EP1K30QI208-3N - 30K Gate ACEX 1K FPGA, 147 I/O, 208-PQFP | Intel (Altera)
Référence : EP1K30QI208-3N ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342,00 |
| 100 | $28.75 | $2 875,00 |
| 500 | $22.4 | $11 200,00 |
| 1 000 | $18.1 | $18 100,00 |
EP1K30QI208-3N Présentation
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device that combines the integration density of a gate array with the flexibility of in-system reprogrammability. ACEX 1K sits in the low-to-mid density FPGA tier, positioned between simple CPLDs and high-density SRAM-based FPGAs, and is widely used for interface bridging, custom peripheral expansion, and DSP pre-processing on cost-sensitive industrial boards. The -3N speed grade and industrial temperature rating (-40 °C to +85 °C) target factory automation, telecom peripherals, and long-life industrial equipment.
Key features include 24,576 RAM bits, 6 Embedded Array Blocks, dual LVTTL/LVCMOS I/O support, JTAG-based in-system programmability via the IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan chain, and on-chip clock-management PLLs that simplify multi-clock designs. The 208-pin PQFP package with 0.5 mm pitch is a through-hole-friendly plastic package suitable for socketed prototypes and lower-density production runs where BGA rework costs are unacceptable.
Architecturally, ACEX 1K devices embed logic array blocks (LABs) backed by continuous SRAM configuration memory, which is loaded at power-up from a serial configuration EPROM such as the EPC2 or EPC8. This volatile configuration model makes the EP1K30QI208-3N ideal for designs where configuration flexibility, fast prototyping, and iterative revision outweigh the need for non-volatility. MultiVolt I/O allows 3.3 V, 2.5 V, and 1.8 V interfacing without external level shifters.
Typical applications include industrial PLC interface cards, telecom line-card glue logic, medical instrument front-panel controllers, legacy parallel-bus bridges, and compact PCI peripheral controllers. The wide operating voltage tolerance and rugged PQFP package also make it a popular retro-fit for older Altera designs that are being re-spun onto current revision hardware without a layout re-spin.
When designing with this device, remember that the configuration is volatile - a boot PROM or microcontroller is mandatory. The 0.5 mm PQFP pitch can be hand-soldered with a fine-tip iron, but production assembly requires careful solder-paste stencil design and bottom-side preheat profiling to avoid tombstoning the fine-pitch leads.
This page synthesizes distributor stock levels, ACEX 1K family cross-references, drop-in pin-compatible alternatives, and practical layout guidance not found in the original datasheet - useful both for new designs and for sustaining older industrial systems that depend on this long-life part.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP1K30QI208-3N — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EP1K30QI208-3N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Package, RoHS Status, Total RAM Bits.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
EP1K30QI208-2N
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$20.24 / unité
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Voir la fiche technique →EP1K30QC208-3N
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$15.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1K30QC208-3
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$9.75 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1K30QC208-2N
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$22.1 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1K30QC208-2
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$7.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1K30QI208-3N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Series | ACEX 1K |
| Family | ACEX-1K |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1728 |
| Total RAM Bits | 24576 |
| Number of I/O | 147 |
| Number of Dedicated Inputs | 6 |
| Number of Gates (typical) | 30000 |
| Number of Embedded Array Blocks | 6 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V (nominal 2.5 V) |
| I/O Standards | LVTTL, LVCMOS (multi-voltage I/O) |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
| Boîtier | 208-pin PQFP / FQFP (S-PQFP-G208), 0.5 mm pitch |
| Configuration Memory | Volatile SRAM (serial configuration required) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) + serial configuration |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount (fine-pitch QFP) |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Configuration des broches de EP1K30QI208-3N
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 5 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 6 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 10 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 15 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Broche 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 20 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 21 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 25 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Broche 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 29 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Broche 30 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 31 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 36 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 37 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 41 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 43 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 45 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 46 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Broche 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 51 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 56 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select |
| Broche 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 59 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 60 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 65 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 66 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 70 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 71 | nCE — Chip enable (active-low, cascade) |
| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 76 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Broche 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 81 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 86 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 90 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 95 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 100 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 101 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (active-high) |
| Broche 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 106 | DEV_CLRn — Device clear (active-low) |
| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 109 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 110 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Broche 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 112 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 113 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 115 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 121 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Broche 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 124 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 125 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Broche 126 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 130 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 131 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 133 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 136 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 141 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Broche 142 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 145 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Broche 146 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 147 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 148 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 149 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 150 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 151 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Broche 152 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 153 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 154 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 155 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 156 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 157 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 158 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 159 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 160 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 161 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 162 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 163 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 164 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 165 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 166 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 167 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 168 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 169 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 170 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 171 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 172 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 173 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 174 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 175 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 176 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 177 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 178 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 179 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 180 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 181 | CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1 |
| Broche 182 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 183 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 184 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 185 | CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2 |
| Broche 186 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 187 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 188 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 189 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 190 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 191 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 192 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 193 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 194 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 195 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 196 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 197 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 198 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 199 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 200 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 201 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 202 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 203 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 204 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 205 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 206 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 207 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 208 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Applications typiques
EP1K30QI208-3N convient pour 6 applications: Industrial PLC Interface Cards, Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic, Medical Instrument Front-Panel Controllers, Legacy Parallel-Bus Bridges, Compact PCI Peripheral Controllers, Retrofit of Legacy Altera Designs.
