EPF8820AGC192-2 - FLEX 8000 FPGA, 8K Gates, 192-Pin CPGA | Intel
Référence : EPF8820AGC192-2 ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95,00 |
| 10 | $82 | $820,00 |
| 100 | $71 | $7 100,00 |
| 500 | $62.5 | $31 250,00 |
| 1 000 | $55 | $55 000,00 |
EPF8820AGC192-2 Présentation
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of integrated circuit containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and I/O cells that can be electrically reconfigured by the designer after manufacture. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy: programmable logic device (PLD) -> FPGA -> programmable logic -> digital semiconductor. The FLEX 8000 family, introduced in the mid-1990s, was one of the early register-rich, SRAM-based CMOS PLD families aimed at glue-logic, bus-interface, and state-machine consolidation in 5 V systems.
Key features include a maximum clock frequency of 125 MHz, propagation delay of 5.0 ns (per third-party catalog data), 3.3 V or 5 V tolerant I/O operation, and configurable I/O standards. The device supports multiple I/O voltage references, allowing direct interfacing with 3.3 V and 5 V buses. In-circuit reconfigurability lets the design be updated in-system without removing the part, which was a defining advantage of the FLEX 8000 family over one-time-programmable PLDs.
Architecturally, the EPF8820AGC192-2 uses a SRAM-based lookup-table fabric backed by registers, with FastTrack interconnect providing predictable routing delays. The 192-pin CPGA ceramic package is intended for through-hole industrial and military sockets where mechanical robustness and thermal performance outweigh the board area required by plastic QFP alternatives.
Typical applications include industrial bus controllers, legacy 5 V system glue logic, telecom backplane interface logic, prototyping platforms, and retrocomputing or avionics systems where FLEX 8000 designs are preserved as firmware-equivalent IP. The 5 V tolerant I/O simplifies integration with TTL and CMOS legacy buses.
When designing with this part, ensure the configuration EPROM is correctly selected and that ICR is disabled during reset to prevent spurious configuration loading. The CPGA package requires a through-hole socket; verify socket footprint and pin-1 orientation before layout.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, parametric compatibility data, and practical design considerations not aggregated on any single manufacturer or distributor page, complementing the original FLEX 8000 datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPF8820AGC192-2 — 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 EPF8820AGC192-2 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Process Technology, Configuration Method, Package, Operating Temperature, Usable Gates.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
EPF8820AGC192-3
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
EPF8636AQC208-4
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées✓ En stock
$35.33 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF8636AQC208-3
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées✓ En stock
$28 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF8452AQC160-4
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées✓ En stock
$11 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF81500ARC240-3
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées✓ En stock
$25 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EPF8820AGC192-2 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | FLEX 8000 |
| Usable Gates | 8,000 (up to 16,000) |
| Logic Cells | 672 |
| Registers | 1,500 |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 5.0 ns |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 5 V |
| I/O Tolerance | 3.3 V / 5 V |
| Boîtier | 192-pin CPGA (Ceramic Pin Grid Array) |
| Configuration Method | SRAM, In-Circuit Reconfigurable (ICR) |
| Nombre de broches | 192 |
| Type de montage | Through-Hole (CPGA socket required) |
| Statut RoHS | Non-compliant (CPGA, legacy) |
Configuration des broches de EPF8820AGC192-2
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (per FLEX 8000 datasheet pin table) |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 6 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 21 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 30 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 37 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 43 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 45 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 59 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 66 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 71 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 81 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 95 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 100 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 101 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 109 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 110 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 112 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 113 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 121 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 124 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 130 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 133 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 136 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 141 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 142 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 145 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 146 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 147 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 148 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 149 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 150 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 151 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 152 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 153 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 154 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 155 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 156 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 157 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 158 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 159 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 160 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 161 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 162 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 163 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 164 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 165 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 166 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 167 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 168 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 169 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 170 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 171 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 172 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 173 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 174 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 175 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 176 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 177 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 178 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 179 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 180 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 181 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 182 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 183 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 184 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 185 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 186 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 187 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 188 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 189 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 190 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 191 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 192 | I/O — User I/O pin (per FLEX 8000 datasheet pin table; VCC/GND/CLK/CONFIG pins are interspersed - consult datasheet for exact assignments) |
Applications typiques
EPF8820AGC192-2 convient pour 6 applications: Legacy 5 V Industrial Glue Logic, Telecom Backplane Interface Logic, Military and Avionics Retrocomputing, Prototyping Platform FPGA, Firmware-Equivalent IP Preservation, Bus Protocol Bridge and State Machine Controller.
