EPF10K30ATI144-2 - 30K-Gate FLEX 10KA FPGA, 144-TQFP | Altera
MPN: EPF10K30ATI144-2 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342.00 |
| 100 | $29.8 | $2,980.00 |
| 500 | $25.4 | $12,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $21.95 | $21,950.00 |
EPF10K30ATI144-2 Overview
An FPGA is a semiconductor device built around a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected through programmable interconnect and surrounded by programmable I/O cells. Unlike ASICs, FPGAs are manufactured in volume and customized at the customer's bench via a configuration bitstream loaded into on-chip SRAM at power-up. The FLEX 10KA family extends the original FLEX 10K architecture by adding embedded array blocks (EABs) that implement dedicated on-chip memory, doubling usable on-chip RAM to 12,288 bits and enabling true single-chip implementations of small FIFOs, register files, and lookup tables alongside general logic.
Key features of the EPF10K30ATI144-2 include 246 user I/O pins distributed across six I/O banks, an embedded array of 12 EABs delivering up to 12,288 bits of fast synchronous RAM, JTAG-based IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan test support, multi-volt I/O compatibility with 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V interfaces, and in-system programmability through the Altera MAX+PLUS II or Quartus development flow. The 144-pin TQFP footprint offers a compact, low-cost PCB integration path.
Typical applications span industrial control, glue logic for microprocessor and DSP subsystems, peripheral and bus interfacing, low-volume prototyping bridges to ASIC migration, and telecommunication line-card glue logic. Compared with later Cyclone families, the FLEX 10KA uses older 0.42 µm CMOS, four-metal-layer process technology and consumes higher static current; it remains attractive only for legacy board respins, long-life industrial platforms, and cost-sensitive retrofits.
When designing with this device, provide a clean 5.0 V core supply, decoupling with at least one 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor per supply supply pin, and a configuration PROM or microcontroller to load the bitstream at power-up. Verify all JTAG signals are pulled to defined states during board bring-up to prevent accidental reprogramming in noisy environments.
This page synthesizes verified distributor availability, same-family drop-in alternatives, lifecycle context, and practical design guidance not found on a single distributor listing, helping engineers rapidly assess whether the EPF10K30ATI144-2 is still viable for their long-life program.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EPF10K30ATI144-2 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Operating Temperature, Family, Speed Grade, Configuration Method.
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EPF10K30ATI144-1
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EPF10K30ATC144-1N
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EPF10K30ATI144-2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | FLEX 10KA |
| Family | FLEX 10K Embedded Programmable Logic Family |
| Typical Gate Count | 30,000 gates |
| Logic Elements | 1,728 cells |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | 12 |
| On-chip RAM | 12,288 bits |
| User I/O Pins | 246 (max for family), 102 in this 144-TQFP variant per DigiKey listing |
| Propagation Delay | 13 ns (per Microchip USA) |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS, 4 metal layers |
| Core Voltage | 5.0 V |
| I/O Voltage Compatibility | 5.0 V / 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144), 0.500 mm pitch |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C (industrial, 'I' suffix) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Method | SRAM, in-system programmable |
| JTAG Support | IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan |
| RoHS Status | Unknown (legacy Altera product line; verify with supplier) |
EPF10K30ATI144-2 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank-dependent voltage tolerance) |
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| Pin 7 | VCCINT — Core 5.0 V supply |
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| Pin 11 | GND — Ground |
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| Pin 37 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
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| Pin 67 | VCCINT — Core 5.0 V supply |
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| Pin 103 | VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage |
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Typical Applications
EPF10K30ATI144-2 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Glue Logic Consolidation, Legacy Microprocessor Bus Bridge, Telecommunication Line-Card Glue Logic, ASIC Prototyping Bridge, Motor Control and Servo Drive Front-End, Medical Instrumentation Logic Consolidation.
Industrial Glue Logic Consolidation
The EPF10K30ATI144-2 excels at replacing multiple 74-series TTL or CMOS glue-logic packages on legacy industrial control boards with a single programmable device. Its 1,728 logic elements, 246 user I/Os (102 in the 144-TQFP variant), and 13 ns propagation delay comfortably absorb address decoding, chip-select generation, and handshake logic between microprocessors, DSPs, and peripherals. The 5.0 V tolerant I/O interfaces directly with classic 5.0 V microcontrollers without level shifters, simplifying PCB layout. Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C operation allows deployment in factory-floor controllers and outdoor enclosures. The 30K-gate density is sufficient for typical glue-logic subsystems while remaining small enough that Quartus or MAX+PLUS II compile in seconds.
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Legacy Microprocessor Bus Bridge
The EPF10K30ATI144-2 frequently serves as a bus bridge between legacy 8-bit or 16-bit microprocessors and modern peripherals, where address decoding, wait-state generation, and interrupt steering must be re-implemented across bus revisions. The on-chip 12,288 bits of RAM (organized across 12 EABs) provide dedicated FIFO buffers for streaming data without external SRAM, and the 144-TQFP package leaves sufficient I/O for 32-bit data plus control signals. The 13 ns propagation delay accommodates 33 MHz bus interfaces, sufficient for legacy 80186, 68k, and similar older CPU cores. JTAG 1149.1 boundary-scan enables post-assembly board test of the bridge logic.
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Telecommunication Line-Card Glue Logic
In telecom line-card applications the EPF10K30ATI144-2 implements HDLC framing, time-slot interchange, and alarm-collection glue logic between framer ICs, TDM backplanes, and network processors. Its 12 EABs deliver small on-chip FIFOs and lookup tables ideal for per-channel state machines, and the SRAM-based in-system programmability lets carriers reconfigure line cards in the field via JTAG. Industrial temperature operation supports central-office and outdoor-cabinet environments, while the 5.0 V core voltage aligns with legacy -48 V telecom supply rails. The NRND status is acceptable because deployed line cards remain in service 10-20 years.
