EPF10K30EQC208-3N - 30K Gates FLEX 10KE FPGA, 208-PQFP | Intel
MPN: EPF10K30EQC208-3N ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $78.5 | $78.50 |
| 10 | $70.65 | $706.50 |
| 100 | $62.8 | $6,280.00 |
| 500 | $55.95 | $27,975.00 |
| 1,000 | $49.1 | $49,100.00 |
EPF10K30EQC208-3N Overview
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and programmable I/O cells that the user can program to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs sit between fixed-function ASICs and software-driven microcontrollers in the system hierarchy: digital logic IC -> programmable logic -> FPGA -> System-on-Chip (SoC) FPGA. The FLEX 10KE family was Intel's (originally Altera's) industry-first embedded programmable logic device family with on-chip SRAM blocks, enabling System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration via its embedded array blocks (EABs).
Key features include 216 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) organized across the device fabric, embedded array blocks providing dedicated SRAM for true dual-port or single-port memory functions, in-system programmability via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface, and multi-voltage I/O support allowing 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5 V interfaces on the same die. The device's CMOS SRAM-based configuration memory supports unlimited reconfiguration cycles, making it ideal for prototyping and design iteration. The commercial temperature grade (0 °C to 70 °C) targets mainstream industrial and consumer embedded designs.
Typical applications include glue logic replacement, bus-bridging interfaces, custom state-machine controllers, DSP co-processing front-ends, and legacy system refresh designs where a programmable logic upgrade path is desired. The on-chip EABs allow implementation of small FIFOs, dual-port RAM, and ROM look-up tables without consuming general-purpose logic.
When designing with this part, remember that the SRAM configuration memory must be loaded on every power-up via a configuration PROM (EPC2, EPC8, or EPC16) or a microcontroller host. Pin compatibility within the FLEX 10KE family allows design migration across speed grades and package options on the same PCB footprint, simplifying inventory and second-source planning.
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| Family | FLEX 10KE |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1,728 |
| Typical Gates | 30,000 |
| Total RAM Bits | 24,576 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 216 |
| User I/Os | 147 |
| Internal Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 0.6 ns (typical) |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm CMOS |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial) |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP, plastic) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Memory | SRAM (volatile, requires external PROM) |
| JTAG Support | IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan |
EPF10K30EQC208-3N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (Bank 1 or 2) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 6 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 voltage supply |
| Pin 7 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 14 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 15 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 16 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 21 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 22 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 30 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 voltage supply |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 37 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 45 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 50 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 52 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 voltage supply |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 61 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 65 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 68 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 voltage supply |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 76 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 78 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 86 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 voltage supply |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 90 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 96 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 100 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 101 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 102 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 voltage supply |
| Pin 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 109 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 110 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 111 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 112 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 116 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 118 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 voltage supply |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 121 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 124 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 126 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 128 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 133 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 136 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 voltage supply |
| Pin 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 140 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 141 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 142 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 145 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 146 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 147 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 148 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 149 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 150 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 151 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 152 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 voltage supply |
| Pin 153 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 154 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 155 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 156 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 157 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 158 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 159 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 160 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 161 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 162 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 163 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 164 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 165 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 166 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 167 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 168 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 voltage supply |
| Pin 169 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 170 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 171 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 172 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 173 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 174 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 175 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 176 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 177 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 178 | nCONFIG — Configuration start (active-low) |
| Pin 179 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pin 180 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done |
| Pin 181 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin 182 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin 183 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin 184 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pin 185 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 186 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 187 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 188 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 189 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 190 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 191 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 192 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 voltage supply |
| Pin 193 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 194 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 195 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 196 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 197 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 198 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 199 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 200 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 201 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 202 | VCCINT — Core 2.5 V supply |
| Pin 203 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 204 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 205 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 206 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 207 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 208 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Typical Applications
EPF10K30EQC208-3N is suitable for 6 applications: Glue Logic and Bus Bridging, Custom State-Machine Controllers, DSP Co-Processing Front-End, Legacy System Refresh and Industrial Retrofits, Telecom Line-Card Interface Logic, Embedded Memory and FIFO Buffers.
Glue Logic and Bus Bridging
The EPF10K30EQC208-3N is ideally suited for glue-logic replacement between microprocessors, memory, and peripherals on legacy boards. With 1,728 logic elements and 147 user I/Os, it can replace dozens of 74-series TTL/CMOS parts while consolidating bus-protocol conversion logic. The 200 MHz internal clock and 0.6 ns propagation delay handle high-speed address/data bus multiplexing and timing-skew correction. Designers use the device to bridge 8/16/32-bit buses, generate chip-select decoders, and implement wait-state insertion logic. Pin compatibility across the FLEX 10KE 208-PQFP family allows design reuse when migrating speed grades or qualifying second sources.
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Custom State-Machine Controllers
For implementing complex state machines and protocol controllers, the EPF10K30EQC208-3N delivers the right combination of LUT density, dedicated flip-flops, and JTAG debug support. Its 216 Logic Array Blocks provide ample registers for state encoding and pipelined control logic, while embedded array blocks (EABs) handle small FIFO and lookup-table memory. The 2.5 V core combined with selectable I/O voltages (2.5 V/3.3 V/5 V) simplifies integration with mixed-voltage legacy controllers. In-system programmability via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface enables rapid state-machine iteration during prototype bring-up without IC swaps.
