EP20K60EQC240-1X

The EP20K60EQC240-1X is an APEX-20KE® Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Altera that delivers 2,560 logic elements in a surface-mount 240-BQFP package. It integrates 151 user I/O pins, 32,768 bits of on-chip RAM, and a gate count of 162,000 for configurable digital logic implementations.

This device operates from a 1.71 V to 1.89 V supply and is specified for commercial temperature operation from 0 °C to 85 °C. It is RoHS compliant and supplied in a 240-pin PQFP footprint (32 × 32 mm footprint referenced by supplier device package).

Key Features

• Core Logic  2,560 logic elements providing programmable logic resources for custom digital designs.
• Memory  Approximately 0.033 Mbits of embedded memory (32,768 bits) for on‑chip data storage and buffering.
• I/O Capacity  151 general-purpose I/O pins to support multiple parallel interfaces and peripheral connections.
• Gate Count  162,000 gates for estimating overall logic capacity and design fit.
• Power Supply  Low-voltage operation from 1.71 V to 1.89 V to match system power domains and constraints.
• Package & Mounting  240-BQFP package (supplier device package: 240-PQFP, 32×32) in a surface-mount form factor for compact board integration.
• Temperature & Grade  Commercial grade operation from 0 °C to 85 °C suitable for standard consumer and commercial electronics environments.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant to support regulatory and manufacturing requirements.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic Density: 2,560 logic elements and 162,000 gates provide a moderate programmable resource set for mid-range designs.
• Integrated On-Chip Memory: 32,768 bits of embedded RAM reduce dependency on external memory for small buffers and state storage.
• Generous I/O Count: 151 I/O pins enable flexible connectivity for parallel interfaces, control signals, and board-level integration.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 240-BQFP / 240-PQFP (32×32) offers a compact footprint for space-constrained PCB layouts.
• Low-Voltage Operation: 1.71 V to 1.89 V supply range supports low-voltage system designs and power domain compatibility.
• Commercial Temperature Range: Specified 0 °C to 85 °C operation for standard consumer and commercial applications.

Why Choose EP20K60EQC240-1X?

The EP20K60EQC240-1X positions itself as a mid‑range FPGA option for designers who need a compact, surface-mount device with moderate logic capacity, substantial I/O, and on‑chip RAM. Its combination of 2,560 logic elements, 151 I/Os, and a 240‑pin PQFP package provides a practical balance of integration and board‑level flexibility.

With low-voltage operation and RoHS compliance, this Altera APEX-20KE® device is suited to commercial electronics projects where configurable logic, moderate embedded memory, and a defined temperature range are key selection criteria.

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