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EP1K50TI144-4N - ACEX 1K FPGA 50K Gates 102 I/O TQFP-144 | Altera

MPN: EP1K50TI144-4N ✗ پایان تولید
2.375 V to 2.625 V (nominal 2.5 V) Vdss 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144), 0.5 mm pitch Package -4 Speed
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EP1K50TI144-4N نمای کلی

The Altera EP1K50TI144-4N is a member of the ACEX 1K programmable logic device family, a 2.5V SRAM-based FPGA offering 50,000 typical gates, 2,880 logic elements, and 102 user I/O pins housed in a 144-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack (TQFP-144) package. It is built on a 0.18 µm CMOS process and targets glue-logic, bus-interface, and moderate-density state-machine applications where discrete CPLDs or multiple 74-series devices would otherwise be required.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device that combines configurable logic blocks (LEs), programmable routing, and I/O cells into a single silicon die. Within the broader semiconductor hierarchy, an FPGA sits under the umbrella of programmable logic (PLD > CPLD > FPGA). The ACEX 1K family belongs to the low-cost, moderate-density segment of the Altera (now Intel) portfolio, designed to replace multiple discrete logic ICs with one re-programmable device that can be re-flashed in-system via JTAG.

Key features include 40,960 typical usable gates, a 12.6 Kbit embedded array block (EAB) for memory or multiplier functions, six dedicated input pins, hot-socketing support, and MultiVolt I/O allowing 2.5V/3.3V/5.0V interfacing. The -4 speed grade is one of the faster bin selections in the family, supporting system clock frequencies up to approximately 90 MHz depending on the design's logic depth. The device is configured at power-up from a serial configuration EPROM or via the JTAG port.

Architecturally, each logic element contains a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, carry-chain logic, and cascade-chain logic for wide functions. The embedded array blocks (EABs) provide dual-port RAM, ROM, or synchronous arithmetic functions, making the EP1K50TI144-4N suitable for FIFO buffers, small DSP blocks, and protocol translators. Configuration bitstream is loaded from an EPC2 or EPC8 serial configuration device.

Typical applications include bus-interface bridging (e.g., PCI to local bus), industrial control glue logic, telecommunications backplane multiplexing, low-density data-path processing, and prototyping of larger Altera designs before silicon migration to Cyclone or MAX families. Designers moving production volumes today usually port to the equivalent logic on a Cyclone III/IV device, but the EP1K50TI144-4N remains a valuable drop-in for legacy boards and long-life industrial equipment.

When designing with this device, observe the 2.375V-2.625V core supply tolerance, place 0.1 µF decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every supply pin, and tie unused I/O banks to a defined logic level through the Quartus software's default pin assignment. The configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) must be pulled correctly during power-up sequencing to prevent partial configuration.

This page synthesizes distributor availability, drop-in speed-grade alternatives (EP1K50TI144-3N, EP1K50TI144-2N), and practical design notes not found in the Altera datasheet alone, enabling direct sourcing and substitution decisions.

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مدل‌های هم‌سری که جایگزین مستقیم هستند برای EP1K50TI144-4N (همان فرم‌فاکتور و فوت‌پرینت) — متفاوت در Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Family, Operating Temperature.

Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)
Speed Grade: -2
Process Technology: SRAM-based, 0.18 µm
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Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP, 0.5 mm pitch)
Speed Grade: -2 (faster)
Process Technology: 0.22 µm
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Intel
Package: 144-pin PQFP (TQFP, TI suffix)
Speed Grade: -3
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS SRAM
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Altera
Package: 144-pin TQFP (Industrial, Pb-free)
Speed Grade: -3 (fastest ACEX 1K grade)
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS, SRAM-based
مقایسه با EP1K50TI144-4N →
Altera
Package: TQFP-144 (TI144)
Operating Temperature: -40 C to +85 C (Industrial)
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EP1K50TI144-3N

✅ جایگزین مستقیم
Altera
📦 TQFP-144
ACEX 1K (EP1K) · EP1K50 · 2,880 · 50,000 · 40 (4 Kbit each) · 40,960 bits · 102 · 6

