EP1K30QC208-3 - ACEX-1K FPGA, 30K Gates, 208-PQFP | Intel
MPN: EP1K30QC208-3 ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.2 | $162.00 |
| 100 | $13.95 | $1,395.00 |
| 500 | $11.4 | $5,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.75 | $9,750.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1K30QC208-3 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ACEX-1K |
| Logic Elements | 1,728 |
| Typical Gates | 30,000 |
| Maximum System Gates | 119,000 |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | 6 |
| Total RAM Bits | 24,576 |
| Maximum User I/O | 147 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | SRAM-based LUT, 0.18 um |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI |
| Programming Interface | IEEE 1149.1 JTAG, ByteBlaster |
EP1K30QC208-3 208-pin pqfp (plastic quad flat pack) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1K30QC208-3 (208-pin pqfp (plastic quad flat pack) 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 EP1K30QC208-3.
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
EP1K30QC208-3 is suitable for 6 applications: Glue Logic Replacement and Bus Bridging, PCI Bus Interface and Protocol Conversion, Industrial Control and Instrumentation Front-End, Telecommunications Line Card Glue Logic, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Display Controller and Video Processing Front-End.
Glue Logic Replacement and Bus Bridging
The EP1K30QC208-3 is well-suited to replace discrete 74-series glue logic and bridge mismatched bus standards in legacy industrial and communications equipment. Its 1,728 logic elements provide ample capacity for address decoding, bus arbitration, and wait-state generation across 8/16/32-bit interfaces. The 147 available user I/O pins comfortably accommodate parallel data, address, and control signals for ISA, PCI, or proprietary local buses without external muxing. Designers can integrate what previously required 5-10 discrete logic packages into a single reprogrammable device, reducing BOM cost and PCB area while gaining design flexibility through in-system JTAG reprogramming for late-stage bug fixes or feature adders.
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PCI Bus Interface and Protocol Conversion
The EP1K30QC208-3 implements PCI-compliant bus interfaces for add-in cards and embedded systems with its LVTTL/PCI I/O standard support and 2.5 V core. Its 147 I/O pins handle the 32-bit PCI bus (32 address/data plus control) plus sideband signals and local interface glue without external transceivers. The embedded array blocks provide dual-port RAM for PCI transaction buffering, freeing logic elements for state machine and protocol work. The PQFP-208 package keeps assembly costs low for moderate-volume PCI products. Designers should observe PCI 5 V/3.3 V signaling constraints and clock skew limits; the -3 speed grade typically supports 33 MHz PCI comfortably.
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Industrial Control and Instrumentation Front-End
In industrial control cabinets, the EP1K30QC208-3 functions as a programmable signal conditioner and protocol converter between sensors, actuators, and host controllers. Its logic capacity handles PWM generation, encoder quadrature decoding, and custom serial protocols (RS-485, SPI, I2C) while the 147 I/O pins parallel-interface multiple analog front-ends. The 2.5 V core plus multi-voltage I/O banks enable direct interfacing to legacy 5 V analog ICs alongside modern 3.3 V microcontrollers. The commercial temperature range (0-70C) is adequate for enclosed control cabinets; for harsher environments, designers should select industrial-grade ACEX-1K variants or migrate to Cyclone IV.
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Telecommunications Line Card Glue Logic
Telecommunications line cards deploy the EP1K30QC208-3 as flexible glue logic between network processors, framers, SERDES devices, and backplane transceivers. Its reprogrammability allows a single PCB to support multiple line card variants (T1/E1, DSL, ISDN) by simply swapping the JTAG bitstream, reducing SKUs and inventory. The 147 I/O pins handle parallel data paths, clock distribution, and per-channel control/status without external muxing. EAB-based dual-port RAM implements small FIFO buffers between asynchronous clock domains, eliminating discrete FIFO chips. The -3 speed grade supports line card data rates through 50-80 MHz comfortably.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP1K30QC208-3 serves as a low-cost prototyping vehicle for ASIC and ASSP designs in the 20K-50K gate range, providing real-world timing validation before committing to mask costs. The Quartus II synthesis flow generates ACEX-1K bitstreams that closely emulate the target ASIC's logic behavior, including register-transfer-level accuracy for Verilog/VHDL source. The 208-pin PQFP package exposes 147 I/O for breaking out ASIC signals to test equipment, supporting comprehensive validation campaigns. Engineers can iterate on prototype logic by reprogramming the JTAG chain in minutes, dramatically compressing development cycles versus ASIC re-spins.
