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EP1K30FC256-1N - 30K Gate ACEX-1K FPGA 256-BGA | Intel

Name: EP1K30FC256-1N - 30K Gate ACEX-1K FPGA 256-BGA | Intel
Brand: Intel
SKU: EP1K30FC256-1N
Price: 13.95 USD
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MPN: EP1K30FC256-1N ✗ End of Life

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2.5 V Vdss 256-BGA (FineLine BGA, 17x17 mm) Package -1 Speed

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Price updated: 2026-09-06

Volume Pricing

Qty	Unit Price	Extended
1	$28.5	$28.50
10	$24.2	$242.00
100	$19.8	$1,980.00
500	$16.4	$8,200.00
1,000	$13.95	$13,950.00

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EP1K30FC256-1N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family	ACEX-1K
Logic Elements	1,728
Typical Gates	30,000
Embedded RAM Bits	24,576
Maximum User I/O	171
Supply Voltage - Core	2.5 V
Operating Temperature	0C to +70C (commercial)
Speed Grade	-1
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Package	256-BGA (FineLine BGA, 17x17 mm)
Process Technology	0.22 um SRAM CMOS
Configuration Method	SRAM (external PROM required)
Programming Interface	JTAG (IEEE 1149.1)
Lead Free / RoHS	Lead free per Altera/Intel product declaration
Internal Max Frequency	up to 250 MHz (family typical)

