EP1K30QC208-3 - ACEX-1K FPGA, 30K Gates, 208-PQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP1K30QC208-3 ⚠ Última compra| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
EP1K30QC208-3 Visão geral
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that combines the high-density integration of gate arrays with the design flexibility of in-system reprogrammability. FPGAs belong to the broader semiconductor hierarchy: programmable logic -> digital IC -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. The ACEX-1K family specifically targets low-cost system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) designs by embedding megafunctions such as efficient memory and specialized I/O structures alongside general-purpose logic.
Key features include 24,576 RAM bits distributed across embedded array blocks, support for LVTTL, LVCMOS, and PCI I/O standards, in-system programmability via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG, and multi-volt I/O capability enabling bridging between 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V logic domains. The 208-pin PQFP package provides a low-cost, board-friendly footprint for volume production.
The EP1K30QC208-3 uses a SRAM-based look-up table (LUT) architecture with embedded array blocks for distributed memory. Its 4-input LUTs deliver efficient combinational logic synthesis, while EABs provide dedicated dual-port RAM blocks for FIFOs, CAMs, and ROM functions. The -3 speed grade targets applications where deterministic logic performance is needed without paying for the faster -1 speed grade.
Typical applications include glue logic replacement, bridge and protocol converters (e.g., PCI to local bus), industrial control and instrumentation front-ends, telecommunications line cards, and low-volume ASIC prototyping. The 147 available I/O pins make this device well-suited for parallel bus interfaces and multi-channel data acquisition front-ends.
When designing with the EP1K30QC208-3, engineers must respect 2.5 V core supply sequencing and provide proper decoupling. The PQFP package also requires thermal consideration at sustained high toggle rates. ACEX-1K devices are programmed via the Quartus II design software or legacy MAX+PLUS II tools. Note: the ACEX-1K family is end-of-life per Intel (Altera) PCN; consider Cyclone or Cyclone II for new designs requiring ACEX-1K function.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers evaluate both new designs and legacy replacement scenarios.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1K30QC208-3 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP1K30QC208-3 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Process Technology, RoHS Status, Operating Temperature, Package, Total RAM Bits.
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EP1K30QC208-3N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$15.9 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1K30QC208-2N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$22.1 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1K30QC208-2
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$7.9 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1K30QC208-1N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$29.88 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1K50QC208-3
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$12.1 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1K100QC208-3
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$60.04 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1K30QC208-3 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| 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 |
| Encapsulamento | 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Temperatura de operação | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | SRAM-based LUT, 0.18 um |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI |
| Programming Interface | IEEE 1149.1 JTAG, ByteBlaster |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do EP1K30QC208-3 208-pin pqfp (plastic quad flat pack)
Configuração de pinos para EP1K30QC208-3 (pacote 208-pin pqfp (plastic quad flat pack)). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para EP1K30QC208-3.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
EP1K30QC208-3 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: 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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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP1K30QC208-3 — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | 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 |
Principais diferenciais
- 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)
Notas de projeto
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.
Informações de conformidade
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.