EPF10K30AQC208-3 - 30K Gates FLEX-10KA FPGA, 208-PQFP | Altera
MPN: EPF10K30AQC208-3 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25.75 | $257.50 |
| 100 | $22.1 | $2,210.00 |
| 500 | $18.9 | $9,450.00 |
| 1,000 | $15.4 | $15,400.00 |
EPF10K30AQC208-3 Overview
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells that can be re-programmed to implement arbitrary digital logic. Within the broader taxonomy, the FLEX-10KA belongs to the SRAM-lookup-table-based FPGA family, sitting between simple CPLDs and modern high-density FPGAs. It supports System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration by combining embedded array blocks (EABs) for megafunctions such as efficient memory and specialized logic functions with general-purpose logic, allowing designers to implement microcontrollers, DSP functions, and glue logic on a single device.
Key features of the EPF10K30AQC208-3 include 216 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) organized as 24 Logic Elements (LEs) per LAB, embedded array blocks for memory and DSP-style functions, MultiVolt I/O support for interfacing with 5.0 V, 3.3 V, 2.5 V, and 1.8 V logic without external level shifters, JTAG-based in-system programmability via IEEE 1149.1, PCI pull-up clamping diodes, slew-rate control, and open-drain output options configurable pin-by-pin through Altera logic options.
The device uses Altera's Look-Up Table (LUT)-based architecture with continuous FastTrack routing, delivering predictable timing closure and supporting frequencies up to 125 MHz in this speed grade. It is supported by the legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II and Quartus design flows, although modern Quartus releases no longer include this family, and designers using this device typically retain the original MAX+PLUS II toolchain or maintain pre-generated programming files.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and factory automation, legacy PCI interface bridges, and embedded control logic that requires moderate gate counts with on-chip memory. The 208-PQFP package also makes the EPF10K30AQC208-3 a common choice for board-level prototyping where fine-pitch BGA packages are not practical.
When designing with this device, attention should be paid to the MultiVolt I/O configuration: VCCINT must be tied to 3.3 V while VCCIO can be set independently to support mixed-voltage buses. Configuration via JTAG or a serial/configuration EPROM must also be considered; the device is volatile (SRAM-based) and loses configuration on power-down, so an external configuration memory is required for production designs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the Altera datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K30AQC208-3 — 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 EPF10K30AQC208-3 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Process Technology, Family, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade.
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EPF10K30AQC208-3N
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EPF10K30AQC208-1N
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EPF10K30AQI208-3N
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View Datasheet →EPF10K30AQC208-3 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX-10KA |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1,728 |
| Equivalent Gates | 30,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 12,288 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 216 |
| User I/Os | 147 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.3 µm CMOS |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | MultiVolt (5.0 / 3.3 / 2.5 / 1.8 V) |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP) |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Commercial |
| Configuration Method | SRAM (volatile), JTAG/serial EPROM |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EPF10K30AQC208-3 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O (general purpose, MultiVolt) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O (general purpose, MultiVolt) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O (general purpose, MultiVolt) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O (general purpose, MultiVolt) |
| Pin 5 | VCCINT — Core supply, 3.3 V |
| Pin 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O (general purpose, MultiVolt) |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O (general purpose, MultiVolt) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O (general purpose, MultiVolt) |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O (general purpose, MultiVolt) |
| Pin 11 | VCCIO — I/O supply, MultiVolt |
| Pin 12 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 13 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 14 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 15 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 16 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 17 | TRST — JTAG test reset |
| Pin 18 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pin 19 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pin 20 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done |
| Pin 21 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin 22 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pin 23 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin 24 | DATA0 — Configuration data in |
| Pin 25 | CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0 |
| Pin 26 | CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1 |
| Pin 27 | CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2 |
| Pin 28 | CLK3 — Dedicated clock input 3 |
| Pin 29 | DEV_CLR — Device-wide clear (active-low, optional) |
| Pin 30 | DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable (active-low, optional) |
Typical Applications
EPF10K30AQC208-3 is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Cards, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Legacy PCI Interface Bridges, Embedded Control and Glue Logic, Board-Level Prototyping and Education, Long-Life Military and Aerospace Replacement.
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EPF10K30AQC208-3 fits legacy telecom line-card designs with its 30K gates and 12,288 bits of embedded memory, which is sufficient for implementing T1/E1 framers, channel-associated signalling logic, and HDLC controllers without external memory. Its 147 user I/Os allow direct bus attachment to TDM backplanes, while MultiVolt I/O supports 5 V and 3.3 V bus signalling without level shifters, reducing board complexity in mixed-voltage legacy backplanes.
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Industrial Control and Factory Automation
In factory-automation controllers, the EPF10K30AQC208-3 serves as a flexible glue-logic and state-machine platform with enough logic density for motor-control sequencing, sensor multiplexing, and protocol bridging. The 147 I/Os accommodate multiple encoder, PWM, and serial channels, and the PQFP-208 package is easier to hand-prototype than fine-pitch BGAs, making this part popular in industrial retrofits and long-life equipment. Designers should pair it with industrial-temperature grade memory if harsh environments are expected.
