EP1K10TC144-3N - 10K Gate ACEX-1K FPGA, 144-LQFP | Altera / Intel
MPN: EP1K10TC144-3N β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.2 | $162.00 |
| 100 | $13.95 | $1,395.00 |
| 500 | $12.1 | $6,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.5 | $10,500.00 |
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| Family | ACEX-1K |
| Typical Gates | 10,000 |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 576 |
| Total RAM Bits | 12,288 |
| User I/O Pins | 92 |
| Number of LABs | 72 |
| Number of EABs | 3 |
| Package | 144-LQFP (TQFP) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Speed Grade | -3N (enhanced) |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.22 um CMOS |
| JTAG Boundary-Scan | Yes (IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990 compliant) |
| PCI Compliance (-1 grade) | 5.0 V operation per PCI Local Bus Spec 2.2 |
EP1K10TC144-3N Pin Configuration
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| Pin 14 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 15 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 16 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
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| Pin 21 | VCCINT β Core 2.5V supply voltage |
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| Pin 42 | VCCIO2 β I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
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| Pin 55 | VCCINT β Core 2.5V supply voltage |
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| Pin 67 | GND β Ground |
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| Pin 78 | VCCIO3 β I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
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| Pin 89 | VCCINT β Core 2.5V supply voltage |
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| Pin 112 | VCCIO4 β I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
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| Pin 124 | VCCINT β Core 2.5V supply voltage |
| Pin 125 | nCONFIG β Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin 126 | nSTATUS β Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin 127 | CONF_DONE β Configuration done indicator |
| Pin 128 | DCLK β Configuration clock input |
| Pin 129 | DATA0 β Configuration data input |
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| Pin 133 | GND β Ground |
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| Pin 144 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
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
EP1K10TC144-3N is suitable for 6 applications: PCI Bus Interface Bridging, Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic, Industrial Control State Machines, Legacy TTL/CMOS Logic Consolidation, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Educational and Development Platforms.
PCI Bus Interface Bridging
The EP1K10TC144-3N is well-suited for PCI bus interface bridging in legacy industrial PCs and embedded systems where the -1N speed grade is mandated for 5.0 V PCI Local Bus Specification 2.2 compliance. Its 92 user I/O pins provide ample headroom for 32-bit PCI data/address plus control signals, while the 12,288-bit embedded RAM (organized as 3 EABs) accommodates small FIFOs and configuration registers without external SRAM. The JTAG boundary-scan test circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990 supports in-system programming for manufacturing flows. For throughput-sensitive applications, the -3N speed grade offers tighter internal timing versus the -1N baseline.
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Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic
In telecom line-card designs, the EP1K10TC144-3N is typically deployed as glue logic between framer ICs, network processors, and TDM backplanes. Its 576 logic elements across 72 LABs comfortably implement protocol state machines, clock-domain crossing FIFOs, and alarm-monitoring logic. The dual-port RAM capability of the embedded array blocks enables simultaneous read/write access on independent clocks, which is critical for inter-chip data handoff. The 144-LQFP package's 92 user I/O pins accommodate multi-port serial interfaces plus overhead GPIO, while the 2.5 V core keeps power dissipation low for dense line-card layouts.
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Industrial Control State Machines
Factory automation controllers frequently use the EP1K10TC144-3N to implement deterministic state machines for motor control, sensor aggregation, and safety interlocks. Its 576 logic elements support 30-50 states with combinatorial logic, while the 12,288-bit embedded RAM is sufficient for event counters and lookup tables. The 144-LQFP package allows hand-repairable assembly for low-volume industrial production. The -3N speed grade provides margin for high-PWM-frequency motor control loops. Industrial designers benefit from JTAG-driven design flow that lets them iterate on state machines without board respins.
