EPF10K30EFI256-2

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The EPF10K30EFI256-2 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the Altera FLEX 10KE family. It features an embedded programmable logic architecture with 1,728 Logic Elements (LEs) organized into 216 Logic Array Blocks (LABs). The device includes 6 Embedded Array Blocks (EABs), providing a total of 12,288 bits of embedded RAM. It operates at a maximum system frequency of 166 MHz and supports up to 246 user I/O pins. The component utilizes a 256-pin FineLine BGA package and requires a 3.3-V supply voltage.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Embedded PLD Architecture: Combines general-purpose logic arrays with dedicated embedded array blocks for memory and specialized functions.
• High-Density Logic: Contains 1,728 LEs and 216 LABs, supporting complex state machines and arithmetic operations via dedicated carry and cascade chains.
• Integrated Memory: Provides 12,288 bits of embedded RAM distributed across 6 EABs, configurable as RAM, ROM, or FIFO without reducing logic capacity.
• FastTrack Interconnect: Utilizes continuous routing structures for predictable interconnect delays and low-skew clock distribution.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration
• Digital signal processing (DSP) functions
• Microcontroller implementation
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant interfaces

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

This component is part of the mature FLEX 10KE product line. Verify current availability status through authorized distributors, as lead times may vary due to lifecycle stage. Ensure compliance with RoHS directives if required by the specific manufacturing environment, noting that older revisions may have different environmental certifications.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this device when a combination of moderate logic density and significant embedded memory is required within a single chip. The 256-pin FineLine BGA package offers board space efficiency compared to larger pin-count options. Consider the 3.3-V operating voltage and ensure the design supports the necessary configuration methods, such as serial configuration devices or JTAG programming.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

The EPF10K30EFI256-2 belongs to the FLEX 10KE series, an evolution of the original FLEX 10K family. This series introduced enhanced performance and lower power consumption while maintaining compatibility with existing design tools. It represents a transition point in Altera's FPGA portfolio, bridging early embedded logic devices with later high-density families like APEX and Stratix.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same package are limited due to the discontinued status of the FLEX 10K family. Migration strategies typically involve using Altera's SameFrame pin migration guidelines to adapt designs to newer families such as Cyclone or Arria, requiring schematic and constraint file updates rather than simple part substitution.