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EP1K30FC256-3AA - 30K Gate ACEX-1K FPGA, 256-FBGA | Altera

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2.5 V Vdss 256-FBGA (FineLine Ball Grid Array) Package -3 (fastest) Speed 24,576 bits Memory
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Цена обновлена: 2026-09-06
Оптовые цены
Кол-во Цена за ед. Итого
1 $38.5 $38,50
10 $34.2 $342,00
100 $28.75 $2.875,00
500 $22.4 $11.200,00
1.000 $17.95 $17.950,00
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EP1K30FC256-3AA Обзор

The Altera EP1K30FC256-3AA is a member of the ACEX-1K family of Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices, integrating 30,000 typical gates, 1,728 logic elements, and 24,576 bits of embedded array block (EAB) RAM in a 256-ball FineLine BGA package. It provides 171 user I/O pins and operates across industrial temperature ranges, making it suitable for high-volume glue-logic, interface bridging, and custom datapath applications.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reconfigurable semiconductor device that lets engineers implement arbitrary digital logic in silicon after fabrication. Architecturally, an FPGA is a power-management-adjacent integrated circuit - it sits alongside voltage regulators, clock generators, and memory in the broader digital system hierarchy. The ACEX-1K family uses a lookup-table (LUT) based logic fabric with embedded SRAM blocks (EABs), providing a balance of logic density and on-chip memory for datapath, state-machine, and FIFO designs.

Key features of the EP1K30FC256-3AA include a speed grade of -3 (fastest in the family), 5V-tolerant I/O on selected banks, in-system programmability via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface, and support for the MAX+PLUS II and Quartus development flows. The device operates from a 2.5V core supply with separate VCCIO rails for I/O bank compatibility with 3.3V, 2.5V, or 1.8V signaling.

Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and instrumentation, glue-logic replacement for ASICs, low-to-medium density data-path acceleration, and legacy system upgrades. The 256-FBGA package provides fine-pitch (1.0 mm) routing with SameFrame pin-out migration paths across the ACEX-1K family. The part is mature and in active distribution, often used to support long-lifecycle industrial designs.

When designing with this device, ensure JTAG chain integrity for in-field updates, validate I/O bank voltage compatibility with adjacent logic, and use Quartus or MAX+PLUS II for synthesis. Note that ACEX-1K is a mature family - confirm long-term availability with your distributor before committing to new designs.

Аналоги без доработки для EP1K30FC256-3AA — тот же корпус, pin-to-pin совместимость. Компоненты в других корпусах, требующие переработки PCB, исключены.

Варианты в этой серии

Модели той же серии, совместимые без доработки с EP1K30FC256-3AA (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Logic Elements, Core Supply Voltage.

Altera
Package: FBGA-256 (FineLine BGA)
Process Technology: 0.18 µm CMOS SRAM
Speed Grade: -3
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Intel
Package: 256-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA)
Process Technology: 2.5 V CMOS
Speed Grade: -1 (standard, slowest in family)
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Intel
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA)
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS
Speed Grade: -2
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Altera
Process Technology: 0.22 um
Speed Grade: -2
Core Supply Voltage: 2.5 V
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Altera
Speed Grade: -3
Logic Elements: 1,728 logic elements
Core Supply Voltage: 2.375 V to 2.625 V
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Intel
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
Speed Grade: -3
Core Supply Voltage: 2.375 V to 2.625 V (nominal 2.5 V)
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EP1K30FC256-3

✅ Прямая замена
Altera
📦 256-FBGA
Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) · ACEX 1K · 1,728 logic elements · 216 LABs (8 logic elements per LAB) · 30K gates · 24,576 bits · 171 · 256

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$11.1 / шт.

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EP1K30FC256-3N

✅ Прямая замена ⚠️ Характеристики не проверены
Intel
📦 256-FBGA
ACEX 1K · 17,288 logic elements (1,728 cells) · 30,000 · 24,576 · 216 · 171 · 2.375 V to 2.625 V (nominal 2.5 V) · 0.22 µm CMOS, SRAM configuration

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$17.5 / шт.

