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EPF6024ABC256-2N - FLEX 6000 24K Gate FPGA | Intel | BGA-256

N.º da peça: EPF6024ABC256-2N ✗ Fim de vida
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3.3 V Vdss 256-ball BGA (BC256) Package 172 MHz Speed
A partir de $22.1 USD / unidade
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Preço atualizado: 2026-09-11
Preços por volume
Qtd. Preço unitário Total
1 $38.5 $38,50
10 $34.2 $342,00
100 $28.95 $2.895,00
250 $25.4 $6.350,00
500 $22.1 $11.050,00
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EPF6024ABC256-2N Visão geral

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPF6024ABC256-2N is a member of the FLEX 6000 family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) providing 24,000 gates, 1,960 logic cells (logic elements), and 218 user I/O pins in a 256-ball BGA package, operating from a 3.3 V supply. It is fabricated on a 0.42 µm CMOS process and targets low-cost, high-volume programmable logic replacement of fixed gate arrays with internal performance up to 172 MHz.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that combines the high integration of a gate array with the design flexibility of in-system programmability. Within the broader programmable logic hierarchy, FPGAs sit above simple PLDs (SPLDs) and complex PLDs (CPLDs), providing the highest logic density and the most flexible interconnect. The EPF6024A sits in the FLEX 6000 mid-density tier of legacy Altera devices, positioned between small glue-logic CPLDs and the higher-density FLEX 10K / APEX families.

Key features of the EPF6024ABC256-2N include 196 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), JTAG Boundary Scan Test (BST) support, slew-rate controlled I/O, tri-state output buffers, and built-in PCI compliance for some I/O standards. The device supports setup times as low as 2 ns and zero hold times via the FastTrack interconnect, allowing it to be used in moderate-speed control, bus-interface, and bridging applications.

From a technical architecture standpoint, the EPF6024A combines four-input look-up table (LUT)-based logic elements, embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory functions, and a continuous FastTrack routing network. The 256-ball BGA package (BC256 designation) gives the highest I/O count in the family and is targeted at high-density glue-logic, peripheral bus bridging, and prototype-to-production conversion tasks. The "-2N" speed grade and "C" temperature grade (commercial 0 °C to 85 °C) make it suitable for industrial and commercial environments.

Typical applications include PCI bus interface glue logic, peripheral bus bridges (e.g., ISA-to-PCI, local bus expansion), telecommunication line-card control logic, industrial machine control, and high-volume consumer electronics requiring fast design changes during prototyping. The 218 user I/Os make it attractive for parallel bus and memory-interface bridging.

When designing with this part, note that it is a legacy device currently in the obsolete/EOL phase of its lifecycle. Designers should verify long-term availability, plan for second-source alternatives, and check that the MAX+PLUS II or Quartus design tools still support the chosen package variant before committing to new designs. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in FLEX 6000 alternatives, and PCB design notes not found in the legacy datasheet.

Alternativas drop-in para EPF6024ABC256-2N — 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 EPF6024ABC256-2N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Configuration, Internal Frequency (max).

Intel
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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Altera
Package: 256-BBGA (Ball Grid Array)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS, 4-layer metal
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial)
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Altera
Process Technology: 0.42 um CMOS, SRAM-based
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Altera
Package: 256-BGA (FBGA, 17x17 mm)
Process Technology: 0.42 micrometer CMOS
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +85 C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 256-FBGA
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial)
Configuration: SRAM (volatile, requires config device)
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Intel
Package: 208-BFQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack, PQFP)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (TJ)
Internal Frequency (max): 200 MHz
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Intel
Package: 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:

EPF6024ABC256-3

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 256-ball BGA (BC256)
FLEX 6000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 24,000 · 1,960 · 196 · 218 · 3.3 V · 3.3 V or 5.0 V (multiVolt)

✓ Em estoque

$20.75 / unidade

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EPF6024ABC256-2

✅ Drop-In
📦 256-ball BGA (BC256)
Same 256-ball BGA footprint and identical die; only ball-finish designation differs (non-N variant)