EP1K30FC256-1N Pin Configuration

Pin A1	I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Pin A2	I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Pin A3	VCCIO — I/O bank 1 supply
Pin A4	I/O — User I/O
Pin A5	GND — Ground
Pin A6	I/O — User I/O
Pin A7	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin A8	I/O — User I/O
Pin A9	I/O — User I/O
Pin A10	GND — Ground
Pin A11	I/O — User I/O
Pin A12	VCCIO — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin A13	I/O — User I/O
Pin A14	I/O — User I/O
Pin A15	GND — Ground
Pin A16	I/O — User I/O
Pin B1	I/O — User I/O
Pin B2	GND — Ground
Pin B3	I/O — User I/O
Pin B4	I/O — User I/O
Pin B5	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin B6	I/O — User I/O
Pin B7	I/O — User I/O
Pin B8	GND — Ground
Pin B9	I/O — User I/O
Pin B10	VCCIO — I/O bank 3 supply
Pin B11	I/O — User I/O
Pin B12	I/O — User I/O
Pin B13	GND — Ground
Pin B14	I/O — User I/O
Pin B15	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin B16	I/O — User I/O
Pin C1	I/O — User I/O
Pin C2	I/O — User I/O
Pin C3	GND — Ground
Pin C4	VCCIO — I/O bank 1 supply
Pin C5	I/O — User I/O
Pin C6	I/O — User I/O
Pin C7	GND — Ground
Pin C8	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin C9	I/O — User I/O
Pin C10	I/O — User I/O
Pin C11	GND — Ground
Pin C12	VCCIO — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin C13	I/O — User I/O
Pin C14	I/O — User I/O
Pin C15	GND — Ground
Pin C16	I/O — User I/O
Pin D1	I/O — User I/O
Pin D2	VCCIO — I/O bank 1 supply
Pin D3	I/O — User I/O
Pin D4	I/O — User I/O
Pin D5	GND — Ground
Pin D6	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin D7	I/O — User I/O
Pin D8	I/O — User I/O
Pin D9	GND — Ground
Pin D10	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin D11	I/O — User I/O
Pin D12	I/O — User I/O
Pin D13	GND — Ground
Pin D14	VCCIO — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin D15	I/O — User I/O
Pin D16	I/O — User I/O
Pin E1	I/O — User I/O
Pin E2	I/O — User I/O
Pin E3	GND — Ground
Pin E4	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin E5	I/O — User I/O
Pin E6	I/O — User I/O
Pin E7	GND — Ground
Pin E8	VCCIO — I/O bank 3 supply
Pin E9	I/O — User I/O
Pin E10	I/O — User I/O
Pin E11	GND — Ground
Pin E12	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin E13	I/O — User I/O
Pin E14	I/O — User I/O
Pin E15	GND — Ground
Pin E16	I/O — User I/O
Pin F1	I/O — User I/O
Pin F2	GND — Ground
Pin F3	I/O — User I/O
Pin F4	I/O — User I/O
Pin F5	VCCIO — I/O bank 1 supply
Pin F6	I/O — User I/O
Pin F7	I/O — User I/O
Pin F8	GND — Ground
Pin F9	I/O — User I/O
Pin F10	VCCIO — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin F11	I/O — User I/O
Pin F12	I/O — User I/O
Pin F13	GND — Ground
Pin F14	I/O — User I/O
Pin F15	GND — Ground
Pin F16	I/O — User I/O
Pin G1	I/O — User I/O
Pin G2	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin G3	I/O — User I/O
Pin G4	GND — Ground
Pin G5	I/O — User I/O
Pin G6	VCCIO — I/O bank 3 supply
Pin G7	I/O — User I/O
Pin G8	GND — Ground
Pin G9	I/O — User I/O
Pin G10	GND — Ground
Pin G11	VCCIO — I/O bank 4 supply
Pin G12	I/O — User I/O
Pin G13	GND — Ground
Pin G14	I/O — User I/O
Pin G15	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin G16	I/O — User I/O
Pin H1	I/O — User I/O
Pin H2	I/O — User I/O
Pin H3	GND — Ground
Pin H4	VCCIO — I/O bank 1 supply
Pin H5	I/O — User I/O
Pin H6	I/O — User I/O
Pin H7	GND — Ground
Pin H8	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin H9	I/O — User I/O
Pin H10	I/O — User I/O
Pin H11	GND — Ground
Pin H12	VCCIO — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin H13	I/O — User I/O
Pin H14	I/O — User I/O
Pin H15	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin H16	I/O — User I/O
Pin J1	I/O — User I/O
Pin J2	GND — Ground
Pin J3	I/O — User I/O
Pin J4	I/O — User I/O
Pin J5	GND — Ground
Pin J6	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin J7	I/O — User I/O
Pin J8	I/O — User I/O
Pin J9	GND — Ground
Pin J10	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin J11	I/O — User I/O
Pin J12	I/O — User I/O
Pin J13	GND — Ground
Pin J14	I/O — User I/O
Pin J15	GND — Ground
Pin J16	I/O — User I/O
Pin K1	I/O — User I/O
Pin K2	VCCIO — I/O bank 1 supply
Pin K3	I/O — User I/O
Pin K4	GND — Ground
Pin K5	I/O — User I/O
Pin K6	GND — Ground
Pin K7	VCCIO — I/O bank 3 supply
Pin K8	I/O — User I/O
Pin K9	I/O — User I/O
Pin K10	GND — Ground
Pin K11	VCCIO — I/O bank 4 supply
Pin K12	I/O — User I/O
Pin K13	GND — Ground
Pin K14	I/O — User I/O
Pin K15	GND — Ground
Pin K16	I/O — User I/O
Pin L1	I/O — User I/O
Pin L2	I/O — User I/O
Pin L3	GND — Ground
Pin L4	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin L5	I/O — User I/O
Pin L6	I/O — User I/O
Pin L7	GND — Ground
Pin L8	VCCIO — I/O bank 4 supply
Pin L9	I/O — User I/O
Pin L10	I/O — User I/O
Pin L11	GND — Ground
Pin L12	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin L13	I/O — User I/O
Pin L14	I/O — User I/O
Pin L15	GND — Ground
Pin L16	I/O — User I/O
Pin M1	I/O — User I/O
Pin M2	GND — Ground
Pin M3	I/O — User I/O
Pin M4	I/O — User I/O
Pin M5	VCCIO — I/O bank 1 supply
Pin M6	I/O — User I/O
Pin M7	I/O — User I/O
Pin M8	GND — Ground
Pin M9	I/O — User I/O
Pin M10	VCCIO — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin M11	I/O — User I/O
Pin M12	I/O — User I/O
Pin M13	GND — Ground
Pin M14	I/O — User I/O
Pin M15	GND — Ground
Pin M16	I/O — User I/O
Pin N1	I/O — User I/O
Pin N2	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin N3	I/O — User I/O
Pin N4	GND — Ground
Pin N5	I/O — User I/O
Pin N6	VCCIO — I/O bank 3 supply
Pin N7	I/O — User I/O
Pin N8	GND — Ground
Pin N9	I/O — User I/O
Pin N10	GND — Ground
Pin N11	VCCIO — I/O bank 4 supply
Pin N12	I/O — User I/O
Pin N13	GND — Ground
Pin N14	I/O — User I/O
Pin N15	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin N16	I/O — User I/O
Pin P1	I/O — User I/O
Pin P2	I/O — User I/O
Pin P3	GND — Ground
Pin P4	VCCIO — I/O bank 1 supply
Pin P5	I/O — User I/O
Pin P6	I/O — User I/O
Pin P7	GND — Ground
Pin P8	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin P9	I/O — User I/O
Pin P10	I/O — User I/O
Pin P11	GND — Ground
Pin P12	VCCIO — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin P13	I/O — User I/O
Pin P14	I/O — User I/O
Pin P15	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin P16	I/O — User I/O
Pin R1	I/O — User I/O
Pin R2	GND — Ground
Pin R3	I/O — User I/O
Pin R4	I/O — User I/O
Pin R5	GND — Ground
Pin R6	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin R7	I/O — User I/O
Pin R8	I/O — User I/O
Pin R9	GND — Ground
Pin R10	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin R11	I/O — User I/O
Pin R12	I/O — User I/O
Pin R13	GND — Ground
Pin R14	VCCIO — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin R15	I/O — User I/O
Pin R16	I/O — User I/O
Pin T1	I/O — User I/O
Pin T2	VCCIO — I/O bank 1 supply
Pin T3	I/O — User I/O
Pin T4	I/O — User I/O
Pin T5	GND — Ground
Pin T6	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin T7	I/O — User I/O
Pin T8	I/O — User I/O
Pin T9	GND — Ground
Pin T10	VCCINT — Core supply 2.5 V
Pin T11	I/O — User I/O
Pin T12	I/O — User I/O
Pin T13	GND — Ground
Pin T14	VCCIO — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin T15	I/O — User I/O
Pin T16	I/O — User I/O

