EP1K30TC144-2N - 30K Gate ACEX-1K FPGA 144-TQFP | Intel / Altera
N.º da peça: EP1K30TC144-2N ⚠ Última compra| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $33.2 | $332,00 |
| 100 | $27.8 | $2.780,00 |
| 250 | $24.5 | $6.125,00 |
| 500 | $21.95 | $10.975,00 |
EP1K30TC144-2N Visão geral
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device built from an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) -> complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) -> FPGAs -> SoC FPGAs, occupying the mid-to-high density tier for glue logic, parallel processing, and prototype ASIC replacement. The ACEX-1K family in particular introduced an enhanced embedded array architecture that combined look-up-table logic with dedicated dual-port memory blocks, enabling megafunctions such as FIFO buffers, DSP multipliers, and CPU cores within a single chip.
Key features of the EP1K30TC144-2N include 6 EABs delivering up to 24,576 bits of dual-port RAM, four phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, in-system programmability via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG, and multi-voltage I/O support including 3.3 V, 2.5 V, and 1.8 V interfacing. The device supports configuration through Altera's serial configuration devices, passive serial, or JTAG modes. The -2 speed grade denotes a specific Fmax performance bin (~180 MHz internal), while the N suffix indicates lead-free (Pb-free) packaging per RoHS directive compliance.
Architecture-wise, the ACEX-1K family uses a continuous, hierarchical interconnect structure (FastTrack) that provides predictable timing across the device, and each LAB contains 10 logic elements with 4 inputs each. The four PLLs enable on-chip clock multiplication, division, phase shifting, and duty-cycle control, eliminating external clock-management chips in many designs. The 0.22 µm process yields a typical quiescent current below 50 mA at full operation.
Typical applications include telecommunications line-card glue logic, industrial control and motor drive interfaces, prototype ASIC replacement, low-density DSP co-processing, peripheral bridging (PCI to local bus, UART expansion), and legacy system maintenance where a discontinued ASIC must be replaced without a full PCB redesign. The 144-TQFP footprint simplifies hand-soldering and rework compared to BGA alternatives, making the EP1K30TC144-2N attractive for low-volume production, field upgrades, and educational platforms.
When designing with this device, ensure the configuration PROM is correctly sized for the compressed or uncompressed bitstream and that the 2.5 V rail is decoupled with 0.1 µF and 10 µF capacitors close to the VCCINT pins. Designers migrating to newer Altera/Intel families (Cyclone, MAX II) should treat the EP1K30TC144-2N as a long-term availability part via the Altera Mature Products program rather than a new-design platform.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, lead-time intelligence, and same-family drop-in alternatives for engineers maintaining legacy ACEX-1K designs, complementing the original datasheet with practical sourcing guidance.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1K30TC144-2N — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP1K30TC144-2N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Process Technology, Package, Speed Grade, Configuration Method, Operating Temperature.
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EP1K30TC144-2
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Ver ficha técnica →EP1K30TC144-2N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Series | ACEX-1K |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1728 |
| Total RAM Bits | 24576 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 216 |
| Number of EABs | 6 |
| Number of I/O | 102 |
| Gates | 30,000 (typical system gates) |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 2.375 V to 2.625 V (2.5 V nominal) |
| Temperatura de operação | 0°C to +70°C (Commercial) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Encapsulamento / Caixa | 144-TQFP (20x20 mm) |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm EEPROM |
| Configuration Method | Serial / Passive Serial / JTAG |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (N suffix) |
| Número de pinos | 144 |
Configuração de pinos do EP1K30TC144-2N
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O (bank dependent) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 3 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 6 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 7 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 9 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 10 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 17 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 20 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 27 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 29 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 30 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 33 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 36 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 37 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 40 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 41 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 45 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 47 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 50 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 57 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 60 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 64 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 67 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 70 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 77 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pino 78 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pino 79 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pino 80 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pino 81 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 87 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 90 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 93 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 97 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 100 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 107 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 110 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 117 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 120 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 121 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 124 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 127 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 130 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 133 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O |
| Pino 137 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pino 138 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pino 139 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pino 140 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pino 141 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pino 142 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pino 143 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 144 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
Aplicações típicas
EP1K30TC144-2N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic, Industrial Control and Motor Drive Interfaces, Legacy ASIC Replacement and Form-Fit-Function Migration, Prototype ASIC and ASIC Emulation Platform, Peripheral Bridging and Bus Expansion, Educational and Development Platforms.
Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic
The EP1K30TC144-2N is well suited for telecommunications line-card glue logic where mid-density programmable logic must bridge multiple bus standards (PCI, Utopia, H.110). Its 102 user I/O and multi-voltage I/O support enable direct interfacing with 3.3 V, 2.5 V, and 1.8 V peripherals without external level shifters. The four on-chip PLLs allow generation of multiple reference clocks from a single backplane oscillator, simplifying BOM. Unlike a fixed ASIC, the EEPROM-based ACEX-1K retains configuration through power cycles, eliminating the need for a boot PROM in headless deployments. Designers should size the EAB memory (24 Kbits) for any FIFO or framer-helper buffers required by the line interface.
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Industrial Control and Motor Drive Interfaces
Industrial control platforms leverage the EP1K30TC144-2N for PWM generation, quadrature decoder logic, and fieldbus bridging (Modbus, CANopen, PROFIBUS glue). The 0.22 µm process tolerates the wide industrial temperature range of the commercial-grade device in chassis-mounted enclosures. Six dual-port EABs implement encoder-capture FIFOs without external SRAM, reducing PCB area. The 144-TQFP package with 0.5 mm pitch supports hand rework, easing field-service of installed equipment. Designers should de-rate Fmax by 10-15% for hot-spots above 60°C, or migrate to the EP1K30TI144-2N industrial-temperature variant for -40°C to +100°C operation.
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Legacy ASIC Replacement and Form-Fit-Function Migration
The EP1K30TC144-2N is a frequent drop-in for discontinued masked ASICs delivering 10K-30K usable gates. Its non-volatile EEPROM configuration lets engineers preserve existing firmware images and JTAG infrastructure without board rework. The 144-TQFP footprint matches many legacy 0.8 mm-pitch ASIC packages via standard adapter PCBs, preserving the original PCB layout. Engineers replacing obsolete ASICs should validate I/O timing against the original part, as the -2 speed grade (~180 MHz internal Fmax) may impose tighter margins than older ASICs. Migration to MAX II CPLDs is recommended for designs under 5K gates, where lower quiescent current is desired.
Recomendado
Prototype ASIC and ASIC Emulation Platform
Engineering teams prototyping ASICs in the 30K-100K gate range use the EP1K30TC144-2N as a hardware emulator before committing to mask costs. With 1,728 logic elements and 24 Kbits of dual-port memory, it can implement representative RTL and run real I/O traffic, validating system architecture months before silicon. The four PLLs generate the asynchronous clock domains typical of mixed-signal ASICs, and JTAG-based incremental compile keeps iteration cycles under one minute. The 144-TQFP package exposes 102 I/O - sufficient for boundary-scan emulation of moderate-complexity designs. Note that ASIC emulation at the 100K-gate scale typically requires multiple ACEX-1K devices in parallel.
Recomendado
Peripheral Bridging and Bus Expansion
The EP1K30TC144-2N bridges mismatched peripheral buses such as PCI to local bus, ISA to memory-mapped I/O, or UART expansion for legacy serial equipment. Its 102 user I/O and four PLLs allow independent clock-domain generation per bridge port, avoiding the metastability pitfalls of clock crossing. The 6 EABs hold transaction FIFOs for bursty peripheral traffic without external memory. Compared to discrete CPLD chains, the EP1K30TC144-2N reduces part count and PCB area by integrating glue logic, FIFOs, and clock management on one die. Designers should budget 200-400 LEs per simple bus bridge and verify setup/hold against the slowest peripheral spec.
