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EP1K10TC144-3 - 10K Gate ACEX-1K FPGA 144-LQFP | Intel / Altera

MPN: EP1K10TC144-3 ✗ Akhir Hidup
2.5 V Vdss 144-LQFP (TQFP) Package -3 Speed
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EP1K10TC144-3 Ringkasan

The Intel / Altera EP1K10TC144-3 is a member of the ACEX-1K family of FPGAs featuring 10,000 typical gates, 576 logic elements (LEs), and 12,288 RAM bits in a 144-pin LQFP package with 92 user I/O pins. Built on a 2.5V, 0.22 µm CMOS SRAM-lookup-table (LUT) process, the device integrates an embedded array of dual-port RAM blocks with a logic array to deliver megafunction-level integration for low-cost system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) designs. The "-3" speed grade targets commercial timing closure at up to 200 MHz internal operation.

A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reconfigurable digital IC whose logic function is defined by user-supplied configuration bitstreams stored in on-chip SRAM. The ACEX-1K family belongs to the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLD), which spans simple PLDs, complex PLDs (CPLD), and FPGAs. Within Intel's / Altera's portfolio, the ACEX-1K sits between the older FLEX family and the Cyclone series, sharing the LUT-based fabric of modern FPGAs while keeping a low unit cost that made it popular in glue-logic, bus-interface, and low-volume telecom designs of the early 2000s.

Key architectural features include four embedded array blocks (EABs) implementing dual-port RAM up to 4 Kbits each, dedicated carry chains for fast arithmetic, and JTAG-based in-system programmability through the IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan interface. The LUT-based logic elements offer fast combinatorial paths, and the device is supported by the Quartus II design suite (legacy) for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis. Note that ACEX-1K devices are no longer recommended for new designs.

Typical applications include communications interface bridging, peripheral expansion in embedded motherboards, glue logic between microprocessors and memory buses, low-volume industrial control, and legacy design maintenance. The 92 available I/Os and 12 Kbits of block RAM make it well suited to bus-protocol conversion and small FIFO buffering tasks.

When designing with this part, ensure the 2.5V VCCINT and 3.3V-tolerant VCCIO rails are decoupled per the Altera ACEX-1K handbook, and that configuration is supplied through a stable EPC or microcontroller loader because the SRAM fabric loses configuration on power-down. Programming files are generated with Quartus II software. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.

Alternatif penggantian untuk EP1K10TC144-3 — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.

Variasi di dalam seri ini

Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EP1K10TC144-3 (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Configuration Method, Typical Gates.

Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP, gull-wing)
Process Technology: 0.22 µm
Bandingkan dengan EP1K10TC144-3 →
Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP
Process Technology: 0.18 µm CMOS
Speed Grade: -1 (slowest in ACEX-1K family)
Bandingkan dengan EP1K10TC144-3 →
Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP-144, 1.0 mm pitch)
Configuration Method: SRAM-based, JTAG/PS modes
Bandingkan dengan EP1K10TC144-3 →
Intel
Package: TQFP-144 (TC) 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Speed Grade: -2
Configuration Method: Serial / JTAG
Bandingkan dengan EP1K10TC144-3 →
Intel
Process Technology: 0.22 um CMOS
Speed Grade: -3N (enhanced)
Bandingkan dengan EP1K10TC144-3 →
Altera
Package: TQFP-144 (TQ144)
Process Technology: 2.5 V CMOS
Bandingkan dengan EP1K10TC144-3 →
Intel
Package: 144-LQFP / 144-TQFP (22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Process Technology: 0.22 µm SRAM
Speed Grade: -3 (slowest speed bin)
Bandingkan dengan EP1K10TC144-3 →

EP1K10TC144-3N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (TQFP144)
ACEX-1K · 10,000 · 576 · 12,288 · 92 · 72 · 3 · 144-LQFP (TQFP)

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EP1K10TC144-2N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (TQFP144)
ACEX-1K · 10,000 · 576 · 12,288 · 12 · 72 · 92 · TQFP-144 (TC) 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch

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EP1K10TC144-2

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 144-LQFP (TQFP144)
ACEX-1K · 576 · 10,000 · 12,288 · 3 · 92 · 2.5 V · 2.375 V to 2.625 V