Industrial PLC Interface Cards
The EP1K30QI208-3N suits industrial PLC interface cards that must bridge legacy parallel buses (PC/104, ISA, VME) to modern backplanes. With 147 user I/O pins and 6 dedicated inputs, the device can absorb multi-port handshake logic, custom protocol converters, and encoder/decoder blocks that would otherwise require several discrete PALs and glue logic. The 30K-gate density leaves margin for interrupt controllers and mailbox FIFOs, while the industrial -40 C to +85 C rating handles factory-floor thermal stress. Unlike a CPLD, the FPGA can host multiple parallel state machines without routing congestion. Typical designs use the EP1K30 as the I/O concentrator between an embedded SBC and the analog I/O stage.
Recommandé
Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic
In telecom line cards, the EP1K30QI208-3N is commonly used to consolidate HDLC controllers, framer glue, alarm scanners, and timeslot crossbar switches onto a single programmable device. The 24,576 RAM bits are sufficient to hold small FIFOs for traffic shaping on T1/E1 backplanes, and the MultiVolt I/O simplifies 3.3 V to 5 V interfacing with legacy framer ASICs without external level shifters. The -3 speed grade comfortably meets E1 (2.048 MHz) and T1 (1.544 MHz) backplane timing with several hundred MHz of internal fMAX headroom. Industrial temperature handling supports outside-plant cabinets and central-office deployments.
Recommandé
Medical Instrument Front-Panel Controllers
The EP1K30QI208-3N fits medical instrument front panels that need to debounce keypads, drive character LCDs, multiplex LED arrays, and buffer serial links to the main processor. The 147 user I/O count easily covers a 4x5 keypad scan matrix, parallel LCD interface, and dedicated indicator LEDs, while the SRAM-based configuration allows last-minute UI customization without board respins. With 1,728 logic elements, designers can also embed a small timer/counter chain for infusion-pump or patient-monitor subsystems. Industrial temperature grading plus lead-free PQFP packaging meets hospital equipment reliability expectations.
Recommandé
Legacy Parallel-Bus Bridges
The EP1K30QI208-3N is widely deployed as a bus bridge between legacy microcontrollers (8051, 68K, MIPS) and modern peripherals such as SDRAM controllers, Ethernet MACs, or USB device chips. The FPGA absorbs wait-state insertion, address decoding, and chip-select generation in hardware, freeing the host CPU from interrupt-driven bus emulation. The 208-pin PQFP footprint is large enough to expose dedicated control pins for bus request/grant, while 24,576 RAM bits can hold small mailbox FIFOs between the two domains. Engineers upgrading old designs use the FPGA to extend product life without an ASIC re-spin.
Recommandé
Compact PCI Peripheral Controllers
In Compact PCI and PMC mezzanine designs, the EP1K30QI208-3N acts as a custom peripheral controller implementing protocol adaptation, DMA handshaking, and local interrupt arbitration. The 147 user I/O plus dedicated clock inputs map neatly onto PCI local-bus signals and provide additional general-purpose lines for mezzanine I/O expansion. The -3 speed grade delivers sufficient timing margin for 33 MHz PCI operation, while the industrial temperature rating supports chassis temperature requirements. Volatile SRAM configuration means designers can update firmware personality in the field without re-soldering.
