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EPF10K10TI144-4 - 10K Gates FLEX 10K FPGA 144-TQFP | Intel

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EPF10K10TI144-4 Overview

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPF10K10TI144-4 is a member of the FLEX 10K family of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) integrating 10K typical gates, 576 logic elements (LEs) and 72 logic array blocks (LABs) in a 144-pin TQFP package. Built on a 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM-based Look-Up Table (LUT) architecture, the device operates at 5 V and supports in-system programmability via an industry-standard 4-pin JTAG interface (IEEE Std 1149.1). Per the manufacturer datasheet, the FLEX 10K family pioneered the industry's first embedded array block (EAB) for on-chip RAM and ROM, and the EPF10K10TI144-4 is specified at the -4 speed grade, the slowest of the FLEX 10K family for lowest-cost industrial designs.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit that can be electrically reconfigured by the customer after manufacture to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy (PLD -> CPLD -> FPGA -> SoC FPGA) and offer the highest logic density, the richest I/O capability, and the deepest on-chip memory of any programmable device family. The FLEX 10K family is historically positioned between the older MAX 7000 CPLD family and the later Cyclone series as a glue-logic, bus-interface and low-density control plane solution.

Key features of the EPF10K10TI144-4 include 576 logic elements, 10K equivalent gates, 6,144 bits of on-chip RAM distributed across embedded array blocks, 102 maximum user I/O pins, a -4 speed grade with internal core performance up to 125 MHz, and MultiVolt I/O supporting 5.0 V and 3.3 V interfacing on the same die. The TQFP-144 package supports industrial operating temperature range (-40 °C to +85 °C). The device is fully JTAG-compliant and supported by Altera's legacy MAX+PLUS II and Quartus design toolchains.

The architecture is built around LABs (each containing 8 LEs), interconnected by FastTrack continuous routing channels, and a row of EABs that provide configurable 2 Kbit memory blocks. The LUT-based LE combines a 4-input combinational function generator, a programmable flip-flop, fast carry chain logic, and cascade chain support, delivering efficient implementation of arithmetic, state machine and pipelined datapath designs in a single device.

Typical applications for the EPF10K10TI144-4 include legacy industrial control and glue-logic designs, telecommunications backplane bus interface bridging, peripheral controller integration in computing platforms, prototyping for ASIC replacement, and long-life cycle embedded systems where 5 V tolerance and SRAM-based reprogrammability are required.

When designing with this device, note that the FLEX 10K family predates Cyclone/Stratix and lacks dedicated PLLs, transceivers or hard IP cores; clock management and SERDES functions must be implemented in fabric. The 5 V VCCINT requirement mandates a 5 V supply rail and precludes direct deployment in 1.2 V/1.8 V modern systems without level translation.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, package-equivalent drop-in alternatives, JTAG programming considerations and practical design notes not consolidated in any single manufacturer datasheet - providing a faster engineering decision path for sustaining or new FLEX 10K designs.

Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K10TI144-4 — 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 EPF10K10TI144-4 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, RoHS Status.

Altera
Package: 144-TQFP (Low-Profile Fine Pitch, 0.5 mm pitch)
Speed Grade: -4 (slower than -1/-2/-3)
Process Technology: CMOS, SRAM-based configuration
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Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (TQ144)
Speed Grade: -3 (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Intel
Package: 144-pin LQFP (TQFP), 22 mm x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Speed Grade: -3
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
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Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)
Speed Grade: -4 (fastest in FLEX-10K family)
Process Technology: 0.42 micron CMOS
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Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP, T144)
Speed Grade: -4 (~125 MHz internal)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP), 1.27 mm pitch
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Intel
Package: 144-TQFP
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Quick Comparison Tool — Select alternative parts for side-by-side comparison:

EPF10K10TC144-4N

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Altera
📦 TQFP-144
FLEX-10K · FLEX-10K Embedded Programmable Logic Device · 576 · 72 · 6144 · 10000 (typical usable) · 102 · 4.75 V to 5.25 V

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$15.5 / Unit

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EPF10K10TC144-3N

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Intel
📦 TQFP-144
FLEX 10K · FLEX 10K · 576 · 72 · 10,000 · 31,000 · 102 · 6,144

