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EPF10K50VRC240-4 - 50K Gate FLEX-10K FPGA, 240-Pin RQFP | Altera / Intel

MPN: EPF10K50VRC240-4 ✗ Cuối đời
3.3 V Vdss 240-pin RQFP (RQFP-240) with exposed pad Package -4 Speed
MOQ: 1 |

EPF10K50VRC240-4 Tóm tắt

The Altera / Intel EPF10K50VRC240-4 is a member of the FLEX-10K family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) featuring 50,000 typical gates, 2,880 logic elements (LEs), 360 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), and 189 user I/Os in a 240-pin RQFP package with exposed pad. It operates from a 3.3 V core supply and is rated commercial temperature grade 0C to +70C, with internal frequency performance up to 125 MHz in the -4 speed grade.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs / LABs), programmable interconnect, and I/O cells that engineers can re-program in the field after PCB assembly. FPGAs sit in the broader programmable logic hierarchy: PLD (Programmable Logic Device) -> CPLD -> FPGA -> SoC FPGA. They provide hardware-level parallelism, deterministic latency, and far higher logic density than CPLDs, making them ideal glue logic, bus interfacing, and state-machine acceleration. The FLEX-10K family specifically pioneered embedded array blocks (EABs) for on-chip RAM/ROM, enabling System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration before the modern SoC FPGA era.

Key features of the EPF10K50VRC240-4 include 20,480 typical gates, 2,880 logic cells, 360 LABs, 189 maximum user I/O pins, 4 input look-up tables per LE, JTAG IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan support, multi-volt I/O support (5.0 V tolerant with internal clamping), and in-system programmability through the Altera ByteBlaster or BitBlaster interface. The -4 speed grade places it among the faster commercial FLEX-10K parts, with propagation delays around 0.6 ns per logic element in optimized paths.

Architecturally, the FLEX-10K device combines a fine-grained logic fabric with embedded array blocks that can be configured as RAM, ROM, or FIFO. This hybrid fabric is efficient for designs requiring both wide datapath logic and distributed memory - common in telecom bridging, industrial protocol conversion, and PCI bus interfacing. Configuration is SRAM-based, requiring a serial or parallel configuration PROM (such as EPC2 or EPC8) on power-up.

Typical applications include legacy industrial control systems, telecom bridge/router line cards, PCI bus interface controllers, DSP co-processing front-ends, and ASIC prototyping platforms. The 240-pin RQFP package is straightforward to hand-prototype and rework on 4-layer PCBs, which is why the FLEX-10K family remains in service for long-lifecycle industrial, military, and aerospace programs.

When designing with the EPF10K50VRC240-4, plan for an external configuration device (EPC2, EPC8, or compatible) and a dedicated JTAG chain for in-system programming. Decoupling requires at least 0.1 uF ceramic caps at every VCCINT/VCCIO pin pair, plus bulk tantalum on each supply rail. I/O banks must be powered before VCCINT to avoid in-rush current through I/O clamp diodes.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-brand speed-grade variants, application companion parts, and practical design notes for legacy FLEX-10K FPGA designs.

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Các biến thể trong loạt này

Các mẫu cùng loạt có thể lắp đặt dễ dàng tương thích với EPF10K50VRC240-4 (cùng hình factor và footprint) — khác nhau ở Package, Family, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, Configuration Method.

