EP1K50TC144-1

The EP1K50TC144-1 is an ACEX-1K family field programmable gate array (FPGA) supplied by Intel. It combines a logic array and embedded array blocks to deliver flexible, low-cost programmable logic for system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration and high-performance communications applications.

With 2,880 logic elements, 40,960 bits of embedded RAM, and a 144-LQFP surface-mount package, this commercial-grade device targets designs that need compact, reconfigurable logic with multi-IO voltage support and industry-oriented I/O features.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 2,880 logic elements and an architecture suitable for implementing general logic functions and megafunctions.
• Embedded Memory — 40,960 bits of on-chip RAM implemented via embedded array blocks (EABs) for local data storage and dual-port memory configurations.
• I/O — 102 user I/O pins providing flexible connectivity for peripheral interfaces and board-level signals.
• Voltage Supply — Operates with an internal 2.5 V supply and a supported external supply range of 2.375 V to 2.625 V.
• Package & Mounting — 144-LQFP (supplier package listed as 144-TQFP 20×20), surface-mount mounting for compact board designs.
• Operating Range & Grade — Commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C and RoHS compliance.
• Configuration & Test — Supports in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via external configuration devices or JTAG; includes JTAG boundary-scan test (BST) circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990.
• Clock & Performance Options — Built-in low-skew clock distribution with options such as ClockLock and ClockBoost for reduced clock delay and skew; dedicated carry and cascade chains for arithmetic and high-fan-in logic.
• System Features — FastTrack interconnect architecture for predictable routing delays, individual tri-state control per I/O, programmable slew-rate control, and hot-socketing support.

Typical Applications

• Communications Equipment — Implement protocol handling, interface bridging, and protocol-specific logic where compact on-chip RAM and reconfigurable logic reduce board-level components.
• PCI and Peripheral Interfaces — Suitable for designs requiring PCI-compatible I/O behavior for 3.3 V operation as described by the ACEX-1K family feature set.
• SOPC Integration — Consolidate glue logic, state machines, and memory-mapped functions into a single programmable device to simplify system architecture.
• Embedded Memory Acceleration — Use the device’s embedded RAM blocks for buffering, lookup tables, or dual-port shared memory in control and data-path functions.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory — A combination of 2,880 logic elements and 40,960 bits of embedded RAM enables efficient partitioning of control and data functions on a single device.
• Flexible I/O Voltage Support — MultiVolt I/O architecture and programmable per-pin options simplify interfacing to a range of board-level voltages.
• Reconfigurability and Testability — In-circuit reconfigurability plus industry-standard JTAG boundary-scan support streamlines development, production test, and field updates.
• Deterministic Routing — FastTrack interconnect and dedicated carry/cascade chains provide predictable timing for arithmetic and high-fan-in logic implementations.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package — 144-LQFP surface-mount packaging supports space-constrained board designs while maintaining robust I/O count.

Why Choose EP1K50TC144-1?

The EP1K50TC144-1 positions itself as a commercially graded, reconfigurable logic device that balances logic density, embedded memory, and flexible I/O in a compact 144-LQFP package. Its family-level features—such as low-skew clock distribution, dedicated arithmetic chains, and JTAG testability—make it well suited to designers consolidating discrete functions into a programmable solution for communications and SOPC-style integration.

This device is ideal for engineering teams looking for a cost-efficient programmable solution that supports in-system reconfiguration, predictable routing, and a moderate I/O footprint, backed by documented family-level architecture and tool support.

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