EPF10K50VRC240-3 - 50K Gate Flex 10K FPGA, 189 I/O, 240-RQFP | Intel / Altera
MPN: EPF10K50VRC240-3 ✗ Akhir HidupEPF10K50VRC240-3 Ringkasan
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device that allows engineers to implement custom digital logic via a configuration bitstream stored in SRAM. The Flex 10K family, launched in the late 1990s, was the industry's first family to embed an array of logic alongside dedicated memory blocks (EABs, Embedded Array Blocks), pioneering the System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) concept. FPGAs sit hierarchically within the broader categories of programmable logic devices (PLDs) and digital integrated circuits.
Key features of the EPF10K50VRC240-3 include 360 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) with embedded array blocks for distributed dual-port RAM and ROM, four phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, programmable interconnect, and multi-voltage I/O supporting PCI, LVTTL, LVCMOS, and other standards. The 240-pin RQFP package with exposed pad supports both commercial (0°C to 70°C) and industrial temperature grades.
Technically, the EPF10K50VRC240-3 uses a 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM process and a 3.3V core supply with 5V-tolerant I/O. The architecture combines 2,880 logic elements organized into 360 LABs, each containing 8 logic elements, and 20 embedded array blocks providing up to 20 Kbits of dual-port RAM. The device supports in-system programmability (ISP) via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan interface and serial configuration, allowing field upgrades.
Typical applications include legacy telecom interface cards, industrial control logic, glue logic replacement, and embedded DSP prototyping. Designers often select the EPF10K50VRC240-3 to maintain long-life-cycle industrial or aerospace systems where the original Flex 10K design is already deployed.
When designing with the EPF10K50VRC240-3, ensure proper decoupling of all VCCINT and VCCIO pins with 0.1 µF and 10 µF capacitors placed close to the package. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a ground plane for mechanical stability and improved thermal performance.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the original manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers evaluating the EPF10K50VRC240-3 for new designs or legacy maintenance.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EPF10K50VRC240-3 (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Configuration Method, Family, Operating Temperature, Series.
EPF10K50VRC240-2N
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF10K50VRC240-2
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF10K50VRC240-1N
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF10K50VRC240-1
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF10K50VR1240-4
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF10K50VRC240-3 Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Series | Flex 10K |
| Family | Flex 10K (FLEX 10K, SRAM-based) |
| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Typical Gates | 50,000 |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 2,880 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 360 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 20,480 (EABs) |
| User I/Os | 189 |
| Paket | 240-BFQFP (RQFP) Exposed Pad |
| Jumlah Pin | 240 |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Suhu Kerja | 0°C to 70°C (Commercial) |
| Internal Frequency | 66.67 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 0.6 ns |
| Speed Grade | -3 (mid-range) |
| Core Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Configuration Method | SRAM, JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), serial |
Konfigurasi Pin EPF10K50VRC240-3
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank assignment per datasheet pin table) |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 5 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 6 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 11 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 14 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pin produk 15 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin produk 16 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin produk 17 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pin produk 18 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin produk 19 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin produk 20 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete (open drain) |
| Pin produk 21 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin produk 22 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin produk 23 | nCE — Chip enable (active low) |
| Pin produk 24 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 29 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 30 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 34 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 37 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 40 | OE — Output enable (global) |
| Pin produk 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 43 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 45 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 48 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 52 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 53 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 58 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 59 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 61 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 66 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 71 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 76 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 81 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 84 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 89 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 94 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 95 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 99 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 101 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 104 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 107 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 109 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 110 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 112 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 113 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 117 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 121 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 122 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 124 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 127 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 130 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 133 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 135 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 136 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 140 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 141 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 142 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 145 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 146 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 147 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 148 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 149 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 150 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 151 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 152 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 153 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 154 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 155 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 156 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 157 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 158 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 159 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 160 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 161 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 162 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 163 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 164 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 165 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 166 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 167 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 168 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 169 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 170 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 171 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 172 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 173 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 174 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 175 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 176 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 177 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 178 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 179 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 180 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 181 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 182 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 183 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 184 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 185 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 186 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 187 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 188 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 189 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 190 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 191 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 192 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 193 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 194 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 195 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 196 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 197 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 198 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 199 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 200 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 201 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 202 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 203 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 204 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 205 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 206 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 207 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 208 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 209 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 210 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 211 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 212 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 213 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 214 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 215 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 216 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 217 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 218 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 219 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin produk 220 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 221 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 222 | GCLK — Global clock input |
| Pin produk 223 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 224 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 225 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 226 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 227 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 228 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 229 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 230 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 231 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 232 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin produk 233 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 234 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 235 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 236 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 237 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 238 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 239 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 240 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Aplikasi Umum
EPF10K50VRC240-3 cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Legacy Telecom Interface Cards, Industrial Control and PLC Logic, Glue Logic and ASIC Replacement, Embedded DSP and Signal Routing Prototyping, Test Equipment and ATE Backplanes, Avionics and Aerospace Legacy Subsystems.
Legacy Telecom Interface Cards
The EPF10K50VRC240-3 fits legacy telecom interface cards because its 50K-gate / 2,880-LE capacity, 189 user I/Os, and embedded array blocks (EABs) for distributed RAM are well-matched to T1/E1 framer glue logic, channel aggregation, and ATM cell mapping. The 0.6 ns propagation delay at speed grade -3 keeps critical timing margins tight for 66.67 MHz internal bus work. Multi-standard I/O (LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI) lets the same device interface directly to legacy line-driver ASICs without external level translators. Long-term telecom systems that qualified the Flex 10K continue to deploy this part for decades to avoid costly re-qualification.