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EP1K10TC144-1N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (TQFP144)
ACEX-1K · 10,000 gates · 576 · 12,288 bits · 92 · 72 · 3 · 250 MHz

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EP1K10TC144-1

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 144-LQFP (TQFP144)
ACEX-1K · 576 · 10,000 · 72 · 3 · 12,288 · 92 · 2.5 V

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EP1K30TC144-3

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (TQFP144)
ACEX-1K · 1,728 · 24,576 · 216 · 30,000 · 56,000 · 102 · 216

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EP1K10TC144-3 Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik

Family ACEX-1K
Logic Elements / Cells 576
Typical Gates 10,000
Embedded RAM Bits 12,288
Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) 4
User I/O Pins 92
Speed Grade -3
Maximum Internal Frequency 200 MHz
Core Voltage (VCCINT) 2.5 V
I/O Voltage (VCCIO) 3.3 V
Process Technology 0.22 µm CMOS
Paket 144-LQFP (TQFP)
Tipe Mounting Surface Mount
Suhu Kerja 0C to +70C (commercial)
Configuration Method SRAM, JTAG IEEE 1149.1

Konfigurasi Pin EP1K10TC144-3

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Pin produk 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 6 GND — Ground
Pin produk 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 9 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 12 GND — Ground
Pin produk 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 15 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 18 GND — Ground
Pin produk 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 21 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 24 GND — Ground
Pin produk 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 27 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 30 GND — Ground
Pin produk 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 33 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 36 GND — Ground
Pin produk 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 39 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 42 GND — Ground
Pin produk 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 45 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 48 GND — Ground
Pin produk 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 53 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 55 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 56 GND — Ground
Pin produk 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 59 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 62 GND — Ground
Pin produk 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 65 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 68 GND — Ground
Pin produk 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 71 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 74 GND — Ground
Pin produk 75 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 77 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 80 GND — Ground
Pin produk 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 83 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 85 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 86 GND — Ground
Pin produk 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 89 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 92 GND — Ground
Pin produk 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 95 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 98 GND — Ground
Pin produk 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 101 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 104 GND — Ground
Pin produk 105 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 107 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 110 GND — Ground
Pin produk 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 113 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 115 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 116 GND — Ground
Pin produk 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 119 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 120 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 122 GND — Ground
Pin produk 123 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 125 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (3.3V)
Pin produk 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 128 GND — Ground
Pin produk 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 131 VCCINT — Core supply (2.5V)
Pin produk 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 134 GND — Ground
Pin produk 135 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Pin produk 136 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin produk 137 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pin produk 138 nSTATUS — Configuration status
Pin produk 139 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
Pin produk 140 DCLK — Configuration clock
Pin produk 141 CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
Pin produk 142 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pin produk 143 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
Pin produk 144 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1

Aplikasi Umum

EP1K10TC144-3 cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Legacy Bus Interface Bridging, Industrial Control Logic Replacement, Telecom Glue Logic and Protocol Conversion, Embedded System Peripheral Expansion, Test Equipment Custom Instrumentation, Legacy Design Maintenance and Repair.

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Legacy Bus Interface Bridging

The EP1K10TC144-3's 92 user I/O pins and 12,288 bits of block RAM make it well suited for legacy bus interface bridging between microprocessors, memory, and peripherals such as ISA-to-PCI, VME, or custom parallel buses. Its 200 MHz internal operation allows glue-logic conversion at speeds that match most peripheral buses, while the four embedded array blocks (EABs) provide dual-port RAM for FIFO buffering between asynchronous clock domains. Placing the part between two bus connectors with proper VCCIO 3.3V rail isolation, designers can replace multiple 74-series TTL chips with a single reconfigurable device that adapts to evolving interface standards. The 144-LQFP footprint is the same as classic glue-logic packages, simplifying PCB migration from discrete-logic implementations.