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EP1K30FC256-2N

✅ Прямая замена
Altera
📦 256-FBGA
ACEX 1K · 1728 · 30,000 gates · 216 · 24,576 bits · 171 · 2.5 V · 200 MHz

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$21.45 / шт.

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EP1K30FC256-2

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 256-FBGA
ACEX-1K · 1,728 · 30,000 · 216 · 24,576 · 171 · -2 · 2.5 V

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$22.95 / шт.

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EP1K30FC256-1

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 256-FBGA
ACEX-1K · 17,280 · 30,000 · 1,728 · 24,576 · 171 · 216 · 6

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$17.85 / шт.

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EP1K30F256-3

✅ Прямая замена ⚠️ Характеристики не проверены
Altera
📦 256-FBGA
ACEX 1K · 1,728 · 30,000 · 216 · 24,576 · 171 · 909 MHz · -3

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$15.6 / шт.

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EP1K30FC256-3AA Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики

Family ACEX-1K
Logic Elements 1,728
Typical Gates 30,000
Embedded Memory (EAB RAM) 24,576 bits
Maximum User I/O 171
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 216
Корпус 256-FBGA (FineLine Ball Grid Array)
Speed Grade -3 (fastest)
Core Voltage 2.5 V
I/O Voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V / 1.8 V (bank-dependent)
Тип монтажа Surface Mount
Programming Interface IEEE 1149.1 JTAG
Process Technology CMOS, SRAM-based
LEs per LAB 8 (typical for ACEX-1K)

Руководство по цоколевке EP1K30FC256-3AA в корпусе 256-fbga (fineline ball grid array)

Цоколевка для EP1K30FC256-3AA (корпус 256-fbga (fineline ball grid array)). Эта цифровая ИС включает выводы GPIO, интерфейсы связи (UART, SPI, I2C) и выводы питания. Обратитесь к техническому описанию производителя для альтернативных функций выводов и вариантов конфигурации. Необходимо для проектирования встраиваемых систем и трассировки печатных плат.

Схема цоколевки корпуса 256-fbga (fineline ball grid array) для EP1K30FC256-3AA

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Типичное применение

EP1K30FC256-3AA подходит для 7 применениеs: Industrial Glue Logic and ASIC Replacement, Telecommunications Line Card Interface Bridging, Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Military and Aerospace Avionics Datapath, Networking Switch and Router Control Plane, Medical Imaging Front-End Processing, Storage Controller and RAID Engine.

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Industrial Glue Logic and ASIC Replacement

The EP1K30FC256-3AA's 30K-gate ACEX-1K logic capacity and 171 user I/Os make it a strong fit for industrial glue-logic consolidation, replacing multiple 74-series TTL chips and small gate arrays on a single programmable device. Its 2.5V core with multi-voltage I/O banks (3.3V/2.5V/1.8V) allows direct interfacing to legacy 5V-tolerant buses via level shifting, while the 256-FBGA package keeps the PCB footprint compact. In-system JTAG programmability simplifies field updates and reduces manufacturing rework compared to masked ASICs.

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Telecommunications Line Card Interface Bridging

Telecom line cards and aggregation equipment require flexible protocol bridging between TDM buses, serial links, and parallel backplanes - exactly the use case where the EP1K30FC256-3AA's 1,728 logic elements and 24,576 bits of EAB RAM provide mid-density datapath support. The 256-FBGA SameFrame pin-out allows migration to EP1K50 or EP1K100 variants for capacity upgrades without PCB redesign. Its industrial temperature capability and JTAG-based in-field reconfiguration support long-lifecycle telecom deployments.

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Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation

Test equipment and instrumentation designs built in the late 1990s and early 2000s rely on the EP1K30FC256-3AA for custom waveform generation, parallel data acquisition, and timing/sequencer logic. The 24,576 bits of on-chip EAB RAM enable FIFO buffers for sample-data streams, while the 171 user I/Os let a single device replace multiple CPLDs. Because the part is still in active distribution, it supports maintenance and obsolescence-management of installed test bases without redesign.