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

EPF6024ABC256-1

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 256-ball BGA (BC256)
FLEX 6000 · 1,960 · 24,000 · 196 · 218 · 5.0 V · 5.0 V / 3.3 V

✓ Em estoque

$19.85 / unidade

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EPF6024ABI256-2

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 256-ball BGA (BC256)
FLEX 6000 · 1,960 · 196 · 24,000 · 218 · 196 LABs · 1,960 · 166.67 MHz

✓ Em estoque

$16.95 / unidade

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EPF6016BC256-3

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas
Intel
📦 256-ball BGA (BC256)
FLEX 6000 · 1,320 cells · 16,000 gates · 204 · 172 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM · 5.0 V · 5.0 V TTL/CMOS

✓ Em estoque

$17.1 / unidade

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EPF6024ABC256-2N Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Family FLEX 6000
Logic Elements / Cells 1,960
Gate Count 24,000 gates
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 196
User I/O Pins 218
Encapsulamento 256-ball BGA (BC256)
Tensão de alimentação 3.3 V
Process Technology 0.42 µm CMOS
Internal Frequency (max) 172 MHz
Temperatura de operação 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial)
Tipo de montagem Surface Mount
JTAG / Boundary Scan Yes (JTAG BST)
I/O Features Slew-rate control, tri-state buffers
Setup Time 2 ns (typical via FastTrack)
Hold Time 0 ns

Configuração de pinos do EPF6024ABC256-2N

BGA-256 Package Pinout Diagram BGA-256 17x17mm, 16x16, P1.0mm, JEDEC MO-192. A1 BGA-256 16x16 grid
Pino A1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) — exact function depends on designer configuration
Pino A2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) — exact function depends on designer configuration
Pino A3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino A4 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pino A5 GND — Ground
Pino A6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino A7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino A8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino B1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino B2 GND — Ground
Pino B3 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pino B4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino B5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino B6 GND — Ground
Pino B7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino B8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino C1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino C2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino C3 nCE — Chip Enable (active low, configuration)
Pino C4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino C5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino C6 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
Pino C7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino C8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino D1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino D2 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pino D3 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pino D4 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Pino D5 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pino D6 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
Pino D7 CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
Pino D8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino E1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino E2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino E3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino E4 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
Pino E5 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
Pino E6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino E7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino E8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino F1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino F2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino F3 CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0
Pino F4 CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1
Pino F5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino F6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino F7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino F8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino G1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino G2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino G3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino G4 GND — Ground
Pino G5 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pino G6 GND — Ground
Pino G7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino G8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino H1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino H2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino H3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino H4 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pino H5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino H6 GND — Ground
Pino H7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino H8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino I1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino I2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino I3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino I4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino I5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino I6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino I7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino I8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino J1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino J2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino J3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino J4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino J5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino J6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino J7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino J8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino K1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino K2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino K3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino K4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino K5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino K6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino K7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino K8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino L1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino L2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino L3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino L4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino L5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino L6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino L7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino L8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino M1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino M2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino M3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino M4 GND — Ground
Pino M5 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pino M6 GND — Ground
Pino M7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino M8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino N1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino N2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino N3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino N4 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pino N5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino N6 GND — Ground
Pino N7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino N8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino P1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino P2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino P3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino P4 CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2
Pino P5 CLK4 — Dedicated clock input 4
Pino P6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino P7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino P8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino R1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino R2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino R3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino R4 CLK3 — Dedicated clock input 3
Pino R5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino R6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino R7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino R8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino T1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino T2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino T3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino T4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino T5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino T6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino T7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino T8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino U1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino U2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino U3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino U4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino U5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino U6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino U7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino U8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino V1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino V2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino V3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino V4 GND — Ground
Pino V5 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pino V6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino V7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino V8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino W1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino W2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino W3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino W4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino W5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino W6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino W7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino W8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino Y1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino Y2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino Y3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino Y4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino Y5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino Y6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino Y7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino Y8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)

Aplicações típicas

EPF6024ABC256-2N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic, Peripheral Bus Bridge (ISA-to-PCI, Local Bus Expansion), Telecommunication Line-Card Control Logic, Industrial Machine Control, High-Volume Consumer Electronics Glue Logic, Prototype-to-Production Conversion.