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EP1K50TI144-2N

✅ جایگزین مستقیم
Altera
📦 TQFP-144
ACEX-1K · 40,960 · 50,000 · 2,880 · 360 · 102 · 166.67 MHz · 0.22 µm

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EP1K50TI144-1N

✅ جایگزین مستقیم
📦 TQFP-144
same die and package, -1 speed grade ~40-50 % slower than -4

📋 جایگزین مرجع (خارج از کاتالوگ)

EP1K50TI144-2

✅ جایگزین مستقیم
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
ACEX-1K · 2,880 · 50,000 · 102 · 360 · 40,960 · 2.5 V (2.375 V to 2.625 V)

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EP1K50TI144-3

✅ جایگزین مستقیم
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
ACEX 1K · 2,880 · 50,000 · 360 · 72 · 40,960 · 102 · 6

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EP1K50TI144-4

✅ جایگزین مستقیم
Altera
📦 TQFP-144
ACEX 1K · 2,880 · 50,000 · 40,960 bits (5 EABs) · 102 · 6 · TQFP-144 (TI144) · 0.5 mm

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EP1K50TI144-4N حداکثر مقادیر مجاز و مشخصات الکتریکی

Family ACEX 1K
Device Type Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Typical Gates 50,000
Maximum Usable Gates 40,960
Logic Elements (LEs) 2,880
Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) 10 (12.6 Kbit total)
Maximum User I/O Pins 102
Dedicated Input Pins 6
Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 2.375 V to 2.625 V (nominal 2.5 V)
I/O Bank Supply Voltages 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V compatible (MultiVolt I/O)
Process Technology 0.18 µm CMOS SRAM-based
Speed Grade -4
بسته‌بندی 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144), 0.5 mm pitch
Configuration Method Serial configuration EPROM (EPC2/EPC8) or JTAG
Operating Temperature (Industrial 'N' suffix) -40 °C to +85 °C
نوع نصب Surface Mount

پیکربندی پین EP1K50TI144-4N

TQFP-144 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-144 20x20mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 36 TQFP-144
پین 1 GND — Ground
پین 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 7 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (2.5/3.3/5.0 V)
پین 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 11 GND — Ground
پین 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 15 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 20 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5 V nominal)
پین 21 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 26 GND — Ground
پین 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 30 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 33 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply
پین 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 36 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 39 GND — Ground
پین 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 45 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply
پین 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 50 GND — Ground
پین 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 55 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 58 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5 V nominal)
پین 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 63 GND — Ground
پین 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 69 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply
پین 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 71 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 74 GND — Ground
پین 75 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 81 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5 V nominal)
پین 82 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low)
پین 83 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low)
پین 84 CONF_DONE — Configuration complete (open-drain)
پین 85 DCLK — Configuration clock input
پین 86 DATA0 — Configuration data input
پین 87 GND — Ground
پین 88 TDI — JTAG test data in
پین 89 TMS — JTAG test mode select
پین 90 TCK — JTAG test clock
پین 91 TDO — JTAG test data out
پین 92 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply
پین 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
پین 98 GND — Ground
پین 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 105 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply
پین 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
پین 111 GND — Ground
پین 112 DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable (active-low, optional)
پین 113 DEV_CLRn — Device-wide clear (active-low, optional)
پین 114 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5 V nominal)
پین 115 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 120 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 121 GND — Ground
پین 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 123 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 125 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 127 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply
پین 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
پین 132 GND — Ground
پین 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 135 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 138 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5 V nominal)
پین 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 141 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
پین 144 GND — Ground

کاربردهای معمول

EP1K50TI144-4N مناسب است برای 6 کاربردs: Bus Interface Bridging, Industrial Control Glue Logic, Telecommunications Backplane Multiplexing, Low-Density Data-Path Processing, Legacy Board Maintenance and Field Replacement, Rapid Prototyping of New Altera Designs.

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Bus Interface Bridging

The EP1K50TI144-4N excels at bus-bridge applications where two incompatible bus protocols must meet, such as PCI-to-local-bus or ISA-to-memory interfaces. With 102 user I/O plus 6 dedicated inputs, the device can sink a 32-bit data bus plus full address and control signal sets on both ports simultaneously. The 2,880 logic elements easily implement state machines for bus arbitration, while the 12.6 Kbit EABs provide FIFO buffers for protocol translation. According to the Altera ACEX 1K datasheet, the -4 speed grade supports bus transfers up to ~33 MHz, sufficient for legacy PCI 33 MHz and most parallel bus interfaces found in industrial and embedded designs.

