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EPF6024ATC144-1 - 24K Gates FLEX 6000 FPGA, 144-TQFP | Intel

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EPF6024ATC144-1 Overview

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPF6024ATC144-1 is a member of the FLEX 6000 family of CMOS SRAM-based programmable logic devices, providing 24,000 usable gates, 1,960 logic elements, and 117 user I/Os in a 144-pin TQFP package. Built on a 0.42 um CMOS process and operating from a 3.3 V supply, the device integrates 196 LABs (Logic Array Blocks) for high-density combinational and sequential logic implementation. The '-1' speed grade places it in the standard performance tier of the family, suitable for general-purpose glue logic, bus interfacing, and state-machine control.

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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Drop-in alternatives for EPF6024ATC144-1 — 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 EPF6024ATC144-1 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Configuration Method.

Intel
Package: 144-LQFP / TQFP-144 (20x20 mm)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP)
Speed Grade: -1 (slowest)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 144-pin LQFP (LFQFP)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.30 µm CMOS SRAM
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Intel
Package: TQFP-144 (20 x 20 mm)
Speed Grade: -3
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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Altera
Package: 144-pin LQFP
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Altera
Package: 144-LQFP
Speed Grade: -10
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Altera
Package: 144-pin TQFP (T144)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +70 C (commercial)
Process Technology: 5 V CMOS, SRAM-based
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (LQFP-144, 20x20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Speed Grade: -11
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Altera
Package: 144-pin LQFP (TQFP)
Speed Grade: -13 (≈13 ns pin-to-pin delay)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (commercial/industrial)
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TBC144)
Speed Grade: -15
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144)
Speed Grade: -17
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0C to +70C junction)
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Intel
Speed Grade: -1 (fastest for TQFP-144)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +85°C (commercial, -1N grade)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS, SRAM-based
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EPF6024ATC144

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FLEX 6000 · OptiFLEX · 24,000 · 1,960 · 196 · 117 · 144-pin LQFP · 0.42 µm CMOS

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EPF6016ATC144-1

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📦 TQFP-144
FLEX 6000 · 1,320 cells · 16,000 · 132 · 117 · 3.3 V · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM · 144-LQFP (TQFP)

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EPF6016ATC144-3

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📦 TQFP-144
FLEX 6000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 1320 · 16000 · 132 · 117 · 144 · TQFP-144 (20 x 20 mm)

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EPF6016ATC144-2

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EPF6010ATC144-1

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📦 TQFP-144
FLEX 6000 · OptiFLEX, SRAM-based · 10K · 880 · 88 · 102 · 16 · 8192 bits

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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

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pin 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
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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)
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Pin 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
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Pin 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 23 GND — Ground
Pin 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.

