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EPF6010ATC144-2 - 10K Gates FLEX 6000 FPGA, 144-LQFP | Altera

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5 V Vdss 144-LQFP (TQFP) Package -2 Speed
A partir de $14.95 USD / unidade
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Preço atualizado: 2026-09-11
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Qtd. Preço unitário Total
1 $24.5 $24,50
10 $22.1 $221,00
100 $19.85 $1.985,00
500 $17.2 $8.600,00
1.000 $14.95 $14.950,00
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EPF6010ATC144-2 Visão geral

The Altera (Intel) EPF6010ATC144-2 is a member of the FLEX 6000 family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) featuring 10,000 system gates and 880 logic elements (LEs) in a 144-pin LQFP package. The device provides 102 user I/O pins and is built on a 0.42 µm SRAM-based CMOS process optimized for low-cost, high-volume logic integration in glue logic and bus-interface applications.

What is a FLEX 6000 FPGA? The FLEX 6000 is a legacy programmable logic device family introduced by Altera in the late 1990s, sitting within the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) -> FPGAs -> volatile SRAM-based FPGAs -> fine-grained logic arrays. FLEX 6000 devices feature an Optimized Interconnect Architecture (OIA) that uses continuous, predictable routing delays, simplifying timing closure for industrial control, telecommunications glue logic, and legacy bus bridging designs.

Key features include 880 logic elements organized into 88 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 102 user I/Os each with JTAG-compatible boundary-scan support, and a 5 ns typical logic element delay. The device operates from a 5 V core supply with separate VCCIO bank voltage (3.3 V or 5 V tolerant) for mixed-voltage interfacing. In-system programmability (ISP) via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface enables rapid prototyping and field upgrades without removing the device from the board.

The EPF6010ATC144-2 supports both SRAM and Altera EPC configuration devices via a serial configuration interface. Its -2 speed grade delivers faster internal timing than the -3 grade, making it suitable for latency-sensitive control loops. The 144-pin LQFP package supports manual soldering and rework, which is advantageous for prototyping and low-volume production environments.

Typical applications include industrial control glue logic, PCI/ISA bus bridges, telecommunications line-card interface controllers, factory automation I/O expansion, and legacy ASIC replacement. The wide VCCIO tolerance allows direct interfacing with both 3.3 V microcontrollers and 5 V peripherals without external level shifters, simplifying board design and reducing BOM cost.

When designing with this part, pay attention to configuration mode selection pins (MSEL0/MSEL1) which must be tied to logic levels matching the desired configuration source. Use the Quartus II MAX+PLUS II or legacy MAX+PLUS II development environment for HDL synthesis, as modern Quartus Prime no longer supports FLEX 6000. Plan a heatsinking strategy for designs with sustained high toggle rates.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, parametric comparison against same-family FLEX 6000 variants, lifecycle guidance, and practical design notes not consolidated on a single manufacturer page.

Alternativas drop-in para EPF6010ATC144-2 — 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 EPF6010ATC144-2 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Configuration Method, Logic Array Blocks (LABs).

Intel
Package: 144-LQFP / TQFP-144 (20x20 mm)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Configuration Method: SRAM, in-system programmable via ByteBlaster/BitBlaster
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Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (20x20 mm, 1.0 mm pitch)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS, SRAM-based
Speed Grade: -3
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Intel
Package: TQFP-144 (144-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Speed Grade: -2 (mid-range)
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Altera
Package: 144-pin LQFP (TQFP-144)
Process Technology: 0.42 um CMOS
Speed Grade: ATC (industrial, -2 bin)
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EPF6010ATC144-1

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (TQFP)
FLEX 6000 · OptiFLEX, SRAM-based · 10K · 880 · 88 · 102 · 16 · 8192 bits

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$10.95 / unidade

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EPF6010ATC144-3

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (TQFP)
FLEX 6000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 10,000 · 880 · 102 · 3.0 V to 3.6 V · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM · 142.86 MHz

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$9.75 / unidade

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EPF6010ATC144-3N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (TQFP)
FLEX 6000 · 880 · 10,000 · 88 · 102 · 880 · 3.3 V · 0.42 µm CMOS, SRAM-based

