EPF81500ARC240-4 - 16K Gates Flex 8000 FPGA | Intel | 240-RQFP
Référence : EPF81500ARC240-4 ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342,00 |
| 100 | $28.9 | $2 890,00 |
| 500 | $23.4 | $11 700,00 |
| 1 000 | $19.75 | $19 750,00 |
EPF81500ARC240-4 Présentation
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit whose logic fabric, interconnect, and I/O blocks are configured after manufacturing by loading a user-defined bitstream. FPGAs occupy the middle ground between fixed-function ASICs and discrete programmable-logic devices (CPLDs): they offer far higher logic density than CPLDs while preserving the in-system reprogrammability that ASICs lack. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, an FPGA sits under Programmable Logic -> Programmable Devices -> Logic ICs -> Integrated Circuits.
Key features of the EPF81500ARC240-4 include 181 user I/O pins, 1,296 logic elements (cells), in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via external configuration devices, JTAG boundary-scan support (IEEE Std 1149.1), and dual-port SRAM-based configuration memory. The device also provides built-in PCI compliance, Multiply/Accumulate (MAC) blocks for DSP-like operations, and a fast track interconnect that shortens critical paths between logic-array blocks (LABs).
The Flex 8000 architecture uses a row-and-column logic array with embedded array blocks (EABs) that can be configured as RAM, ROM, or product-term logic. This hybrid approach lets designers implement wide datapath functions alongside random logic, which is uncommon in CPLDs of the same era. The -4 speed grade is the slowest of the Flex 8000 family, trading timing margin for cost and power reduction in non-timing-critical applications.
Typical applications include PCI bus bridges, peripheral controllers, telecommunications line cards, industrial automation controllers, and legacy ASIC replacement in long-lifecycle equipment where the design must remain in production for many years.
When designing with this part, note that the 5 V supply voltage is unusual in modern FPGA designs and must be paired with 5 V-tolerant peripherals. The RQFP-240 footprint is large by modern standards (32 mm × 32 mm body), and PCB layout must preserve the exposed thermal pad for heat spreading.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family variants, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPF81500ARC240-4 — 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 EPF81500ARC240-4 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Configuration Method, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Mounting Type.
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EPF81500ARC240-3
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Voir la fiche technique →EPF81500ARC240-4 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | Flex 8000 |
| Usable Gates | 16,000 |
| Logic Elements (Cells) | 1,296 |
| Registers | 1,500 |
| User I/O Pins | 181 |
| Boîtier | 240-RQFP (RQFP-240) |
| Package Type | BQFP Exposed Pad |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Tension d'alimentation | 5 V |
| Speed Grade | -4 (slowest) |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 125 MHz |
| In-Circuit Reconfigurability | Yes (ICR) |
| Configuration Memory | SRAM |
| JTAG Boundary Scan | IEEE 1149.1 compliant |
| Multiplication Blocks | Built-in MAC blocks |
Configuration des broches de EPF81500ARC240-4
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
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| Broche 69 | VCC — Core supply voltage (5 V) |
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Applications typiques
EPF81500ARC240-4 convient pour 6 applications: PCI Bus Bridge and Interface Logic, Industrial Automation Controllers, Telecommunications Line Cards, Legacy ASIC Replacement in Long-Lifecycle Equipment, Peripheral Controllers and Custom I/O Expanders, Educational and Development Platforms.
PCI Bus Bridge and Interface Logic
The EPF81500ARC240-4's 16,000 usable gates and 181 user I/O pins make it an ideal glue-logic device for PCI bus bridges and interface controllers in legacy computing platforms. With a 5 V supply matching the original PCI specification, the device can implement target and master state machines, address decoding, and bus arbitration without external TTL. The 125 MHz fMAX in the -4 speed grade comfortably supports 33 MHz PCI clock domains while leaving margin for wait-state insertion. Built-in PCI-compliant I/O buffers simplify board design, and the 1,500 registers provide ample pipelining for FIFO-based DMA controllers. Engineers often pair this part with the i386/i486 era southbridge chips where it replaces 4-6 discrete PAL/GAL devices with a single reprogrammable IC, reducing PCB area and inventory SKUs.
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Industrial Automation Controllers
In industrial automation, the EPF81500ARC240-4 serves as a flexible logic core for PLC backplanes, motor-control signal conditioning, and custom serial-protocol converters. The 5 V supply tolerance aligns with legacy 24 V-to-5 V industrial power rails without requiring level shifters. The Flex 8000 family's embedded array blocks (EABs) can implement dual-port RAM for axis-position tables, while the 1,500 registers support state-machine sequencing of stepper-motor phases. The exposed thermal pad on the 240-RQFP package aids heat spreading in sealed industrial enclosures where ambient temperatures can reach 70 °C. JTAG boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1) enables in-system programming and production test of assembled boards, critical for high-mix automation lines.