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Industrial Control Glue Logic

Factory automation systems often need to consolidate multiple 74-series logic chips, small state machines, and timers into one re-programmable device. The EP1K50TI144-4N's industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature range and 2.5 V core / MultiVolt I/O make it a direct fit for 5 V PLC backplanes and 3.3 V motor-controller boards. Its 2,880 logic elements and 10 EABs replace dozens of discrete gates, reducing board area and assembly cost. According to the ACEX 1K datasheet, hot-socketing support allows insertion into live backplanes without latch-up. Pair the FPGA with a serial EEPROM configuration device and JTAG header for in-field firmware updates over years of operation.

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Telecommunications Backplane Multiplexing

Legacy telecom equipment such as TDM backplanes, E1/T1 framers, and HDLC controllers often require custom multiplexing, framing, or protocol-conversion logic that does not fit a fixed-function ASIC. The EP1K50TI144-4N's combination of 102 user I/O, 12.6 Kbit embedded memory, and 90 MHz internal clock capacity suits TDM bus multiplexers up to ~8 Mbps. The MultiVolt I/O interfaces directly to 5 V TTL E1 transceivers and 3.3 V framers. According to Altera application notes, ACEX 1K designs typically implement 4-8 channel HDLC controllers plus elastic-store FIFOs in one EP1K50, replacing two or more dedicated ASICs. The TQFP-144 footprint also simplifies thermal management in dense shelf-mount equipment.

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Low-Density Data-Path Processing

Imaging pipelines, sensor aggregators, and signal-conditioning front-ends often need moderate-density datapath logic without the cost of a large FPGA. The EP1K50TI144-4N's 10 EABs provide 12.6 Kbits of dual-port RAM, sufficient for line buffers, small lookup tables, and FIFO depths of 256-1024 entries. Designers can implement 8-bit FIR filters, pixel-format converters, and custom serializers at clock rates up to 90 MHz. Compared to a CPLD of similar logic density, the ACEX 1K architecture provides more registered logic and far more embedded memory. The 144-pin TQFP gives access to 102 I/O for wide datapaths, and the JTAG port enables on-board hardware-debug and logic-analyzer signal probing via SignalTap-equivalent workflows in the Quartus toolchain.

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Legacy Board Maintenance and Field Replacement

A common application is direct maintenance of legacy boards still in service in industrial, aerospace, defense, and medical equipment where the original ACEX 1K design must be preserved exactly. The EP1K50TI144-4N's TQFP-144 footprint, identical pinout to the -3N/-2N/-1N variants, and stored Quartus bitstream compatibility make it a straightforward swap-in replacement. Designers rebuilding a stock of spare FPGAs for a long-life product can mix speed grades as long as the -4 timing budget is met by the slowest device used. According to Intel's product-discontinuance notice, ACEX 1K parts are supported through authorized legacy distributors and configuration tools remain available in the Quartus II 13.0 web edition.

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Rapid Prototyping of New Altera Designs

Engineers often use the EP1K50TI144-4N as a low-cost prototyping platform to validate Quartus designs intended for larger Cyclone, Cyclone II, or Cyclone III devices. The same Quartus II toolchain targets ACEX 1K and Cyclone families, allowing a design to be compiled first for the EP1K50 to verify logic and timing, then re-targeted to the production Cyclone silicon. With 2,880 logic elements and 102 I/O, the EP1K50TI144-4N provides enough capacity to test medium-complexity state machines, custom peripherals, and bus interfaces before committing to a more expensive prototype. The 144-pin TQFP is breadboard-friendly and inexpensive JTAG programmers such as the Altera ByteBlasterMV or USB-Blaster clone support the device directly.

