EP1K10TC144-3N - 10K Gate ACEX-1K FPGA, 144-LQFP | Altera / Intel
MPN: EP1K10TC144-3N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.2 | $162.00 |
| 100 | $13.95 | $1,395.00 |
| 500 | $12.1 | $6,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.5 | $10,500.00 |
EP1K10TC144-3N Overview
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device that allows designers to implement arbitrary digital logic functions through a sea of configurable logic blocks (LBs), embedded memory blocks, and programmable interconnect. The ACEX-1K family sits in the hierarchy as an SRAM-based, look-up-table (LUT) FPGA below the more complex APEX and later Cyclone families. FPGAs of this class are widely used in glue logic, bus interfacing, and low-to-medium density state-machine implementations where mask-programmed gate arrays would otherwise be uneconomical.
Key features of the EP1K10TC144-3N include 92 user I/O pins (out of 144 package pins), built-in dual-port RAM capability, and integrated Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) boundary-scan test circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990. The -3N speed grade corresponds to faster internal timing than the -1N and -2N grades of the same die, making it suitable for throughput-sensitive control logic. The embedded array block (EAB) architecture supports megafunctions such as efficient memory, multipliers, and specialized peripheral logic.
Typical applications include PCI bus interface bridging, telecommunications line-card glue logic, industrial control state machines, and legacy replacement for discrete TTL/CMOS logic. The 144-LQFP package allows hand-repairable assembly and standard surface-mount manufacturing flows. The 'N' suffix typically indicates an industrial temperature grade or lead-free / Pb-free assembly, which engineers should confirm against the manufacturer datasheet for the exact revision.
When designing with the EP1K10TC144-3N, ensure the Quartus II or MAX+PLUS II toolchain is configured for the ACEX-1K family and that the I/O voltage bank assignments match the system logic. The -3N speed grade may require additional timing closure effort compared to the slower grades.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, same-family drop-in alternatives (such as the -1N and -2N speed grades), and design considerations not consolidated in any single manufacturer document.
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View Datasheet →EP1K10TC144-3N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | ACEX-1K |
| Typical Gates | 10,000 |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 576 |
| Total RAM Bits | 12,288 |
| User I/O Pins | 92 |
| Number of LABs | 72 |
| Number of EABs | 3 |
| Package | 144-LQFP (TQFP) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Speed Grade | -3N (enhanced) |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.22 um CMOS |
| JTAG Boundary-Scan | Yes (IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990 compliant) |
| PCI Compliance (-1 grade) | 5.0 V operation per PCI Local Bus Spec 2.2 |
EP1K10TC144-3N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 7 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 14 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 15 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 16 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 21 | VCCINT — Core 2.5V supply voltage |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 31 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 42 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 55 | VCCINT — Core 2.5V supply voltage |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
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| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 67 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 78 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
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| Pin 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 89 | VCCINT — Core 2.5V supply voltage |
| Pin 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 101 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 112 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 124 | VCCINT — Core 2.5V supply voltage |
| Pin 125 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin 126 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin 127 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Pin 128 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pin 129 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 133 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pin 144 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
Typical Applications
EP1K10TC144-3N is suitable for 6 applications: PCI Bus Interface Bridging, Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic, Industrial Control State Machines, Legacy TTL/CMOS Logic Consolidation, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Educational and Development Platforms.
PCI Bus Interface Bridging
The EP1K10TC144-3N is well-suited for PCI bus interface bridging in legacy industrial PCs and embedded systems where the -1N speed grade is mandated for 5.0 V PCI Local Bus Specification 2.2 compliance. Its 92 user I/O pins provide ample headroom for 32-bit PCI data/address plus control signals, while the 12,288-bit embedded RAM (organized as 3 EABs) accommodates small FIFOs and configuration registers without external SRAM. The JTAG boundary-scan test circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990 supports in-system programming for manufacturing flows. For throughput-sensitive applications, the -3N speed grade offers tighter internal timing versus the -1N baseline.
Recommended
Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic
In telecom line-card designs, the EP1K10TC144-3N is typically deployed as glue logic between framer ICs, network processors, and TDM backplanes. Its 576 logic elements across 72 LABs comfortably implement protocol state machines, clock-domain crossing FIFOs, and alarm-monitoring logic. The dual-port RAM capability of the embedded array blocks enables simultaneous read/write access on independent clocks, which is critical for inter-chip data handoff. The 144-LQFP package's 92 user I/O pins accommodate multi-port serial interfaces plus overhead GPIO, while the 2.5 V core keeps power dissipation low for dense line-card layouts.
Recommended
Industrial Control State Machines
Factory automation controllers frequently use the EP1K10TC144-3N to implement deterministic state machines for motor control, sensor aggregation, and safety interlocks. Its 576 logic elements support 30-50 states with combinatorial logic, while the 12,288-bit embedded RAM is sufficient for event counters and lookup tables. The 144-LQFP package allows hand-repairable assembly for low-volume industrial production. The -3N speed grade provides margin for high-PWM-frequency motor control loops. Industrial designers benefit from JTAG-driven design flow that lets them iterate on state machines without board respins.