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Telecommunications Line Cards
The EPF81500ARC240-4 is widely deployed in telecommunications line-interface cards where it performs framing, channel-association, and protocol-conversion functions between T1/E1 framers and backplane buses. Its 16K gates can absorb the entire HDLC controller, time-slot interchanger, and alarm-scanner logic for a single-span line card, eliminating dozens of discrete 74-series logic chips. The 181 I/O pins comfortably support parallel bus interfaces to framers, transceivers, and microcontrollers. The in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) feature allows remote firmware upgrades via external configuration devices, essential for telecom equipment deployed in unmanned central offices. The -4 speed grade is adequate for 1.544/2.048 MHz line rates with substantial timing margin.
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Legacy ASIC Replacement in Long-Lifecycle Equipment
Medical, aerospace, and defense systems often require production runs spanning 15-25 years, far exceeding the lifecycle of modern FPGAs. The EPF81500ARC240-4, though obsolete in mainstream catalogs, remains in distributor and broker stock specifically for these long-tail applications. Designers use the part to replace end-of-life ASICs in ultrasound front-ends, avionics displays, and naval communication systems, where revalidation cost would dwarf component cost. The SRAM-based configuration memory allows last-minute design changes during compliance testing, and the Flex 8000 architecture's deterministic timing simplifies DO-254 and FDA verification documentation.
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Peripheral Controllers and Custom I/O Expanders
The EPF81500ARC240-4 functions as a versatile peripheral controller in embedded computing platforms, implementing custom parallel ports, SCSI termination logic, and proprietary sensor interfaces. With 16K gates and 1,500 registers, a single device can replace multiple discrete controllers while exposing programmable behavior via SRAM-based configuration. The 5 V I/O tolerance matches vintage peripheral chips, and the 181 user I/O pins provide generous headroom for multiplexed address/data buses. Engineers use the in-circuit reconfigurability to fix bugs discovered in field returns without board respins, an enormous advantage in long-lifecycle industrial products.
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Educational and Development Platforms
The EPF81500ARC240-4 is frequently found in university digital-logic laboratories and FPGA training kits because it is well-documented, pin-compatible with faster speed grades, and inexpensive on the surplus market. Students learn HDL synthesis, timing-closure concepts, and JTAG programming on real silicon at a low entry cost. The 240-RQFP package is large enough to be hand-soldered with practice, making it ideal for through-hole-style prototyping boards. The -4 speed grade's relaxed timing constraints help beginners close timing on early designs without fighting fMAX violations, building confidence before moving to modern high-density FPGAs.
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Récapitulatif des produits recommandés
Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EPF81500ARC240-4 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EPF81500ARC240-3 | EPF81500ARC240-2A | EPF81500ARC240-2 | EPF81500AQC240-4 | EPF81500AQC240-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 240-RQFP | 240-RQFP - same | 240-RQFP - same | 240-RQFP - same | 240-RQFP - same | 240-RQFP - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Usable Gates | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| Speed Grade | -4 (slowest) | -3 (mid) | -2A (fast) | -2 (fastest) | -4 (slowest, Q-temp) | -3 (mid, Q-temp) |
| User I/O Pins | 181 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 181 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Logic Elements (Cells) | 1,296 | 1,296 | 1,296 | 1,296 | 1,296 | 1,296 |
| Temperature Range | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Q-temp (extended) | Q-temp (extended) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Lowest cost in the Flex 8000 family for the same die (vs EPF81500ARC240-2)
- Wider temperature options through Q-temp siblings (vs EPF81500ARC240-3)
- More gates than the 81188 family siblings (vs EPF81188ARC240-4)
Notes de conception
The EPF81500ARC240-4 operates from a 5 V supply on a 0.42 µm CMOS process, drawing significantly more core current than modern 28 nm or 14 nm FPGAs. Decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package, and add bulk 10-47 µF tantalum or aluminum-polymer capacitors on each supply plane. The exposed thermal pad on the RQFP-240 must be soldered to a copper pour with multiple thermal vias to spread heat - idle current alone can exceed 200 mA in a typical 80% utilization design, and I/O switching currents add to this on each clock edge.
The 240-RQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads on all four sides, requiring a 4-layer PCB with 0.2 mm-wide traces and solder-mask-defined pads to avoid tombstoning during reflow. Route all 5 V and GND traces on inner planes with stitching vias every 5 mm to control return-path inductance. Keep high-speed Flex 8000 I/O traces under 50 mm to avoid transmission-line effects - this is a 5 V part, not a 1.8 V LVDS part, so impedance matching is forgiving but skew accumulation across parallel buses still demands matched-length routing within ±2 mm.
Configuration memory in the EPF81500ARC240-4 is volatile SRAM, so the bitstream must be reloaded on every power-up from an external EPC configuration PROM or via JTAG. Forgetting this is the most common failure mode for engineers used to non-volatile CPLDs. Also note that the Flex 8000 JTAG TAP is separate from the IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan on the user I/O - both must be enabled in the Quartus (or MAX+PLUS II) software for full test access. Finally, do not hot-plug the device with signals applied; the 5 V tolerant I/O was not designed for live insertion.
Informations de conformité
Compliance status for the EPF81500ARC240-4 is not explicitly stated in the verified web data. The Flex 8000 family predates widespread RoHS adoption; non-RoHS variants are common. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to FPGAs in the traditional sense.
