EPF10K50EQC208-1

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EPF10K50EQC208-1 is a Field Programmable Gate Array belonging to the FLEX 10K embedded programmable logic device family. It features a CMOS SRAM-based architecture with 2,880 Logic Elements (LEs) organized into 360 Logic Array Blocks (LABs). The device includes 10 Embedded Array Blocks (EABs), providing a total of 20,480 bits of on-chip RAM. It operates at a maximum system frequency of 90 MHz and supports up to 147 user I/O pins within a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP).

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• FLEX Architecture: Combines general-purpose logic arrays with embedded memory blocks for System-on-a-Programmable-Chip integration.
• Embedded Memory: Contains 10 EABs totaling 20,480 bits, configurable as RAM, ROM, FIFO, or complex logic functions.
• High-Speed Interconnect: Utilizes FastTrack Interconnect with dedicated carry and cascade chains for efficient arithmetic and wide-fan-in logic implementation.
• Reconfigurability: Supports in-circuit reconfiguration via external configuration devices, JTAG port, or system controller.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Digital signal processing applications requiring embedded multipliers or filters.
• Implementation of microcontrollers and state machines within embedded systems.
• Prototyping and verification of custom ASIC designs using reconfigurable logic.
• Data path manipulation and address decoding in industrial control systems.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

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Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when a design requires approximately 2,880 logic elements and significant embedded memory capacity. The 208-pin PQFP package is suitable for surface-mount assembly where pin count constraints align with the 147 available I/O lines. Consider speed grade requirements against the 90 MHz operational limit.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component is part of the Altera FLEX 10K family, recognized as the industry's first embedded programmable logic device family. It integrates general logic capabilities with dedicated areas for megafunctions, offering a balance of density and performance for mid-range FPGA applications during its product lifecycle.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Check for pin-compatible alternatives within the same FLEX 10K package lineup. Verify if higher-density variants from subsequent families meet functional requirements while maintaining interface compatibility.