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EPF8820ARI208-2N - FLEX 8000 FPGA, 208-Pin RQFP | Altera

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5.0 V Vdss 208-pin RQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) Package -2 (mid-tier) Speed
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EPF8820ARI208-2N Présentation

The Altera EPF8820ARI208-2N is a member of the FLEX 8000 family of SRAM-based programmable logic devices, delivering approximately 8,820 usable gates with 504 logic elements and a maximum of 78 user I/O pins in a 208-pin RQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) surface-mount package. The "-2N" speed grade designation places it in Altera's mid-tier performance bin, while the trailing "N" indicates lead-free / lead-bearing compliant assembly per Altera's packaging nomenclature from the mid-1990s. The FLEX 8000 series was Altera's first architecture to combine FastTrack Interconnect with embedded logic array blocks (LABs), and this variant was widely adopted in telecommunications, industrial control, and glue-logic designs of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of integrated circuit that can be configured by the customer after manufacturing to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs sit in the programmable logic hierarchy beneath ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) but above simple PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices), offering a balance of density, performance, and time-to-market flexibility. The FLEX 8000 family specifically targets glue-logic, bus interfacing, and state-machine applications where discrete TTL or CPLD integration would be too large or too slow. EPF8820ARI208-2N operates on 5.0 V core supply and is supported by the MAX+PLUS II and Quartus design toolchains.

Key features of this device include FastTrack continuous routing architecture, four dedicated input pins, a global Clear signal, programmable output slew-rate control, and JTAG-compliant boundary-scan support per IEEE Std 1149.1. Each LAB contains eight logic elements (LEs), each LE consisting of a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and carry/chain logic for arithmetic operations. The 208-pin RQFP package provides ample signal margin for legacy bus architectures including PCI, ISA, and VME.

Typical applications include telecommunications backplane glue logic, industrial motor-control state machines, legacy PCI interface bridges, and military/aerospace digital subsystems. The -2 speed grade is the most commonly specified FLEX 8000 variant, offering a balance of timing margin and cost for non-critical-path designs.

When designing with this device, engineers should note that the FLEX 8000 family is NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) - modern Cyclone or MAX series devices are recommended for new projects. Existing designs should verify pinout compatibility before migration and consult Altera's migration guides for footprint and timing deltas. Designers should also provision 5.0 V tolerance on I/O banks interfacing with legacy 5 V logic families.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPF8820ARI208-2N — 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 EPF8820ARI208-2N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Configuration Method, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Usable Gates.

Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP (FQFP)
Configuration Method: SRAM (external EPROM/EPC device)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-2N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP / BFQFP with exposed pad
Configuration Method: SRAM - serial EPC device, parallel EPROM, or microcontroller
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-2N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP / BFQFP with Exposed Pad
Configuration Method: Serial (EPC1/EPC1213/EPC1064/EPC1441) or Parallel EPROM
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-2N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (industrial)
Usable Gates: 8,000
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-2N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP (RFI)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (commercial)
Usable Gates: 8,000 (typical)
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-2N →
Intel
Package: 208-pin PQFP / RQFP (gull-wing)
Configuration Method: Serial (PS / passive serial) or ByteBlaster JTAG
Process Technology: CMOS (SRAM-based configuration)
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-2N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP (RQFP-208)
Configuration Method: SRAM - requires external EPC EPROM or controller
Process Technology: 0.42 um CMOS
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-2N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin Plastic Quad Flatpack (RQFP / PQFP), 0.5 mm pitch, gull-wing
Process Technology: 0.42 um CMOS, SRAM-based
Usable Gates: 8,000
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-2N →

Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

EPF8820ARI208-2

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-pin RQFP
FLEX 8000 · 672 · 152 · 6 · 16 Kbits (approximately) · 8,000 (typical) · SRAM (volatile) · -2

✓ En stock

$11.5 / unité

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EPF8820ARI208-1

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-pin RQFP
FLEX 8000 · SRAM-based, 0.42 µm CMOS · 8,000 · 672 · 820 · 152 · 5 V nominal (4.5 V to 5.5 V)

✓ En stock

$20.4 / unité

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EPF8820ARC208-2N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-pin RQFP
FLEX 8000 · 8,000 · 672 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM · 5 V · 3.3 V or 5.0 V (bank-selectable) · 152

✓ En stock

$20.55 / unité

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EPF8820ARC208-2

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-pin RQFP
FLEX 8000 · 672 · 8,000 (typical) · 1,500 (max) · 152 · 208-pin RQFP / BFQFP with exposed pad · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V

