EPF6010ATC100-1 - FLEX 6000 FPGA 880 Cells 100-TQFP | Altera
MPN: EPF6010ATC100-1 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.49 | $8.49 |
| 10 | $7.95 | $79.50 |
| 100 | $7.1 | $710.00 |
| 500 | $6.4 | $3,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.85 | $5,850.00 |
EPF6010ATC100-1 Overview
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device that combines the integration density of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) with the flexibility of in-system reconfiguration. FPGAs sit within the digital semiconductor hierarchy as programmable ASIC alternatives: FPGA → programmable logic device (PLD) → logic IC → integrated circuit → semiconductor. The FLEX 6000 series specifically targets low-to-moderate density designs that previously required multiple discrete PLDs or complex CPLD arrays, providing a single-chip upgrade path with faster timing and lower board area.
Key features of the EPF6010ATC100-1 include 88 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 16 Logic Elements per LAB, 71 maximum user I/O, 5 V tolerant I/O with 3.3 V core operation, an in-system programmability (ISP) interface via the serial Passive Serial (PS) configuration mode, and an industrial temperature grade. The 100-pin TQFP package provides a 1.0 mm lead pitch and a low profile suitable for standard SMT assembly, with thermal resistance in line with other 100-pin TQFP plastic packages of this generation.
Architecturally, the FLEX 6000 family uses a sea-of-LABs fabric with continuous routing channels called FastTrack Interconnect, providing predictable timing closure across 0.42 µm process geometry. The SRAM configuration memory supports unlimited reconfiguration cycles, allowing design updates during prototype bring-up or in-field firmware upgrades. A built-in JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) interface enables boundary-scan test and programming verification on production lines.
Typical applications for the EPF6010ATC100-1 include industrial control glue logic, communication bridge and protocol conversion cards, legacy peripheral interfacing, custom state machines for motor control, test and measurement front-end signal routing, and education/hobby platforms where the device remains supported by the legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II and Quartus design tools.
When designing with the EPF6010ATC100-1, ensure the Quartus or MAX+PLUS II toolchain version supports the FLEX 6000 device family (this is a mature family with long-standing support). The device is no longer recommended for new designs (NRND) and is best used for maintenance of legacy systems or as a drop-in replacement for obsolete discrete PLD clusters. Verify long-term supply through authorized distributors or authorized aftermarket partners such as Rochester Electronics.
Drop-in alternatives for EPF6010ATC100-1 — 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 EPF6010ATC100-1 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Family.
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View Datasheet →EPF6010ATC100-1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Logic Elements | 880 |
| Typical Gates | 10,000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 88 |
| Maximum User I/O | 71 |
| Maximum Toggle Rate | 200 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| I/O Tolerance | 5 V tolerant |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP |
| Configuration Mode | Passive Serial (PS) |
| Program Memory Type | SRAM |
| JTAG Support | IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EPF6010ATC100-1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 21 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 3.3 V |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 24 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 31 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 41 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 50 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 51 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin 52 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin 53 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pin 54 | DATA0 — Configuration data input (Passive Serial) |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 63 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 74 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 3.3 V |
| Pin 75 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pin 76 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 77 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 78 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 86 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 97 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 100 | GND — Ground |
Typical Applications
EPF6010ATC100-1 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Communication Protocol Bridge, Legacy Peripheral Interface Adapter, Custom State Machines for Motor Control, Test and Measurement Front-End, Education and Hobby Development Platforms.
Industrial Control Glue Logic
The EPF6010ATC100-1 is well-suited for industrial control glue-logic consolidation, where it replaces multiple discrete 74-series TTL or CMOS PLDs with a single reprogrammable device. Its 880 logic elements and 88 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) comfortably accommodate address decoding, bus arbitration, watchdog timing, and interrupt steering for embedded controllers. The 100-pin TQFP package exposes 71 user I/O, sufficient for interfacing 16- or 32-bit microcontrollers to legacy peripherals. The 200 MHz maximum toggle rate provides comfortable headroom for deterministic state-machine timing at industrial bus frequencies (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, parallel peripheral buses). The SRAM-based configuration allows in-field firmware updates without hardware rework, which is valuable for production-line equipment where downtime is expensive.
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Communication Protocol Bridge
As a protocol-conversion bridge between legacy and modern communication standards, the EPF6010ATC100-1 provides the right balance of logic density and I/O count. Its 71 user I/O accommodate multi-channel UART, SPI, or I2C bridges plus side-band control signals, while the 880 logic elements handle stateful protocol parsing and framing without external memory. The 200 MHz toggle rate supports bit-banged interfaces above 10 Mbaud. 5 V tolerant I/O allows direct interface to legacy 5 V peripherals without level shifters, simplifying PCB design. Configuration via Passive Serial mode enables fast boot from a low-cost EPC configuration memory, suitable for always-on communication equipment where cold-start time matters.
Recommended
Legacy Peripheral Interface Adapter
The EPF6010ATC100-1 acts as a legacy peripheral interface adapter, bridging modern hosts to ISA bus, parallel port, or proprietary 8/16-bit peripheral cards still found in long-lifecycle industrial systems. With 71 user I/O and 5 V tolerance, it can directly drive and receive legacy TTL levels without external buffers. The SRAM configuration permits bitstream updates that adapt the bridge as peripheral standards evolve. The 100-pin TQFP package fits standard 1.6 mm board stack-ups used in industrial PCs. The 880 logic elements handle full ISA-bus address decoding (24-bit address, 16-bit data, control signals) with margin for custom ISA add-in cards, while the industrial -40°C to +85°C temperature range supports factory-floor environments.
