EP1K30TC144-2N
EP1K30TC144-2N - 30K Gate ACEX-1K FPGA 144-TQFP | Intel / Altera
The Intel / Altera EP1K30TC144-2N is a member of the ACEX-1K FPGA family delivering 30,000 system gates, 1,728 logic elements, and 24,576 RAM bits in a 144-pin TQFP (20x20 mm) package. It is fabricated on a 0.22 µm EEPROM-based process and operates from a 2.5 V core supply (2.375 V to 2.625 V) with multi-standard I/O support. The device provides 102 user I/O pins and 216 logic array blocks (LABs), targeting low-cost system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration with embedded array blocks (EABs) for efficient memory and DSP megafunctions.
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device built from an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) -> complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) -> FPGAs -> SoC FPGAs, occupying the mid-to-high density tier for glue logic, parallel processing, and prototype ASIC replacement. The ACEX-1K family in particular introduced an enhanced embedded array architecture that combined look-up-table logic with dedicated dual-port memory blocks, enabling megafunctions such as FIFO buffers, DSP multipliers, and CPU cores within a single chip.
Key features of the EP1K30TC144-2N include 6 EABs delivering up to 24,576 bits of dual-port RAM, four phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, in-system programmability via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG, and multi-voltage I/O support including 3.3 V, 2.5 V, and 1.8 V interfacing. The device supports configuration through Altera's serial configuration devices, passive serial, or JTAG modes. The -2 speed grade denotes a specific Fmax performance bin (~180 MHz internal), while the N suffix indicates lead-free (Pb-free) packaging per RoHS directive compliance.
Architecture-wise, the ACEX-1K family uses a continuous, hierarchical interconnect structure (FastTrack) that provides predictable timing across the device, and each LAB contains 10 logic elements with 4 inputs each. The four PLLs enable on-chip clock multiplication, division, phase shifting, and duty-cycle control, eliminating external clock-management chips in many designs. The 0.22 µm process yields a typical quiescent current below 50 mA at full operation.
Typical applications include telecommunications line-card glue logic, industrial control and motor drive interfaces, prototype ASIC replacement, low-density DSP co-processing, peripheral bridging (PCI to local bus, UART expansion), and legacy system maintenance where a discontinued ASIC must be replaced without a full PCB redesign. The 144-TQFP footprint simplifies hand-soldering and rework compared to BGA alternatives, making the EP1K30TC144-2N attractive for low-volume production, field upgrades, and educational platforms.
When designing with this device, ensure the configuration PROM is correctly sized for the compressed or uncompressed bitstream and that the 2.5 V rail is decoupled with 0.1 µF and 10 µF capacitors close to the VCCINT pins. Designers migrating to newer Altera/Intel families (Cyclone, MAX II) should treat the EP1K30TC144-2N as a long-term availability part via the Altera Mature Products program rather than a new-design platform.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, lead-time intelligence, and same-family drop-in alternatives for engineers maintaining legacy ACEX-1K designs, complementing the original datasheet with practical sourcing guidance.
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