✓ En stock

$17.95 / unité

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EPF8820AQC208-2N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-pin RQFP
FLEX 8000 · 672 · 8,000 · 152 · 4 · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V · 3.3 V / 5 V (multiVolt)

✓ En stock

$5.1 / unité

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EPF8820ARI208-2N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Family FLEX 8000
Usable Gates 8,820
Logic Elements 504
Maximum User I/O 78
LABs (Logic Array Blocks) 63
Logic Elements per LAB 8
Speed Grade -2 (mid-tier)
Boîtier 208-pin RQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Type de montage Surface Mount
Core Supply Voltage 5.0 V
Température de fonctionnement 0C to +70C (commercial) / -40C to +85C (industrial)
Programming Technology SRAM (volatile, requires configuration device)
Boundary Scan IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) compliant
Configuration Method Passive serial / JTAG / Altera EPC configuration device
Lead-Free Yes (N suffix indicates lead-free assembly)

Configuration des broches de EPF8820ARI208-2N

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Broche 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 6 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Broche 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
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Broche 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 12 GND — Ground
Broche 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 15 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 18 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Broche 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 21 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 24 GND — Ground
Broche 25 TDI — JTAG Test Data Input
Broche 26 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Broche 27 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Broche 28 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
Broche 29 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
Broche 30 DCLK — Configuration clock
Broche 31 DATA0 — Configuration data input
Broche 32 CONF_DONE — Configuration complete (active high)
Broche 33 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select
Broche 34 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select
Broche 35 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5.0V)
Broche 36 GND — Ground
Broche 37 INPUT/GCLK1 — Dedicated input / global clock 1
Broche 38 INPUT/GCLK2 — Dedicated input / global clock 2
Broche 39 INPUT/GCLK3 — Dedicated input / global clock 3
Broche 40 INPUT — Dedicated input
Broche 41 GLOBAL_CLEAR — Global clear for all registers
Broche 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
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Broche 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 45 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 47 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Broche 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 53 GND — Ground
Broche 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 55 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 59 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Broche 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 65 GND — Ground
Broche 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 71 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage
Broche 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 75 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 77 GND — Ground
Broche 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 83 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage
Broche 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 85 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 89 GND — Ground
Broche 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 95 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage
Broche 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 101 GND — Ground
Broche 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 105 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 107 VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage
Broche 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 113 GND — Ground
Broche 114 TDO — JTAG Test Data Output
Broche 115 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5.0V)
Broche 116 DEV_CLRn — Device clear (active low)
Broche 117 DEV_OE — Device output enable
Broche 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 120 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 123 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Broche 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
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Broche 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 129 GND — Ground
Broche 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
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Broche 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 135 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Broche 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 141 GND — Ground
Broche 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
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Broche 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 145 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 146 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 147 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Broche 148 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 149 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 150 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 151 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 152 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 153 GND — Ground
Broche 154 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 155 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 156 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 157 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 158 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 159 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Broche 160 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 161 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 162 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 163 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 164 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 165 GND — Ground
Broche 166 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 167 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 168 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 169 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 170 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 171 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage
Broche 172 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 173 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 174 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 175 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 176 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 177 GND — Ground
Broche 178 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 179 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 180 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 181 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 182 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 183 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage
Broche 184 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 185 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 186 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 187 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 188 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 189 GND — Ground
Broche 190 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 191 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 192 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 193 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 194 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 195 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage
Broche 196 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 197 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 198 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 199 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 200 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 201 GND — Ground
Broche 202 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 203 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 204 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 205 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 206 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 207 VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage
Broche 208 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)

Applications typiques

EPF8820ARI208-2N convient pour 6 applications: Telecommunications Backplane Glue Logic, Industrial Motor Control State Machines, Legacy PCI Bridge and Interface Logic, Military and Aerospace Digital Subsystems, VME and VXI Bus Interface Cards, Glue-Logic Consolidation for Legacy ASICs.

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Telecommunications Backplane Glue Logic

The EPF8820ARI208-2N's 504 logic elements and 78 user I/O pins provide sufficient density to bridge legacy telecom backplanes, replacing multiple discrete TTL/CMOS glue-logic ICs with a single reconfigurable device. With 5.0V tolerant I/O and JTAG boundary-scan support per IEEE 1149.1, the part interfaces seamlessly to 1990s-vintage telecom ASICs and bus architectures including H.110, SCSA, and MVIP. Its FastTrack continuous interconnect simplifies routing for bus arbitration and timing-critical state machines, while the RQFP-208 package accommodates the dense backplane signal count. The -2 speed grade offers adequate margin for typical 33-50 MHz telecom bus speeds.

