EP1K50QC208-1

The EP1K50QC208-1 is an ACEX-1K series field programmable gate array (FPGA) IC from Intel designed for commercial embedded logic and system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration. It combines on-chip logic, embedded memory, and flexible I/O to support communications, embedded control, and high-volume commercial applications.

As a member of the ACEX-1K family, this -1 speed grade device benefits from the series architecture for embedded arrays, multi-voltage I/O options, and in-circuit reconfigurability, delivering a compact, surface-mount solution in a 208-pin BFQFP package.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Provides 2,880 logic elements (LEs) and a maximum system gate capacity of 199,000 gates for implementing combinational and sequential logic.
• Embedded Memory  Includes approximately 40,960 bits of on-chip RAM via embedded array blocks (EABs) to support dual-port memory and efficient megafunction implementations.
• I/O and Voltage  147 user I/O pins with MultiVolt I/O capability; device operates with an internal 2.5 V supply and supports I/O interfacing across a range of voltages. Supply voltage: 2.375 V to 2.625 V.
• Package and Mounting  Surface-mount 208-BFQFP package (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28×28) for compact PCB designs and reliable board-level assembly.
• System Features  Family-level features include dual-port EABs, dedicated carry and cascade chains, up to six global clocks, and FastTrack interconnect for predictable routing delays.
• Configuration and Test  Supports in-circuit reconfigurability and built-in JTAG boundary-scan test (IEEE 1149.1) for programming and board-level test without consuming logic resources.
• Clocking Options  ClockLock and ClockBoost options (family-level) reduce clock delay and skew and support clock multiplication where required by the design.
• Commercial Temperature Grade  Rated for 0 °C to 70 °C operating temperature for commercial applications.
• RoHS Compliant  Manufactured to meet RoHS requirements.

Typical Applications

• Communications Equipment  Implement protocol handling, packet buffering, and timing functions using the device’s embedded RAM and logic resources.
• PCI-Based I/O Cards  Family-level PCI Local Bus compatibility for -1 speed grade devices enables use in 3.3 V or 5.0 V PCI implementations on expansion cards.
• Embedded Control and SOPC  Combine logic, RAM, and flexible I/O to implement custom controllers, glue logic, and system-level integration in compact boards.
• Prototyping and Volume Designs  Surface-mount 208-BFQFP packaging supports both development prototypes and cost-sensitive, high-volume commercial products.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory  2,880 logic elements paired with approximately 40,960 bits of embedded RAM provide a practical balance for designs that require both combinational logic and block RAM.
• Flexible I/O Voltage Support  MultiVolt I/O capability and a narrow internal supply range facilitate interfacing with a variety of peripheral voltage domains.
• In-Circuit Reconfigurability  Supports in-system reprogramming and JTAG access for iterative development, updates, and board-level testing without extra logic consumption.
• Compact, Surface-Mount Package  208-pin BFQFP (28×28 PQFP footprint) offers high pin count in a standard surface-mount form factor suitable for compact commercial PCBs.
• Series-Level Clock and Routing Enhancements  ClockLock/ClockBoost options and FastTrack interconnect provide reduced clock skew and predictable routing for timing-sensitive designs.
• Vendor Toolchain Support  ACEX-1K family-level documentation and development tools support design entry, place-and-route, and megafunction integration to accelerate development.

Why Choose EP1K50QC208-1?

The EP1K50QC208-1 delivers a practical combination of logic density, embedded memory, and flexible I/O in a commercial-grade, surface-mount 208-BFQFP package. It is well suited to designers seeking a cost-efficient, reconfigurable device for communications, embedded control, and SOPC-style integration while leveraging family-level features such as dual-port embedded arrays, JTAG programmability, and clock-management options.

This device is appropriate for projects that require predictable routing, modest on-chip RAM, and the ability to interface across multiple voltage domains, backed by the ACEX-1K family’s development tool support and tested device architecture.

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