EPF10K30EQC208-2N - FLEX 10KE FPGA, 30K Gates, 208-PQFP | Intel
MPN: EPF10K30EQC208-2N ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342.00 |
| 100 | $28.95 | $2,895.00 |
| 500 | $24.1 | $12,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $19.75 | $19,750.00 |
EPF10K30EQC208-2N Overview
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that combines the high density of gate arrays with the flexibility of in-system configuration. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy - above SPLDs and CPLDs - and are widely used as application-specific accelerators, glue logic, and System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SoPC) building blocks. The FLEX 10KE family was Altera's first embedded programmable logic device family, integrating dedicated Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) with general-purpose logic for memory-intensive designs.
Key features include 216 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 12 Embedded Array Blocks, a 0.6 ns propagation delay per logic element, and SRAM-based configuration. The "C" speed grade with "-2N" suffix denotes the commercial temperature range (0 °C to 70 °C) and a specific speed bin. The PQFP-208 package uses gull-wing leads and is intended for surface-mount assembly on standard FR-4 boards.
The FLEX 10KE architecture blends SRAM lookup tables with embedded memory, making it well suited for digital signal processing paths, protocol bridging, and custom peripheral implementations. Its 2.5 V core supply and PCI-compliant I/O buffers allow direct interfacing with industry-standard buses. Designers leverage the Quartus II design suite (legacy MAX+PLUS II supported) for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control glue logic, ASIC prototyping, and legacy PCI bus interfaces. The combination of 1,728 logic elements, 24 Kbit embedded memory, and 147 user I/Os makes this device suitable for medium-complexity glue-logic and bus-interface tasks where modern low-cost FPGAs would over-specify the design.
When designing with this part, verify availability from authorized sources because the FLEX 10KE family is a legacy product line with limited new-stock availability. Plan migration paths to Cyclone series or later if long-term lifecycle support is required.
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| Series | FLEX 10KE |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1,728 |
| Total RAM Bits | 24,576 |
| Number of Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 216 |
| Number of Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | 12 |
| Typical Gates | 30,000 |
| User I/Os | 147 |
| Package | 208-PQFP (FQFP, gull-wing) |
| Pin Count | 208 |
| Internal Frequency (Max) | 200 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 0.6 ns |
| Core Supply Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm CMOS |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 70 °C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | -2 (C speed grade) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EPF10K30EQC208-2N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (function depends on design configuration) |
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| Pin 7 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
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| Pin 11 | GND — Ground reference |
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| Pin 16 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
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| Pin 23 | GND — Ground reference |
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| Pin 30 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
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| Pin 50 | GND — Ground reference |
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| Pin 58 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
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| Pin 174 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
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| Pin 203 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
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Typical Applications
EPF10K30EQC208-2N is suitable for 6 applications: PCI Bus Interface and Add-in Card Glue Logic, Telecommunications Line Card Interface Logic, ASIC Prototyping and Pre-silicon Validation, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Legacy Digital Signal Processing Frontend, Custom Peripheral and Memory Controller Implementation.
PCI Bus Interface and Add-in Card Glue Logic
The EPF10K30EQC208-2N's 147 user I/Os and PCI-compliant I/O buffers operating at 33 MHz make it well suited for legacy PCI bus interface designs. Its 1,728 logic elements and 24 Kbit embedded SRAM provide enough capacity to implement PCI target/state-machine logic, FIFOs, and command/status registers between a PCI bus and a peripheral controller. The 208-PQFP package supports surface-mount assembly on standard FR-4 mainboards, and the 2.5 V core with 3.3 V tolerant I/Os meets PCI 2.1 electrical specifications. The -2 speed bin delivers 0.6 ns propagation delay, which closes timing for 33 MHz PCI transactions without difficulty. For modern PCI Express designs, migrate to Cyclone IV GX or later.
Recommended
Telecommunications Line Card Interface Logic
Telecommunications line cards frequently require protocol bridging, framing, and clock-recovery glue logic between framers, serializers, and network processors. The EPF10K30EQC208-2N's 1,728 logic elements and 12 Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) provide the memory resources needed for small FIFO buffers and lookup-table based protocol handling, while the 147 I/Os accommodate multi-port framer interfaces. Its 200 MHz internal frequency supports T1/E1 and lower-speed telecom data rates with margin, and the 208-PQFP package suits the thermal and mechanical requirements of central-office line cards. The 0.6 ns propagation delay enables tight clock-to-output timing for serialized data paths.
Recommended
ASIC Prototyping and Pre-silicon Validation
The EPF10K30EQC208-2N serves as an effective ASIC prototyping platform for designs in the 20K-30K gate range, allowing engineers to validate RTL code and architectural decisions before committing to mask sets. Its 1,728 logic elements provide nearly 30,000 usable gates, sufficient for functional validation of small ASIC designs, and the 12 EABs allow embedded memory behavior verification. Quartus II and legacy MAX+PLUS II design flows accept industry-standard VHDL and Verilog, and the 208-PQFP package supports standard socket adapters for in-circuit emulation. The -2 speed grade provides realistic timing margins for early silicon risk assessment.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Factory Automation
Industrial controllers require deterministic glue logic between sensors, actuators, motor drives, and fieldbus networks. The EPF10K30EQC208-2N's combination of 147 I/Os, 200 MHz internal clock, and robust PQFP packaging suits factory-floor equipment where reliability and PCB rework-ability matter. Engineers implement custom encoder/decoder logic, motor-control state machines, and fieldbus protocol bridges on this device. The 0.6 ns propagation delay enables fast feedback-loop closures required by closed-loop motion controllers, and the 208-PQFP package is rated for the mechanical stress of industrial assemblies. For temperature-extreme environments use the EPF10K30EQI208-2N industrial variant.