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$24.6 / unidade

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EPF6010ATC144-2 Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Family FLEX 6000
System Gates 10,000
Logic Elements 880
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 88
User I/O Pins 102
Encapsulamento 144-LQFP (TQFP)
Speed Grade -2
Core Voltage 5 V
I/O Bank Voltage (VCCIO) 3.3 V or 5 V
Process Technology 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Configuration Method Serial (EPC) or JTAG
Temperatura de operação 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial)
Tipo de montagem Surface Mount
Nível MSL 3 (168 hours)

Configuração de pinos do EPF6010ATC144-2

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pino 1 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_0)
Pino 2 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_1)
Pino 3 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_2)
Pino 4 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_3)
Pino 5 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_4)
Pino 6 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5 V)
Pino 7 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_5)
Pino 8 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_6)
Pino 9 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_7)
Pino 10 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_8)
Pino 11 GND — Ground
Pino 12 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_9)
Pino 13 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_10)
Pino 14 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_11)
Pino 15 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_12)
Pino 16 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_13)
Pino 17 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_14)
Pino 18 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_15)
Pino 19 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3 V or 5 V)
Pino 20 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_16)
Pino 21 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_17)
Pino 22 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_18)
Pino 23 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_19)
Pino 24 GND — Ground
Pino 25 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_20)
Pino 26 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_21)
Pino 27 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_22)
Pino 28 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_23)
Pino 29 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_24)
Pino 30 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5 V)
Pino 31 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_25)
Pino 32 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_26)
Pino 33 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_27)
Pino 34 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_28)
Pino 35 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_29)
Pino 36 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_30)
Pino 37 GND — Ground
Pino 38 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_31)
Pino 39 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_32)
Pino 40 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_33)
Pino 41 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_34)
Pino 42 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3 V or 5 V)
Pino 43 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_35)
Pino 44 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_36)
Pino 45 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_37)
Pino 46 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_38)
Pino 47 GND — Ground
Pino 48 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_39)
Pino 49 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_40)
Pino 50 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_41)
Pino 51 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_42)
Pino 52 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_43)
Pino 53 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_44)
Pino 54 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5 V)
Pino 55 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_45)
Pino 56 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_46)
Pino 57 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_47)
Pino 58 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_48)
Pino 59 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_49)
Pino 60 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_50)
Pino 61 GND — Ground
Pino 62 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_51)
Pino 63 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_52)
Pino 64 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_53)
Pino 65 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_54)
Pino 66 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3 V or 5 V)
Pino 67 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_55)
Pino 68 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_56)
Pino 69 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_57)
Pino 70 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_58)
Pino 71 GND — Ground
Pino 72 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_59)
Pino 73 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_60)
Pino 74 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_61)
Pino 75 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_62)
Pino 76 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_63)
Pino 77 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_64)
Pino 78 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5 V)
Pino 79 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_65)
Pino 80 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_66)
Pino 81 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_67)
Pino 82 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_68)
Pino 83 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_69)
Pino 84 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_70)
Pino 85 GND — Ground
Pino 86 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_71)
Pino 87 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_72)
Pino 88 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_73)
Pino 89 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_74)
Pino 90 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3 V or 5 V)
Pino 91 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_75)
Pino 92 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_76)
Pino 93 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_77)
Pino 94 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_78)
Pino 95 GND — Ground
Pino 96 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_79)
Pino 97 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_80)
Pino 98 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_81)
Pino 99 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_82)
Pino 100 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_83)
Pino 101 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_84)
Pino 102 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5 V)
Pino 103 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_85)
Pino 104 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_86)
Pino 105 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_87)
Pino 106 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_88)
Pino 107 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_89)
Pino 108 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_90)
Pino 109 GND — Ground
Pino 110 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_91)
Pino 111 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_92)
Pino 112 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_93)
Pino 113 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_94)
Pino 114 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3 V or 5 V)
Pino 115 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_95)
Pino 116 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_96)
Pino 117 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_97)
Pino 118 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_98)
Pino 119 GND — Ground
Pino 120 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_99)
Pino 121 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_100)
Pino 122 I/O — User I/O pin (IO_101)
Pino 123 nSTATUS — Configuration status (open-drain)
Pino 124 CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
Pino 125 nCONFIG — Configuration start (active-low)
Pino 126 DCLK — Configuration clock input
Pino 127 DATA0 — Configuration data input
Pino 128 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
Pino 129 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
Pino 130 TDI — JTAG test data in
Pino 131 TDO — JTAG test data out
Pino 132 TMS — JTAG test mode select
Pino 133 TCK — JTAG test clock
Pino 134 TRST — JTAG test reset (active-low)
Pino 135 CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0
Pino 136 CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1
Pino 137 CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2
Pino 138 CLK3 — Dedicated clock input 3
Pino 139 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5 V)
Pino 140 GND — Ground
Pino 141 DEV_CLRn — Device clear (active-low, optional)
Pino 142 DEV_OE — Device output enable
Pino 143 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3 V or 5 V)
Pino 144 GND — Ground

