EPF6016ATC144-3N - FLEX 6000 FPGA 16K Gates 1320 Cells TQFP-144
N.º da peça: EPF6016ATC144-3N ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22.5 | $22,50 |
| 10 | $19.8 | $198,00 |
| 100 | $16.95 | $1.695,00 |
| 500 | $14.2 | $7.100,00 |
| 1.000 | $12.4 | $12.400,00 |
EPF6016ATC144-3N Visão geral
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows designers to implement custom digital logic circuits by configuring an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells after manufacture. FPGAs sit above CPLDs and gate arrays in the programmable logic hierarchy, offering higher logic density, finer-grained parallelism, and on-chip memory. The FLEX 6000 family specifically targets low-cost, high-volume designs that previously required fixed gate arrays, providing fast design iteration during prototyping.
Key features of the EPF6016ATC144-3N include 1,320 logic elements (132 LABs/Logic Array Blocks), 117 user I/O pins, embedded SRAM configuration memory (SRAM-based, volatile configuration requiring external configuration device), in-system programmability via JTAG, and a speed grade of -3 indicating the commercial high-performance tier. The TQFP-144 package exposes all major interface signals including dedicated clock inputs, JTAG, and configuration pins.
The OptiFLEX architecture minimizes die size through continuous, segmented routing resources interleaved with Logic Array Blocks. Each LAB contains ten logic elements with 4-input look-up tables (LUTs), a carry chain for arithmetic, and a cascade chain for wide fan-in functions. The device supports true dual-port and single-port embedded memory blocks for FIFO and register-file applications, plus dedicated I/O registers for high-speed source-synchronous interfaces.
Typical applications for the EPF6016ATC144-3N include glue logic integration in telecommunications line cards, industrial control and factory automation controllers, low-cost replacement for fixed gate arrays in high-volume consumer products, bridge and protocol conversion between legacy peripherals, and educational or prototyping platforms where designers need a robust, mature, programmable logic fabric. The 117 available I/Os support a wide range of parallel bus widths and mixed-signal interface requirements.
When designing with this device, note that the FLEX 6000 family uses SRAM configuration cells, so the bitstream must be reloaded from an external serial or parallel configuration PROM (such as the EPC2 or EPC8) on every power-up. Plan board layout to keep the 144-pin TQFP decoupling network within the inductance budget and to ensure JTAG chain access for in-system programming.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives drawn from the FLEX 6000 family, and practical design notes not found in the original manufacturer datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para EPF6016ATC144-3N — 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 EPF6016ATC144-3N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Configuration Method, Speed Grade.
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EPF6016ATC144-3
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$9.85 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPF6016ATC144-2N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$19.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPF6016ATC144-2
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$13.85 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPF6016ATC144-1N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$18.2 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPF6016ATC144-1
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$9.95 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPF6010ATC144-3N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$24.6 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPF6016ATC144-3N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Architecture | OptiFLEX |
| Logic Elements | 1,320 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 132 |
| Typical Gate Count | 16,000 gates |
| User I/O Pins | 117 |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 142.86 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.42 micron CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Configuration Memory Type | SRAM (volatile) |
| Encapsulamento | TQFP-144 |
| Temperatura de operação | Commercial (0C to +70C) |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
Configuração de pinos do EPF6016ATC144-3N
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (per FLEX 6000 datasheet pinout table) |
| 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 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 23 | VCC — 3.3V I/O supply |
| 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 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 37 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 53 | VCC — 3.3V I/O supply |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 69 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 75 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 85 | VCC — 3.3V I/O supply |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 91 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| 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 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 107 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 110 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 117 | VCC — 3.3V I/O supply |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 121 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 123 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 133 | VCC — 3.3V core supply |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 139 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Aplicações típicas
EPF6016ATC144-3N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridge, Telecommunications Line Card Interface, Legacy Gate Array Replacement, Educational FPGA Prototyping Platform, Custom Peripheral Controller (MCU Co-Processor), High-Volume Consumer Electronics Production.
Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridge
The EPF6016ATC144-3N's 1,320 logic elements and 117 user I/Os make it well suited for industrial glue-logic integration where designers must bridge legacy parallel buses (ISA, PC/104, VME) to modern peripherals. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the 142.86 MHz internal frequency supports medium-speed bus arbitration and protocol conversion. Place the FPGA between a microcontroller and an industrial bus transceiver, using its 117 I/Os to fan out address/data buses and implement custom wait-state logic. The TQFP-144 footprint fits standard industrial PCB form factors, and JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) enables in-system reconfiguration during commissioning. Trade-off: the FLEX 6000 architecture lacks the transceivers and hard IP blocks found in Cyclone IV/V, so complex interfaces must be implemented in soft logic at the cost of logic element utilization.
Recomendado
Telecommunications Line Card Interface
In telecom line-card designs, the EPF6016ATC144-3N serves as a programmable framer and protocol converter between T1/E1 transceivers and backplane ASICs. The device's 117 user I/Os comfortably support 8-bit parallel data plus framing overhead across multiple T1/E1 channels, while the 16K-gate capacity accommodates HDLC controllers and elastic store buffers in soft logic. Per the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the OptiFLEX architecture's continuous routing resources minimize timing skew across clock domains, which is critical for telecom jitter budgets. Power consumption at 3.3 V core scales linearly with toggle rate; estimate ~1.5-2 W for typical line-card utilization. The obsolete status means new telecom designs should evaluate Cyclone IV E with transceivers for higher-density applications.
Recomendado
Legacy Gate Array Replacement
The EPF6016ATC144-3N was specifically designed as a low-cost alternative to fixed gate arrays in high-volume applications, making it a natural choice for redesign projects replacing obsolete masked ASICs. With 16K typical gates and 1,320 logic elements, the device covers the density range of small-to-medium gate arrays commonly used in consumer peripherals, industrial controllers, and automotive body electronics. Designers benefit from short development cycles (no mask charges) and post-production logic changes via JTAG. According to the FLEX 6000 family overview, the OptiFLEX architecture was optimized for design migration from gate arrays, preserving timing closure characteristics. Consider migrating to Cyclone IV E for new gate-array replacement designs where active lifecycle support is required.
Recomendado
Educational FPGA Prototyping Platform
The EPF6016ATC144-3N is a popular device in university and vocational FPGA design courses because of its manageable 1,320 logic elements, mature Quartus II toolchain support, and abundant reference designs. Students can implement complete processors, signal processing pipelines, and custom peripherals within the 16K-gate budget, while the 117 I/Os support breadboard-friendly prototyping with standard peripherals (LEDs, switches, seven-segment displays). Per the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the device's SRAM-based configuration enables rapid iteration: program via JTAG in seconds and observe results immediately. The TQFP-144 package is hand-solderable with care, supporting student-built dev boards. Trade-off: legacy Quartus II support means students should supplement coursework with modern Cyclone V or MAX 10 device exposure for industry-relevant toolchain experience.
Recomendado
Custom Peripheral Controller (MCU Co-Processor)
In embedded systems, the EPF6016ATC144-3N functions as a programmable co-processor that offloads custom I/O protocols, encoder/decoder logic, or DSP preprocessing from the main microcontroller. With 1,320 logic elements and 117 I/Os, the FPGA can implement multiple UARTs, SPI masters, PWM generators, and quadrature decoders simultaneously, freeing the MCU for application-layer tasks. The 142.86 MHz internal frequency supports real-time protocol handling at standard baud rates with margin. Per the FLEX 6000 datasheet, dedicated I/O registers simplify source-synchronous interface design, while embedded memory blocks (per LAB) accommodate small FIFOs. The SRAM-based configuration allows field upgrades via JTAG for deployed units. Trade-off: power consumption at 3.3 V scales with utilization, so battery-powered applications should evaluate low-power alternatives.
