EPF10K10QC208-4N - FLEX 10K FPGA, 10K Gates, 208-PQFP | Intel / Altera
N.º da peça: EPF10K10QC208-4N ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32.5 | $32,50 |
| 10 | $28.4 | $284,00 |
| 100 | $22.15 | $2.215,00 |
| 500 | $18.6 | $9.300,00 |
| 1.000 | $16.2 | $16.200,00 |
EPF10K10QC208-4N Visão geral
FLEX 10K is the first family to combine the high density of gate arrays with the programmability of FPGAs, integrating a sea-of-gates architecture called FastTrack Interconnect that delivers predictable, fixed interconnect delays regardless of routing density. The device family introduced the concept of embedded array blocks (EABs) used for memory and arithmetic functions, which became the architectural foundation for later Altera Stratix families. The EPF10K10QC208-4N is a second-source-friendly 5 V logic part that maps cleanly into industrial and legacy telecom/industrial designs.
Key features include 134 user I/Os with TTL/CMOS compatible drivers, 72 LABs containing 8 logic elements each, on-chip tri-state emulation for bus functions, dedicated high-speed clock distribution trees with low skew, and a built-in Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) boundary-scan interface (IEEE 1149.1). The device also provides flexible configuration modes (active serial, passive serial, passive parallel) and is supported by the legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II tool chain.
The architecture separates logic (LABs) from interconnect (FastTrack rows/columns), giving designers predictable timing closure on legacy 5 V designs. Logic elements (LEs) contain a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and a carry chain for fast arithmetic. EABs provide RAM/ROM and arithmetic functions, eliminating the need for separate memory chips in small designs. Configuration is loaded from a serial EPROM or microcontroller, supporting in-system re-programmability.
Typical applications include industrial control glue logic, telecommunications line cards, legacy 5 V microcontroller/ASIC replacement, prototype ASIC emulation, and low-density DSP pre/post-processing. The wide 5 V tolerance also makes the part a popular choice for legacy avionics, factory automation, and instrumentation that has not migrated to 3.3 V.
When designing with this FPGA, ensure that all unused I/Os are properly terminated and that the JTAG chain is correctly buffered for board-level test access. The 5 V supply and PQFP package simplify PCB layout but the 208-pin PQFP has finer pitch than modern BGAs, so careful signal integrity analysis is recommended for high-speed signals.
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Ver ficha técnica →EPF10K10QC208-4N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Series | FLEX 10K |
| Family | FLEX 10K |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 576 |
| Total Gates | 10,000 (typical) |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 72 |
| Number of Logic Elements per LAB | 8 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 6,144 |
| Number of User I/Os | 134 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM |
| Tensão de alimentação | 5 V |
| Speed Grade | -4 |
| Encapsulamento | 208-pin PQFP / 208-BFQFP |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Configuration | SRAM-based, serial/parallel |
| JTAG Support | Yes (IEEE 1149.1) |
Configuração de pinos do EPF10K10QC208-4N
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 4 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 12 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 16 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 20 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 24 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 28 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 32 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 36 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 40 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 44 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 48 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 52 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 56 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 60 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 64 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 68 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 72 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 76 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 80 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 84 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 88 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 92 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 96 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 100 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 104 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 108 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 112 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 116 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 120 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 124 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 128 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 132 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 136 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 140 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 144 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 145 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 146 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 147 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 148 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 149 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 150 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 151 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 152 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 153 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 154 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 155 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 156 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 157 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 158 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 159 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 160 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 161 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 162 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 163 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 164 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 165 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 166 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 167 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 168 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 169 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 170 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 171 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 172 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 173 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 174 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 175 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 176 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 177 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 178 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 179 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 180 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 181 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 182 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 183 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 184 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 185 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pino 186 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pino 187 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete |
| Pino 188 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pino 189 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pino 190 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pino 191 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pino 192 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pino 193 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pino 194 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pino 195 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pino 196 | MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2 |
| Pino 197 | DEV_CLRn — Device clear (active-low) |
| Pino 198 | DEV_OE — Device output enable |
| Pino 199 | CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0 |
| Pino 200 | CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1 |
| Pino 201 | CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2 |
| Pino 202 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino 203 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pino 204 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 205 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 206 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 207 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 208 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (5V) |
Aplicações típicas
EPF10K10QC208-4N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Legacy Telecom Line Card Interface, Prototype ASIC Emulation, Test & Measurement Instrumentation Front-End, Avionics / Military Legacy Subsystem, Low-Density DSP Pre/Post-Processing.