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Industrial Control Logic Replacement

In factory automation and process control, the EP1K10TC144-3 replaces obsolete discrete-logic boards implementing state controllers, timer chains, and alarm encoders. With 576 logic elements, it can hold tens of state machines plus combinational encoding logic, and its SRAM-based configuration supports field updates via JTAG when product firmware changes. Industrial users benefit from the part's commercial 0-70°C rating suitable for enclosed control cabinets and the 144-LQFP package's compatibility with standard reflow profiles. A typical design places the FPGA between sensor-conditioning ASICs and a microcontroller SPI/I²C bus, offloading bit-banging and protocol conversion. Note that for new industrial designs, AEC-Q100 is not applicable; choose a modern industrial-grade Cyclone or MAX 10 instead.

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Telecom Glue Logic and Protocol Conversion

The EP1K10TC144-3 was widely deployed in early-2000s telecom equipment for low-speed protocol conversion, framing, and clock-domain crossing. Its four embedded array blocks implement dual-port RAM buffers for HDLC, UART, or framing tasks, while the 200 MHz internal frequency supports high-speed serial bit alignment. The 92 I/Os accommodate parallel TDM bus interfaces common in T1/E1 and H.110 telecom backplanes. In a typical application the FPGA sits between a framer IC and a network processor, offloading cell delineation and alarm detection. Designers should validate jitter tolerance with the VCCINT 2.5V supply and observe the Altera recommended PLL configuration guidelines if more than one clock domain is needed.

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Embedded System Peripheral Expansion

Embedded motherboards in test, medical, and instrumentation equipment frequently pair a low-cost microcontroller with an FPGA that adds custom peripherals: PWM generators, encoder counters, custom LCD controllers, or parallel data acquisition channels. The EP1K10TC144-3 with 10K gates and 92 I/Os is sized for exactly this role, providing several dozen soft peripherals alongside bus-interface glue. The 12 Kbits of block RAM serves as FIFO storage for ADC/DAC streaming. In a typical design, the FPGA connects to the MCU via an 8/16-bit SRAM-style bus, offloading deterministic timing tasks from the MCU's interrupt-driven software. Verify timing margin with Quartus II Static Timing Analysis since the part is in NRND status.

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Test Equipment Custom Instrumentation

Custom ATE and bench-instrument designers use the EP1K10TC144-3 to implement pattern generators, custom stimulus sequencers, and protocol-aware triggering. The 200 MHz operation supports high-speed digital stimulus generation, and the dual-port EAB RAM stores long test patterns or captured waveforms. The 144-LQFP package allows inspection-friendly hand-soldering for prototype builds, and JTAG-based programming enables rapid firmware iteration during development. A typical test fixture places the FPGA between a USB or Ethernet host controller and a device-under-test, with the FPGA translating high-level commands into device-specific timing sequences. The NRND status means engineers should plan migration to MAX 10 or Cyclone for new ATE platforms.

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Legacy Design Maintenance and Repair

The EP1K10TC144-3 remains an active maintenance component for installed equipment in telecom central offices, industrial control systems, and military electronics with multi-decade service lives. Repair depots and OEM service organizations use it to rebuild failed boards without redesigning the surrounding PCB. With 144-LQFP same-as-original packaging, the part drops into existing boards designed in the early 2000s. Authorized distributor stock at DigiKey and Heisener (verified 2026-09-07) supports repair operations. For long-term support, customers should engage Intel / Altera franchised distributors about lifetime-buy arrangements or migrate to the Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22, which offers a pin-compatible 144-pin footprint and modern Quartus Prime toolchain.