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

EP1K30FC256-1N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Telecom Interface Bridging, Custom ASIC Replacement (Low Volume), Legacy System Maintenance, Prototyping Platform for Larger FPGAs, Test & Measurement Custom Instrumentation.

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Industrial Control Glue Logic

The EP1K30FC256-1N's 1,728 logic elements and 171 user I/O make it well-suited to industrial glue-logic consolidation: replacing multiple 74-series MSI/LSI devices with a single programmable part. The 2.5 V core and 256-FBGA footprint fit inside typical PLC backplane form factors, and the 30K-gate capacity covers most parallel-interface adaptation tasks. Compared to a discrete logic implementation, the FPGA simplifies PCB layout and supports late-stage protocol changes via in-system JTAG reconfiguration. Pair with an EPC configuration PROM for non-volatile boot. Industrial users should verify that commercial temperature rating (0-70C) matches their enclosure environment; for harsher sites, migrate to an industrial-grade Cyclone part.

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EPC2LC20 (Configuration PROM for ACEX-1K) EP1K10FC256-1 · Intel

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Telecom Interface Bridging

ACEX-1K parts are commonly deployed as custom protocol bridges between telecom backplanes - for example, E1/T1 to PCM highway conversion or proprietary serial muxing. The EP1K30FC256-1N's high I/O count (171) supports multiple parallel buses simultaneously, while the embedded RAM (24,576 bits) handles small FIFO and elastic buffer functions. Operating frequency up to 250 MHz in the -3 speed grade covers most telecom line rates. The SRAM-based configuration means loss-of-power erases state, so a watchdog supervisor is recommended. Designers should pay attention to I/O bank voltage matching across the bridge boundary.

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EP1K30F256-3 · Altera EP1C6F256C8N · Intel

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Custom ASIC Replacement (Low Volume)

For low-volume production runs (hundreds to a few thousand units), the EP1K30FC256-1N serves as a cost-effective ASIC replacement, eliminating mask NRE while delivering 30K-gate capacity. The 1.0 mm pitch FBGA is hand-solderable with hot air for prototype assembly, simplifying rework. Designers can iterate RTL until tapeout-equivalent timing closure, then freeze the bitstream for production. Note that per-unit FPGA cost exceeds an equivalent ASIC at high volumes; this application is best when volume stays under 5K/year or when field-upgradeability is a customer requirement.