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DSP Co-Processing Front-End
The EPF10K30EQC208-3N serves as a flexible DSP co-processor front-end for filtering, FFT pre-processing, and data-acquisition pipelines. Its 24,576 bits of distributed SRAM enable small-to-medium data buffers and coefficient tables, while the 200 MHz internal clock supports high-sample-rate front ends in conjunction with external ADC/DAC chips. Multi-voltage I/O banks allow direct interfacing with 5 V legacy ADCs and 3.3 V modern DSPs without level shifters. Designers can implement systolic FIR filters, FFT butterflies, and digital down-conversion stages in the same fabric, accelerating prototype DSP designs before ASIC migration.
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Legacy System Refresh and Industrial Retrofits
When modernizing legacy industrial control or telecom boards, the EPF10K30EQC208-3N allows engineers to consolidate discrete logic, custom PAL/GAL arrays, and obsolete ASICs into a single reprogrammable device. Its commercial 0 °C to 70 °C operating range suits indoor industrial enclosures, while 5 V-tolerant I/O banks directly interface with original legacy bus transceivers. On-board JTAG reconfiguration lets field technicians update control logic without desoldering parts, ideal for retrofitting production lines. The SRAM-based configuration memory supports unlimited in-system firmware updates over a product's lifetime.
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Telecom Line-Card Interface Logic
Telecom line cards often require dense programmable logic for HDLC framing, T1/E1 aggregation, and proprietary bus-protocol adaptation. The EPF10K30EQC208-3N offers 147 user I/Os to handle multiple serial links in parallel, while embedded array blocks (EABs) provide the dual-port RAM needed for small transmit/receive FIFOs. Its 200 MHz internal clock rate and 0.6 ns propagation delay enable low-latency serial protocol processing. The 2.5 V core minimizes power consumption on densely populated line cards, and the JTAG interface supports boundary-scan board test in high-volume manufacturing.
Recommended
Embedded Memory and FIFO Buffers
The EPF10K30EQC208-3N's 24,576 bits of on-chip dual-port SRAM, distributed across its embedded array blocks, are ideal for implementing small-to-medium FIFOs, dual-port buffers, and lookup tables. Each EAB can be configured as 256×8, 512×4, 1024×2, or 2048×1 true dual-port RAM, supporting independent read/write clocks. Combined with 147 user I/Os and 216 LABs for address generation and flag logic, the device fits applications such as video line buffers, communication FIFOs, and waveform look-up tables. Designers can trade off EAB count against general logic for memory- or logic-dominated designs.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF10K30EQC208-3 | EPF10K30EQC208-2N | EPF10K30EQC208-2 | EPF10K30EQC208-1N | EPF10K30EQC208-1 | EPF10K30EQC208-1X |
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| Package | 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP) | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Speed Grade | -3 (slowest commercial) | -3 | -2 (faster) | -2 (faster) | -1 (fastest) | -1 (fastest) | -1 industrial |
| Logic Elements | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 | 1,728 |
| User I/Os | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 |
| RAM Bits | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 | 24,576 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 to 70 °C) | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial |
| Lifecycle Status | Last-time-buy / obsolete | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy |
Key Differentiators
- Industry-first FLEX 10KE architecture with enhanced embedded array blocks (EABs) (vs EPF10K30AQC208-1N (FLEX 10KA family))
- Pin-compatible 208-PQFP package across speed grades (vs EPF10K30EFC484-3N (484-pin BGA))
- Multi-voltage I/O support (2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V) on the same die (vs EPF10K100EBC356-1 (Cyclone family predecessor))
Design Notes
The EPF10K30EQC208-3N requires a 2.5 V core supply (VCCINT) with ±5 % tolerance and four I/O bank voltages (VCCIO1-4) that can be independently set to 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5 V. Place 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitors adjacent to every VCCINT pin (typically 8 distributed) and bulk 33 µF tantalum capacitors on each VCCIO bank. Estimated Icc current at 200 MHz with all I/O toggling is 250-400 mA; verify with worst-case test patterns from the FLEX 10KE PowerPlay tool.
For the 208-pin PQFP package, allocate at least 4 signal layers and one ground plane. Maintain 50 Ω controlled impedance on clock and JTAG traces and use 90 Ω differential routing for LVDS where applicable. Place the EPC2/EPC8 configuration PROM within 2 inches of the FPGA to avoid configuration-clock skew issues. Ensure pin 1 marker dot orientation matches the package land pattern; PQFP pin numbering increases counter-clockwise from the marker.
Estimated: configuration bitstream size for the EPF10K30E is approximately 160 Kbits. Selecting an undersized EPC2 (1 Mbit) PROM will cause configuration failures. Always tie nCONFIG high through a 4.7 kΩ resistor and add 1 µF bypass on the nSTATUS pin to suppress false configuration-start events during power-up. Do not leave MSEL pins floating - tie them to defined logic levels per the configuration mode (PS, AS, JTAG).
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance status varies by lot date code; the 'N' suffix historically indicates lead-free finish but cannot be guaranteed without specific lot traceability. AEC-Q100 not applicable (FPGA is not automotive-qualified). Verify compliance with distributor per-lot documentation before placing in production.