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EPF6010ATC100-3 - 10K Gates FLEX 6000 FPGA, 880 Cells | Intel

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EPF6010ATC100-3 Overview

The Intel EPF6010ATC100-3 is a member of the FLEX 6000 family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), delivering 10,000 usable gates and 880 logic elements (cells) in a 100-pin TQFP package. Built on a 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM-based process, the device operates from a 3.3 V core supply and supports user I/O voltages up to 5 V tolerant through flexible I/O banks. The speed grade -3 designation indicates the slowest commercial grade offered within the FLEX 6000 family, optimized for cost-sensitive designs rather than maximum Fmax.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells, all of which can be reconfigured by the end user after manufacturing. The FLEX 6000 family belongs to the broader hierarchy: FPGA → programmable logic device → digital semiconductor → integrated circuit. Within Intel's (formerly Altera's) portfolio, FLEX 6000 represents the low-density, low-cost tier, sitting below FLEX 10K and Cyclone families.

Key features of the EPF6010ATC100-3 include 88 logic array blocks (LABs), 71 user I/O pins, 132 MHz typical internal performance per the FLEX 6000 datasheet family, in-system programmability through the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface, and SRAM-based configuration that allows unlimited reconfiguration. The 100-pin TQFP (TQFP-100) package supports both commercial and industrial temperature grades depending on the ordering suffix.

From an architectural standpoint, the FLEX 6000 series uses a continuous, predictable routing architecture with FastTrack Interconnect, which simplifies timing closure compared to segmented FPGA fabrics. The SRAM configuration cells require an external configuration device (such as the EPC2 or EPC16) at power-up. The -3 speed grade positions this part for designs where moderate performance is acceptable in exchange for the lowest unit cost in the family.

Typical applications include glue-logic replacement, bus bridging interfaces, custom peripheral controllers, industrial control boards, and legacy system upgrades where pin-compatible FPGAs are required. The 100-pin TQFP footprint also makes it suitable for through-hole-compatible prototyping boards and existing designs that originally specified the FLEX 6000 family. Industrial automation, test equipment, and educational platforms continue to source this part for long-lifecycle support.

When designing with this device, note that the FLEX 6000 family uses 3.3 V VCCINT and supports 3.3 V/5 V tolerant I/O depending on bank configuration. Designers should verify configuration memory requirements and JTAG chain ordering against the FLEX 6000 datasheet family reference documents. The EPF6010ATC100-3 is recommended for cost-optimized, moderate-complexity designs under approximately 10K gate equivalents.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in FLEX 6000 family alternatives, and practical FPGA design notes not found in any single manufacturer datasheet or distributor listing.

Drop-in alternatives for EPF6010ATC100-3 — 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 EPF6010ATC100-3 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Configuration Method.

Intel
Package: 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0C to +70C)
Speed Grade: -2
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Intel
Package: 100-TQFP
Speed Grade: -3
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Altera
Package: 100-pin TQFP
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (industrial)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Altera
Package: 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm)
Operating Temperature: 0C to 70C (commercial)
Speed Grade: -2
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Intel
Package: 100-pin TQFP (14 x 14 x 1.4 mm)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Altera
Package: 100-pin TQFP (14×14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (industrial)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Intel
Package: TQFP-100 (Fine-line BGA-100 equivalent land pattern)
Configuration Method: SRAM, serial/parallel via EPC PROM or JTAG
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Altera
Package: 100-LBGA (FineLine BGA, 11x11 mm)
Process Technology: CMOS SRAM
Speed Grade: -2
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Intel
Package: 100-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C (Commercial)
Process Technology: 0.42 um CMOS
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Intel
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Altera
Package: 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm)
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0C to +70C)
Process Technology: CMOS, 5V-tolerant I/O
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EPF6016ATC100-3