Recommended
Legacy TTL/CMOS Logic Consolidation
The EP1K10TC144-3N is frequently used to consolidate dozens of discrete 74-series TTL and CMOS logic chips into a single programmable device, reducing board area and BOM cost. Its 576 logic elements can typically replace 20-30 standard logic packages, while the embedded RAM replaces small register banks. The 144-LQFP footprint offers more I/O than a TQFP-100, supporting wider data buses. Designers migrating legacy boards benefit from Altera's Quartus II schematic capture flow which accepts TTL netlists directly, accelerating porting. The -3N speed grade preserves timing margins equivalent to fast TTL families.
Recommended
Test and Measurement Instrumentation
In bench-top test equipment, the EP1K10TC144-3N serves as a flexible pattern generator, timing engine, or custom DSP preprocessor. Its dual-port embedded RAM enables waveform buffering while logic elements implement trigger logic and timing sequencers. The 92 user I/O pins accommodate parallel ADC/DAC interfaces, with the -3N speed grade enabling sample rates up to 80 MHz in pipelined architectures. The JTAG interface simplifies lab bring-up, allowing in-system reconfiguration during test development. The 144-LQFP package exposes enough I/O to multiplex multiple instrument channels without external bus switches.
Recommended
Educational and Development Platforms
Universities and training labs use the EP1K10TC144-3N to teach digital design fundamentals on a low-cost, well-documented platform. Its modest 576-element count keeps design complexity manageable for student projects, while the 144-LQFP package fits standard 0.5 mm-pitch breadboard adapters. The Quartus II Web Edition toolchain remains free for ACEX-1K, lowering the cost of entry. Many legacy development boards (for example the Altera Nios development kit) populated EP1K10-series FPGAs. The -3N speed grade ensures that timing analysis examples in textbooks remain valid.
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Engineering reference data for EP1K10TC144-3N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1K10TC144-1N | EP1K10TC144-2N | EP1K10TC144-3 | EP1K10TC144-1 | EP1K10TC144-2 | EP1K10TC100-3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | TQFP-100 - different (smaller) |
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera |
| Speed Grade | -3N (fastest) | -1N (slowest) | -2N (intermediate) | -3 (same grade, no N) | -1 (no N) | -2 (no N) | -3N (same grade, smaller package) |
| Logic Elements | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 |
| Embedded RAM (bits) | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 |
| User I/O Pins | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 66 (TQFP-100 variant) |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Lead-Free ('N' suffix) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest speed grade in the EP1K10 144-LQFP family (vs EP1K10TC144-1N)
- Lead-free Pb-free assembly (N suffix indicates RoHS-friendly build) (vs EP1K10TC144-3 (non-N variant))
- Pin-compatible with all other EP1K10TC144-xN speed grades (vs EP1K30TC144-3N)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 100% logic utilization with all 92 I/O toggling at 80 MHz, core current draw can reach 150-250 mA. Provide at least 2-oz copper on VCCINT/GND planes with multiple vias per supply pin, plus 0.1 uF and 10 uF decoupling within 5 mm of each VCCINT pin. Use a ferrite bead between switching regulator and VCCINT to suppress FPGA-induced noise coupling back into the analog rails. VCCIO banks may be tied to 2.5 V or 3.3 V but mixing requires careful bank-by-bank assignment to prevent I/O contention.
The 144-LQFP (0.5 mm pitch) package requires precise PCB manufacturing. Per IPC-2221, trace width/spacing should target 0.15 mm/0.15 mm for fanout under the package. Use 4-layer stack-up with dedicated ground and power planes. Place configuration device (e.g., EPC1441) within 50 mm of the FPGA to minimize configuration-clock reflections. JTAG chain should include a 10 kohm pull-up on TCK and TMS, plus a 10 kohm pull-up on nCONFIG for clean boundary-scan operation.
Do not substitute the -3N speed grade with a -1N if timing closure depends on internal FIFO or EAB setup/hold margins. The -1N grade is functionally identical at the package level but has ~30-40% slower internal timing. Conversely, if the design is I/O-bound, all speed grades are equivalent. Engineers migrating from ACEX-1K to Cyclone must recompile the entire design - the architectures are NOT source-compatible despite the similar Altera tool flow. Configuration file formats differ between ACEX-1K (.sof) and Cyclone (.sof/.pof).
Compliance Information
N suffix indicates lead-free / Pb-free assembly consistent with RoHS 2011/65/EU. ACEX-1K family is classified as obsolete by Intel/Altera as of 2026-09-07. Detailed RoHS declaration document was not located in the Verified Web Data; the [DATA_NEEDED] marker for the RoHS spec row reflects this gap.
