EPF10K100EQC240-1X - 100K Gate FLEX 10KE FPGA, 240-PQFP | Intel
MPN: EPF10K100EQC240-1X ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95.00 |
| 10 | $88 | $880.00 |
| 100 | $79.5 | $7,950.00 |
| 500 | $72 | $36,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $65 | $65,000.00 |
EPF10K100EQC240-1X Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that lets engineers configure arbitrary digital logic after PCB manufacture. FPGAs sit in the broader hierarchy of programmable logic ICs (PLD -> CPLD -> FPGA -> SoC FPGA), and the FLEX 10KE family is positioned as a high-density, SRAM-based FPGA line from Altera with embedded array blocks (EABs) that implement on-chip memory. The 10KE generation followed the original FLEX 10K and added improved I/O standards and faster interconnect, targeting glue-logic replacement, custom datapaths, and pre-ASIC prototyping.
Key features include 624 logic array blocks (LABs), built-in Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) boundary-scan test (BST) circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990, and embedded array blocks for true dual-port RAM, ROM, and FIFO functions. The device supports multiple I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, and 5 V tolerant inputs on selected banks. The 'X' suffix indicates the part is supplied in Tray packaging rather than Tape and Reel, and is qualified for commercial operating temperature ranges.
Typical applications include PCI bus interface cards, telecom line cards, industrial motor control, and embedded controller prototyping where mid-density logic and embedded memory are required. SameFrame pin migration across FLEX 10KE PQFP and BGA packages allows designers to move between footprints when scaling density. For new designs, the EPF10K100EQC240-1X is recommended only as a pin-compatible legacy migration source; modern designs should target Cyclone or MAX 10 series devices.
When designing, plan for a 2.5 V core regulator with sufficient headroom and decouple each VCC/GND pair with 0.1 uF and 10 uF capacitors placed close to the package. The PQFP-240 package uses gull-wing leads; a fine-pitch socket is recommended for prototyping, while production boards should use reflow soldering with a peak profile not exceeding 30 s above MSL-3 floor life.
Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K100EQC240-1X — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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| Series | FLEX 10KE |
| Family | FLEX 10KE Field Programmable Gate Array |
| System Gates | 100,000 |
| Logic Cells | 4,992 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 624 |
| Total RAM Bits | 49,152 |
| User I/Os | 189 |
| Core Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V (typ. 2.5 V) |
| Maximum Internal Clock Frequency | 333.33 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.22 um CMOS |
| Package | 240-BFQFP / PQFP, 32 x 32 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount, gull-wing leads |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 3 (168 Hours) |
| JTAG Compliance | IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990 BST |
| PCI Compliance | PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 (3.3 V and 5.0 V operation, -1 speed grade) |
EPF10K100EQC240-1X Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
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| Pin 161 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 162 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
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| Pin 181 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 182 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 183 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
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| Pin 201 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pin 202 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 203 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 204 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pin 205 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin 206 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin 207 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Pin 208 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin 209 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin 210 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin 211 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pin 212 | nCE — Chip enable (active low) |
| Pin 213 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 214 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 215 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
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Typical Applications
EPF10K100EQC240-1X is suitable for 7 applications: PCI Bus Interface Cards, Telecom Line Card Glue Logic, Industrial Motor Control Controllers, Embedded Controller Prototyping, Pre-ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Custom Datapath / DSP Coprocessor, Legacy Industrial / Test Equipment Sustainment.
PCI Bus Interface Cards
The EPF10K100EQC240-1X is well suited for legacy 32-bit and 64-bit PCI add-in cards where its PCI Local Bus 2.2 compliance at 33/66 MHz, 189 user I/Os, and 5 V tolerant PCI signaling allow a single device to implement the full target or master state machine, scatter-gather DMA engine, and on-chip FIFOs without external glue logic. The 49,152 bits of embedded RAM map directly to descriptor tables and 256-cycle command queues, while the 624 LABs handle protocol, arbitration, and interrupt logic. Designers should pair the FPGA with a 2.5 V core regulator and a 33/66 MHz zero-delay clock buffer, leaving headroom for hot-swap and JTAG BST.