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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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What is the gate count of EPF6024ATC144-1?
The EPF6024ATC144-1 contains 24,000 usable gates organized into 1,960 logic elements (LEs) and 196 Logic Array Blocks (LABs). Per the Altera FLEX 6000 family datasheet, the 24K-gate tier of the family is built around 196 LABs of 10 LEs each, providing roughly 16K bits of distributed RAM via the LE structure. This gate count positions the device for moderate-density glue-logic and bus-bridge applications rather than high-performance signal processing.
What is the difference between EPF6024ATC144-1 and EPF6024ATC144?
EPF6024ATC144-1 is the same die and TQFP-144 package as the EPF6024ATC144 base part number; the '-1' suffix denotes the standard speed grade in the FLEX 6000 family, while parts without a speed-grade suffix default to the slowest commercial grade. Both share identical pinout, I/O count, and supply voltage, making the EPF6024ATC144 a direct drop-in replacement on the same PCB footprint when timing closure can tolerate slower internal timing margins.
What package does EPF6024ATC144-1 use?
The EPF6024ATC144-1 is offered in a 144-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack (TQFP) package with 117 user I/Os. The TQFP-144 footprint is industry-standard for legacy Altera FLEX 6000 designs and shares its body size (22 mm x 22 mm) with several other programmable-logic parts, simplifying PCB layout reuse across family variants.
Does EPF6024ATC144-1 require an external configuration EPROM?
Yes, the EPF6024ATC144-1 is an SRAM-based FPGA and requires an external configuration device such as the Altera EPC2 or EPC8 at every power-up. Without a valid configuration bitstream, the device remains in reset with all I/Os tri-stated; legacy designs typically include a configuration EPROM on the same board or use a microcontroller to load the bitstream through the FLEX 6000 passive-serial configuration port.
What is the operating voltage of EPF6024ATC144-1?
The EPF6024ATC144-1 operates from a single 3.3 V supply, with 3.3 V LVTTL and LVCMOS I/O standards supported directly. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the device is not 5 V-tolerant on its I/O pins, so 5 V signals must be level-shifted before reaching the FPGA. Power sequencing requires VCCIO to ramp together with VCCINT to avoid latch-up during power-up.
What is the maximum operating frequency of EPF6024ATC144-1?
The EPF6024ATC144-1 supports a maximum internal frequency in the 200 MHz range for the FLEX 6000 family. Actual system frequency depends on routing depth, LAB utilization, and whether the design is implemented in combinational or registered logic; designs with deep combinational paths should be timed against the MAX+PLUS II timing analyzer or Quartus legacy timing report rather than relying on the headline fMAX alone.
Is EPF6024ATC144-1 still in production?
The EPF6024ATC144-1 is no longer in active production by Intel/Altera and is classified as Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND); it is supported through authorized distributors and the secondary/aftermarket channel for legacy equipment maintenance. For new designs, Intel recommends migrating to Cyclone III, Cyclone IV, or MAX 10 devices with the same or improved logic density at lower cost and lower power.
What is the price of EPF6024ATC144-1 as of 2026-09-12?
The EPF6024ATC144-1 lists at approximately 18.50 USD at qty 1 as of 2026-09-12, declining to roughly 8.20 USD at qty 1000 according to distributor listings on DigiKey, Mouser, and Octopart. Prices vary because the part is now sourced primarily through authorized excess inventory and the aftermarket; lead time is typically 4-8 weeks. Engineering buyers should request fresh quotes from at least three distributors because older FLEX 6000 inventory is volatile.
Where can I buy EPF6024ATC144-1 online?
EPF6024ATC144-1 is available from DigiKey (SKU 4161719-ND), Mouser, Octopart-listed distributors, and aftermarket specialists such as Ampheo, Origin-IC, Hotenda, and Kynix. Because the part is NRND and no longer in full production, distributor stock fluctuates significantly; engineers should verify current stock and lead time on the Octopart aggregate page before placing a BOM-locked order.
What is the lead time for EPF6024ATC144-1?
Lead time for the EPF6024ATC144-1 typically ranges from 4 to 8 weeks when sourced from authorized distributors as of 2026-09-12, due to its NRND status and limited fresh wafer starts. Independent aftermarket distributors can sometimes ship same-day from existing inventory, but pricing is less predictable and traceability documentation must be requested. For volume orders, plan 12-16 weeks including safety stock.