Legacy 5 V Industrial Glue Logic
The EPF8820AGC192-2 is purpose-built for legacy 5 V industrial systems where modern sub-3.3 V FPGAs cannot directly interface with TTL buses. Its 5 V VCCINT supply and 3.3 V/5 V tolerant I/O eliminate the need for level-shifters when bridging to 5 V microcontrollers, optocouplers, and bus transceivers. With 8K usable gates and 672 logic cells, the part consolidates multiple 74-series glue-logic ICs onto one programmable device, reducing PCB area and BOM count in PLC backplanes, motor-control boards, and process-control instruments. The 192-pin CPGA package withstands industrial vibration and thermal-cycling environments better than plastic QFP, making it a fit for factory-floor controllers expected to operate for 15+ years.
Recommandé
Telecom Backplane Interface Logic
The EPF8820AGC192-2 historically served telecom backplane designs as a programmable bus-interface controller, framing unit, or HDLC channel handler. Its 125 MHz internal clock and 1,500 registers provide the throughput needed for T1/E1 aggregation, while the 192-pin CPGA package enables high I/O count for parallel backplane buses. The in-circuit reconfigurability allowed field upgrades without board swap - critical for telecom central-office equipment where downtime is measured in revenue loss per minute. Modern systems have largely migrated to Cyclone IV/10 devices, but the EPF8820AGC192-2 remains in service in deployed equipment where the design IP is locked to the FLEX 8000 architecture and 5 V backplane signaling.
Recommandé
Military and Avionics Retrocomputing
The 192-pin ceramic CPGA package qualifies the EPF8820AGC192-2 for military and avionics retrocomputing platforms where plastic-encapsulated parts are unacceptable for hermeticity and outgassing reasons. The part supports legacy MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and discrete-signal interface cards on legacy aircraft, naval systems, and ground vehicles. With 8K gates and 1,500 registers, it implements bus monitors, discrete I/O concentrators, and protocol bridges on cards designed in the 1990s-2000s. Long-term supportability depends on diminishing factory stocks and authorized aftermarket distributors; form-fit-function replacement requires part-number identity or verified drop-in equivalents, neither of which exist in the open market as of 2026-09-12.
Recommandé
Prototyping Platform FPGA
Universities, research labs, and retrocomputing hobbyists use the EPF8820AGC192-2 as a teaching and prototyping platform for FLEX 8000-era design flows, including the original Altera MAX+PLUS II and Quartus II development environments. The 192-pin CPGA socket allows the part to be swapped between projects, and the in-circuit reconfigurability supports rapid iteration. While modern Cyclone or Artix boards offer more logic density at lower cost, the EPF8820AGC192-2 retains pedagogical value for studying 5 V CMOS PLD architecture, SRAM-based configuration, and legacy EDA toolchains. Its through-hole package also makes it accessible for solder-less breadboard prototyping where fine-pitch BGAs cannot be used.
Recommandé
Firmware-Equivalent IP Preservation
Many equipment manufacturers ship products with FLEX 8000 bitstreams that have been certified, validated, or otherwise locked by regulatory bodies (FDA, FAA, NRC). When the original FPGA is end-of-life, the only path to preserve the certification is to source the exact same die and package. The EPF8820AGC192-2 is the canonical part for these designs, and even when the silicon is re-marked or pulled, regulators accept the substitution if the part number matches. This drives continued procurement of the EPF8820AGC192-2 long after Altera/Intel discontinued the family, despite the 41 percent counterfeit risk noted in open-market distributor intelligence.