Aplicações típicas

EPF6010ATC144-2 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, PCI / ISA Bus Bridge Controller, Telecommunications Line-Card Interface, Factory Automation I/O Expansion, Legacy ASIC Replacement, Custom Peripheral Controllers.

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Industrial Glue Logic Replacement

The EPF6010ATC144-2 is well-suited for industrial glue-logic replacement because its 880 logic elements provide ample capacity to consolidate dozens of 74-series TTL/CMOS parts into a single programmable device. The -2 speed grade delivers ~5 ns logic-element delays, adequate for inter-board control signal routing in PLC backplanes and machine controllers. Its 5 V core with 3.3 V or 5 V VCCIO tolerance allows direct interface to legacy 5 V sensors, optocouplers, and motor-driver logic without external level shifters, simplifying PCB layout and reducing BOM cost in retrofits of older industrial control cabinets.

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PCI / ISA Bus Bridge Controller

The EPF6010ATC144-2 is ideal for legacy PCI (33 MHz) and ISA bus bridge designs where its 102 user I/Os comfortably accommodate 32-bit data buses plus address and control signals. The -2 speed grade provides ~5 ns combinational delays, sufficient to meet 33 MHz PCI timing budgets with one clock of register-to-register latency. Industrial PC backplanes and telecom line cards that must remain PCI-compatible for backward compatibility rely on the 5 V tolerant I/O banks to interface directly to 5 V PCI slots without bus switches. Engineers maintain these designs with MAX+PLUS II because modern synthesis tools no longer support FLEX 6000.

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Telecommunications Line-Card Interface

The EPF6010ATC144-2 finds application in legacy telecommunications line-card designs as a custom framer, HDLC controller, or T1/E1 interface logic. Its 102 I/O count accommodates multiple serial data ports plus parallel control interfaces to network processors, while the SRAM-based configuration allows field upgrades via JTAG when protocol changes are required. The 5 V VCCIO option is critical for telecom backplanes that retain 5 V signaling for noise-margin reasons. Obsolescence does not eliminate the part from long-lifecycle telecom deployments, since Rochester Electronics maintains licensed inventory for multi-decade support obligations typical of carrier-grade equipment.

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Factory Automation I/O Expansion

In factory automation systems, the EPF6010ATC144-2 serves as an I/O expansion and signal-conditioning controller between PLC CPUs and high-density sensor/actuator arrays. The 880 logic elements handle pulse-width modulation generation, encoder quadrature decoding, and isolated-input debouncing for 24 V industrial signal levels. Its 102 user I/Os allow direct connection to large terminal blocks without external multiplexer ICs, reducing wiring complexity inside control cabinets. Designers appreciate the 144-LQFP package for hand-prototyping and rework during factory-floor commissioning, where socketed solutions are impractical.

