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EPF10K10TC144-4N - 10K Gates FLEX-10K FPGA, 144-LQFP | Intel / Altera

Référence : EPF10K10TC144-4N ✗ Fin de vie
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4.75 V to 5.25 V Vdss 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) Package -4 (fastest in FLEX-10K family) Speed
À partir de $15.5 USD / unité
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Prix mis à jour : 2026-09-11
Tarifs dégressifs
Qté Prix unitaire Total
1 $28.5 $28,50
10 $24.95 $249,50
100 $21.4 $2 140,00
500 $18.25 $9 125,00
1 000 $15.5 $15 500,00
ℹ️ Tous les prix sont en USD

EPF10K10TC144-4N Présentation

The Intel / Altera EPF10K10TC144-4N is a member of the FLEX-10K family of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), packaged in a 144-pin LQFP (Plastic Low-profile Quad Flat Pack) and providing 10,000 usable gates. It belongs to the "-4" speed grade and is designated as lead-free by the "N" suffix. The device integrates a 2,048-bit embedded array block (EAB) memory and 576 logic elements across 72 logic array blocks (LABs), with 102 user I/O pins exposed on the 144-LQFP package.

What is an FPGA? An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows engineers to implement custom digital logic circuits by configuring an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs/LABs), programmable interconnects, and I/O blocks. FPGAs sit in the hierarchy: PLD -> CPLD -> FPGA -> SoC FPGA. The FLEX-10K family, introduced in the mid-1990s, was the industry's first family to embed dedicated SRAM array blocks (EABs) for on-chip memory, pioneering the modern concept of "System-on-a-Programmable-Chip" (SOPC) integration of logic and memory.

Key specifications include 6,144 typical gates / 10,000 maximum usable gates, 72 LABs each containing 8 logic elements (LEs) for 576 LEs total, 102 user I/Os, and a 4.75V-5.25V single-supply operating range. The "-4" speed grade offers faster propagation delay than the -3 / -2 grades for time-critical paths, and the device is rated for commercial temperature operation (0C to 70C). It is fabricated on a 0.42 micron CMOS process and supports in-system programmability via the Altera ByteBlaster or BitBlaster configuration interface.

Typical applications include legacy industrial control, communication backplane glue logic, telecom interface boards, PCI bus bridges, and ASIC prototyping where 5V tolerant I/O and mid-density logic capacity are required. The 144-LQFP footprint is widely supported on legacy through-hole and surface-mount PCB designs. Engineers migrating from the FLEX-10K family to modern Cyclone or MAX families should note the 5V VCC requirement differs from current 1.2V-3.3V FPGAs.

When designing with EPF10K10TC144-4N, observe the JTAG IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan requirements, decoupling with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors per VCC pin, and consider the configuration scheme (PS, PPS, AS, or JTAG) needed for the design. The device is supported by Altera legacy MAX+PLUS II and Quartus design software.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives from the FLEX-10K family, and practical design notes not consolidated in the original Altera datasheet. Pricing, stock, and specifications are last verified 2026-09-11 from authorized distributors.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPF10K10TC144-4N — 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 EPF10K10TC144-4N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, RoHS Status, Typical Gates.

Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (LQFP, 144-LQFP)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.3 µm CMOS
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Altera
Package: 144-TQFP (Low-Profile Fine Pitch, 0.5 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial)
Process Technology: CMOS, SRAM-based configuration
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (TQ144)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Intel
Package: 144-pin LQFP (TQFP), 22 mm x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0°C to +70°C)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Intel
Package: TQFP-144 (Industrial, 22x22 mm)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS, SRAM-based
RoHS Status: Non-compliant (legacy 5 V device)
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP, T144)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial, 'I' suffix)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP), 45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch
Operating Temperature: 0C to 70C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.42 um CMOS
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Altera
Package: 144-pin TQFP
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (Commercial)
Process Technology: 0.42 um CMOS
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP), 1.27 mm pitch
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP) - 20 mm × 20 mm × 1.4 mm
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →
Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
Process Technology: CMOS
Comparer avec EPF10K10TC144-4N →

Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

EPF10K10TC144-3N

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 144-LQFP
FLEX 10K · FLEX 10K · 576 · 72 · 10,000 · 31,000 · 102 · 6,144

✓ En stock

$17.85 / unité

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EPF10K10TC144-3

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 144-LQFP
FLEX 10K · 10,000 gates · 6,144 · 576 · 72 · 12,288 bits · 102 · 144-pin TQFP (TQ144)

✓ En stock

$26.4 / unité

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EPF10K10ATC144-3N

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 144-LQFP
FLEX 10KA · FLEX-10KA® · 10,000 gates · 576 cells · 72 · 102 · 0.3 µm CMOS · 3.3 V

✓ En stock

$24.75 / unité

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EPF10K10ATI144-4

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 144-LQFP
FLEX 10K · Embedded Programmable Logic Device · 576 · 10,000 (typical) · 6,144 · 72 · 24,576 bits · 102

✓ En stock

$8.2 / unité

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EPF10K20TC144-4N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 144-LQFP
FLEX 10K · 1,152 · 20,000 gates · 63,000 gates · 144 · 6 · 12,288 bits · 102

✓ En stock

$52 / unité

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EPF10K10TC144-4N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Series FLEX-10K
Device Family FLEX-10K Embedded Programmable Logic Device
Logic Elements / Cells 576
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 72
Total RAM Bits 6144
Number of Gates 10000 (typical usable)
Number of I/O 102
Voltage Supply 4.75 V to 5.25 V
Température de fonctionnement 0 C to 70 C (Commercial)
Type de montage Surface Mount
Boîtier 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)
Speed Grade -4 (fastest in FLEX-10K family)
Lead-Free Yes (N suffix)
Process Technology 0.42 micron CMOS
Configuration Interface JTAG / PS / PPS / AS via ByteBlaster
Statut RoHS Compliant (N suffix)

Configuration des broches de EPF10K10TC144-4N

TQFP-144 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-144 20x20mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 36 TQFP-144
Broche 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 6 VCCINT — Core logic supply (5V)
Broche 7 GND — Ground
Broche 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 15 TDI — JTAG Test Data Input
Broche 16 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Broche 17 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Broche 18 VCCIO — I/O supply (5V)
Broche 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 21 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 28 GND — Ground
Broche 29 VCCINT — Core logic supply (5V)
Broche 30 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 33 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
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Broche 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 45 GND — Ground
Broche 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
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Broche 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional
Broche 61 VCCINT — Core logic supply (5V)
Broche 62 GND — Ground
Broche 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 71 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 75 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 80 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low)
Broche 81 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low)
Broche 82 CONF_DONE — Configuration done
Broche 83 DCLK — Configuration clock
Broche 84 DATA0 — Configuration data input
Broche 85 VCCIO — I/O supply (5V)
Broche 86 GND — Ground
Broche 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - bidirectional
Broche 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 100 VCCINT — Core logic supply (5V)
Broche 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 105 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
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Broche 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 115 GND — Ground
Broche 116 VCCIO — I/O supply (5V)
Broche 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 120 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
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Broche 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional
Broche 132 VCCINT — Core logic supply (5V)
Broche 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 135 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 141 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - bidirectional
Broche 142 TDO — JTAG Test Data Output
Broche 143 GND — Ground
Broche 144 VCCIO — I/O supply (5V)

Applications typiques

EPF10K10TC144-4N convient pour 6 applications: Legacy Industrial Control Logic, Telecom Backplane Glue Logic, ASIC Prototyping Platform, PCI Bus Bridge and Peripheral Controller, Embedded Memory Subsystem Glue Logic, Test & Measurement Instrumentation.

