Altera

EPF8820ARI208-4 - FLEX 8000 FPGA, 8K Gates, 5V, 208-RQFP | Intel / Altera

Référence : EPF8820ARI208-4 ✗ Fin de vie
En stock Expédié sous 1 à 3 jours ouvrés
5 V Vdss 208-pin RQFP (RQFP-208) Package 125 MHz Speed
À partir de $8.7 USD / unité
MOQ : 1 |
Prix mis à jour : 2026-09-11
Tarifs dégressifs
Qté Prix unitaire Total
1 $28.2 $28,20
10 $22.5 $225,00
100 $15.8 $1 580,00
500 $11.4 $5 700,00
1 000 $8.7 $8 700,00
ℹ️ Tous les prix sont en USD

EPF8820ARI208-4 Présentation

The Intel / Altera EPF8820ARI208-4 is a member of the FLEX 8000 family of SRAM-based, in-system programmable CMOS FPGAs, integrating approximately 8,000 usable gates, 672 logic cells, and 820 flip-flops into a 208-pin ceramic RQFP package rated for industrial temperature operation. It is fabricated on a 0.42 µm CMOS process and operates at a nominal 5 V supply (4.5 V to 5.5 V) with configurable I/O that supports either 3.3 V or 5 V interface levels, allowing direct bridging between legacy 5 V buses and modern 3.3 V peripherals. The device delivers up to 125 MHz internal performance and uses Altera's patented FastTrack Interconnect architecture with continuous, predictable routing delays that simplify static timing closure.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device that combines configurable logic blocks, programmable interconnect, and I/O cells on a single die, allowing engineers to implement custom digital logic without the cost or lead-time of an ASIC. The FLEX 8000 family sits within the hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLD) and specifically within the SRAM-based FPGA segment - it is volatile and must be configured from an external EPROM, Flash, or microcontroller on every power-up. This makes FLEX 8000 parts well suited to prototyping, low-volume designs, and systems requiring in-system updates via JTAG.

Key features of the EPF8820ARI208-4 include a high-density interconnect structure with four row- and column-based interconnect channels, multi-level routing resources (direct, local, row, and column), and built-in JTAG boundary-scan (IEEE Std 1149.1) for board-level testability. The architecture provides bidirectional I/O pins with tri-state control, programmable slew-rate and pull-up options, and dedicated clock and global control signal networks supporting low-skew distribution across the die.

Typical applications for the EPF8820ARI208-4 include industrial glue logic, bus-interface bridges between 5 V and 3.3 V domains, replacement of multiple 74-series discrete logic ICs, state-machine controllers for instrumentation, and legacy system modernization where deterministic routing delays ease timing closure in industrial-grade hardware. Designers also leverage this part in telecom line-card controllers and aerospace test fixtures where ceramic RQFP and industrial temperature ratings are mandatory.

When designing with the EPF8820ARI208-4, ensure that a configuration source (EPC configuration EPROM, Flash, or controller) is always present because the SRAM cells lose configuration at every power-down. JTAG signals TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO must be pulled correctly per IEEE 1149.1, and unused I/O pins should be set to tri-state to minimize supply noise. Ceramic RQFP packages should be socketed or hand-soldered with care, as the lead finish and larger thermal mass differ from plastic QFP.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, FLEX 8000 family drop-in alternatives, pinout, and lifecycle notes for the EPF8820ARI208-4 in a single reference - information that the Altera datasheet and distributor listings alone do not aggregate.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPF8820ARI208-4 — 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 EPF8820ARI208-4 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Process Technology, Usable Gates, Configuration Method, Speed Grade.

Altera
Process Technology: CMOS, 0.5 um (5 V SRAM-based)
Usable Gates: 8,000 (up to 16,000 with utilization)
Speed Grade: -4
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-4 →
Altera
Package: 208-RQFP / BFQFP with exposed pad
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Usable Gates: 8,000
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-4 →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP
Usable Gates: 8,000
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-4 →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP (RFI)
Usable Gates: 8,000 (typical)
Speed Grade: -2
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-4 →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Usable Gates: 8,820
Configuration Method: Passive serial / JTAG / Altera EPC configuration device
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-4 →
Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Process Technology: CMOS (SRAM-based configuration)
Configuration Method: SRAM (requires external config device)
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-4 →
Intel
Package: 208-pin PQFP / RQFP (gull-wing)
Process Technology: CMOS (SRAM-based configuration)
Configuration Method: Serial (PS / passive serial) or ByteBlaster JTAG
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-4 →
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 EPF8820ARI208-4 →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP (Power Quad Flat Pack)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Comparer avec EPF8820ARI208-4 →

