EPF10K50VRC240-4 - 50K Gate FLEX-10K FPGA, 240-Pin RQFP | Altera / Intel
MPN: EPF10K50VRC240-4 ✗ Cuối đờiEPF10K50VRC240-4 Tóm tắt
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.
Bộ thay thế dễ dàng lắp đặt cho EPF10K50VRC240-4 — cùng gói, chân-to-chân tương thích. Các bộ phận yêu cầu hàn PCB bị loại trừ.
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.
EPF10K50VRC240-4N
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| 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
| 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.
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.
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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.
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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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Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho EPF10K50VRC240-4 — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.
Hướng dẫn chọn lựa
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))
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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.
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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).