EPF10K10LI84-4 - FLEX 10K FPGA, 10K Gates, 84-PLCC | Altera (Intel)
MPN: EPF10K10LI84-4 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342.00 |
| 100 | $28.75 | $2,875.00 |
| 500 | $22.4 | $11,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $18.95 | $18,950.00 |
EPF10K10LI84-4 Overview
What is an FPGA? An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that contains an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells, all of which can be reconfigured by the designer after manufacturing. FPGAs sit higher in the silicon hierarchy than fixed-function ASICs because they trade raw performance for design flexibility and time-to-market. The FLEX 10K family, introduced by Altera in the mid-1990s, was the industry's first embedded programmable logic family and pioneered the System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) concept by integrating megafunctions such as embedded memory blocks (EABs) and specialized logic into a single device.
Key features of the EPF10K10LI84-4 include 576 logic elements, 12 embedded array blocks (EABs) providing up to 6,144 bits of RAM, 59 maximum user I/O, in-system programmability via the Altera MAX+PLUS II / Quartus (legacy) toolchain, and four dedicated clock input pins. The device is offered in a commercial speed grade with a 125 MHz internal performance figure. Its PLCC-84 footprint supports both socketed prototyping and surface-mount production lines.
Architecturally, the FLEX 10K family combines a fine-grained logic element fabric with coarse-grained EABs, allowing designers to implement wide functions, FIFOs, and RAM/ROM without consuming general-purpose logic. The EPF10K10LI84-4 supports SRAM-based configuration, meaning it must be configured at every power-up from a serial or parallel PROM.
Typical applications include glue logic replacement, bus interface bridging (PCI, ISA, VME), embedded control state machines, prototyping of ASIC designs, and industrial controller front-ends. The wide I/O count and embedded memory make it suitable for systems that need modest logic density plus small RAM blocks on a single chip.
Designers should plan configuration memory (an EPC2 or compatible serial configuration PROM) and a JTAG chain for in-system programming. The 5 V core supply simplifies legacy system integration but means the EPF10K10LI84-4 is not directly pin-compatible with modern 3.3 V-only FPGAs; level-translation buffers are required when interfacing to newer logic.
This page synthesizes distributor stock and price data, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the original FLEX 10K datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K10LI84-4 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
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View Datasheet →EPF10K10LI84-4 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 10K |
| Logic Elements (Cells) | 576 |
| Usable Gates | 10,000 |
| Maximum User I/O | 59 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 4 |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 5 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Package | 84-pin PLCC |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount / Socket |
| Configuration Method | SRAM (serial/parallel PROM, JTAG) |
| Operating Temperature | Industrial (-40 °C to +85 °C) |
| Speed Grade | -4 |
EPF10K10LI84-4 84-pin plcc Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EPF10K10LI84-4 (84-pin plcc package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EPF10K10LI84-4.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EPF10K10LI84-4 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Industrial PLC Glue Logic, ISA / VME Bus Bridge Controller, ASIC Prototyping Platform, Telecom Line-Card Control Logic, Test & Measurement Front-End, Aerospace & Defense Avionics Retrofit.
Legacy Industrial PLC Glue Logic
The EPF10K10LI84-4's 576 logic elements, 59 user I/O, and 5 V core supply make it a natural fit for legacy industrial PLC backplanes that need on-board glue logic between discrete TTL/CMOS ICs. The PLCC-84 socket footprint allows field replacement without reworking the PCB, and the FLEX 10K architecture lets engineers implement combinational and registered logic that previously required 4-8 discrete MSI chips. Industrial-grade temperature rating (-40 to +85 °C) and the wide I/O count match the requirements of 24V-isolated PLC I/O modules interfacing to encoder, solenoid, and motor-driver sub-systems.
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ISA / VME Bus Bridge Controller
The 59 user I/O and 125 MHz internal performance allow the EPF10K10LI84-4 to act as a state-machine and bus-arbitration bridge between an embedded CPU and legacy ISA or VME bus peripherals. The device's bidirectional I/O buffers and tri-state control logic integrate cleanly onto 5 V backplanes, replacing 2-3 PAL/GAL devices with a single reprogrammable part. The PLCC-84 socket also simplifies lab bring-up during bus-protocol debugging.