Ringkasan Produk Direkomendasikan

EP1K10TC144-3N Intel Digunakan di dalam: Legacy Bus Interface Bridging, Telecom Glue Logic and Protocol Conversion, Embedded System Peripheral Expansion, Legacy Design Maintenance and Repair EP1K30TC144-3 Intel Digunakan di dalam: Legacy Bus Interface Bridging, Telecom Glue Logic and Protocol Conversion EP4CE6E22 modern Cyclone IV migration target Digunakan di dalam: Legacy Bus Interface Bridging, Industrial Control Logic Replacement, Test Equipment Custom Instrumentation, Legacy Design Maintenance and Repair EP1K10TC144-2N Intel Digunakan di dalam: Industrial Control Logic Replacement, Test Equipment Custom Instrumentation 10M02SCE144 MAX 10 modern migration with non-volatile flash Digunakan di dalam: Industrial Control Logic Replacement, Embedded System Peripheral Expansion EP4CE30F23 Cyclone IV modern migration Digunakan di dalam: Telecom Glue Logic and Protocol Conversion EP1C6TC144 Altera Digunakan di dalam: Embedded System Peripheral Expansion EP1K10TC100-3 Intel Digunakan di dalam: Test Equipment Custom Instrumentation EP1K10TC144-3F factory-traceable variant for OEM repair Digunakan di dalam: Legacy Design Maintenance and Repair
What family and gate count does the EP1K10TC144-3 belong to?
The EP1K10TC144-3 belongs to Altera's ACEX-1K family and provides approximately 10,000 typical gates. According to the verified web data, the device contains 576 logic elements (LEs), 12,288 RAM bits, and four embedded array blocks. It is one of the smallest ACEX-1K devices, intended for low-cost glue-logic and small bus-interface designs where 92 user I/O pins are sufficient.
What package and pin count does the EP1K10TC144-3 use?
The EP1K10TC144-3 uses a 144-pin LQFP (also referenced as TQFP or PQFP144) surface-mount package. The "T144" suffix in the part number designates this package. With 92 user I/O pins and dedicated JTAG, power, and configuration pins, the 144-LQFP package provides adequate routing for embedded array, logic array, and I/O resources in a single low-profile footprint.
What is the operating voltage of the EP1K10TC144-3?
The EP1K10TC144-3 operates with a 2.5 V core voltage (VCCINT) on a 0.22 µm CMOS process and supports 3.3 V tolerant I/O banks (VCCIO). Verified data confirms the 2.5 V internal supply, with VCCIO typically set to 3.3 V for legacy 5 V-tolerant interfacing through external resistors. Designers must decouple both rails per the Altera ACEX-1K handbook recommendations.
Where to buy the EP1K10TC144-3 online?
The EP1K10TC144-3 can be purchased from authorized distributors including DigiKey (datasheet and current stock at digikey.com/en/products/detail/intel/EP1K10TC144-3/703771) and Arrow (arrow.com/en/products/ep1k10tc144-3/altera). Heisener currently lists approximately in stock. As of 2026-09-07, single-unit pricing begins around $18.40, with volume pricing available at 100, 500, and 1000-piece breaks.
What is the price of the EP1K10TC144-3 as of 2026?
As of 2026-09-07, the EP1K10TC144-3 is priced at approximately $18.40 for single units, $16.10 at qty 10, $14.20 at qty 100, $12.75 at qty 500, and $11.55 at qty 1000, based on aggregated distributor pricing. Pricing reflects the part's NRND (Not Recommended for New Design) lifecycle status and limited authorized inventory; remaining stock is held by independent distributors at varying price points.
What is the lead time for the EP1K10TC144-3?
According to Heisener listing data (2026-09-07), the EP1K10TC144-3 can ship immediately with an estimated delivery window of Jun 23 to Jun 28 for expedited orders. Lead times from independent stock may extend 4-12 weeks depending on lot size and factory traceability documentation. For new designs, consider modern Cyclone or MAX 10 equivalents with stable long-term supply.
Is the EP1K10TC144-3 in stock at major distributors?
Yes, DigiKey lists the EP1K10TC144-3 as shipping today, and Heisener reports in stock (2026-09-07). Because the part is in NRND status, authorized-channel stock is finite; buyers planning production runs should confirm lifetime-buy options with Intel / Altera franchised distributors or qualify a modern alternative such as the Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22 or MAX 10 10M02SCE144.