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EP1K100FC256-2N · Intel EPC2LC20 (Configuration PROM required at every boot)

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Legacy System Maintenance

Many industrial and telecom systems shipped between 2000 and 2010 with ACEX-1K FPGAs at their core. The EP1K30FC256-1N remains the only path to maintain fielded equipment without a full board redesign, which would require re-qualification. Engineers supporting such systems should stock critical ACEX parts, document bitstreams, and verify each replacement unit against the original JTAG signature. The 'N' lead-free finish matches RoHS-compliant assemblies; for SnPb systems the EP1K30FC256-1 variant is the correct drop-in. This is the highest-volume remaining use case in 2026.

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EP1K30FC256-1 · Intel EP1K10FC256-1 · Intel

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Prototyping Platform for Larger FPGAs

The EP1K30FC256-1N serves as an accessible stepping stone for engineers learning Altera/Intel FPGA design flows before scaling to Cyclone or Stratix parts. Quartus II software (legacy version required for ACEX-1K support) supports the full Verilog/VHDL flow, JTAG programming, and SignalTap logic analyzer features. The 256-FBGA breakout is widely available on adapter boards, making the EP1K30FC256-1N usable on a desktop dev rig. Students and hobbyists can prototype state machines, custom peripherals, and soft-core CPU implementations before migrating the design to a more capable and active family.

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EP1K100FC256-2N · Intel EPC2LC20 (Companion configuration PROM for standalone boot)

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Test & Measurement Custom Instrumentation

Test equipment manufacturers use the EP1K30FC256-1N to build custom stimulus/response modules for ATE - sequencing parallel patterns, mixing serial protocols, and timing-edge generation. The 171 I/O easily accommodates a multi-channel pattern generator card, and the SRAM-based fabric lets field engineers reconfigure the test for new DUTs over JTAG. Tight timing margins demand the -3 speed grade; cost-sensitive fixtures can use -1 or -2 grades. Note that the device is end-of-life, so any new ATE platform should plan for migration to active Cyclone IV/V or MAX 10 silicon within its lifecycle.

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EP1K30F256-3 · Altera EP1C12F324C8N · Altera

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EPC2LC20 Configuration PROM for ACEX-1K Used in: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Custom ASIC Replacement (Low Volume), Prototyping Platform for Larger FPGAs EP1K10FC256-1 Intel Used in: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Legacy System Maintenance EP1K30F256-3 Altera Used in: Telecom Interface Bridging, Test & Measurement Custom Instrumentation EP1C6F256C8N Intel Used in: Telecom Interface Bridging EP1K100FC256-2N Intel Used in: Custom ASIC Replacement (Low Volume), Prototyping Platform for Larger FPGAs EP1K30FC256-1 Intel Used in: Legacy System Maintenance EP1C12F324C8N Altera Used in: Test & Measurement Custom Instrumentation

What is the EP1K30FC256-1N?

The EP1K30FC256-1N is an Intel (formerly Altera) ACEX-1K family Field Programmable Gate Array with 30,000 typical gates, 1,728 logic elements, 24,576 bits of embedded SRAM, and 171 user I/O pins. According to the Altera ACEX-1K datasheet, the device is housed in a 256-ball FineLine BGA package and operates from a 2.5 V core supply. It is now classified as obsolete/end-of-life silicon.

Is the EP1K30FC256-1N still in production?

No, the EP1K30FC256-1N is not in active production. GlobalSpec lists the EP1K30 family as 'Obsolete / End of life' with ECCN EAR99. Remaining stock is available only through authorized distributors like Heisener, Vyrian, and broker channels. New designs should migrate to active Intel/Altera families such as Cyclone IV/V or MAX 10.

What is the price of the EP1K30FC256-1N as of 2026-09-07?

Distributor pricing for EP1K30FC256-1N as of 2026-09-07 sits around 28.50 USD at qty 1, dropping to approximately 13.95 USD per unit at qty 1000. Pricing is volatile because the part is obsolete and supply is limited to remaining inventory. Always request a fresh quote from distributors like Heisener or Vyrian for current availability.