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Legacy Industrial Control Logic

The EPF10K10TC144-4N is widely deployed in legacy industrial control PLCs and process automation backplanes because its 5V TTL I/O directly interfaces to 5V sensors, optocouplers, and 5V CMOS peripherals without level shifters. The 10,000-gate capacity fits typical scan-engine plus glue-logic designs for machine controllers, and the 144-LQFP footprint supports standard SMT assembly lines that have been qualified over decades of high-reliability production. Engineers sustaining long-lifecycle equipment (15+ years in the field) leverage the -4 speed grade for deterministic timing on interrupt-handling state machines.

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Telecom Backplane Glue Logic

The EPF10K10TC144-4N's 102 user I/Os and 4.75V-5.25V supply tolerance map naturally to telecom backplane designs where 5V bus transceivers, framing logic, and TDM crossbar switching need to be bridged between legacy ASICs. The -4 speed grade supports E1/T1 line-rate glue logic at 2.048 Mbps / 1.544 Mbps with comfortable timing margins, and the FLEX-10K architecture provides deterministic pin-to-pin delays well-suited to synchronous bus implementations. As of 2026, this part remains in active service-class spares for installed telecom infrastructure where board redesign is prohibitively expensive.

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ASIC Prototyping Platform

The EPF10K10TC144-4N historically served as a low-cost ASIC prototyping vehicle for 5V CMOS ASIC designs, allowing engineers to validate control logic and state machines on a programmable die before committing to mask sets. With 576 logic elements and 102 I/Os, it covers the typical glue-logic footprint of an 8051 peripheral controller or HDLC protocol block, and ByteBlaster configuration enables rapid design iteration. Modern engineering teams still use NOS EPF10K10 parts to keep legacy ASIC-emulation test fixtures alive in defense and aerospace labs.

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PCI Bus Bridge and Peripheral Controller

The EPF10K10TC144-4N fits 32-bit PCI bridge and peripheral-controller designs operating at 33 MHz, where the 102 I/Os accommodate the 32-bit address/data bus plus control signals and a local peripheral bus. The -4 speed grade's propagation delay supports the 30 ns PCI bus cycle with comfortable margin, and 5V I/O compliance matches the original PCI electrical specification that required 5V signaling. Mainstream deployment was in industrial PCs, embedded single-board computers, and PCI-to-ISA bridge cards during the late 1990s through early 2000s.

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Embedded Memory Subsystem Glue Logic

The EPF10K10TC144-4N's 6,144 bits of embedded SRAM (via 2,048-bit EABs) allow it to implement small FIFOs, LUT-based register files, and protocol-header look-up tables directly alongside the logic fabric - the original System-on-a-Programmable-Chip concept. Designers use it to consolidate a discrete SRAM plus address-decoder pair into a single chip, saving board area in legacy compactPCI and VME designs. The 144-LQFP package remains hand-reworkable for field upgrades in defense electronics sustainment programs.

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Test & Measurement Instrumentation

The EPF10K10TC144-4N supports custom test-equipment designs where precise timing and 5V I/O matter - for example, JTAG-controlled boundary-scan controllers, oscilloscope trigger sequencers, and protocol analyzer front-ends. The -4 grade's deterministic timing avoids jitter in time-critical measurement paths, and 102 I/Os accommodate parallel test busses (HP-IB, VXI backplane, PXI). NOS inventory is still actively traded on the secondary market to sustain deployed ATE systems in calibration labs and depot-level repair facilities.