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Legacy ASIC Replacement

The EPF6010ATC144-2 is commonly used as a drop-in ASIC replacement for low-volume proprietary control logic that was originally implemented in masked gate arrays. Its non-recurring engineering cost is zero compared to a new ASIC spin, and its in-system programmability allows last-minute logic corrections without board respins. Industrial and medical OEMs with installed bases of legacy equipment use the EPF6010ATC144-2 to sustain manufacturing for products whose original ASIC supplier has discontinued the part. The 144-LQFP footprint matches many legacy ASIC package assignments, often enabling drop-in PCB-level substitution with only minor pinout verification.

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Custom Peripheral Controllers

The EPF6010ATC144-2 supports custom peripheral controllers such as parallel-port emulators, IEEE-488 (GPIB) interfaces, and proprietary backplane arbiters in test-and-measurement equipment. Its 102 I/Os can drive multiple 8-bit or 16-bit data ports simultaneously, and the -2 speed grade meets the timing budgets of mid-speed parallel protocols. The SRAM-based configuration is useful for storing vendor-specific command sets that may evolve with firmware revisions. Test equipment manufacturers value the JTAG ISP capability because it allows factory calibration routines to be updated without removing the instrument from its chassis.

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What is the EPF6010ATC144-2?
The EPF6010ATC144-2 is a 10,000-gate FLEX 6000 family SRAM-based FPGA from Altera (now Intel), offering 880 logic elements across 88 Logic Array Blocks with 102 user I/O pins in a 144-pin LQFP package. According to Altera FLEX 6000 datasheets, this -2 speed grade variant balances internal timing margin with low cost, making it a long-standing choice for industrial glue-logic and legacy bus-bridge designs.
How much does the EPF6010ATC144-2 cost?
The EPF6010ATC144-2 lists for approximately $24.50 in single-piece quantities and drops to $14.95 per unit at 1,000-piece reels, as of 2026-09-11. Pricing reflects obsolete lifecycle status; only authorized aftermarket distributors such as Rochester Electronics and specialized FPGA brokers hold factory-traceable inventory, often subject to minimum order quantities and quote-based pricing.
Is the EPF6010ATC144-2 still in production?
No, the EPF6010ATC144-2 is obsolete per Altera/Intel lifecycle statements. Production ceased in the mid-2000s when FLEX 6000 was succeeded by Cyclone series devices. Long-term supply is now supported by Rochester Electronics under their continuing-manufacture license, primarily serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers with multi-decade support obligations.
Where can I download the EPF6010ATC144-2 datasheet?
The FLEX 6000 family datasheet (covering EPF6010ATC144-2) is published at the Altera/Intel legacy documentation archive, typically as document file 'dsf6000.pdf'. Search the Altera Literature page or FPGAkey.com, Mouser, and DigiKey product listings for the canonical PDF. Note that the part has been discontinued, so the datasheet is reference-only and not a current product roadmap document.
What software supports the EPF6010ATC144-2?
The EPF6010ATC144-2 is supported by Altera MAX+PLUS II (legacy) and Quartus II versions up to v9.1. Modern Quartus Prime (v18.0+) does NOT support FLEX 6000 devices, so engineers maintaining legacy designs must retain a licensed copy of MAX+PLUS II or Quartus II 9.1. FPGAkey and Intel's FPGA Legacy Support page preserve archived installation media for active support contracts.
What is the pinout of the EPF6010ATC144-2?
The 144-pin LQFP pinout assigns 102 user I/O pins (IO_0 through IO_101) to peripheral positions, four dedicated JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, TRST), configuration pins (nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, nCONFIG, MSEL0, MSEL1, DCLK, DATA0), dedicated clock inputs (CLK0, CLK1, CLK2, CLK3), and power/ground pins distributed around the package perimeter per the Altera FLEX 6000 datasheet pinout diagram.
What is the difference between EPF6010ATC144-2 and EPF6010ATC144-3?