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PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic

The EPF6024ABC256-2N's 218 user I/Os and PCI-compliant I/O drivers make it a strong fit for PCI bus interface glue logic. With 24K gates and 1,960 logic cells, the device can absorb a 32-bit/33 MHz PCI target or master interface plus peripheral control state machines on a single die. The 2 ns setup time and FastTrack routing support the 33 MHz PCI timing budget without external wait-state logic. Compared with a fixed gate-array implementation, the FPGA allows post-silicon bug fixes and rapid PCI spec revision compliance. The 256-ball BGA package offers the signal-integrity headroom needed for parallel PCI bus routing, and the 3.3 V supply aligns with the PCI 3.3 V signaling environment. Designers can also use the JTAG BST pins for in-system boundary-scan verification of the PCI bus interface during board test.

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Peripheral Bus Bridge (ISA-to-PCI, Local Bus Expansion)

The EPF6024ABC256-2N is widely used as a peripheral bus bridge between legacy buses such as ISA and modern buses such as PCI, or to expand a processor's local bus. With 196 LABs, the part can hold multiple FIFOs, address-decoding logic, bus-arbitration state machines, and interrupt controllers on a single FPGA. The 218 I/Os provide enough pins to break out full 32-bit data and address buses plus control signals without external latches. Compared with a discrete CPLD + bus-buffer implementation, the EPF6024A reduces board area and improves timing closure. The FLEX 6000 architecture supports synchronous operation up to 172 MHz internal, well above typical ISA bus speeds. Designers can re-program the same FPGA for different bus protocols across product variants, reducing inventory SKUs.

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Telecommunication Line-Card Control Logic

The EPF6024ABC256-2N suits telecommunication line-card control functions where moderate logic density, many I/Os, and reliable commercial-temperature operation are required. The 24K-gate capacity accommodates framer control, HDLC formatter logic, time-slot assignment state machines, and alarm-monitoring circuits typically found on T1/E1 or basic-rate ISDN line cards. The 218 user I/Os support multiple serial data streams plus parallel backplane interfaces. Compared with hard-wired ASIC line-card controllers, the EPF6024A enables late-stage protocol customization as telecom standards evolve. The 256-ball BGA package's small footprint is ideal for dense line-card PCB layouts, and the FLEX 6000 family's JTAG BST support simplifies in-system test on populated backplanes.

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Industrial Machine Control

Industrial machine control applications benefit from the EPF6024ABC256-2N's mix of logic capacity and high I/O count for motor-drive interface, encoder decoding, and safety-logic consolidation. The 1,960 logic cells can absorb multiple PWM generators, quadrature encoder counters, and emergency-stop interlocks in a single device. The 218 I/Os allow direct connection to multiple sensor and actuator buses without external multiplexing. Compared with discrete 74-series glue logic, the EPF6024A reduces PCB area by 60-70% and improves noise immunity through integrated slew-rate control. The commercial 0-85 °C temperature range covers most cabinet-mounted equipment; for harsher industrial environments, designers should select the I-temperature EPF6024ABI256-2 variant.

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High-Volume Consumer Electronics Glue Logic

The EPF6024ABC256-2N's low per-unit cost in volume and rapid design-change capability make it attractive for consumer electronics products requiring frequent hardware revisions. Typical use cases include LCD TV controller boards, set-top box interface logic, printer engine controllers, and game console peripherals. The 24K-gate capacity replaces dozens of 74-series logic chips, reducing BOM cost and assembly defects. The 218 I/Os support parallel RGB panels, key-scan matrices, and multiple serial peripherals simultaneously. Compared with a mask-programmed gate array, the FPGA allows late bug fixes during the product launch window without re-spinning masks. The 256-ball BGA package is well-suited to high-density consumer boards where component height is constrained.

