EPF6024ATC144-1 - 24K Gates FLEX 6000 FPGA, 144-TQFP | Intel
MPN: EPF6024ATC144-1 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $15.95 | $159.50 |
| 100 | $12.4 | $1,240.00 |
| 500 | $9.85 | $4,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.2 | $8,200.00 |
EPF6024ATC144-1 Overview
What is a FLEX 6000 FPGA? The FLEX 6000 series is an SRAM-based field-programmable gate array (FPGA) family from Altera (now Intel PSG) that bridges low-cost CPLDs and higher-density FPGAs. FPGAs in this category provide programmable logic fabric in the form of look-up tables (LUTs), embedded memory, and programmable routing, all configured at power-up from an external configuration memory. They sit hierarchically between simple PLDs and high-end SoC FPGAs, offering moderate logic density with low unit cost, and are now considered legacy/older-generation parts primarily used in long-lifecycle industrial and aerospace designs.
Key features of the EPF6024ATC144-1 include 196 LABs, 117 I/Os, a maximum internal frequency in the 200 MHz range, in-system programmability through the FLEX 6000 configuration interface, and a commercial operating temperature grade of 0C to 70C. The device supports 3.3 V LVTTL/LVCMOS I/O standards and exposes JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) boundary-scan pins for board test access.
From an architectural standpoint, the FLEX 6000 family uses a continuous, symmetrical routing architecture backed by FastTrack interconnect, with each LAB containing ten logic elements (LEs). Configuration data is loaded serially or via the dedicated configuration port, and the design flow uses the legacy MAX+PLUS II or Quartus (legacy device support) toolchain.
Typical applications for the EPF6024ATC144-1 include industrial control glue logic, parallel-to-serial bus bridges, legacy peripheral emulation, ASIC prototyping in cost-sensitive systems, and avionics upgrades where a pin-compatible 3.3 V FPGA is required. Today the part is generally sourced from the secondary/aftermarket channel and used to sustain long-life equipment.
Designers should note that FLEX 6000 devices require an external configuration EPROM (such as the EPC2 or EPC8) or a microcontroller-driven configuration scheme; the FPGA itself does not retain configuration through power cycles. Verify timing closure using the MAX+PLUS II timing analyzer or Quartus legacy support tools, and ensure the JTAG chain is properly terminated for board-level testability.
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View Datasheet →EPF6024ATC144-1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Device Logic Elements | 1960 |
| Usable Gates | 24,000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 196 |
| User I/Os | 117 |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.42 um CMOS |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 70C (commercial) |
| Speed Grade | -1 (standard) |
| Configuration | SRAM, external configuration EPROM required |
| I/O Standard | 3.3 V LVTTL/LVCMOS |
| JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | Supported |
| Configuration Device Compatibility | EPC2, EPC8 (or MCU-driven) |
EPF6024ATC144-1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 17 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 23 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 29 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 35 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 37 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (open-drain) |
| Pin 38 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pin 39 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin 40 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 46 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 52 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 58 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 64 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 76 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 82 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 88 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 100 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 104 | TDI — JTAG Test Data Input |
| Pin 105 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 106 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 109 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 115 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 121 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 127 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 133 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 137 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Output |
| Pin 138 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin 139 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pin 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 142 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 144 | nCE — Chip enable (active-low) |
Typical Applications
EPF6024ATC144-1 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Legacy Avionics and Defense Systems, ASIC Prototyping and Design Emulation, Telecommunications Backplane Bridges, Medical Equipment Sustainment, Networking Peripheral and Bus Emulation.
Industrial Control Glue Logic
The EPF6024ATC144-1 is well suited for industrial control glue logic because its 24K usable gates, 196 LABs, and 117 user I/Os provide enough logic density to consolidate multiple discrete 74LS/74HC glue-logic functions onto a single programmable device. The 3.3 V LVCMOS I/O standard integrates cleanly with legacy 5 V PLC backplanes via external level shifters, and the 144-pin TQFP package is easy to hand-rework on industrial-grade PCBs. Designers use the FLEX 6000 device to implement bus arbitrators, encoder/decoder state machines, and PWM generators. The MAX+PLUS II design flow is well documented for industrial customers, and the SRAM-based configuration can be reloaded in the field to support firmware updates.
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Legacy Avionics and Defense Systems
The EPF6024ATC144-1 is widely deployed in legacy avionics, military, and aerospace systems that were qualified against the FLEX 6000 family in the late 1990s and early 2000s, where re-qualification cost makes redesign impractical. Its 3.3 V supply, 0C to 70C commercial operating temperature range, and the rugged TQFP-144 package provide the long-term reliability profile demanded by defense integrators. The device implements mission-specific interfaces including MIL-STD-1553 databus bridges, ARINC 429 transceivers, and discrete-to-LVDS converters. Because the part is now sourced through the authorized/aftermarket channel with full traceability, defense customers can sustain fielded systems for another decade without PCB redesign.
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ASIC Prototyping and Design Emulation
Engineers historically used the EPF6024ATC144-1 as an ASIC prototyping vehicle because its 24K usable gates and 196 LABs fit typical mid-complexity ASIC designs (state machines, peripheral controllers, simple DSP pipelines). The 200 MHz internal fMAX supports real-time verification of timing-critical blocks before committing to mask costs, and the JTAG boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1) interface accelerates board-level bring-up. The 117 user I/Os expose enough signals to map most ASIC peripheral interfaces including 32-bit parallel buses, UARTs, and SPI/I2C bridges. Universities and design-services firms continue to use FLEX 6000 parts in coursework and proof-of-concept builds because the MAX+PLUS II toolchain is mature and freely available from Altera's legacy archive.
