EPF10K20TI144-4 - 20K Gates FLEX 10K FPGA, 144-LQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EPF10K20TI144-4 ⚠ Última compra| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28,50 |
| 10 | $25.2 | $252,00 |
| 100 | $21.95 | $2.195,00 |
| 500 | $19.4 | $9.700,00 |
| 1.000 | $17.8 | $17.800,00 |
EPF10K20TI144-4 Visão geral
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reprogrammable logic device that combines programmable logic elements, interconnect, and dedicated function blocks such as block RAM, multipliers, or - in the FLEX 10K case - embedded array blocks (EABs). FPGAs occupy a position in the system hierarchy above discrete logic ICs (74-series glue logic) and below ASICs, offering ASIC-like density with the time-to-market advantage of in-system reprogrammability. FLEX 10K was Intel/Altera's first family to integrate embedded array blocks (EABs) for distributed dual-port RAM or ROM, which was a notable architectural step at its introduction.
Key features of the EPF10K20TI144-4 include 144 logic array blocks (LABs), 102 user I/O pins, six EABs providing up to 12,288 bits of on-chip memory, and PCI-compliant I/O with slew-rate control and pull-up clamping diodes. The MultiVolt I/O interface allows each bank to operate at a different voltage by tying VCCIO to the desired level. The device supports in-system programming via the serial configuration EPROM (EPC) interface, allowing designers to update firmware in the field without removing the device.
The FLEX 10K architecture combines a fine-grained sea-of-LABs structure with coarse-grained EABs for memory and DSP-style functions. Each LAB contains eight logic elements (LEs), each consisting of a 4-input look-up table, a programmable flip-flop, dedicated carry and cascade chains, and LAB-wide control signals. The 5 V tolerant inputs and programmable output slew rates simplify mixed-voltage interfacing with 3.3 V and 5 V buses, while the PCI pull-up clamping diode option enables compliance with the PCI bus electrical specification.
Typical applications for the EPF10K20TI144-4 include industrial control, communication bridges, PCI bus interfaces, glue-logic replacement, and prototyping of ASIC designs in telecom, instrumentation, and embedded systems. The 102 user I/Os make it well suited as a peripheral controller in 16/32-bit embedded platforms.
When designing with this device, ensure the configuration EPROM and JTAG chain are correctly wired and that VCCINT and VCCIO decoupling is local to each pin. For new designs, note that FLEX 10K is a legacy family approaching end-of-life; users should evaluate modern Cyclone or MAX 10 families for new projects.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers quickly assess the EPF10K20TI144-4 for both legacy support and cross-brand sourcing.
Alternativas drop-in para EPF10K20TI144-4 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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EPF10K20TC144-4
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$18.95 / unidade
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$52 / unidade
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$15.5 / unidade
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Ver ficha técnica →EPF10K20TI144-4 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Series | FLEX 10K |
| Family | FLEX 10K |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1,152 cells |
| Equivalent Gates | 20,000 gates |
| Number of LABs | 144 |
| Number of EABs | 6 |
| Embedded Memory (EAB) | 12,288 bits |
| User I/Os | 102 |
| Operating Frequency (typ.) | 125 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 5 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 3.3 V or 5 V (MultiVolt) |
| Speed Grade | -4 |
| Faixa de temperatura de operação | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial) |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP (TQFP), 1.27 mm pitch |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
Configuração de pinos do EPF10K20TI144-4
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank-dependent VCCIO) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 6 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 21 | VCCINT — 5 V core supply |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 30 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 36 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pino 37 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 43 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 45 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 52 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 59 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 67 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 74 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 81 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 82 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 88 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 96 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pino 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 100 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 104 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 105 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pino 106 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pino 107 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pino 108 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Pino 109 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pino 110 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pino 111 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pino 112 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pino 113 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pino 114 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pino 115 | DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable (active-low) |
| Pino 116 | DEV_CLRn — Device-wide clear (active-low) |
| Pino 117 | CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0 |
| Pino 118 | CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1 |
| Pino 119 | IN0 — Dedicated input 0 (fast input) |
| Pino 120 | IN1 — Dedicated input 1 (fast input) |
| Pino 121 | VCCINT — 5 V core supply |
| Pino 122 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 124 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 130 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 133 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 137 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 142 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 143 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Aplicações típicas
EPF10K20TI144-4 é adequado para 7 aplicaçãos: Industrial Control & PLC Logic, PCI Bus Interface & Bridging, Communication Bridge & Protocol Converter, ASIC Prototyping & Design Verification, Test & Measurement Instrumentation, Legacy Board Repair & Sustaining Engineering, Glue Logic & Chip-Set Integration.