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

EPF8820ARI208-3

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-pin RQFP
FLEX 8000 · FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) · 672 · 152 · 4 · 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) · HFQFP (PQFP208) · Gull Wing

✓ En stock

$55.4 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

EPF8820ARI208-3N

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 208-pin RQFP
FLEX 8000 · EPF8820A · 672 · 16 · 672 · 208-pin PQFP / RQFP (gull-wing)

✓ En stock

$21.5 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

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

Voir la fiche technique →

EPF8820ARI208-2N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-pin RQFP
FLEX 8000 · 8,820 · 504 · 78 · 63 · 8 · -2 (mid-tier) · 208-pin RQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)

✓ En stock

$99.5 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

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

Voir la fiche technique →

EPF8820ARC208-4

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-pin BFQFP (Exposed Pad)
FLEX 8000 · FLEX 8000 · 8,000 (up to 16,000 with utilization) · 672 · 1,500 · 152 · 5 V nominal (4.75 V - 5.25 V) · 208-BFQFP (RQFP) Exposed Pad

✓ En stock

$25.4 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

EPF8820ARC208-4N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 208-pin BFQFP (Exposed Pad)
FLEX 8000 · 8,000 · 672 · 125 MHz · 5.5 ns · 152 · 4 · 5 V (4.75 V to 5.25 V)

✓ En stock

$32 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

EPF8820ARI208-4 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Family FLEX 8000
Device Type FPGA (SRAM-based)
Logic Elements / Cells 672
Gates (typical) 8000
Flip-Flops 820
Process Technology 0.42 um CMOS
Maximum Operating Frequency 125 MHz
Nominal Supply Voltage 5 V
Supply Voltage Range 4.5 V to 5.5 V
I/O Logic Levels Configurable: 3.3 V or 5 V
Boîtier 208-pin RQFP (RQFP-208)
Operating Temperature Grade Industrial (-40C to +85C)
Configuration Method SRAM - requires external EPC EPROM or controller
Boundary Scan IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG)
Lead Finish / Package Type Gull-wing, ceramic RQFP

Configuration des broches de EPF8820ARI208-4

QFP-208 Package Pinout Diagram QFP-208 28x28mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC. 1 52 QFP-208
Broche 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 3 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 5 GND — Ground
Broche 6 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
Broche 7 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
Broche 8 CONF_DONE — Configuration complete indicator
Broche 9 DCLK — Configuration clock input
Broche 10 DATA0 — Configuration data input
Broche 11 TCK — JTAG test clock
Broche 12 TMS — JTAG test mode select
Broche 13 TDI — JTAG test data in
Broche 14 TDO — JTAG test data out
Broche 15 CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0
Broche 16 CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1
Broche 17 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 21 GND — Ground
Broche 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 24 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 28 GND — Ground
Broche 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 30 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 31 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 33 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 35 GND — Ground
Broche 36 CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2
Broche 37 CLK3 — Dedicated clock input 3
Broche 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 39 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 40 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 44 GND — Ground
Broche 45 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 47 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 51 GND — Ground
Broche 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 54 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 55 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 58 GND — Ground
Broche 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 61 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 65 GND — Ground
Broche 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 68 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 71 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 72 GND — Ground
Broche 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 75 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 79 GND — Ground
Broche 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 82 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 85 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 86 GND — Ground
Broche 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 89 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 93 GND — Ground
Broche 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 96 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 100 GND — Ground
Broche 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 103 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 105 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 107 GND — Ground
Broche 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 110 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 114 GND — Ground
Broche 115 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 117 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 120 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 121 GND — Ground
Broche 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 123 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 124 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 125 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 128 GND — Ground
Broche 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 131 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 135 GND — Ground
Broche 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 138 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 141 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 142 GND — Ground
Broche 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 145 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 146 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 147 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 148 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 149 GND — Ground
Broche 150 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 151 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 152 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 153 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 154 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 155 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 156 GND — Ground
Broche 157 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 158 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 159 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 160 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Broche 161 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 162 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 163 GND — Ground
Broche 164 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 165 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 166 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 167 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Broche 168 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 169 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 170 GND — Ground
Broche 171 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 172 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 173 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 174 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Broche 175 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 176 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 177 GND — Ground
Broche 178 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 179 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 180 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 181 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Broche 182 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 183 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 184 GND — Ground
Broche 185 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 186 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 187 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 188 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Broche 189 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 190 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 191 GND — Ground
Broche 192 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 193 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 194 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V
Broche 195 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Broche 196 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 197 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 198 GND — Ground
Broche 199 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 200 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 201 VCCIO — I/O bank supply (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 202 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Broche 203 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 204 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 205 GND — Ground
Broche 206 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 207 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Broche 208 VCCINT — Internal core supply 5V

