EPF10K130EQI240-2N - 130K Gates FLEX-10KE FPGA, 240-PQFP | Intel / Altera
MPN: EPF10K130EQI240-2N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95.00 |
| 10 | $88.5 | $885.00 |
| 100 | $78 | $7,800.00 |
| 500 | $68.5 | $34,250.00 |
| 1,000 | $60 | $60,000.00 |
EPF10K130EQI240-2N Overview
A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable routing, and I/O cells, all defined by user-supplied bitstream data after manufacturing. FPGAs sit in the programmable logic hierarchy beneath full-custom ASICs and above discrete logic ICs, enabling rapid prototyping, late-stage design changes, and integration of memory plus logic in a single device. The FLEX-10KE family specifically pioneered the embedded array block (EAB) concept, allowing megafunctions such as RAM, ROM, and multiplier primitives to be implemented with the same silicon efficiency as dedicated memory.
Key features of the EPF10K130EQI240-2N include 186 user I/O pins, 65,536 RAM bits distributed across embedded array blocks, 0.6 ns propagation delay typical of the family, and an industrial-grade operating temperature range (I suffix) of -40 °C to +85 °C. The device supports in-system programmability via an industry-standard passive serial (PS) configuration interface, multi-device configuration chains, and 3.3 V core operation with 5 V-tolerant I/O via Altera's MultiVolt interface.
The 240-pin PQFP package supports legacy through-hole PCB designs and repair-friendly prototyping flows. The I-grade (industrial) operating range suits factory automation, instrumentation, and telecommunications line-card applications. MultiVolt I/O compatibility allows seamless interface with both 3.3 V and 5 V peripherals without external level shifters.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards and bridges, industrial motor control and PLC backplanes, glue logic replacement in legacy industrial controllers, prototyping platforms for ASIC migration, and test & measurement instrumentation front-ends. The high I/O count makes it suitable for parallel bus bridging and protocol conversion designs.
When designing with this FPGA, ensure your configuration PROM (EPC2 or compatible) and JTAG chain are correctly wired. The 240-pin PQFP footprint requires plated through-holes and is not recommended for new high-speed designs above 50 MHz due to lead inductance; new designs should consider equivalent logic in BGA or QFP packages. Quartus II or MAX+PLUS II software is required for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes beyond what the legacy datasheet provides. Engineers evaluating the FLEX-10KE family should consult Altera documentation and migration guides to modern Cyclone or MAX families for new designs, while the EPF10K130EQI240-2N remains a serviceable drop-in for legacy maintenance.
Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K130EQI240-2N — 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 EPF10K130EQI240-2N (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Operating Temperature, Package, Total RAM Bits, Mounting Type, Family.
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EPF10K130EQC240-2N
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EPF10K130EQI240-1N
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$19.85 / Unit
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$89.5 / Unit
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$88.4 / Unit
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$7.1 / Unit
View Datasheet →EPF10K130EQI240-2N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | FLEX-10KE |
| Family | FLEX 10KE Embedded Programmable Logic |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 6,656 |
| Total RAM Bits | 65,536 bits (EAB) |
| Number of LABs | 832 |
| Number of User I/Os | 186 |
| Number of Gates (typical) | 130,000 |
| Package | 240-BFQFP (PQFP) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (PQFP) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial, I grade) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V core |
| I/O Voltage Tolerance | MultiVolt 3.3 V / 5 V tolerant |
| Propagation Delay (typical) | 0.6 ns |
| Logic Family | CMOS, SRAM-based |
| Configuration Method | Passive Serial (PS), JTAG |
EPF10K130EQI240-2N Pin Configuration
| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 20 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 27 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O (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 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 34 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 41 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 46 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 60 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 67 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 72 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 76 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 78 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 79 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 86 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 90 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 93 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 98 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 100 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 101 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 102 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 103 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 104 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 105 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 107 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 109 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 110 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 111 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 112 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 115 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 116 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 118 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 119 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 121 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 124 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 127 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 128 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 131 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 133 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 136 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 137 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 138 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 139 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 140 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 141 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 142 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 143 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 144 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 145 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 146 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 147 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 148 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 149 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 150 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 151 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 152 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 153 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 154 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 155 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 156 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 157 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 158 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 159 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 160 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 161 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 162 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 163 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 164 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 165 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 166 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 167 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 168 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 169 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 170 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 171 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 172 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 173 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 174 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 175 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 176 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 177 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 178 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 179 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 180 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 181 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 182 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 183 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 184 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 185 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 186 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 187 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 188 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 189 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 190 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 191 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 192 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 193 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 194 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 195 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 196 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 197 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 198 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select |
| Pin 199 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select |
| Pin 200 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (open drain) |
| Pin 201 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin 202 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin 203 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin 204 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open drain) |
| Pin 205 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 206 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 207 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 208 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 209 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 210 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 211 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 212 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 213 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 214 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 215 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 216 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 217 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 218 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 219 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 220 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 221 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 222 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 223 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 224 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 225 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 226 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 227 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 228 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 229 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 230 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 231 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 232 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 233 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 234 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 235 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 236 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 237 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 238 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 239 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 240 | GND — Ground |
Typical Applications
EPF10K130EQI240-2N is suitable for 7 applications: Telecommunications Line Card Glue Logic, Industrial PLC and Motor Control Backplane, Legacy ASIC Prototype and Migration Platform, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Parallel Bus Bridge and Protocol Converter, Legacy Avionics and Defense System Sustainment, Educational and University FPGA Teaching Platform.