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$17.85 / Unit

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EPF10K10TC144-3

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Intel
📦 TQFP-144
FLEX 10K · 10,000 gates · 6,144 · 576 · 72 · 12,288 bits · 102 · 144-pin TQFP (TQ144)

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EPF10K10ATI144-4

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Altera
📦 TQFP-144
FLEX 10K · Embedded Programmable Logic Device · 576 · 10,000 (typical) · 6,144 · 72 · 24,576 bits · 102

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EPF10K10TI144-4 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family FLEX 10K
Logic Elements 576
Typical Gates 10K
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 72
Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) 3
On-chip RAM 6,144 bits
Maximum User I/O 102
Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 5.0 V
I/O Standards 5.0 V / 3.3 V MultiVolt
Speed Grade -4
Process Technology 0.42 µm CMOS, SRAM-based
Package TQFP-144 (Industrial, 22x22 mm)
Operating Temperature Range -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial)
Programming Interface JTAG (IEEE Std 1149.1), ByteBlaster
Maximum Internal Frequency 125 MHz
RoHS Status Non-compliant (legacy 5 V device)

EPF10K10TI144-4 Pin Configuration

TQFP-144 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-144 20x20mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 36 TQFP-144
Pin 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 11 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5.0 V)
Pin 12 GND — Ground
Pin 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 15 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
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Pin 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 23 GND — Ground
Pin 24 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5.0 V)
Pin 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
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Pin 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 36 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V)
Pin 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 39 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
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Pin 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 49 GND — Ground
Pin 50 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Pin 51 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin 52 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pin 53 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
Pin 54 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
Pin 55 CONF_DONE — Configuration done
Pin 56 DCLK — Configuration clock input
Pin 57 DATA0 — Configuration data input (Bit 0)
Pin 58 nCE — Chip enable (active low)
Pin 59 nCEO — Chip enable output (active low, for multi-device config)
Pin 60 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
Pin 61 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
Pin 62 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5.0 V)
Pin 63 GND — Ground
Pin 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
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Pin 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 79 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V)
Pin 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
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Pin 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin 95 GND — Ground
Pin 96 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5.0 V)
Pin 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
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Pin 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin 112 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V)
Pin 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin 115 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
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Pin 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin 125 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin 127 GND — Ground
Pin 128 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5.0 V)
Pin 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pin 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
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Pin 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pin 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pin 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pin 141 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pin 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)

Typical Applications

EPF10K10TI144-4 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Interface Bridging, Legacy Telecom Backplane and Protocol Bridging, ASIC Replacement and Prototyping, Embedded Control and Peripheral Integration, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End, Long-Life-Cycle Embedded Computing Platforms.

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Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Interface Bridging

The EPF10K10TI144-4 is a natural fit for industrial glue-logic and bus-interface bridging designs where 576 logic elements and 102 user I/O pins are sufficient to replace multiple discrete 74-series TTL/CMOS devices on a single chip. Its 5 V VCCINT tolerance and MultiVolt I/O (5.0 V/3.3 V) let it interface directly to legacy 5 V microcontrollers and emerging 3.3 V peripherals on the same PCB, eliminating level-translator ICs. The industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature grade and JTAG in-system programmability make it well suited to long-life industrial PLC, motor-drive and SCADA backplane designs. The TQFP-144 footprint allows hand-repair and rework on existing industrial control boards.

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Legacy Telecom Backplane and Protocol Bridging

The EPF10K10TI144-4 supports telecom backplane glue-logic, T1/E1 framer glue, HDB3/AMI codec interfacing, and legacy protocol bridging (e.g., UART-to-ISA, SCSI-to-PCI) where a small FPGA is preferred over a discrete TTL implementation. Its 72 LABs and rich I/O count accommodate bus-width adaptation, parity generation and DMA state machine functions in a single device. The 5 V tolerance is essential for legacy telecom backplanes, which retain 5 V signaling decades after consumer platforms migrated to 3.3 V. JTAG re-programmability enables in-field firmware updates without board removal.