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Prototype-to-Production Conversion

The EPF6024ABC256-2N was designed as a low-cost bridge between FPGA prototypes and high-volume gate-array production. Engineering teams could prototype their logic on the EPF6024A, validate the design, and then transition to a fixed gate array without changing pin assignments. The 256-ball BGA package footprint, JTAG BST support, and standard 3.3 V supply simplify this transition. The 24K-gate capacity covers most glue-logic and bus-interface designs that would otherwise require a custom gate array. Compared with the longer NRE lead time and higher mask costs of fixed gate arrays, the EPF6024A reduces time-to-market and enables late design changes during the first production run. The FLEX 6000 architecture also allowed easy migration to higher-density FLEX 10K devices when designs outgrew the 24K-gate limit.

What is the EPF6024ABC256-2N?
The EPF6024ABC256-2N is a member of Intel's (originally Altera's) FLEX 6000 FPGA family with 24,000 gates, 1,960 logic cells, 196 LABs, and 218 user I/Os, packaged in a 256-ball BGA. According to the manufacturer datasheet, it operates from a 3.3 V supply at internal frequencies up to 172 MHz using 0.42 µm CMOS process technology. It is intended as a low-cost, programmable alternative to fixed gate arrays in high-volume designs.
What is the difference between EPF6024ABC256-2N and EPF6024ABC256-3?
Both parts share the FLEX 6000 family, 256-ball BGA package, and identical logic resources (24K gates, 1,960 cells, 218 I/Os). According to Altera/Intel naming conventions for the FLEX 6000 family, the suffix indicates the speed grade: -2 is a faster speed grade than -3, while the trailing "N" denotes a lead-free / Pb-free ball finish. Function and pinout are otherwise identical, making them drop-in compatible aside from timing closure.
Is the EPF6024ABC256-2N still in production?
According to multiple distributors (DigiKey, Mouser, GlobalSpec) listing the part, the EPF6024ABC256-2N is classified as Obsolete. The FLEX 6000 family has been superseded by newer low-cost Cyclone and MAX families. Engineers should treat the part as legacy, verify remaining distributor stock for repair/maintenance, and plan second-source equivalents for new designs.
Where can I download the EPF6024ABC256-2N datasheet PDF?
The official EPF6024ABC256-2N datasheet PDF is available at https://www.alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPF6024ABC256-2N.pdf. The document contains the device and package cross reference, thermal resistance data, package outlines, and DC/AC specifications. Altera's original datasheet (pre-Intel acquisition) remains the authoritative electrical specification source for this part.
Where can I buy the EPF6024ABC256-2N and what is the price?
According to DigiKey, Mouser, and TrustedParts listings, the EPF6024ABC256-2N is available from authorized distributors with pricing around $38.50 per unit at qty 1 (as of 2026-09-11). Because the part is obsolete, buyers should request formal quotes for volume orders and verify RoHS-compliant Pb-free ball finish with the supplier before placing production orders.
What is the lead time for the EPF6024ABC256-2N?
Lead times for the obsolete EPF6024ABC256-2N vary by distributor and remaining stock. As of 2026-09-11, DigiKey and Mouser list the part with stock or quote-based availability. For long-term production needs, buyers should confirm lead time directly with the distributor because obsolete parts often ship from residual inventory with no replenishment guarantee.
Is the EPF6024ABC256-2N in stock right now?
Stock for the EPF6024ABC256-2N is shown on the DigiKey product page (DigiKey part number 4161713-ND) but fluctuates because the part is obsolete. As of 2026-09-11, checking the live DigiKey listing is the most reliable way to confirm current inventory. For production orders, contact the distributor for a formal stock-and-lead-time quote.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPF6024ABC256-2N?