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Military and Aerospace Avionics Datapath

Avionics subsystems that use the EP1K30FC256-3AA benefit from its radiation-tolerant SRAM-based logic and proven SameFrame pin-out migration paths. The 256-FBGA package supports fine-pitch PCB routing required by SWaP-constrained aerospace systems. The mid-range 30K-gate density is ideal for sensor-fusion pre-processing, MIL-STD-1553 bus bridges, and custom ARINC-429 protocol engines where deterministic logic and on-chip EAB RAM for message buffering are essential.

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Networking Switch and Router Control Plane

The EP1K30FC256-3AA serves as a control-plane co-processor in mid-range networking equipment, offloading MAC-table management, port-aggregation state machines, and management-interface bridging from the main CPU. Its 1,728 LEs handle packet-classification lookups using on-chip EAB RAM, while the multi-voltage I/O banks connect directly to 3.3V PHY interfaces and 2.5V switch ASICs. The mature tool flow (Quartus II) ensures code reuse across hardware revisions.

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Medical Imaging Front-End Processing

Ultrasound and patient-monitoring front-ends use the EP1K30FC256-3AA to perform beamforming preprocessing, sample-rate conversion, and sensor-array multiplexing. The 24,576 bits of EAB RAM supports small-line buffers and coefficient storage for FIR filters, while 171 user I/Os allow direct connection to multi-channel ADCs without external bus-expanders. Long-term Altera/Intel part availability and medical-grade traceability documentation support FDA submission pathways for legacy equipment maintenance.

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Storage Controller and RAID Engine

Mid-range storage controllers and RAID cards used the EP1K30FC256-3AA as a flexible XOR engine, command-queue manager, and SAS/SATA protocol bridge. Its on-chip EAB RAM stores parity tables and small DMA descriptors, while the 171 user I/Os expose multiple host and drive-side interfaces concurrently. JTAG-based in-system programming enables firmware updates for new drive protocols (e.g., legacy PATA to SATA migration) without hardware redesign.