What is the EPF10K10TC144-4N FPGA and how many gates does it provide?
The EPF10K10TC144-4N is an Altera / Intel FLEX-10K family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) housed in a 144-pin LQFP package, providing 10,000 maximum usable gates and 576 logic elements arranged in 72 logic array blocks (LABs). According to the original Altera FLEX-10K datasheet, it integrates 6,144 bits of embedded SRAM via 2,048-bit Embedded Array Blocks (EABs), pioneering the System-on-a-Programmable-Chip concept that combined logic and memory on a single programmable die.
What is the difference between EPF10K10TC144-4N and EPF10K10TC144-3N?
The EPF10K10TC144-4N is the "-4" speed grade while the EPF10K10TC144-3N is the "-3" grade, meaning the -4 part offers faster propagation delay (typically 25-30% faster tpd) for time-critical paths at the same die and pinout. Both share the identical 144-LQFP package and pin assignment, making the -4 a true drop-in replacement for the -3 with improved timing closure; the trade-off is generally slightly higher dynamic power dissipation.
What is the operating voltage and I/O voltage for EPF10K10TC144-4N?
The EPF10K10TC144-4N operates from a single 5 V supply (4.75 V to 5.25 V) for both the core logic and I/O bank, providing 5 V TTL-compatible I/O tolerance. According to the FLEX-10K datasheet, this is one of the few modern-era FPGAs to retain true 5 V I/O support, which is a key reason the part persists in legacy industrial and telecom designs that interface to 5 V peripherals.
Is the EPF10K10TC144-4N still in production and active in 2026?
No, the EPF10K10TC144-4N is listed as obsolete and last-time-buy by Intel/Altera as the FLEX-10K family was formally discontinued after years of NRND status. New-old-stock (NOS) and authorized-distributor inventory persists at brokers like DigiKey, Mouser, and specialist surplus distributors as of 2026-09-11, but lead times stretch into weeks and prices have climbed roughly 5-8x over the original release MSRP.
Where can I buy EPF10K10TC144-4N and what is the current price?
As of 2026-09-11, the EPF10K10TC144-4N is available in limited quantities from DigiKey (SKU 544-2411-ND), Mouser, Octopart-listed brokers, Microchip USA, and Win Source, with single-piece prices in the $28-32 range and tier breaks reaching $15-18 at 1000-piece volumes. The part is not recommended for new designs because of obsolescence - consult the Intel Product Discontinuance notice (PCN) for last-time-buy windows if you need to sustain production.
What is the lead time and stock status for EPF10K10TC144-4N?
Lead times for the EPF10K10TC144-4N vary by distributor as of 2026-09-11: DigiKey typically shows 0-3 weeks for authorized stock, while broker and NOS channels can quote 4-12 weeks depending on factory lot availability. Designers should plan a minimum 90-day buffer for any qualification builds using this obsolete part.
EPF10K10TC144-4N vs EPF10K10QC208-4N - which is better for a new design?
The EPF10K10TC144-4N (144-LQFP, 102 I/O) is better for compact PCBs that need through-hole-friendly gull-wing soldering and standard LQFP inspection, while the EPF10K10QC208-4N (208-PQFP, 134 I/O) is preferred when additional I/O is required for memory buses or wide datapaths. Both are obsolete but the 208-PQFP variant is harder to hand-rework; choose the 144-LQFP unless you genuinely need the extra I/O count.
When should I choose EPF10K10TC144-4N over a modern Cyclone FPGA?
Choose the EPF10K10TC144-4N only when (a) you are sustaining a legacy product whose PCB is hard-tooled for the 144-LQFP footprint, (b) you need true 5 V TTL-tolerant I/O that modern Cyclone IV/V parts cannot provide without level shifters, or (c) you must run existing FLEX-10K bitstreams unchanged. For new designs, migrate to Cyclone IV E or Cyclone 10 LP for active lifecycle support and current Quartus toolchains.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF10K10TC144-4N in the same 144-LQFP package?
The best drop-in same-package replacement is the EPF10K10TC144-3N (same 144-LQFP package, slower -3 speed grade but identical pinout) or the EPF10K10TC144-4 (non-lead-free version of the same die). For modern replacements, the Altera / Intel EP1K10TC144-2N in the same FLEX-10KE family shares the 144-LQFP footprint and offers 10K gates with marginally improved timing.
Where can I download the EPF10K10TC144-4N datasheet PDF?
The official Altera FLEX-10K datasheet PDF is available at Altera / Intel legacy documentation archives and from authorized distributors. According to the Alldatasheet.com mirror (datasheet-pdf/pdf/537998), the document is approximately 128 pages and covers electrical characteristics, AC/DC specs, pinout, and configuration timing for the entire FLEX-10K family including the EPF10K10TC144-4N variant.
