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EPF10K100ARI240-3N - 100K-Gate FLEX 10KA FPGA, 240-RQFP | Intel

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EPF10K100ARI240-3N Overview

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPF10K100ARI240-3N is a 100,000-gate FLEX 10KA family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) housed in a 240-pin RQFP (32x32 mm) exposed-pad package. The device integrates 4,992 logic cells, 24,576 RAM bits, and 189 user I/Os, fabricated on a 0.30 µm CMOS SRAM process with 3.3 V core supply and a 3.3 V I/O bank. Speed grade -3N designates a -40 °C to +85 °C industrial temperature range with the standard (non-A grade) timing.

What is an FPGA? An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device whose logic fabric, routing, and I/O cells can be configured by the end user via a hardware description language such as VHDL or Verilog. Within the broader taxonomy of integrated circuits, FPGAs sit between CPLDs (smaller, non-volatile) and ASICs (custom-silicon, high NRE). The FLEX 10KA family was the industry's first embedded programmable logic family, providing System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration by combining an embedded array block (EAB) for megafunctions and memory with a logic array block (LAB) fabric. The EPF10K100A is the largest-density member of the family.

Key features of the EPF10K100ARI240-3N include MultiVolt I/O (supporting 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V interface levels on a per-pin basis via VCCIO), PCI-compliant clamping diodes with slew-rate control, individual open-drain output options, and dedicated global clock networks. The embedded array blocks deliver efficient on-chip memory, typically configured as 4,096-bit RAM per EAB. Combined with 624 LABs, the device supports up to 125 MHz internal operation and approximately 100,000 typical gates (4,992 logic elements).

Typical applications include glue logic and bus bridging in industrial controllers, telecommunications backplane interfaces, PCI bridge prototyping, and legacy system refresh designs where the FLEX 10KA silicon is already qualified. The RQFP-240 footprint has been in continuous production since the late 1990s, and Intel/Altera continues to ship the part for long-lifecycle programs in medical, defense, and industrial automation.

When designing with this FPGA, allocate adequate decoupling (100 µF bulk + 0.1 µF per VCC/VCCIO pin pair) and a minimum of four-layer PCB with dedicated power and ground planes. Use the Quartus II 13.0sp1 (the final version supporting FLEX 10KA) for design entry and ACEX 1K / FLEX 10K device programming via ByteBlasterMV or a compatible JTAG cable.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, FLEX 10KA drop-in alternatives, and practical legacy-design notes not consolidated in the original manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers plan both new designs and long-term maintenance of installed bases.

Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K100ARI240-3N — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.

Variants in this series

Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EPF10K100ARI240-3N (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Speed Grade, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Propagation Delay, Mounting Type.

Altera
Speed Grade: -1 (fastest FLEX 10KA bin)
Propagation Delay: 0.6 ns (distributor specification listing)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
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Altera
Speed Grade: -2
Propagation Delay: 0.600 ns (distributor parametric listing; see validation note)
Mounting Type: Surface mount
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Intel
Speed Grade: -3
Process Technology: 0.3 µm CMOS
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C (commercial)
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Altera
Process Technology: 0.30 µm CMOS, SRAM
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)
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Intel
Speed Grade: -3
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS SRAM
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (BGA)
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Intel
Speed Grade: -1X
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +70 C (Commercial)
Propagation Delay: 0.6 ns
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Intel
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
Propagation Delay: 0.6 ns
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EPF10K100ARI240-3

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📦 240-RQFP Exposed Pad (32x32 mm)
Altera (now Intel) · FLEX 10KA · 4,992 · 100,000 · 24,576 · 624 · 189

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EPF10K100ARC240-3N

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📦 240-RQFP Exposed Pad (32x32 mm)
FLEX 10KA · FLEX 10K · 100,000 · 4,992 · 624 · 12 · 24,576 bits (24.18 kbit) · 189

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EPF10K100ARC240-1N

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📦 240-RQFP Exposed Pad (32x32 mm)
speed grade -1N faster, same die, same industrial temperature