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Display Controller and Video Processing Front-End
In low-resolution display systems and digital signage controllers, the EP1K30QC208-3 implements timing generation, frame buffering, and color-space conversion logic between video sources and LCD panels. The 1,728 LEs and 24,576 bits of EAB RAM suffice for 640x480 to 800x600 resolutions at 60 Hz refresh, with dual-port EABs providing line buffers. The 147 I/O pins accommodate 18-bit or 24-bit parallel RGB interfaces plus control signals. The -3 speed grade supports pixel clocks up to ~50 MHz; for higher-resolution panels, designers should select the EP1K30QC208-2 (faster) or migrate to Cyclone family with dedicated video IP.
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Engineering reference data for EP1K30QC208-3 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1K30QC208-3N | EP1K30QC208-2N | EP1K30QC208-2 | EP1K30QC208-1N | EP1K50QC208-3 | EP1K100QC208-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same |
| Logic Elements | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 2,880 | 4,992 |
| Typical Gates | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Total RAM Bits | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 40,960 | 49,152 |
| Maximum User I/O | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 |
| Speed Grade | -3 (slowest, lowest cost) | -3 (slowest, lowest cost) | -2 (medium speed) | -2 (medium speed) | -1 (fastest) | -3 (slowest, lowest cost) | -3 (slowest, lowest cost) |
| Lead-Free Finish | No (standard SnPb) | Yes (Pb-free) | Yes (Pb-free) | No (standard SnPb) | Yes (Pb-free) | No (standard SnPb) | No (standard SnPb) |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest cost speed grade with identical PQFP-208 footprint (vs EP1K30QC208-2N)
- Lead-free finish variant available on identical die (vs EP1K30QC208-3N)
- Same PQFP-208 footprint allows on-the-fly density upgrade (vs EP1K100QC208-3)
Design Notes
The EP1K30QC208-3 requires a clean 2.5 V core supply (VCCINT) and 3.3 V or 2.5 V I/O supply (VCCIO) per the ACEX-1K datasheet. Decoupling requires at least 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors within 5 mm of each VCCINT/VCCIO pin pair, plus bulk 10-100 uF tantalum or polymer capacitors on each supply rail. Power sequencing: VCCINT must reach stable regulation before VCCIO begins ramping. During in-system programming (JTAG), the device draws in-rush current up to ~300 mA; ensure the regulator can source this transient without sagging below 2.375 V (VCCINT minimum).
The 208-pin PQFP package has a thermal resistance (theta_JA) of approximately 25-30 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board, depending on airflow and copper-pour density. Estimated: at sustained internal toggle activity of 50 MHz across all 1,728 LEs, dynamic current consumption is roughly 100-150 mA on VCCINT, yielding 0.25-0.4 W dissipation and a junction temperature rise of 6-12 C above ambient. For high-utilization designs (>80% LE utilization at maximum clock rates), add a small heatsink or expand the copper pour beneath the package to keep Tj below 125 C.
Route all 147 user I/O signals on inner or top layers with 50 ohm controlled impedance for clock rates above 50 MHz. Group I/O per bank (the EP1K30QC208-3 has 4 I/O banks in PQFP-208), and assign VCCIO per bank to mix LVTTL and PCI standards on the same device. Keep JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) on dedicated routes away from high-speed switching edges to prevent programming errors. Use a star-ground topology with the FPGA at the convergence point; avoid daisy-chained ground returns that inject switching noise into JTAG.
Quartus II versions after 13.1 dropped ACEX-1K device support, so designers maintaining EP1K30QC208-3 projects must retain Quartus II 13.0 or earlier plus the legacy ACEX-1K device library. Confirmed pitfalls: (1) attempting to program a -3 device with a -2 bitstream yields timing failures not configuration errors, (2) leaving MSEL pins floating causes the device to enter an undefined configuration mode, (3) the ACEX-1K family is end-of-life - place last-time-buy orders before stock depletes and qualify a Cyclone or Cyclone II migration path for new designs.
Compliance Information
Standard EP1K30QC208-3 is non-RoHS (SnPb finish); the -3N suffix variant is lead-free and RoHS-compliant. Reach, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status not explicitly stated in the verified datasheet or distributor listings; engineers should request compliance documentation directly from Intel FPGA customer support for production qualification.
