EPF10K50GC403-4
EPF10K50GC403-4 - FLEX 10KA FPGA, 50K Gates, 403-Pin CPGA | Altera
The Altera EPF10K50GC403-4 is a member of the FLEX 10KA embedded programmable logic device family, delivering 50,000 typical gates, 2,880 logic elements, and a maximum internal clock frequency of 125 MHz in a 403-pin Ceramic Pin Grid Array (CPGA) package. It operates from a 5 V supply (4.75 V to 5.25 V) using 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM technology and supports configurable I/O standards of 3.3 V or 5 V. The device is specified for a -4 speed grade, providing predictable timing closure for industrial, telecom, and embedded computing applications.
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells that can be re-programmed to implement arbitrary digital logic. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, an FPGA is a type of programmable logic device (PLD), itself a sub-category of digital logic ICs and ultimately a member of integrated circuits used for digital computation and signal processing. The FLEX 10KA family was the industry's first family to deliver System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration, combining embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory and specialized megafunctions with general-purpose logic.
Key features include 20 embedded array blocks (EABs) for implementing efficient memory and specialized logic functions, multiVolt I/O supporting 3.3 V and 5 V interfaces, JTAG boundary-scan testing per IEEE 1149.1, and in-system programmability via the built-in SRAM configuration memory. The device's SRAM-based configuration allows unlimited re-programming in the field, making it suitable for prototyping, hardware emulation, and design revisions late in the product lifecycle. It is fully supported by the Altera MAX+PLUS II and Quartus design flows, with comprehensive synthesis, simulation, and timing-analysis tool support.
The architecture combines a logic array, embedded array, and fast interconnect network. The embedded array is implemented by EABs that can be configured as ROM, RAM, dual-port RAM, or first-in-first-out (FIFO) buffers, providing megafunctions such as multipliers, microcontrollers, and DSP primitives. The logic array implements general combinatorial and sequential logic. FastTrack interconnect provides predictable, low-skew routing for high-fanout nets and clock distribution.
Typical applications include glue logic replacement, custom interface bridging (PCI, ISA, UART, I2C, SPI), telecom line-card controllers, industrial control and automation logic, prototyping for ASIC designs, and embedded DSP co-processing. The 403-pin CPGA package is chosen for applications requiring high pin count and reliable through-hole soldering, including legacy industrial systems, military, and aerospace platforms where ceramic packaging offers superior hermeticity and thermal performance.
When designing with this device, ensure that the configuration scheme (EPC, microcontroller, or JTAG) is provisioned in the board design and that the JTAG chain order is documented for boundary-scan testing. For new designs, engineers should evaluate the migration path to the Altera Cyclone series, which offers higher logic density, lower power, and modern package options at significantly lower cost.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, drop-in alternatives from the FLEX 10K family, and practical design notes not collected in the original FLEX 10KA datasheet.
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