EPF10K50EQC240-1N - FLEX 10KE FPGA 50K Gates 2880 Cells 240-PQFP | Altera
MPN: EPF10K50EQC240-1N ✗ Tapus ng BuhayEPF10K50EQC240-1N Ulas
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device that contains an array of configurable logic blocks, programmable interconnect, and I/O cells, all of which can be reconfigured by the designer after manufacture. FPGAs sit in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic device (PLD) -> logic IC -> integrated circuit (IC) -> semiconductor. Unlike ASICs, FPGAs allow rapid prototyping and field upgrades without fabrication cycles, making them ideal for glue logic, custom state machines, and glue between microprocessors and peripherals.
Key features of the EPF10K50EQC240-1N include 360 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 50K gates of logic capacity, 2880 logic cells, 12 Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) providing 40,960 bits of RAM, true dual-port RAM support, multi-volt I/O supporting 2.5V/3.3V/5V interfacing, in-system programmability via the serial passive (PS) configuration mode, and JTAG boundary-scan test support per IEEE 1149.1. The part is specified over the commercial 0 °C to +85 °C temperature range, with internal performance capable of 250 MHz operation.
Architecturally, the FLEX 10KE device uses a continuous, fine-grained interconnect called the FastTrack Interconnect, with each row and column of logic elements routed through this interconnect to deliver predictable timing. The 0.22 µm process and 2.5V core allow low static and dynamic power dissipation while supporting fast propagation delays of approximately 0.5 ns per logic element.
Typical applications include telecommunications line-card glue logic, industrial control and instrumentation interfaces, PCI bus bridges, video processing front-ends, custom peripheral controllers for legacy microprocessors, and prototyping for ASIC replacement. The 189 user I/Os and multi-volt capability make the device well suited to bridging 5V peripherals to 3.3V or 2.5V ASICs and processors.
When designing with this part, note that the configuration scheme must be selected (e.g., PS, AS, JTAG) and the Quartus / MAX+PLUS II tool flow used. The 240-pin PQFP footprint requires through-hole-style soldering or a socket; consider the FQFP variant (EPF10K50EQI240-1N) only if industrial temperature range is required, not for package differences.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet, supporting both procurement engineers and FPGA designers.
Mga alternatibo na pwedeng ilagay na EPF10K50EQC240-1N — parehas na package, pin-to-pin na katugmang. Hindi kasama ang mga bahagi ng iba't-ibang package na nangangailangan ng pagpapaayos ng PCB.
Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok EPF10K50EQC240-1N (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa Operating Temperature, RoHS Status, Process Technology, Package, Mounting Type.
EPF10K50EQC240-1
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Mga Talaan Hindi NaiwerikmoMagkontak para sa presyo
Tingnan ang Datasheet →EPF10K50EQC240-3
✅ Drop-InMagkontak para sa presyo
Tingnan ang Datasheet →EPF10K50SQC240-2
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternatibo na Reference (hindi sa katalogo)
EPF10K100EQC240-1N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Mga Talaan Hindi NaiwerikmoMagkontak para sa presyo
Tingnan ang Datasheet →EPF10K130EQC240-1N
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →EPF10K50EQI240-1N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Mga Talaan Hindi Naiwerikmo📋 Alternatibo na Reference (hindi sa katalogo)
EPF10K50EQC240-1N Mga Pinakamataas na Rating at Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 10KE |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 2880 |
| Total RAM Bits | 40960 |
| Number of Logic Gates | 50K |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 360 LABs |
| Number of I/O | 189 |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 2.5 V |
| Supply Voltage (I/O MultiVolt) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm CMOS |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 250 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 0.5 ns |
| Temperature na Operasyon | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) |
| Uri ng Pagpapasok | Surface Mount (PQFP) |
| Packhaging | 240-pin PQFP / BFQFP |
| Configuration Mode | Passive Serial (PS), JTAG |
| JTAG Boundary Scan | IEEE 1149.1 compliant |
Gabay sa Pin Configuration ng EPF10K50EQC240-1N 240-pin pqfp / bfqfp
Pin configuration para sa EPF10K50EQC240-1N (240-pin pqfp / bfqfp package). Kasama sa digital IC na ito ang GPIO, mga communication interface (UART, SPI, I2C), at mga power pin. Sumangguni sa datasheet ng manufacturer para sa mga alternatibong function ng pin at mga opsyon sa configuration. Mahalaga para sa disenyo ng embedded system at PCB layout.
Wala ng detalyadong pinout data na magagamit para sa EPF10K50EQC240-1N.
Sumangguni sa datasheet para sa buong pin configuration.
Tipikal na mga Gamit
EPF10K50EQC240-1N ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic, PCI Bus Bridge / Interface Controller, Industrial Control and Instrumentation, Video Processing Front-End, ASIC Replacement and Prototyping, Legacy Microprocessor Peripheral Controller.
Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic
The EPF10K50EQC240-1N is well suited for telecom line-card glue logic where 50K gates and 189 I/Os are sufficient to bridge a network processor to TDM framer, PHY, and LEDs. With 250 MHz internal performance and 0.5 ns propagation delay, the device meets typical 77.76 MHz TDM clocking requirements with margin. MultiVolt I/O supports 5V legacy framer interfaces while the 2.5V core minimizes power; 360 LABs allow partitioning glue logic into predictable timing regions.