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EPF6010ATC100-3 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family FLEX 6000
Logic Elements / Cells 880
Usable Gates 10,000
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 88
User I/O Pins 71
Process Technology 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 3.3 V
I/O Voltage Tolerance 3.3 V / 5 V tolerant
Speed Grade -3 (commercial, slowest grade)
Package TQFP-100 (100-pin)
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Configuration Memory SRAM (external configuration device required)
JTAG Support Yes (IEEE 1149.1)
Operating Temperature 0C to +70C (commercial)

EPF6010ATC100-3 Pin Configuration

TQFP-100 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-100 14x14mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 25 TQFP-100
Pin 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank-specific function per pin assignment file)
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 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 7 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
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 GND — Ground
Pin 12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 13 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 14 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 15 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 16 I/O — User I/O pin
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 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pin 22 I/O — User I/O pin
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 GND — Ground
Pin 29 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 30 I/O — User I/O pin
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 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pin 37 I/O — User I/O pin
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 GND — Ground
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 I/O — User I/O pin
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 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 51 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pin 52 I/O — User I/O pin
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 GND — Ground
Pin 59 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 60 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 61 I/O — User I/O pin
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 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 66 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pin 67 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 68 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 69 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 70 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 71 GND — Ground
Pin 72 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin 73 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pin 74 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Pin 75 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low reset)
Pin 76 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low)
Pin 77 CONF_DONE — Configuration complete indicator
Pin 78 CLK0 — Clock input 0
Pin 79 CLK1 — Clock input 1
Pin 80 CLK2 — Clock input 2
Pin 81 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pin 82 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 83 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 84 GND — Ground
Pin 85 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 86 I/O — User I/O pin
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 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 91 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 92 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
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 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 97 GND — Ground
Pin 98 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 99 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 100 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out

Typical Applications

EPF6010ATC100-3 is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Glue-Logic Replacement, Custom Peripheral Controllers, Bus Bridging and Protocol Conversion, Legacy System Upgrades, Test and Measurement Equipment, Educational FPGA Platforms, Communication Interface Adapters.

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Industrial Glue-Logic Replacement

The EPF6010ATC100-3 replaces discrete 74-series TTL and CMOS glue logic on legacy industrial control boards, consolidating address decoding, bus arbitration, and timing functions into a single reconfigurable device. With 880 logic elements and 71 user I/O pins in TQFP-100, the part accommodates typical bus-interface designs (ISA, PCI, or proprietary backplanes) up to approximately 10K gate equivalents. Its 3.3 V VCCINT with 5 V tolerant I/O allows direct interfacing to legacy 5 V peripherals without level shifters, simplifying board rework. The SRAM-based fabric also enables in-field updates via JTAG, reducing service calls for industrial customers running long-lifecycle equipment.

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Custom Peripheral Controllers

Embedded system designers use the EPF6010ATC100-3 as a co-processor that offloads custom I/O expansion, PWM generation, or protocol conversion from a host microcontroller. The 88 LABs provide ample capacity for state machines and datapath logic, while the 71 user I/O pins in TQFP-100 support parallel bus interfaces, SPI, I2C bridges, and UART multiplexers. Because the FLEX 6000 family is supported by the legacy Quartus II design toolchain, existing IP cores can be reused without re-engineering. The -3 speed grade keeps unit cost low for high-volume peripheral card deployments.

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Bus Bridging and Protocol Conversion

Bridging between legacy parallel buses (ISA, VME, or proprietary) and modern serial interfaces (PCIe, USB, Ethernet) is a common FLEX 6000 application. The EPF6010ATC100-3's 880 logic elements support typical 8/16-bit bridge designs with FIFOs, DMA controllers, and address-mapping logic. The TQFP-100 package provides sufficient I/O for parallel bus pins plus serial transceiver control lines. JTAG-supported in-system programmability allows remote firmware updates on deployed bridges. The 5 V tolerant I/O bank enables direct connection to legacy 5 V bus signals without external buffers.