What is the EP1K50TI144-4N?
The EP1K50TI144-4N is an ACEX 1K family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Altera (now Intel), built on a 0.18 µm SRAM-based CMOS process. It provides 50,000 typical gates, 2,880 logic elements, 10 embedded array blocks (EABs), and 102 user I/O pins in a 144-pin TQFP package. The '-4' suffix indicates the fastest commercial speed grade for the family, and the 'N' suffix indicates industrial -40 °C to +85 °C operating temperature.
What is the supply voltage range of EP1K50TI144-4N?
The EP1K50TI144-4N operates from a 2.375 V to 2.625 V core supply (VCCINT, nominal 2.5 V). According to the Altera ACEX 1K datasheet, the I/O banks support MultiVolt operation at 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V outputs. Designers must power VCCINT before driving I/O banks, and unused banks should be tied to a defined logic level in Quartus pin assignments.
How many user I/O pins does EP1K50TI144-4N have?
The EP1K50TI144-4N provides 102 user I/O pins plus 6 dedicated input pins (no shared I/O resources) for a total of 108 usable IO. The package is a 144-pin TQFP with 0.5 mm pitch. Some TQFP pins are assigned to JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), configuration (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0), and power/ground; the remainder are user I/O.
What is the maximum operating frequency of EP1K50TI144-4N?
The EP1K50TI144-4N is the -4 speed grade, one of the fastest bins in the ACEX 1K family. According to Altera ACEX 1K datasheet performance figures, internal logic can support clock frequencies up to approximately 90 MHz depending on the depth of combinational logic, fan-out, and routing congestion. External I/O toggle rates typically reach 250 MHz per LVCMOS/LVTTL output.
Where can I download the EP1K50TI144-4N datasheet PDF?
The official Altera (now Intel) ACEX 1K family datasheet is available from Intel's legacy support portal at the ACEX 1K product page; third-party archive copies are mirrored at Alldatasheet. The document covers electrical characteristics, pinout, JTAG programming, and configuration timing. Search 'EP1K50TI144-4N datasheet' on distributor sites such as DigiKey or Mouser to obtain the current PDF link.
What is the difference between EP1K50TI144-4N and EP1K50TI144-3N?
The EP1K50TI144-4N and EP1K50TI144-3N share the same die, the same 144-pin TQFP package, and the same 50K-gate/2,880-LE/102-I/O resource count. The only difference is the speed grade: -4 is approximately 15-25 % faster in internal timing than -3. For designs where timing closure is achievable at -3, the -3N is a pin-compatible drop-in replacement that lowers cost and improves availability on the secondary market.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP1K50TI144-4N?
The best drop-in replacement for the EP1K50TI144-4N is the EP1K50TI144-3N, which shares the same TQFP-144 footprint, same die, same 50K gates and 2,880 logic elements, and same MultiVolt I/O - differing only in a slightly slower speed grade. The EP1K50TI144-2N and EP1K50TI144-1N are also drop-in alternatives, each progressively slower. For new designs, designers should consider migrating to a Cyclone IV E or Cyclone 10 LP equivalent.
Is EP1K50TI144-4N still in production?
No, the EP1K50TI144-4N is obsolete and has been out of production for several years as part of Intel's (formerly Altera's) ACEX 1K end-of-life announcement. The part is available only through secondary-market distributors such as FPGAkey, AIChiplink, Jotrin, and stock at legacy inventory houses. For new designs, Altera/Intel recommends migrating to the Cyclone series. Lead time for legacy stock typically ranges 4-12 weeks.