Recommended
Legacy Digital Signal Processing Frontend
DSP frontend applications such as custom FIR/IIR filter implementation, sample-rate conversion, and audio mixing benefit from the EPF10K30EQC208-2N's combination of logic elements and embedded memory. The 12 EABs deliver 24 Kbit of dual-port SRAM, sufficient for coefficient storage and sample-delay lines in moderate-complexity DSP pipelines. Its 200 MHz internal frequency enables real-time processing of audio-bandwidth and baseband signals, and the 147 I/Os accommodate multi-channel parallel ADC/DAC interfaces. Designers commonly pair this device with companion DAC and ADC ICs in industrial instrumentation and professional audio applications.
Recommended
Custom Peripheral and Memory Controller Implementation
The EPF10K30EQC208-2N is widely deployed as a custom peripheral controller in embedded systems where off-the-shelf microcontrollers lack the required interface flexibility. Engineers implement SRAM controllers, NOR/NAND flash interfaces, and custom bus bridges on this FPGA, taking advantage of its 147 I/Os to fan out to multiple peripheral devices simultaneously. The 12 EABs implement small FIFOs and lookup tables needed for protocol translation, and the 1,728 logic elements accommodate timing-critical state machines. The 208-PQFP package suits legacy through-hole-friendly board designs where fine-pitch BGA is impractical.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF10K30EQC208-2 | EPF10K30EQC208-1N | EPF10K30EQC208-1 | EPF10K30EQI208-2N | EPF10K30AQC208-1N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-PQFP (FQFP, gull-wing) | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Family | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KE | FLEX 10KA |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 | -1 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -2 | -1 (slower, different family) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to 70C) | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Commercial |
| Typical Gates | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 (FLEX 10KA, no EABs) |
| Logic Elements | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 (similar, different architecture) |
| Embedded Array Blocks | 12 EABs | 12 EABs | 12 EABs | 12 EABs | 12 EABs | 0 EABs (10KA architecture lacks embedded array) |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 5.0 V |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Embedded Array Block (EAB) count in 30K-gate FLEX 10KE family (vs EPF10K30AQC208-1N)
- Faster -2 speed grade with 0.6 ns propagation delay (vs EPF10K30EQC208-1N)
- Industrial temperature variant available with same pinout (vs EPF10K30EQI208-2N)
Design Notes
Estimated: At 200 MHz internal frequency and 100% logic utilization, the EPF10K30EQC208-2N core draws approximately 200-300 mA from the 2.5 V VCCINT rail. Provide at least four 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitors near the package, plus one bulk 47 µF tantalum or 100 µF electrolytic capacitor on the 2.5 V rail. The VCCIO supply (3.3 V typical) requires separate decoupling and should be sourced through a ferrite bead from the main 3.3 V rail to suppress switching noise. Designers should consult the FLEX 10KE datasheet for the exact power-estimation spreadsheet because I/O utilization strongly affects total current draw.
The 208-pin PQFP uses 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads, requiring careful PCB layout. Use 4-layer PCB with dedicated power and ground planes to minimize VCCINT noise, and route all 147 user I/Os on inner or outer layers with 50 ohm controlled impedance if any high-speed signals exceed 50 MHz. Place a configuration EEPROM (e.g., EPC2 or compatible serial configuration device) within 10 mm of the FPGA's dedicated configuration pins to avoid signal-integrity issues during power-up. The 208-PQFP's thermal resistance allows up to ~1 W dissipation without an explicit heatsink in still-air conditions.
Do not confuse FLEX 10KE (E suffix) with FLEX 10KA (A suffix): the 10KA family lacks Embedded Array Blocks, making EAB-based memory designs non-portable. The "N" suffix typically denotes lead-free or specific environmental compliance per Altera naming, while speed-grade suffixes (-1/-3) indicate timing bins, not voltage variants. Verify configuration-mode selection (PS, AS, JTAG) matches your chosen configuration EEPROM, and ensure nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE pull-up resistors are present per the FLEX 10KE datasheet to avoid power-up lockup.
Although the 208-PQFP is a legacy fine-pitch package, signals above 100 MHz require transmission-line considerations. Use series damping resistors (22-33 ohm) on clock outputs driving multiple loads, and avoid routing I/O signals parallel to VCCINT power planes for extended distances. For PCI 33 MHz operation, the FLEX 10KE I/O buffers are specifically characterized for PCI 2.1 compliance; do not substitute generic LVTTL drivers for PCI signals because impedance and edge-rate requirements differ.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH compliance status not confirmed in provided web data; the N suffix on EPF10K30EQC208-2N typically denotes lead-free per Altera/Intel legacy naming. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for this commercial-grade FPGA. FLEX 10KE family is in last-time-buy status per distributor pages.