Industrial Control Glue Logic
The EPF10K10QC208-4N's 576 logic elements and 134 user I/Os are well-suited to industrial glue-logic consolidation, where multiple 74-series TTL chips are replaced by a single programmable device. The 5 V tolerance matches legacy PLC, motor-control, and process-control boards still using 5 V logic without level shifters. With 72 LABs and built-in JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), engineers can integrate address decoding, bus arbitration, and timing-pulse generation into one FPGA while keeping factory-floor test access. The PQFP-208 package is hand-solderable, simplifying low-volume retrofits and field repairs on existing 5 V industrial equipment where the supply rail cannot be changed.
Recomendado
Legacy Telecom Line Card Interface
In telecom line cards designed in the late 1990s, the EPF10K10QC208-4N provided 134 user I/Os to interface between T1/E1 framers, time-slot interchangers, and backplane serializers. The 125 MHz Fmax of the -4 speed grade supports 8.192 MHz PCM backplane buses and TDM framing at standard telecom rates. Its 5 V I/O directly drives TTL-level backplanes used in central-office equipment. Embedded 6,144 bits of memory implement small elastic stores and pattern detectors without external SRAM. Engineers can drop this FPGA onto existing 5 V line-card PCBs while maintaining the legacy framing protocol and JTAG in-system test infrastructure familiar to telco field technicians.
Recomendado
Prototype ASIC Emulation
The EPF10K10QC208-4N was widely used as a multi-chip ASIC emulator during early product development because its 10K-gate density and SRAM-based configuration allowed rapid design iteration. Each LE contains a 4-input LUT and a programmable register, faithfully modelling gate-array timing. FastTrack Interconnect gives predictable delays independent of routing, helping engineers verify timing closure before committing to an ASIC. The 5 V core and TTL I/Os emulate target ASIC behavior with minimal external circuitry, and the PQFP-208 footprint fits standard prototype sockets. Once the design stabilizes, the bitstream can be ported to a production ASIC fab with confidence, making the EPF10K10 a classic development-platform choice.
Recomendado
Test & Measurement Instrumentation Front-End
Test equipment manufacturers chose the EPF10K10QC208-4N for instrument front-ends requiring precise timing control: pattern generators, logic analyzers, and frequency counters. The 125 MHz internal clock drives counter chains and timing comparators at sub-nanosecond resolution when paired with external high-speed comparators. The 134 I/Os handle parallel probe-channel multiplexing, and on-chip EABs implement small look-up tables for measurement calibration curves. The 5 V analog-friendly I/O is also tolerant of legacy probe-conditioning circuits. JTAG boundary-scan simplifies board-level test of populated instruments, and the legacy MAX+PLUS II tool chain preserves long-term design IP for service continuity.
Recomendado
Avionics / Military Legacy Subsystem
Avionics and military subsystems built in the 1990s-2000s used the EPF10K10QC208-4N because its 5 V supply, PQFP package, and proven SRAM architecture met DO-254 design assurance objectives for many low-criticality functions. The device handles non-volatile configuration via companion configuration PROMs, allowing cold-start boot in cockpit displays, mission computers, and ground-support equipment. 134 I/Os interface legacy ARINC 429 / MIL-STD-1553 transceivers, and on-chip memory buffers small command/response frames. The package's PQFP format remains hand-reworkable by depot-level maintenance crews, an advantage when field-replaceable units are 20+ years old and not yet scheduled for modernization.
