EPF10K50VBI356-3N

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EPF10K50VBI356-3N is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the FLEX 10KE family. It features 2,880 Logic Elements (LEs), 360 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), and 10 Embedded Array Blocks (EABs). The device provides 20,480 bits of embedded RAM and supports up to 274 user I/O pins. It operates at a single supply voltage of 2.5 V and is housed in a 356-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package. The component supports industrial temperature ranges from 0°C to +70°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• High-density logic architecture with 2,880 LEs and 20,480 bits of embedded memory.
• Supports MultiVolt I/O interface standards for flexible system integration.
• Includes built-in JTAG boundary-scan test circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990.
• Fabricated on a 0.35-micron process technology.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration
• PCI Local Bus Specification implementations
• Digital signal processing functions
• Microcontroller emulation

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

This specific part number is designated as End-of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer. Verification of current availability requires checking authorized distributors for surplus stock or alternative sourcing channels. Designers should confirm RoHS compliance status and lead times through official supply chain partners before procurement planning.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this device when a 2.5 V supply voltage is required within the FLEX 10K family. Compare against the EPF10K50 for 3.3 V operation or the EPF10K50VBI356-3 for non-RoHS variants. Ensure the design utilizes the 356-pin BGA footprint and accounts for the 274 I/O limit during schematic capture.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

The EPF10K50VBI356-3N is part of the second-generation FLEX 10K family, specifically the low-voltage 3.3-V/5-V tolerant series adapted for 2.5 V operation. It succeeds earlier PLD technologies by offering embedded megafunctions and reconfigurable SRAM-based logic, allowing for in-circuit reconfiguration via external configuration devices or JTAG ports.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation. Due to the EOL status, engineers must evaluate migration paths to modern Intel FPGA families such as Cyclone or Agilex, ensuring pinout compatibility and resource equivalence.