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Telecommunications Backplane Bridges
The EPF6024ATC144-1 is used in telecom backplanes for protocol bridging between E1/T1 framers, HDLC controllers, and TDM switches that need flexible glue logic between rigid ASSP devices. Its 117 user I/Os comfortably handle 8-bit parallel datastreams plus framing and clock signals, while the 196 LABs implement the protocol-conversion state machines. The 3.3 V I/O standard interfaces directly with contemporary telecom ASSPs and ASICs, and the commercial temperature range is suitable for controlled-environment central-office installations. Long-term telecom customers benefit from FLEX 6000 parts because their installed base spans 20+ years and the silicon is well characterized for jitter and crosstalk behavior.
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Medical Equipment Sustainment
The EPF6024ATC144-1 supports medical imaging, patient monitoring, and laboratory analyzer equipment that was qualified under FDA processes in the late 1990s and early 2000s, where a complete redesign would require re-validation costing millions of dollars. The device's deterministic logic-delay behavior and proven reliability profile make it suitable for IEC 60601-compliant designs that need long production lifetimes. Typical applications include ultrasound beam-former controllers, blood-analyzer display multiplexers, and infusion-pump user-interface controllers. Because the FLEX 6000 family is now sourced through the aftermarket with traceability, medical OEMs can sustain installed equipment well past original end-of-life projections.
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Networking Peripheral and Bus Emulation
The EPF6024ATC144-1 is ideal for networking equipment that emulates or bridges legacy peripherals including PCI, ISA, and VME bus interfaces, where 24K gates and 117 I/Os are sufficient to implement bus-master controllers, DMA engines, and interrupt arbiters. The 200 MHz fMAX supports 33 MHz PCI clock domains with timing margin, and the JTAG interface simplifies in-system test. Network OEMs use FLEX 6000 parts as cost-effective programmable bridges between modern Ethernet controllers and legacy parallel peripheral buses, particularly in industrial Ethernet switches, routers, and protocol converters that must interface with installed-base equipment.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF6024ATC144 | EPF6016ATC144-1 | EPF6016ATC144-3 | EPF6016ATC144-2 | EPF6010ATC144-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) |
| Usable Gates | 24,000 | 24,000 (same) | 16,000 (-33%) | 16,000 (-33%) | 16,000 (-33%) | 10,000 (-58%) |
| Speed Grade | -1 (standard) | no suffix (slowest) | -1 (same) | -3 (faster) | -2 (faster) | -1 (same) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V (same) | 3.3 V (same) | 3.3 V (same) | 3.3 V (same) | 3.3 V (same) |
| User I/Os | 117 | 117 (same) | 117 (same) | 117 (same) | 117 (same) | 117 (same) |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1) | USD 18.50 | USD 12-15 (est) | USD 10-14 (est) | USD 11-15 (est) | USD 10-14 (est) | USD 8-12 (est) |
Key Differentiators
- 24K usable gates with 117 user I/Os in TQFP-144 (vs EPF6016ATC144-1)
- Standard speed grade optimized for commercial timing closure (vs EPF6024ATC144 (no suffix))
- Pin-compatible upgrade path within FLEX 6000 family (vs Cyclone III EP3C5 (TQFP-144))
Design Notes
The EPF6024ATC144-1 requires a clean 3.3 V supply on both VCCINT (core) and VCCIO (I/O) rails. Place 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to every VCC pin and a bulk 10-47 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the device to suppress switching transients during configuration. Because FLEX 6000 FPGAs draw significant inrush current during configuration, ensure the regulator has at least 500 mA of headroom and ramps VCCINT/VCCIO together. If using a separate analog 3.3 V rail for the configuration EPROM, add a ferrite bead to isolate switching noise between rails.
Route configuration signals (DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS) as short traces away from high-speed user I/O to avoid coupling. Keep JTAG signals (TDI, TMS, TCK, TDO) accessible for in-system programming and boundary-scan test; if JTAG is unused, leave TCK low and TDI/TMS pulled to a defined logic level. The TQFP-144 has 0.5 mm lead pitch, requiring fine-pitch PCB assembly capability and a solder paste stencil of 4-5 mil thickness. Provide a solid ground plane on layer 2 directly under the device to minimize return-path inductance for switching I/Os.
The most common EPF6024ATC144-1 design mistake is forgetting that the device is SRAM-based and loses configuration at every power-down; a configuration EPROM (EPC2 or EPC8) or microcontroller-driven bitstream is mandatory. Another pitfall is mixing 5 V signals directly into the 3.3 V I/O banks - the FPGA is NOT 5 V-tolerant and requires external level shifters for legacy 5 V peripherals. Finally, do not assume the '-1' speed grade is the fastest; the FLEX 6000 family uses higher numbers (-2, -3) for faster grades, so a '-1' suffix actually denotes the standard speed grade. Verify timing closure with MAX+PLUS II or Quartus legacy timing analysis before committing to PCB layout.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH compliance not stated in verified web data. Part is NRND by Intel/Altera. Commercial temperature grade only (0C to 70C).