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Industrial Motor Control State Machines

In industrial motor-control designs of the late 1990s and 2000s, the EPF8820ARI208-2N served as the central state-machine controller, sequencing PWM signals, monitoring encoder feedback, and implementing safety interlocks. The 504 LEs comfortably handle multi-axis control algorithms while the 78 I/Os interface to optocouplers, gate drivers, and resolver-to-digital converters. The 5.0V core supply and industrial temperature range (with Q-grade variants) suit factory-floor environments, and the FastTrack interconnect ensures deterministic timing for closed-loop control loops. Engineers migrating legacy systems retain design continuity through pin-compatible FLEX 8000 variants.

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Legacy PCI Bridge and Interface Logic

The EPF8820ARI208-2N was widely deployed as a PCI bridge interface device, implementing bus arbitration, address decoding, and interrupt steering between PCI 2.2 and legacy ISA/VME/PCI peripherals. Its 78 user I/Os accommodate the 32-bit PCI bus signals plus auxiliary control logic, while the 504 LEs provide sufficient density for state machines and FIFO control. The 5.0V I/O tolerance matches the PCI 5V signaling environment, and the -2 speed grade satisfies the 33 MHz PCI clock period. Existing designs can leverage the JTAG boundary-scan for in-system debugging and configuration.

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Military and Aerospace Digital Subsystems

Military and aerospace programs adopted the EPF8820ARI208-2N for radar signal processing interfaces, navigation control logic, and avionic bus bridges due to its SRAM-based reconfigurability allowing in-field firmware updates. The RQFP-208 package withstands standard MIL-STD-810 environmental screening, and the industrial temperature range supports extended operating envelopes. Legacy defense programs continue to maintain FLEX 8000 designs through the secondary market, with brokers stocking NRND parts for lifecycle support beyond the original Altera EOL roadmap.

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VME and VXI Bus Interface Cards

VMEbus and VXI instrumentation chassis relied on the EPF8820ARI208-2N to implement bus-master controllers, interrupt handlers, and address-decoding logic for test-and-measurement modules. The 78 user I/Os match the VME D-size connector pin budget, and the 5.0V tolerance aligns with the VME 5V signaling specification. The FastTrack interconnect enables deterministic bus arbitration cycles critical for VME's 40 MB/s sustained throughput. The part's JTAG boundary-scan simplifies VXI card self-test diagnostics per IEEE 1149.5.

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Glue-Logic Consolidation for Legacy ASICs

Designers frequently deployed the EPF8820ARI208-2N to replace 5-10 discrete 74-series TTL/CMOS glue-logic ICs with a single reconfigurable device, reducing PCB area, BOM cost, and power consumption. Typical applications included address decoding, wait-state generation, FIFO handshaking, and interrupt prioritization in VME/PCI/ISA systems. With 504 LEs available, the device handles dozens of discrete-equivalent functions while maintaining timing margin via the FastTrack continuous interconnect. Legacy designs continue to use these FLEX 8000 parts where modern Cyclone alternatives are not pin-compatible.