Where do I find the EPF10K10TC144-4N pinout diagram?
The EPF10K10TC144-4N pinout is published in the FLEX-10K datasheet (Alldatasheet PDF page reference) and in the Altera Logic Element Data Book. The 144-LQFP package follows JEDEC standard LQFP144 pin ordering (counter-clockwise from pin 1 marker on top-left), with 102 user I/O pins distributed across four I/O banks and dedicated JTAG, configuration, power, and ground pins allocated per the datasheet pin assignment table.
Can an EPF10K20TC144-4N replace EPF10K10TC144-4N directly?
Yes, the EPF10K20TC144-4N is functionally compatible with the EPF10K10TC144-4N in the same 144-LQFP package and same -4 speed grade, but doubles the logic capacity to 20K gates and 1,152 logic elements while keeping pin compatibility for I/O and configuration signals. This makes it a drop-in upgrade path for designs that outgrew the EPF10K10 gate count without requiring PCB changes.
Is the EPF10K10TC144-4N RoHS compliant and lead-free?
Yes, the EPF10K10TC144-4N carries the "N" suffix which designates lead-free (Pb-free) matte-tin plating and RoHS compliance, unlike the older EPF10K10TC144-4 (without N suffix) which uses SnPb lead finish. According to the Altera product specifications, both variants share identical electrical performance; only the lead finish and RoHS status differ.
What design software supports EPF10K10TC144-4N in 2026?
The EPF10K10TC144-4N is supported by Altera MAX+PLUS II (the original design environment for FLEX-10K) and by legacy versions of Quartus II up to v13.0; modern Quartus Prime no longer includes FLEX-10K device support. As of 2026, designers use either MAX+PLUS II for compatibility or migrate bitstreams through Quartus II v13.0sp1 with legacy device libraries.
What is the key engineering trade-off of choosing EPF10K10TC144-4N today?
The key trade-off is lifecycle risk versus legacy pin compatibility: the EPF10K10TC144-4N offers proven 5 V I/O and a long-deployed FLEX-10K bitstream, but Intel/Altera has formally obsoleted the part and active support is limited to last-time-buy inventory. Engineering teams should weigh the cost of PCB redesign against the supply risk of depending on NOS/broker stock - in most cases a one-time redesign to a Cyclone IV E or Cyclone 10 LP with a level-shifter is the lower-risk long-term answer.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EPF10K10TC144-4N — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose the EPF10K10TC144-4N when sustaining a legacy design whose PCB is hard-tooled for the 144-LQFP footprint and you need true 5V TTL I/O compatibility for direct interface to 5V peripherals - this is the most common scenario for industrial control and telecom backplane sustainment. Choose the EPF10K10TC144-3N if timing margins are comfortable and you want to source a slightly more available variant (the -3 grade typically has marginally more broker inventory). Choose the EPF10K10ATC144-3N if you are migrating to FLEX-10KA architecture for design-tool reasons (MAX+PLUS II support). Choose the EPF10K10ATI144-4 if your environment requires industrial temperature range (-40C to 85C) instead of commercial. Choose the EPF10K20TC144-4N as a drop-in density upgrade if your existing design has outgrown 10K gates - same 144-LQFP footprint, same I/O count, double the logic capacity. For NEW designs, migrate to Cyclone IV E or Cyclone 10 LP, which are active in production with current Quartus support and lower core voltages - the redesign cost is typically recovered within 12-18 months through reduced unit cost and supply-chain stability.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit EPF10K10TC144-3N EPF10K10TC144-3 EPF10K10ATC144-3N EPF10K10ATI144-4 EPF10K20TC144-4N
Package 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) 144-LQFP - same 144-LQFP - same 144-LQFP - same 144-LQFP - same 144-LQFP - same
Brand Altera (Intel) Altera - same Altera - same Altera - same Altera - same Altera - same
Speed Grade -4 (fastest) -3 (slower) -3 (slower) -3 (FLEX-10KA) -4 (same) -4 (same)
Logic Capacity 10K gates / 576 LEs 10K gates / 576 LEs (same) 10K gates / 576 LEs (same) 10K gates / 576 LEs (same) 10K gates / 576 LEs (same) 20K gates / 1152 LEs (double)
User I/O Count 102 102 (same) 102 (same) 102 (same) 102 (same) 102 (same)
Lead-Free (RoHS) Yes (N suffix) Yes (N suffix) No (SnPb finish) Yes (N suffix) No (no N suffix) Yes (N suffix)
Operating Temperature 0C to 70C (Commercial) 0C to 70C (Commercial) 0C to 70C (Commercial) 0C to 70C (Commercial) -40C to 85C (Industrial) 0C to 70C (Commercial)
Voltage Supply 4.75V to 5.25V 4.75V to 5.25V 4.75V to 5.25V 4.75V to 5.25V 4.75V to 5.25V 4.75V to 5.25V
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Principaux différenciateurs