Recommended
Telecom Line Card Glue Logic
For telecom line cards, the EPF10K100EQC240-1X consolidates what would otherwise require multiple CPLDs and discrete FIFOs. Its 4,992 logic cells deliver 100K gates of custom datapath logic for HDLC framing, ATM segmentation, and TDM bus steering, while the embedded array blocks implement dual-port FIFOs up to 4K x 12 in true dual-port mode. The 333.33 MHz maximum internal clock supports oversampling of E1/T1 streams with margin. Place 0.1 uF and 10 uF ceramic decouplers at every VCC/GND pair on the 240-PQFP, and use a fine-pitch socket during prototype bring-up to allow logic analyzer probing.
Recommended
Industrial Motor Control Controllers
In industrial motor control designs, the EPF10K100EQC240-1X provides the deterministic, parallel logic needed to generate space-vector PWM, decode quadrature encoders, and execute field-oriented control (FOC) loops at 10-20 kHz switching rates. The 189 user I/Os easily accommodate three-phase gate drivers, encoder inputs, Hall sensors, and protective shutdowns without I/O multiplexing. The -1 speed grade sustains FOC iteration rates within 50 us with sufficient margin for brake and overcurrent interrupts. Designers should ensure the industrial chassis provides EMI shielding, since the PQFP-240 long leads can radiate harmonics at the high di/dt switching transitions.
Recommended
Embedded Controller Prototyping
The EPF10K100EQC240-1X serves as a flexible prototyping platform for custom CPU cores, peripheral bridges, and SoC integration before committing to a mask-ROM ASIC. The 100K-gate capacity supports 32-bit RISC cores such as Nios or open-source MIPS, with 49,152 RAM bits caching frequently executed instructions and 189 I/Os mapping cleanly to external DDR SRAM, flash, and GPIO. Quartus II (legacy) supports these designs with full simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis. For modern designs, port the RTL to Cyclone IV EP4CE100 and validate against the same vector set; behavior should be functionally identical with reduced static power.
Recommended
Pre-ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
When validating an ASIC's RTL before tape-out, the EPF10K100EQC240-1X offers 100K gates of usable logic for partitioned ASIC prototypes, with the 240-PQFP giving access to 189 user I/Os for chip-to-chip emulation traces. The -1 speed grade supports functional verification at 33 MHz typical, allowing real-world timing studies. Designers can migrate to EPF10K130E or EPF10K250E for higher-density prototypes; all FLEX 10KE PQFP packages share the SameFrame pin-migration philosophy, simplifying multi-density bring-up. After emulation, the same RTL can be re-targeted to HardCopy or a modern Cyclone without changes.
Recommended
Custom Datapath / DSP Coprocessor
For custom datapath acceleration in imaging, instrumentation, or scientific equipment, the EPF10K100EQC240-1X combines 100K gates with embedded array blocks that implement shift registers, multipliers, and ROM coefficient tables. The 333.33 MHz maximum internal clock enables multiply-accumulate pipelines at sample rates above 50 MHz for 16-bit fixed-point DSP. The 240-PQFP footprint provides enough I/O to interface directly to external ADC/DAC converters without multiplexing, preserving signal integrity. Designers should floorplan the embedded array blocks as dual-port RAM and reserve a portion of LABs for pipelined multiplier trees.