Applications typiques

EPF8820ARI208-4 convient pour 6 applications: Industrial 5V / 3.3V Bus-Interface Bridge, Replacing 74-series Discrete Logic with One FPGA, Aerospace / Defense Test Fixtures and Bench Instrumentation, Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic and Protocol Controllers, Legacy System Modernization and In-System Updatable Controllers, Medical Instrumentation Signal Conditioning Logic.

🏭

Industrial 5V / 3.3V Bus-Interface Bridge

The EPF8820ARI208-4 is well suited as a bus-interface bridge between legacy 5 V industrial buses (ISA, VME) and modern 3.3 V peripherals. Its configurable 3.3 V or 5 V I/O banks allow direct connection to either domain without external level shifters, while the 8K-gate capacity easily accommodates bidirectional transceivers, parity logic, and address decoding. Industrial temperature rating (-40C to +85C) plus ceramic RQFP package suit factory-floor deployments where plastic parts fail.

🔧

Replacing 74-series Discrete Logic with One FPGA

A single EPF8820ARI208-4 replaces dozens of 74LS/74HC glue-logic ICs on legacy boards, freeing PCB area and reducing assembly cost. With 672 logic cells and 820 flip-flops, designers can absorb address latches, FIFO controllers, interrupt arbiters, and state machines in one device. The 125 MHz internal fMAX easily handles bus-cycle glue logic for legacy microcontrollers, and JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) boundary scan replaces bed-of-nails test fixtures.

✈️

Aerospace / Defense Test Fixtures and Bench Instrumentation

Ceramic RQFP packaging and industrial temperature grade make the EPF8820ARI208-4 a fit for aerospace and defense test fixtures where plastic parts fail ruggedization screening. Its JTAG boundary-scan test mode simplifies board-level fault isolation, while 8K gates are sufficient for instrument-bus controllers, MIL-STD-1553 monitor logic, and timing-pattern generators. Long-term availability through last-time-buy inventory also supports legacy weapon-system sustainment programs.

🌐

Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic and Protocol Controllers

The EPF8820ARI208-4 serves as glue logic and protocol controller on telecom line cards implementing HDLC framing, channel-associated signalling, or simple T1/E1 framing state machines. Its 672 logic cells hold framing logic and elastic-store controllers, while 5 V tolerance mates with legacy telecom backplanes. Ceramic RQFP meets NEBS thermal and reliability expectations for central-office hardware.

🧩

Legacy System Modernization and In-System Updatable Controllers

Engineers upgrading legacy 5 V control boards use the EPF8820ARI208-4 to add in-system reprogrammability via JTAG, eliminating the need to swap EPROMs for firmware revisions. Its SRAM-based configuration means firmware updates are pushed by simply reloading the bitstream through JTAG, dramatically shortening field-service cycles for industrial controllers and medical instrumentation.

💊

Medical Instrumentation Signal Conditioning Logic

The EPF8820ARI208-4 provides deterministic state-machine and timing control for medical instrumentation front-ends where low-noise, predictable timing matters more than raw gate count. Its 125 MHz fMAX comfortably drives multiplexer switching, ADC sequencing, and patient-isolated communication controllers in ultrasound, patient monitor, and bench-top analyzer designs where ceramic industrial-grade parts are required for IEC 60601 compliance.

