EPF10K30RI208-4N - 30K Gates FLEX 10K FPGA | Intel/Altera
MPN: EPF10K30RI208-4N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $56 | $56.00 |
| 10 | $50.4 | $504.00 |
| 100 | $44.8 | $4,480.00 |
| 250 | $40.6 | $10,150.00 |
| 500 | $36.4 | $18,200.00 |
EPF10K30RI208-4N Overview
What is an FPGA? A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is a semiconductor IC containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and I/O cells that the designer can reconfigure after manufacture to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs sit above microcontrollers and ASICs in the design flexibility hierarchy: more flexible than ASICs (reprogrammable) but more deterministic and parallel than microcontrollers. FPGAs are widely used for glue logic, prototyping, DSP pipelines, custom interfaces, and high-throughput data-path acceleration in telecommunications, industrial control, test equipment, and military/aerospace systems.
Key features include 216 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 6 Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) for distributed RAM/ROM, built-in JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) boundary-scan support, and SRAM-based configuration loaded from a serial PROM or microprocessor. The device supports MultiVolt I/O for interfacing to 3.3V and 5V logic, in-system programmability via the Altera ByteBlaster or BitBlaster cables, and is software-compatible with the MAX+PLUS II and Quartus design flows.
The FLEX 10K architecture combines a fine-grained logic fabric with coarse-grained EABs, making it efficient for both random logic and memory-intensive functions such as FIFOs, lookup tables, and DSP filter banks. Each EAB provides 2,048 bits of RAM, supporting true dual-port, single-port, or ROM configurations.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, telecom multiplexer/cross-connect hardware, military signal processing, prototyping ASICs, and legacy system retrofits. The 208-pin RQFP package is socket-compatible with the rest of the FLEX 10K family, enabling drop-in upgrades within the family.
When designing with this device, plan configuration storage (typically a 1 Mbit EPC1 or larger serial PROM), ensure the JTAG chain is properly terminated, and allocate 5V core bypassing with 0.1 µF + 10 µF capacitors near each supply pin.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, FLEX 10K family cross-references, and practical design notes not consolidated in a single manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K30RI208-4N — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
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View Datasheet →EPF10K30RI208-4N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 10K |
| Logic Elements | 1,728 cells |
| Equivalent Gates | 30,000 gates |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 216 |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | 6 |
| Total RAM Bits | 12,288 bits |
| User I/Os | 147 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM |
| Core Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| Package | 208-pin Power QFP (RQFP) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial) |
| Configuration Method | SRAM, serial (EPC1/EPC2) |
| JTAG Support | Yes (IEEE 1149.1) |
| MultiVolt I/O | Yes (3.3V and 5V interface) |
| RoHS Status | Lead-free / RoHS compliant |
EPF10K30RI208-4N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 5 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 12 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3V or 5V) |
| Pin 13 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 20 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 23 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 28 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 32 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 36 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 40 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 43 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 48 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 52 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 55 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 59 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 63 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 67 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 68 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 70 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 75 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 76 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 78 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 79 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 83 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 86 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 90 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 91 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 95 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 99 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 100 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 101 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 102 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 103 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 104 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 105 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 107 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 109 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 110 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 111 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 112 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 115 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 116 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 118 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 121 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 123 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 124 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 127 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 128 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 131 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 133 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 134 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 136 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 137 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 138 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 139 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 140 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 141 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 142 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 143 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 144 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 145 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 146 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 147 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 148 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 149 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 150 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 151 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 152 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 153 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 154 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 155 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 156 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 157 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 158 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 159 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 160 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 161 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 162 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 163 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 164 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 165 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 166 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 167 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 168 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 169 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 170 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 171 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 172 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 173 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 174 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 175 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 176 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 177 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 178 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 179 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 180 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 181 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 182 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 183 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low reset) |
| Pin 184 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pin 185 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done |
| Pin 186 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin 187 | DATA — Configuration data input |
| Pin 188 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 189 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 190 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 191 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 192 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 193 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 194 | VCCIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 195 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 196 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 197 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 198 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 199 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 200 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 201 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 202 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 203 | VCCINT — 5V core supply |
| Pin 204 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 205 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 206 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 207 | I/O — User I/O bank |
| Pin 208 | I/O — User I/O bank |
Typical Applications
EPF10K30RI208-4N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Telecom Multiplexer / Cross-Connect, ASIC Prototyping, Legacy Industrial Control / Retrofit, DSP Front-End (Filter / FFT Pre-processing), Test & Measurement Instrumentation.
Industrial Motor Control
The EPF10K30RI208-4N fits industrial motor control applications because its 1,728 logic cells and 147 user I/Os can host encoder decoding (QEP), PWM generation, current-loop compensation, and field-oriented-control state machines in a single device. The 216 Logic Array Blocks and 6 Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) provide 12,288 bits of distributed dual-port RAM, which is ideal for sine tables, hysteresis buffers, and lookup-based speed estimators. With MultiVolt I/O the FPGA interfaces directly to 3.3V DSP/MCU and 5V gate-driver ICs without level shifters. Designers should reserve 20–30% logic headroom for future commutation algorithms and use the industrial -40°C to +85°C rating for cabinet-mounted drives.
Recommended
Telecom Multiplexer / Cross-Connect
Telecom multiplexer and digital cross-connect systems benefit from the EPF10K30RI208-4N's combination of register-rich logic and embedded block RAM. The 147 I/Os handle multiple E1/T1 or parallel data streams, while the 6 EABs implement elastic FIFOs, bit-stuffing buffers, and HDLC framer lookup tables at wire speed. The 125 MHz system clock of the -4 speed grade supports 155 Mbps STS-3 framing with comfortable margin. Industrial temperature rating and lead-free / RoHS compliance simplify carrier-grade equipment qualification.
