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EPF81188AQI208-4 - FLEX 8000 FPGA, 16K Gates, 148 I/O, 208-PQFP | Intel

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5 V Vdss 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP, plastic, gull-wing) Package 4 low-skew Speed
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Qté Prix unitaire Total
1 $38.5 $38,50
10 $34.2 $342,00
100 $29.75 $2 975,00
250 $27.4 $6 850,00
500 $25.1 $12 550,00
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EPF81188AQI208-4 Présentation

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPF81188AQI208-4 is a high-density FLEX 8000 series CMOS SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) housed in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (BFQFP/PQFP) package, featuring up to 16,000 usable gates, approximately 1,500 registers, 148 user I/Os, and 126 Logic Array Blocks (LABs). It is fabricated on a low-cost, high-density, register-rich CMOS process and operates from a single 5 V supply, integrating multiple 32-bit bus interfaces in a single device for high pin-count applications.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that uses configurable logic blocks (CLBs) and programmable interconnects to implement custom digital circuits. In the broader taxonomy, FPGAs sit under programmable logic -> PLD -> logic IC -> semiconductor. The FLEX 8000 family was introduced in the mid-1990s as Altera's register-rich, in-circuit reconfigurable architecture, intended for glue logic, bus interfacing, and state-machine consolidation. Compared with CPLDs, FPGAs offer higher logic density but require SRAM configuration at every power-up, typically loaded from a serial configuration PROM such as the Altera EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, or EPC1441.

Key features of the EPF81188AQI208-4 include in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR), 148 programmable user I/Os, 6 dedicated clock input pins, JTAG-compliant boundary-scan test support, multiVolt I/O interface capability for 3.3 V and 5 V mixed systems, and a pin-compatible migration path across speed grades (-4, -3, -2). It is supported by the Altera MAX+plus II and Quartus design toolchains, and provides deterministic, register-rich architecture well suited to pipelined datapaths and high-speed state machines.

The architecture is built on continuous FastTrack interconnect rows and columns with SRAM configuration cells. Logic is implemented in Logic Elements (LEs) grouped into LABs, each containing 8 LEs with carry-chain and cascade support. Dedicated input registers and output registers per I/O pin simplify pipeline and registered I/O designs, and four low-skew global clock networks feed registers across the die.

Typical applications include 32-bit microprocessor glue logic and peripheral integration, PCI bus bridging and interface controllers, telecom line-card state machines, industrial control and instrumentation front-ends, DSP co-processing front-ends, and ASIC prototyping. The wide 5 V tolerant I/O and JTAG support make the device practical for legacy systems and migration from discrete TTL/CMOS logic.

When designing with this device, ensure that a serial configuration PROM is included on the board for SRAM-based configuration at every power-up, and that the nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE signals are correctly pulled and monitored. MultiVolt I/O allows direct interface to 3.3 V peripherals from the 5 V core, simplifying mixed-voltage designs without external level shifters.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternative MPNs from the same FLEX 8000 family, and practical design notes not consolidated on the manufacturer datasheet cover page.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPF81188AQI208-4 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.

Variantes de cette série

Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EPF81188AQI208-4 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Mounting Type, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, In-Circuit Reconfigurability, Logic Family.

Altera
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (industrial / commercial grade)
Process Technology: CMOS, 0.42 um SRAM configuration cell
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Intel
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Process Technology: CMOS SRAM
In-Circuit Reconfigurability: Yes (ICR)
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Intel
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (Gull-wing leads)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C (Commercial)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Altera
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
In-Circuit Reconfigurability: Yes (ICR via external configuration device or controller)
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Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

EPF81188AQI208-3

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-PQFP
FLEX 8000 · 12,000 · 1,008 cells · Up to 1,500 · 125 MHz · 5.0 ns · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V

✓ En stock

$45 / unité

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EPF81188AQI208-2

✅ Remplacement direct
📦 208-PQFP
fastest speed grade (-2 vs -4) within same die and same 208-PQFP package

📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)

EPF81188AQC208-4

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 208-PQFP
FLEX 8000 · FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array · 12,000 · 1,008 · 126 · 148 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS

✓ En stock

$62 / unité

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EPF81188AQC208-3

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 208-PQFP
FLEX 8000 · CMOS · 12,000 · 1,008 · 126 · 148 · 208-BFQFP (Plastic QFP) · 208

