EPF6016ATC144-3N - FLEX 6000 FPGA 16K Gates 1320 Cells TQFP-144
MPN: EPF6016ATC144-3N ✗ Akhir HidupEPF6016ATC144-3N Ringkasan
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows designers to implement custom digital logic circuits by configuring an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells after manufacture. FPGAs sit above CPLDs and gate arrays in the programmable logic hierarchy, offering higher logic density, finer-grained parallelism, and on-chip memory. The FLEX 6000 family specifically targets low-cost, high-volume designs that previously required fixed gate arrays, providing fast design iteration during prototyping.
Key features of the EPF6016ATC144-3N include 1,320 logic elements (132 LABs/Logic Array Blocks), 117 user I/O pins, embedded SRAM configuration memory (SRAM-based, volatile configuration requiring external configuration device), in-system programmability via JTAG, and a speed grade of -3 indicating the commercial high-performance tier. The TQFP-144 package exposes all major interface signals including dedicated clock inputs, JTAG, and configuration pins.
The OptiFLEX architecture minimizes die size through continuous, segmented routing resources interleaved with Logic Array Blocks. Each LAB contains ten logic elements with 4-input look-up tables (LUTs), a carry chain for arithmetic, and a cascade chain for wide fan-in functions. The device supports true dual-port and single-port embedded memory blocks for FIFO and register-file applications, plus dedicated I/O registers for high-speed source-synchronous interfaces.
Typical applications for the EPF6016ATC144-3N include glue logic integration in telecommunications line cards, industrial control and factory automation controllers, low-cost replacement for fixed gate arrays in high-volume consumer products, bridge and protocol conversion between legacy peripherals, and educational or prototyping platforms where designers need a robust, mature, programmable logic fabric. The 117 available I/Os support a wide range of parallel bus widths and mixed-signal interface requirements.
When designing with this device, note that the FLEX 6000 family uses SRAM configuration cells, so the bitstream must be reloaded from an external serial or parallel configuration PROM (such as the EPC2 or EPC8) on every power-up. Plan board layout to keep the 144-pin TQFP decoupling network within the inductance budget and to ensure JTAG chain access for in-system programming.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives drawn from the FLEX 6000 family, and practical design notes not found in the original manufacturer datasheet.
Alternatif penggantian untuk EPF6016ATC144-3N — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EPF6016ATC144-3N (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Configuration Method, Speed Grade.
EPF6016ATC144-3
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF6016ATC144-3N Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Architecture | OptiFLEX |
| Logic Elements | 1,320 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 132 |
| Typical Gate Count | 16,000 gates |
| User I/O Pins | 117 |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 142.86 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.42 micron CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Configuration Memory Type | SRAM (volatile) |
| Paket | TQFP-144 |
| Suhu Kerja | Commercial (0C to +70C) |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
Konfigurasi Pin EPF6016ATC144-3N
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (per FLEX 6000 datasheet pinout 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 6 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 7 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin produk 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 21 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 23 | VCC — 3.3V I/O supply |
| Pin produk 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 37 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin produk 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 43 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 | VCC — 3.3V I/O supply |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 59 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 69 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 71 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 85 | VCC — 3.3V I/O supply |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 91 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 101 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin produk 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 107 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 | VCC — 3.3V I/O supply |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 123 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 130 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 133 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin produk 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 |
Aplikasi Umum
EPF6016ATC144-3N cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridge, Telecommunications Line Card Interface, Legacy Gate Array Replacement, Educational FPGA Prototyping Platform, Custom Peripheral Controller (MCU Co-Processor), High-Volume Consumer Electronics Production.
Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridge
The EPF6016ATC144-3N's 1,320 logic elements and 117 user I/Os make it well suited for industrial glue-logic integration where designers must bridge legacy parallel buses (ISA, PC/104, VME) to modern peripherals. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the 142.86 MHz internal frequency supports medium-speed bus arbitration and protocol conversion. Place the FPGA between a microcontroller and an industrial bus transceiver, using its 117 I/Os to fan out address/data buses and implement custom wait-state logic. The TQFP-144 footprint fits standard industrial PCB form factors, and JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) enables in-system reconfiguration during commissioning. Trade-off: the FLEX 6000 architecture lacks the transceivers and hard IP blocks found in Cyclone IV/V, so complex interfaces must be implemented in soft logic at the cost of logic element utilization.
Direkomendasikan
Telecommunications Line Card Interface
In telecom line-card designs, the EPF6016ATC144-3N serves as a programmable framer and protocol converter between T1/E1 transceivers and backplane ASICs. The device's 117 user I/Os comfortably support 8-bit parallel data plus framing overhead across multiple T1/E1 channels, while the 16K-gate capacity accommodates HDLC controllers and elastic store buffers in soft logic. Per the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the OptiFLEX architecture's continuous routing resources minimize timing skew across clock domains, which is critical for telecom jitter budgets. Power consumption at 3.3 V core scales linearly with toggle rate; estimate ~1.5-2 W for typical line-card utilization. The obsolete status means new telecom designs should evaluate Cyclone IV E with transceivers for higher-density applications.
Direkomendasikan
Legacy Gate Array Replacement
The EPF6016ATC144-3N was specifically designed as a low-cost alternative to fixed gate arrays in high-volume applications, making it a natural choice for redesign projects replacing obsolete masked ASICs. With 16K typical gates and 1,320 logic elements, the device covers the density range of small-to-medium gate arrays commonly used in consumer peripherals, industrial controllers, and automotive body electronics. Designers benefit from short development cycles (no mask charges) and post-production logic changes via JTAG. According to the FLEX 6000 family overview, the OptiFLEX architecture was optimized for design migration from gate arrays, preserving timing closure characteristics. Consider migrating to Cyclone IV E for new gate-array replacement designs where active lifecycle support is required.
Direkomendasikan
Educational FPGA Prototyping Platform
The EPF6016ATC144-3N is a popular device in university and vocational FPGA design courses because of its manageable 1,320 logic elements, mature Quartus II toolchain support, and abundant reference designs. Students can implement complete processors, signal processing pipelines, and custom peripherals within the 16K-gate budget, while the 117 I/Os support breadboard-friendly prototyping with standard peripherals (LEDs, switches, seven-segment displays). Per the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the device's SRAM-based configuration enables rapid iteration: program via JTAG in seconds and observe results immediately. The TQFP-144 package is hand-solderable with care, supporting student-built dev boards. Trade-off: legacy Quartus II support means students should supplement coursework with modern Cyclone V or MAX 10 device exposure for industry-relevant toolchain experience.
Direkomendasikan
Custom Peripheral Controller (MCU Co-Processor)
In embedded systems, the EPF6016ATC144-3N functions as a programmable co-processor that offloads custom I/O protocols, encoder/decoder logic, or DSP preprocessing from the main microcontroller. With 1,320 logic elements and 117 I/Os, the FPGA can implement multiple UARTs, SPI masters, PWM generators, and quadrature decoders simultaneously, freeing the MCU for application-layer tasks. The 142.86 MHz internal frequency supports real-time protocol handling at standard baud rates with margin. Per the FLEX 6000 datasheet, dedicated I/O registers simplify source-synchronous interface design, while embedded memory blocks (per LAB) accommodate small FIFOs. The SRAM-based configuration allows field upgrades via JTAG for deployed units. Trade-off: power consumption at 3.3 V scales with utilization, so battery-powered applications should evaluate low-power alternatives.