What is the difference between EPF8820ARI208-2N and EPF8820ARI208-2?
The EPF8820ARI208-2N includes a trailing 'N' suffix that designates lead-free / Pb-free assembly per Altera's packaging nomenclature. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet family, both parts share identical die, pinout, and electrical specifications; the difference is purely in the lead-finish of the RQFP-208 package. Engineers migrating between the two must verify that downstream soldering processes accommodate the lead-free finish.
What family does EPF8820ARI208-2N belong to?
The EPF8820ARI208-2N belongs to the Altera FLEX 8000 programmable logic family, Altera's first architecture to combine FastTrack continuous interconnect with embedded Logic Array Blocks (LABs). The FLEX 8000 family was introduced in the mid-1990s and includes density members ranging from the EPF8282 (2,500 gates) up to the EPF81500 (16,000 gates), with the EPF8820 sitting in the mid-range at 8,820 usable gates.
How many logic elements does EPF8820ARI208-2N have?
The EPF8820ARI208-2N contains 504 logic elements (LEs) organized into 63 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) of 8 LEs each. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, each LE consists of a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register with carry and chain logic, and dedicated fast-input paths. This density supports mid-complexity glue-logic designs with up to approximately 8,820 usable gates.
Is EPF8820ARI208-2N still in production or obsolete?
The EPF8820ARI208-2N is classified as NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) - Altera/Intel has not formally EOL'd the FLEX 8000 family but discontinued active promotion of it. New designs should use Cyclone IV, Cyclone V, or MAX V devices for new projects. Existing FLEX 8000 designs can still source inventory from authorized distributors and the secondary market, but long-term supply is not guaranteed.
Where can I buy EPF8820ARI208-2N online?
The EPF8820ARI208-2N can be purchased from authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, Arrow, and Avnet, as well as FPGA-specialist brokers such as Vemeko, Kynix, and FPGAkey. As of 2026-09-12, pricing for qty-1 starts at approximately $145 USD. Lead time varies - in-stock parts ship immediately from broker inventory, while factory-fresh orders may require 12-16 weeks.
What is the price of EPF8820ARI208-2N?
As of 2026-09-12, the EPF8820ARI208-2N lists at approximately $145 USD per unit at qty-1, dropping to $99.50 USD at qty-1000 from brokers carrying FLEX 8000 inventory. Original Altera/Intel factory pricing was substantially lower in the late 1990s, but current pricing reflects NRND status and limited supply. Volume quotes should be requested through authorized distributors for best pricing.
What is the lead time for EPF8820ARI208-2N?
Lead time for the EPF8820ARI208-2N depends on source: authorized distributor stock typically ships in 1-2 weeks, broker/aftermarket inventory ships same-day to 1 week, and factory orders (where still accepted) typically require 12-16 weeks due to FLEX 8000 family NRND status. As of 2026-09-12, engineering samples from Intel FPGA's NRND program may be available on request, subject to MOQ requirements.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF8820ARI208-2N?
The best drop-in replacement for the EPF8820ARI208-2N (RQFP-208, FLEX 8000 family) within the same Altera ecosystem is the EPF8820ARI208-3N, which shares the identical pinout and die but offers a faster -3 speed grade. For pin-compatible migration to a different package, the EPF8820ARC208-2N (same RQFP-208 pinout, different lead-finish code) is also a true drop-in. Cross-brand drop-in replacements are not available - FLEX 8000 is an Altera-proprietary architecture.
What is the difference between FLEX 8000 speed grades -2 and -3?
The -2 and -3 speed grades in the FLEX 8000 family differ in internal timing margins: the -3 grade is faster (lower propagation delay through LUTs and interconnect), while the -2 is the standard mid-tier offering. According to Altera datasheet timing specifications, the -3 grade typically offers 15-25% better timing margin on critical paths. Both grades share identical pinout and electrical specs, making them drop-in compatible.
Can EPF8820ARI208-2N be used for new designs in 2026?
No, the EPF8820ARI208-2N is not recommended for new designs in 2026 due to its NRND status. For new FPGA projects, Intel (formerly Altera) recommends Cyclone IV, Cyclone V, or MAX V series devices, which offer lower power consumption, higher logic density, modern toolchain support (Quartus Prime), and active long-term supply. The EPF8820ARI208-2N remains in use only for maintaining legacy designs.
Where to download EPF8820ARI208-2N datasheet PDF?
The EPF8820ARI208-2N datasheet PDF can be downloaded from AllDatasheet (alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/pdf/ALTERA/EPF8820A.html), FPGAkey (fpgakey.com/altera-parts/epf8820ari208-2n), or directly from Intel's FPGA legacy documentation archive. The official Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet covers electrical characteristics, pinout, timing, and configuration specifications for the entire family including this specific part.
Where to find EPF8820ARI208-2N pinout?
The EPF8820ARI208-2N pinout for the 208-pin RQFP package is documented in the FLEX 8000 datasheet and shows 78 user I/O pins, 4 dedicated input pins, JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSELn, DCLK, DATA0), power pins (VCCINT, VCCIO), and ground pins. Pin 1 is located at the top-left of the package with the dot marker, following standard RQFP convention.
What are the key specifications of EPF8820ARI208-2N that engineers should know?
The EPF8820ARI208-2N is a 5.0V FLEX 8000 family FPGA with 504 logic elements (63 LABs), 78 user I/O, 8,820 usable gates, and SRAM-based configuration requiring an external EPC configuration device. It supports JTAG boundary scan per IEEE 1149.1, programmable output slew rate, and is housed in a 208-pin RQFP package. As of 2026-09-12, it carries NRND status with primary use in legacy industrial, telecom, and military designs.
What configuration device does EPF8820ARI208-2N require?
The EPF8820ARI208-2N, being SRAM-based, requires an external Altera EPC-series configuration device to load its configuration bitstream at power-up. Common pairings include the EPC2 (for FLEX 8000 devices), EPC1, or EPC4. The configuration device interfaces to the FPGA through dedicated pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0) and supports JTAG in-system programming via IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan.
Is EPF8820ARI208-2N the same as EPF8820ARI208-3N?
No, the EPF8820ARI208-2N and EPF8820ARI208-3N are NOT the same part - they differ in speed grade. The '-2N' designation indicates the standard mid-tier speed grade, while '-3N' indicates a faster performance bin with tighter timing margins. Both share identical pinout, package (RQFP-208), and die, making them pin-compatible drop-in alternatives with timing variations.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EPF8820ARI208-2N — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose EPF8820ARI208-2N when you need a 5.0V FLEX 8000 family FPGA in a 208-pin RQFP package for industrial temperature (-40C to +85C) applications requiring RoHS-compliant lead-free assembly. For commercial temperature (0C to +70C) designs, select EPF8820ARC208-2N or EPF8820ARC208-2 to reduce cost. For designs with relaxed timing closure, the EPF8820ARI208-1 (-1 speed grade) offers cost savings with 15-25% slower timing margin. The EPF8820AQC208-2N is preferred when an explicit Q-grade industrial variant is required for procurement specifications. New designs in 2026 should not select any FLEX 8000 variant - use Cyclone IV or MAX V devices with active long-term supply and modern toolchain support (Quartus Prime).