✓ En stock

$14.2 / unité

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EPF81188AQC208-2

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-PQFP
FLEX 8000 · 1008 · 12,000 · 126 · 148 · 282 to 1500 · 125 MHz · 5 V

✓ En stock

$21.5 / unité

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EPF81188AQI208-4N

✅ Remplacement direct
📦 208-PQFP
same die, -4 speed grade, same 208-PQFP, N suffix denotes lead-free / RoHS finish

📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)

EPF81188AQI208-4 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Family FLEX 8000
Logic Elements / Gates Up to 16,000 usable gates
Registers (approx.) 1,500
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 126
User I/Os 148
Boîtier 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP, plastic, gull-wing)
Tension d'alimentation 5 V
Logic Family CMOS (SRAM-based)
Température de fonctionnement 0 C to +70 C (commercial)
Configuration Method Serial PROM (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441) or parallel EPROM / microcontroller
In-Circuit Reconfigurability (ICR) Yes
Boundary-Scan / JTAG Yes (JTAG-compliant)
MultiVolt I/O Interface Yes (supports 3.3 V and 5 V mixed systems)
Global Clock Networks 4 low-skew
Speed Grade -4
Type de montage Surface Mount (gull-wing PQFP)

Configuration des broches de EPF81188AQI208-4

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Applications typiques

EPF81188AQI208-4 convient pour 6 applications: 32-bit Microprocessor Glue Logic, PCI Bus Bridge / Interface Controller, Telecom Line-Card State Machines, Industrial Control and Instrumentation Front-End, DSP Co-Processing Front-End, ASIC Prototyping and Logic Consolidation.

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32-bit Microprocessor Glue Logic

The EPF81188AQI208-4's 16,000 usable gates and 148 user I/Os make it a strong fit for 32-bit microprocessor glue-logic consolidation, where address decoding, wait-state generation, bus arbitration, and interrupt steering are absorbed into a single device instead of several discrete TTL packages. The four low-skew global clock networks and dedicated input/output registers per pin simplify pipelined microprocessor interfaces and registered chip-select generation, while MultiVolt I/O lets the 5 V core drive 3.3 V peripherals without external level shifters. Source: FLEX 8000 family datasheet.

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PCI Bus Bridge / Interface Controller

With 148 user I/Os, the EPF81188AQI208-4 can absorb an entire 32-bit PCI bus bridge or interface controller plus peripheral state-machine logic in a single FLEX 8000 device. The register-rich architecture is well suited to the registered I/O and pipelined handshakes that PCI demands, and the JTAG-compliant boundary scan simplifies pre-production board bring-up. Power consumption at 5 V must be budgeted carefully because PCI designs often run near 50-66 MHz; the -3 or -2 speed grades offer tighter timing margin on the same footprint. Source: FLEX 8000 family datasheet.

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Telecom Line-Card State Machines

Telecom line cards traditionally depend on large register-rich programmable logic to handle framing, signalling, alarm monitoring, and switch-matrix interfacing. The EPF81188AQI208-4's 1,500 registers and 126 LABs provide the parallelism needed for these state machines, while the 148 I/Os absorb the high-pin-count glue between line-interface units, time-slot interchanges, and backplane connectors. In-circuit reconfigurability enables field firmware upgrades without board removal, a key benefit for carrier-grade telecom equipment.

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Industrial Control and Instrumentation Front-End

The EPF81188AQI208-4 is widely used as a front-end controller in industrial instrumentation, where 16,000 usable gates are sufficient for sensor-signal conditioning sequencing, ADC/DAC control logic, and serial protocol state machines (SPI, I2C, UART). The 5 V MultiVolt I/O and JTAG bring-up simplify mixed-voltage designs with 3.3 V ADC/DAC devices. Engineers migrating older designs to industrial-temperature grades should verify that the chosen speed-grade variant supports the required ambient range; the AQI suffix denotes commercial temperature.

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DSP Co-Processing Front-End

The FLEX 8000 architecture's high register count makes the EPF81188AQI208-4 a useful front-end for DSP co-processors - handling data formatting, address generation, memory interfacing, and control sequencing ahead of a dedicated DSP or ASIC. The four global clock networks and dedicated I/O registers help maintain deterministic timing in pipelined datapaths, while the 148 I/Os expose wide data and address buses without external muxing.