Recomendado
High-Volume Consumer Electronics Production
The EPF6016ATC144-3N was widely deployed in high-volume consumer products (printers, set-top boxes, gaming peripherals) where its low unit cost and FLEX 6000 family maturity enabled cost-sensitive designs without sacrificing flexibility. With 16K gates, designers can implement custom video processing, audio mixing, or interface bridging in a single device, replacing multiple discrete logic ICs and reducing BOM cost and PCB area. Per Altera FLEX 6000 family documentation, the OptiFLEX architecture's segmented routing allows high logic density at 0.42 micron CMOS cost points competitive with gate arrays. JTAG programming supports final test and field updates. Note: because the EPF6016ATC144-3N is now obsolete, new consumer designs should consider Cyclone IV E or Lattice ECP5 for production with active lifecycle support.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EPF6016ATC144-3N — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EPF6016ATC144-3 | EPF6016ATC144-2N | EPF6016ATC144-2 | EPF6016ATC144-1N | EPF6016ATC144-1 | EPF6010ATC144-3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same |
| Family | FLEX 6000 | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same |
| Logic Elements | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ~880 (EPF6010) |
| User I/Os | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 (same pinout) |
| Speed Grade | -3 (high-performance) | -3 | -2 (standard) | -2 (standard) | -1 (lowest) | -1 (lowest) | -3 |
| Core Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Typical Gate Count | 16,000 gates | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 10,000 |
| Configuration Type | SRAM (volatile) | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM |
Principais diferenciais
- Same TQFP-144 footprint with identical pinout (vs EPF6016ATC144-2N)
- 16K gates vs 10K gates for higher-density designs (vs EPF6010ATC144-3N)
- Industry-standard Altera/Intel tooling (Quartus II) (vs Xilinx Spartan-3 (cross-vendor, not drop-in))
Notas de projeto
The FLEX 6000 family requires a stable 3.3 V core supply (VCCINT) and a 3.3 V I/O supply (VCCIO). Per Altera FLEX 6000 design guidelines, decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin, plus a bulk 10-100 uF tantalum or polymer capacitor near the device. Power-on reset requirements mandate VCC ramp time between 1 ms and 100 ms - faster or slower ramps can cause configuration failure. Use a dedicated voltage regulator (such as an LT1117 or LM317) for the FPGA supply, not a shared rail, to prevent noise coupling from switching converters.
TQFP-144 PCB layout requires careful escape routing due to the 0.5 mm pitch leads. Per IPC-2221 and Altera layout guidelines, use 8-mil traces with 8-mil spaces for signal escapes, and place a continuous ground plane on the layer immediately beneath the device for return-path integrity. The 117 user I/Os are arranged on all four sides of the package; route clock signals on inner layers with controlled impedance (50 ohm single-ended or 100 ohm differential) and keep JTAG signals away from high-speed switching nets to avoid programming errors.
Because the EPF6016ATC144-3N uses volatile SRAM configuration, forgetting to connect an external configuration PROM (EPC2, EPC4, or EPC8) will cause the FPGA to remain unconfigured after power-up, appearing as a non-functional device. Per the FLEX 6000 handbook, also ensure the nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE signals are properly pulled up and monitored. A common mistake is using the wrong configuration mode - the device supports serial (bitstream < 2 Mbit) and parallel (byte-wide) modes selected by MSEL pins. Verify MSEL settings match your configuration PROM and Quartus project settings before board bring-up.
For reliable JTAG programming and boundary-scan testing, the EPF6016ATC144-3N requires a 4-wire JTAG chain (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) plus optional TRST. Per IEEE 1149.1 and Altera application note AN39, place a JTAG header on the board with 10K pull-ups on TCK, TMS, and TDI. If multiple devices share the JTAG chain, ensure TDO-to-TDI daisy-chain ordering matches the Quartus programmer file. For multi-FPGA boards, use a JTAG buffer (such as the SN74LVTH125 or similar) to drive long TCK traces and prevent signal integrity issues.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS and REACH compliance not explicitly stated in verified web data. Part is obsolete. Original Altera FLEX 6000 family predates widespread RoHS compliance; lead-free variants may exist but were not confirmed in the verified data.