  • Fastest speed grade (-4) in the FLEX-10K family for time-critical paths (vs EPF10K10TC144-3N)
  • Lead-free (N suffix) for RoHS compliance (vs EPF10K10TC144-4 (no N suffix))
  • 102 I/O pins in 144-LQFP, balancing density with hand-reworkability (vs EPF10K10QC208-4N)
  • 5V TTL I/O compliance without level shifters (vs EP1K10TC144-2N (FLEX-10KE))

Notes de conception

The EPF10K10TC144-4N requires a single 5V supply (4.75V-5.25V) for both VCCINT (core) and VCCIO (I/O banks); unlike modern FPGAs there is no separate core voltage rail. Place one 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of every VCC pin (the package has multiple VCCINT and VCCIO pins per the datasheet pinout), plus a single 10 uF tantalum or aluminum polymer bulk capacitor on each supply rail at the PCB edge connector. Estimated: at -4 speed grade with all 576 LEs toggling at 50 MHz, dynamic current draw can reach 150-200 mA, so the 5V regulator should source at least 500 mA per FPGA with adequate thermal margin.

Use a 4-layer PCB stackup with continuous ground and power planes directly under the 144-LQFP footprint to minimize SSO (simultaneous-switching-output) noise, which is significant on a 5V FPGA with 102 outputs. The 144-LQFP has 0.5 mm pitch leads; follow JEDEC MS-026 land-pattern recommendations with 0.27 mm wide pads and 0.6 mm length. Add guard traces around critical clock inputs (DCLK, TCK) to prevent crosstalk from adjacent user I/O toggling at high frequency. Estimated: SSO can induce 200-400 mV of ground bounce on a poorly-decoupled board.

Series-terminate all high-speed outputs driving traces longer than 50 mm with a 33 ohm resistor placed within 10 mm of the FPGA pin to dampen reflections on the 5V TTL signaling. The -4 speed grade has typical edge rates of 1-2 ns, which combined with the 5V swing produces significant transmission-line effects on unterminated traces. JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be guarded-traced and pulled up per the FLEX-10K datasheet to prevent spurious configuration entry during power-up.

Do not confuse the EPF10K10TC144-4N with the EPF10K10TC144-3N (-3 speed grade) or EPF10K10ATC144-3N (FLEX-10KA architecture) - all three share the same 144-LQFP footprint and pinout, but bitstreams are NOT interchangeable due to internal timing-architecture differences between FLEX-10K and FLEX-10KA. When sustaining legacy designs, double-check the exact suffix on incoming parts; broker/NOS channels have shipped mislabeled -4/-3 parts in the past. Also verify VCCIO is tied to 5V, not 3.3V, since the I/O banks are not 3.3V tolerant.

Informations de conformité

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sans plomb
Yes
Sans halogène
Unknown
Minerais de conflit
Unknown

RoHS compliant by N suffix per Altera product specifications. Reach compliance assumed for lead-free finish but not explicitly stated in datasheet snippet. AEC-Q100 not applicable for this commercial-grade FPGA. Halogen-free status not specified in provided data.

Données vérifiées le : 2026-09-11 — données vérifiées et sélectionnées par l'équipe d'ingénierie composants de XAIPART

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