedded memory, and flexible I/O in a 240-pin BFQFP package. It implements the APEX MultiCore architecture with LUT-based logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs) for memory and product-term implementations.

Targeted at commercial designs requiring programmable logic, on-chip RAM, and multi‑voltage I/O support, this device is suited for embedded systems, communication interfaces, and memory‑interface functions where integration and predictable performance matter.

Key Features

• Core Architecture  Based on the APEX MultiCore architecture combining look-up table (LUT) logic and product-term logic; provides 2,560 logic elements and approximately 162,000 system gates for mid-range designs.
• Embedded Memory  Includes 32,768 total RAM bits (approximately 32.8 Kbits) implemented in ESBs for FIFOs, dual-port RAM, and CAM-style functions.
• I/O and Interfaces  151 user I/O pins support MultiVolt I/O interface operation to connect with multiple voltage domains; programmable output slew-rate and individual tri-state control aid signal integrity and interface flexibility.
• Clocking and Timing  Family-level features include flexible clock management with up to four PLLs, a built-in low‑skew clock tree, and programmable clock phase/delay controls to support synchronous designs.
• Configuration and Test  Embedded JTAG boundary-scan circuitry provides device test and boundary-scan access as part of the family feature set.
• Power and Supply  Designed for low-power operation; specified voltage supply range for this part is 1.71 V to 1.89 V, consistent with 1.8 V-class internal supplies.
• Package and Mounting  Supplied in a 240-BFQFP package (supplier device package 240‑PQFP, 32×32) with surface-mount mounting for PCB assembly.
• Commercial Temperature Range  Rated for commercial operation from 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded System Control  Implement state machines, control logic, and peripheral glue for mid-density embedded platforms using on-chip LUTs and ESB memory.
• Memory Interface and Buffers  Use ESB RAM for FIFOs and dual-port buffering in designs that require local high-speed buffering between subsystems.
• Communications and I/O Bridging  Provide protocol bridging, parallel-to-serial conversion, and custom I/O handling leveraging MultiVolt I/O support and programmable I/O features.
• Prototyping and Custom Logic  Ideal for engineering prototypes and production designs that need reprogrammable logic with a compact BFQFP footprint.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic Density:  2,560 logic elements and ~162,000 gates provide sufficient resources for complex glue logic and moderate FPGA functions without overprovisioning.
• On‑Chip Embedded Memory:  Approximately 32.8 Kbits of RAM in ESBs enables efficient implementation of FIFOs, buffers, and small data structures without external memory.
• Flexible I/O Voltage Support:  MultiVolt I/O capability and 151 user I/O pins allow integration with different voltage domains and diverse peripherals.
• Deterministic Clocking:  Integrated PLLs and low‑skew clock distribution help maintain predictable timing for synchronous designs.
• Standard Commercial Packaging:  240‑pin BFQFP surface‑mount package simplifies assembly into compact PCBs while maintaining a high pin count for connectivity.
• Vendor Proven Family Features:  Built on the APEX-20KE family architecture with documented features such as ESBs and JTAG boundary-scan, providing a recognizable platform for design reuse.

Why Choose EP20K60EQC240-1?

The EP20K60EQC240-1 positions itself as a practical, commercially graded FPGA for applications that need moderate logic resources, embedded on‑chip memory, and flexible I/O in a compact BFQFP package. Its APEX MultiCore architecture and ESB memory make it well suited for designs requiring integrated buffering and combinatorial logic alongside LUT-based register functions.

Designed for engineers seeking predictable timing, multi‑voltage interfacing, and a compact footprint, this device offers a cost‑effective path to prototype and production designs that benefit from the APEX-20KE feature set and Intel’s established FPGA family capabilities.

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