Recommended
Legacy Industrial / Test Equipment Sustainment
Many 1990s-era industrial controllers, ATE platforms, and laboratory instruments use FLEX 10KE FPGAs that are now obsolete. The EPF10K100EQC240-1X, sourced through authorized aftermarket distributors like Rochester Electronics, allows field repair of deployed systems without requiring board redesign. Each replacement unit is tested against the original JTAG IDCODE and SameFrame-compatible pinout, ensuring bitstream compatibility with legacy Quartus II MAX+PLUS II programming files. Engineers sustaining these systems should freeze a documented stock of EPF10K100EQC240-1X devices plus a documented RTL backup to ease future migrations.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF10K100EQC240-1N | EPF10K100EQC240-1 | EPF10K100BQC240-3 | EPF10K100BQC240-1 | EPF10K100ARC240-1 |
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| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 240-PQFP (32x32 mm) | 240-PQFP (32x32 mm) - same | 240-PQFP (32x32 mm) - same | 240-PQFP (32x32 mm) - same | 240-PQFP (32x32 mm) - same | 240-PQFP (32x32 mm) - same |
| Series / Family | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KB | FLEX 10KB | FLEX 10KA |
| System Gates | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V (2.375-2.625 V) | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 5.0 V |
| Speed Grade | -1 | -1 | -1 | -3 (slower) | -1 | -1 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete (aftermarket) | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Tray-packaged variant with SameFrame pin-compatible silicon (vs EPF10K100EQC240-1 (Tape and Reel))
- Lead-free / RoHS-compliant finish option (vs EPF10K100EQC240-1)
- FLEX 10KE generation with PCI 2.2 compliance at 3.3 V and 5.0 V (vs EPF10K100BQC240-1 (FLEX 10KB family))
Design Notes
The EPF10K100EQC240-1X requires a stable 2.5 V core supply in the range 2.375 V to 2.625 V with peak transient current capability of approximately 500 mA during configuration and full logic utilization. A buck regulator with at least 1% set-point accuracy is recommended (e.g., a TPS5430 or LT1764-2.5) followed by LC filtering to suppress switching ripple. Place 10 uF bulk and 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCINT pin (typically distributed across the 240-PQFP perimeter). I/O banks may be powered from a separate 3.3 V rail (VCCIO); the device tolerates 5 V inputs on PCI-configured banks per PCI Local Bus 2.2.
The 240-PQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads spanning a 32x32 mm body. For reliable soldering, use ENIG or OSP surface finish, follow the manufacturer's land pattern with 0.27 mm pad width and 0.35 mm solder mask openings, and adopt a reflow profile with peak temperature not exceeding 245 C for lead-free or 220 C for leaded. For prototype bring-up, a 240-pin Yamaichi or 3M Textool PQFP socket is strongly recommended to allow JTAG probing and bitstream iteration. Maintain continuous ground planes under the device to control simultaneous-switching noise, especially given the 189 user I/Os that may toggle in parallel.
Do not assume the EPF10K100EQC240-1X is RoHS-compliant simply because the 'X' suffix indicates Tray packaging - RoHS status depends on the specific date code and factory, not the suffix. Always request a RoHS/lead-free certificate from the distributor before shipping into RoHS-regulated regions. A second common pitfall is reusing a Quartus II MAX+PLUS II bitstream originally compiled for the EPF10K100E (10K, no 'E') on the EPF10K100EQC240-1X (10KE) without recompilation - the embedded array block count and interconnect differ between FLEX 10K and 10KE and will produce unpredictable behavior. Recompile with the latest supported Quartus II service pack before programming.
The 240-PQFP leads introduce approximately 5-7 nH of series inductance per pin, which can produce ground bounce when 32+ I/Os toggle in parallel at 66 MHz. Series-damp 32-bit busses with 33 ohm resistors at the FPGA end to control edge rates, and ensure the VCCIO rail is decoupled with a 10 uF tantalum plus 0.1 uF ceramic on each bank. For PCI applications targeting 66 MHz, additional source-series termination (22-33 ohm) is recommended on the PCI bus pins to meet PCI Local Bus 2.2 ringing budgets. A four-layer PCB with continuous ground and power planes is mandatory for high-speed designs.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free status depend on date code; the EPF10K100EQC240-1N variant typically denotes lead-free finish while the EPF10K100EQC240-1 may carry tin-lead. Verify with the distributor's certificate of compliance before shipment to RoHS-regulated markets. AEC-Q100 is not applicable (commercial-grade FPGA).