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Educational and Development Platforms
Universities and FPGA training programs use the EP1K30TC144-2N as an accessible, non-volatile learning platform because the EEPROM configuration eliminates the boot PROM and lets students experiment without external storage. The 144-TQFP package is hand-solderable on breakout boards, and the mature ACEX-1K toolchain (Quartus II Web Edition) remains free and well-documented. With 1,728 logic elements, the device fits a full 8-bit CPU core, UART, and VGA controller in student projects. Migrating graduating students to Cyclone IV or MAX 10 boards is straightforward because the Quartus design flow is shared across all Altera/Intel FPGA families.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP1K30TC144-2N — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1K30TC144-2 | EP1K30TC144-1N | EP1K10TC144-2N | EP1K10TC144-2 | EP1K10TC144-1N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-TQFP (20x20 mm) | 144-TQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-TQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-TQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-TQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-TQFP (20x20 mm) - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 1728 | 1728 - same | 1728 - same | 576 (-67%) | 576 (-67%) | 576 (-67%) |
| Total Gates | 30,000 | 30,000 - same | 30,000 - same | 10,000 (-67%) | 10,000 (-67%) | 10,000 (-67%) |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 - same | -1 (slower) | -2 - same | -2 - same | -1 (slower) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (N suffix) | No (leaded) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | No (leaded) | Yes (N suffix) |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V - same | 2.5 V - same | 2.5 V - same | 2.5 V - same | 2.5 V - same |
| User I/O | 102 | 102 - same | 102 - same | 102 - same | 102 - same | 102 - same |
Principais diferenciais
- Non-volatile EEPROM configuration (vs SRAM-based Cyclone FPGAs (e.g. EP1C3T144C8N))
- On-chip dual-port EAB memory (vs Discrete FIFO + glue-logic implementations)
- 102 user I/O in hand-solderable TQFP (vs BGA-packaged ACEX-1K siblings (EP1K30FC256-2N))
Notas de projeto
The EP1K30TC144-2N requires a clean 2.5 V ±5% rail (2.375 V to 2.625 V) on all VCCINT pins (17, 37, 57, 77, 97, 117, 137) with a 0.1 µF X7R ceramic bypass cap within 3 mm of each VCCINT pin and a single 10 µF bulk tantalum cap at the regulator output. I/O bank supplies (VCCIO) can be 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V depending on the bank; mixing VCCIO voltages requires careful bank-by-bank planning. Power-on ramp should be monotonic with <10 ms rise time to avoid configuration latch-up; add a soft-start RC at the regulator if the upstream rail is poorly controlled.
Estimated: at 100% logic utilization and 180 MHz toggle rate, the EP1K30TC144-2N dissipates approximately 0.5-0.8 W in the 144-TQFP package. With junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (theta_JA) of approximately 28 °C/W for a 4-layer JEDEC test board, junction temperature rise is ~22 °C above ambient. For continuous high-utilization designs, provide at least 4 cm² of unbroken copper pour on the top layer under the exposed die area and via-stitch to internal ground planes. Operation above 70 °C ambient requires derating logic toggle rate by ~10% per 10 °C or migration to the EP1K30TI144-2N industrial-temperature variant.
Route all four global clock signals on the dedicated CLK pins with controlled impedance (50 Ω microstrip or stripline) and matched length within ±50 mil across the bus. Keep JTAG chain signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) short and away from switching I/O to avoid noise-induced programming failures. The 0.5 mm pitch of the 144-TQFP requires 4-mil trace-and-space rules with microvia fan-outs at BGA-adjacent routes. Place a 0.1 µF + 10 µF decoupling pair at each of the four VCCIO bank groups; do not share a single capacitor across banks.
Do not connect nCONFIG, nSTATUS, or DCLK to anything other than the configuration device or pull-up resistors; floating these pins causes configuration failure on power-up. The EP1K30TC144-2N EEPROM configuration is non-volatile but has a finite write-cycle endurance of ~100 cycles - use JTAG or EPCS serial configuration for development, not the on-chip programming algorithm. Always issue a CONFIG_CLR via JTAG before in-system reprogramming to avoid partial-configuration bit errors. Designers migrating from ACEX-1K to Cyclone families must regenerate I/O assignments because pin functions are not 1:1 compatible.
Informações de conformidade
N suffix denotes Pb-free RoHS-compliant terminations per Altera/Intel Mature Products datasheet. AEC-Q100 not applicable (commercial-grade FPGA, no automotive qualification). Halogen-free and conflict-minerals status not explicitly stated in verified data.