What is the operating temperature of EP1K50TI144-4N?
The EP1K50TI144-4N carries the 'N' suffix indicating the industrial temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C ambient. Junction temperature must be derated using the package thermal resistance (θJA for TQFP-144 is approximately 35 °C/W with still air, lower with airflow or copper pour). For extended temperature applications (-40 °C to +100 °C or beyond), verify the part's specific data sheet variant - the ACEX 1K family did not offer an automotive or military grade.
What package does EP1K50TI144-4N use?
The EP1K50TI144-4N uses a 144-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack (TQFP-144) with 0.5 mm pin pitch and approximately 22 mm × 22 mm body size. This is the same package as the EP1K50TI144-3N, -2N, and -1N speed grades, allowing direct footprint-compatible substitution. The 'T' in 'TI144' denotes TQFP, and 'I' indicates industrial temperature.
Can EP1K50TI144-4N be replaced by a Cyclone FPGA?
Functionally yes, but not as a pin-compatible drop-in. The closest modern Altera/Intel equivalents in capacity are the EP1C6 (Cyclone) in TQFP-144 and EP1C4 (Cyclone) in TQFP-144; however, pin assignments and JTAG/configuration pinouts differ, so a board redesign or at least rewire is required. According to the Intel migration guide, the Quartus software can automatically convert ACEX 1K designs to Cyclone with logic equivalence, but PCB rework is mandatory.
What is the configuration method for EP1K50TI144-4N?
The EP1K50TI144-4N is configured at power-up from an external serial configuration EPROM (typically Altera EPC2, EPC8, or EPC16) via the 4-pin serial interface (DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE). It also supports JTAG-based configuration through TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO for in-system programming and debug. The configuration bitstream size for the EP1K50 is approximately 250 Kbytes.
What is the price of EP1K50TI144-4N as of 2026-09-07?
As of 2026-09-07, the EP1K50TI144-4N is obsolete and is only available through secondary-market distributors. Distributor pricing varies widely with stock; typical one-piece prices range from approximately $18 to $35 USD depending on trace and test origin. Volume pricing at 100 pieces commonly lands around $13-15 USD. For current availability, check FPGAkey, AIChiplink, Jotrin, or legacy inventory houses. There is no fixed manufacturer price.
What are the key specifications of EP1K50TI144-4N that engineers should know?
Engineers working with the EP1K50TI144-4N should know the following key facts: 50,000 typical gates, 2,880 logic elements, 10 EABs providing 12.6 Kbits of RAM/ROM, 102 user I/O plus 6 dedicated inputs, 2.5 V VCCINT, MultiVolt 2.5/3.3/5.0 V I/O, -4 speed grade (fastest), industrial -40 °C to +85 °C operating range, 144-pin TQFP with 0.5 mm pitch, JTAG and serial configuration, and approximately 90 MHz maximum internal clock depending on logic depth.
What is the difference between EP1K50TI144-4N and EP1K50QI208-2N?
The EP1K50TI144-4N is a 144-pin TQFP industrial-temperature -4 speed grade, while the EP1K50QI208-2N is a 208-pin PQFP industrial -2 speed grade. Both share the same 50K-gate ACEX 1K silicon die. The PQFP-208 package has more I/O pins (around 147 vs. 102), so EP1K50QI208-2N supports more external connections but cannot be a drop-in replacement for the TQFP-144 footprint - it is a cross-package variant requiring PCB rework.