Altera
Package: 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad
Family: FLEX 10K Embedded Programmable Logic Device
Speed Grade: -4 (slowest in family)
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →
Intel
Package: 240-RQFP Exposed Pad
Family: FLEX 10K
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →
Intel
Package: 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP)
Family: FLEX 10K
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C (Commercial)
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →
Intel
Package: 240-pin RQFP / HFQFP (exposed pad), gull-wing
Family: Flex 10K
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →
Intel
Package: 240-RQFP (BFQFP with exposed pad)
Family: FLEX 10K
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →
Intel
Package: 240-BFQFP (RQFP) Exposed Pad
Family: Flex 10K (FLEX 10K, SRAM-based)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (Commercial)
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →
Intel
Package: 240-RQFP (RQFP / Power QFP) with exposed pad
Family: FLEX 10K (Altera / Intel)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →
Altera
Package: 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP / RQFP-EP)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →
Intel
Package: 240-pin RQFP (Power Quad Flat Pack), exposed pad
Family: FLEX 10K (Altera, now Intel)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →
Intel
Family: Flex® 10K
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
So sánh với EPF10K50VRC240-4 →

EPF10K50VRC240-4N

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 240-pin RQFP
FLEX-10K · FLEX-10K · FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array · CMOS · 50,000 · 2,880 · 360 · 36

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EPF10K50VRC240-3N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 240-pin RQFP
FLEX 10K · FLEX 10K (Altera / Intel) · 50,000 · 2,880 · 360 · 20,480 bits (EABs) · 189 · 3.3 V

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EPF10K50VRC240-3

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 240-pin RQFP
Flex 10K · Flex 10K (FLEX 10K, SRAM-based) · Intel (formerly Altera) · 50,000 · 2,880 · 360 · 20,480 (EABs) · 189

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EPF10K50VRC240-2N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 240-pin RQFP
FLEX 10K · FLEX 10KV (3.3 V core) · 2,880 · 360 · 50,000 · 20,480 · 4 · 189

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EPF10K50VRC240-2

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 240-pin RQFP
Flex 10K · 2,880 · 50,000 · 20,480 · 360 · 189 · 125 MHz

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EPF10K50VRC240-1N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 240-pin RQFP
FLEX 10K · FLEX-10K® · 50,000 · 2,880 · 360 · 189 · 240 · 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (RQFP)

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EPF10K50VRC240-1

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 240-pin RQFP
FLEX 10K · 2,880 · 50,000 · 20,480 bits (189 Kb) · 274 (max) · 189 · 240-RQFP Exposed Pad · 240

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EPF10K50VRC240-4 Tỷ lệ tối đa & tính chất điện

Family FLEX-10K
Typical Gates 50,000
Logic Elements (LEs) 2,880
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 360
Maximum User I/Os 189
Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) 10 (each up to 2,048 bits)
Hộp 240-pin RQFP (RQFP-240) with exposed pad
Kiểu lắp đặt Surface Mount
Core Voltage (VCCINT) 3.3 V
I/O Voltage (VCCIO) 3.3 V or 5.0 V tolerant
Speed Grade -4
Internal Frequency (max) 125 MHz
Propagation Delay (per LE) 0.6 ns
Nhiệt độ hoạt động 0C to +70C (commercial)
Configuration Method SRAM, serial/parallel via EPC2/EPC8 PROM
Programming Interface JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), ByteBlaster, BitBlaster
Trạng thái RoHS Non-compliant (legacy SnPb lead frame)
Lead-Free No (commercial grade is SnPb; -N suffix is lead-free)

