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EPF10K30ETC144-1 - FLEX 10KE FPGA, 30K Gates, 144-LQFP | Altera

MPN: EPF10K30ETC144-1 ✗ End of Life

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5.0 V Vdss 144-LQFP (LFQFP), 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch Package 80 MHz Speed

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Price updated: 2026-09-11

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Qty	Unit Price	Extended
1	$48.5	$48.50
10	$42	$420.00
100	$35.5	$3,550.00
500	$28.75	$14,375.00
1,000	$22.4	$22,400.00

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EPF10K30ETC144-1 Overview

The Altera (Intel PSG) EPF10K30ETC144-1 is a member of the FLEX 10KE family of SRAM-based FPGAs delivering approximately 30,000 typical gates and 1,728 logic elements (LEs) in a 144-pin LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Pack) package with gull-wing leads. The device integrates an embedded array block (EAB) architecture that combines look-up table logic with dedicated SRAM blocks, supporting System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration typical of late-1990s / early-2000s Altera programmable logic. The "E" suffix denotes the enhanced FLEX 10KE generation with higher density and faster I/O than the original FLEX 10K family, while the "-1" speed grade denotes the slowest commercial-speed bin of this device.

A field programmable gate array (FPGA) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and programmable I/O cells. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy: PLD -> CPLD/FPGA -> SRAM-based FPGA -> FLEX 10KE family. Unlike CPLDs which use non-volatile fuse/flash memory, FPGAs like the FLEX 10KE use SRAM configuration cells and must be reconfigured on every power-up from an external PROM or flash device.

Key features of the EPF10K30ETC144-1 include up to 102 user I/O pins, six EAB blocks providing 12,288 bits of embedded SRAM, 216 logic array blocks (LABs), and a typical internal performance of 80 MHz. The device operates from a single 5.0 V supply for the core and I/O, supports 5.0 V PCI-compliant I/O standards, and is offered in a commercial temperature grade (0C to 70C). The 144-LQFP package provides a 22 mm x 22 mm body size with 0.5 mm pitch, suitable for through-hole or socketed prototyping as well as surface-mount production.

The FLEX 10KE architecture combines fine-grained logic elements with embedded array blocks (EABs) that can be configured as RAM, ROM, or multiplier functions. Each logic element contains a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, and dedicated carry chain logic for arithmetic operations. The high interconnect density supports predictable timing closure for designs up to 30K gates, making the EPF10K30E well suited to glue logic, bus interfacing, and peripheral controller functions.

Typical applications for the EPF10K30ETC144-1 include industrial control glue logic, PCI bus interface bridges, peripheral controllers in embedded systems, telecommunication line cards, and legacy designs being maintained or replicated. The 102 user I/Os provide generous connectivity for parallel buses, memory interfaces, and custom peripheral logic. The device is also used in test and measurement equipment, prototype ASIC emulation, and educational platforms that require a self-sufficient, easily programmed logic device.

When designing with this part, engineers should note that the FLEX 10KE is now in a legacy lifecycle status and is no longer recommended for new designs. Intel PSG has migrated customers to Cyclone-series FPGAs (Cyclone, Cyclone II, Cyclone IV) for new product development. The 5.0 V core supply is uncommon in modern designs which favor 1.2 V-3.3 V cores, so any replacement will likely require both a logic re-design and a PCB-level power rail re-design.

This page consolidates distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes - information not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.

Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K30ETC144-1 — 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 EPF10K30ETC144-1 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Internal Frequency (max), Family.

EPF10K30ATC144-1N

Intel

Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)

Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C (Commercial)

Internal Frequency (max): 166.67 MHz