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ASIC Replacement and Prototyping

The EPF10K10TI144-4 has historically been a popular ASIC-replacement and rapid-prototyping vehicle for low-volume designs in the 5K-15K gate range, allowing engineering teams to validate logic before committing to an NRE-heavy mask-ROM ASIC spin. Its SRAM-based LUT architecture supports unlimited design iterations via JTAG, and the FLEX 10K family includes 6,144 bits of EAB-based RAM for FIFO and small look-up-table storage. The industrial temp grade suits military/aerospace prototyping, while the TQFP-144 package allows socketed benchtop testing. Engineers transitioning to production ASIC can re-use the same RTL and testbench code with no FPGA-tool changes.

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Embedded Control and Peripheral Integration

The EPF10K10TI144-4 is well suited to embedded controller designs that consolidate address decoding, wait-state generation, peripheral chip-select generation and interrupt prioritization into a single programmable device. Its 102 user I/O pins easily accommodate 32-bit address/data buses plus 8-16 chip-selects, and the LUT-based LE architecture allows wide AND-OR decoding planes that would otherwise require multiple 74LS138/139 decoder ICs. The 5 V VCCINT rail and MultiVolt I/O allow it to be co-deployed with 5 V microcontrollers (e.g., 8051, H8, 68k) on the same PCB, while interfacing to 3.3 V peripherals without external level translation.

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Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End

The EPF10K10TI144-4 supports custom test and measurement front-end designs, including logic-analyzer probe pods, protocol exercisers and timing generators. Its 102 I/O pins accommodate large multi-channel probe interfaces, and the 6,144-bit on-chip EAB RAM is sufficient for pattern storage, FIFO buffering and trigger-delay counters. The -40 °C to +85 °C industrial temp grade allows deployment in lab and field test environments, and JTAG re-programmability lets the same hardware support multiple test personalities in production ATE racks.

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Long-Life-Cycle Embedded Computing Platforms

The EPF10K10TI144-4 remains in service in long-life-cycle embedded computing platforms for avionics, defense, medical imaging and industrial process control where 20-30 year product support windows are common. Its 5 V tolerance, industrial temperature grade, and SRAM-based reprogrammability let end-customer field engineers perform post-deployment logic updates via JTAG. The TQFP-144 package supports traditional through-hole-compatible reflow profiles, simplifying field rework. Where lifetime buy stock is required, distributors such as Heisener and Avaq typically hold 2,800-4,100 pieces, sufficient for 5-10 year sustaining engineering needs.