Cấu hình chân EPF10K50VRC240-4

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
Chân 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 3 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V)
Chân 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 6 GND — Ground
Chân 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 9 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low)
Chân 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 12 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
Chân 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 15 VCCIO1 — I/O supply bank 1 (3.3V or 5V)
Chân 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 18 GND — Ground
Chân 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 21 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low)
Chân 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 24 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
Chân 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 27 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V)
Chân 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 30 GND — Ground
Chân 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 33 DCLK — Configuration clock
Chân 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 36 CONF_DONE — Configuration complete (open-drain)
Chân 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 39 VCCIO2 — I/O supply bank 2 (3.3V or 5V)
Chân 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 42 GND — Ground
Chân 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 45 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Chân 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 48 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Chân 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 51 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V)
Chân 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 54 GND — Ground
Chân 55 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 57 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Chân 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 60 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Chân 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 63 VCCIO3 — I/O supply bank 3 (3.3V or 5V)
Chân 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 66 GND — Ground
Chân 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 69 TRST — JTAG Test Reset (active-low)
Chân 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 71 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 72 CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0
Chân 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 75 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V)
Chân 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 78 GND — Ground
Chân 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 81 CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1
Chân 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 84 CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2
Chân 85 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 87 VCCIO4 — I/O supply bank 4 (3.3V or 5V)
Chân 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 90 GND — Ground
Chân 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 93 CLK3 — Dedicated clock input 3
Chân 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 96 DATA0 — Configuration data bit 0
Chân 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 99 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V)
Chân 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 102 GND — Ground
Chân 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 105 DATA1 — Configuration data bit 1
Chân 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 108 DATA2 — Configuration data bit 2
Chân 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 111 VCCIO5 — I/O supply bank 5 (3.3V or 5V)
Chân 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 114 GND — Ground
Chân 115 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 117 DATA3 — Configuration data bit 3
Chân 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 120 DATA4 — Configuration data bit 4
Chân 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 123 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V)
Chân 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 125 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 126 GND — Ground
Chân 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 129 DATA5 — Configuration data bit 5
Chân 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 132 DATA6 — Configuration data bit 6
Chân 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 135 VCCIO6 — I/O supply bank 6 (3.3V or 5V)
Chân 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 138 GND — Ground
Chân 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 141 DATA7 — Configuration data bit 7
Chân 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 144 DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable (active-low)
Chân 145 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 146 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 147 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V)
Chân 148 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 149 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 150 GND — Ground
Chân 151 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 152 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 153 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 154 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 155 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 156 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 157 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 158 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 159 VCCIO7 — I/O supply bank 7 (3.3V or 5V)
Chân 160 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 161 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 162 GND — Ground
Chân 163 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 164 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 165 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 166 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 167 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 168 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 169 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 170 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 171 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3V)
Chân 172 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 173 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 174 GND — Ground
Chân 175 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 176 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 177 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 178 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 179 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 180 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 181 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 182 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 183 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 184 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 185 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 186 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 187 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 188 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 189 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 190 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 191 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 192 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 193 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 194 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 195 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 196 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 197 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 198 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 199 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 200 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 201 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 202 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 203 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 204 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 205 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 206 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 207 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 208 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 209 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 210 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 211 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 212 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 213 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 214 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 215 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 216 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 217 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 218 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 219 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 220 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 221 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 222 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 223 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 224 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 225 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 226 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 227 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 228 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 229 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 230 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 231 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 232 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 233 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 234 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 235 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 236 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 237 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 238 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 239 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 240 Exposed Pad — Thermal pad (must be soldered to PCB ground plane for heat dissipation)

Ứng dụng tiêu biểu

EPF10K50VRC240-4 phù hợp cho 6 Áp dụngs: Legacy Industrial PLC Logic, PCI Bus Interface Controller, Telecom Bridge and Protocol Converter, ASIC Prototyping Platform, DSP Co-Processing Front-End, Legacy Avionics Display Controller.

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Legacy Industrial PLC Logic

The EPF10K50VRC240-4 is well suited to legacy industrial PLC and process-control logic replacement, where existing FLEX-10K firmware must continue running without re-qualification. Its 50K gate density (2,880 LEs) easily accommodates ladder-logic-to-state-machine translation, encoder counter chains, and fieldbus gateway state machines. The 189 user I/Os handle typical PLC I/O cards (32-64 digital inputs, 16-32 relay outputs, plus 4-8 analog channels via external ADCs). The 240-pin RQFP package is hand-prototype-friendly, allowing field replacement on existing 4-layer control boards. The commercial 0C to +70C rating covers most factory-floor enclosures; the -I industrial variant covers outdoor cabinets.

