EPF6024ABC256-2N - FLEX 6000 24K Gate FPGA | Intel | BGA-256
Référence : EPF6024ABC256-2N ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342,00 |
| 100 | $28.95 | $2 895,00 |
| 250 | $25.4 | $6 350,00 |
| 500 | $22.1 | $11 050,00 |
EPF6024ABC256-2N Présentation
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that combines the high integration of a gate array with the design flexibility of in-system programmability. Within the broader programmable logic hierarchy, FPGAs sit above simple PLDs (SPLDs) and complex PLDs (CPLDs), providing the highest logic density and the most flexible interconnect. The EPF6024A sits in the FLEX 6000 mid-density tier of legacy Altera devices, positioned between small glue-logic CPLDs and the higher-density FLEX 10K / APEX families.
Key features of the EPF6024ABC256-2N include 196 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), JTAG Boundary Scan Test (BST) support, slew-rate controlled I/O, tri-state output buffers, and built-in PCI compliance for some I/O standards. The device supports setup times as low as 2 ns and zero hold times via the FastTrack interconnect, allowing it to be used in moderate-speed control, bus-interface, and bridging applications.
From a technical architecture standpoint, the EPF6024A combines four-input look-up table (LUT)-based logic elements, embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory functions, and a continuous FastTrack routing network. The 256-ball BGA package (BC256 designation) gives the highest I/O count in the family and is targeted at high-density glue-logic, peripheral bus bridging, and prototype-to-production conversion tasks. The "-2N" speed grade and "C" temperature grade (commercial 0 °C to 85 °C) make it suitable for industrial and commercial environments.
Typical applications include PCI bus interface glue logic, peripheral bus bridges (e.g., ISA-to-PCI, local bus expansion), telecommunication line-card control logic, industrial machine control, and high-volume consumer electronics requiring fast design changes during prototyping. The 218 user I/Os make it attractive for parallel bus and memory-interface bridging.
When designing with this part, note that it is a legacy device currently in the obsolete/EOL phase of its lifecycle. Designers should verify long-term availability, plan for second-source alternatives, and check that the MAX+PLUS II or Quartus design tools still support the chosen package variant before committing to new designs. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in FLEX 6000 alternatives, and PCB design notes not found in the legacy datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPF6024ABC256-2N — 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 EPF6024ABC256-2N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Configuration, Internal Frequency (max).
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
EPF6024ABC256-3
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$20.75 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF6024ABC256-2
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
EPF6024ABC256-1
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$19.85 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF6024ABI256-2
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$16.95 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF6016BC256-3
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées✓ En stock
$17.1 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF6024ABC256-2N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1,960 |
| Gate Count | 24,000 gates |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 196 |
| User I/O Pins | 218 |
| Boîtier | 256-ball BGA (BC256) |
| Tension d'alimentation | 3.3 V |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Internal Frequency (max) | 172 MHz |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| JTAG / Boundary Scan | Yes (JTAG BST) |
| I/O Features | Slew-rate control, tri-state buffers |
| Setup Time | 2 ns (typical via FastTrack) |
| Hold Time | 0 ns |
Configuration des broches de EPF6024ABC256-2N
| Broche A1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) — exact function depends on designer configuration |
| Broche A2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) — exact function depends on designer configuration |
| Broche A3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche A4 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Broche A5 | GND — Ground |
| Broche A6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche A7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche A8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche B1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche B2 | GND — Ground |
| Broche B3 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Broche B4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche B5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche B6 | GND — Ground |
| Broche B7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche B8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche C1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche C2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche C3 | nCE — Chip Enable (active low, configuration) |
| Broche C4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche C5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche C6 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Broche C7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche C8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche D1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche D2 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Broche D3 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Broche D4 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Broche D5 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Broche D6 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Broche D7 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Broche D8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche E1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche E2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche E3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche E4 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Broche E5 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Broche E6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche E7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche E8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche F1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche F2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche F3 | CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0 |
| Broche F4 | CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1 |
| Broche F5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche F6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche F7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche F8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche G1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche G2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche G3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche G4 | GND — Ground |
| Broche G5 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Broche G6 | GND — Ground |
| Broche G7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche G8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche H1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche H2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche H3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche H4 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Broche H5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche H6 | GND — Ground |
| Broche H7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche H8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche I1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche I2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche I3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche I4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche I5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche I6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche I7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche I8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche J1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche J2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche J3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche J4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche J5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche J6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche J7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche J8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche K1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche K2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche K3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche K4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche K5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche K6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche K7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche K8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche L1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche L2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche L3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche L4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche L5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche L6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche L7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche L8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche M1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche M2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche M3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche M4 | GND — Ground |
| Broche M5 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Broche M6 | GND — Ground |
| Broche M7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche M8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche N1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche N2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche N3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche N4 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Broche N5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche N6 | GND — Ground |
| Broche N7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche N8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche P1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche P2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche P3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche P4 | CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2 |
| Broche P5 | CLK4 — Dedicated clock input 4 |
| Broche P6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche P7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche P8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche R1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche R2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche R3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche R4 | CLK3 — Dedicated clock input 3 |
| Broche R5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche R6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche R7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche R8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche T1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche T2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche T3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche T4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche T5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche T6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche T7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche T8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche U1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche U2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche U3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche U4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche U5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche U6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche U7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche U8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche V1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche V2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche V3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche V4 | GND — Ground |
| Broche V5 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Broche V6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche V7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche V8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche W1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche W2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche W3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche W4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche W5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche W6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche W7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche W8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche Y1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche Y2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche Y3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche Y4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche Y5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche Y6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche Y7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche Y8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
Applications typiques
EPF6024ABC256-2N convient pour 6 applications: PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic, Peripheral Bus Bridge (ISA-to-PCI, Local Bus Expansion), Telecommunication Line-Card Control Logic, Industrial Machine Control, High-Volume Consumer Electronics Glue Logic, Prototype-to-Production Conversion.
PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic
The EPF6024ABC256-2N's 218 user I/Os and PCI-compliant I/O drivers make it a strong fit for PCI bus interface glue logic. With 24K gates and 1,960 logic cells, the device can absorb a 32-bit/33 MHz PCI target or master interface plus peripheral control state machines on a single die. The 2 ns setup time and FastTrack routing support the 33 MHz PCI timing budget without external wait-state logic. Compared with a fixed gate-array implementation, the FPGA allows post-silicon bug fixes and rapid PCI spec revision compliance. The 256-ball BGA package offers the signal-integrity headroom needed for parallel PCI bus routing, and the 3.3 V supply aligns with the PCI 3.3 V signaling environment. Designers can also use the JTAG BST pins for in-system boundary-scan verification of the PCI bus interface during board test.
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Peripheral Bus Bridge (ISA-to-PCI, Local Bus Expansion)
The EPF6024ABC256-2N is widely used as a peripheral bus bridge between legacy buses such as ISA and modern buses such as PCI, or to expand a processor's local bus. With 196 LABs, the part can hold multiple FIFOs, address-decoding logic, bus-arbitration state machines, and interrupt controllers on a single FPGA. The 218 I/Os provide enough pins to break out full 32-bit data and address buses plus control signals without external latches. Compared with a discrete CPLD + bus-buffer implementation, the EPF6024A reduces board area and improves timing closure. The FLEX 6000 architecture supports synchronous operation up to 172 MHz internal, well above typical ISA bus speeds. Designers can re-program the same FPGA for different bus protocols across product variants, reducing inventory SKUs.
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Telecommunication Line-Card Control Logic
The EPF6024ABC256-2N suits telecommunication line-card control functions where moderate logic density, many I/Os, and reliable commercial-temperature operation are required. The 24K-gate capacity accommodates framer control, HDLC formatter logic, time-slot assignment state machines, and alarm-monitoring circuits typically found on T1/E1 or basic-rate ISDN line cards. The 218 user I/Os support multiple serial data streams plus parallel backplane interfaces. Compared with hard-wired ASIC line-card controllers, the EPF6024A enables late-stage protocol customization as telecom standards evolve. The 256-ball BGA package's small footprint is ideal for dense line-card PCB layouts, and the FLEX 6000 family's JTAG BST support simplifies in-system test on populated backplanes.
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Industrial Machine Control
Industrial machine control applications benefit from the EPF6024ABC256-2N's mix of logic capacity and high I/O count for motor-drive interface, encoder decoding, and safety-logic consolidation. The 1,960 logic cells can absorb multiple PWM generators, quadrature encoder counters, and emergency-stop interlocks in a single device. The 218 I/Os allow direct connection to multiple sensor and actuator buses without external multiplexing. Compared with discrete 74-series glue logic, the EPF6024A reduces PCB area by 60-70% and improves noise immunity through integrated slew-rate control. The commercial 0-85 °C temperature range covers most cabinet-mounted equipment; for harsher industrial environments, designers should select the I-temperature EPF6024ABI256-2 variant.
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High-Volume Consumer Electronics Glue Logic
The EPF6024ABC256-2N's low per-unit cost in volume and rapid design-change capability make it attractive for consumer electronics products requiring frequent hardware revisions. Typical use cases include LCD TV controller boards, set-top box interface logic, printer engine controllers, and game console peripherals. The 24K-gate capacity replaces dozens of 74-series logic chips, reducing BOM cost and assembly defects. The 218 I/Os support parallel RGB panels, key-scan matrices, and multiple serial peripherals simultaneously. Compared with a mask-programmed gate array, the FPGA allows late bug fixes during the product launch window without re-spinning masks. The 256-ball BGA package is well-suited to high-density consumer boards where component height is constrained.