Recommandé
Retrofit of Legacy Altera Designs
Many long-life industrial products continue to specify the EP1K30QI208-3N for retrofit and sustaining-engineering builds. Because the 208-pin PQFP footprint, configuration sequence, and Quartus toolchain support have remained stable across ACEX 1K die revisions, designers can swap equivalent speed grades without rerunning timing closure from scratch. The drop-in nature of the EP1K30QI208-2N (faster speed grade) and EP1K30QC208-3N (commercial temp) makes the family a flexible sustainment platform. The lead-free PQFP package aligns with current RoHS reflow profiles even on boards designed before 2006.
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Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP1K30QI208-2N | EP1K30QC208-3N | EP1K30QC208-3 | EP1K30QC208-2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-PQFP (0.5 mm pitch) | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same |
| Family / Logic Elements | ACEX 1K / 1728 LEs | ACEX 1K / 1728 LEs - same | ACEX 1K / 1728 LEs - same | ACEX 1K / 1728 LEs - same | ACEX 1K / 1728 LEs - same |
| Speed Grade | -3 | -2 (faster) | -3 - same | -3 - same | -2 (faster) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +85 C - same | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) |
| User I/O Count | 147 | 147 - same | 147 - same | 147 - same | 147 - same |
| Total RAM Bits | 24576 | 24576 - same | 24576 - same | 24576 - same | 24576 - same |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V (2.375-2.625 V) | 2.5 V - same | 2.5 V - same | 2.5 V - same | 2.5 V - same |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Industrial temperature rating with same-die pin compatibility (vs EP1K30QC208-3N)
- Faster speed grade drop-in path (vs EP1K30QI208-2N)
- Compact 208-PQFP outline vs higher-density FPGAs (vs EP1K100QI208-3N)
Notes de conception
The EP1K30QI208-3N core runs on a 2.5 V supply (VCCINT, 2.375-2.625 V) while VCCIO pins must be tied to 3.3 V, 2.5 V, or 1.8 V depending on the I/O standard chosen. Decouple every VCCINT/VCCIO pair with a 0.1 uF ceramic placed within 5 mm of the package pin, plus a bulk 10-100 uF tantalum or polymer cap on each rail. Estimated: ICCINT for a fully utilized EP1K30 is on the order of 100-200 mA at 2.5 V plus I/O switching current; design the 2.5 V regulator for at least 500 mA of headroom to avoid voltage droop during configuration bursts.
The 208-pin PQFP at 0.5 mm pitch demands a 4-layer PCB with continuous power planes underneath the package. Fan-out the fine-pitch leads on the outer top layer using short, equal-length traces with a maximum 1:1 trace-to-pad aspect ratio to maintain manufacturing yield. Add a 5 mm keep-out around the package body for probe access, and place the EPC2/EPC8 configuration PROM within 50 mm of DCLK/DATA0/nCONFIG to avoid signal-integrity issues during configuration.
JTAG chain integrity is critical for ACEX 1K in-system programming. TMS and TDI should be weakly pulled up to VCCIO via 10 kohm resistors to keep the JTAG state machine in a known state during power-up. TCK should be routed as a controlled-impedance trace with a series 33 ohm damping resistor at the driver. The nCONFIG line must be held low for at least 8 us after VCCINT stable to ensure a clean configuration cycle, and CONF_DONE should be weakly pulled high to detect configuration failures.
Do not confuse the EP1K30QI208-3N (industrial -40 to +85 C, speed grade -3) with the EP1K30QC208-3N (commercial 0 to +70 C, speed grade -3) - the part numbers look nearly identical. Do not assume configuration memory is non-volatile - without an external EPC2/EPC8 PROM the device powers up unconfigured and all I/O will be tri-stated. Finally, do not hot-swap the configuration PROM in-circuit; always assert nCONFIG low before reprogramming to avoid bus contention on the configuration pins.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Altera / Intel PSG product declaration. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial-grade FPGAs are typically not AEC-Q100 unless explicitly designated).