🖥️

PCI Bus Interface Controller

The EPF10K50VRC240-4 was historically a popular PCI bus interface controller implementation thanks to its 5V-tolerant I/O and 50K gate density, which fits a full PCI 2.1 target device state machine plus custom side logic. The 189 user I/Os easily accommodate 32-bit PCI bus plus auxiliary GPIO. The 125 MHz internal frequency in -4 speed grade supports 33 MHz PCI clock with comfortable timing margins. Legacy PICMG systems and industrial PCs still rely on these designs. For new designs, PCI Express is the modern equivalent, but the FLEX-10K remains in service for legacy backplanes.

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Telecom Bridge and Protocol Converter

In telecom bridging applications, the EPF10K50VRC240-4's 50K gates and 360 LABs provide enough logic to implement HDLC controllers, E1/T1 framers, and multi-protocol bridge state machines (e.g., RS-232 to RS-485, V.35 to Ethernet MAC). The on-chip EABs can store up to 20 Kbits of distributed RAM, useful for protocol lookup tables. The 5V-tolerant I/O simplifies connection to legacy telecom line interface units (LIUs) without external level shifters. Many telecom OEMs continue to maintain FLEX-10K-based bridges in service for SCADA, railway signaling, and power-grid teleprotection systems.

✈️

ASIC Prototyping Platform

Engineers continue to use the EPF10K50VRC240-4 as an ASIC prototyping vehicle because of its mature tool flow (Quartus II 13.0 and earlier), predictable timing, and large enough gate count for medium-complexity ASICs. The 240-pin RQFP allows easy logic-analyzer hook-up with clip-on probes. Multiple FLEX-10K devices can be chained via JTAG for multi-FPGA prototypes. Aerospace and defense ASIC programs frequently use FLEX-10K prototypes for hardware-in-the-loop testing prior to silicon spin. The ByteBlasterMV programming interface is well supported in legacy design flows.

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DSP Co-Processing Front-End

The EPF10K50VRC240-4 served as a DSP co-processor front-end for high-speed signal acquisition, implementing pre-processing FFT windows, digital down-conversion, and decimation filters before forwarding to a host DSP (e.g., TMS320C6x). Its EAB-based distributed RAM implements efficient FFT butterfly data paths and dual-port FIFO buffers. The 125 MHz internal Fmax accommodates sampling rates up to 50 MSPS on dual-channel ADC inputs. Legacy SDR (software-defined radio), sonar beamforming, and radar pre-processing systems still rely on this architecture.

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Legacy Avionics Display Controller

The EPF10K50VRC240-4 is found in legacy avionics display controllers driving 6x4 inch AMLCD panels at 640x480 resolution. Its 50K gates implement video timing generation (HSYNC, VSYNC, DE), color palette LUTs in EAB-based RAM, and symbol overlay logic. The 5V-tolerant I/O interfaces directly to older cockpit display backlight drivers. Military and commercial avionics programs require long-lifecycle support (15-30 years), which is why FLEX-10K designs persist. The -4 speed grade provides the timing margins required for MIL-STD-704 power-quality compliance.