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راهنمای انتخاب

Choose the EP1K50TI144-4N when you need the highest performance variant of the ACEX 1K TQFP-144 family in an industrial temperature grade, typically for designs where the -3 speed grade fails timing closure or where legacy boards were originally designed with -4 specifications. For cost-sensitive legacy maintenance where timing is not critical, the EP1K50TI144-3N is a drop-in alternative with 15-25 % lower maximum frequency but the same footprint and industrial range. The EP1K50TI144-2N and EP1K50TI144-1N are progressively slower and cheaper. For new designs, prefer the Cyclone series (EP1C6TC144, EP1C6F256C7N, EP1C4F400C8N) - they are not pin-compatible but offer more logic, lower power, and active lifecycle support. All TQFP-144 ACEX 1K parts share the same JTAG and serial configuration interface, so the existing EPC2/EPC8 configuration EPROM will work unchanged.

مقایسه با جایگزین‌ها

پارامتر این محصول EP1K50TI144-3N EP1K50TI144-2N EP1K50TI144-1N EP1K50TI144-3 EP1K50TI144-2
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera
Package TQFP-144 (0.5 mm pitch) TQFP-144 (0.5 mm pitch) - same TQFP-144 (0.5 mm pitch) - same TQFP-144 (0.5 mm pitch) - same TQFP-144 (0.5 mm pitch) - same TQFP-144 (0.5 mm pitch) - same
Speed Grade -4 (fastest) -3 (~15-25 % slower) -2 (~30-40 % slower) -1 (~40-50 % slower) -3 (commercial temp) -2 (commercial temp)
Operating Temperature Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C Commercial 0 °C to +70 °C Commercial 0 °C to +70 °C
Typical Gates 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Logic Elements 2,880 2,880 2,880 2,880 2,880 2,880
User I/O Pins 102 + 6 dedicated inputs 102 + 6 102 + 6 102 + 6 102 + 6 102 + 6
Core Supply (VCCINT) 2.5 V (2.375-2.625 V) 2.5 V (2.375-2.625 V) 2.5 V (2.375-2.625 V) 2.5 V (2.375-2.625 V) 2.5 V (2.375-2.625 V) 2.5 V (2.375-2.625 V)
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

تفاوت‌های کلیدی

  • Fastest speed grade available in the EP1K50 TQFP-144 family (در مقابلEP1K50TI144-3N)
  • Industrial temperature range (-40 °C to +85 °C) for harsh-environment deployment (در مقابلEP1K50TI144-3 (commercial 0-70 °C variant))
  • Direct TQFP-144 footprint compatibility with all EP1K50 speed grades (در مقابلEP1K50FC256-2 (PQFP-256 different package))

یادداشت‌های طراحی

The EP1K50TI144-4N requires a clean 2.5 V core supply with tolerance 2.375-2.625 V. Place a 100 µF bulk tantalum capacitor and four 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of the four VCCINT pins (20, 58, 81, 114, 138). Each of the four I/O bank supplies (VCCIO1-VCCIO4, pins 7, 33, 45, 69, 92, 105, 127) requires its own 0.1 µF decoupling cap. Power-up sequencing must hold nCONFIG low until VCCINT and all VCCIO banks reach their nominal voltage, then release nCONFIG to begin configuration. Estimated: total quiescent current for a fully-utilized EP1K50 design is 50-150 mA on VCCINT depending on toggle rate.

Route all four dedicated configuration signals (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK) as short traces (< 25 mm) and keep them away from high-frequency switching nets. Add a 10 kΩ pull-up to VCCIO on nCONFIG and CONF_DONE. Connect the JTAG chain (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) in series with any other JTAG devices on the board, with 10 kΩ pull-ups on TCK, TMS, and TDI to VCCIO. Provide a 4-pin header or 0.1-inch JTAG footprint for the Altera ByteBlasterMV or USB-Blaster programmer. Route differential clocks on the inner PCB layers with continuous ground reference.

Three pitfalls are common when bringing up an EP1K50TI144-4N design: (1) leaving nCONFIG floating - it must be pulled high through 10 kΩ to VCCIO; (2) failing to terminate CONF_DONE with a pull-up, which prevents the FPGA from entering user mode and the rest of the board never sees a valid reset release; (3) driving I/O pins before configuration completes - CONF_DONE should be used to enable downstream logic. Additionally, when migrating designs to the EP1K50TI144-3N for cost reasons, re-run the Quartus timing analyzer at the slower speed grade to confirm timing closure; a design that fits -4 may violate setup/hold at -3.

Although the EP1K50TI144-4N is a moderate-speed device by today's standards, the 102 user I/O pins can generate simultaneous switching noise (SSN) that couples into the 2.5 V core supply. Place a ferrite bead or 10 Ω resistor in series with each VCCIO bank supply and add 10 µF tantalum + 0.1 µF ceramic bulk decoupling. Limit the number of simultaneously switching outputs per bank to ~20 to avoid ground bounce. For clock distribution, use the FPGA's dedicated clock inputs (CLK pins) rather than routing a clock through general-purpose I/O logic, which minimizes skew.

اطلاعات انطباق

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
بدون سرب
Unknown
بدون هالوژن
Unknown
مواد معدنی درگیری
Unknown

RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status for the EP1K50TI144-4N were not stated in the verified web data and are marked unknown. The part is obsolete (Intel/Altera PCN 2008-era ACEX 1K EOL notice) so historical compliance status from the datasheet era is the only available reference. AEC-Q100 is not applicable - ACEX 1K was not offered in automotive qualification.

تاریخ تأیید داده‌ها: 2026-09-07 — داده‌ها توسط تیم مهندسی قطعات XAIPART تأیید و گردآوری شده است

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