The closest drop-in replacements for the EPF6024ABC256-2N within the FLEX 6000 family share the same 256-ball BGA footprint and 24K-gate / 1,960-cell resource profile. According to the Altera datasheet device cross-reference table, valid drop-in candidates include EPF6024ABC256-3 (slower speed grade, same pinout) and EPF6024ABC256-2 (identical except for ball-finish designation). All variants share the FLEX 6000 architecture and FastTrack interconnect.
EPF6024ABC256-2N vs EPF6024ABC256-2 - which is better for new designs?
For new designs, choose the EPF6024ABC256-2N over EPF6024ABC256-2 because the trailing "N" indicates a lead-free, RoHS-compliant ball finish required by current environmental regulations. According to the manufacturer datasheet, both parts are functionally identical in pinout, logic resources, and electrical characteristics. The EPF6024ABC256-2N is the modern, regulation-compliant choice for new production.
When should I choose EPF6024ABC256-2N over the higher-density FLEX 10K parts?
Choose the EPF6024ABC256-2N when your design needs up to 24K gates, 218 user I/Os, and moderate logic complexity at the lowest unit cost. According to the FLEX family product guide, the EPF6024A targets glue-logic and PCI-bus-interface replacement where FLEX 10K density (10K-30K gates) would be over-specified. Migrate to FLEX 10K only when designs exceed 24K gates or require embedded array blocks (EABs).
Is the EPF6024ABC256-2N suitable for PCI bus interface designs?
Yes, the EPF6024ABC256-2N is well-suited for PCI bus interface designs. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the device includes built-in PCI-compliant I/O drivers and 218 user I/Os, which is sufficient for a 32-bit/33 MHz PCI target or master implementation with auxiliary control logic. The 2 ns setup time and FastTrack interconnect also support the 33 MHz PCI timing budget.
What is the pinout of the EPF6024ABC256-2N?
The EPF6024ABC256-2N is packaged in a 256-ball BGA (BC256). The complete pin assignment, including user I/O balls, dedicated configuration pins (nCE, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL), JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), clock inputs, power (VCCINT/VCCIO), and ground balls, is published in the datasheet on page 44 ("Package Outlines") and the device pin tables. Reference the manufacturer PDF for the exact ball-map coordinates.
What software supports the EPF6024ABC256-2N?
The EPF6024ABC256-2N is supported by Altera's legacy MAX+PLUS II development system and by early versions of the Quartus Prime design software, running on Windows-based PCs, Sun SPARCstations, and HP 9000 Series 700/800 workstations. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, both toolchains provide synthesis, fitting, simulation, and programming support for the FLEX 6000 family. Newer Quartus releases may no longer support this legacy device.
Can I use the EPF6024ABC256-2N as a drop-in for the EPF6024ABI256-2?
Yes, the EPF6024ABC256-2N is generally a drop-in replacement for the EPF6024ABI256-2 because both share the 256-ball BGA package and FLEX 6000 family architecture. According to the FindIC comparison reference, the main parameter set (24K gates, 1,960 cells, 166.67 MHz internal) is consistent. Verify timing characteristics against the datasheet because the "B" and "C" suffixes denote different temperature grades that affect timing closure.
What is the fastest cross-brand alternative to EPF6024ABC256-2N in the same BGA-256 package?
Within the 256-ball BGA footprint, the FLEX 6000 family itself offers the closest cross-grade paths. According to the manufacturer device cross-reference table, alternative same-package FLEX 6000 devices include the EPF6016BC256 (lower-density 16K-gate option) and the EPF6030BC256 if available in the family. Cross-brand drop-in replacements in the exact BGA-256 footprint are not listed in the verified cross-reference data; consult the Site MPN list for additional BGA-256 FLEX 6000 candidates.

