EP20K60ETC144-2X

The EP20K60ETC144-2X is an APEX-20KE family FPGA in a 144-pin LQFP package designed for commercial embedded logic applications. Based on the APEX 20K family architecture, it combines lookup-table (LUT) logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs) to support register-intensive and memory-intensive functions. Typical use cases include control logic, custom peripherals, and mid-density system integration where deterministic logic resources, embedded RAM, and flexible I/O are required.

Key Features

• Core Architecture MultiCore family architecture integrating LUT logic and product-term logic for register- and combinatorial-intensive functions; device family-level architecture supports systematic SOPC-style integration.
• Logic Capacity 2,560 logic elements (LEs) providing a mid-density programmable logic resource; specified at 162,000 maximum system gates for the device variant.
• Embedded Memory 32,768 total RAM bits (approximately 32 Kbits) implemented in ESBs suitable for FIFOs, dual-port RAM and small on-chip buffers.
• I/O Resources 92 user I/O pins with family-level MultiVolt I/O support across common I/O voltage levels; I/O architecture includes features for programmable slew rate and individual tri-state control.
• Clocking and Timing Family-level clock management features such as up to four PLLs, a low-skew clock tree and multiple global clock signals enable deterministic clock distribution and phase control.
• Power and Voltage Designed for low-power operation with an internal supply range of 1.71 V to 1.89 V for this device variant; family features include power-saving modes in ESBs.
• Package and Mounting 144-LQFP package (supplier device package: 144-TQFP, 20×20) in a surface-mount form factor, simplifying PCB assembly for compact boards.
• Operating Conditions Commercial grade operation with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS-compliant materials.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control Implement microcontroller-like peripherals, state machines and timing-critical control logic in mid-density embedded systems.
• Custom I/O and Protocol Bridging Develop interface logic and protocol converters that benefit from flexible I/O and MultiVolt support.
• On-board Memory Management Use ESBs for small FIFOs, buffering and dual-port RAM functions to offload simple memory tasks from external components.
• Prototyping and System Integration Mid-density FPGA capacity and a compact LQFP footprint make this device suitable for early system integration and prototype designs.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory Mix: 2,560 logic elements combined with approximately 32 Kbits of embedded RAM allow compact implementations of both control logic and modest data buffering.
• Flexible I/O Support: 92 user I/O pins and family-level MultiVolt I/O enable direct interfacing with multiple logic voltage domains without complex level-shifting circuitry.
• Deterministic Clocking: Family clock-management features, including PLLs and a low-skew clock tree, simplify clock distribution and phase management for synchronous designs.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 144-LQFP (144-TQFP, 20×20) provides a compact footprint suited to tighter PCB layouts while remaining surface-mount assembler-friendly.
• RoHS-Compliant Commercial Grade: Commercial temperature range (0 °C to 85 °C) and RoHS compliance support standard commercial product lines and regulatory requirements.

Why Choose EP20K60ETC144-2X?

The EP20K60ETC144-2X offers a practical blend of mid-range logic capacity, on-chip RAM, and flexible I/O in a compact LQFP package for commercial embedded designs. Its APEX-20KE family architecture provides LUT-based logic and ESB-based memory resources that make it suitable for designs requiring both register-intensive and memory-centric functions.

This device is best for teams developing mid-density custom logic, protocol bridging, on-board buffering and prototype systems where predictable resources, commercial temperature operation, and a surface-mount LQFP footprint align with project requirements.

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