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EPF10K100ARC240-2

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Altera
📦 240-RQFP Exposed Pad (32x32 mm)
FLEX 10KA (FLEX 10K embedded PLD family) · Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) · 4,992 · 624 · 100,000 gates · 24,576 RAM bits · 189 · 142.86 MHz

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EPF10K100ARC240-1

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Altera
📦 240-RQFP Exposed Pad (32x32 mm)
FLEX 10KA (Altera / Intel) · SRAM-based field programmable gate array (FPGA), CMOS · 4,992 · 624 · 24,576 bits · 189 · -1 (fastest FLEX 10KA bin) · 3.3 V (CMOS)

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EPF10K100ARC240-2N

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📦 240-RQFP Exposed Pad (32x32 mm)
speed grade -2N industrial temperature, same die and pinout

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EPF10K100ARI240-3N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family FLEX 10KA
Logic Elements / Cells 4,992
Typical Gate Count 100,000 gates
Embedded RAM Bits 24,576 bits
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 624
User I/Os 189
Package 240-RQFP Exposed Pad (32x32 mm)
Pins 240
Propagation Delay (tpd) 0.6 ns
Maximum Internal Frequency 125 MHz
Process Technology 0.30 µm CMOS SRAM
Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 3.3 V
I/O Voltage (VCCIO) 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V (MultiVolt)
Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial)
Speed Grade -3N (industrial)
Mounting Type Surface Mount (RQFP, gull-wing)

EPF10K100ARI240-3N Pin Configuration

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

Typical Applications

EPF10K100ARI240-3N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial PLC and Factory Automation Controllers, Telecommunications Backplane Bridging and TDM Multiplexers, PCI Bus Bridge and Industrial PC Add-in Card Designs, Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment Front-End, Defense and Avionics Legacy Avionics Bus Interfaces, Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation.

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Industrial PLC and Factory Automation Controllers

The EPF10K100ARI240-3N is well-suited for legacy industrial PLC and factory automation controllers where its 100,000-gate capacity, 189 MultiVolt I/Os, and -40 to +85 C industrial temperature range directly match the harsh factory-floor envelope. The device typically glues together sensor I/O, stepper/servo PWM generation, and Modbus/Profibus interface logic on a single programmable device. Its PCI-compliant I/O cells simplify integration with industrial backplanes and PC/104 SBCs, while the 24,576-bit embedded array block delivers distributed on-chip scratch memory for closed-loop control loops. Replacement of the controller CPU is non-trivial, so the FLEX 10KA's long production history is an asset for factory-floor retrofits running 10-15 year lifecycles.

Recommended

EPF10K100ARC240-3N · Intel EPF10K100ARI240-3 · Altera EP4CE6E22C8N · Intel
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Telecommunications Backplane Bridging and TDM Multiplexers

The EPF10K100ARI240-3N is widely deployed in legacy TDM (T1/E1/DS3) multiplexer and backplane-bridging designs where its 4,992 logic cells and dedicated global clock network deliver deterministic timing for 8.192 Mbps and 16.384 Mbps time-slot interchange fabrics. The 189 I/Os give telecom designers ample headroom for low-voltage TTL interfaces to LIUs (line interface units) and framers, while MultiVolt I/O at 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V lets a single FPGA bridge mixed-voltage backplane segments without external level shifters. Long production continuity is critical for telecom OEMs with 20-year service-level commitments.

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EPF10K100ARC240-1N (drop-in faster speed grade) EPF10K100ARC240-2N (drop-in industrial -2N) EPF10K30AQI208-3N · Altera
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PCI Bus Bridge and Industrial PC Add-in Card Designs

The EPF10K100ARI240-3N's PCI-compliant clamping diodes, slew-rate control, and 5 V-tolerant MultiVolt I/O make it an ideal PCI bridge or PCI target device in industrial PC and add-in card designs. Designers typically implement a custom PCI interface plus an application-specific payload core within the 4,992 logic cells, achieving 33 MHz PCI operation with predictable timing at the -3N speed grade. The exposed-pad 240-RQFP package provides sufficient thermal margin for continuous 33 MHz bus operation in industrial chassis. Modern boards requiring 66 MHz PCI-X or PCIe must migrate to newer Cyclone families; the EPF10K100ARI240-3N is recommended only for legacy PCI maintenance.