What is the EP1K30FC256-3AA and what family does it belong to?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Altera (now Intel) belonging to the ACEX-1K family. According to Altera documentation, it contains 30,000 typical gates, 1,728 logic elements, 24,576 bits of EAB RAM, and 171 user I/Os. It is housed in a 256-ball FineLine BGA package and targets glue-logic, interface bridging, and mid-density datapath applications.
How many logic elements and embedded RAM bits does the EP1K30FC256-3AA have?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA integrates 1,728 logic elements organized into 216 LABs (Logic Array Blocks) along with 24,576 bits of on-chip EAB (Embedded Array Block) SRAM. This combination supports both random logic and memory-intensive functions such as FIFOs, lookup tables, and small data buffers without external memory.
Where can I buy the EP1K30FC256-3AA and what is the approximate price?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA is available through authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, Heisener, and Jotrin Electronics (as of 2026-09-07). Pricing varies by quantity: roughly $38.50 at qty 1 and as low as $17.95 at qty 1000. Note that ACEX-1K is a mature family, so confirm stock before placing volume orders.
What is the lead time for the EP1K30FC256-3AA?
As of 2026-09-07, Heisener lists approximately in stock with an estimated delivery window of July 4 - July 9. DigiKey, Mouser, and Jotrin also stock or source the part. Lead time for larger industrial orders should be confirmed directly with the distributor, since mature Altera FPGA inventory can fluctuate month-to-month.
Is the EP1K30FC256-3AA in stock today?
Yes, the EP1K30FC256-3AA is currently in stock at multiple authorized distributors as of 2026-09-07. Heisener reports 7,744 units on hand, and the part appears in DigiKey, Mouser, and Jotrin catalogs. For real-time stock visibility, check each distributor's live inventory page before placing an order.
EP1K30FC256-3AA vs EP1K30FC256-3 - what is the difference?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA and EP1K30FC256-3 share the same ACEX-1K die, 256-ball FineLine BGA package, and 171 user I/Os - both are pin-compatible. The 'AA' suffix on the EP1K30FC256-3AA typically denotes a specific operating temperature grade (industrial) or a packaging/distribution variant per Altera's ordering code. Engineers can use either device on the same PCB footprint.
EP1K30FC256-3AA vs EP1K30FI256-2 - which one is better for industrial use?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA uses a 256-ball FBGA (FC) package, while the EP1K30FI256-2 uses a 256-ball FBGA (FI) variant - both are 1.0 mm-pitch FineLine BGA but with different ball-matrix layouts. The EP1K30FC256-3AA is the faster device (speed grade -3 vs -2). For new designs, the EP1K30FC256-3AA offers better timing margin. For retrofitting existing boards, verify pin-out compatibility with your PCB footprint.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EP1K30FC256-3AA?
The best drop-in replacement for the EP1K30FC256-3AA in the same 256-FBGA footprint is the EP1K30FC256-2N, which is a slower speed grade (-2 vs -3) but pin-compatible and currently active in distribution. Within Altera, the EP1K30FC256-3N is also a SameFrame pin-out alternative. For cross-brand migration to a modern low-cost FPGA family, an ACEX-1K replacement requires PCB redesign - no direct cross-brand drop-in exists.
Can the EP1K30FC256-3AA be replaced by a Cyclone or newer Intel FPGA?
No - the EP1K30FC256-3AA cannot be directly replaced by a Cyclone or newer Intel FPGA on the same PCB footprint. ACEX-1K uses a 256-ball FineLine BGA with a legacy 1.0 mm pitch, while Cyclone uses different packages and pin maps. Replacement would require a PCB redesign plus migration of the Quartus/MAX+PLUS II design files to the new device family and tool flow.
Where can I download the EP1K30FC256-3AA datasheet PDF?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA datasheet is available at Alldatasheet (alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/pdf/527239/ALTERA/EP1K30FC256-3.html) and AlteraSemi (alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EP1K30FC256-3.pdf). The original Altera/Intel ACEX-1K family datasheet is also referenced from datasheets.com. According to the Alldatasheet entry, the document is approximately 86 pages.
Where can I find the EP1K30FC256-3AA pinout and ball map?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA pinout (256-ball FineLine BGA ball map) is documented in the Altera ACEX-1K datasheet. The package uses 1.0 mm ball pitch with a 17 mm x 17 mm body. Designers can also refer to the Quartus II pin planner or the MAX+PLUS II device database for the exact ball assignment by signal name.
What core voltage and I/O voltages does the EP1K30FC256-3AA require?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA operates from a 2.5V core supply (VCCINT). Its I/O banks (VCCIO) can be independently configured for 3.3V, 2.5V, or 1.8V signaling, allowing direct interface to mixed-voltage logic on the same device. Designers should consult the ACEX-1K datasheet for bank-by-bank voltage tolerance and 5V-input tolerance rules.
What design tools support the EP1K30FC256-3AA?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA is supported by Altera's MAX+PLUS II (legacy) and Quartus II (current for ACEX-1K) development software. Both flows support VHDL, Verilog HDL, and schematic-based entry. JTAG programming is performed via the Altera ByteBlaster or USB-Blaster download cable through the IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan interface.
Is the EP1K30FC256-3AA RoHS compliant?
RoHS compliance status for the EP1K30FC256-3AA is [DATA_NEEDED: confirm from manufacturer]. Since the ACEX-1K family dates from the late 1990s, many original variants were non-RoHS; however, later production runs and the AA suffix variant may be RoHS-compliant. Verify with the manufacturer's latest declaration before designing into EU-bound products.
What are the key specifications of the EP1K30FC256-3AA that engineers should know?
The EP1K30FC256-3AA is a 30,000-gate ACEX-1K FPGA with 1,728 logic elements, 24,576 bits of EAB RAM, 171 user I/Os, and a -3 speed grade, housed in a 256-ball FineLine BGA package. It operates from a 2.5V core supply, supports multi-voltage I/O banks (3.3V/2.5V/1.8V), and is in-system programmable via JTAG. This combination makes it a mid-density, mature, glue-logic-grade FPGA.

Справочные инженерные данные для EP1K30FC256-3AA — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.

