EPF6024ATC100-10 - FLEX 6000 24K Gates FPGA | Altera | TQFP-100
MPN: EPF6024ATC100-10 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $24.95 | $249.50 |
| 100 | $21.4 | $2,140.00 |
| 500 | $18.75 | $9,375.00 |
| 1,000 | $16.2 | $16,200.00 |
EPF6024ATC100-10 Overview
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that combines the density of gate arrays with the in-system reprogrammability of SRAM. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, an FPGA belongs to: FPGA -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> logic IC -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. FPGAs are used to implement arbitrary digital logic functions, glue logic, bus bridges, state machines, and parallel data-path circuits, sitting between fixed-function ASICs (high NRE, low unit cost) and small CPLDs (low density, non-volatile) in the design trade-off space.
Key features of the EPF6024ATC100-10 include 1,960 logic elements (LEs), 24,192 RAM bits of embedded memory, four embedded array blocks (EABs) each configurable as 2Kx8 / 4Kx4 / 8Kx2 / 16Kx1 RAM or ROM, 80 maximum user I/O pins, and FastTrack continuous routing interconnect. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the device supports in-system configuration via the passive serial (PS), passive parallel asynchronous (PPA), passive parallel synchronous (PPS), and active serial (AS) configuration schemes with optional data compression for faster configuration.
Architecturally, each LE contains a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, a carry chain for fast adders, and a cascade chain for wide fan-in functions. The four EABs each provide 2K bits of true dual-port RAM with byte enables, enabling efficient FIFO, look-up-table, and small-cache implementations without consuming external LE memory. The FastTrack interconnect provides predictable, delay-driven routing across row and column channels, simplifying timing closure compared with segmented architectures.
Typical applications include industrial control glue logic, telecom line-card bus interfaces, legacy peripheral bridging (PCI-to-ISA, UART-to-ISA), DSP co-processing front-ends, and digital instrumentation. The wide 5V tolerant I/O makes it a popular choice as a drop-in upgrade for 5V MAX 7000 designs that need higher density without redesigning the power tree.
Designers should note that the EPF6024ATC100-10 is in the Altera FLEX 6000 family with -10 speed grade; the higher -2 and -3 speed grades (when available) offer improved Fmax but require verification against timing constraints. Quiescent supply current is dominated by I/O switching, so decoupling must include 0.1 uF X7R ceramics per VCCIO/VCCINT pin pair plus a bulk 33 uF tantalum near the supply pins.
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View Datasheet →EPF6024ATC100-10 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 1,960 |
| Typical Gates | 24,000 |
| Maximum User I/O | 80 |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | 4 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 24,192 |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 3.3 V / 5.0 V tolerant |
| Speed Grade | -10 |
| Process Technology | 0.42 um CMOS SRAM |
| Package | TQFP-100 (TC100) |
| Configuration Method | PS / PPA / PPS / AS with optional data compression |
| Programming File Format | POF / SOF (Quartus / MAX+PLUS II) |
EPF6024ATC100-10 tqfp-100 (tc100) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EPF6024ATC100-10 (tqfp-100 (tc100) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EPF6024ATC100-10.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EPF6024ATC100-10 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridge, Telecom Line-Card Interface Logic, Legacy 5V MAX 7000 Density Upgrade, DSP Co-Processing Front-End, Digital Instrumentation and Test Equipment, Embedded System Peripherals and I/O Expansion.
Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridge
The EPF6024ATC100-10 fits industrial glue-logic and bus-bridge roles because its 1,960 logic elements (LEs), four embedded array blocks (EABs) of 2 Kbit each (24 Kbit total embedded SRAM), and 80 user I/O pins provide ample capacity for legacy-bus glue logic, ISA / PCI-to-local-bus bridges, and protocol translation glue. The 5V-tolerant I/O buffers and 3.3V VCCINT core supply allow direct interfacing with 5V peripheral devices without level-shifters, simplifying board design in factory-automation and process-control equipment. Designers typically run the LE utilization at 60-80% to leave headroom for in-field logic revisions via JTAG reconfiguration.
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Telecom Line-Card Interface Logic
The EPF6024ATC100-10 fits telecom line-card interface logic where 80 user I/O pins handle multiple low-speed serial streams (T1/E1 framers, HDLC controllers, UART chains) and the four 2-Kbit EABs serve as small FIFOs, channel-assignment registers, or look-up-tables for HDLC bit-stuffing. Per the manufacturer datasheet, configuration can be loaded via JTAG, PS, PPA, PPS, or AS modes - AS mode with EPC2 / EPC4 PROMs enables field upgrades over the telecom OAM channel. The -10 speed grade is sufficient for sub-50 MHz logic that dominates line-card glue, while lower-cost -1 and -3 grades are drop-in options if timing margins allow.
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Legacy 5V MAX 7000 Density Upgrade
The EPF6024ATC100-10 is widely used as a density upgrade for designs that have outgrown the 5V-only Altera MAX 7000 family: its 1,960 LEs typically replace 2-4 MAX 7000 devices, the 100-pin TQFP (TC100) footprint matches many MAX 7000 TQFP-100 layouts, and the 5V-tolerant I/O allows direct interface to existing 5V peripheral buses. Per the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the VCCINT core runs at 3.3V but VCCIO can be tied to 5V - designers only need to add a 3.3V LDO regulator for VCCINT, while keeping the existing 5V supply rail for VCCIO and downstream logic. This minimizes PCB rework when migrating legacy designs to higher density.