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ASIC Prototyping Platform
Engineers commonly deploy the EPF10K10LI84-4 as a fast-turnaround prototype vehicle for ASIC designs targeting 5 V, low-gate-count applications. The FLEX 10K fabric provides near-ASIC timing predictability, while in-system programmability via JTAG enables rapid design-iteration cycles. The 6 Kbit embedded RAM (via EABs) lets designers validate memory-intensive sub-systems before committing to silicon, all on a PLCC-84 socketed board.
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Telecom Line-Card Control Logic
The EPF10K10LI84-4's 5 V tolerance, industrial temperature grade, and 59 I/O make it well-suited to legacy telecom line-card slot controllers, where it implements framing, alarm aggregation, and switch-matrix glue. Its 576 LEs absorb the state machines and small FIFOs previously built from discrete 74-series logic. The PLCC-84 package fits the mechanical envelope of cPCI / VME line cards still in service across carrier networks.
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Test & Measurement Front-End
Benchtop instruments use the EPF10K10LI84-4 to route and condition signals between analog front-ends and a host CPU. The 59 I/O support multi-channel mux/demux, trigger sequencing, and handshake logic, while the 125 MHz performance enables real-time sample gating. PLCC-84 socketing allows quick device swap for RMA on field-deployed tester boards.
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Aerospace & Defense Avionics Retrofit
Long-lifecycle avionics programs continue to qualify and stock the EPF10K10LI84-4 for retrofit and obsolescence-management of 5 V logic subsystems. Its PLCC-84 footprint matches existing qualified board layouts, allowing substitution of failed units without re-certification. Industrial temperature rating and known datasheet characteristics are valued by DO-254 / MIL-HDBK-454 program offices maintaining legacy LRUs.
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Engineering reference data for EPF10K10LI84-4 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF10K10LC84-4N | EPF10K10LC84-4 | EPF10K10LC84-3 | EPF10K10LI84-4N | EPF10K10ATC144-3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | PLCC-84 | PLCC-84 - same | PLCC-84 - same | PLCC-84 - same | PLCC-84 - same | TQFP-144 - different (not drop-in) |
| Logic Elements | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 | 576 |
| Usable Gates | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| User I/O | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 102 |
| Speed Grade | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 (slower) | -4 | -3 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40 to +85 °C) | Industrial | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial | Industrial |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade in PLCC-84 (vs EPF10K10LC84-4)
- Higher speed grade than -3 variants (vs EPF10K10LC84-3)
- Higher user I/O count than PLCC-84 cousins in newer families (vs Typical 100-pin CPLD in same family)
Design Notes
Estimated: the EPF10K10LI84-4 draws approximately 50-150 mA from VCCINT (5 V) depending on toggle rate and logic utilization, plus I/O supply current proportional to switching frequency and load. Provide at least 4.75-5.25 V regulation with 10 µF bulk + 0.1 µF decoupling per VCC pin group. Place one 0.1 µF X7R ceramic within 5 mm of each VCC pin to limit VCC sag during simultaneous output switching, which can otherwise cause brown-out-induced configuration loss.
The FLEX 10K family uses SRAM configuration cells - the bitstream must be reloaded at every power-up from a serial configuration PROM (EPC2, EPC1) or via JTAG. Do not leave nCONFIG floating; tie it to VCC through a 10 kΩ resistor and to a push-button to ground for manual reconfiguration. Failure to provide a valid configuration source causes the device to remain in high-Z, which downstream hardware may interpret as bus contention.
Estimated: the PLCC-84 socket footprint requires 1.27 mm (50 mil) pitch pads with at least 0.6 mm annular ring and a central thermal/ground pad if used. For surface-mount production, use J-lead PLCC sockets (e.g., 3M 84-pin sockets) to retain field-replaceability. Route all clock and global signal traces on the inner PCB layers with controlled impedance (50 Ω typical) to minimize skew between the four dedicated clock inputs feeding the internal global network.
Because the EPF10K10LI84-4 supports bidirectional I/O, dedicate one supply pin pair per I/O bank and avoid mixing 5 V TTL and 3.3 V CMOS peripherals on the same bank. The FLEX 10K I/O structure supports 5.0V PCI-compliant signaling when the VCCIO bank is tied to 5 V; mismatched VCCIO levels are the single most common cause of intermittent I/O failures on legacy FLEX 10K boards.
Compliance Information
FLEX 10K family predates RoHS directive. Original PLCC-84 package used SnPb plating; "N" suffixed variants may be lead-free re-plated. RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status should be confirmed per lot via Certificate of Conformance.