Industrial Control & PLC Logic
The EPF10K20TI144-4 fits industrial PLC and machine-control applications because it offers 1,152 logic cells and 102 user I/Os in a 144-LQFP package that is tolerant of factory-floor temperatures from -40 °C to +85 °C (industrial grade). Engineers typically instantiate the device as a glue-logic hub, encoder-counter interface, and PWM/PIO controller between a microcontroller and discrete I/O. The MultiVolt I/O bank allows direct connection to legacy 5 V drivers while simultaneously driving 3.3 V logic on a separate bank, eliminating external level shifters. With six EABs providing 12,288 bits of dual-port RAM, the device can buffer FIFO streams from high-speed encoders or implement PID-loop lookup tables in hardware. The 144-LQFP package is also hand-solderable and reworkable, an advantage for sustaining-engineering repair.
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PCI Bus Interface & Bridging
The EPF10K20TI144-4 is well suited for PCI bus interface designs because its 5 V PCI-compliant I/O option with slew-rate control and pull-up clamping diode satisfies the PCI electrical specification. Engineers use the 102 available I/Os to implement a 32-bit PCI target or master bridge between the PCI bus and a local bus or memory. The device's 125 MHz toggle frequency and -4 speed grade are sufficient for 33 MHz PCI operation, the most common embedded implementation. The MultiVolt I/O banks let the device drive 5 V PCI on one bank and a 3.3 V local bus on another, simplifying mixed-voltage board designs. The 12,288 bits of embedded RAM can be used as a small PCI configuration space plus scatter-gather FIFO buffers, reducing external memory cost.
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Communication Bridge & Protocol Converter
The EPF10K20TI144-4 is commonly deployed as a serial-protocol bridge in telecom and industrial networking equipment, where its 1,152 logic cells implement UART, SPI, I²C, and proprietary serial state machines concurrently. Its 102 I/Os accommodate multiple independent channels (e.g. four UARTs plus parallel status/control signals) without external bus switches. The EAB-based dual-port RAM allows two clock-domain subsystems to share data buffers without external FIFOs, an important consideration for async serial-to-parallel conversion. The industrial temperature grade ensures the device operates in outdoor enclosures and uncontrolled switch rooms. MultiVolt I/O allows direct connection to legacy 5 V PHYs and 3.3 V processors in the same board.
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ASIC Prototyping & Design Verification
The EPF10K20TI144-4 has long been used as an ASIC prototyping vehicle because its FLEX 10K architecture supports rapid iteration: designers can compile and test gate-level netlists in real silicon at speeds approaching 125 MHz before committing to an ASIC mask set. The 20,000-equivalent-gate logic capacity is large enough to fit typical peripheral or glue-logic ASIC designs, and the 144-LQFP package exposes enough I/Os to wire out realistic peripheral interfaces. Engineers also leverage the FLEX 10K's 5 V tolerance to mimic legacy ASIC environments that no longer map cleanly to 3.3 V FPGAs. Six EABs provide flexible on-chip RAM for ASIC testbench stimulus generators and result collectors. The ByteBlasterMV JTAG chain also enables in-system reprogramming during overnight regression tests.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation
The EPF10K20TI144-4 fits digital test and measurement front-ends because its MultiVolt I/O banks accept signals from 5 V and 3.3 V instrument buses without external level translation. The 102 I/Os accommodate dense parallel probe interfaces, switch matrices, and trigger distribution. Engineers use the EABs as deep capture buffers or pattern-generator lookup tables, while the 1,152 logic cells implement state-machine sequencers for test routines. The -4 speed grade's 125 MHz toggle rate supports 50-100 MHz pattern generators. Industrial temperature rating is critical for portable instruments used in field service environments. The 144-LQFP package is also straightforward to integrate with manual front-panel PCBs.