Récapitulatif des produits recommandés

EPC2LC20 Altera Utilisé dans : Industrial 5V / 3.3V Bus-Interface Bridge, Legacy System Modernization and In-System Updatable Controllers SN74LVC4245A Companion 5V/3.3V level shifter reference Utilisé dans : Industrial 5V / 3.3V Bus-Interface Bridge 74HC245 Reference bus transceiver being replaced Utilisé dans : Replacing 74-series Discrete Logic with One FPGA 74HC574 Reference latch being absorbed into FPGA Utilisé dans : Replacing 74-series Discrete Logic with One FPGA DS26C31 RS-422 driver companion for instrument I/O Utilisé dans : Aerospace / Defense Test Fixtures and Bench Instrumentation DS26C32 RS-422 receiver companion for instrument I/O Utilisé dans : Aerospace / Defense Test Fixtures and Bench Instrumentation DS21348 T1/E1 framer companion Utilisé dans : Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic and Protocol Controllers DS2155 T1/E1 transceiver companion Utilisé dans : Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic and Protocol Controllers MAX232 RS-232 transceiver for host update link Utilisé dans : Legacy System Modernization and In-System Updatable Controllers AD8221 Instrumentation amplifier companion Utilisé dans : Medical Instrumentation Signal Conditioning Logic ADS131A04 24-bit ADC companion for signal chain Utilisé dans : Medical Instrumentation Signal Conditioning Logic
What is the EPF8820ARI208-4?
The EPF8820ARI208-4 is a member of the Altera FLEX 8000 family of SRAM-based FPGAs. According to the Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet, the device integrates approximately 8,000 gates, 672 logic cells, and 820 flip-flops in a 208-pin ceramic RQFP package with industrial-grade temperature rating.
What is the operating voltage of EPF8820ARI208-4?
The EPF8820ARI208-4 operates from a 5 V nominal supply within a 4.5 V to 5.5 V range. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet absolute maximum ratings, VCC must remain within -2.0 V to +7.0 V; exceeding this will damage the device. The I/O banks can be configured for 3.3 V or 5 V interface levels.
Is the EPF8820ARI208-4 still in production?
No - the EPF8820ARI208-4 is obsolete and no longer manufactured by Intel / Altera. According to Octopart distributor listings, parts are now only available through authorized distributors holding last-time-buy inventory and the secondary market; pricing as of 2026-09-12 ranges from approximately US $8.70 to US $28.20 per unit depending on quantity and supplier.
What is the maximum clock frequency of EPF8820ARI208-4?
The EPF8820ARI208-4 supports internal performance up to 125 MHz. According to the Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet, achievable frequency depends on design utilization, routing path length, and I/O slew-rate configuration. Designers should consult Quartus timing reports for actual fMAX on a specific design.
Where can I download the EPF8820ARI208-4 datasheet?
The Altera FLEX 8000 family datasheet is available at https://www.altera.com/literature/ds/dsf8k8.pdf and is the canonical source for pinout, electrical characteristics, and configuration timing. EEWORLD also hosts a mirrored copy of the EPF8820ARI208-4 datasheet PDF for offline reference.
What is the pinout of EPF8820ARI208-4?
The EPF8820ARI208-4 uses a 208-pin ceramic RQFP package with gull-wing leads. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, pin assignments include dedicated configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0), JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), four dedicated clock inputs (CLK0-CLK3), and the remainder assigned to user I/O banks.
Where to buy EPF8820ARI208-4 online?
The EPF8820ARI208-4 can be purchased through secondary-market distributors including Jotrin, IC-Components, Veswin Electronics, and Microchip USA, as well as brokers listed on Octopart. As of 2026-09-12, lead times vary from immediate stock to 8-12 weeks for pulls from sealed inventory; minimum order quantities may apply.
What is the price of EPF8820ARI208-4?
As of 2026-09-12, the EPF8820ARI208-4 lists at approximately US $28.20 for single-piece purchases through search-result distributors, dropping to US $8.70 at 1000-piece quantities. Pricing reflects obsolete-part scarcity; volume quotes should be requested directly from authorized Altera stocking distributors for guaranteed-authentic material.
What is the lead time for EPF8820ARI208-4?
Lead times for the obsolete EPF8820ARI208-4 range from immediate shipment (Jotrin, IC-Components) to 8-12 weeks when sourced through bonded inventory brokers. As of 2026-09-12, distributors such as Microchip USA and Veswin Electronics quote on-request; buyers should confirm traceability documentation before accepting pulls.
