EPF10K10TC144-4N - 10K Gates FLEX-10K FPGA, 144-LQFP | Intel / Altera
Référence : EPF10K10TC144-4N ✗ Fin de vie| 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 |
EPF10K10TC144-4N Présentation
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.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
EPF10K10TC144-3N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$17.85 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF10K10TC144-3
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$26.4 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF10K10ATC144-3N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$24.75 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF10K10ATI144-4
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$8.2 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF10K20TC144-4N
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$52 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →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
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Broche 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional |
| Broche 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - bidirectional |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 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 |
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| Broche 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional |
| Broche 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - bidirectional |
| 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.
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.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EPF10K10TC144-4N — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
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 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.