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ASIC Prototyping and Logic Consolidation

With 16,000 usable gates and in-circuit reconfigurability, the EPF81188AQI208-4 has long served as an ASIC prototyping vehicle and as a way to consolidate scattered TTL/CMOS logic into one programmable device. Designers can iterate firmware in-circuit, validate pinout assumptions before ASIC tape-out, and reuse the same board across multiple design revisions. The 208-pin PQFP package is friendly to standard 1.0 mm-pitch PCB fabrication, easing prototype assembly.

Récapitulatif des produits recommandés

EPC1 Serial configuration PROM for FLEX 8000 SRAM-based FPGA Utilisé dans : 32-bit Microprocessor Glue Logic, Industrial Control and Instrumentation Front-End, ASIC Prototyping and Logic Consolidation EPC1064 Larger serial configuration PROM option Utilisé dans : 32-bit Microprocessor Glue Logic, DSP Co-Processing Front-End EPF81188AQI208-3 Altera Utilisé dans : 32-bit Microprocessor Glue Logic, PCI Bus Bridge / Interface Controller, Industrial Control and Instrumentation Front-End, DSP Co-Processing Front-End EPC1213 Serial configuration PROM for production PCI boards Utilisé dans : PCI Bus Bridge / Interface Controller EPC1441 Compact serial configuration PROM for telecom cards Utilisé dans : Telecom Line-Card State Machines, ASIC Prototyping and Logic Consolidation EPF81188AQC208-4 Intel Utilisé dans : Telecom Line-Card State Machines
What is the EPF81188AQI208-4 and what family does it belong to?
The EPF81188AQI208-4 is a 5 V, SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array from the Altera FLEX 8000 family, now sold and supported under Intel. According to the manufacturer datasheet, the device provides up to 16,000 usable gates, approximately 1,500 registers, 126 LABs, and 148 user I/Os in a 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP) package. It is designed for high-density, register-rich glue logic, bus interfacing, and ASIC prototyping.
How many usable gates and I/Os does the EPF81188AQI208-4 have?
The EPF81188AQI208-4 provides up to 16,000 usable gates, approximately 1,500 registers, and 148 user I/Os. These figures come from the FLEX 8000 family datasheet and are the same across all speed grades and compatible 208-pin package variants. The 148 I/Os are particularly valuable for designs that must bridge multiple buses on a single device.
What is the difference between EPF81188AQI208-4 and EPF81188AQI208-3?
The EPF81188AQI208-4 and EPF81188AQI208-3 differ only in speed grade: -4 is the slowest, -3 is faster. Both share the same 208-pin PQFP package, the same die, and the same 16,000 usable gates / 148 I/O specification. Source: FLEX 8000 family datasheet. Designers can drop a -4 onto a -3 footprint and gain timing margin, but cannot drop a -3 onto a -4 board and recover timing if the original design assumed -4 timing.
How is the EPF81188AQI208-4 configured at power-up?
The EPF81188AQI208-4 is an SRAM-based FPGA and therefore requires configuration data on every power-up. Per the FLEX 8000 datasheet, configuration can be loaded from an industry-standard parallel EPROM, an Altera serial configuration device such as EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, or EPC1441, or from a system controller. Without a configuration source, the device remains unconfigured and all I/Os are tri-stated.
Does the EPF81188AQI208-4 support JTAG boundary scan?
Yes. The EPF81188AQI208-4 includes JTAG-compliant IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan test logic. This allows board-level interconnect testing and is documented in the FLEX 8000 family datasheet. The JTAG pins (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) are dedicated and cannot be repurposed as user I/O, so leave them connected in any pinout-aware board layout.
Where can I download the EPF81188AQI208-4 datasheet PDF?
The EPF81188AQI208-4 datasheet PDF is available from the manufacturer product archive (formerly Altera, now Intel) and from authorized distributors. Octopart and FPGAkey host the document under their Intel / Altera part pages. Search the exact MPN string 'EPF81188AQI208-4' and look for the FLEX 8000 family datasheet, which contains full DC/AC specifications and pinout.
What is the pinout of the EPF81188AQI208-4?
The EPF81188AQI208-4 pinout is published in the FLEX 8000 family datasheet in the 208-pin PQFP package section. The package is a 208-lead Plastic Quad Flat Pack with gull-wing leads; pin 1 is located by the marker dot on the top surface. For full per-pin function tables including dedicated clock inputs (CLK0-CLK5), JTAG, and configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0), consult the manufacturer datasheet directly.
Is the EPF81188AQI208-4 still in production?
No. The EPF81188AQI208-4 is part of the legacy Altera FLEX 8000 family and has been classified as obsolete / not recommended for new designs by Intel. It remains available through authorized distributors stocking legacy inventory, brokers, and aftermarket channels. For new designs, Intel recommends migrating to the Cyclone, MAX, or other current FPGA families.