What is the difference between EPF8820ARI208-4 and EPF8820ARC208-4?
Both parts belong to the FLEX 8000 family with 8K gates and 672 logic cells, but differ in package and temperature grade. The EPF8820ARI208-4 is a 208-pin RQFP rated for industrial temperature (suffix 'I'), while the EPF8820ARC208-4 is a 208-pin BFQFP with exposed pad for commercial temperature (suffix 'C'). They are not pin-to-pin drop-in equivalents.
EPF8820ARI208-4 vs EPF8636ARC208-4 - which is better?
The EPF8820ARI208-4 (FLEX 8000 family, 8K gates, 672 cells) targets higher gate density than the EPF8636ARC208-4 (FLEX 8000 family, 6K gates, 432 cells). According to the Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet, choose EPF8820 when your design exceeds 4K gates or requires more than 432 logic cells; choose EPF8636 for smaller, lower-cost industrial designs.
When should I choose EPF8820ARI208-4 over EPF8820AQC208-4?
Choose EPF8820ARI208-4 (ceramic RQFP, industrial temperature, 'I' suffix) for harsh-environment or extended-temperature deployments such as aerospace, defense, and industrial automation. Choose EPF8820AQC208-4 (plastic PQFP, commercial temperature, 'C' suffix) for cost-sensitive commercial products where the -40C to +85C ceramic package is unnecessary.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF8820ARI208-4?
The closest drop-in replacement for the EPF8820ARI208-4 in the same 208-pin RQFP package is the EPF8820ARI208-3 or EPF8820ARI208-3N, which share the identical die and pinout but with a different speed grade. For newer designs, the Altera / Intel MAX II CPLD family (EPM240, EPM570) in equivalent QFP packages offers modern non-volatile configuration and lower power.
Can EPF8820ARI208-4 be replaced by a Xilinx or Lattice part?
No direct cross-brand drop-in exists for the EPF8820ARI208-4 because the package, JTAG pinout, and configuration scheme are Altera-specific. According to FLEX 8000 family documentation, a Xilinx XC4000-series or Lattice ispMACH equivalent may serve as a functional alternative only after PCB redesign, JTAG rework, and re-validation of timing closure.
What should engineers know about EPF8820ARI208-4 in 2026?
Engineers should know that the EPF8820ARI208-4 is obsolete and supported only through last-time-buy inventory. According to the Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet, the part uses volatile SRAM configuration requiring an external EPC EPROM or controller, supports JTAG boundary scan per IEEE 1149.1, and offers 8K gates with 125 MHz fMAX in a ceramic industrial-grade 208-RQFP package.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EPF8820ARI208-4 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose the EPF8820ARI208-4 when you need the highest speed grade of the FLEX 8000 family in a ceramic industrial-grade 208-pin RQFP for aerospace, defense, or extended-temperature industrial deployments. It is also the right pick when JTAG boundary scan and SRAM-based in-system reprogrammability are required for legacy 5V/3.3V bus bridging or 74-series logic consolidation. Choose EPF8820ARI208-3 or EPF8820ARI208-3N when you can trade some fMAX for cost savings while keeping the same ceramic package. Choose EPF8820ARI208-2 or -1 for lowest-cost industrial designs that do not need maximum throughput. Avoid the EPF8820ARC208-4 (plastic BFQFP) unless you are moving to a commercial-temperature product, and avoid Xilinx XC4000 cross-brand substitutes because the configuration scheme and JTAG pinout require PCB rework and re-validation. All seven parts in the alternatives list share the 208-pin pinout and may be interchanged if thermal-mechanical constraints permit.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit EPF8820ARI208-3 EPF8820ARI208-3N EPF8820ARI208-2 EPF8820ARC208-4 EPF8820ARC208-4N
Brand Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel)
Package 208-pin RQFP (ceramic) 208-pin RQFP (ceramic) - same 208-pin RQFP (ceramic, lead-free) - same 208-pin RQFP (ceramic) - same 208-pin BFQFP (plastic, exposed pad) - same pinout 208-pin BFQFP (plastic, lead-free) - same pinout
Speed Grade -4 (fastest) -3 (slower) -3N (lead-free) -2 (slowest) -4 (same speed, plastic) -4N (lead-free, plastic)
Logic Cells 672 672 672 672 672 672
Usable Gates 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000
Maximum Frequency 125 MHz Lower than -4 grade Lower than -4 grade Lowest speed grade 125 MHz (same die) 125 MHz (same die)
Temperature Grade Industrial (-40C to +85C) Industrial Industrial Industrial Commercial (0C to +70C) Commercial (0C to +70C)
Lead Finish SnPb (ceramic) SnPb Lead-free (Pb-free) SnPb SnPb (plastic) Lead-free (Pb-free)
Process Technology 0.42 um CMOS 0.42 um CMOS 0.42 um CMOS 0.42 um CMOS 0.42 um CMOS 0.42 um CMOS

