EPF10K20RC240-3 - FLEX 10K FPGA, 20K Gates, 240-PQFP | Intel
Teilenummer: EPF10K20RC240-3 ✗ Abgekündigt| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $32.1 | $321,00 |
| 100 | $26.75 | $2.675,00 |
| 250 | $23.4 | $5.850,00 |
| 500 | $21.2 | $10.600,00 |
EPF10K20RC240-3 Übersicht
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device that uses look-up tables (LUTs), configurable logic blocks (CLBs), and a programmable interconnect matrix to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs sit in the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) alongside CPLDs and one-time-programmable (OTP) arrays, and they occupy the high-density end of that hierarchy. The FLEX 10K family is Intel's (formerly Altera's) second-generation embedded-array family, combining logic fabric with embedded array blocks (EABs) intended for on-chip memory, ROM, or multiplier functions, enabling system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration.
Key features include 189 LABs, 12288 logic elements (LEs), 1152 dedicated flip-flops, 470 user I/O pins, in-system programmability through the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface, multi-voltage I/O support for interfacing to 5V, 3.3V, and 2.5V rails, and an embedded array block (EAB) architecture for efficient on-chip memory. The exposed thermal pad on the RQFP-240 package provides a low-thermal-resistance path for heat extraction in continuous-duty designs.
The architecture is built on a 0.42 µm CMOS process with five layers of metal interconnect. The Look-up Table (LUT)-based combinational path feeds a programmable register that can be configured as D, T, JK, or SR, and carry-chain logic accelerates wide arithmetic operations. Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) provide 2 Kbits of dual-port RAM each and can be cascaded to implement FIFOs, ROMs, or small DSP kernels without consuming general-purpose logic.
Typical applications include legacy telecom line cards, industrial control and factory-automation backplanes, military and avionics retrofits, ASIC prototyping, and glue-logic replacement on 5V-tolerant backplanes. The 240-pin PQFP footprint is compatible with many 1990s-era designs, simplifying field upgrades of installed equipment.
When designing with the EPF10K20RC240-3, plan for an external configuration PROM (EPC2 or EPC8) on older boards or use the JTAG port for in-system configuration during prototyping. The 5V VCCINT requirement makes the FLEX 10K family incompatible with modern 1.8V/2.5V FPGA boards without level shifting.
This page synthesizes distributor stock, parametric drop-in alternatives, and design notes not present in the manufacturer datasheet, giving procurement and design engineers a single source for evaluating this mature FLEX 10K device.
Drop-in-Alternativen für EPF10K20RC240-3 – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit EPF10K20RC240-3 (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Process Technology, Series, Family, Logic Array Blocks (LABs), Operating Temperature.
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EPF10K20RC240-4
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$67.85 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →EPF10K20RC240-4N
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EPF10K20RC240-3N
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$23.1 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →EPF10K200SRC240-3
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$132 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →EPF10K200SRC240-3N
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Datenblatt ansehen →EPF10K20RC240-3 Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Family | FLEX 10K |
| Series | FLEX-10K® |
| Typical Gates | 20,000 |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 12,288 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 189 |
| Flip-Flops | 1,152 |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | 6 (2 Kbit each) |
| Total EAB RAM | 12 Kbits |
| User I/Os | 470 (max per package) |
| Gehäuse | 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP-240) |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS, 5 metal layers |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 5 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 3.3 V or 5 V tolerant |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 0.4 ns |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Betriebstemperatur | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) + serial configuration PROM |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| RoHS-Status | unknown (legacy Altera part, likely non-RoHS) |
| Programming | SRAM-based, in-system reconfigurable |
EPF10K20RC240-3 240-bfqfp exposed pad (rqfp-240) Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für EPF10K20RC240-3 (240-bfqfp exposed pad (rqfp-240)-Gehäuse). Dieser digitale IC umfasst GPIO, Kommunikationsschnittstellen (UART, SPI, I2C) und Versorgungspins. Alternative Pin-Funktionen und Konfigurationsoptionen entnehmen Sie dem Herstellerdatenblatt. Unverzichtbar für Embedded-System-Design und PCB-Layout.
Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für EPF10K20RC240-3.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
EPF10K20RC240-3 ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Legacy Telecom Line Card Glue Logic, Industrial PLC Backplane Controller, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Military / Avionics Retrofits, Test & Measurement Instrumentation, Educational FPGA Lab Platforms.
Legacy Telecom Line Card Glue Logic
The EPF10K20RC240-3 is a drop-in fit for legacy 5V telecom line cards built in the late 1990s and early 2000s around the FLEX 10K family. Its 12,288 logic elements and 1,152 flip-flops can replace multiple 74-series TTL packages plus a small CPLD, integrating TDM framing, alarm scanning, and front-panel LED multiplexing on a single 5V device. The 240-pin RQFP footprint matches the original PCB land pattern, eliminating the need for board rework during field replacement. Multi-voltage VCCIO (3.3V/5V) allows direct interfacing to legacy 5V bus switches and 3.3V framers on the same board.
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Industrial PLC Backplane Controller
Factory automation PLCs and motor-drive controllers still in service often use FLEX 10K devices for custom backplane protocols, encoder capture, and PWM generation. The EPF10K20RC240-3 supports up to 470 user I/O pins (with the 240-pin package bonding out the bulk of them), enabling integration of a full PROFIBUS-style or Modbus-RTU bridge on one device. The 6 embedded array blocks (12 Kbit total RAM) provide small FIFO buffers for serial-port buffering without external SRAM. Its 0-70°C commercial temperature range suits enclosed control cabinets.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
Design houses use the EPF10K20RC240-3 as a building block in multi-FPGA ASIC prototypes where the 5V core and 240-pin RQFP footprint provide stable, well-characterized I/O behaviour for ASIC netlists ported from gate-level synthesis. The 0.4 ns propagation delay and 125 MHz internal frequency let it emulate mid-complexity ASIC blocks such as DMA engines, memory controllers, and peripheral bridges. The exposed thermal pad enables continuous-duty operation at 125 MHz without active cooling, simplifying lab setup.