EP1K10TC144-3 vs EP1K10TC100-3 - which is better for a 144-pin design?
Both are ACEX-1K family members with the same -3 speed grade and 10K typical gates, but the EP1K10TC144-3 comes in a 144-LQFP package with 92 user I/Os, while the EP1K10TC100-3 uses a 100-LQFP package with fewer I/O pins. For designs requiring 92 user I/Os and the larger 144-LQFP footprint, the EP1K10TC144-3 is the correct choice. Choose the EP1K10TC100-3 only if your PCB is laid out for the 100-pin package.
EP1K10TC144-3 vs EP1K30TC144-3 - what is the difference?
Both parts share the same 144-LQFP package and -3 speed grade, but the EP1K30TC144-3 (ACEX-1K 30K gates) provides roughly three times the logic capacity, more EABs, and additional block RAM compared to the EP1K10TC144-3 (10K gates). If your design fits within 576 LEs and 12 Kbits of RAM, the EP1K10TC144-3 is sufficient; otherwise choose the EP1K30TC144-3 for additional logic headroom on the same PCB footprint.
When should I choose the EP1K10TC144-3 over a modern Cyclone FPGA?
Choose the EP1K10TC144-3 when maintaining a legacy board design, repairing existing equipment, or matching a pin-defined PCB footprint that requires ACEX-1K family compatibility. For new designs, prefer the Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22 or MAX 10 10M02SCE144 - both offer non-volatile configuration, lower power, modern synthesis tool support (Quartus Prime), and active lifecycle status versus the EP1K10TC144-3's NRND status.
Is the EP1K10TC144-3 suitable for new product designs?
No, the EP1K10TC144-3 is in NRND (Not Recommended for New Design) status per Intel / Altera's product lifecycle policy. New designs should use the Cyclone series (Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22 or Cyclone 10 LP 10CL025) or MAX 10 family (10M02SCE144) which offer non-volatile flash configuration, active NRND-free lifecycles, modern Quartus Prime toolchain support, and significantly lower power consumption.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EP1K10TC144-3?
The best pin-compatible drop-in replacement for the EP1K10TC144-3 is the EP1K10TC144-3N (lead-free / RoHS variant in the same 144-LQFP package). For modern designs needing the same footprint, the Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22 (144-EQFP) is a popular migration path but requires Quartus Prime re-synthesis. The EP1K10TC144-2N (speed grade -2) is a functional alternative in the same package for designs tolerating slower timing.
Can the EP1K10TC144-2N replace the EP1K10TC144-3?
Yes, the EP1K10TC144-2N is a same-package drop-in alternative in the ACEX-1K family with the same 10K gates and 144-LQFP footprint as the EP1K10TC144-3. The difference is the speed grade: -2 is slower than -3, with lower maximum internal frequency. If your design has timing margin and meets setup/hold with the -2 grade, it can directly replace the -3 part; if not, the -3 is required for full 200 MHz operation.
Where to download the EP1K10TC144-3 datasheet PDF?
The EP1K10TC144-3 datasheet can be downloaded from Intel's programmable solutions group at intel.com (search for ACEX-1K datasheet), from DigiKey's product page (digikey.com/en/products/detail/intel/EP1K10TC144-3/703771), from Octopart (octopart.com/datasheet/part/intel/EP1K10TC144-3), or from datasheets.com (datasheets.com/altera/ep1k10tc144-3). Note that the ACEX-1K datasheet covers the entire device family rather than a per-MPN document.
Where to find the EP1K10TC144-3 pinout?
The EP1K10TC144-3 pinout is documented in the Altera ACEX-1K Data Sheet chapter covering the TQFP144 package. The package has 144 pins including 92 user I/Os, dedicated JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), power (VCCINT, VCCIO, GND), and configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSELn, DCLK). Refer to the official ACEX-1K datasheet pin tables or XAIPART's package diagram for the 144-LQFP layout.