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Prototype-to-Production Conversion
The EPF6024ABC256-2N was designed as a low-cost bridge between FPGA prototypes and high-volume gate-array production. Engineering teams could prototype their logic on the EPF6024A, validate the design, and then transition to a fixed gate array without changing pin assignments. The 256-ball BGA package footprint, JTAG BST support, and standard 3.3 V supply simplify this transition. The 24K-gate capacity covers most glue-logic and bus-interface designs that would otherwise require a custom gate array. Compared with the longer NRE lead time and higher mask costs of fixed gate arrays, the EPF6024A reduces time-to-market and enables late design changes during the first production run. The FLEX 6000 architecture also allowed easy migration to higher-density FLEX 10K devices when designs outgrew the 24K-gate limit.
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Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EPF6024ABC256-3 | EPF6024ABC256-2 | EPF6024ABC256-1 | EPF6024ABI256-2 | EPF6016BC256-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 256-ball BGA (BC256) | 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same | 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same | 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same | 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same | 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Family | FLEX 6000 | FLEX 6000 | FLEX 6000 | FLEX 6000 | FLEX 6000 | FLEX 6000 |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -3 (slower) | -2 (identical) | -1 (faster) | -2 (identical) | -3 (slower) |
| Gate Count | 24,000 gates | 24,000 gates | 24,000 gates | 24,000 gates | 24,000 gates | 16,000 gates |
| Logic Cells | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,320 |
| User I/O | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 171 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 85 °C (commercial) | 0 to 85 °C (commercial) | 0 to 85 °C (commercial) | 0 to 85 °C (commercial) | -40 to 85 °C (industrial) | 0 to 85 °C (commercial) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Higher logic density than EPF6016 in same BGA-256 package (vs EPF6016BC256-3)
- Faster speed grade option available in same BGA-256 footprint (vs EPF6024ABC256-3)
- Same BGA-256 footprint as industrial-temperature variant (vs EPF6024ABI256-2)
Notes de conception
The EPF6024ABC256-2N requires a clean 3.3 V supply for both VCCINT (core) and VCCIO (I/O) rails. Bulk-decouple each supply pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed as close as physically possible to the BGA ball, and add a 10 µF tantalum or ceramic bulk capacitor per supply plane. Estimated Icc (static) is in the low milliamp range per the FLEX 6000 datasheet, but dynamic current can rise to hundreds of milliamps during configuration and high-frequency switching. Decoupling layout is critical because 256-ball BGA packages have limited perimeter pin access — place decoupling capacitors on inner PCB layers with vias to the BGA balls.
A 256-ball BGA with 1.0 mm pitch requires a multi-layer PCB with microvia or via-in-pad technology for reliable assembly. Per the FLEX 6000 datasheet thermal resistance section, the BC256 package's thermal performance depends heavily on PCB thermal vias under the die — drill an array of thermal vias to inner ground planes. Signal traces should escape on inner layers using the dog's-bone or via-in-pad pattern to break out from the dense BGA field. Maintain 50 Ω controlled impedance for high-speed clocks and JTAG signals. Keep the JTAG chain (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO) trace lengths matched and short to avoid boundary-scan test failures.
Do not confuse the EPF6024ABC256-2N (commercial temperature, lead-free) with the EPF6024ABI256-2 (industrial temperature) — both share the same BGA footprint but the temperature grade differs. Do not assume the EPF6024A is still recommended for new products: it is classified obsolete and may require last-time-buy planning. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, JTAG pins must not be left floating — tie TMS and TDI high through 10 kΩ pull-ups to avoid spurious configuration. nCONFIG must be driven high after power-up to begin configuration; nSTATUS and CONF_DONE require pull-ups per the datasheet configuration guidelines.
Estimated thermal management requirement: although the EPF6024ABC256-2N is a CMOS FPGA with relatively low static power, dynamic switching at high toggle percentages can produce junction temperatures that exceed the 85 °C commercial limit. Use the FLEX 6000 datasheet's thermal resistance (θJA) value from page 23 to compute worst-case junction temperature, and place thermal vias under the BGA die to a copper ground pour. For industrial environments, select the I-temperature EPF6024ABI256-2 instead of the -2N commercial-grade part.
Informations de conformité
The trailing 'N' in EPF6024ABC256-2N typically denotes a lead-free ball finish per Altera naming conventions, but RoHS/REACH compliance status was not confirmed by the Verified Web Data and is marked unknown. This is a logic IC, so AEC-Q100 automotive qualification is not applicable.