EP1K50TC144-2

The EP1K50TC144-2 is an ACEX-1K family FPGA from Intel delivered in a 144-LQFP surface-mount package. It provides a mid-density, cost-optimized programmable logic solution with 2,880 logic elements and embedded memory suitable for system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration and communications-focused designs.

Designed for commercial applications, this device combines on-chip RAM, flexible I/O, and family-level architecture features that support in-circuit reconfigurability, built-in test, and specialized megafunction implementation.

Key Features

• Core Logic — 2,880 logic elements supporting up to 199,000 system gates for mid-density programmable logic implementations.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 40,960 bits of on-chip RAM, including embedded array blocks (EABs) suitable for dual-port memory and megafunctions.
• I/O and Voltage — 102 user I/O pins with MultiVolt I/O capability at the family level; device internal supply operates at 2.5 V and specified supply range is 2.375 V to 2.625 V.
• Package & Mounting — 144-LQFP (supplier package 144-TQFP, 20×20) in a surface-mount form factor for standard PCB assembly.
• Programmability & Test — In-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) and IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan support; family-level design emphasizes 100% functional testing.
• Clock & Performance Options — Family features include low-skew clock distribution and ClockLock/ClockBoost options for reduced clock delay and skew (family-level capability).
• Interconnect & Arithmetic Support — FastTrack interconnect with dedicated carry and cascade chains to accelerate arithmetic and high-fan-in logic (family-level architecture).
• Commercial Grade & Compliance — Commercial operating temperature range 0 °C to 70 °C and RoHS-compliant device status.

Typical Applications

• Communications equipment — Use the device’s programmable logic and embedded memory for protocol handling, buffering, and custom data-path functions in communications systems.
• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) — Integrate controllers, interfaces, and megafunctions on a single device to reduce BOM and consolidate system functions.
• Custom logic acceleration — Implement specialized processing blocks and arithmetic functions using dedicated carry and cascade chains to speed development of hardware accelerators.
• Peripheral interface and bus logic — Family-level support includes PCI Local Bus compliance for 3.3-V operation, enabling use in designs that require standard peripheral interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated mid-density FPGA: 2,880 logic elements and roughly 40,960 bits of embedded RAM provide significant on-chip resources for combined logic and memory functions, reducing external component count.
• Flexible I/O and voltage options: A 102-pin I/O footprint and MultiVolt I/O capability at the family level simplify interfacing to a range of external devices and logic levels.
• In-system reconfigurability and testability: ICR plus IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan support facilitate updates and manufacturing test without consuming additional user logic.
• Architecture tuned for arithmetic and megafunctions: Dedicated carry and cascade chains, plus embedded array blocks, accelerate implementation of adders, counters, memories, and other common megafunctions.
• Cost-optimized for production: Family-level design emphasizes a cost-efficient programmable architecture suitable for high-volume applications.
• Standards and compliance focus: RoHS compliance and family-level PCI Local Bus compatibility (3.3-V operation) support regulatory and interface needs in commercial designs.

Why Choose EP1K50TC144-2?

The EP1K50TC144-2 positions itself as a practical, mid-density FPGA option for engineers needing a balance of logic capacity, embedded memory, and flexible I/O in a compact 144-LQFP surface-mount package. Its ACEX-1K family architecture delivers features—such as dedicated arithmetic chains, embedded array blocks, and in-circuit reconfigurability—that streamline implementation of SOPC and communications-focused designs.

For commercial applications where predictable integration, RoHS compliance, and board-level compatibility matter, this device offers a mature toolchain and tested family capabilities to help shorten development cycles and lower overall system cost.

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