EPF6024ATC144-11 - FLEX 6000 FPGA 24K Gates 117 I/O 144-LQFP | Intel
MPN: EPF6024ATC144-11 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $24.75 | $247.50 |
| 100 | $19.2 | $1,920.00 |
| 500 | $16.8 | $8,400.00 |
| 1,000 | $15.4 | $15,400.00 |
EPF6024ATC144-11 Overview
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that contains an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and programmable I/O cells. The hierarchy in the broader taxonomy is: FPGA -> programmable logic device -> digital logic IC -> semiconductor. FPGAs fill the design gap between fixed-function ASICs (high NRE, low per-unit cost at volume) and small-scale glue logic (low cost, low density), offering fast time-to-market, in-field reprogrammability, and parallel hardware execution. The FLEX 6000 family occupies the low-density legacy tier of the Altera/Intel FPGA portfolio, predating the Cyclone and MAX families that replaced it for new designs.
Key features of the EPF6024ATC144-11 include a dedicated carry chain architecture supporting high-speed arithmetic operations, cascade chains for wide-input logic, configurable I/O standards (TTL, CMOS), and a 4-input look-up table (LUT) per logic element. The LQFP-144 (Low-profile Quad Flat Pack, 20x20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) surface-mount package provides a familiar plastic footprint compatible with hand-soldering and standard SMT assembly, unlike the later BGA packages that require X-ray inspection. The device is built on a 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM process and supports 5V core operation, distinguishing it from the lower-voltage 3.3V Cyclone family.
Typical applications for the EPF6024ATC144-11 include legacy glue logic replacement, telecom interface bridging, industrial control state machines, and educational FPGA training platforms where the FLEX 6000 architecture is well documented. The wide 5V tolerance makes it particularly suitable for industrial bus interfacing (parallel ATA, ISA-style address decoding, glue logic between microcontrollers and peripherals) and for replacing multiple 74-series TTL packages in legacy equipment redesigns.
When designing with this FPGA, allocate dedicated configuration PROM (such as the EPC1 or EPC1441) since the SRAM configuration cells are volatile and reload on every power-up. Provide a clean 5V supply with adequate decoupling (100 nF plus 10 µF bulk) near VCCINT pins, and ensure JTAG pins are routed to a stable header for in-system programming. Note that FLEX 6000 parts are now in mature lifecycle stages - verify stock and lead time before committing the design.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, FLEX 6000 family alternatives, and practical design considerations not consolidated in the original manufacturer datasheet, enabling engineers to evaluate the EPF6024ATC144-11 against current alternatives and to plan configuration, power, and PCB layout decisions.
Drop-in alternatives for EPF6024ATC144-11 — 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 EPF6024ATC144-11 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, Package, Process Technology, Configuration Memory.
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EPF6024ATC144-10
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View Datasheet →EPF6024ATC144-11 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Device Logic Elements | 1,960 |
| Typical Gates | 24,000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 196 |
| User I/O Pins | 117 |
| Speed Grade | -11 |
| Package | 144-LQFP (LQFP-144, 20x20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Configuration Technology | SRAM (volatile, requires external configuration device) |
| Core Voltage | 5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Logic Element Structure | 4-input LUT with dedicated carry and cascade chains |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (ByteBlaster / BitBlaster compatible) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Recommended Configuration Device | EPC1, EPC1441 (or compatible serial configuration PROM) |
EPF6024ATC144-11 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 | VCCINT — Core 5V supply |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin 21 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply |
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| Pin 37 | VCCINT — Core 5V supply |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 41 | GND — Ground |
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| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 58 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply |
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| Pin 70 | VCCINT — Core 5V supply |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 74 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 77 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pin 78 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pin 79 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete indicator |
| Pin 80 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pin 81 | DATA — Configuration data input |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 88 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply |
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| Pin 102 | VCCINT — Core 5V supply |
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| Pin 107 | GND — Ground |
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| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 118 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 127 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pin 128 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 129 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 130 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 131 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
Typical Applications
EPF6024ATC144-11 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Glue Logic Replacement, Industrial 5V Bus Interfacing, Telecom Interface Bridging, FPGA Education and Training Platforms, Military and Avionics Legacy Systems, Medical Equipment Repair and Sustaining Engineering.