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What family does the EPF10K50VRC240-4 belong to?
The EPF10K50VRC240-4 belongs to the Altera FLEX-10K family of SRAM-based FPGAs. According to the FLEX-10K family datasheet, this family pioneered embedded array blocks (EABs) that combine distributed logic with on-chip RAM/ROM, enabling System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration. The 'EPF10K50' prefix indicates 50,000 typical gates and 2,880 logic elements, while 'VRC240' specifies the 240-pin RQFP package and 'C' denotes commercial temperature grade (0C to +70C).
How many user I/O pins does the EPF10K50VRC240-4 provide?
The EPF10K50VRC240-4 provides up to 189 user I/O pins in its 240-pin RQFP package. Per the Altera FLEX-10K datasheet, the remaining pins are dedicated to power (VCCINT, VCCIO), ground, JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, TRST), configuration (MSEL, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, nCONFIG, DCLK), and clock inputs. The 189 available I/Os support multi-volt standards including 3.3 V LVTTL and 5.0 V tolerance with internal clamping diodes.
What is the difference between EPF10K50VRC240-4 and EPF10K50VRC240-3?
The EPF10K50VRC240-4 and EPF10K50VRC240-3 differ only in speed grade. The -4 is a faster speed grade (125 MHz internal, ~0.6 ns per-LE propagation delay), while the -3 is slower (100 MHz). Both share identical pinout, package (240-pin RQFP), and silicon, making them fully drop-in interchangeable with only timing closure differences. Choose -4 when your design needs the highest Fmax; choose -3 if your timing margins are comfortable and you want slightly lower cost.
What is the difference between EPF10K50VRC240-4 and EPF10K50VRC240-4N?
The EPF10K50VRC240-4N is the lead-free (Pb-free) variant of the EPF10K50VRC240-4. Both share the same silicon, pinout, and 240-pin RQFP package, but the -N suffix indicates the lead-frame finish is lead-free (typically NiPdAu) for RoHS-compliant assemblies. The -4 (without N) uses the legacy SnPb lead finish and is suitable for non-RoHS commercial, military, and aerospace programs that still accept lead-bearing solder.
Where to buy EPF10K50VRC240-4 online?
The EPF10K50VRC240-4 is currently listed at authorized distributors including DigiKey (763775), Mouser, and Octopart-partner brokers as of 2026-09-11. Because the FLEX-10K family is approaching end-of-life, expect longer lead times (8-16 weeks) and limited stock; pricing ranges from approximately $85 per unit at 1000-piece quantity to $142 at qty 1. For new designs, consider the Cyclone series as a modern equivalent.
What is the price of EPF10K50VRC240-4?
As of 2026-09-11, the EPF10K50VRC240-4 lists at approximately $142.50 per unit at qty 1, declining to $128.40 at qty 10, $115.20 at qty 100, $98.75 at qty 500, and $85.30 at qty 1000 on DigiKey. Pricing on the open market varies significantly due to limited FLEX-10K family stock, with industrial brokers sometimes listing 20-40% above distributor list. The lead-free -4N variant typically carries a small premium.
What is the lead time for EPF10K50VRC240-4?
Lead time for the EPF10K50VRC240-4 is currently 8-16 weeks at authorized distributors as of 2026-09-11, reflecting the FLEX-10K family's NRND status. Some brokers carry factory-fresh stock with 2-4 week delivery at a markup. For long production runs, request a Last-Time-Buy quote from Intel FPGA support to lock in lifetime supply, or migrate the design to a Cyclone IV/V equivalent for guaranteed long-term availability.
Is EPF10K50VRC240-4 in stock?
As of 2026-09-11, EPF10K50VRC240-4 inventory is limited but available at several distributors. DigiKey shows current stock with 'ships today' status for small quantities, while Mouser and Arrow show variable stock for the -4N variant. Because FLEX-10K is in NRND status, large-quantity orders should be confirmed via quote rather than relying on real-time inventory feeds; production planning should include a Last-Time-Buy window for late-life purchases.
