EP1K30TI144-2N - ACEX-1K FPGA, 30K Gates, 144-LQFP | Intel
MPN: EP1K30TI144-2N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $45 | $45.00 |
| 10 | $39.5 | $395.00 |
| 100 | $33 | $3,300.00 |
| 500 | $28.5 | $14,250.00 |
| 1,000 | $25 | $25,000.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1K30TI144-2N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | ACEX-1K |
| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1728 |
| Typical Gate Count | 30,000 gates |
| Embedded Memory (RAM bits) | 24,576 bits |
| Maximum User I/O | 102 |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 2.5 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm CMOS SRAM |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +100 °C ambient |
| Package | 144-pin LQFP |
| Lead Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), serial passive/active |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per Utmel product note) |
EP1K30TI144-2N 144-pin lqfp Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1K30TI144-2N (144-pin lqfp 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 EP1K30TI144-2N.
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
EP1K30TI144-2N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Logic & Glue Logic, Legacy Bus Bridges (ISA / PCI / UART Multiplexers), Telecommunications Line Cards & Framing, FPGA Prototyping & Educational Platforms, Test & Measurement Instrumentation Front-Ends, Field-Repair & Legacy Sustenance Builds.
Industrial Control Logic & Glue Logic
The EP1K30TI144-2N's 1,728 logic elements, 24,576 bits of embedded RAM, and 102 user I/Os make it well suited for industrial control boards that need to consolidate discrete 74-series logic and small PAL/GAL devices into a single programmable part. Industrial temperature grading (-40 °C to +100 °C) supports factory-floor equipment such as PLC I/O expansion cards, motor-control front ends, and conveyor-line sensor aggregators. Its 200 MHz internal performance (typical -2 speed grade) handles encoder decoding, PWM generation, and multi-axis stepper sequencing. The 144-pin LQFP package reflows cleanly on standard FR-4, and Quartus II supports hot recompilation for late-stage firmware changes during commissioning.
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Legacy Bus Bridges (ISA / PCI / UART Multiplexers)
The EP1K30TI144-2N is widely deployed as a bus-bridging glue device between legacy ISA buses, PCI peripherals, and modern microcontrollers that lack native parallel interfaces. With 1,728 LEs the device can implement an 8-bit ISA-to-PCI state machine, address-decode logic, and interrupt steering in a single chip. Its 24,576 bits of embedded RAM (organized in 4-Kbit EAB blocks) provide true dual-port FIFO buffers for UART multiplexing or parallel-to-serial conversion. The 2.5 V core with 3.3 V-tolerant I/O banks supports direct interfacing to legacy 5 V devices via external resistor dividers. Engineers retrofitting industrial PCs and embedded controllers value the predictable Quartus II timing closure and 144-LQFP's compatibility with rework-friendly through-hole-adapter PCBs.
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Telecommunications Line Cards & Framing
Telecommunications line cards frequently use ACEX-1K FPGAs such as the EP1K30TI144-2N for HDLC framing, channel-associated signalling, and T1/E1 time-slot interchange. The 1,728-LE capacity is sufficient for an 8-channel HDLC controller with bit-stuffing logic, while the 24,576-bit embedded RAM provides elastic stores for jitter absorption. Industrial temperature grading supports outdoor equipment cabinets and central-office environments. The 144-LQFP package's 102 available user I/Os accommodate multiple serial framers plus external bus interfaces to network processors. Long product lifecycles in telecom infrastructure mean the EP1K30TI144-2N remains in active service even after its active-manufacture date.
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FPGA Prototyping & Educational Platforms
Universities, training institutes, and engineering labs have historically used the EP1K30TI144-2N as a teaching platform for digital-design courses because of its manageable 1,728-LE size, comprehensive Quartus II toolchain support, and low-cost 144-LQFP development boards. Students can implement UART controllers, VGA signal generators, I2C/SPI masters, and simple RISC CPU cores within the device's logic budget. Industrial temperature grading allows the same boards to be re-used in outdoor or automotive-lab environments. Although Altera/Intel no longer ships Quartus II updates for ACEX-1K, the legacy toolchain (Quartus II 9.1) remains free for educational use, making the EP1K30TI144-2N a long-tail option for coursework continuity.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation Front-Ends
The EP1K30TI144-2N's combination of 102 user I/Os, 24 Kbit embedded RAM, and Quartus II timing-closure predictability makes it a practical choice for the digital front-end of bench-top test instruments such as logic analysers, protocol exercisers, and digital-storage oscilloscope capture boards. Embedded array blocks can buffer pre-trigger samples while the logic fabric implements custom serial-protocol decoders (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN). The 144-pin LQFP package simplifies rework on prototype boards during iterative measurement-chain development. Industrial temperature grading ensures the same part can be deployed in production ATE fixtures that operate in uncontrolled factory environments.
