EPF10K50VBI356-3

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The EPF10K50VBI356-3 is a Field Programmable Gate Array from the Altera FLEX 10KA family, fabricated on a 0.35-micron process. It operates at a single 3.3-V supply voltage and contains 2,880 logic elements organized into 360 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) and 10 Embedded Array Blocks (EABs). The device provides 274 user I/O pins within a 356-pin FineLine BGA package. Total embedded memory capacity is 20,480 bits. It supports MultiVolt I/O interfaces and includes built-in JTAG boundary-scan test circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• 3.3-V operation with 5.0-V tolerant input pins
• 2,880 Logic Elements and 20,480 bits of embedded RAM
• PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 compliance
• Built-in JTAG boundary-scan test circuitry

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• System-on-a-Programmable-Chip integration
• Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus implementations
• Digital signal processing functions
• Microcontroller emulation

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels as this part may be subject to obsolescence. Confirm RoHS status and moisture sensitivity levels prior to assembly. Ensure design files are compatible with legacy development tools such as MAX+PLUS II or Quartus II for proper configuration and compilation.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring 3.3-V logic with 5.0-V I/O tolerance. Compare against EPF10K50 for 5.0-V applications or EPF10K50VFC484-3 for higher pin counts in a 484-pin package. Verify that the 356-pin BGA footprint matches the PCB layout constraints and thermal requirements.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This device belongs to the second-generation FLEX 10K family, specifically the FLEX 10KA variant which introduced 3.3-V operation and 5.0-V I/O tolerance. It follows the original FLEX 10K architecture but addresses low power supply trends while maintaining compatibility with existing design flows and megafunctions.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

EPF10K50VFC484-3 offers similar logical resources but in a 484-pin FBGA package. EPF10K50BI356-3 is the 5.0-V equivalent version. No direct pin-compatible upgrades exist within the same density class; migration to Cyclone or Stratix families requires significant redesign.