EP1K30QC208-1N - 30K-Gate ACEX 1K FPGA | Altera
MPN: EP1K30QC208-1N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $45.32 | $45.32 |
| 10 | $41.87 | $418.70 |
| 100 | $37.92 | $3,792.00 |
| 500 | $34.15 | $17,075.00 |
| 1,000 | $29.88 | $29,880.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1K30QC208-1N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | ACEX 1K |
| Product Type | FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) |
| Number of Typical Gates | 30000 |
| Number of Logic Elements / Cells | 1728 |
| Number of LABs / CLBs | 216 |
| Total RAM Bits | 24576 |
| Number of User I/O | 147 |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.22 um |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 250 MHz |
| Package Type | 208-BFQFP (208-pin PQFP) |
| Package Code | FQFP, square |
| Terminal Form | Gull wing |
| Number of Terminals | 208 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial |
| Lead-Free Finish (N-Suffix) | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EP1K30QC208-1N fqfp, square Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1K30QC208-1N (fqfp, square package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP1K30QC208-1N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
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
EP1K30QC208-1N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Protocol Bridging, Digital I/O and Address Decoding on Legacy Bus Cards, Cost-Sensitive SOPC Subsystem / Data FIFO, Motor Control PWM State Machine, Pattern Generator for Test & Measurement, Display Timing and Scan-Conversion Glue Logic.
Industrial Protocol Bridging
The EP1K30QC208-1N suits industrial protocol and bus bridging because its 147 user I/O pins give enough parallel channels to connect legacy 8/16-bit backplanes to serial fieldbus controllers, while its 24,576 RAM bits can buffer frames without tying up external SRAM. In a typical bridge design, the FPGA is placed between a microprocessor bus and transceiver side, executing address decode, parity generation and FIFO control in programmable logic. The 2.5 V core and 0.22 um process keep dynamic power moderate for a card installed in an industrial chassis. For a bridge controlling a 32-bit bus, the 250 MHz internal frequency provides ample timing slack for PBus cycles. If the control card is not temperature-hardened, the commercial QC grade is acceptable; for machine-mount enclosures exposed to wide swings, select the QI industrial variant. The lead-free finish also fits current RoHS-oriented manufacturing lines.
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Digital I/O and Address Decoding on Legacy Bus Cards
Legacy ISA, VME or custom processor bus cards often require glue logic that combines address decoding, write strobes, interrupt generation and I/O port expansion. The EP1K30QC208-1N is well suited for this role because it provides 147 usable I/O pins, a 2.5 V core, and non-volatile configuration via a serial configuration device that recreates the same logic state on every power-up. In a bus interface design, the FPGA can replace multiple 74-series logic parts, reducing board area and BOM count. Its 24,576 RAM bits can act as a small read/write buffer or mailbox memory for host-to-FPGA communication. The 250 MHz internal frequency is usually far higher than legacy bus clock rates, so timing is comfortably met. The 208-pin PQFP pins can be assigned to match the existing card's edge-connector routing, making this device a practical drop-in logic replacement during PCB re-spin.
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Cost-Sensitive SOPC Subsystem / Data FIFO
The ACEX 1K family was designed for low-cost system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration, and EP1K30QC208-1N fits this category with 30K gates, 1,728 logic elements and 24,576 RAM bits. In an SOPC subsystem, a Nios or custom soft processor can use the logic array for instruction decode and the embedded memory blocks for data and stack storage. Since the embedded array is dual-port capable, it can implement FIFOs for asynchronous clock-domain crossing without an external FIFO chip. Designers can instantiate standard megafunctions from Altera's library to save design time. The 147 I/O pins allow connection to external SDRAM or flash chips, but when the FPGA need only handle internal buffering and UART/SPI control, many I/Os remain available for custom peripherals. The 2.5 V supply simplifies integration with low-voltage memories, while a commercial temperature range is appropriate for telecom and consumer-style equipment.
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Motor Control PWM State Machine
The EP1K30QC208-1N can serve as a programmable motor-control PWM engine for AC servo, BLDC and stepper drives. Its 147 I/O pins provide dedicated PWM outputs, phase-enable signals, current-sense ADC interface and fault input monitoring. The 2.5 V core with 0.22 um CMOS technology supports fast compare/capture state machines that update PWM duty cycles with predictable latency, while embedded RAM can store commutation tables and fault logs. The logic array handles dead-time insertion, over-current latching and brake sequencing. In an industrial variable-frequency drive, the FPGA offloads the main MCU from cycle-by-cycle PWM generation and safety interlock tasks. The commercial QC grade is acceptable inside an indoor cabinet, but if the drive is mounted directly on a motor exposed to heat and cold, select the EP1K30QI208-2N industrial-grade variant. Lead-free finish enables assembly on standard RoHS lines.