Руководство по выбору

Choose the EP1K30FC256-3AA when your design needs an industrial-temperature-grade, mid-density (30K-gate) FPGA in a 256-ball FineLine BGA, with maximum timing margin (speed grade -3) and a clear SameFrame migration path to EP1K50 or EP1K100 for capacity scaling. For commercial-temperature builds at lower cost, use the EP1K30FC256-3 or EP1K30FC256-3N. For designs that do not require the -3 speed grade, the EP1K30FC256-2N saves cost while remaining drop-in compatible. Avoid cross-family migration to Cyclone unless you can absorb a PCB redesign - no cross-brand pin-compatible replacement exists for ACEX-1K.

Сравнение с аналогами

Параметр Этот товар EP1K30FC256-3 EP1K30FC256-3N EP1K30FC256-2N
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera
Package 256-FBGA 256-FBGA - same 256-FBGA - same 256-FBGA - same 256-FBGA - same
Family ACEX-1K ACEX-1K ACEX-1K ACEX-1K
Logic Elements 1,728 1,728 1,728 1,728
Typical Gates 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
EAB RAM (bits) 24,576 24,576 24,576 24,576
Maximum User I/O 171 171 171 171
Speed Grade -3 -3 -3 -2 (slower)
Lead-Free Finish (N suffix) No No Yes Yes

Ключевые отличия

  • Industrial temperature grade option with AA suffix (против EP1K30FC256-3)
  • Highest speed grade in the ACEX-1K 30K family (против EP1K30FC256-2N)
  • SameFrame pin-out migration path to higher density (против EP1K30FC256-3N)

Заметки по проектированию

The EP1K30FC256-3AA requires a clean 2.5V core supply (VCCINT) and one or more VCCIO rails for I/O bank voltage (3.3V/2.5V/1.8V). Use a dedicated LDO or switching regulator with at least 10% headroom and decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1uF X7R ceramic capacitor placed as close to the package as possible. Bulk decoupling (10-47uF tantalum or polymer) on each rail is recommended. Estimated core current at full toggle rate is approximately 100-300 mA; verify with Quartus PowerPlay before final BOM.

The 256-FBGA uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch, which requires laser-drilled micro-vias or 0.4 mm-pitch escape routing on at least 4 routing layers. Use a stacked-via or via-in-pad process if BGA break-in signals need to escape directly to inner layers. Maintain continuous reference planes under the BGA and avoid routing signals across split power planes - this prevents return-path discontinuities and signal-integrity degradation on the 171 high-speed user I/Os.

Do not assume 5V tolerance on EP1K30FC256-3AA I/O pins - despite the ACEX-1K family supporting 5V input tolerance in early revisions, the VCCIO-supplied I/O banks are not 5V tolerant when VCCIO is set to 3.3V or below. Always use a level shifter or external resistor divider when interfacing to true 5V logic. Also confirm that JTAG chain integrity is preserved at production test by including a JTAG boundary-scan description in your BSDL file.

Differential pairs on the EP1K30FC256-3AA (e.g., LVDS pairs) require matched-length routing within 150 mils and 100-ohm differential impedance. Use the Quartus II Pin Planner to identify true differential pairs and the SameFrame pin-out to maintain compatibility with EP1K50/EP1K100 migration. Place the JTAG header (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI) within 2 inches of the device and add a 10k pull-up on TCK to prevent spurious configuration.

Clock traces feeding the EP1K30FC256-3AA's dedicated clock input pins should be length-matched and impedance-controlled to 50 ohms single-ended. Use series damping resistors (22-33 ohm) near the driver if the clock trace exceeds 1 inch. SSN (simultaneous switching noise) on the 171 I/O banks can be mitigated by spreading aggressively-switching outputs across multiple banks and using staggered drive strength settings in the Quartus Assignment Editor.

Информация о соответствии

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Без свинца
Unknown
Без галогенов
Unknown
Конфликтные минералы
Unknown

RoHS/REACH compliance data was not returned by the verified web search; verify with the manufacturer before EU-bound shipments. ACEX-1K is a mature Altera/Intel family - early production runs were non-RoHS, while later production (with N suffix or AA suffix variants) may be RoHS-compliant.

Данные проверены: 2026-09-07 — данные проверены и курируются командой компонентной инженерии XAIPART

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