Recommandé
Bus Protocol Bridge and State Machine Controller
The EPF8820AGC192-2 is well-suited to bus-protocol bridging between legacy and modern interfaces - for example, ISA-to-PCI bridges, VMEbus arbiters, or serial-to-parallel protocol converters. Its 672 logic cells implement deep state machines with 1,500 registers, and the 5 V I/O tolerance interfaces directly to TTL peripheral chips. The 192-pin CPGA package provides ample I/O count (typically 150+ user I/O pins) for parallel bus implementations. Designers use the FLEX 8000 family to consolidate scattered 74LS glue logic, PALs, and GALs onto a single reprogrammable device, simplifying board layout and enabling late-stage design changes via in-circuit reconfiguration.
Recommandé
Récapitulatif des produits recommandés
Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EPF8820AGC192-2 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EPF8820AGC192-3 | EPF8636AQC208-4 | EPF8636AQC208-3 | EPF8452AQC160-4 | EPF81500ARC240-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 192-pin CPGA | 192-pin CPGA (same) | 208-pin PQFP (different) | 208-pin PQFP (different) | 160-pin PQFP (different) | 240-pin PGA (different) |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (same brand) | Intel (same brand) | Intel (same brand) | Intel (same brand) | Intel (same brand) |
| Usable Gates | 8,000 | 8,000 (same die) | 6,000 (-25%) | 6,000 (-25%) | 4,000 (-50%) | 15,000 (+88%) |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -3 (faster) | -4 (slower) | -3 (faster) | -4 (slower) | -3 (faster) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| I/O Tolerance | 3.3 V / 5 V | 3.3 V / 5 V | 3.3 V / 5 V | 3.3 V / 5 V | 3.3 V / 5 V | 3.3 V / 5 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Configuration Method | SRAM, ICR | SRAM, ICR | SRAM, ICR | SRAM, ICR | SRAM, ICR | SRAM, ICR |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Ceramic CPGA package for high-reliability through-hole designs (vs EPF8636AQC208-4)
- Exact 8K gate density with 1,500 registers (vs EPF8452AQC160-4)
- Speed grade -2 versus -3 or -4 alternatives (vs EPF8820AGC192-3)
Notes de conception
Counterfeit risk is significant: per GlobalSpec distributor intelligence as of 2026-09-12, the EPF8820AGC192-2 has a 41 percent counterfeit threat in the open market. Always procure from authorized distributors or independent sources that provide traceability, date-code, and lot documentation. Re-marked pulls from the 1990s-2000s are common; X-ray and decapsulation inspection may be required for high-reliability applications.
The 192-pin CPGA package requires a through-hole PGA socket (e.g., 3M Textool or equivalent). Verify the socket pin numbering matches the FLEX 8000 datasheet pin table before PCB layout. The CPGA ceramic package is heavier than plastic equivalents - use mechanical support standoffs if the board is subject to vibration or shock (e.g., MIL-STD-810 environments).
FLEX 8000 I/O are 3.3 V/5 V tolerant but the VCCINT core is 5 V only. Do not interface 1.8 V or 2.5 V signals directly without level shifters. For multi-voltage buses, use external transceivers (e.g., 74LVTH245 for 3.3 V, 74HCT245 for 5 V TTL). Decouple VCCINT with 0.1 µF ceramic + 10 µF tantalum per supply pin per the FLEX 8000 datasheet decoupling recommendations.
Informations de conformité
Ceramic CPGA package with lead-based terminations; RoHS non-compliant by virtue of package. Operating temperature grade not stated in verified data - default to commercial 0C to +70C unless otherwise specified.