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Legacy System Upgrades

Many long-lifecycle defence, aerospace, and industrial systems originally designed around the Altera FLEX 6000 family still require drop-in FPGA replacements for board-repair and obsolescence management. The EPF6010ATC100-3 matches the original TQFP-100 footprint, JTAG chain, and configuration interface, allowing direct PCB swap with no schematic changes. Designers can recompile legacy Quartus II designs against the existing pin constraints without board respins. The NRND status means production allocations are tight, so second-sourcing with the EPF6010ANTC100-3 (industrial temp, lead-free) is recommended for new deployments.

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Test and Measurement Equipment

Bench-top test instruments (logic analysers, protocol exercisers, custom ATE) use the EPF6010ATC100-3 as a flexible pattern generator or timing engine. The 71 user I/O in TQFP-100 are sufficient to drive parallel test vectors and capture responses at moderate sample rates. Because FPGAs can be reconfigured per test, a single board replaces dozens of dedicated pattern-generator ASICs. The -3 speed grade is adequate for sub-100 MHz test patterns, keeping BOM cost manageable for cost-sensitive ATE platforms.

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Educational FPGA Platforms

University digital-logic labs continue to specify FLEX 6000 devices for introductory FPGA coursework because the architecture is well-documented and supported by the legacy Quartus II Web Edition toolchain at no cost. The EPF6010ATC100-3 in TQFP-100 is breadboard-friendly through a TQFP-to-DIP adapter, exposing 71 user I/O for student projects ranging from 7-segment displays to UART controllers. The 880 logic-element capacity is large enough to demonstrate real designs (RISC cores, signal processors) while small enough to complete synthesis in seconds on student laptops.

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Communication Interface Adapters

The EPF6010ATC100-3 implements serial-to-parallel and parallel-to-serial adapters for telecom, datacom, and point-of-sale terminals. With 880 logic elements, designers can fit RS-232/RS-485 transceivers, I2C/SPI masters, and custom frame-format encoders in a single chip. The TQFP-100 package provides 71 user I/O for multiple serial channels plus handshake and control lines. The 5 V tolerant I/O bank allows direct connection to legacy RS-232 driver chips without additional level translation, simplifying adapter board design.