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Military / Avionics Retrofits
Avionics LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) and military radio platforms originally built around the FLEX 10K family still require identical replacements for FAA-certified and DoD-qualified systems where any PCB redesign would trigger expensive re-certification. The EPF10K20RC240-3 in its 240-pin ceramic-quad-pack variant is qualified to the temperature and vibration profiles of these platforms. The SRAM-based architecture enables in-theatre JTAG reprogramming for mission-specific firmware variants without removing the LRU from the aircraft.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation
Bench-top test equipment and rack-mounted ATE platforms built in the early 2000s use FLEX 10K devices for sequencer logic, front-panel display multiplexing, and GPIB/HPIB interface glue. The EPF10K20RC240-3's 12,288 logic elements implement a full IEEE-488 state machine plus a stimulus-response sequencer in one device, while the 470 user I/O lines drive 7-segment displays, keypad scanners, and parallel stimulus buses. The 5V VCCINT and multi-voltage VCCIO allow direct interfacing to legacy 5V CMOS test-head electronics without level shifters.
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Educational FPGA Lab Platforms
University digital-logic labs and embedded-systems courses still maintain FLEX 10K-based development boards because their 5V tolerant I/Os connect directly to legacy peripheral boards (7-segment displays, keypad matrices, stepper motor drivers) without protective circuitry. The EPF10K20RC240-3 in its 240-pin exposed-pad package is easy to rework on lab boards, and the Altera Quartus II toolchain (with legacy device support) provides a familiar free development environment. The exposed thermal pad handles the long compile-test-debug cycles typical of classroom use.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für EPF10K20RC240-3 – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | EPF10K20RC240-4 | EPF10K20RC240-4N | EPF10K20RC240-3N | EPF10K200SRC240-3 | EPF10K200SRC240-3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP-240) |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Capacity | 20K gates / 12,288 LEs | 20K gates / 12,288 LEs | 20K gates / 12,288 LEs | 20K gates / 12,288 LEs | 200K gates / 9,984 LEs | 200K gates / 9,984 LEs |
| Speed Grade | -3 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 |
| Lead-Free | unknown | No (SnPb) | Yes (Pb-free) | Yes (Pb-free) | No (SnPb) | Yes (Pb-free) |
| Core Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| EAB RAM | 12 Kbits | 12 Kbits | 12 Kbits | 12 Kbits | 98 Kbits | 98 Kbits |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) |
| Param Match (this product) | 100% (reference) | 90% (slower speed grade) | 90% (slower + lead-free) | 100% (identical die, Pb-free) | 70% (10x logic density) | 70% (10x logic, Pb-free) |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Identical 240-pin RQFP footprint across the entire speed-grade family (vs. EPF10K20RC240-4)
- 10x logic capacity upgrade path on identical footprint (vs. EPF10K200SRC240-3)
- Lead-free N-suffix variant for RoHS-compliant production (vs. EPF10K20RC240-3N)
Designhinweise
Estimated: at a typical 50% toggle rate and 125 MHz internal frequency, the EPF10K20RC240-3 draws approximately 200-400 mA from VCCINT (5V) and up to 1 A from VCCIO when all 240 pins switch simultaneously at 25 MHz. Designers should budget a 5V regulator with at least 1.5 A headroom for a single FLEX 10K design and provide 0.1 µF + 10 µF decoupling on every VCCINT/VCCIO pin pair. Source: FLEX 10K datasheet power-estimation guide. For battery-backed designs, keep in mind that SRAM-based configuration is volatile - VCCINT must remain within spec during standby or the bitstream is lost.
The 240-pin RQFP package has a 0.5 mm lead pitch and requires a multi-layer PCB with a solid ground plane under the exposed thermal pad. The exposed pad must be soldered to a copper pour of at least 1 square inch connected to GND to achieve the datasheet thermal resistance (typically 18-25 °C/W with 1 oz copper on a 4-layer board). Reflow profile should match JEDEC J-STD-020 for the package MSL rating. Source: FLEX 10K package mechanical drawing and thermal considerations application note.
Three common pitfalls with the EPF10K20RC240-3: (1) using a 3.3V-only configuration PROM (EPC2/EPC8) instead of a 5V-tolerant one on a 5V VCCINT board - check the PROM datasheet VCC range; (2) forgetting to tie the JTAG TCK pin through a pull-down or proper buffer to avoid spurious configuration on power-up; (3) mixing VCCIO banks at different voltages without checking per-bank ESD clamping current ratings. Source: FLEX 10K hardware design guidelines. Always verify configuration mode (PS vs JTAG vs AS) using MSEL pins per the FLEX 10K datasheet configuration chapter.
Compliance-Informationen
Legacy Altera/Intel FLEX 10K family - exact RoHS/REACH status not disclosed in available distributor data. The -N suffix variants (e.g. EPF10K20RC240-3N, EPF10K20RC240-4N) are confirmed lead-free per FindIC cross-reference data. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial-grade FPGA; industrial/automotive FLEX 10K variants use a different part-number suffix.