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DSP Co-Processing Front-End
The EPF6024ATC100-10 fits DSP co-processing front-end roles where it performs address generation, data formatting, and bit-manipulation ahead of an external DSP - the four 2-Kbit EABs act as coefficient ROMs for FIR / IIR filters or as small data buffers between the DSP and ADC/DAC chains. The 1,960 LEs support arithmetic logic and state-machine implementation while the 80 user I/O pins carry parallel data buses between the DSP, memory, and converter. Designers typically clock the FPGA at 30-60 MHz in -10 speed grade, leaving timing margin for the DSP interface handshake. JTAG-based in-system reprogrammability enables algorithm tuning in the lab without depopulating the board.
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Digital Instrumentation and Test Equipment
The EPF6024ATC100-10 fits digital-instrumentation roles such as logic-analyzer trigger sequencers, protocol-analyzer state machines, and arbitrary-waveform-generator timing engines: the four EABs store trigger patterns, the 1,960 LEs implement the sequencer, and the 80 user I/O pins handle trigger-in / trigger-out buses plus parallel data capture paths. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the JTAG boundary-scan port (IEEE 1149.1) enables factory board-test integration, while SRAM-based configuration allows last-minute firmware changes before shipping. The 5V-tolerant I/O simplifies interface to legacy instrumentation backplanes.
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Embedded System Peripherals and I/O Expansion
The EPF6024ATC100-10 fits embedded-system peripheral expansion roles where an embedded CPU or microcontroller needs additional GPIO, parallel ports, PWM generators, quadrature-decoder channels, or custom serial-protocol engines. The 80 user I/O pins expand the host processor's footprint by 4-8x, the four EABs implement small FIFOs and lookup-tables for protocol conversion, and the SRAM-based fabric allows in-field firmware updates via JTAG during deployment. The 3.3V core with 5V-tolerant I/O simplifies co-existence with mixed-voltage subsystems common in industrial gateways and medical-device controllers.
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Engineering reference data for EPF6024ATC100-10 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF6024ATC100-2 | EPF6016ATC100-2 | EPF6010ATC100-2 | EPF6016ATC100-3 | EPF6016ATC100-1 | EPF6010ATC100-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | TQFP-100 (TC100) | TQFP-100 (TC100) - same | TQFP-100 (TC100) - same | TQFP-100 (TC100) - same | TQFP-100 (TC100) - same | TQFP-100 (TC100) - same | TQFP-100 (TC100) - same |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,320 | 880 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 880 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 24,192 | 24,192 | 16,384 | 12,288 | 16,384 | 16,384 | 12,288 |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Maximum User I/O | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Speed Grade | -10 (slowest) | -2 (faster) | -2 (faster) | -2 (faster) | -3 (slow) | -1 (mid) | -1 (mid) |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| I/O Voltage Tolerance | 5.0 V tolerant (VCCIO 3.3V/5.0V) | 5.0 V tolerant | 5.0 V tolerant | 5.0 V tolerant | 5.0 V tolerant | 5.0 V tolerant | 5.0 V tolerant |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density FLEX 6000 part in the TQFP-100 footprint (vs EPF6016ATC100-2)
- Slower speed grade (lower cost when timing permits) (vs EPF6024ATC100-2)
- 5V-tolerant I/O for legacy bus interfaces (vs MAX 7000AE family (5V only, lower density))
Design Notes
The EPF6024ATC100-10 requires two supply rails: a 3.3V VCCINT for the core logic and a 3.3V or 5.0V VCCIO for the I/O banks (5V tolerant input buffers per the FLEX 6000 datasheet). Place a 33 uF tantalum or aluminum-polymer bulk capacitor within 25 mm of the VCCINT pins plus a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic per VCCINT/VCCIO pin pair to suppress transient switching currents. Power-up sequencing is not order-critical, but the device must see a monotonic ramp on VCCINT to avoid partial configuration latch-up.
Lay out the TQFP-100 (TC100) package with at least a 4-layer stack-up and a continuous ground plane under the device to provide a low-impedance return path for the high-speed JTAG and configuration signals. Route the four dedicated JTAG signals (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) as a length-matched group within 25 mm total length to avoid boundary-scan test issues; route CONF_DONE, nSTATUS, nCONFIG, and DCLK away from switching I/O to prevent configuration glitches. The exposed thermal pad is not present on TQFP-100, but still allocate 50 mm x 50 mm of copper pour under the device to aid heat-spreading.
The SRAM-based fabric means the EPF6024ATC100-10 reconfigures on every power-up - the design MUST include either a configuration PROM (EPC2, EPC4, or EPC8) or a microcontroller-driven JTAG loader, otherwise the device powers up unconfigured and all I/O are tri-stated. Do not apply 5V to VCCINT under any condition; only the I/O buffers tolerate 5V. Quiescent current scales with clock frequency and toggle rate, so disable unused PLL outputs and gate clocks at the LE level to manage thermal dissipation in dense designs.
Although the EPF6024ATC100-10 is not a high-speed SERDES device, FastTrack interconnect timing is sensitive to fan-out and routing congestion - over-utilized horizontal and vertical channels introduce unpredictable delay that complicates timing closure at -10 speed grade. Per Altera application-note guidance, aim for 70-80% channel utilization and avoid manually placing critical-path LEs in over-subscribed channels. Series-terminate clock and high-speed output signals with 33 ohm resistors if the trace length exceeds 50 mm to dampen ringing on the 3.3V / 5V I/O.
Compliance Information
Compliance data not present in the verified web data for this obsolete Altera part; refer to the original FLEX 6000 datasheet or Altera / Intel PSG product-compliance declaration for definitive RoHS / REACH status.