Recomendado
Low-Density DSP Pre/Post-Processing
The EPF10K10QC208-4N's 72 LABs and 6,144-bit EAB memory fit small DSP pre- and post-processing tasks: FIR filter coefficient multiplication, FFT butterfly staging, or sample-rate conversion stages feeding a dedicated DSP chip. The -4 speed grade's 125 MHz Fmax supports 16-tap FIR filters at 8 MHz sample rate. EABs serve as coefficient ROM and circular delay-line memory, eliminating external SRAM in compact designs. With 5 V I/O and the PQFP-208 footprint, the FPGA bridges legacy 5 V analog front-ends to modern DSP ASICs or microcontrollers without voltage translation. Designers can prototype signal chains in MAX+PLUS II then port to a fixed ASIC once volume justifies mask costs.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EPF10K10QC208-4 | EPF10K10QC208-3 | EPF10K10AQC208-3 | EPF10K10AQC208-3N | EPF10K10AQC208-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Logic Elements | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 |
| Speed Grade | -4 (125 MHz Fmax) | -4 | -3 (slower) | -3 | -3 | -2 (slowest) |
| Total Gates | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 6,144 | 6,144 | 6,144 | 6,144 | 6,144 | 6,144 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Lead Finish | Lead-free (RoHS) | Leaded (non-RoHS) | Leaded | Leaded | Lead-free | Leaded |
| Silicon Revision | Original FLEX 10K | Original FLEX 10K | Original FLEX 10K | A-suffix (newer revision) | A-suffix (newer revision) | A-suffix (newer revision) |
Principais diferenciais
- Highest speed grade within FLEX 10K 208-PQFP family (vs EPF10K10QC208-3)
- Lead-free RoHS-compliant terminal finish (vs EPF10K10QC208-4)
- Original silicon revision with longest qualification history (vs EPF10K10AQC208-3)
- 134 user I/O count maximizes in 208-PQFP FLEX 10K (vs EPF10K10TC144-4)
Notas de projeto
The EPF10K10QC208-4N requires a clean 5.0 V ±5% supply on VCCINT and VCCIO rails. Estimated core current draw is approximately 100-300 mA active at 125 MHz depending on logic utilization. Decoupling: place one 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor within 5 mm of every VCC pin and bulk 47-100 µF tantalum at the regulator output. SRAM-based configuration means inrush currents during configuration can spike to 500 mA momentarily; ensure regulator has adequate transient response. The 5 V I/O is TTL-compatible but exceeding 5.5 V absolute maximum permanently damages the device - add TVS diodes on board-edge connectors.
The 208-pin PQFP package has 0.5 mm lead pitch and 28 mm × 28 mm body. Recommended footprint: 0.30 mm wide pads with 0.10 mm solder mask dam. Trace escape: use 0.15 mm/0.20 mm traces fanning out from inner pads. For high-speed signals, maintain 50 Ω controlled impedance with reference plane on layer 2. The PQFP package does not have an exposed pad - thermal dissipation is through peripheral leads and copper pours on top/bottom layers. Estimated: at 0.5 W dissipation with 1 square inch copper pour, junction-to-ambient resistance is approximately 35-45 C/W.
Common pitfalls with the EPF10K10QC208-4N: (1) configuration PROMs are required - the device is SRAM-based and loses configuration on power-down; use EPC2 or EPC1 series configuration PROMs in standard FLEX 10K reference schematics. (2) JTAG chain must include proper buffering for board-level test access. (3) The MAX+PLUS II tool chain is legacy - design bitstreams generated by MAX+PLUS II may not load into Quartus-targeted configuration memory. (4) Mixing -3, -4, and A-prefix silicon in the same design works but bitstream timing files should be regenerated for the exact speed grade. (5) PQFP leads are fragile - use proper re-work profiles (220C peak for lead-free, 240C max dwell time).
Signal integrity layout notes: keep dedicated clock pins (CLK0/CLK1/CLK2) traces short and routed away from I/O switching signals; the FLEX 10K has dedicated low-skew clock distribution trees that are most effective when fed by clean clocks. Configuration signals (DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) should be routed as a bus to keep skew below 2 ns; longer traces can cause configuration failures. JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) require 10-100 kΩ pull-ups on TMS, TDI, nCONFIG for reliable boundary-scan operation. Bank VCCIO pins may all be tied together at 5 V or split per bank; FLEX 10K allows mixed-voltage I/O but only on a per-bank basis.
Informações de conformidade
'N' suffix denotes lead-free / RoHS-compliant terminal finish per Altera/Intel naming convention. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (this is a legacy industrial/commercial part, not automotive-grade). Specific halogen-free status not stated in datasheet summary.