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ASIC Prototyping
The EPF10K30RI208-4N is a proven ASIC prototyping vehicle for designs up to 30K equivalent gates. Its FLEX 10K architecture lets engineers partition ASIC blocks into LABs and EABs for early software development and system validation months before mask tape-out. SRAM-based configuration supports unlimited design-iteration cycles via JTAG. The 208-pin RQFP is breadboard-friendly with standard 0.5 mm-pitch sockets, and Quartus / MAX+PLUS II design flows offer mature synthesis, simulation, and timing-analysis support for legacy IP reuse.
Recommended
Legacy Industrial Control / Retrofit
The EPF10K30RI208-4N is widely used to maintain end-of-life industrial controllers, CNC machines, and test fixtures where redesign is prohibitively expensive. Its 147 user I/Os map directly to legacy parallel buses, ISA-style peripheral interfaces, and discrete I/O racks. Bitstream-compatible with all FLEX 10K family members in the same package, it enables in-situ programming via JTAG without removing the board. Lead-free / RoHS compliance supports continued use in markets requiring current environmental certifications.
Recommended
DSP Front-End (Filter / FFT Pre-processing)
The EPF10K30RI208-4N's 6 EABs are well-suited to FIR filter coefficient storage, window-function ROM, and small FFT twiddle-factor tables, enabling front-end DSP pre-processing before a downstream DSP or MCU. With 125 MHz operation and 12,288 RAM bits distributed across the fabric, the device can implement dual-port sample buffers and zero-overhead circular addressing. MultiVolt I/O simplifies interfacing to 3.3V ADCs and 5V analog front ends. Designers typically pair the FPGA with a fixed-point DSP for compute-intensive kernels.
Recommended
Test & Measurement Instrumentation
Test and measurement instruments such as logic analyzers, protocol testers, and bit-error-rate testers benefit from the EPF10K30RI208-4N's parallel I/O count and flexible state-machine capability. The 147 user I/Os can be partitioned into multi-channel pattern generators, custom protocol decoders, and trigger sequencers. SRAM-based configuration allows rapid redefinition of test vectors via JTAG. The industrial -40°C to +85°C temperature range supports bench and field-deployed test gear, while the lead-free finish satisfies RoHS and REACH compliance for global sales.
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Engineering reference data for EPF10K30RI208-4N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF10K30RI208-4 | EPF10K50RI208-4N | EPF10K30RC240-4N | EPF10K100EQC208-1N | EPF10K30AQI208-3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | 208-pin Power QFP (RQFP) | 208-pin Power QFP (RQFP) - same | 208-pin Power QFP (RQFP) - same | 240-pin RQFP - larger | 208-pin EQFP - same pin count | 208-pin Power QFP (RQFP) - same |
| Logic Cells | 1,728 | 1,728 (same) | 2,880 (+66%) | 1,728 (same) | 4,992 (+189%) | 1,728 (same) |
| Equivalent Gates | 30,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 30,000 | 100,000 | 30,000 |
| Total RAM Bits | 12,288 | 12,288 | 20,480 (+67%) | 12,288 | 40,960 | 12,288 |
| User I/Os | 147 | 147 | 147 | 189 (+28%) | 147 | 147 |
| Speed Grade | -4 (125 MHz) | -4 (125 MHz) | -4 (125 MHz) | -4 (125 MHz) | -1 (slower) | -3 (slower) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (N suffix) | No (lead-containing) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Pin-compatible upgrade path to 50K-gate EPF10K50RI208-4N (vs EPF10K50RI208-4N)
- Lead-free / RoHS compliant finish (vs EPF10K30RI208-4)
- Drop-in density matching with same speed grade -4 (vs EPF10K30RC240-4N)
Design Notes
The EPF10K30RI208-4N requires a clean 5V core supply (VCCINT) and one or more 3.3V/5V I/O supplies (VCCIO) per bank. Place a 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, plus bulk 10 µF tantalum capacitors at each supply island. During configuration the FPGA draws higher inrush current; ensure the upstream regulator can sustain at least 500 mA peak. FLEX 10K devices are not 5V-tolerant on JTAG TCK in some speed grades - verify input thresholds against the configuration PROM datasheet.
The 208-pin Power QFP (RQFP) has a 0.5 mm pin pitch and an exposed thermal pad that must be soldered to a copper pour for mechanical and thermal reliability. Use at least 4-layer PCB construction with dedicated power and ground planes; route all 147 user I/Os on the top layer and stitch the perimeter with a ground guard ring. Keep configuration (DCLK/DATA/CONF_DONE/nSTATUS) and JTAG traces under 50 mm total length to avoid signal-integrity issues, and place a 4.7 kΩ pull-up on nCONFIG and a 10 kΩ pull-up on nSTATUS per Altera AN-116.
Do not assume the FLEX 10K configuration bitstream is compatible with newer Cyclone or MAX devices - it is not. Always generate the bitstream with MAX+PLUS II or a Quartus version that lists FLEX 10K in the device family selector. Avoid leaving unused I/O pins floating; configure them as outputs driving ground through the software to prevent input oscillation that can draw spurious ICC. For industrial-temperature designs, verify that all configuration PROMs (EPC1/EPC2) are also rated for -40°C to +85°C operation, since a commercial-grade PROM can corrupt configuration at temperature extremes.
Compliance Information
Lead-free matte-tin finish per 'N' suffix; RoHS and REACH compliance confirmed by Altera/Intel product declaration. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (FPGAs in this family are not automotive-grade). Halogen-free status not explicitly declared in available data - marked unknown.