Data referensi engineering untuk EP1K10TC144-3 — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.

Panduan Pemilihan

Choose the EP1K10TC144-3 when maintaining legacy boards with ACEX-1K 144-LQFP footprints, repairing installed equipment, or matching a specific 10K-gate / 92-I/O design that was originally synthesized for the -3 speed grade. For new designs, prefer the Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22 (144-EQFP, Quartus Prime, non-volatile configuration) or MAX 10 10M02SCE144 (instant-on, smaller die). Use the EP1K10TC144-3N when RoHS compliance is required, and the EP1K10TC144-2N/-1N when designs have timing margin and lower cost is critical. All five variants share the same 144-LQFP footprint, enabling PCB reuse across speed grades and RoHS/non-RoHS variants.

Pembandingan dengan Alternatif

Parameter Umum Produk Ini EP1K10TC144-3N EP1K10TC144-2N EP1K10TC144-1N EP1K30TC144-3
Package 144-LQFP (TQFP144) 144-LQFP (TQFP144) - same 144-LQFP (TQFP144) - same 144-LQFP (TQFP144) - same 144-LQFP (TQFP144) - same
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera
Family ACEX-1K ACEX-1K ACEX-1K ACEX-1K ACEX-1K
Typical Gates 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 30,000
Speed Grade -3 (fastest) -3 (fastest) -2 (mid) -1 (slowest) -3 (fastest)
Logic Elements 576 576 576 576 1,728
Embedded RAM Bits 12,288 12,288 12,288 12,288 24,576
User I/O Pins 92 92 92 92 92
RoHS / Lead-Free Non-RoHS (SnPb) RoHS / Lead-Free RoHS / Lead-Free RoHS / Lead-Free Non-RoHS (SnPb)
Lifecycle Status NRND NRND NRND NRND NRND

Diferensiator Kunci

  • Highest speed grade in same-footprint ACEX-1K family (vsEP1K10TC144-2N)
  • RoHS compliance availability in same package (vsEP1K10TC144-3N)
  • Smallest ACEX-1K member (10K gates) with 92 I/Os (vsEP1K30TC144-3)

Catatan Desain

The EP1K10TC144-3 requires separate 2.5V VCCINT and 3.3V VCCIO rails; place 0.1µF decoupling capacitors adjacent to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin pair, plus a single 10µF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the package. Power-on sequencing is not critical but VCCINT should reach 2.5V within 100ms of VCCIO reaching 3.3V to avoid latch-up; in-circuit supervisors are recommended for production boards. Estimated: ICCINT typical ~50 mA and ICCIO ~10 mA per bank based on ACEX-1K family characteristics - verify with worst-case design utilization via the Quartus II PowerPlay analyzer.

Route all four VCCIO bank supplies (VCCIO1-VCCIO4) as wide traces or planes with multiple vias to inner planes; the 144-LQFP package's lead pitch is 0.5 mm and requires 4-mil trace/space rules with microvia stack-ups for dense breakout. Place the configuration EEPROM or MCU configuration driver within 50 mm of DCLK/nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE to avoid signal-integrity issues. Keep JTAG TCK trace under 100 mm with 22Ω series damping if longer routing is unavoidable. Connect MSEL0/MSEL1 to defined logic levels (typically 0/0 for AS mode or 1/0 for PS mode) - do not leave floating.

ACEX-1K SRAM-based FPGAs lose configuration on power-down - a non-volatile configuration source (EPC1, EPC2, MCU bootloader, or flash) is mandatory. Do not leave JTAG TDI/TMS floating during operation; tie them to known logic levels via 10kΩ pull-ups. The configuration clock (DCLK) must be stable before nCONFIG is released. Avoid 5V signals on I/O pins without external series resistors, since VCCIO is 3.3V. For multi-clock designs, use the dedicated CLK pins (CLK0-CLK3) rather than routed clocks to minimize skew.

Estimated: at 200 MHz toggle rate with 70% utilization across 576 LEs, the EP1K10TC144-3 dissipates approximately 0.5-0.8W. The 144-LQFP package has a theta_JA of approximately 35-45 C/W on a standard JEDEC 4-layer PCB, resulting in a 20-35 C junction temperature rise above ambient - well within the 0-70 C commercial rating. For higher utilization designs, add thermal vias under the exposed die pad region and route inner copper planes to spread heat. Do not use the part in sealed enclosures above 60 C ambient without verifying junction temperature via the thermal-resistance formula Tj = Ta + (Pd × theta_JA).

Informasi Konformitas

RoHS
Non Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Bebas Logam Lengket
No
Bebas Halogena
Unknown
Mineral Konflik
Compliant

EP1K10TC144-3 (SnPb terminal finish) is non-RoHS; choose EP1K10TC144-3N for RoHS/lead-free compliance. ACEX-1K family is not AEC-Q100 qualified (commercial grade only). Reach and conflict-minerals compliance per Intel / Altera product declaration.

Data disahkan pada: 2026-09-07 — data disahkan dan disusun oleh tim engineering komponen XAIPART

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