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EPF6016ATC144-1N - FLEX 6000 FPGA, 16K Gates, 144-TQFP | Intel

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3.0 V to 3.6 V Vdss 3.3V / 5.0V MultiVolt Rds(on) 144-pin TQFP (20x20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) Package 172 MHz Speed SRAM (5 nm, in-system programmable) Memory

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Price updated: 2026-09-11

Volume Pricing

Qty	Unit Price	Extended
1	$38.5	$38.50
10	$32.75	$327.50
100	$26.4	$2,640.00
500	$21.95	$10,975.00
1,000	$18.2	$18,200.00

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EPF6016ATC144-1N Overview

The Intel EPF6016ATC144-1N is a member of the FLEX 6000 family of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), originally designed by Altera and now supported under the Intel Programmable Solutions Group. It delivers 16,000 typical gates with 1,320 logic elements (cells) in a 144-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack (TQFP) package, providing an ideal low-cost programmable alternative to high-volume gate array applications. According to manufacturer listings, the device supports 117 user I/O pins and is specified for commercial operating temperature (0°C to 85°C) with a 3.0V to 3.6V supply voltage range.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device that allows designers to configure digital logic blocks and interconnect routing after manufacturing. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy: CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) -> FPGA -> structured ASIC. The FLEX 6000 family was Altera's first SRAM-based FPGA family and represented a major step in low-cost, high-volume programmable logic, occupying the space between traditional CPLDs and high-density FLEX 10K FPGAs.

Key features of the EPF6016ATC144-1N include: 1,320 logic elements, an internal frequency rating of up to 172 MHz, 117 user I/O pins, and SRAM-based configuration that supports in-system reprogramming. The 144-TQFP package uses a 20 mm × 20 mm body with 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads, making it compatible with standard SMT assembly lines. The device is built on a 0.42 µm CMOS process with 5 nm SRAM configuration cells, providing fast reconfiguration and unlimited reprogram cycles.

The EPF6016ATC144-1N architecture combines Logic Array Blocks (LABs), Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) for memory functions, FastTrack interconnecting routing, and dedicated I/O cells with JTAG support. MultiVolt I/O allows interfacing with 3.3V and 5.0V logic. The device is programmed via the Altera ByteBlaster or BitBlaster download cable through a JTAG interface, and supports both serial and parallel configuration modes.

Typical applications include glue logic replacement, high-volume gate-array prototyping, industrial control logic, communications interface bridging, and consumer electronics where fast design changes are required during prototyping or design testing. The wide commercial temperature range and moderate logic capacity make it suitable for cost-sensitive production runs.

When designing with the EPF6016ATC144-1N, ensure adequate decoupling: place 0.1 µF and 10 µF capacitors close to each VCCINT and VCCIO pin. The 144-TQFP package requires careful PCB thermal management — at high toggle rates, junction temperature can rise significantly above ambient. Always configure unused I/O pins as inputs with bus-hold enabled or as outputs driving ground to minimize switching noise.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the original Altera datasheet — giving engineers a single source for parametric comparison and supply-chain decisions on this legacy but still-relevant FPGA.

Drop-in alternatives for EPF6016ATC144-1N — 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 EPF6016ATC144-1N (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Configuration Memory.

EPF6016AQC208-3N

Intel

Package: 208-PQFP (28x28 mm)

Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (Commercial)

Speed Grade: -3