What is the EPF6010ATC100-3?
The EPF6010ATC100-3 is a member of the Intel (formerly Altera) FLEX 6000 FPGA family, integrating 880 logic elements, 88 LABs, and 71 user I/O pins. It is built on a 0.42 µm SRAM process and operates from a 3.3 V core supply, packaged in a 100-pin TQFP. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet family, this part targets low-density, low-cost programmable logic designs.
What is the difference between EPF6010ATC100-1, -2, and -3 speed grades?
The numeric suffix on FLEX 6000 devices denotes speed grade: -1 is the fastest commercial grade, -2 is mid-range, and -3 is the slowest commercial grade. Lower speed grades are typically less expensive but limit maximum Fmax of internal flip-flops and routing paths. For new designs targeting FLEX 6000, the -3 grade is appropriate when timing margins are generous and cost is the primary driver.
How many user I/O pins does the EPF6010ATC100-3 have?
The EPF6010ATC100-3 in its 100-pin TQFP package provides 71 user I/O pins, with the remaining pins assigned to power, ground, JTAG, and configuration interfaces. According to the FLEX 6000 family datasheet, the TQFP-100 variant is the highest-I/O-count package in the EPF6010A series, suitable for designs requiring moderate external connectivity.
Does the EPF6010ATC100-3 require an external configuration device?
Yes, the EPF6010ATC100-3 is SRAM-based and loses its configuration on power-down, so it requires an external configuration memory such as the EPC2, EPC4, or EPC8 at every power-up. JTAG programming is supported via the IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan interface. Designers must include the configuration device and appropriate JTAG chain in their board schematic.
Where can I download the EPF6010ATC100-3 datasheet PDF?
The official EPF6010ATC100-3 datasheet PDF can be downloaded from Intel's programmable solutions legacy device page (intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable). Third-party distributors such as Octopart and Datasheets.com also host the datasheet PDF. According to Octopart's datasheet page, the document contains electrical characteristics, timing specifications, and pinout information for the FLEX 6000 family.
What is the pin configuration of EPF6010ATC100-3 in TQFP-100?
The EPF6010ATC100-3 in TQFP-100 assigns pins for 71 user I/O, dedicated JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), configuration control (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE), clock inputs (CLK0, CLK1, CLK2), and multiple VCCINT/VCCIO/ground pins. The complete pinout is documented in the FLEX 6000 datasheet family PDF, with pin-1 orientation at the top-left of the package when the notch is up.
Is the EPF6010ATC100-3 still in production?
The EPF6010ATC100-3 is classified as Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND) per the lifecycle_status field. According to Intel's product lifecycle documentation, FLEX 6000 devices are no longer recommended for new designs, though they remain available through distributors supporting long-lifecycle industrial customers. For new designs, Intel recommends migrating to the MAX II or Cyclone device families.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF6010ATC100-3?
The closest same-package drop-in replacement within the FLEX 6000 family is the EPF6010ATC100-2 (mid speed grade, same TQFP-100 footprint) or EPF6010ATC100-1 (fastest grade, same footprint), both listed in the Site MPN list. Cross-brand drop-in equivalents in the same TQFP-100 footprint are limited because FLEX 6000 is a proprietary Intel/Altera architecture; functionally equivalent alternatives require migrating to a different FPGA family with new toolchains.
What is the price of EPF6010ATC100-3 as of 2026-09-11?
As of 2026-09-11, the EPF6010ATC100-3 unit price starts at approximately $38.50 at qty-1 according to the tier data on this page, with volume pricing dropping to $18.90 at qty-1000. Because this part is NRND, stock availability is constrained and pricing may fluctuate significantly between distributors. Authorised distributors such as DigiKey and Mouser historically list this part; pricing from secondary brokers should be verified for authenticity.
Is the EPF6010ATC100-3 in stock at distributors?
Stock for the EPF6010ATC100-3 is variable because the part is NRND; DigiKey lists inventory and ships immediately when available, while Mouser, Arrow, and AIChiplink also carry stock intermittently. As of 2026-09-11, prospective buyers should check the live inventory feed on the distributor product page before placing an order. For long-term supply, consider second-source qualification of FLEX 6000 family variants.
Can EPF6010ATC100-2 directly replace EPF6010ATC100-3?
Yes, the EPF6010ATC100-2 is a pin-to-pin drop-in replacement for the EPF6010ATC100-3 in the same 100-pin TQFP package, sharing identical I/O assignments, JTAG pinout, and configuration interface. The only difference is internal speed grade (-2 vs -3), which provides higher Fmax at the cost of higher unit price. For designs that need timing margin headroom, the -2 grade is an easy upgrade on the same PCB footprint.
What is the difference between EPF6010ATC100-3 and EPF6016ATC100-3?
The EPF6010ATC100-3 has 880 logic elements and 71 user I/O pins, while the EPF6016ATC100-3 (a larger FLEX 6000 variant) has more logic capacity and 81 user I/O pins. Both share the same 100-pin TQFP package outline, but the EPF6016 provides approximately 60% more usable gates. For designs that have outgrown the EPF6010A's logic capacity, the EPF6016ATC100-3 is the natural step up within the same package family.
Is there a cross-brand equivalent for the EPF6010ATC100-3?
There is no true cross-brand drop-in equivalent for the EPF6010ATC100-3 because the FLEX 6000 family is a proprietary Intel/Altera FPGA architecture with no pin-compatible second source. Cross-brand functionally equivalent parts such as Xilinx XC9500XL series or Lattice ispMACH 4000ZE require new toolchains, different bitstream formats, and typically different package footprints. Migration to a cross-brand FPGA is a redesign activity, not a drop-in swap.
What configuration device should I use with EPF6010ATC100-3?
The recommended configuration devices for the EPF6010ATC100-3 are the Altera EPC2, EPC4, or EPC8 serial configuration memories, selected based on the compressed bitstream size of the design. The EPC2 (≈2 Mbit) is the most commonly paired option for FLEX 6000 designs. JTAG programming through the EPC device enables in-system updates via the IEEE 1149.1 chain documented in the FLEX 6000 datasheet family.
What are the key specifications of EPF6010ATC100-3 that engineers should know?
Key specifications of the EPF6010ATC100-3: 880 logic elements, 88 LABs, 71 user I/O, 10K usable gates, 3.3 V VCCINT with 5 V tolerant I/O, 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM process, -3 speed grade (slowest commercial), 100-pin TQFP package, and JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) support. The part is NRND per the manufacturer lifecycle. These specifications are sourced from the FLEX 6000 family datasheet and Intel's legacy FPGA documentation.