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Legacy Board Repair & Sustaining Engineering
The EPF10K20TI144-4 is a primary choice for legacy board repair and sustaining-engineering refurbishment of installed telecom, industrial, and military equipment designed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The pin-compatible EPF10K20TC144-4 (commercial temp), EPF10K20TI144-4N (lead-free), and EPF10K20TC144-4N (commercial + lead-free) variants enable repairs to multiple temperature and compliance requirements without PCB rework. The device's mature MAX+PLUS II / Quarters toolchain means existing bitstreams can be reloaded directly into replacement parts. Because the FLEX 10K family is on Last Time Buy / obsolete status with Intel, sourcing ahead and qualifying substitutes is critical. The 144-LQFP package is also reworkable with conventional hot-air stations.
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Glue Logic & Chip-Set Integration
The EPF10K20TI144-4 is well suited to ASIC/ASSP glue-logic integration because its 1,152 logic cells and 6 EABs (12,288 bits RAM) easily absorb the address decoding, wait-state generation, and bus arbitration that historically required 74-series TTL gates. Its 102 I/Os accommodate the wide buses and individual control signals typical of chipset bridging, while MultiVolt I/O permits direct interfacing to both 5 V and 3.3 V bus partners. The 144-LQFP package sits comfortably between the larger BGA ASICs and smaller peripheral chips on the motherboard, simplifying layout. The FLEX 10K's JTAG-supported in-system programming allows post-assembly board configuration changes during integration testing, reducing respins.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EPF10K20TC144-4 | EPF10K20TI144-4N | EPF10K20TC144-4N | EPF10K10TC144-4N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (TQFP) | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Logic Cells | 1,152 | 1,152 | 1,152 | 1,152 | 576 (-50%) |
| Equivalent Gates | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 (-50%) |
| Embedded Memory (EAB) | 12,288 bits | 12,288 bits | 12,288 bits | 12,288 bits | 6,144 bits (-50%) |
| User I/Os | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 | ~66 (-35%) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial) | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial) | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) |
| Lead-Free Finish | No (standard Pb finish) | No | Yes (Pb-free / -N) | Yes (Pb-free / -N) | Yes (Pb-free / -N) |
| Speed Grade | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 |
Principais diferenciais
- Industrial temperature grade (-40 to 85 °C) (vs EPF10K20TC144-4)
- Full 20K-gate capacity and 102 user I/Os (vs EPF10K10TI144-4N)
- Mature FLEX 10K EAB architecture with embedded dual-port RAM (vs EPC8QC100 (configuration EPROM only))
Notas de projeto
Decouple VCCINT and VCCIO locally at every supply pin of the 144-LQFP package; recommended values are 0.1 µF ceramic in parallel with 10 µF tantalum or polymer per pin. The MultiVolt I/O scheme means VCCIO and VCCINT are independent and each bank may run at 3.3 V or 5 V - apply VCCIO only after VCCINT is stable to avoid I/O latch-up. Estimated: at 125 MHz toggle activity the FLEX 10K core draws roughly 200-300 mA at 5 V, so size the 5 V regulator for 500 mA continuous plus margin.
Route configuration signals (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL, DATA0) away from high-frequency switching I/O and away from clock traces to avoid noise-induced configuration failure. Place the EPC8 configuration EPROM within 2 inches of the FPGA, and add 33 Ω series damping resistors on DATA0, TCK, TMS, TDO, TDI if the JTAG chain is more than 6 inches long. The 144-LQFP package has exposed lead frames only - no thermal pad - so do not rely on the package for heatsinking.
Do not select the EPF10K20TC144-4 (commercial) as a replacement for the EPF10K20TI144-4 (industrial) in outdoor or factory-floor equipment - the commercial variant is only specified 0 to 70 °C and may fail below 0 °C. Likewise, do not use the standard lead-bearing EPF10K20TI144-4 on a RoHS-only production line; use EPF10K20TI144-4N instead. The 5 V VCCINT is non-negotiable - this is not a 3.3 V part, and 3.3 V on VCCINT will prevent configuration. Finally, ensure MSEL[1:0] are tied to the correct logic level for the chosen configuration mode (EPC serial, JTAG, or PS).
Informações de conformidade
The EPF10K20TI144-4 (without the -N suffix) is the standard lead-bearing finish variant. RoHS and REACH status not confirmed in the verified web data - use the EPF10K20TI144-4N for RoHS-restricted production lines. FPGAs are not AEC-Q100 qualified components; this part is not intended for automotive safety-critical applications.