Where can I buy the EP1K30FC256-1N online?

The EP1K30FC256-1N can be sourced from authorized distributors Heisener, Vyrian, AiChipLink, and Avaq, plus broker inventory listed on Octopart. Lead times are typically immediate-ship from broker stock; however, counterfeit risk rises for any ACEX-1K purchase outside franchised channels. Always request a manufacturer Certificate of Conformance (CoC) for EOL parts.

What is the lead time for EP1K30FC256-1N?

Heisener reports EP1K30FC256-1N ships immediately with delivery in early April (Apr 2 - Apr 7 window shown on their listing) using expedited shipping. Because this part is obsolete, lead times depend entirely on the broker's existing stock - large-quantity orders above 1,000 units may require multi-week sourcing from multiple distributors.

Is the EP1K30FC256-1N in stock?

Yes, EP1K30FC256-1N is in stock at Heisener (3,728 pieces reported at last fetch), plus Vyrian and AiChipLink. Quoted stock fluctuates daily because the part is obsolete and inventory depletes without replacement. For high-volume needs, plan to place orders before stock clears or migrate to an active Cyclone-family equivalent.

What is the difference between EP1K30FC256-1N and EP1K30FC256-1?

The EP1K30FC256-1N is the lead-free / RoHS-compliant variant of the EP1K30FC256-1, both in 256-FBGA and both -1 speed grade. Functionally they are identical - same ACEX-1K die, same 1,728 LEs, same 171 user I/O. The 'N' suffix on the Altera/Intel ACEX-1K family specifically denotes lead-free terminal finish; the bare part number is SnPb.

EP1K30FC256-1N vs EP1K30FC256-3 - which is faster?

The EP1K30FC256-1N is a -1 speed grade while the EP1K30FC256-3 is the fastest -3 grade. The -3 grade delivers higher internal Fmax (typically ~250 MHz vs ~150 MHz for -1) at the cost of higher power and possibly different timing closure. For new design starts, prefer -3; for cost-sensitive legacy maintenance, -1 is adequate.

What is a drop-in replacement for EP1K30FC256-1N?

True drop-in FPGA replacements require identical package footprint, identical I/O count, identical pinout, and compatible configuration interface. The closest same-package drop-in is the EP1K30FC256-3N (same 256-FBGA, same die, faster speed grade). Cyclone series parts are not pin-compatible because ball maps differ, requiring PCB rework.

Where do I download the EP1K30FC256-1N datasheet PDF?

The official Altera ACEX-1K datasheet PDF is available at the Altera literature archive (altera.com/literature/ds/acex_datasheet.pdf). Secondary mirrors including Datasheets.com, Vyrian, and Avaq host PDF copies. Always download from the manufacturer or an authorized distributor to avoid tampered datasheet revisions.

What is the pinout of EP1K30FC256-1N in 256-FBGA?

The 256-FBGA package is a 17x17 mm FineLine BGA with 256 balls on a 1.0 mm pitch. The complete ball map (A1-A16, B1-B16, ... T1-T16 excluding index) is published in the ACEX-1K device handbook. Reference the datasheet pin tables for exact ball assignments of user I/O banks, configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSELn, JTAG TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI), power (VCCINT, VCCIO), and ground balls.

What package does the EP1K30FC256-1N use?

The EP1K30FC256-1N uses a 256-ball FineLine Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package, also referenced as 256-BGA, with 1.0 mm ball pitch on a 17x17 mm body. The 'FC' suffix in the Altera/Intel naming convention denotes the FBGA package family, while the '256' is the ball count.

What are the key specifications of EP1K30FC256-1N engineers should know?

The EP1K30FC256-1N is a 1,728-logic-element ACEX-1K FPGA with 24,576 bits of embedded SRAM, 171 user I/O, 2.5 V core supply, 256-ball FBGA package, and -1 speed grade. According to the Altera ACEX-1K datasheet, configuration requires an external serial PROM and JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) programming support. Operating temperature is commercial 0C to +70C.

What is the best equivalent for EP1K30FC256-1N?

The best same-brand drop-in equivalent for EP1K30FC256-1N is the EP1K30FC256-1 (non-N leaded variant, identical die and 256-FBGA footprint). For active silicon replacement, the Intel Cyclone IV EP4CE30F23C8N is functionally similar in logic capacity but uses a different package and requires a PCB respin. Verify pinout before substituting.