Dados de referência de engenharia para EPF6024ABC256-2N — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

Guia de seleção

Choose the EPF6024ABC256-2N when your design requires up to 24,000 gates, 1,960 logic cells, and 218 user I/Os in a 256-ball BGA, with a commercial temperature range of 0 to 85 °C and lead-free Pb-free ball finish. It is best for PCI bus interface glue logic, peripheral bus bridges (ISA-to-PCI, local-bus expansion), telecom line-card control, and high-volume glue-logic replacement of fixed gate arrays. Choose the EPF6016BC256-3 when your design fits within 16K gates and 171 I/Os — the same BC256 footprint, lower cost. Choose the EPF6024ABC256-1 for the fastest speed grade in the same package, or the EPF6024ABC256-3 for the slowest (and least expensive) grade. For industrial-temperature environments, choose the EPF6024ABI256-2 (industrial -40 to 85 °C) instead of the -2N commercial variant. For new designs, note that the FLEX 6000 family is obsolete; consider migrating to the Cyclone series for new development, and use the EPF6024ABC256-2N for legacy maintenance, repair, and end-of-life support scenarios.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto EPF6024ABC256-3 EPF6024ABC256-2 EPF6024ABC256-1 EPF6024ABI256-2 EPF6016BC256-3
Package 256-ball BGA (BC256) 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same 256-ball BGA (BC256) — same
Brand Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera)
Family FLEX 6000 FLEX 6000 FLEX 6000 FLEX 6000 FLEX 6000 FLEX 6000
Speed Grade -2 -3 (slower) -2 (identical) -1 (faster) -2 (identical) -3 (slower)
Gate Count 24,000 gates 24,000 gates 24,000 gates 24,000 gates 24,000 gates 16,000 gates
Logic Cells 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,320
User I/O 218 218 218 218 218 171
Operating Temperature 0 to 85 °C (commercial) 0 to 85 °C (commercial) 0 to 85 °C (commercial) 0 to 85 °C (commercial) -40 to 85 °C (industrial) 0 to 85 °C (commercial)

Principais diferenciais

  • Higher logic density than EPF6016 in same BGA-256 package (vs EPF6016BC256-3)
  • Faster speed grade option available in same BGA-256 footprint (vs EPF6024ABC256-3)
  • Same BGA-256 footprint as industrial-temperature variant (vs EPF6024ABI256-2)

Notas de projeto

The EPF6024ABC256-2N requires a clean 3.3 V supply for both VCCINT (core) and VCCIO (I/O) rails. Bulk-decouple each supply pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed as close as physically possible to the BGA ball, and add a 10 µF tantalum or ceramic bulk capacitor per supply plane. Estimated Icc (static) is in the low milliamp range per the FLEX 6000 datasheet, but dynamic current can rise to hundreds of milliamps during configuration and high-frequency switching. Decoupling layout is critical because 256-ball BGA packages have limited perimeter pin access — place decoupling capacitors on inner PCB layers with vias to the BGA balls.

A 256-ball BGA with 1.0 mm pitch requires a multi-layer PCB with microvia or via-in-pad technology for reliable assembly. Per the FLEX 6000 datasheet thermal resistance section, the BC256 package's thermal performance depends heavily on PCB thermal vias under the die — drill an array of thermal vias to inner ground planes. Signal traces should escape on inner layers using the dog's-bone or via-in-pad pattern to break out from the dense BGA field. Maintain 50 Ω controlled impedance for high-speed clocks and JTAG signals. Keep the JTAG chain (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO) trace lengths matched and short to avoid boundary-scan test failures.

Do not confuse the EPF6024ABC256-2N (commercial temperature, lead-free) with the EPF6024ABI256-2 (industrial temperature) — both share the same BGA footprint but the temperature grade differs. Do not assume the EPF6024A is still recommended for new products: it is classified obsolete and may require last-time-buy planning. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, JTAG pins must not be left floating — tie TMS and TDI high through 10 kΩ pull-ups to avoid spurious configuration. nCONFIG must be driven high after power-up to begin configuration; nSTATUS and CONF_DONE require pull-ups per the datasheet configuration guidelines.

Estimated thermal management requirement: although the EPF6024ABC256-2N is a CMOS FPGA with relatively low static power, dynamic switching at high toggle percentages can produce junction temperatures that exceed the 85 °C commercial limit. Use the FLEX 6000 datasheet's thermal resistance (θJA) value from page 23 to compute worst-case junction temperature, and place thermal vias under the BGA die to a copper ground pour. For industrial environments, select the I-temperature EPF6024ABI256-2 instead of the -2N commercial-grade part.

Informações de conformidade

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

The trailing 'N' in EPF6024ABC256-2N typically denotes a lead-free ball finish per Altera naming conventions, but RoHS/REACH compliance status was not confirmed by the Verified Web Data and is marked unknown. This is a logic IC, so AEC-Q100 automotive qualification is not applicable.

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

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