Recommended
Custom State Machines for Motor Control
In motor control applications, the EPF6010ATC100-1 implements custom commutation state machines, sensor decoding (Hall, encoder), and protective interlocks in a single reprogrammable device. Its 200 MHz maximum toggle rate delivers deterministic PWM generation and dead-time insertion at switching frequencies up to 50 kHz without timing closure issues. The 71 user I/O accommodate three-phase gate signals, brake, fault input, and encoder feedback channels simultaneously. Industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +85°C) suits motor-drive ambient conditions. Engineers can iterate commutation algorithms via SRAM reconfiguration, reducing prototype hardware spins compared to fixed-function motor controllers.
Recommended
Test and Measurement Front-End
For test and measurement front-end routing, the EPF6010ATC100-1 multiplexes analog signals, generates stimulus patterns, and timestamps events with predictable timing. The 200 MHz toggle rate supports digital pattern generation at rates compatible with bench-top instrumentation. 71 user I/O provide generous channel count for low-channel-count ATE where a high-end tester would be overkill. SRAM programmability allows test pattern updates between product variants without hardware changes, ideal for contract manufacturers running mixed-product lines. JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) boundary scan integration simplifies board-level interconnect testing of the surrounding DUT fixture.
Recommended
Education and Hobby Development Platforms
Universities and hobbyists continue to use the EPF6010ATC100-1 as a teaching platform for digital design and HDL programming because of its manageable size, free MAX+PLUS II student edition toolchain, and abundant third-party reference designs. Its 880 logic elements are large enough to host a complete RISC-V soft-core or multi-peripheral SoC for coursework, yet small enough that students can complete place-and-route within a single lab session. The 100-pin TQFP package is breadboard-adapter-friendly, and 5 V tolerant I/O tolerates common lab wiring errors. The mature FLEX 6000 documentation and 30-year design archive provide a rich learning resource unavailable for newer FPGA families.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF6010ATC100-1N | EPF6010ANTC100-1 | EPF6010ANTC100-2 | EPF6010ANTC100-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-100 | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 880 | 880 | 880 | 880 | 880 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Maximum User I/O | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Speed Grade | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 (faster) | -3 (fastest) |
| Core Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Maximum Toggle Rate | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz (faster bin) | 200 MHz (fastest bin) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (industrial) | -40°C to +85°C (industrial) | -40°C to +85°C (industrial) | -40°C to +85°C (industrial) | -40°C to +85°C (industrial) |
| Configuration Mode | Passive Serial | Passive Serial | Passive Serial | Passive Serial | Passive Serial |
Key Differentiators
- Same die across the entire EPF6010ATC100 family (vs EPF6010ATC100-1N)
- Multiple speed-grade options within the same TQFP-100 footprint (vs EPF6010ANTC100-2)
- Pin-compatible across the entire EPF6010ATC100 / EPF6010ANTC100 family (vs EPF6010AQC208-1)
Design Notes
The EPF6010ATC100-1 operates from a 3.3 V core supply (VCCINT) and supports 5 V tolerant I/O via separate VCCIO rails. Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 µF X7R ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin, and add a 10 µF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the FPGA. Estimate ICC core current at approximately 5–15 mA static plus dynamic current proportional to toggle frequency (use ~0.5 mA/MHz as a starting point for I/O toggling); for power-sensitive designs, gate clocks and unused LABs to reduce ICC by 30–50%.
Configure the EPF6010ATC100-1 via Passive Serial (PS) mode using a low-cost Altera EPC configuration memory (EPC1, EPC2, or EPC16 depending on bitstream size). Connect nCONFIG, nSTATUS, DCLK, and DATA0 per the FLEX 6000 datasheet configuration chapter, and include a 10 kΩ pull-up on nCONFIG. For in-system reprogramming, the JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) interface allows BitBlaster or ByteBlaster download cables to update the EPC memory contents without removing the device from the board.
Use a 4-layer PCB with a dedicated ground plane and a 3.3 V power plane for the EPF6010ATC100-1 TQFP-100 footprint. Route all I/O signals on outer layers with controlled impedance (50 Ω single-ended) for high-speed signals. Place 0.1 µF decoupling capacitors on every VCCIO/VCCINT pin pair, and keep the JTAG chain (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) away from switching signals to avoid boundary-scan false triggers. Thermal dissipation at 100-pin TQFP is passive; no heatsink is required for typical industrial-control toggle rates.
Do not connect 5 V signals directly to a VCCIO bank set to 3.3 V without verifying 5 V tolerance per the FLEX 6000 datasheet I/O specifications - some banks may be 3.3 V only. Avoid long, unterminated I/O traces longer than ~50 mm to prevent ringing on the 200 MHz internal logic. Always verify configuration mode pins (MSEL0/MSEL1) match the chosen configuration scheme, since incorrect mode selection results in silent configuration failure. For legacy maintenance, source from authorized aftermarket distributors such as Rochester Electronics to avoid counterfeit parts.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance was not explicitly stated in the verified web data for the EPF6010ATC100-1 base part. The 'N' suffix variant (EPF6010ATC100-1N) is typically the lead-free RoHS-compliant version per Altera's naming convention. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to FPGAs in this family. Compliance fields are marked unknown where the verified web data did not provide explicit statements.