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Field-Repair & Legacy Sustenance Builds
Long-lifecycle industrial systems (CNC controllers, medical imaging peripherals, military radios) installed between 2000 and 2015 frequently rely on ACEX-1K FPGAs such as the EP1K30TI144-2N. As original boards reach end-of-life, repair depots and contract manufacturers need pin-compatible replacements to keep fielded equipment operational. The EP1K30TI144-2N's RoHS-compliant lead-free terminal finish (-2N suffix) meets current EU environmental regulations for new spares, while its 144-LQFP package matches the original PCB land pattern without re-spinning the board. Authorized aftermarket distributors (DigiKey, Mouser, Avnet) continue to supply remaining factory stock for these sustainment programs.
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Engineering reference data for EP1K30TI144-2N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1K30TI144-2 | EP1K30TC144-2N | EP1K30TC144-3N | EP1K30TC144-1N | EP1K10TI144-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 144-pin LQFP | 144-pin LQFP (same) | 144-pin LQFP (same) | 144-pin LQFP (same) | 144-pin LQFP (same) | 144-pin LQFP (same) |
| Series / Family | ACEX-1K | ACEX-1K (same) | ACEX-1K (same) | ACEX-1K (same) | ACEX-1K (same) | ACEX-1K (same) |
| Logic Elements | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 | 1728 | 576 |
| Embedded RAM (bits) | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 12,288 |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 (slower) | -1 (faster) | -2 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial | Industrial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes (-2N suffix) | No (non-N) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (non-N) |
| Maximum User I/O | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- RoHS-compliant lead-free terminal finish (vs EP1K30TI144-2 (non-RoHS))
- Industrial temperature grading vs commercial-grade ACEX-1K siblings (vs EP1K30TC144-2N)
- Highest gate count in 144-LQFP ACEX-1K family (vs EP1K10TI144-2)
Design Notes
The ACEX-1K core (VCCINT) requires 2.5 V ±5%, while I/O banks (VCCIO) accept 2.5 V or 3.3 V depending on the peripheral interface. Decouple each VCCINT and VCCIO pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 3 mm of the lead, and add a single 10 µF tantalum bulk capacitor near the device. Estimated: at typical industrial utilization (50% LEs, 100 MHz toggle), the EP1K30TI144-2N draws approximately 150 mA from VCCINT — verify with Quartus II PowerPlay early in the design cycle.
Route the configuration signals (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK) away from high-speed I/O and clock nets to avoid glitches during JTAG reconfiguration. Keep JTAG TCK and TMS traces short (< 50 mm) and series-terminate at the driver. Place the configuration EEPROM (EPC2 or compatible) within 25 mm of the FPGA's DATA0/DCLK pins to meet passive-serial setup time. The 144-pin LQFP's 0.5 mm pitch requires 0.25 mm via-in-pad or dog-bone fan-out; allocate at least 4 routing layers for signal escape.
Estimated: at 100 MHz toggle with 50% LE utilization, the EP1K30TI144-2N dissipates approximately 0.4 W in still air, well within the LQFP's thermal envelope. Industrial temperature grade (-40 °C to +100 °C ambient) typically requires no heatsink for this dissipation level. However, enclosed industrial enclosures with limited airflow should derate ambient by 10 °C and verify with a thermal probe in worst-case production firmware.
Do not confuse the EP1K30TI144-2N (industrial, RoHS) with the EP1K30TC144-2N (commercial, RoHS) — they share the same 144-pin LQFP footprint and logic capacity but differ in temperature grade. The 'T' in 'TI' denotes industrial; the 'T' in 'TC' is part of the package-style code, not the temperature code. Always confirm both temperature grade and speed grade match the original bill of materials before substituting. Industrial-temp parts placed in commercial-temperature layouts will work but are over-spec'd and more expensive.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance confirmed by Utmel product note (2025-06-05) and DigiKey listing. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations not present in verified data and marked unknown. AEC-Q100 not applicable — FPGAs are not automotive-qualified to AEC-Q100 in the ACEX-1K family.