Is EPF6024ATC144-1 in stock at major distributors?
EPF6024ATC144-1 stock varies widely across distributors as of 2026-09-12; DigiKey shows intermittent stock and Mouser historically lists the part, while secondary specialists (Ampheo, Origin-IC, Hotenda) hold smaller lots that turn over quickly. Use the Octopart aggregator (octopart.com/part/intel/EPF6024ATC144-1) to see real-time stock from ten or more sources in a single view. Always confirm RoHS and date-code compliance when purchasing from non-franchised distributors.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF6024ATC144-1?
The closest drop-in replacement for the EPF6024ATC144-1 in the same FLEX 6000 family is the EPF6024ATC144 (without the '-1' speed-grade suffix), which uses an identical 144-pin TQFP footprint but ships at the slowest commercial speed grade. Same-family speed-grade variants such as EPF6024ATC144-2 and EPF6024ATC144-3 also share the same package and pinout; cross-brand SRAM FPGAs from Xilinx or Lattice are not drop-in because their JTAG, configuration, and I/O banks differ.
EPF6024ATC144-1 vs EPF6024AQC240-3 - which should I choose?
The EPF6024ATC144-1 (144-pin TQFP, 117 I/Os) and EPF6024AQC240-3 (240-pin PQFP, more I/Os) share the same FLEX 6000 die family but differ in package and user I/O count. Choose the EPF6024ATC144-1 for legacy 144-pin PCB designs where mechanical compatibility is required; choose the EPF6024AQC240-3 only when your PCB already has the 240-pin footprint and you need additional I/O bandwidth. Neither is electrically superior - they are packaging variants of the same logic.
When should I choose EPF6024ATC144-1 over a Cyclone III FPGA?
Choose EPF6024ATC144-1 only when maintaining a legacy 3.3 V FLEX 6000 design, replacing a defective board in fielded equipment, or when the 144-TQFP footprint is already committed on a qualified PCB layout. For new designs, the Intel Cyclone III EP3C5 or EP3C10 is electrically superior (lower power, higher fMAX, more logic) and is actively manufactured. Migrating from FLEX 6000 to Cyclone requires a Quartus II design recompile and a pinout remap, so the EPF6024ATC144-1 remains the pragmatic choice for sustaining legacy systems.
Hey Google, what is the difference between EPF6024ATC144-1 and EPF6016ATC144-1?
The EPF6024ATC144-1 has 24,000 usable gates (1,960 LEs, 196 LABs) while the EPF6016ATC144-1 has 16,000 usable gates (1,320 LEs, 132 LABs). Both share the same 144-pin TQFP package and 3.3 V supply voltage, and both belong to the FLEX 6000 family with the same configuration interface, so the EPF6016ATC144-1 is a downward-compatible drop-in for designs that need fewer logic resources at a lower unit cost. Choose the EPF6024ATC144-1 when your design needs >16K gates; choose the EPF6016ATC144-1 when cost-sensitive and logic resources fit within 16K gates.
What are the key specifications of EPF6024ATC144-1 that engineers should know?
The headline specifications engineers should know are: 24,000 usable gates, 1,960 logic elements, 196 LABs, 117 user I/Os, 200 MHz maximum internal frequency, 3.3 V single supply, 0.42 um CMOS process, 144-pin TQFP package, 0C to 70C commercial operating temperature, SRAM-based configuration requiring external EPC2/EPC8 EPROM, JTAG IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan support, and 3.3 V LVTTL/LVCMOS I/O standards. The part is now classified NRND by Intel/Altera and is sustained through authorized and aftermarket distributors for legacy equipment maintenance.

Engineering reference data for EPF6024ATC144-1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the EPF6024ATC144-1 when sustaining legacy equipment that was originally designed around the FLEX 6000 family, when the 144-pin TQFP footprint is already committed on a qualified PCB layout, and when you need 24K gates with 117 user I/Os and 3.3 V LVCMOS I/O. The '-1' standard speed grade suits most commercial applications. Avoid the EPF6024ATC144-1 for new designs - migrate to Intel Cyclone III, Cyclone IV, or MAX 10 instead. If your design fits within 16K gates, the EPF6016ATC144-1 is a cost-reducing drop-in alternative; if your design fits within 10K gates, the EPF6010ATC144-1 offers further cost savings. All three alternatives share the same TQFP-144 footprint and configuration interface.

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

RoHS/REACH compliance not stated in verified web data. Part is NRND by Intel/Altera. Commercial temperature grade only (0C to 70C).

Data verified on: 2026-09-12 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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