Principaux différenciateurs

  • Highest speed grade (-4) in 208-RQFP FLEX 8000 family (vs EPF8820ARI208-3)
  • Ceramic industrial-grade RQFP packaging (vs EPF8820ARC208-4)
  • Single-chip integration of 8K gates and JTAG boundary scan (vs Discrete 74LS/74HC logic equivalent)

Notes de conception

Estimated: the FLEX 8000 SRAM cells lose configuration at every power-down, so a non-volatile configuration source (EPC2LC20 EPROM, Flash, or microcontroller) MUST be present at every boot. Designs that omit this leave the FPGA in an undefined state and risk bus contention on I/O pins. Plan board layout to keep the configuration data path within the DCLK timing budget.

Estimated: at 5 V supply and 125 MHz toggling on a fully utilized design, VCCINT current for an EPF8820-class FLEX 8000 part may reach 200-300 mA. Use a 100 uF bulk capacitor plus 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling per VCCINT pin and place them within 5 mm of the package. The VCCIO banks should each have their own 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor to suppress switching noise that couples to I/O edges.

The 208-pin RQFP ceramic package has lead inductance around 2-3 nH per pin, which can resonate above 100 MHz with capacitive loads. For clock inputs CLK0-CLK3, place 33 ohm series damping resistors near the FPGA pin and use a 50 ohm controlled-impedance trace. JTAG signals TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO should be guarded with ground traces per IEEE 1149.1 board-layout recommendations.

Estimated: in still air at 70C ambient, an EPF8820ARI208-4 may dissipate 1.0-1.5 W at high utilization. Ceramic RQFP packages have a theta_JA around 30-40 C/W, so junction temperature rise is roughly 30-60C - acceptable within the industrial window. For sealed enclosures, derate by 25% or attach a clip-on heatsink on the package top.

Informations de conformité

RoHS
Non Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Sans plomb
No
Sans halogène
Unknown
Minerais de conflit
Unknown

Ceramic RQFP with SnPb lead finish - RoHS non-compliant due to lead. Lead-free variants exist with -3N / -4N suffixes. AEC-Q100 not qualified (FLEX 8000 family predates automotive qualification program for this part).

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

Recherches associées

EPF8820ARI208-4 EPF8820ARI208-4 datasheet Altera FLEX 8000 EPF8820 FLEX 8000 8K gate FPGA 208-pin RQFP EPF8820ARI208-4 pinout industrial 5V FPGA 672 logic cells EPF8820ARI208-4 vs EPF8820ARI208-3 EPF8820ARI208-4 drop-in replacement buy obsolete FLEX 8000 FPGA EPF8820ARI208-4 price 2026 FLEX 8000 ceramic RQFP industrial temperature FLEX 8000 bus-bridge 5V 3.3V what is FLEX 8000 FPGA JTAG boundary scan FPGA 1149.1 Altera FLEX 8000 configuration EPC EPROM

Composants & termes associés

Altera Intel EPF8820ARI208-4 EPF8820ARI208-3 EPF8820ARI208-3N EPF8820ARI208-2 EPF8820ARI208-2N EPF8820ARI208-1 EPF8820ARC208-4 EPF8820ARC208-4N FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array FLEX 8000 SRAM-based FPGA logic cell flip-flop RQFP-208 ceramic RQFP gull-wing lead IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary scan 0.42 micron CMOS 5V supply industrial temperature grade RoHS non-compliant EPC configuration EPROM FastTrack Interconnect
RFQ de devis rapide
Renseignez tous les détails — notre équipe commerciale vous répondra sous 24 heures
Référence Fabricant Boîtier QTY Prix cible Total
Total : 0,00 USD
✓
Devis envoyé !

Nous répondrons à votre e-mail sous 24 heures

1
RFQ envoyée
2
Devis reçu
3
Commande passée
4
Paiement
5
Expédié
6
Livré
Voir les détails de la RFQ