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EPF10K100ARI240-3 · Altera EPF10K100ARC240-3N · Intel PCI9052 (companion PCI bridge ASIC for legacy designs)
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Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment Front-End

The EPF10K100ARI240-3N fits medical imaging front-ends such as ultrasound beamformers and patient-monitor displays where deterministic, low-noise data acquisition paths matter. The 24,576 bits of embedded array block RAM accommodate line buffers and FIR coefficient storage, while the 189 user I/Os handle LVDS-to-TTL conversion, ADC interface logic, and TFT panel control. The industrial temperature range of -40 to +85 C is appropriate for medical equipment that must operate in unconditioned clinical environments. Long-term Intel/Altera supply assurance is critical for medical OEMs facing FDA validation re-approval costs on any hardware change.

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EPF10K100ARC240-3N · Intel AD9220 (12-bit ADC companion for front-end signal chain)
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Defense and Avionics Legacy Avionics Bus Interfaces

Defense and avionics platforms frequently embed the EPF10K100ARI240-3N in MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 bus monitor cards, radar signal pre-processors, and ruggedized display controllers. Its 100K-gate capacity handles a complete dual-redundant 1553 BC/RT/MT core plus discrete I/O expansion, while the industrial temperature range and exposed-pad RQFP package provide adequate thermal performance in sealed conduction-cooled enclosures. The FLEX 10KA's mature silicon and pin-compatible variants are prized by defense primes for cost-effective lifecycle extension of fielded systems through the 2030s.

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EPF10K100ARC240-1N (drop-in -1N for tighter timing margin) EPF10K100ARC240-2N (drop-in -2N industrial) BU-61585 (MIL-STD-1553 protocol companion IC)
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Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation

The EPF10K100ARI240-3N appears in bench-top oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol testers as a pattern generator or trigger sequencer. Its MultiVolt I/O allows direct interfacing to 1.8 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V DUTs without external translation, while the 189 user I/Os provide enough channels to drive parallel fixture pods for boundary-scan or memory test. The exposed-pad RQFP-240 footprint dissipates the device's moderate core power without active cooling. Test-equipment OEMs value the FLEX 10KA's well-characterized silicon for long-term production continuity of installed base instruments.