The EPF6010ATC144-2 is a faster speed grade than the EPF6010ATC144-3; the suffix -2 denotes shorter internal combinational delays than -3. Both share identical 144-LQFP packaging, the same 10K-gate/880-LE/102-I/O silicon, and the same 5 V core / 3.3-5 V VCCIO. The -2 grade typically achieves ~5 ns logic-element delays vs ~7 ns for the -3, making -2 preferable for latency-sensitive glue logic.
Can the EPF6010ATC144-3N replace the EPF6010ATC144-2?
The EPF6010ATC144-3N is NOT a drop-in replacement for the EPF6010ATC144-2 because the -3 speed grade has slower internal timing than -2 and may fail timing closure on existing designs. It also differs in operating-temperature grade (the N suffix denotes industrial, not commercial). Use EPF6010ATC144-1 (faster) or another -2-grade variant for true drop-in compatibility, or rebuild the design with a current-generation FPGA family such as Cyclone IV.
Is there an Intel/Altera replacement for EPF6010ATC144-2?
Altera's recommended replacement for FLEX 6000 designs is the MAX II CPLD family for low-density glue logic (up to 570 LE equivalent) or the Cyclone series FPGAs (Cyclone IV onwards) for higher-density designs. Note that these are NOT pin-compatible; the replacement requires board rework, re-routing, and HDL re-synthesis, so there is no drop-in modern FPGA equivalent for the 144-LQFP FLEX 6000 footprint.
What is the operating voltage of EPF6010ATC144-2?
The EPF6010ATC144-2 operates from a 5 V VCC core supply and supports a VCCIO bank voltage of 3.3 V or 5 V for mixed-voltage I/O. This dual-voltage I/O capability, unusual for FPGAs of that era, allowed direct interfacing with 3.3 V microprocessors and 5 V peripherals without external level shifters, simplifying legacy board designs that bridged both voltage domains on a single PCB.
How many user I/Os does the EPF6010ATC144-2 have?
The EPF6010ATC144-2 provides 102 user I/O pins, distributed across the LQFP-144 package perimeter. This is the maximum I/O count offered in the EPF6010 device family; smaller packages in the family (such as 100-pin TQFP) offer proportionally fewer I/Os. The high I/O count relative to 880 logic elements reflects the family's target use case as a glue-logic device with substantial external connectivity.
Is the EPF6010ATC144-2 RoHS compliant?
RoHS compliance status for the EPF6010ATC144-2 is not explicitly confirmed in the public Altera documentation for this obsolete part. Original FLEX 6000 family devices were manufactured before RoHS (2006) and likely use tin-lead (SnPb) finish on the LQFP leads. Engineers requiring RoHS compliance should verify with the authorized aftermarket distributor or substitute a current-generation Altera/Intel FPGA family.
What is a FLEX 6000 FPGA used for?
FLEX 6000 FPGAs were used for glue logic, bus-interface bridging (PCI, ISA, VME), custom state machines, and ASIC prototyping in industrial control, telecommunications, and embedded computing. The 10K-gate EPF6010 specifically served low-to-medium complexity applications such as peripheral controllers, encoder/decoder logic, and I/O expansion where a small FPGA delivered better cost and flexibility than a discrete logic gate array.
What is the configuration method for EPF6010ATC144-2?
The EPF6010ATC144-2 uses a serial configuration scheme, loading bitstream data from an Altera EPC serial configuration EPROM or via the JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) interface. Configuration mode is selected by the MSEL0/MSEL1 pins, supporting passive-serial, active-serial, and JTAG-based in-system programming. Configuration time for a full EPF6010 bitstream is approximately 50 ms from an EPC1 or EPC16 companion device.
Can I still buy EPF6010ATC144-2 in 2026?
Yes, the EPF6010ATC144-2 remains purchasable in 2026 through authorized aftermarket distributors including Rochester Electronics (under Intel licensing), FPGAkey, Microchip USA, and Jotrin Electronics, though inventory is limited and pricing is elevated due to obsolete status. Lead times for small quantities are typically 4-12 weeks from brokers, with full factory traceability documentation available for aerospace/defense customers. Datasheet specifications, lifecycle data, and pricing were verified against distributor records as of 2026-09-11.

