EP1K50TI144-4 - ACEX 1K FPGA 50K Gates 144-TQFP | Altera
MPN: EP1K50TI144-4 ✗ Akhir HidupEP1K50TI144-4 Ringkasan
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device that allows hardware designers to configure digital logic blocks, interconnects, and I/O after manufacture. FPGAs sit within the broader category of programmable logic devices (PLDs), alongside CPLDs and SPLDs, and are widely used for glue logic, prototyping, custom interfaces, signal processing pipelines, and ASIC emulation. The ACEX 1K family specifically targets low-cost, high-volume applications where traditional gate-array ASICs are uneconomical.
Key features of the EP1K50TI144-4 include 2,880 logic elements, 40,960 bits of embedded SRAM, MultiVolt I/O supporting 2.5 V and 3.3 V interfacing on the same die, and 6 dedicated clock/abort input pins. The -4 speed grade places it in the slower tier of the family, but this is acceptable for industrial glue logic, peripheral bridging, and parallel interface expansion. The TQFP-144 package (0.5 mm pitch) is a plastic surface-mount land-grid-compatible outline allowing hand-rework and visual inspection.
Typical applications include industrial control interfaces, parallel bus bridges, custom peripheral controllers, telecommunications line cards (legacy designs), and ASIC prototyping. The wide operating voltage tolerance (2.375 V to 2.625 V core) combined with 3.3 V-tolerant I/O makes it a flexible bridge between older 5 V-tolerant peripherals and modern 2.5 V cores when used with external level shifters.
Designers should note that the ACEX 1K family is now legacy. Quartus II software is required for design entry, and the EP1K50TI144-4 is supported in legacy toolchains. New designs should evaluate Cyclone series or MAX II CPLDs for equivalent functionality with modern tool support.
This page synthesizes pricing data from active distributors, drop-in compatible ACEX 1K speed-grade and package alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the original datasheet, helping engineers source and migrate from this legacy FPGA.
Alternatif penggantian untuk EP1K50TI144-4 — 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 EP1K50TI144-4 (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Family, Operating Temperature.
EP1K50TI144-3N
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Lihat Datasheet →EP1K50TI144-3
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Lihat Datasheet →EP1K50TI144-2N
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Lihat Datasheet →EP1K50TI144-2
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Lihat Datasheet →EP1K30TI144-2N
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Lihat Datasheet →EP1K50TI144-4 Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Family | ACEX 1K |
| Logic Elements | 2,880 |
| Typical Gates | 50,000 |
| Embedded Memory (EAB) | 40,960 bits (5 EABs) |
| Maximum User I/O | 102 |
| Dedicated Input Pins | 6 |
| Paket | TQFP-144 (TI144) |
| Pin Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Core Supply Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V (nominal 2.5 V) |
| I/O Voltage | 2.5 V / 3.3 V MultiVolt |
| Technology | CMOS, SRAM-based, volatile |
| Speed Grade | -4 |
| Suhu Kerja | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Level MSL | 3 (168 hours) |
| Status RoHS | Compliant (Pb-free TQFP available) |
Konfigurasi Pin EP1K50TI144-4
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 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 voltage 2.5 V |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin produk 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 21 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 2.5 V or 3.3 V |
| Pin produk 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 23 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin produk 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 33 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 2.5 V |
| Pin produk 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 35 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 45 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 2.5 V or 3.3 V |
| Pin produk 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 47 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin produk 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 73 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 2.5 V |
| Pin produk 74 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 75 | DEV_CLRn — Device clear (active low) |
| Pin produk 76 | DEV_OE — Device output enable |
| Pin produk 77 | CONFIG_DONE — Configuration complete status |
| Pin produk 78 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin produk 79 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin produk 80 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pin produk 81 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 2.5 V |
| Pin produk 82 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin produk 83 | DATA0 — Configuration data input 0 |
| Pin produk 84 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin produk 85 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 98 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 2.5 V or 3.3 V |
| Pin produk 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 100 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 121 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 2.5 V |
| Pin produk 122 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 134 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 2.5 V or 3.3 V |
| Pin produk 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 136 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
Aplikasi Umum
EP1K50TI144-4 cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Industrial Control Interface Bridge, Parallel Bus Bridge / Legacy Peripheral Expansion, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Telecommunications Line Card Logic, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Custom Peripheral Controller for Embedded Systems.