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit EPF8820ARI208-2 EPF8820ARI208-1 EPF8820ARC208-2N EPF8820ARC208-2 EPF8820AQC208-2N
Package 208-pin RQFP 208-pin RQFP - same 208-pin RQFP - same 208-pin RQFP - same 208-pin RQFP - same 208-pin RQFP - same
Brand Altera Altera - same Altera - same Altera - same Altera - same Altera - same
Speed Grade -2 (mid-tier) -2 (mid-tier) -1 (slower, 15-25% slower timing) -2 (mid-tier) -2 (mid-tier) -2 (mid-tier)
Logic Elements 504 504 504 504 504 504
Temperature Grade Industrial (-40C to +85C) Industrial Industrial Commercial (0C to +70C) Commercial (0C to +70C) Industrial (Q grade)
Lead Finish Lead-free (N suffix) Standard lead finish (SnPb) Standard lead finish (SnPb) Lead-free (N suffix) Standard lead finish Lead-free (N suffix)
Usable Gates 8,820 8,820 8,820 8,820 8,820 8,820
User I/O 78 78 78 78 78 78
Configuration Device EPC2 / EPC1 EPC2 / EPC1 EPC2 / EPC1 EPC2 / EPC1 EPC2 / EPC1 EPC2 / EPC1

Principaux différenciateurs

  • Industrial temperature range with N-suffix lead-free finish (vs EPF8820ARC208-2N)
  • Mid-tier -2 speed grade balances timing margin and cost (vs EPF8820ARI208-1)
  • Lead-free N-suffix finish for RoHS compliance (vs EPF8820ARI208-2)

Notes de conception

The EPF8820ARI208-2N requires 5.0V VCCINT (core) and a separate VCCIO (3.3V or 5.0V depending on I/O bank) with a 100-200 mA typical supply current. Decoupling requires 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors at every VCCINT/VCCIO pin and a bulk 22-47 uF tantalum or polymer capacitor at the supply rail entry point. Inrush current during configuration can spike to 500 mA; provision the regulator with adequate headroom.

Place the EPC configuration device within 50 mm of the FPGA's configuration pins (DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) to minimize signal integrity issues. Use 4-layer PCB with dedicated ground and power planes. Route high-speed clock signals (GCLK1-3) with controlled impedance and matched lengths to avoid skew. Add series damping resistors (33 ohm) on clock nets if ringing is observed.

Do not leave MSEL pins floating - strap them to VCCINT or GND via 10 kohm resistors to define the configuration mode (typically MSEL[1:0]=00 for EPC2 passive-serial mode). The DEV_CLRn and DEV_OE pins, if unused, should be tied high via 10 kohm pull-ups. Failing to configure pull-ups properly can cause unexpected device reset or tri-state on power-up, leading to bus contention on shared I/O lines.

Informations de conformité

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

N-suffix indicates lead-free (Pb-free) assembly per Altera packaging nomenclature. RoHS and REACH compliance per Intel FPGA legacy documentation. AEC-Q100 not applicable - FLEX 8000 is not an automotive-qualified part.

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

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