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Legacy TTL/CMOS Logic Consolidation
The EP1K10TC144-3N is frequently used to consolidate dozens of discrete 74-series TTL and CMOS logic chips into a single programmable device, reducing board area and BOM cost. Its 576 logic elements can typically replace 20-30 standard logic packages, while the embedded RAM replaces small register banks. The 144-LQFP footprint offers more I/O than a TQFP-100, supporting wider data buses. Designers migrating legacy boards benefit from Altera's Quartus II schematic capture flow which accepts TTL netlists directly, accelerating porting. The -3N speed grade preserves timing margins equivalent to fast TTL families.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
In bench-top test equipment, the EP1K10TC144-3N serves as a flexible pattern generator, timing engine, or custom DSP preprocessor. Its dual-port embedded RAM enables waveform buffering while logic elements implement trigger logic and timing sequencers. The 92 user I/O pins accommodate parallel ADC/DAC interfaces, with the -3N speed grade enabling sample rates up to 80 MHz in pipelined architectures. The JTAG interface simplifies lab bring-up, allowing in-system reconfiguration during test development. The 144-LQFP package exposes enough I/O to multiplex multiple instrument channels without external bus switches.
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Educational and Development Platforms
Universities and training labs use the EP1K10TC144-3N to teach digital design fundamentals on a low-cost, well-documented platform. Its modest 576-element count keeps design complexity manageable for student projects, while the 144-LQFP package fits standard 0.5 mm-pitch breadboard adapters. The Quartus II Web Edition toolchain remains free for ACEX-1K, lowering the cost of entry. Many legacy development boards (for example the Altera Nios development kit) populated EP1K10-series FPGAs. The -3N speed grade ensures that timing analysis examples in textbooks remain valid.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1K10TC144-1N | EP1K10TC144-2N | EP1K10TC144-3 | EP1K10TC144-1 | EP1K10TC144-2 | EP1K10TC100-3N |
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| Package | 144-LQFP | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | TQFP-100 - different (smaller) |
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera |
| Speed Grade | -3N (fastest) | -1N (slowest) | -2N (intermediate) | -3 (same grade, no N) | -1 (no N) | -2 (no N) | -3N (same grade, smaller package) |
| Logic Elements | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 |
| Embedded RAM (bits) | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 |
| User I/O Pins | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 66 (TQFP-100 variant) |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Lead-Free ('N' suffix) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest speed grade in the EP1K10 144-LQFP family (vs EP1K10TC144-1N)
- Lead-free Pb-free assembly (N suffix indicates RoHS-friendly build) (vs EP1K10TC144-3 (non-N variant))
- Pin-compatible with all other EP1K10TC144-xN speed grades (vs EP1K30TC144-3N)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 100% logic utilization with all 92 I/O toggling at 80 MHz, core current draw can reach 150-250 mA. Provide at least 2-oz copper on VCCINT/GND planes with multiple vias per supply pin, plus 0.1 uF and 10 uF decoupling within 5 mm of each VCCINT pin. Use a ferrite bead between switching regulator and VCCINT to suppress FPGA-induced noise coupling back into the analog rails. VCCIO banks may be tied to 2.5 V or 3.3 V but mixing requires careful bank-by-bank assignment to prevent I/O contention.
The 144-LQFP (0.5 mm pitch) package requires precise PCB manufacturing. Per IPC-2221, trace width/spacing should target 0.15 mm/0.15 mm for fanout under the package. Use 4-layer stack-up with dedicated ground and power planes. Place configuration device (e.g., EPC1441) within 50 mm of the FPGA to minimize configuration-clock reflections. JTAG chain should include a 10 kohm pull-up on TCK and TMS, plus a 10 kohm pull-up on nCONFIG for clean boundary-scan operation.
Do not substitute the -3N speed grade with a -1N if timing closure depends on internal FIFO or EAB setup/hold margins. The -1N grade is functionally identical at the package level but has ~30-40% slower internal timing. Conversely, if the design is I/O-bound, all speed grades are equivalent. Engineers migrating from ACEX-1K to Cyclone must recompile the entire design - the architectures are NOT source-compatible despite the similar Altera tool flow. Configuration file formats differ between ACEX-1K (.sof) and Cyclone (.sof/.pof).
Compliance Information
N suffix indicates lead-free / Pb-free assembly consistent with RoHS 2011/65/EU. ACEX-1K family is classified as obsolete by Intel/Altera as of 2026-09-07. Detailed RoHS declaration document was not located in the Verified Web Data; the [DATA_NEEDED] marker for the RoHS spec row reflects this gap.