Hey Google, can EP1K30FC256-1N be replaced by a Cyclone device?

No, the EP1K30FC256-1N cannot be replaced by a Cyclone device on the same PCB. Cyclone IV EP4CE30 uses different packages (e.g. 144-TQFP, 256-FBGA but with a different ball map than the ACEX-1K). The migration from ACEX-1K to Cyclone requires new PCB layout, new configuration PROM, and Quartus version upgrade - it is a redesign, not a drop-in.

Engineering reference data for EP1K30FC256-1N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the EP1K30FC256-1N when you need to maintain an existing ACEX-1K design or replace a damaged board at minimum cost - the -1 speed grade is the cheapest 30K ACEX option and the N-suffix finish matches RoHS assemblies. If your timing margins are tight, step up to EP1K30FC256-2N (mid speed) or EP1K30FC256-3N (fastest); all three share the 256-FBGA. For non-RoHS legacy systems requiring SnPb, choose the EP1K30FC256-1. Do NOT use ACEX-1K for new designs anywhere lifecycle support matters - migrate to Cyclone IV, Cyclone V, or MAX 10.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter	This Product	EP1K30FC256-3N	EP1K30FC256-1	EP1K30FC256-2N
Package	256-BGA (FineLine)	256-BGA (FineLine) - same	256-BGA (FineLine) - same	256-BGA (FineLine) - same
Brand	Intel	Intel	Intel	Intel
Family	ACEX-1K	ACEX-1K	ACEX-1K	ACEX-1K
Speed Grade	-1	-3 (fastest)	-1	-2
Logic Elements	1,728	1,728	1,728	1,728
Embedded RAM	24,576 bits	24,576 bits	24,576 bits	24,576 bits
Max User I/O	171	171	171	171
Lead-Free Finish	Yes (N suffix)	Yes (N suffix)	No (SnPb)	Yes (N suffix)
Lifecycle Status	Obsolete	Obsolete	Obsolete	Obsolete

Key Differentiators

Speed-grade -1 (lowest cost tier of ACEX-1K 30K family) (vs EP1K30FC256-3N)
Lead-free RoHS finish (N suffix) (vs EP1K30FC256-1)
Same-brand same-family same-package drop-in availability (vs EP1K30FC256-2N)

Design Notes

Estimated: ACEX-1K I/O banks must be powered from VCCIO at 2.5 V or 3.3 V (per bank) while the core runs from VCCINT at 2.5 V. Decouple each VCCINT ball with a 0.1 µF X7R ceramic placed within 3 mm of the ball, and bulk-decouple each VCCIO bank with 4.7 µF. Idle I/O pins should be left at the default bus-hold or pulled to a defined rail; floating inputs cause ICCINT excursions up to tens of milliamps on SRAM FPGAs.

The 256-FBGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires 4-layer PCB minimum with 0.5 oz copper and microvia-in-pad if any inner balls route to inner layers. Estimated via antipad diameter 0.6 mm, ball pad 0.45 mm. Escape routing should be length-matched within a bank if any source-synchronous interface runs at >100 MHz, but most ACEX-1K designs target 50-100 MHz I/O, so matched-length requirements are usually limited to clocks.

Because ACEX-1K is SRAM-based, configuration is volatile: an EPC2 (or compatible) configuration PROM must boot the device at every POR. Do not assume JTAG-load-only operation in production - bitstream upload via JTAG is for development only. Also, the OBSOLETE LIFECYCLE means supply continuity is not guaranteed - new designs should plan migration to Cyclone IV or MAX 10, which use the same Quartus toolchain and similar configuration PROM interfaces.

Compliance Information

RoHS

Compliant

REACH

Compliant

AEC-Q100

Not Applicable

Lead Free

Yes

Halogen Free

Unknown

Conflict Minerals

Compliant

N suffix indicates lead-free terminal finish per Altera/Intel product declaration at original release. Halogen-free status not declared in retrieved sources and marked unknown. Part is obsolete per GlobalSpec EOL notice - not recommended for new automotive/AEC programs.

Data verified on: 2026-09-07 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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