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EPF10K100EQC208-1N - 100K Gate FLEX-10KE FPGA, 147 I/O, 208-PQFP | Intel

Name: EPF10K100EQC208-1N - 100K Gate FLEX-10KE FPGA, 147 I/O, 208-PQFP | Intel
Brand: Intel
SKU: EPF10K100EQC208-1N
Price: 54.9 USD
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2.375 V to 2.625 V Vdss 208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP Package -1 (faster bin) Speed

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Price updated: 2026-09-11

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Qty	Unit Price	Extended
1	$95	$95.00
10	$85.5	$855.00
100	$72.25	$7,225.00
500	$61.8	$30,900.00
1,000	$54.9	$54,900.00

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EPF10K100EQC208-1N Overview

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPF10K100EQC208-1N is a FLEX-10KE family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 100,000 typical gates, 4,992 logic elements, 49,152 bits of embedded RAM, and 147 user I/Os, packaged in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) measuring 28x28 mm. It is a member of the FLEX 10K programmable logic family that pioneered embedded array block (EAB) integration.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of integrated circuit that contains an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and configurable I/O cells. FPGAs sit in the digital logic hierarchy between simple PLDs/CPLDs and ASICs, offering higher logic density than CPLDs while avoiding the NRE cost of ASICs. The FLEX 10K family, launched in the mid-1990s, was the industry's first family to embed dedicated SRAM memory blocks (Embedded Array Blocks, EABs) alongside general-purpose logic, enabling System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration. This places the EPF10K100EQC208-1N in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic -> FPGA -> SRAM-based FPGA -> embedded-block FPGA.

Key features of the EPF10K100EQC208-1N include 147 user I/O pins supporting multiple I/O standards, 49,152 bits of distributed SRAM organized into EABs, in-system programmability via SRAM configuration cells, and a 2.375V to 2.625V core supply (5V tolerant I/O with proper reference). The '-1N' speed grade denotes the faster commercial speed bin, while 'N' indicates a lead-free, RoHS-compliant package. The device is built on a 0.42 um CMOS SRAM process with a maximum internal propagation delay of approximately 0.6 ns.

The architecture combines a symmetrical array of logic elements (LEs) with rows of EABs spanning the full device width, providing high-density memory and arithmetic functions. Each LE contains a 4-input look-up table (LUT) and a programmable register. The continuous FastTrack Interconnect routes signals across rows and columns with predictable timing, making static timing analysis straightforward. Configuration bitstream is loaded from a serial or parallel PROM into SRAM cells at power-up; the design is volatile and must be reconfigured on each power cycle.

Typical applications include glue logic replacement, bus and protocol bridging (PCI, ISA, VME), custom DSP datapaths, telecommunications line-card controllers, industrial control and instrumentation front-ends, and legacy system refresh where original FLEX 10K designs must be replicated or migrated. Designers also use the EABs to implement ROM, dual-port RAM, FIFO, and arithmetic functions such as multipliers. The PQFP-208 package supports hand-soldering and socketed prototyping, which is convenient for industrial and laboratory use.

When designing with the EPF10K100EQC208-1N, ensure a stable 2.5V core supply and configure all VCCINT and VCCIO pins per the Altera datasheet; missing power pins will cause unpredictable behavior. A configuration PROM (such as the EPC2 or EPC8 in the same family) is required to load the bitstream at power-up. JTAG boundary-scan and programming are supported, enabling in-system updates. Designers should also note that the FLEX 10K family is a mature legacy product line - verify long-term availability with distributors before committing to new designs, and consider a Cyclone or Cyclone II migration path when starting new projects.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same FLEX 10K family and from the Site MPN list, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.

Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K100EQC208-1N — 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 EPF10K100EQC208-1N (same form factor and footprint) — differing in RoHS Status, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Family, Speed Grade.

EPF10K100EQC208-1

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Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C (commercial)