What is the EPF10K10TI144-4?
The EPF10K10TI144-4 is a member of Intel's (formerly Altera) FLEX 10K family of SRAM-based field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), integrating 576 logic elements and 6,144 bits of on-chip RAM in a 144-pin TQFP package. According to the FLEX 10K datasheet, the device delivers 10K equivalent gates at a -4 speed grade and operates from a 5 V supply, targeting industrial control and glue-logic applications.
How many logic elements does the EPF10K10TI144-4 have?
The EPF10K10TI144-4 contains 576 logic elements (LEs) organized into 72 logic array blocks (LABs), plus 3 embedded array blocks (EABs) providing a total of 6,144 bits of on-chip SRAM. This makes it the smallest member of the FLEX 10K family, suitable for glue logic and small state machine designs.
What is the package and pin count of the EPF10K10TI144-4?
The EPF10K10TI144-4 is supplied in a 144-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack (TQFP-144) with a body size of 22 x 22 mm, gull-wing leads, and a 0.5 mm pitch. Up to 102 of the 144 package pins are usable as user I/O, with the remaining pins assigned to VCCINT, VCCIO, GND, JTAG, configuration and no-connect functions.
What is the operating voltage of the EPF10K10TI144-4?
The EPF10K10TI144-4 requires a 5.0 V core supply (VCCINT) and supports MultiVolt I/O with separate VCCIO rails of 5.0 V or 3.3 V, allowing it to interface with both 5 V and 3.3 V peripherals on the same die. This dual-rail capability made the FLEX 10K family a common bridge between legacy 5 V logic and emerging 3.3 V devices in the late 1990s.
Is the EPF10K10TI144-4 still in production?
No, the EPF10K10TI144-4 has reached end-of-life status and is no longer manufactured as new by Intel/Altera. Remaining inventory is available only through authorized distributors and the secondary market, with reference prices starting around $3.77 per unit in 100-piece quantities (as of 2026-09-11).
What software toolchain supports the EPF10K10TI144-4?
The EPF10K10TI144-4 is supported by Altera's legacy MAX+PLUS II toolchain and the Quartus II design software (versions 4.x and earlier). Modern Quartus Prime releases (19.1 and later) no longer include FLEX 10K device support, so new designs targeting this part must use the MAX+PLUS II or early Quartus II toolchain.
What is the difference between EPF10K10TI144-4 and EPF10K10TC144-4?
The EPF10K10TI144-4 is the industrial temperature grade (-40 °C to +85 °C) variant of the FLEX 10K family, while the EPF10K10TC144-4 is the commercial temperature grade (0 °C to +70 °C) variant. Both share the same TQFP-144 footprint, 576 logic elements, and 102 user I/O pins, and are fully drop-in compatible at the PCB layout level.
Can I program the EPF10K10TI144-4 with JTAG?
Yes, the EPF10K10TI144-4 supports in-system configuration via the IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG) interface using Altera's ByteBlasterMV download cable or equivalent. JTAG programming allows the configuration SRAM to be reloaded without removing the device from the board, supporting rapid prototyping and field updates.
Where can I buy the EPF10K10TI144-4 today?
The EPF10K10TI144-4 is available through authorized Altera/Intel distributors including DigiKey, Mouser and Arrow, as well as independent stockists such as Heisener, Avnet and Avaq (as of 2026-09-11). Distributor stock counts vary; Heisener reported 4,144 pieces, Altera-Price reported 2,844 pieces, and lead times for the slowest distributors can extend to 5-7 business days.
What is the lead time for the EPF10K10TI144-4?
Lead time for the EPF10K10TI144-4 is typically 5-7 business days from authorized distributors such as Heisener, Avnet and Avaq (as of 2026-09-11). Because the part is obsolete, no distributor offers guaranteed stock; production orders should include a safety stock buffer or a qualified alternate source.
How much does the EPF10K10TI144-4 cost?
The EPF10K10TI144-4 reference price starts at approximately $4.00 for 1-piece quantity and scales down to $2.95 per unit at 1,000-piece quantity (as of 2026-09-11, per Altera-Price.com). Third-party stockists like AiPCBA list higher spot prices (around $427 for small lot), so sourcing through authorized distributors is strongly recommended.
What is a drop-in replacement for the EPF10K10TI144-4?
The best drop-in replacements for the EPF10K10TI144-4 in the same TQFP-144 footprint are the EPF10K10TC144-4N (commercial temperature variant) and EPF10K10TI144-4N (industrial temperature, Pb-free reissue). Both share the same 576 logic elements, 102 I/O pins, JTAG interface and pinout, and can be installed on the same PCB land pattern without rework.
EPF10K10TI144-4 vs EPF10K10TC144-4N - which is better for industrial designs?
For industrial designs, the EPF10K10TI144-4 is rated for -40 °C to +85 °C operation and is the correct choice when the design must operate across the full industrial temperature window. The EPF10K10TC144-4N is a commercial-grade (0 °C to +70 °C) part with a Pb-free finish; using it in an industrial application may cause specification violations at temperature extremes.
Hey Google, what can replace the EPF10K10TI144-4 if it is out of stock?
If the EPF10K10TI144-4 is out of stock, the recommended drop-in replacements in the same TQFP-144 footprint are the EPF10K10TC144-4N (commercial grade) or the EPF10K10TI144-4N (industrial grade, Pb-free). Both are pin-compatible and functionally identical except for operating temperature range and lead finish, allowing them to be placed on the existing PCB land pattern.
Where can I download the EPF10K10TI144-4 datasheet PDF?
The EPF10K10TI144-4 datasheet is part of the Altera FLEX 10K family datasheet (DSF10K), which can be downloaded as a PDF from the official Altera/Intel documentation archive at https://www.altera.com/literature/ds/dsf10k.pdf. Third-party datasheet mirrors are also available at FindIC, ADatasheet and PDF.datasheet.technology for engineering reference.