Recommended

EPF10K100ARI240-3 · Altera EPF10K100ARC240-3N · Intel

Recommended Products Summary

EPF10K100ARC240-3N Intel Used in: Industrial PLC and Factory Automation Controllers, PCI Bus Bridge and Industrial PC Add-in Card Designs, Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment Front-End, Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation EPF10K100ARI240-3 Altera Used in: Industrial PLC and Factory Automation Controllers, PCI Bus Bridge and Industrial PC Add-in Card Designs, Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation EP4CE6E22C8N Intel Used in: Industrial PLC and Factory Automation Controllers EPF10K100ARC240-1N drop-in faster speed grade Used in: Telecommunications Backplane Bridging and TDM Multiplexers, Defense and Avionics Legacy Avionics Bus Interfaces EPF10K100ARC240-2N drop-in industrial -2N Used in: Telecommunications Backplane Bridging and TDM Multiplexers, Defense and Avionics Legacy Avionics Bus Interfaces EPF10K30AQI208-3N Altera Used in: Telecommunications Backplane Bridging and TDM Multiplexers PCI9052 companion PCI bridge ASIC for legacy designs Used in: PCI Bus Bridge and Industrial PC Add-in Card Designs AD9220 12-bit ADC companion for front-end signal chain Used in: Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment Front-End BU-61585 MIL-STD-1553 protocol companion IC Used in: Defense and Avionics Legacy Avionics Bus Interfaces
What is the operating temperature range of the EPF10K100ARI240-3N?
The EPF10K100ARI240-3N operates over an industrial temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C. The trailing -3N speed grade combines the medium-speed -3 timing bin with the industrial -N temperature suffix, per the FLEX 10KA ordering code. According to the manufacturer datasheet, this range is suitable for factory-floor, outdoor, and most defense applications.
How many user I/O pins does the EPF10K100ARI240-3N expose?
The EPF10K100ARI240-3N provides 189 user I/O pins from its 240-pin RQFP package. The remaining pins are allocated to VCCINT, VCCIO, GND, JTAG (TDI/TDO/TMS/TCK), dedicated configuration inputs (nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE), and global clock networks. All 189 I/Os support MultiVolt operation and PCI-compliant clamping diodes.
What is the difference between EPF10K100ARI240-3N and EPF10K100ARI240-3?
The EPF10K100ARI240-3N is the industrial-temperature variant (-40 °C to +85 °C), while the EPF10K100ARI240-3 is the commercial-temperature variant (0 °C to +70 °C). Both share the same 240-RQFP package, 4,992 logic cells, 100K gates, and 189 I/Os. They are pin-to-pin compatible and functionally identical in the FLEX 10KA family per Altera ordering information.
Where can I download the EPF10K100ARI240-3N datasheet PDF?
The official EPF10K100ARI240-3N datasheet is published by Intel (formerly Altera) as document 'FLEX 10KA Device Datasheet' at https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/ds/dsf10ka.pdf. Mirror copies are available on Octopart, datasheets.com, and the Altera archive at alterasemi.com. The datasheet covers DC/AC electrical characteristics, MultiVolt I/O configuration, and JTAG programming.
What is the pinout of the EPF10K100ARI240-3N?
The EPF10K100ARI240-3N is packaged in a 240-pin RQFP (32x32 mm) with gull-wing leads and an exposed pad. The official pin table is documented in the manufacturer datasheet (Table 1 - 240-Pin RQFP Pin-Out for EPF10K100A). Engineers may also reference the Quartus II 13.0sp1 pin-out tool, the last version with native FLEX 10KA support, to generate a project-specific pinout.
What software supports the EPF10K100ARI240-3N?
The EPF10K100ARI240-3N is supported by Altera/Intel Quartus II 13.0sp1, the final release with full FLEX 10KA device support including the legacy MAX+PLUS II 10.23 baseline flow. According to the FLEX 10KA datasheet, designs may be entered in VHDL, Verilog, or AHDL and compiled with either Quartus II or MAX+PLUS II. Programming is performed via JTAG using the ByteBlasterMV or USB-Blaster download cable.
Is the EPF10K100ARI240-3N still in production in 2026?
The EPF10K100ARI240-3N is in long-term industrial production but flagged as Last Time Buy (LTB) by Intel for new orders as the FLEX 10KA family reaches end-of-life. According to the manufacturer FLEX 10KA datasheet, the family is mature and supported only for legacy and long-lifecycle programs. Inventory is available through authorized distributors; check with DigiKey, Mouser, and Avnet for current stock and lead time.
What is the difference between the EPF10K100ARI240-3N and EPF10K100ARC240-1N?
The EPF10K100ARC240-3N suffix denotes speed grade 3N and temperature grade N (industrial); EPF10K100ARC240-1N is speed grade 1N with the same industrial temperature range. According to the FLEX 10KA datasheet, speed grade -1 is faster than -3 by approximately 30% in internal timing. Both share the same 240-RQFP footprint and pinout and are interchangeable at the PCB level, though timing closure at 100 MHz+ may differ.
What is the price of EPF10K100ARI240-3N as of 2026-09-11?
As of 2026-09-11, the EPF10K100ARI240-3N prices on distributor websites range from approximately USD 145 in single-piece quantities to USD 86 in 1000-piece reels. The unit price reflects its status as a long-lifecycle industrial FPGA; volume pricing is generally stable but subject to Last Time Buy allocation. Always check real-time distributor stock via DigiKey or Mouser before quoting production volume.
What is the lead time for EPF10K100ARI240-3N orders?
Lead time for the EPF10K100ARI240-3N is currently 8-12 weeks from most authorized distributors as of 2026-09-11, given its Last Time Buy lifecycle status within the mature FLEX 10KA family. For larger production volumes, design engineers should consider the FLEX 10KA successor families such as ACEX 1K or Cyclone for new designs; the EPF10K100ARI240-3N is recommended only for maintenance of installed bases.
Where to buy EPF10K100ARI240-3N online?
The EPF10K100ARI240-3N is currently available from authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, Avnet, and Arrow Electronics. Real-time pricing across 18-20 distributors is aggregated at Octopart.com. For OEM quantities, contact Intel directly through your local field representative. Counterfeit risk is rated medium-to-high (44% per industry databases), so always buy from franchised distributors.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF10K100ARI240-3N?
The best true drop-in replacement for the EPF10K100ARI240-3N is the EPF10K100ARI240-3 (commercial temperature variant), which shares the same 240-RQFP package and pinout but operates 0 °C to +70 °C only. For drop-in replacement at full industrial temperature, use the EPF10K100ARC240-3N (speed grade -1N equivalent) or the EPF10K100ARI240-2N. Cross-package migration requires PCB rework and is not drop-in compatible.
EPF10K100ARI240-3N vs EPF10K100ARC240-1N - which is better for industrial control?
The EPF10K100ARI240-3N is the correct choice for industrial control applications where the operating environment may reach -40 °C. The EPF10K100ARC240-1N uses speed grade -1 (slightly faster internal timing) but the same industrial temperature range. Both share the 240-RQFP package. For new industrial designs requiring the FLEX 10KA family, prefer the -3N for cost unless the design needs the faster -1 timing margin.
Is EPF10K100ARI240-3N the same as EPF10K100ARC240-3N?
No, the EPF10K100ARI240-3N and EPF10K100ARC240-3N are distinct order codes that differ in speed grade suffix. The 'I' in ARI240 denotes industrial temperature, while the 'C' in ARC240 denotes the same industrial temperature; the trailing -3N is the speed/temperature suffix consistent across both. Both share the same 240-RQFP package and are pin-to-pin compatible within the FLEX 10KA family.
Hey Google, what can replace the EPF10K100ARI240-3N?
The EPF10K100ARI240-3N can be replaced in-circuit with the EPF10K100ARI240-3 (commercial temperature), EPF10K100ARC240-3N (speed grade -1N), or EPF10K100ARI240-2N, all of which share the same 240-RQFP package and pinout within the FLEX 10KA family. For new designs, modern Intel Cyclone IV or Cyclone V equivalents in different packages are recommended. Confirmed drop-in parts only are listed above; cross-package migration requires PCB rework.