Telecommunications Line Card Glue Logic
The EPF10K130EQI240-2N is well suited to telecom line-card applications where 186 user I/Os and 130K gates provide ample capacity for protocol conversion, framing, and bus bridging. The industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature range per the 'I' suffix ensures reliable operation in uncontrolled central-office environments. The 240-pin PQFP footprint supports legacy line-card backplanes with through-hole repair-friendly packages. The MultiVolt I/O interface allows direct connection to both 3.3 V and 5 V framers and PHYs without external level shifters, reducing BOM cost. Compared to a discrete 74-series logic implementation, the FLEX-10KE integrates dozens of bus-interface functions in one device.
Recommended
Industrial PLC and Motor Control Backplane
The EPF10K130EQI240-2N serves as a flexible I/O expander and timing controller in industrial PLC backplanes, where 186 user I/Os and 65,536 bits of EAB memory support encoder interfaces, PWM generation, and fieldbus protocol bridging. The industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature rating per the verified Altera nomenclature handles factory-floor thermal stress, and the 0.6 ns propagation delay typical of the family enables deterministic timing for high-speed encoder feedback. The 240-pin PQFP package is widely accepted by industrial PCB contract manufacturers. The SRAM-based configuration allows in-field firmware updates via JTAG, simplifying PLC firmware maintenance.
Recommended
Legacy ASIC Prototype and Migration Platform
The EPF10K130EQI240-2N is widely used as an ASIC prototype platform because 130K gates approximates many mid-complexity ASIC designs, allowing engineers to validate system architecture before committing to mask costs. The FLEX-10KE family supports incremental design changes without NRE charges, reducing prototype iteration time from weeks to days. The 240-pin PQFP package provides 186 I/Os sufficient for typical ASIC-to-FPGA migration including pads, clocks, and JTAG. Designers can later migrate the verified RTL to a structured ASIC or Cyclone IV E for cost reduction, preserving the prototype's investment.
Recommended
Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EPF10K130EQI240-2N functions as a programmable timing generator, pattern sequencer, and protocol decoder in test & measurement instrumentation. With 186 user I/Os and 65,536 bits of EAB memory, the device supports deep pattern storage, parallel bus stimulus, and high-speed trigger routing required by logic analyzers and protocol testers. The industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature rating allows deployment in lab environments with variable ambient temperatures. The 240-pin PQFP package's repair-friendly form factor simplifies field serviceability for legacy instruments. MultiVolt I/O simplifies interfacing with 5 V and 3.3 V instrument front-ends.
Recommended
Parallel Bus Bridge and Protocol Converter
The EPF10K130EQI240-2N excels at bus bridging and protocol conversion applications where 186 user I/Os easily accommodate wide parallel buses such as PCI, VME, or proprietary backplanes. The 130K gates and 6,656 LEs provide ample capacity for state machines, FIFOs, and protocol engines, while the 65,536 bits of EAB memory allow integration of buffer FIFOs without external SRAM. The 240-pin PQFP package's generous I/O count supports simultaneous legacy and modern bus interfaces. The MultiVolt I/O interface allows direct connection to both 3.3 V modern peripherals and 5 V legacy buses without external level translation.
Recommended
Legacy Avionics and Defense System Sustainment
The EPF10K130EQI240-2N continues to support sustainment of legacy avionics and defense systems where the FLEX-10KE is already qualified into the design. The industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature rating per the 'I' suffix supports military and aerospace environments under MIL-STD-810 conditions, and the 0.6 ns propagation delay typical of the family meets timing margins for legacy signal processing pipelines. The 240-pin PQFP package is widely accepted by defense OEMs with established assembly lines. Configuration via passive serial (PS) supports secure bitstream loading from military-grade PROMs. For new defense programs, designers should evaluate modern radiation-tolerant FPGAs.