Direkomendasikan
High-Volume Consumer Electronics Production
The EPF6016ATC144-3N was widely deployed in high-volume consumer products (printers, set-top boxes, gaming peripherals) where its low unit cost and FLEX 6000 family maturity enabled cost-sensitive designs without sacrificing flexibility. With 16K gates, designers can implement custom video processing, audio mixing, or interface bridging in a single device, replacing multiple discrete logic ICs and reducing BOM cost and PCB area. Per Altera FLEX 6000 family documentation, the OptiFLEX architecture's segmented routing allows high logic density at 0.42 micron CMOS cost points competitive with gate arrays. JTAG programming supports final test and field updates. Note: because the EPF6016ATC144-3N is now obsolete, new consumer designs should consider Cyclone IV E or Lattice ECP5 for production with active lifecycle support.
Direkomendasikan
Ringkasan Produk Direkomendasikan
Data referensi engineering untuk EPF6016ATC144-3N — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EPF6016ATC144-3 | EPF6016ATC144-2N | EPF6016ATC144-2 | EPF6016ATC144-1N | EPF6016ATC144-1 | EPF6010ATC144-3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same |
| Family | FLEX 6000 | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same |
| Logic Elements | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ~880 (EPF6010) |
| User I/Os | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 (same pinout) |
| Speed Grade | -3 (high-performance) | -3 | -2 (standard) | -2 (standard) | -1 (lowest) | -1 (lowest) | -3 |
| Core Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Typical Gate Count | 16,000 gates | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 10,000 |
| Configuration Type | SRAM (volatile) | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Same TQFP-144 footprint with identical pinout (vsEPF6016ATC144-2N)
- 16K gates vs 10K gates for higher-density designs (vsEPF6010ATC144-3N)
- Industry-standard Altera/Intel tooling (Quartus II) (vsXilinx Spartan-3 (cross-vendor, not drop-in))
Catatan Desain
The FLEX 6000 family requires a stable 3.3 V core supply (VCCINT) and a 3.3 V I/O supply (VCCIO). Per Altera FLEX 6000 design guidelines, decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin, plus a bulk 10-100 uF tantalum or polymer capacitor near the device. Power-on reset requirements mandate VCC ramp time between 1 ms and 100 ms - faster or slower ramps can cause configuration failure. Use a dedicated voltage regulator (such as an LT1117 or LM317) for the FPGA supply, not a shared rail, to prevent noise coupling from switching converters.
TQFP-144 PCB layout requires careful escape routing due to the 0.5 mm pitch leads. Per IPC-2221 and Altera layout guidelines, use 8-mil traces with 8-mil spaces for signal escapes, and place a continuous ground plane on the layer immediately beneath the device for return-path integrity. The 117 user I/Os are arranged on all four sides of the package; route clock signals on inner layers with controlled impedance (50 ohm single-ended or 100 ohm differential) and keep JTAG signals away from high-speed switching nets to avoid programming errors.
Because the EPF6016ATC144-3N uses volatile SRAM configuration, forgetting to connect an external configuration PROM (EPC2, EPC4, or EPC8) will cause the FPGA to remain unconfigured after power-up, appearing as a non-functional device. Per the FLEX 6000 handbook, also ensure the nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE signals are properly pulled up and monitored. A common mistake is using the wrong configuration mode - the device supports serial (bitstream < 2 Mbit) and parallel (byte-wide) modes selected by MSEL pins. Verify MSEL settings match your configuration PROM and Quartus project settings before board bring-up.
For reliable JTAG programming and boundary-scan testing, the EPF6016ATC144-3N requires a 4-wire JTAG chain (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) plus optional TRST. Per IEEE 1149.1 and Altera application note AN39, place a JTAG header on the board with 10K pull-ups on TCK, TMS, and TDI. If multiple devices share the JTAG chain, ensure TDO-to-TDI daisy-chain ordering matches the Quartus programmer file. For multi-FPGA boards, use a JTAG buffer (such as the SN74LVTH125 or similar) to drive long TCK traces and prevent signal integrity issues.
Informasi Konformitas
RoHS and REACH compliance not explicitly stated in verified web data. Part is obsolete. Original Altera FLEX 6000 family predates widespread RoHS compliance; lead-free variants may exist but were not confirmed in the verified data.