EPF10K200SFC484-3

Product Overview

Category

The EPF10K200SFC484-3 belongs to the category of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).

Use

FPGAs are integrated circuits that can be programmed and reprogrammed to perform various digital functions. The EPF10K200SFC484-3 is specifically designed for high-performance applications that require complex logic functions.

Characteristics

• High-density FPGA with 200,000 usable gates
• Speed grade: -3
• Package type: SFC484
• Operating voltage: 3.3V
• I/O pins: 484
• Advanced programmable features

Package and Quantity

The EPF10K200SFC484-3 comes in a Small Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (SFC484) package. Each package contains one unit of the FPGA.

Specifications

• Logic elements: 200,000
• RAM bits: 1,152 Kbits
• Maximum user I/Os: 384
• Clock management tiles: 20
• Dedicated multipliers: 112
• Maximum frequency: 250 MHz
• On-chip memory: 4,608 Kbits

Pin Configuration

The EPF10K200SFC484-3 has a total of 484 I/O pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

• Pin 1: VCCIO
• Pin 2: GND
• Pin 3: IO0
• Pin 4: IO1
• ...
• Pin 483: IO482
• Pin 484: IO483

Functional Features

• High-performance FPGA suitable for complex logic functions
• Flexible and reprogrammable design
• Support for advanced programmable features
• Efficient use of resources with high-density logic elements
• Dedicated multipliers for efficient multiplication operations
• Clock management tiles for precise timing control

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-density FPGA with a large number of logic elements
• Reprogrammable nature allows for flexibility in design
• Support for advanced programmable features enhances functionality
• Dedicated multipliers enable efficient multiplication operations
• Clock management tiles provide precise timing control

Disadvantages

• Relatively high power consumption compared to other programmable devices
• Steeper learning curve for programming and utilizing the FPGA's full potential
• Higher cost compared to simpler programmable devices

Working Principles

The EPF10K200SFC484-3 operates based on the principles of field-programmable gate arrays. It consists of an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) interconnected through programmable interconnects. The CLBs can be programmed to implement various digital functions, allowing for the creation of complex logic circuits.

The FPGA is programmed using Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as VHDL or Verilog. The programming code describes the desired logic functions and connections within the FPGA. Once programmed, the FPGA executes the specified functions by routing signals through the configured interconnects and CLBs.

Application Field Plans

The EPF10K200SFC484-3 finds applications in various fields that require high-performance digital processing. Some of the detailed application field plans include:

1. Telecommunications: Used in base stations, routers, and network switches for signal processing and data manipulation.
2. Aerospace and Defense: Employed in radar systems, avionics, and military communication equipment for real-time data processing and encryption.
3. Industrial Automation: Integrated into control systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for process automation and monitoring.
4. Medical Devices: Utilized in medical imaging systems, patient monitoring devices, and laboratory equipment for data processing and analysis.
5. Automotive: Incorporated into advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment systems, and engine control units (ECUs) for efficient data processing.

Alternative Models

1. EPF10K50SFC484-3: A lower-density FPGA with 50,000 usable gates, suitable for smaller-scale applications.
2. EPF10K400SFC672-3: A higher-density FPGA with 400,000 usable gates, offering increased logic capacity for complex designs.
3. EPF10K1000SFC672-3: An even higher-density FPGA with 1,000,000 usable gates, providing extensive resources for large-scale projects.

These alternative models offer varying levels of logic capacity to cater to different application requirements.

In conclusion, the EPF10K200SFC484-3 is a high-performance FPGA that offers flexibility, advanced programmable features, and a large number of logic elements. While it has advantages such as reprogrammability and dedicated multipliers, it also has disadvantages like higher power consumption and a steeper learning curve. Its working principles involve configuring logic blocks through programming