Engineering reference data for EPF10K10TI144-4 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the EPF10K10TI144-4 when you need a 5 V-tolerant industrial-temperature SRAM FPGA for legacy industrial, telecom backplane, defense or medical-imaging designs where 576 logic elements and 102 user I/O pins are sufficient. It is the correct choice when -40 C to +85 C operation is required and the -4 speed grade meets timing closure. Select the EPF10K10TC144-4N if commercial 0-70 C operation is acceptable and you want a Pb-free finish with active stock. Choose the EPF10K10TC144-3N or EPF10K10TC144-3 when you need approximately 25% higher fMAX than the -4 grade for timing-sensitive datapaths. For new designs requiring 1.2 V/1.8 V operation, hard IP cores, or transceivers, migrate to the Intel Cyclone IV or Cyclone 10 LP family rather than the obsolete FLEX 10K.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product EPF10K10TC144-4N EPF10K10TC144-3N EPF10K10TC144-3 EPF10K10ATI144-4
Brand Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera)
Package TQFP-144 TQFP-144 - same TQFP-144 - same TQFP-144 - same TQFP-144 - same
Logic Elements 576 576 576 576 576
Temperature Grade Industrial (-40 to +85 C) Commercial (0 to +70 C) Commercial (0 to +70 C) Commercial (0 to +70 C) Industrial (-40 to +85 C)
Speed Grade -4 (slowest) -4 -3 (~25% faster) -3 (~25% faster) -4
Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 5.0 V 5.0 V 5.0 V 5.0 V 5.0 V
Maximum User I/O 102 102 102 102 102
On-chip RAM 6,144 bits 6,144 bits 6,144 bits 6,144 bits 6,144 bits
Programming Interface JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) JTAG JTAG JTAG JTAG

Key Differentiators

  • Industrial temperature grade at the slowest -4 speed bin for lowest cost (vs EPF10K10TC144-4N)
  • Pin-compatible with -3 speed grade options for upgrade flexibility (vs EPF10K10TC144-3N)
  • JTAG and SRAM-based in-system reconfigurability (vs EPC2LC20N (configuration PROM, same vendor))

Design Notes

The EPF10K10TI144-4 requires a stable 5.0 V ±5% VCCINT supply capable of delivering up to approximately 250 mA during configuration and full I/O toggling; bypass each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor and place a 10 µF tantalum bulk capacitor within 25 mm of the supply pins. VCCIO pins must be tied to either 5.0 V or 3.3 V (not left floating) - mixing banks with different VCCIO is permitted but each bank must be bypassed independently to prevent logic-level contention during power-up.

Because the FLEX 10K family is SRAM-based, configuration is lost on every power-down; the board must include either a serial configuration PROM (e.g., EPC1PC8N or EPC2LC20N) or a JTAG-driven microcontroller bootstrap path. Forgetting the configuration PROM is the most common new-design error. Also note that the nCONFIG pin must be held low at power-up until VCCINT reaches 4.75 V minimum - leaving nCONFIG floating may cause intermittent configuration failures.

The TQFP-144 package has a 0.5 mm lead pitch and a 22 x 22 mm body; route all signal traces on inner PCB layers with a 0.127 mm trace/space rule and use a 4-layer stack-up with continuous ground planes beneath the device for signal integrity and thermal dissipation. Keep all configuration and JTAG trace lengths below 50 mm to prevent reflection on the JTAG TCK and DCLK lines.

All FLEX 10K I/O pins default to tri-stated with weak pull-ups during configuration; this can cause bus contention on shared multi-device buses. Use external pull-down resistors (10 kohm typical) on shared bus lines if the FLEX 10K is not the configuration master. Additionally, place 33 ohm series-termination resistors on clock outputs driving long PCB traces to suppress overshoot.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Non Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Lead Free
No
Halogen Free
Unknown
Conflict Minerals
Compliant

Legacy 5 V FPGA - non-RoHS by default; Pb-free variants exist (suffix -N) but the standard EPF10K10TI144-4 uses SnPb lead finish. AEC-Q100 not applicable (industrial/consumer FPGA, not automotive qualified).

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

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