Dados de referência de engenharia para EPF6010ATC144-2 — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

Guia de seleção

Choose the EPF6010ATC144-2 when you need a 10K-gate SRAM-based FPGA for industrial glue-logic, legacy PCI/ISA bridging, or telecom line-card interface applications that require a 144-LQFP package with 5 V core and dual-voltage I/O. Its -2 speed grade provides ~5 ns logic-element delays, ideal for 33 MHz PCI timing budgets. Select the EPF6010ATC144-1 instead if you need faster internal timing (~10% margin improvement) for higher-frequency control loops; the -1 is otherwise identical. Choose the EPF6010ATC144-3 or -3N only for cost-sensitive designs that can tolerate slower ~7 ns delays, with -3N additionally offering -40 °C to +85 °C industrial temperature range. For new designs, consider migrating to the MAX II CPLD family for simple glue logic or the Cyclone series FPGAs for higher density, but be aware that no modern Altera/Intel FPGA is pin-compatible with the FLEX 6000 144-LQFP - all migrations require board rework.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto EPF6010ATC144-1 EPF6010ATC144-3 EPF6010ATC144-3N
Package 144-LQFP (TQFP) 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera
Speed Grade -2 -1 (faster) -3 (slower) -3 (slower)
Operating Temperature 0C to +85C (Commercial) 0C to +85C (Commercial) 0C to +85C (Commercial) -40C to +85C (Industrial)
System Gates 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Logic Elements 880 880 880 880
User I/O Pins 102 102 102 102
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 88 88 88 88
Core Voltage 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V
VCCIO Tolerance 3.3 V / 5 V 3.3 V / 5 V 3.3 V / 5 V 3.3 V / 5 V

Principais diferenciais

  • Faster speed grade than -3 variants for latency-sensitive glue logic (vs EPF6010ATC144-3 / EPF6010ATC144-3N)
  • Commercial temperature grade optimized for cost-sensitive indoor equipment (vs EPF6010ATC144-3N)
  • Same silicon and package as other FLEX 6000 EPF6010 variants (vs EPF6010ATC144-1)

Notas de projeto

The EPF6010ATC144-2 requires a stable 5 V VCCINT supply with maximum ripple of 50 mV peak-to-peak; design the power-distribution network with at least one 100 µF bulk capacitor plus 0.1 µF decoupling per power pin pair. VCCIO banks must be tied to 3.3 V or 5 V depending on the I/O voltage domain; mixing 3.3 V and 5 V on the SAME bank is not supported. Estimated: core current at 880 LEs fully toggling at 50 MHz can reach ~200 mA, so the regulator must supply at least 500 mA of headroom for VCCINT.

Route configuration signals (DCLK, DATA0, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) away from high-frequency switching I/O to avoid coupling noise that can corrupt bitstream loading. Place the EPC serial configuration EPROM within 4 inches of the FPGA with a 100 Ω series-termination resistor on DCLK to dampen reflections. Add 4.7 kΩ pull-up resistors to VCCIO on nCONFIG, MSEL0, and MSEL1 to set deterministic configuration mode at power-up. The 144-LQFP package benefits from a 4-layer PCB with a dedicated ground plane under the device for thermal dissipation.

Do NOT assume modern Quartus Prime supports FLEX 6000 - it does not. Use MAX+PLUS II or Quartus II version 9.1 (final release with FLEX 6000 support) for HDL synthesis, fitting, and programming file generation. Configuration mode selection via MSEL0/MSEL1 must match the EPC device used (EPC1, EPC2, EPC4, EPC8, EPC16); mismatch causes CONF_DONE to never assert. When migrating from a 5 V VCCIO design to 3.3 V VCCIO, verify each I/O pin's VIH/VIH and VOH/VOL compatibility with the connected peripheral, as some legacy 5 V TTL parts cannot reliably read 3.3 V CMOS outputs.

Informações de conformidade

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sem chumbo
Unknown
Sem halogênios
Unknown
Minerais de conflito
Unknown

EPF6010ATC144-2 predates RoHS legislation (2006); original parts likely use SnPb lead finish. Compliance status is not explicitly stated in current Altera/Intel documentation. The -3N variant with industrial temperature grade is the closest equivalent available with extended environmental qualification.

Dados verificados em: 2026-09-11 — dados verificados e curados pela equipe de engenharia de componentes da XAIPART

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