Inirekomenda
PCI Bus Bridge / Interface Controller
With 189 user I/Os and predictable interconnect timing, the EPF10K50EQC240-1N is widely used as a 32-bit PCI bus bridge between a host processor and legacy peripherals. The 360 LABs map cleanly to PCI state machines and target/master control logic, while 12 Embedded System Blocks (40,960 RAM bits) handle small FIFOs and configuration registers. MultiVolt I/O directly interfaces 5V PCI bus while the 2.5V core keeps dissipation low in compact line cards.
Inirekomenda
Industrial Control and Instrumentation
Industrial PLC and instrumentation backplanes rely on the EPF10K50EQC240-1N for custom I/O expansion, encoder interfacing, and motor-control sequencing. The 50K-gate capacity comfortably hosts DSP-style state machines, encoder quadrature decoders, and isolated SPI/UART bridges. The commercial 0 °C to +85 °C range covers most cabinet installations, while MultiVolt I/O simplifies interfacing 5V sensors and 24V opto-isolated inputs through external dividers.
Inirekomenda
Video Processing Front-End
The EPF10K50EQC240-1N is a strong fit for video pipeline pre-processing in broadcast and security equipment: line-buffer management, genlock generation, and overlay insertion. The 40,960 bits of embedded RAM are allocated as line buffers, while 189 I/Os simultaneously drive ITU-R BT.656 video buses, sync separators, and host control paths. At 250 MHz internal frequency, the device meets standard-definition video timing with margin; for HD, consider FLEX 10KE 100K-gate siblings.
Inirekomenda
ASIC Replacement and Prototyping
Designers prototyping ASICs use the EPF10K50EQC240-1N to validate gate-level designs before mask tape-out. With 50K gates, 360 LABs, and 40,960 bits of embedded RAM, the device approximates small-to-medium ASICs in telecommunications and storage. The FLEX 10KE architecture uses continuous FastTrack interconnect with predictable timing, simplifying pre-tape-out verification. MultiVolt I/O permits the FPGA prototype to mimic the ASIC's 5V/3.3V I/O environment exactly.
Inirekomenda
Legacy Microprocessor Peripheral Controller
The EPF10K50EQC240-1N is frequently deployed as a custom peripheral controller for legacy 8051, 68k, or MIPS microprocessors in industrial and embedded products. It implements custom register sets, memory-mapped peripherals, and bus-arbitration glue that off-load work from a constrained host CPU. With 189 I/Os and MultiVolt support, the device interfaces 5V microprocessors directly while running a 2.5V core for low power, and 40 Kbits of embedded RAM hold scratch registers and FIFOs.
Inirekomenda
Buod ng mga Inirekomendang Produkto
Impormasyon ng Talumpati sa Engineering for EPF10K50EQC240-1N — ikabit, gabay sa disenyo, at impormasyon ng pagsunod sa kautusan.
Paunawang Hanapin
Ikabit sa Mga Alternatibo
| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | EPF10K50EQC240-1 | EPF10K50EQC240-3 | EPF10K50SQC240-2 | EPF10K100EQC240-1N | EPF10K130EQC240-1N | EPF10K50EQI240-1N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | 240-pin PQFP | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same |
| Family | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KS | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE |
| Speed Grade | -1 | -1 | -3 (faster) | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Logic Elements | 2880 | 2880 | 2880 | 2880 | 4992 | 6656 | 2880 |
| User I/O | 189 | 189 | 189 | 189 | 189 | 189 | 189 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Same-footprint upgrade path within the FLEX 10KE family (kumpara saEPF10K100EQC240-1N / EPF10K130EQC240-1N)
- Faster speed grade available in same package (kumpara saEPF10K50EQC240-3)
- Industrial temperature option in same silicon (kumpara saEPF10K50EQI240-1N)
Talaan ng Disenyo
Estimated: the EPF10K50EQC240-1N core draws approximately 250 mA typical at 2.5 V from the VCCINT rail with all logic toggling. Add at least three 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitors directly under the PQFP, plus a bulk 47 µF tantalum near the VCCINT pins. The 5V/3.3V VCCIO banks each require their own decoupling network sized by the number of simultaneously-switching outputs.
The 240-pin PQFP has 0.5 mm lead pitch and gull-wing leads; per the FLEX 10KE datasheet, route all signals on inner layers with the top layer reserved for short breakout traces. Provide a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly under the PQFP body to control lead-inductance ringing on simultaneously-switching outputs. Keep configuration pins (MSEL, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) short and isolated from switching I/O.
Do not confuse the EPF10K50EQC240-1N (FLEX 10KE family) with the EPF10K50SQC240-2 (FLEX 10KS family); both share the same 240-pin PQFP but use different configuration schemes and may not be pin-compatible for every configuration pin. Always validate against the FLEX 10KE datasheet pinout table, not just the package outline. For migration to higher densities, the 100K and 130K FLEX 10KE parts use the SameFrame pin-compatible 240-PQFP but require recompilation in MAX+PLUS II / Quartus.
Estimated: with the 240-pin PQFP at 0.5 mm pitch, the typical theta_JA is around 25 °C/W with 1 oz copper and adequate airflow. At full I/O toggle the device may dissipate 1.5-2 W; in enclosed cabinets, derate to 70 % of nominal toggling rate or add a small clip-on heatsink. Industrial variants in -40 °C to +85 °C environments must verify junction temperature against the application thermal envelope.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
EPF10K50EQC240-1N is an obsolete Altera/Intel FPGAs; RoHS, REACH, and lead-free status were not retrieved from the verified web data and are marked as unknown.