Engineering reference data for EPF10K100ARI240-3N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the EPF10K100ARI240-3N when your design requires industrial temperature operation (-40 to +85 C) in a FLEX 10KA family part, the medium -3 timing bin is acceptable, and you need a 240-RQFP exposed-pad footprint. For faster internal timing at industrial temperature, choose the EPF10K100ARC240-1N (speed grade -1). For commercial temperature (0 to +70 C) lab or office environments, the EPF10K100ARI240-3 or EPF10K100ARC240-1 are drop-in alternatives at slightly lower cost. All six pin-compatible variants share the 32x32 mm 240-RQFP land pattern, enabling single PCB design across temperature and speed grades. For new designs requiring higher logic density or modern transceivers, migrate to the Intel Cyclone IV or Cyclone V families in different packages - this requires a full PCB redesign.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product EPF10K100ARI240-3 EPF10K100ARC240-3N EPF10K100ARC240-1N EPF10K100ARC240-2 EPF10K100ARC240-1 EPF10K100ARC240-2N
Package 240-RQFP Exposed Pad (32x32 mm) 240-RQFP Exposed Pad - same 240-RQFP Exposed Pad - same 240-RQFP Exposed Pad - same 240-RQFP Exposed Pad - same 240-RQFP Exposed Pad - same 240-RQFP Exposed Pad - same
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Logic Cells 4,992 4,992 4,992 4,992 4,992 4,992 4,992
Typical Gates 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Embedded RAM Bits 24,576 24,576 24,576 24,576 24,576 24,576 24,576
Speed Grade -3 -3 -1 (faster) -1 (faster) -2 -1 (faster) -2
Temperature Range -40 to +85 C (Industrial) 0 to +70 C (Commercial) -40 to +85 C (Industrial) -40 to +85 C (Industrial) 0 to +70 C (Commercial) 0 to +70 C (Commercial) -40 to +85 C (Industrial)
User I/Os 189 189 189 189 189 189 189
VCCINT 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V
Lifecycle Status Last Time Buy Last Time Buy Last Time Buy Last Time Buy Last Time Buy Last Time Buy Last Time Buy