Legacy Glue Logic Replacement
The EPF6024ATC144-11's 24K gates and 117 I/Os make it well suited for replacing multiple 74-series TTL packages and discrete glue logic on legacy boards. Its 5V-tolerant I/Os allow direct interfacing with TTL and 5V CMOS peripherals without level shifters - critical when modern 3.3V FPGAs cannot be inserted into a 5V backplane. The 196 LABs (1,960 LEs) provide sufficient capacity to consolidate address decoding, chip-select generation, and bus arbitration that previously required a dozen discrete logic packages. Designers route the 5V supply to VCCINT/VCCIO and use the ByteBlaster JTAG header for in-system reconfiguration when board revisions are needed.
Recommended
Industrial 5V Bus Interfacing
Industrial control systems built on 5V buses (parallel ATA, ISA-style address decoding, legacy PLC interfaces) benefit from the EPF6024ATC144-11's 5V-tolerant I/O banks. The 117 I/O pins comfortably support 16-bit data plus 24-bit address plus control signals common to ISA bridges, while the 196 LABs are sufficient for full state-machine implementation of bus arbitration protocols. Compared to modern Cyclone IV E FPGAs, the FLEX 6000 family removes the need for 5V-to-3.3V level shifters, simplifying PCB layout. Use the nSTATUS and CONF_DONE pins for system-level reset synchronization to upstream microcontrollers.
Recommended
Telecom Interface Bridging
Telecom equipment from the late 1990s and early 2000s used the EPF6024ATC144-11 as a protocol-bridging FPGA between E1/T1 framers, HDLC controllers, and TDM switching fabrics. The 1,960 LEs and dedicated carry chains support serial-to-parallel conversion, CRC-4/CRC-16 generation, and clock-domain crossing for telecom-grade jitter budgets. The 144-LQFP package's 0.5 mm pitch and exposed lead frames are hand-solderable for prototype and field-repair work - an advantage in telecom OAM scenarios where BGA rework is impractical. Pair with an EPC1441 configuration PROM and a 5V LDO for a complete telecom-grade design.
Recommended
FPGA Education and Training Platforms
The FLEX 6000 family is well documented in legacy textbooks and Altera/Intel training materials, making the EPF6024ATC144-11 a useful FPGA for university-level digital design courses where Verilog/VHDL fundamentals are taught. Its 24K gates, 4-input LUTs, dedicated carry chains, and cascade chains expose students to industrial FPGA concepts (LABs, LE architecture, carry-chain arithmetic) without the complexity of modern transceivers, hard IP cores, or SoC subsystems found in Cyclone V or Stratix 10. The 144-LQFP package supports through-hole-style breakout boards for breadboard prototyping.
Recommended
Military and Avionics Legacy Systems
Many military and avionics platforms certified in the 1990s and early 2000s use the EPF6024ATC144-11 (or its MIL-STD-883 screened variants) for mission-critical control logic that cannot be redesigned without re-certification. The device's mature silicon, well-understood failure modes, and long-term availability from authorized distributors make it a staple for sustainment programs. Its -11 speed grade offers deterministic timing for closed-loop control applications. Replacement of these parts requires careful configuration bitstream compatibility validation against the original Quartus MAX+PLUS II design files.
Recommended
Medical Equipment Repair and Sustaining Engineering
Medical imaging and patient-monitoring equipment certified two decades ago often integrates the EPF6024ATC144-11 for video timing generation, sensor signal conditioning, and display controller logic. FDA regulatory pathways make redesign expensive, so sustaining engineering typically relies on board-level repair using authentic or traceable-bonded stock. The 117 user I/Os accommodate video DAC interfaces, LCD controller signals, and serial communication ports in a single device. Verify date code and ESD compliance when sourcing from independent distributors for medical repair workflows.