Recommended
Educational and University FPGA Teaching Platform
The EPF10K130EQI240-2N is used in university FPGA and digital design courses where students learn RTL design, synthesis, and place-and-route fundamentals. With 130K gates and 186 I/Os, the device supports meaningful coursework including processor cores, peripherals, and memory subsystems. The 240-pin PQFP package is breadboard-friendly for student prototyping kits and supports through-hole repair. The MAX+PLUS II and Quartus II legacy software remains available for educational licensing, allowing students to use the same tools as their industrial counterparts. The FLEX-10KE architecture introduces EAB concepts foundational to modern FPGA design.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF10K130EQC240-2N | EPF10K130EQI240-1N | EPF10K130EQI240-2 | EPF10K130EQC240-1N | EPF10K130EQC240-3N | EPF10K100EQI240-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 240-BFQFP (PQFP) | 240-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 240-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 240-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 240-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 240-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 240-BFQFP (PQFP) - same |
| Brand | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel |
| Logic Elements | 6,656 | 6,656 (same) | 6,656 (same) | 6,656 (same) | 6,656 (same) | 6,656 (same) | 4,992 (lower, -25%) |
| Typical Gates | 130,000 | 130,000 (same) | 130,000 (same) | 130,000 (same) | 130,000 (same) | 130,000 (same) | 100,000 (-23%) |
| User I/Os | 186 | 186 (same) | 186 (same) | 186 (same) | 186 (same) | 186 (same) | 186 (same) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40 to +85 C | Commercial 0 to +70 C | Industrial -40 to +85 C | Industrial -40 to +85 C | Commercial 0 to +70 C | Commercial 0 to +70 C | Industrial -40 to +85 C |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 | -1 (slower) | -2 | -1 (slower) | -3 (faster) | -2 |
| Lead Finish | Lead-free (Pb-free) | Lead-free (Pb-free) | Lead-free (Pb-free) | Tin-Lead (SnPb) | Lead-free (Pb-free) | Lead-free (Pb-free) | Tin-Lead (SnPb) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- 240-pin PQFP package supports legacy through-hole PCB repair workflows (vs EPF10K130EFC484-3)
- Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature rating for outdoor deployment (vs EPF10K130EQC240-2N)
- Lead-free (Pb-free) finish compatible with RoHS-regulated regions (vs EPF10K130EQI240-2)
- -2 speed grade balances timing margin and cost (vs EPF10K130EQC240-1N)
Design Notes
The FLEX-10KE EPF10K130EQI240-2N requires separate VCCINT (3.3 V core) and VCCIO (3.3 V or 5 V I/O) supplies per Altera MultiVolt interface. Decouple each VCCINT and VCCIO pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed as close to the pin as possible. Estimated: with 6,656 LEs toggling at moderate activity, ICCINT can reach 200-400 mA - budget a 1 A linear or switching regulator for VCCINT. VCCIO banks may be powered independently to support mixed-voltage I/O domains (e.g., 5 V peripheral bus plus 3.3 V processor interface).
The 240-pin PQFP package has 0.5 mm lead pitch and gull-wing leads. Per the FLEX-10KE Family Data Sheet, recommended PCB footprint requires 32 mm × 32 mm land pattern with plated pads. Route all power and ground pins first with wide traces or copper pours; keep JTAG signals (TDI, TMS, TCK, TDO) away from high-speed I/O to avoid noise coupling during configuration. For signals above 50 MHz, consider a ground plane directly under the package body to control lead inductance.
A common mistake is omitting the external configuration PROM (EPC2 family) - the SRAM-based FLEX-10KE loads its bitstream from external non-volatile memory at every power-up. Estimated: configuration time is approximately 50-100 ms for a fully populated EPF10K130 design via passive serial mode. Also ensure nCONFIG is held low during power-up ramp until VCCINT and VCCIO stabilize; otherwise configuration may fail. The CONF_DONE pin must be pulled high externally to detect successful configuration.
PQFP-240 lead inductance limits the EPF10K130EQI240-2N to approximately 80-100 MHz for I/O toggling in benign designs; for higher speeds consider FLEX-10KE parts in BGA packages (e.g., EPF10K130EFC484). Series termination (33-68 Ω) on clock outputs and high-drive signals reduces reflections on parallel buses exceeding 100 MHz. Keep clock distribution matched to within 100 ps to avoid skew-induced setup/hold violations on global clock networks.
Compliance Information
The 'N' suffix indicates lead-free (Pb-free) assembly per JEDEC J-STD-009 conventions per Altera / Intel nomenclature; RoHS, REACH, and halogen-free status not explicitly confirmed in the verified distributor listing and marked [DATA_NEEDED]. AEC-Q100 is not applicable since FPGAs are not qualified to automotive IC stress standards.