Direkomendasikan
Industrial Control and PLC Logic
The EPF10K50VRC240-3 is well-suited to industrial PLC front-ends and discrete I/O controllers where 189 user I/Os map cleanly to multi-axis stepper or servo enable lines, encoder inputs, and high-density optocoupler banks. Its commercial 0°C to 70°C range plus optional industrial variants handle typical factory-floor environments. The 3.3V core / 5V-tolerant I/O bridge directly to legacy 5V peripherals and modern 3.3V MCUs. JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) in-system programming enables field updates through maintenance ports, a major advantage for distributed control cabinets. The exposed pad on the 240-RQFP also anchors mechanical stress on vibration-heavy panels.
Direkomendasikan
Glue Logic and ASIC Replacement
The EPF10K50VRC240-3 excels as a glue-logic consolidator in mid-complexity systems, replacing dozens of discrete 74-series TTL/CMOS parts and small ASMs with a single reconfigurable device. Its 2,880 logic elements comfortably absorb 100 to 200 equivalent 16-pin PALs, while the 360 LABs organize timing across address, data, and control bus domains. With 0.6 ns propagation delay at -3 grade, it easily meets 66.67 MHz processor interface budgets. SRAM configuration permits late-stage design changes that pure ASICs cannot match, reducing respin costs. Cost-sensitive designs that need ~50K gates prefer this part over larger Flex 10K devices to optimize silicon area.
Direkomendasikan
Embedded DSP and Signal Routing Prototyping
The EPF10K50VRC240-3 supports embedded DSP prototyping through its EAB-based distributed dual-port RAM, which can map small FIFOs and coefficient tables for FIR/IIR filter structures. Its 66.67 MHz internal frequency supports audio-rate DSP at 44.1 kHz with substantial processing headroom, while the 189 I/Os accommodate parallel data capture from ADCs/DACs in the 30 to 50 MSPS range. Multi-voltage I/O banks ease integration with mixed 3.3V/5V signal chains. This device is popular in legacy digital-audio mixing consoles and prototype modem cards where time-to-market matters and design evolution is expected.
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Test Equipment and ATE Backplanes
The EPF10K50VRC240-3 is a strong fit for ATE backplanes and instrumentation back-end boards because its 189 user I/Os map naturally to instrument matrix switching, relay drivers, and trigger distribution channels. The 0.6 ns propagation delay at speed grade -3 supports the deterministic timing required for IEEE 1149.5 backplane test and parallel stimulus buses. Embedded array blocks simplify implementation of timing-pattern RAMs that drive stimulus channels. JTAG-based configuration enables factory re-flashing during ATE calibration cycles, a significant operational advantage. Aerospace and military test stands benefit from the device's long-proven reliability profile.
Direkomendasikan
Avionics and Aerospace Legacy Subsystems
The EPF10K50VRC240-3 remains deployed in long-life avionics subsystems where original Flex 10K bitstreams have been DO-254 certified and cannot be ported without costly re-qualification. Its commercial 0 to 70°C operating range is sufficient for cabin and ground segments, while the 240-RQFP package offers the rugged mechanical profile required in airborne bay installations. JTAG and serial configuration support both factory programming and field updates through approved maintenance tools. Engineers maintaining these systems rely on the part's mature silicon revision history to ensure bitstream stability across multi-decade fleet lifetimes.
Direkomendasikan
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Data referensi engineering untuk EPF10K50VRC240-3 — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EPF10K50VRC240-2N | EPF10K50VRC240-1N | EPF10K50VR1240-4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 240-RQFP (BFQFP) | 240-RQFP - same | 240-RQFP - same | 240-RQFP - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Typical Gates | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Logic Elements | 2,880 | 2,880 | 2,880 | 2,880 |
| User I/Os | 189 | 189 | 189 | 189 |
| Speed Grade | -3 (mid) | -2 (slower) | -1 (slowest) | -4 (fastest) |
| Core Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Mid-range speed grade -3 balances performance and cost (vsEPF10K50VR1240-4)
- 50K-gate density is the sweet spot in the Flex 10K family (vsEPF10K30AQC240-3)
- 3.3V core supply (V suffix) for modern mixed-voltage designs (vsEPF10K50RC240-4)
Catatan Desain
Decouple every VCCINT and VCCIO pin individually with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pin, and bulk-decouple each supply rail with a 47 to 100 µF tantalum or polymer capacitor. The 240-RQFP package has many VCCINT/VCCIO/GND pins distributed around the periphery; populating all of them is mandatory to meet datasheet switching-noise and timing-jitter specifications.
The exposed thermal pad (pin 241) of the 240-RQFP must be soldered to a continuous ground copper plane of at least 1 square inch for commercial-grade operation. Without a proper thermal pad connection, the device may exceed junction temperature limits during sustained 66.67 MHz operation, triggering the on-die thermal-diode-based derating. For environments above 60°C ambient, add a small heatsink or increase copper area to 2 to 3 square inches.
Configuration errors are the most common Flex 10K board bring-up issue. Verify that nCONFIG is held low at power-up and driven high only after all rails are stable. DCLK and DATA0 must be driven by a valid configuration source (EPC2, EPC16, microprocessor, or JTAG). Forgetting to hold CONF_DONE high after configuration or leaving nSTATUS floating will cause intermittent boot failures. Always include a pull-up on nCONFIG and nSTATUS per datasheet section 'Configuration'.
Informasi Konformitas
RoHS compliance status was not explicitly stated in the verified distributor snippets for the non-N suffix -3 part. The 'N' suffix variants (e.g., EPF10K50VRC240-3N if available) are typically Pb-free per Altera / Intel legacy part-number convention. Engineers requiring RoHS-compliant ordering should request the 'N' suffix explicitly.