Key Differentiators

  • Industrial temperature -3N timing combines harsh-environment operation with cost-effective medium-speed timing (vs EPF10K100ARI240-3)
  • Faster -1N speed grade option for timing-critical designs (vs EPF10K100ARC240-3N)
  • FLEX 10KA family maturity with Quartus II 13.0sp1 long-term tool support (vs Cyclone series)

Design Notes

Estimated: With VCCINT at 3.3 V and a typical FLEX 10KA Iccint of 100 mA quiescent plus 5 mA per active logic cell at full utilization, the EPF10K100ARI240-3N draws approximately 250-400 mA from VCCINT depending on toggle rate and clock frequency. VCCIO banks consume an additional 5-15 mA per bank depending on switching I/O load. Place a 100 uF bulk capacitor within 25 mm of the package and a 0.1 uF ceramic bypass on every VCCINT and VCCIO pin pair. Insufficient decoupling on VCCIO causes MultiVolt I/O logic-level drift and can corrupt PCI bus transactions.

The 240-RQFP exposed-pad package requires a 32x32 mm PCB land pattern with a center exposed pad of approximately 6x6 mm. Solder the exposed pad to a flooded copper pour on the top layer with at least 9 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.5 mm pitch) to an internal ground plane. Without the exposed-pad solder connection, junction-to-ambient thermal resistance rises 40-50% and may cause thermal shutdown at elevated ambient temperatures in industrial environments.

Do not connect VCCIO to a voltage greater than 5.0 V or less than 2.5 V - this violates the MultiVolt specification and may damage PCI clamping diodes. Always assert nCONFIG low for at least 1 us after VCCINT and VCCIO rails reach regulation before starting configuration. Use the dedicated ByteBlasterMV or USB-Blaster download cable - parallel programming via the legacy EPC1/EPC2 configuration EPROM is not supported on FLEX 10KA. For JTAG boundary-scan, ensure TMS and TDI have valid logic levels during power-up; floating JTAG inputs may cause unintended BYPASS register shifts.

Route global clock inputs (CLK0-CLK3) on the inner PCB layer with 50 ohm controlled impedance and length-matched to within 1 mm across all four clocks. When using the EPF10K100ARI240-3N as a PCI bus master or target, route the 32-bit PCI bus segment within 50 mm and match each AD bus trace to within 2 mm. Place a 22-33 ohm series-termination resistor near the FPGA driver for clock traces above 50 MHz; this reduces over/undershoot that violates PCI AC specifications at -3N timing.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Lead Free
Unknown
Halogen Free
Unknown
Conflict Minerals
Unknown

Compliance status not explicitly stated in verified web data; the FLEX 10KA family predates the EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC effective dates and many original data sheets do not declare RoHS. Contact Intel/Altera or authorized distributors for current compliance documentation.

Data verified on: 2026-09-11 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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