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Pattern Generator for Test & Measurement
The EP1K30QC208-1N is useful in test equipment because it can generate parallel digital patterns, count edges, and produce precise trigger signals from programmable state machines. The 147 user I/O pins allow connection to a wide parallel test bus, and the 24,576 RAM bits can store waveform vectors for replay at clock rates up to the FPGA's 250 MHz internal limit. In a benchtop logic analyzer or functional tester, the FPGA is often controlled by a microcontroller or PC interface that loads RAM-based vectors through the JTAG or passive serial port. Because an SRAM FPGA needs reconfiguration on power-up, a configuration device should be included so the instrument boots autonomously. The commercial temperature grade and lead-free finish fit indoor laboratory equipment. For automated test systems installed on a factory floor, the industrial-grade QI variant offers wider temperature tolerance at slightly lower speed.
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Display Timing and Scan-Conversion Glue Logic
Display interfaces often need timing generation, format conversion and scan-line buffering between a video source and a panel controller. The EP1K30QC208-1N can generate HSYNC/VSYNC/de signals, count pixels and lines, and insert or remove blanking intervals using programmable counters. Its 147 I/O pins can connect to multiple parallel RGB data buses, and its 24,576 RAM bits can buffer one or two scan lines for simple double-buffered timing operations. At a 100 MHz pixel clock, the internal 250 MHz frequency leaves headroom for resampling logic. Because video standards use 2.5 V or 3.3 V logic, designers should check the I/O bank supply assignment and use level shifters where required. This ACEX 1K device cannot directly drive modern high-speed TMDS/HDMI signals, but it is practical for legacy VGA/LVDS glue logic in commercial monitors, projectors and industrial displays.
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Engineering reference data for EP1K30QC208-1N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1K30QC208-1 | EP1K30QC208-2N | EP1K30QC208-3N | EP1K30QC208-3 | EP1K30QI208-2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-PQFP (BFQFP) |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 |
| Typical Gates | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 |
| RAM Bits | 24576 | 24576 | 24576 | 24576 | 24576 | 24576 |
| User I/O | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Speed Grade | -1N | -1 | -2N | -3N | -3 | -2N |
| Lead-Free Finish | Yes (N suffix) | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial |
Key Differentiators
- Lead-free N suffix enables RoHS-oriented assembly without die or pinout changes (vs EP1K30QC208-1)
- Fast -1 speed grade for ACEX 1K mid-density devices (vs EP1K30QC208-3N)
- Commercial grade minimizes cost for indoor systems (vs EP1K30QI208-2N)
Design Notes
The EP1K30QC208-1N is a 2.5 V SRAM FPGA. Treat the 2.5 V core as the primary low-voltage rail and keep its decoupling impedance low. Use at least one 100 nF ceramic capacitor per power pin and a bulk 10 uF electrolytic or tantalum capacitor near the package. If I/O banks are supplied from a separate 3.3 V rail, do not drive I/O pins above the bank supply by more than 0.3 V without current-limiting protection. Estimated: the exact core current depends on configured logic, clock rate and output loading, so use a power estimator or bench measurement rather than a fixed worst-case number.
An SRAM-based FPGA loses its configuration when power is removed. Every production board must include a configuration agent: an external configuration device, a host processor writing serial bits, or a download cable for lab use. Configure the FPGA and release the configuration reset cleanly before enabling bus interfaces. Do not omit pull-up or pull-down resistors specified for the configuration pins, and observe JTAG pin isolation when the device is in user mode. This avoids one of the most common ACEX 1K bring-up failures.
The 208-pin PQFP uses gull-wing leads. For reliable reflow or hand assembly, provide solder-mask-defined pads with sufficient solder paste and no vias placed directly under the package body. Route the highest-speed external clocks on dedicated layers with matched trace lengths, and place series termination near the FPGA output for point-to-point connections. Add a solid ground plane under the package to reduce EMI and to support return currents for simultaneous-switching outputs. Because this is a legacy component, confirm pad geometry from the package drawing in the ACEX 1K datasheet before releasing the PCB.
Compliance Information
The 'N' suffix indicates a lead-free finish, but RoHS/REACH formal statements were not found in the verified web data. Request supplier certificates before regulated product use.
