EP1K100QC208-2 - 100K Gate ACEX-1K FPGA, 208-PQFP | Altera
MPN: EP1K100QC208-2 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25.4 | $254.00 |
| 100 | $22.1 | $2,210.00 |
| 500 | $19.8 | $9,900.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.95 | $17,950.00 |
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| Family | ACEX-1K |
| Logic Elements | 4992 |
| Equivalent Gates | 100,000 |
| Embedded Array Memory | 49,152 bits |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 624 |
| User I/O Pins | 147 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.375 V to 2.625 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 250 MHz |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP (FQFP, gull-wing) |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Commercial |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EP1K100QC208-2 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1, dual-purpose) |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 5 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 6 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 7 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | VCCIO1 β I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin 9 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 11 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 12 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 17 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 18 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 19 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 20 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 21 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 22 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 23 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 24 | VCCIO2 β I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin 25 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 26 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 27 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 28 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 29 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 30 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 31 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 32 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 33 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 34 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 35 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 36 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 37 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 38 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 39 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 40 | VCCIO2 β I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin 41 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 42 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 43 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 44 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 45 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 46 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 47 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 48 | I/O β User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 49 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 50 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 51 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 52 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 53 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 54 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 55 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 56 | VCCIO3 β I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 57 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 58 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 59 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 60 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 61 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 62 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 63 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 64 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 65 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 66 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 67 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 68 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 69 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 70 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 71 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 72 | VCCIO3 β I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 73 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 74 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 75 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 76 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 77 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 78 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 79 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 80 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 81 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 82 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 83 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 84 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 85 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 86 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 87 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 88 | VCCIO4 β I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 89 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 90 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 91 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 92 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 93 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 94 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 95 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 96 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 97 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 98 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 99 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 100 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 101 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 102 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 103 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 104 | VCCIO4 β I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 105 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 106 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 107 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 108 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 109 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 110 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 111 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 112 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 113 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 114 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 115 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 116 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 117 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 118 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 119 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 120 | VCCIO1 β I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin 121 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 122 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 123 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 124 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 125 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 126 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 127 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 128 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 129 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 130 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 131 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 132 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 133 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 134 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 135 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 136 | VCCIO1 β I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin 137 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 138 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 139 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 140 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 141 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 142 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 143 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 144 | I/O β User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 145 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 146 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 147 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 148 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 149 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 150 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 151 | MSEL0 β Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin 152 | MSEL1 β Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pin 153 | MSEL2 β Configuration mode select 2 |
| Pin 154 | nSTATUS β Configuration status (open-drain) |
| Pin 155 | nCONFIG β Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pin 156 | DCLK β Configuration clock input |
| Pin 157 | DATA0 β Configuration data input |
| Pin 158 | nCE β Chip enable (active-low) |
| Pin 159 | CONF_DONE β Configuration done (open-drain) |
| Pin 160 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 161 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 162 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 163 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 164 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 165 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 166 | VCCIO4 β I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 167 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 168 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 169 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 170 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 171 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 172 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 173 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 174 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 175 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 176 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 177 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 178 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 179 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 180 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 181 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 182 | VCCIO4 β I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 183 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 184 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 185 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 186 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 187 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 188 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 189 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 190 | I/O β User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 191 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 192 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 193 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 194 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 195 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 196 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 197 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 198 | VCCIO3 β I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 199 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 200 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 201 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 202 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 203 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 204 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 205 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 206 | I/O β User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 207 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 208 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
EP1K100QC208-2 is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line-Card Interface, Industrial Control and Instrumentation, Legacy System Maintenance and Field Replacement, Educational and Prototyping Platforms, Glue Logic Replacement and Bus Bridging, Low-Cost DSP Pre-Processing Front-End.
Telecommunications Line-Card Interface
The EP1K100QC208-2 fits telecom line-card interface designs where 4,992 logic elements, 49,152 embedded bits, and 147 user I/O pins provide glue logic, framing, and protocol conversion between TDM buses and packet backplanes. At 250 MHz internal clock and 2.5 V core, the device supports standard LVCMOS-2.5 and LVTTL I/O on each interface. The 49 kbit embedded array dual-port memory implements small FIFO buffers for inter-rate conversion without external SRAM, reducing BOM cost. ACEX-1K mid-range density positions the part between CPLDs and high-end FPGAs for cost-sensitive line cards.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Instrumentation
In industrial PLCs, motion controllers, and instrumentation front-ends, the EP1K100QC208-2 supplies the deterministic glue logic and custom DSP datapath that sits between analog front-ends and microcontrollers. The 147 I/O pins drive parallel ADC/DAC buses, encoder interfaces, and isolated digital I/O banks without external bus drivers. Embedded array blocks implement lookup tables for linearisation and calibration coefficients, freeing LEs for control algorithms. The 2.5 V core tolerates 2.375 V to 2.625 V supply variation typical of industrial 24 V-rail derived LDOs.