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Legacy PCI Interface Bridges
The EPF10K30AQC208-3 is well-suited to legacy PCI bridge designs thanks to its on-chip PCI clamping diodes, slew-rate control, and open-drain output options configurable pin-by-pin via Altera logic options. Its MultiVolt I/O can be set to 5.0 V for the conventional PCI bus or 3.3 V for PCI-3.3V signalling, while the 12,288-bit embedded memory supports transaction buffering and FIFO functions. Pair with a serial configuration EPROM so the design self-boots on power-up.
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Embedded Control and Glue Logic
For embedded control designs that need moderate logic capacity without the overhead of a microcontroller, the EPF10K30AQC208-3 provides 30K gates and 12,288 bits of memory, ideal for state machines, custom peripherals, and bus-arbitration logic. The SRAM-based architecture is re-programmable in-system via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), enabling fast field updates and iteration. The 125 MHz internal clock supports high-speed interface bridging to DSPs and microprocessors.
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Board-Level Prototyping and Education
The EPF10K30AQC208-3 in PQFP-208 is a popular choice for university labs and prototyping platforms because the 0.5 mm pitch PQFP can be hand-soldered and breadboarded, unlike fine-pitch BGA FPGAs. Combined with the mature MAX+PLUS II design flow (still freely available from archive sources), it provides a low-cost introduction to HDL design, FSM implementation, and embedded memory usage. Its continued availability on the broker market keeps legacy lab kits operational.
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Long-Life Military and Aerospace Replacement
Although the EPF10K30AQC208-3 is the commercial-temperature variant, the same silicon is widely used in long-life avionics and defense retrofits where the PQFP-208 footprint, Altera design database, and form-fit-function compatibility provide decades of stability. The device's 30K gates and 12,288-bit embedded memory suffice for navigation displays, bus monitors, and signal-conditioning logic. For ruggedized deployment, designers typically select the industrial-temperature AQI208-3N or procure a QML-screened variant.
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Engineering reference data for EPF10K30AQC208-3 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF10K30AQC208-3N | EPF10K30AQC208-2N | EPF10K30AQC208-1N | EPF10K30AQC208-2 | EPF10K30AQI208-3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Speed Grade | -3 | -3 | -2 (faster) | -1 (fastest) | -2 (faster) | -3 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (C) | Commercial (C) | Commercial (C) | Commercial (C) | Commercial (C) | Industrial (I) |
| Equivalent Gates | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Logic Cells | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 |
| User I/Os | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 | 12,288 |
| Core Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| RoHS Compliant | unknown | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | No (no N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) |
Key Differentiators
- Identical logic/memory resources at faster speed grade in same package (vs EPF10K30AQC208-3N)
- Industrial temperature grade in same PQFP-208 footprint (vs EPF10K30AQI208-3N)
- Higher Fmax via faster speed grade at same footprint (vs EPF10K30AQC208-1N)
Design Notes
Per the FLEX-10KA datasheet, VCCINT (3.3 V core) and VCCIO (MultiVolt I/O) MUST be brought up in the sequence specified in the device family datasheet, with VCCINT stable before VCCIO to avoid latch-up. Decouple VCCINT with 0.1 µF + 10 µF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of each PQFP corner pair, and provide at least four VCCINT pins tied to a common power plane. Do NOT exceed 3.6 V on VCCINT or risk permanent damage.
PQFP-208 has 0.5 mm pitch leads and a large thermal pad region. Per the Altera PQFP package guidelines, use at least a 4-layer PCB with dedicated VCC and GND planes beneath the device. Route all 147 user I/O signals on inner layers where possible to free top/bottom layers for short breakout access, and use 0.2 mm/8 mil traces with 0.2 mm spacing for fine-pitch escape. Avoid via-in-pad unless the fab process supports it.
The EPF10K30AQC208-3 is SRAM-based and loses configuration on every power-down; an external configuration EPROM (e.g., EPC8QC100 or EPC4QC100) MUST be connected for production designs, or the device will not boot. Configuration mode is selected via MSEL[3:0] tied high or low per the datasheet; incorrect MSEL strapping is the #1 reason prototypes fail to configure. JTAG pin TRST must be pulled or driven correctly, or JTAG chain integrity is compromised.
Per Altera PQFP-208 layout guidelines, keep the four dedicated clock inputs (CLK0-CLK3) routed as differential or impedance-controlled pairs and shield with ground on both sides; clock skew directly impacts Fmax. Place the JTAG chain (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI/TRST) in a stub-free daisy chain and add a 4.7 kΩ pull-up on TCK to prevent spurious JTAG entry in noisy environments.
Compliance Information
Compliance status for the original EPF10K30AQC208-3 (without N suffix) was not extractable from the provided data; use the EPF10K30AQC208-3N variant for RoHS-compliant designs. Not AEC-Q100 qualified as a digital logic IC. FLEX-10KA family was released before some modern compliance frameworks.