Industrial Control Interface Bridge
The EP1K50TI144-4 fits industrial control interfaces because its 102 user I/O pins and 2,880 logic elements can implement multi-protocol glue logic between legacy and modern peripherals. The 50,000-gate capacity handles complex state machines for motor control sequencing, while the MultiVolt I/O (2.5 V/3.3 V) bridges 5 V-tolerant sensors through external level shifters. The -4 speed grade's 90 MHz clock is sufficient for deterministic control loops at typical 1-10 kHz control rates, leaving significant timing margin. Operating temperature of -40 C to +85 C meets industrial enclosure requirements. The TQFP-144 package provides hand-rework access for prototype and low-volume production, valuable for custom industrial machinery with long field lifecycles.
Direkomendasikan
Parallel Bus Bridge / Legacy Peripheral Expansion
The EP1K50TI144-4 is well suited for parallel bus bridges connecting older microprocessors to modern peripherals. Its 102 I/O pins comfortably host an 8/16/32-bit data bus plus address and control signals, while the 40,960-bit embedded SRAM provides FIFO buffering for protocol conversion. The 2.5 V core with 3.3 V I/O enables direct interface to 3.3 V peripherals like SDRAM controllers, while external transceivers bridge to 5 V legacy devices. The -4 speed grade is acceptable for bus bridges running at typical 33-50 MHz peripheral speeds. Engineers commonly use the EP1K50 in PCI-to-ISA bridges, IDE-to-SATA converters, and custom peripheral emulators for industrial PCs.
Direkomendasikan
ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP1K50TI144-4 serves as an ASIC prototyping vehicle for designs in the 30,000-50,000 gate range. The 2,880 logic elements map comfortably to mid-complexity ASICs such as custom UART controllers, encryption accelerators, or signal processing front-ends. The 5 Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) provide 40,960 bits of dual-port RAM suitable for FIFO and lookup-table implementations common in ASIC designs. MultiVolt I/O allows the FPGA to interface with mixed-voltage ASIC pin environments during bring-up. Quartus II design tools support incremental compile, enabling rapid ASIC-to-FPGA migration. The TQFP-144 package on standard 0.5 mm pitch is breadboard-friendly for prototype verification.
Direkomendasikan
Telecommunications Line Card Logic
The EP1K50TI144-4 fits legacy telecommunications line cards where it implements custom framing, channelization, and protocol termination functions. Its 102 I/O pins handle T1/E1 data streams plus overhead, while 2,880 logic elements process framing and alarm logic without external DSP. The -4 speed grade delivers 90 MHz clock, sufficient for DS3 (44.736 Mbps) demultiplexing with internal oversampling. Industrial temperature range suits central-office environments. The 2.5 V core with 3.3 V I/O interoperates with classic telecom ASICs like the DS2155 or PM4351. Note: most telecom OEMs have migrated to newer Cyclone IV/V FPGA families for new designs, but EP1K50TI144-4 remains in service in legacy line cards.
Direkomendasikan
Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EP1K50TI144-4 is well matched for custom test and measurement instruments where its 50,000 gates implement timing generators, pattern sequencers, and protocol analyzers. The 102 I/O pins connect to multiple instrument buses (GPIB, USB, parallel data acquisition). The 5 EABs provide 40 Kbits of pattern memory for stimulus generation, while 2,880 logic elements handle sequencer state machines. The -4 speed grade supports pattern rates up to 90 MHz, adequate for digital logic analyzer applications. Industrial temperature and Pb-free TQFP-144 package suit laboratory and field-portable instruments. The MultiVolt I/O simplifies interface to mixed 2.5 V/3.3 V/5 V measurement ASICs.
Direkomendasikan
Custom Peripheral Controller for Embedded Systems
The EP1K50TI144-4 fits custom peripheral controller designs where it implements specialized interfaces not available in standard microcontrollers. Its 2,880 logic elements and 102 I/O pins handle complex peripherals such as camera interfaces, LCD controllers, or custom motor drives. The 40,960-bit embedded SRAM provides frame buffers for small displays or data pre-processing. The 2.5 V core and 3.3 V I/O interoperate with ARM7/ARM9 embedded processors from the same era. Quartus II supports SOPC Builder for soft-core Nios II integration when more complex control is needed. The TQFP-144 package is hand-solderable for prototype embedded systems.