Engineering reference data for EPF6010ATC100-3 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose EPF6010ATC100-3 when your design needs 880 logic elements or fewer in TQFP-100, runs at moderate clock rates, and prioritises unit cost over maximum Fmax. Choose EPF6010ATC100-2 if your design needs more timing margin without changing the PCB; the -2 grade offers higher Fmax at a modest price premium. Choose EPF6010ATC100-1 only if the design approaches the timing limits of the -2 grade. Choose EPF6010ANTC100-3 / -2 / -1 for industrial-temperature or lead-free requirements. For designs that have outgrown the 880 logic-element capacity, step up to EPF6016ATC100-3 in the same TQFP-100 footprint. Avoid cross-brand FPGA migration unless you are willing to redesign the schematic and revalidate timing — FLEX 6000 has no second-source.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product EPF6010ATC100-2 EPF6010ATC100-1 EPF6010ANTC100-3 EPF6016ATC100-3
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package TQFP-100 TQFP-100 - same TQFP-100 - same TQFP-100 - same TQFP-100 - same
Logic Elements 880 880 880 880 1600
User I/O 71 71 71 71 81
Speed Grade -3 -2 (faster) -1 (fastest) -3 -3
Operating Temperature 0C to +70C (commercial) 0C to +70C (commercial) 0C to +70C (commercial) -40C to +85C (industrial) 0C to +70C (commercial)
Lifecycle Status NRND NRND NRND NRND NRND

Key Differentiators

  • Largest I/O count in EPF6010A family (vs EPF6010A in smaller packages)
  • Industrial-temp drop-in variant exists (vs EPF6010ATC100-3 (commercial temp only))
  • Cost-optimized -3 speed grade (vs EPF6010ATC100-1 (fastest grade))

Design Notes

The EPF6010ATC100-3 requires a stable 3.3 V VCCINT supply with sufficient decoupling: place 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors adjacent to every VCCINT/GND pair, and add a 10 µF tantalum or ceramic bulk capacitor near the package. Estimated: at typical FLEX 6000 Icc of 50-100 mA active plus I/O switching, a 3.3 V regulator with at least 500 mA capacity and 100 mV tolerance is recommended for design margin.

TQFP-100 layout requires careful power-plane stitching: use a 4-layer stack-up with continuous VCCINT and GND planes under the device to minimise switching noise. Estimated: route all 71 user I/O signals on the top layer with matched-length matching for bus interfaces, and keep JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) short and isolated from switching I/O to avoid programming-chain interference.

Designers often overlook the external configuration device requirement: the EPF6010ATC100-3 is SRAM-based and will not boot without an EPC2, EPC4, or EPC8 configuration memory. Always include the configuration device and JTAG header in the schematic. Also note that the -3 speed grade limits Fmax; if design timing closure fails, swap to the -2 or -1 grade on the same PCB footprint rather than re-spinning the board.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Lead Free
Unknown
Halogen Free
Unknown
Conflict Minerals
Unknown

RoHS / REACH / lead-free status not explicitly stated in verified distributor data; refer to Intel's material declaration documents. Industrial-temp lead-free variant is the EPF6010ANTC100-3.

Data verified on: 2026-09-11 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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