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Engineering reference data for EPF6024ATC144-11 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF6024ATC144-10 | EPF6024ATC144-1 | EPF6024ATC144-1N | EPF6024ATC144-2N | EPF6024ATC144-10N | EPF6016ATC144-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same |
| Family | FLEX 6000 | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same | FLEX 6000 - same |
| Logic Elements | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,320 (-33%) |
| Typical Gates | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 16,000 (-33%) |
| User I/O | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 |
| Speed Grade | -11 | -10 (faster) | -1 (industrial) | -1 (industrial, lead-free) | -2 (slower, lead-free) | -10 (faster, lead-free) | -3 (fastest) |
| Core Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Configuration Technology | SRAM (volatile) | SRAM (volatile) | SRAM (volatile) | SRAM (volatile) | SRAM (volatile) | SRAM (volatile) | SRAM (volatile) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Cost-optimized speed grade within the FLEX 6000 family (vs EPF6024ATC144-10)
- Same 144-LQFP footprint as the EPF6016ATC144-3 family (vs EPF6016ATC144-3)
- 5V-tolerant I/Os versus modern 3.3V Cyclone family (vs Cyclone IV E (EP4CE6E144C8N))
Design Notes
The EPF6024ATC144-11 requires a clean 5V ±5% supply on VCCINT (core) and a matching 5V (or 3.3V) supply on each VCCIO bank. Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor on every VCCINT/VCCIO pin pair, plus a 10 µF tantalum bulk capacitor near the package. Estimated: with all 117 I/Os toggling at 50 MHz, core current can reach approximately 100-150 mA; budget for at least 1 A on the 5V regulator to allow for I/O switching current and configuration inrush.
Route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) with impedance-controlled traces and a 4.7 kΩ pull-up on TCK, TMS, TDI per Altera ByteBlaster recommendations. Place the JTAG header within 6 inches of the FPGA to avoid signal integrity issues. Provide test points on nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE so configuration failures can be diagnosed with a logic analyzer. The 144-LQFP at 0.5 mm pitch requires fine-pitch SMT assembly - design PCB pads per the JEDEC MS-026 footprint.
Do not forget the external configuration PROM (EPC1 or EPC1441) - without it the FPGA loads garbage on power-up and CONF_DONE never asserts. Verify that the Quartus MAX+PLUS II generated .pof or .sof files are compatible with the chosen configuration device. For in-system programming, ByteBlaster drivers on modern Windows versions require legacy driver signing - keep a Windows XP/7 era programming station as fallback. Ensure nCONFIG is pulled high via a 10 kΩ resistor and not left floating, otherwise spurious configuration triggers may occur.
Estimated: at 5V VCCINT and full I/O switching, the EPF6024ATC144-11 dissipates approximately 0.75-1.0 W. The LQFP-144 package has theta_JA around 35-40 C/W, so junction temperature rise above ambient is roughly 30-40 C. No heatsink is required, but provide adequate PCB copper area (at least 1 sq inch of unbroken ground plane) and thermal vias beneath the exposed pad of related packages. Verify with a thermal probe in the actual enclosure airflow during qualification.
The FLEX 6000 LVTTL/LVCMOS I/O outputs have edge rates around 1-2 ns - keep traces short (< 3 inches) for clock and high-speed I/O. Source-series termination (22-33 Ω in series near the driver) is recommended for outputs driving > 2 inches of trace or more than 1-2 loads. For 5V I/O bank interfacing with 3.3V peripherals, use the VCCIO bank supply to set the output level and add a 100 Ω series resistor on the line to limit ringing on mixed-voltage buses.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free status not explicitly confirmed in verified web data; the -N suffix variants (e.g. EPF6024ATC144-1N, EPF6024ATC144-2N, EPF6024ATC144-10N) typically denote lead-free / RoHS-compliant packaging per Altera naming conventions. The non-N variants may be SnPb finish and should be verified for the target market.