Where can I buy the EPF81188AQI208-4 today?
The EPF81188AQI208-4 can be sourced from authorized distributors carrying legacy Altera/Intel FPGA inventory, from broker channels, and from aftermarket specialists. As of 2026-09-12, listings appear on DigiKey, Mouser, Octopart, Avaq, and FPGAkey. Because the part is obsolete, pricing fluctuates with remaining stock and lead times may be longer than for active parts.
What is the price of the EPF81188AQI208-4?
As of 2026-09-12, distributor pricing for the EPF81188AQI208-4 typically starts in the high-tens of USD per unit at qty 1, with volume breaks reducing unit price below USD 30 at qty 100. Pricing varies because the part is obsolete and supply comes from remaining distributor stock and broker channels. Always request a fresh quote for current availability.
What is the lead time for the EPF81188AQI208-4?
Lead times for the obsolete EPF81188AQI208-4 are typically 4-12 weeks from broker and authorized distributor channels, depending on remaining stock. As of 2026-09-12, some distributors show immediate ship-from-stock for small quantities, but volume orders often require scheduled delivery from allocated wafer or finished-goods inventory. Always confirm lead time at order placement.
What is a drop-in replacement for the EPF81188AQI208-4?
The best drop-in replacements for the EPF81188AQI208-4 are the other speed grades of the same die in the same 208-pin PQFP package, such as EPF81188AQI208-3 and EPF81188AQI208-2. All share the same pinout, 16,000 usable gates, and 148 user I/Os. Source: FLEX 8000 family datasheet. Designers needing more headroom step down to -3 or -2; designers needing lower power may evaluate the EPF81188AGC232 variants which use a different 232-pin package and are not drop-in.
EPF81188AQI208-4 vs EPF81188AQI208-3 - which should I choose?
Choose the EPF81188AQI208-3 over the -4 if your timing closure requires the faster speed grade. Both parts are pin-compatible in the same 208-pin PQFP and share the same die, 16,000 gates, and 148 I/Os. Source: FLEX 8000 family datasheet. If your design meets timing on -4, the -4 is generally preferable because of better availability in the obsolete market; choose -3 only when timing margins require it.
Can the EPF81188AQC208-4 replace the EPF81188AQI208-4?
Yes, the EPF81188AQC208-4 is pin-compatible with the EPF81188AQI208-4 in the same 208-pin PQFP footprint. Source: FLEX 8000 family datasheet and the Site MPN list. The package letter difference (AQI vs AQC) denotes the operating-temperature grade: AQI is commercial (0 C to 70 C) while AQC is also commercial in this family; verify the exact temperature letter code on the manufacturer's datasheet before substituting in industrial-temperature designs.
What are the key specifications of EPF81188AQI208-4 that engineers should know?
The EPF81188AQI208-4 is a 5 V FLEX 8000 FPGA with up to 16,000 usable gates, 1,500 registers, 126 LABs, and 148 user I/Os in a 208-pin PQFP. Source: FLEX 8000 family datasheet. It supports in-circuit reconfigurability, JTAG boundary scan, MultiVolt I/O for 3.3 V / 5 V mixed systems, and four low-skew global clock networks. Engineers should remember that it is SRAM-based and therefore requires a configuration PROM at every power-up.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EPF81188AQI208-4 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose the EPF81188AQI208-4 when you need a commercial-temperature, -4 speed grade FLEX 8000 FPGA in a 208-PQFP for legacy glue-logic, bus-interface, or ASIC-prototyping designs. Choose the EPF81188AQI208-3 if your timing closure requires faster internal logic on the exact same footprint; the -3 is the most common drop-in for designs that fail timing on the -4. Choose the EPF81188AQI208-2 only for the most aggressive timing budgets. Choose the EPF81188AQC208-4 if you want an alternative temperature-code marking but otherwise identical silicon. Choose the EPF81188AQI208-4N for RoHS-compliant assembly. For new designs, Intel recommends migrating to the Cyclone series; for modern high-volume replacements, consider Lattice or Microchip equivalent FPGAs - but those require board redesign and firmware port.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit EPF81188AQI208-3 EPF81188AQI208-2 EPF81188AQC208-4 EPF81188AQC208-3 EPF81188AQC208-2 EPF81188AQI208-4N
Brand Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera)
Package 208-PQFP (BFQFP) 208-PQFP - same 208-PQFP - same 208-PQFP - same 208-PQFP - same 208-PQFP - same 208-PQFP - same
Usable Gates 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000
User I/Os 148 148 148 148 148 148 148
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 126 126 126 126 126 126 126
Supply Voltage 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V
Speed Grade -4 (slowest) -3 (faster) -2 (fastest) -4 (same) -3 -2 -4 (same)
Operating Temperature 0 C to +70 C (commercial) 0 C to +70 C (commercial) 0 C to +70 C (commercial) 0 C to +70 C (commercial) 0 C to +70 C (commercial) 0 C to +70 C (commercial) 0 C to +70 C (commercial)