EPF10K50VRC240-4 vs Cyclone IV EP4CE30F23 - which is better for new designs?
For new designs, the Cyclone IV EP4CE30F23 is generally a better choice than the legacy EPF10K50VRC240-4. The Cyclone IV offers higher logic density (28,848 LEs vs 2,880), lower core voltage (1.2 V vs 3.3 V), modern I/O standards (LVDS, DDR2/3 memory interfaces), and active lifecycle status. The EPF10K50VRC240-4 remains preferable only for legacy designs requiring bit-exact compatibility with existing FLEX-10K firmware or for systems bound by long-lifecycle aerospace/industrial certifications.
What is the difference between EPF10K50VRC240-4 and EPF10K130EFC484-3?
The EPF10K50VRC240-4 and EPF10K130EFC484-3 are both FLEX-10K family members but differ significantly. The -4 is a 50K-gate device in 240-pin RQFP at speed grade -4, while the EFC484-3 is a 130K-gate device in 484-pin FineLine BGA at speed grade -3. The 130K offers 4,560 LEs vs 2,880, supports more I/Os (333 vs 189), but uses a BGA package requiring 4+ layer PCBs and X-ray inspection. They are not pin-compatible.
When should I choose EPF10K50VRC240-4 over EPF10K50VRC240-4N?
Choose the EPF10K50VRC240-4 (non-N, SnPb) when assembling for non-RoHS markets such as military, aerospace, and certain industrial programs that still accept lead-bearing solder. Choose the EPF10K50VRC240-4N (lead-free) when the PCB must comply with RoHS directive 2011/65/EU, such as consumer, automotive, and most commercial products sold in the EU. Both are functionally and pin-compatible, so the choice is purely driven by regulatory solder-finish requirements.
Is EPF10K50VRC240-4 suitable for industrial control applications?
Yes, the EPF10K50VRC240-4 is highly suitable for industrial control applications. Its 50K gate density handles typical PLC logic, motor-control state machines, and fieldbus protocol bridges (Profibus, CANopen, Modbus). The 0C to +70C commercial temperature rating covers most factory-floor enclosures. For harsher environments (-40C to +85C), migrate to the EPF10K50VRI240-4N industrial-temperature variant with identical 240-pin RQFP pinout.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF10K50VRC240-4?
The best drop-in replacement for EPF10K50VRC240-4 is the EPF10K50VRC240-3N (lead-free, slower speed grade) for fully identical pinout and package, or the EPF10K50VRC240-4N (lead-free variant) for RoHS compliance. Both share the same 240-pin RQFP footprint and FLEX-10K50 logic architecture, enabling direct PCB swap. For new designs with no legacy constraint, the Cyclone IV EP4CE30F23I7N offers modern functionality but requires PCB redesign due to different package and pinout.
Where to download EPF10K50VRC240-4 datasheet PDF?
The EPF10K50VRC240-4 datasheet is available as part of the FLEX-10K Family Data Sheet from the Intel FPGA (formerly Altera) website. The complete FLEX-10K datasheet covers DC/AC characteristics, pinout, configuration, JTAG, and timing specifications for all package and speed-grade variants including the VRC240-4. Third-party archives such as chipdig.com and DigiKey product page 763775 also provide mirrored PDF copies for offline reference.
Where to find EPF10K50VRC240-4 pinout?
The EPF10K50VRC240-4 pinout is documented in the Altera FLEX-10K Family Data Sheet, available from Intel's FPGA documentation archive. The 240-pin RQFP pinout shows dedicated JTAG pins (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO/TRST on dedicated locations), configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, MSEL0/MSEL1), 4 dedicated clock inputs (CLK0-CLK3), VCCINT and VCCIO supplies, and 189 user I/O pins distributed across the package perimeter.

Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho EPF10K50VRC240-4 — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.

Hướng dẫn chọn lựa

Choose the EPF10K50VRC240-4 when maintaining a legacy FLEX-10K design that requires bit-exact compatibility with existing firmware, or when targeting long-lifecycle aerospace/military/industrial programs where the original SnPb lead finish is mandated. Its 125 MHz internal Fmax (speed grade -4) is necessary for designs with tight timing closure. For RoHS-compliant assemblies, choose the EPF10K50VRC240-4N instead (lead-free, identical silicon). For timing-relaxed designs that don't need -4 Fmax, the EPF10K50VRC240-3N offers ~20% cost savings. Avoid choosing the -1 or -2 speed grades unless Fmax is irrelevant - they trade 30-40% performance for small cost reductions. For new designs with no legacy constraint, migrate to the Cyclone IV EP4CE30 family for active lifecycle, lower power, and modern I/O support.

So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế

Tham số Sản phẩm này EPF10K50VRC240-4N EPF10K50VRC240-3N EPF10K50VRC240-2N
Brand Altera (Intel FPGA) Altera (Intel FPGA) Altera (Intel FPGA) Altera (Intel FPGA)
Package 240-pin RQFP 240-pin RQFP - same 240-pin RQFP - same 240-pin RQFP - same
Speed Grade -4 (fastest) -4 (fastest) -3 (~20% slower Fmax) -2 (~30% slower Fmax)
Lead Finish SnPb (non-RoHS) Lead-free (RoHS) Lead-free (RoHS) Lead-free (RoHS)
Internal Frequency (max) 125 MHz 125 MHz 100 MHz 85 MHz
Typical Gates 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Logic Elements 2,880 2,880 2,880 2,880
User I/Os (max) 189 189 189 189
Core Voltage 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V
Unit Price (qty 1, USD) $142.50 $148.20 (typical premium for -N) $125.40 $98.70

Bảo phân biệt quan trọng

  • Fastest speed grade in FLEX-10K50VRC240 family (vsEPF10K50VRC240-3N)
  • Original legacy / non-RoHS lead finish (vsEPF10K50VRC240-4N)
  • More user I/Os (189) than smaller FLEX-10K packages (vsEPF10K50STC144-3 (144-pin TQFP))

Ghi chú thiết kế

The EPF10K50VRC240-4 draws substantial ICCINT current during configuration (peak ~500 mA as all SRAM cells initialize) and ~150-300 mA steady-state depending on logic utilization and toggle rate. VCCINT (3.3 V) ramp must precede or track VCCIO to avoid in-rush through I/O clamp diodes. Place a 100 uF bulk capacitor plus 0.1 uF ceramic at every VCCINT pin group (6 pins distributed around the package) and 10 uF bulk + 0.1 uF at each VCCIO bank pin (7 banks). Use a TPS7A4533 or LT1085-3.3 LDO with soft-start; instant-on supplies cause configuration failures.

The 240-pin RQFP package uses 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads and requires careful PCB layout. Recommended: 4-layer board with continuous ground plane beneath the device, 0.2 mm (8 mil) trace/space rules, micro-via-in-pad not required. Solder the exposed thermal pad (pin 240) to a 10x10 mm copper pad with at least 8 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill) to the inner ground plane for heat dissipation (~3 W typical dissipation under full utilization). Hand-prototyping is feasible with a hot-air station; production assembly prefers lead-free SnAgCu paste with profile per J-STD-020.

Three common pitfalls: (1) Missing pull-up on nCONFIG (10 kohm to VCCIO) - if floating, the device will not enter configuration mode and CONF_DONE stays low. (2) Forgetting to connect MSEL0/MSEL1 to select configuration mode - they must be tied to VCCIO or GND per FLEX-10K datasheet, not left floating. (3) Configuring the JTAG chain without buffering TCK for multi-device chains - TCK must be buffered when 4+ FPGAs share a JTAG bus to meet the 25 MHz TCK max frequency. Always verify configuration with the Quartus Programmer before final PCB bring-up.

Dedicated clock inputs CLK0-CLK3 (pins 72, 81, 84, 93) drive global clock networks with low skew (~1 ns across the device). Route clock traces as 50 ohm microstrip with length matching within 5 mm if using multiple clocks. Place clock generator (e.g., CY22393) within 25 mm of the FPGA clock pins. Keep clock traces away from I/O switching signals to minimize crosstalk. For high-speed designs (>50 MHz), implement series-termination at the clock source; FLEX-10K inputs are not internally terminated.

Thông tin tuân thủ

RoHS
Non Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Không chì
No
Không halogen
Yes
Khoáng vật xung đột
Compliant

SnPb lead finish (non-RoHS); choose -N suffix variant for RoHS compliance. Halogen-free molding compound per Altera/Intel material declarations. REACH SVHC declaration available from Intel FPGA product compliance portal. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial/aerospace grade versions available as -I suffix variants).

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