Recommended
Legacy System Maintenance and Field Replacement
Designers maintaining installed industrial, military, or test equipment based on ACEX-1K boards use the EP1K100QC208-2 as a direct board-level replacement. The PQFP-208 footprint matches the original ACEX-1K PCB land pattern, and the existing Quartus II bitstream can be re-targeted without revalidation. Embedded array configurations remain bitstream-compatible across the family, so firmware can be re-flashed in place. The part is also useful for repairing boards where the original FPGA has failed due to EOS or end-of-life wear-out.
Recommended
Educational and Prototyping Platforms
Universities and FPGA training labs use EP1K100QC208-2 boards as teaching vehicles because the part's modest logic density (4,992 LEs) keeps Quartus synthesis time short and student bitstreams small. The 147 I/O pins expose enough peripheral buses to drive LED arrays, character LCDs, and parallel ADCs without complex pin multiplexing. The 2.5 V core is generated cheaply from a USB 5 V rail via a single LDO, simplifying lab power design. The mature Quartus II toolchain and abundant example designs lower the barrier to first-time FPGA adoption.
Recommended
Glue Logic Replacement and Bus Bridging
Designers replacing legacy discrete TTL/CMOS glue logic with a single programmable device use the EP1K100QC208-2 to consolidate address decoding, interrupt steering, and bus arbitration across mixed-width buses. The 147 I/O pins support multiple parallel interfaces simultaneously, while the 624 LABs implement deep state machines and address-mapped peripherals. Embedded array blocks provide FIFO buffers for crossing clock domains between asynchronous bus segments. The PQFP-208 footprint and 2.5 V core match legacy 2.5 V supply rails common in telecom backplane designs.
Recommended
Low-Cost DSP Pre-Processing Front-End
In audio, vibration, and motor-control front-ends, the EP1K100QC208-2 pre-processes samples before handing data to a host DSP or microcontroller. The device implements FIR filters, FFT windows, and decimation chains in dedicated logic, offloading the host CPU. Embedded array dual-port memory holds coefficient tables and overlap buffers for sliding-window algorithms. At 250 MHz internal clock, the part comfortably sustains real-time audio bandwidth at 48 kS/s across multiple channels. The 147 I/O pins route multiple parallel ADC data streams into the device.
Recommended
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1K100QC208-2N | EP1K100QC208-1N | EP1K100QC208-1GZ | EP1K100QC208-1 | EP1K100QC208-2NGZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP |
| Logic Elements | 4992 | 4992 | 4992 | 4992 | 4992 | 4992 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 49152 | 49152 | 49152 | 49152 | 49152 | 49152 |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 | -1 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -2 |
| Lead-Free Finish | No (leaded) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (leaded) | Yes |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| User I/O Pins | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Drop-in compatible with all PQFP-208 ACEX-1K variants (vs EP1K100FC256-2)
- Higher density than ACEX-1K 50 and 30 family parts (vs EP1K50QC208-2)
- Mature Quartus II toolchain support with abundant example designs (vs Cyclone EP1C6Q240C8N)
Design Notes
The EP1K100QC208-2 requires a tightly regulated 2.5 V core supply (VCCINT) with the allowable range of 2.375 V to 2.625 V and an I/O bank supply (VCCIO) per bank. Use a low-dropout regulator with at least 500 mA capability and 2.5 percent tolerance to keep VCCINT within spec. Decouple each VCCINT and VCCIO pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed as close to the pin as possible, supplemented by bulk tantalum or polymer capacitors on each supply rail.
The PQFP-208 package has gull-wing leads on a 0.5 mm pitch with a package body size of approximately 28 mm x 28 mm. Maintain a minimum of 8 mil trace width and 8 mil trace spacing inside the lead footprint to escape-route 147 user I/O pins. Place a continuous ground plane on the layer immediately beneath the device to provide a low-impedance return path for high-speed I/O. Keep clock traces short and impedance-controlled to 50 ohms to avoid reflections at 250 MHz.
Do not apply power to VCCINT before the I/O banks are powered; the ACEX-1K family datasheet requires a specific power-on sequence to avoid latch-up. Configure unused I/O pins as tri-stated inputs with weak pull-ups via the Quartus pin assignment tool to minimise quiescent current and reduce noise injection. When migrating from the -1 to the -2 speed grade, re-run Quartus timing analysis because timing models differ even though the pinout is identical.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance for the non-N variant is [DATA_NEEDED] in the verified distributor data; the -N lead-free variant is generally accepted as RoHS compliant. AEC-Q100 is not applicable because the ACEX-1K family is not automotive-qualified. Conflict-mineral compliance status is not stated in the provided web data.