Principaux différenciateurs

  • Identical die, faster timing closure (vs EPF81188AQI208-3)
  • Identical die, fastest speed grade (vs EPF81188AQI208-2)
  • Same die, AQC temperature code variant (vs EPF81188AQC208-4)
  • Lead-free finish variant (vs EPF81188AQI208-4N)

Notes de conception

The EPF81188AQI208-4 is SRAM-based and therefore loses its configuration when power is removed. Every board design must include a configuration source - typically an Altera EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, or EPC1441 serial configuration PROM, or a parallel EPROM plus microcontroller. Without this, the device remains unconfigured at power-up and all I/Os are tri-stated, which can look like a dead board during bring-up.

The 208-pin PQFP uses 1.0 mm lead pitch and gull-wing terminations, which is friendly to 4-layer FR-4 PCB fabrication. Provide a continuous ground plane on an inner layer directly beneath the package to control return paths for the many switching I/Os. Decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pin, and add bulk decoupling (10-100 uF) at the board-level supply entry. The four low-skew global clock networks benefit from matched-length clock traces.

The 148 user I/Os can switch simultaneously and generate significant ground bounce on a poorly decoupled board. Source-synchronous interfaces (e.g., 32-bit buses with associated clocks) should be routed with matched trace lengths and 50 ohm characteristic impedance. If timing closure is tight, prefer the -3 or -2 speed grades on the same footprint rather than over-constraining the layout. MultiVolt I/O lets the 5 V core drive 3.3 V peripherals without external level shifters - confirm VCCIO bank voltage compatibility before mixing rails.

Informations de conformité

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sans plomb
Unknown
Sans halogène
Unknown
Minerais de conflit
Unknown

Part is obsolete (legacy Altera / Intel FLEX 8000 family). Specific RoHS / REACH compliance data not found in verified web data - the N-suffix variant (EPF81188AQI208-4N) typically denotes a lead-free finish, but RoHS certification status should be confirmed via the manufacturer's declaration letter. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to FPGAs in this legacy family.

Données vérifiées le : 2026-09-12 — données vérifiées et sélectionnées par l'équipe d'ingénierie composants de XAIPART

Recherches associées

EPF81188AQI208-4 EPF81188AQI208-4 datasheet FLEX 8000 FPGA 208 PQFP Altera FLEX 8000 16K gates Intel Altera EPF81188 drop-in replacement EPF81188AQI208-4 vs EPF81188AQI208-3 obsolete Altera FLEX 8000 buy EPF81188AQI208-4 pinout 208-PQFP EPF81188 PCI bridge glue logic FPGA Altera EPC1 EPC1064 configuration PROM FLEX 8000 how to configure FLEX 8000 FPGA FLEX 8000 speed grade -2 -3 -4 difference

Composants & termes associés

Intel Altera EPF81188AQI208-4 EPF81188AQI208-3 EPF81188AQI208-2 EPF81188AQC208-4 EPF81188AQC208-3 EPF81188AQC208-2 EPF81188AQI208-4N FLEX 8000 FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array Programmable Logic Device PLD PQFP 208-pin PQFP BFQFP Logic Array Block LAB Logic Element JTAG IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan MultiVolt I/O in-circuit reconfigurability ICR EPC1 EPC1064 EPC1213 EPC1441 serial configuration PROM MAX+plus II Quartus FastTrack interconnect SRAM-based FPGA CMOS 5 V supply RoHS ASIC prototyping PCI bridge telecom line card industrial control
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