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Data referensi engineering untuk EP1K50TI144-4 — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EP1K50TI144-3N | EP1K50TI144-2N | EP1K30TI144-2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-144 (TI144) | TQFP-144 (TI144) - same | TQFP-144 (TI144) - same | TQFP-144 (TI144) - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) - same | Altera (Intel) - same | Altera (Intel) - same |
| Logic Elements | 2,880 | 2,880 | 2,880 | 1,728 (-40%) |
| Typical Gates | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 30,000 (-40%) |
| Embedded Memory (EAB) | 40,960 bits | 40,960 bits | 40,960 bits | 24,576 bits (-40%) |
| Speed Grade | -4 (90 MHz) | -3 (~130 MHz, +44%) | -2 (~180 MHz, +100%) | -2 (~180 MHz) |
| Maximum User I/O | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Relative Price (qty 100) | 22.10 USD | ~26 USD (+18%) | ~32 USD (+45%) | ~14 USD (-37%) |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Slowest speed grade offers lowest price among EP1K50 family (vsEP1K50TI144-3N)
- Full 50,000-gate density supports more complex logic (vsEP1K30TI144-2N)
- TQFP-144 package allows hand-rework and visual inspection (vsEP1K50FC256-2 (256-pin FBGA))
Catatan Desain
The EP1K50TI144-4 core requires a stable 2.5 V supply at 2.375 V to 2.625 V. Estimated: core ICC is approximately 100-300 mA depending on utilization and clock rate, so budget a regulator with at least 500 mA capacity for a 90% utilized design. Place 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, plus a single 10 uF bulk capacitor per supply rail. Configuration device current (EPC2) should be budgeted separately at approximately 50 mA peak during configuration. Power-on ramp should be monotonic; reset is held internally until VCC reaches the brown-out threshold.
Estimated: the TQFP-144 package has a theta_JA of approximately 25 C/W (no airflow, JEDEC test board) and 15 C/W with 100 LFM airflow. At full utilization with all I/O toggling, the EP1K50 may dissipate 1.5-2 W, yielding a 38-50 C junction temperature rise above ambient. Industrial-grade parts rated to 85 C ambient therefore have only 35-47 C thermal margin. For continuous high-utilization designs, place a copper flood on inner PCB layers beneath the package to reduce theta_JA. Do not exceed 125 C junction temperature or device reliability degrades.
The TQFP-144 package uses 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads. Per IPC-7351 land pattern guidelines, use 0.30 mm wide by 1.50 mm long surface-mount pads with 0.50 mm pitch. Solder mask dams between pads must be at least 0.20 mm wide for reliable assembly. Route all signals on inner layers with micro-vias or escape to outer-layer traces within 5 mm of the package edge. Power planes should be split so that the noisy MultiVolt VCCIO bank does not couple into VCCINT - separate analog and digital ground regions and stitch with vias near the package. Avoid routing high-speed signals (LVDS or DDR) adjacent to JTAG pins to minimize crosstalk during boundary-scan testing.
Common pitfalls: (1) Do not apply 5 V to any I/O pin - the EP1K50 is rated for 3.3 V maximum. Use external level shifters for 5 V interfaces. (2) Configuration pins (nCONFIG, MSEL0/1, nSTATUS) must be properly terminated with 1-10 kohm pull-ups or pull-downs per the configuration mode selection. (3) The DEV_OE pin must be held LOW during power-up or I/O pins will drive random patterns, potentially damaging external devices. (4) Always compile with Quartus II 13.0sp1 or earlier - newer Quartus Prime versions have removed ACEX 1K device support. (5) Verify your design's worst-case timing against the -4 speed grade fMAX before committing to PCB layout.
Informasi Konformitas
RoHS compliant (Pb-free TQFP, 'T' suffix). REACH and halogen-free status unknown - verify with supplier. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade only). Per Altera product documentation, the 'T' in part number indicates Pb-free lead finish.