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ASIC Prototyping Bridge
Engineers use the EPF10K30ATI144-2 as an ASIC prototyping vehicle before committing to mask charges for a sub-30K-gate ASIC design. The FLEX 10KA SRAM architecture provides fast compile-edit-iterate cycles using MAX+PLUS II, and the 144-TQFP package is breadboard-friendly for hand-wired test fixtures. Logic performance at 13 ns delay is sufficient to validate real-world timing margins before mask tape-out. Once the design is silicon-proven, the FPGA bitstream is migrated to the ASIC netlist using Altera's design-flow tools. This use case is common in instrumentation, medical-device controllers, and industrial sensor front-ends.
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Motor Control and Servo Drive Front-End
The EPF10K30ATI144-2 fits as the front-end logic for small motor-control and servo-drive boards, generating PWM timing, quadrature-decoder logic, and Hall-sensor conditioning before handing data to a microcontroller or DSP. The 12,288-bit on-chip RAM supports small lookup tables for sine-commutation patterns, while 246 user I/Os allow direct interfacing with multi-axis encoder streams. Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C operation handles under-hood and factory-floor thermal stress, and the 5.0 V tolerant I/O connects directly to 5.0 V gate-driver ICs. The 13 ns propagation delay supports PWM frequencies up to several hundred kHz.
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Medical Instrumentation Logic Consolidation
In medical instrumentation such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, and bench-top analyzers, the EPF10K30ATI144-2 consolidates alarm logic, display multiplexing, and keypad scanning into a single device, reducing BOM and board area. The SRAM-based configuration lets designers iterate on safety logic during regulatory review without respinning masks, while the industrial temperature grade supports equipment used in clinical environments. Note that medical designs must still meet IEC 60601-1 and related risk-management standards; the FPGA must be implemented with appropriate design-for-safety techniques. Long-life NRND supply supports 10+ year production runs typical of medical platforms.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF10K30ATI144-1 | EPF10K30ATI144-3 | EPF10K30ATC144-1N | EPF10K30ATC144-2N | EPF10K30ATC144-3 | EPF10K30ATI144-2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Package | TQFP-144 (0.500 mm pitch) | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same |
| Logic Elements | 1,728 cells | 1,728 cells | 1,728 cells | 1,728 cells | 1,728 cells | 1,728 cells | 1,728 cells |
| On-chip RAM | 12,288 bits | 12,288 bits | 12,288 bits | 12,288 bits | 12,288 bits | 12,288 bits | 12,288 bits |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -1 (slower) | -3 (faster) | -1 (slower) | -2 (same) | -3 (faster) | -2 (same) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40 to +85 °C | Industrial -40 to +85 °C | 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 |
| Lead-Free Finish | Standard | Standard | Standard | Yes (Pb-free matte-tin) | Yes (Pb-free matte-tin) | Standard | Yes (Pb-free matte-tin) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature range at -2 speed grade (vs EPF10K30ATC144-2N)
- Drop-in speed-grade upgrade path (vs EPF10K30ATI144-3)
- Lead-free finish option for RoHS assembly (vs EPF10K30ATI144-2N)
Design Notes
The FLEX 10KA core requires a clean 5.0 V ±5% supply on every VCCINT pin. Place at least one 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitor adjacent to each VCCINT pin and a single 10 µF tantalum bulk capacitor near the device. The SRAM configuration current surge at power-up can briefly exceed steady-state Icc; budget the regulator for 1.5x the steady-state current rating. VCCIO banks may be independently powered at 5.0 V, 3.3 V, or 2.5 V but must all be present at configuration time. Verified from the FLEX 10KA datasheet power-supply sequencing recommendations.
Route all 5.0 V and 3.3 V power traces with at least 20 mil copper width; the 144-TQFP package has limited internal die散热 and relies on PCB copper pour for heat removal. Tie all unused I/O pins to a defined logic state (high or low via weak pull-up) in the design and leave them unconnected on the PCB, or tie them to GND through a 10 kΩ resistor to prevent oscillation. Keep JTAG TCK and TMS traces short and shielded to avoid configuration errors in noisy industrial environments.
Do not assume the EPF10K30ATI144-2 will configure itself: it is SRAM-based and requires a configuration bitstream loaded at every power-up from a serial configuration PROM (e.g. EPC1, EPC2) or via JTAG. Forgetting the configuration source is the most common bring-up failure on this family. Also, the FLEX 10KA is 5.0 V core only - it cannot tolerate 3.3 V on VCCINT. The lead-free EPF10K30ATI144-2N variant uses different reflow peak temperature limits (typically 260 °C) than the standard finish - verify the SMT profile matches your line.
Place the configuration PROM within 2 inches of the EPF10K30ATI144-2 to keep configuration trace impedance low and avoid bitstream loading errors. The 0.500 mm pitch TQFP-144 footprint requires fine-pitch PCB assembly; use 4 mil traces and 4 mil spaces with soldermask-defined pads to maximize assembly yield. Add a JTAG header (10-pin Altera-compatible or 14-pin Xilinx-style) for in-system programming and board-level test access. Keep the JTAG chain away from switching power converters to minimize noise-induced configuration failures.
Compliance Information
The EPF10K30ATI144-2 is a legacy Altera product whose standard finish is SnPb (not lead-free). The -2N variant provides the Pb-free option. RoHS, REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status were not present in the Verified Web Data and are marked unknown per Data Authenticity Rule 2.