EPF8820ATC144-6 - 8K Gates, 125MHz FLEX 8000 FPGA | Altera
Référence : EPF8820ATC144-6 ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28,50 |
| 10 | $24.95 | $249,50 |
| 100 | $19.4 | $1 940,00 |
| 500 | $15.85 | $7 925,00 |
| 1 000 | $12.3 | $12 300,00 |
EPF8820ATC144-6 Présentation
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor IC built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable routing channels, and programmable I/O cells. FPGAs sit at the top of the digital logic hierarchy: programmable logic device (PLD) -> complex PLD (CPLD) -> FPGA -> SoC FPGA. The FLEX 8000 family targets glue-logic, bus-interface, and state-machine consolidation roles where discrete 74-series logic or a CPLD would otherwise consume excessive board area.
Key features include 84 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) with 8 logic elements per LAB, 4 dedicated input pins, MultiVolt I/O supporting 3.3V or 5.0V interface (144-pin packages), and configuration via industry-standard parallel EPROM or Altera serial configuration devices (EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, EPC1441). The -6 speed grade specifies a worst-case propagation delay of approximately 1.9ns.
The FLEX 8000 architecture uses continuous SRAM configuration memory, allowing in-system reconfiguration (ICR) via a controller or configuration device. Each LAB contains an expansion product-term array and a carry chain for arithmetic functions; interconnect uses FastTrack routing with row and column channels. Die size and process technology make this device the lowest-density FLEX 8000 variant, suitable for designs that exceed CPLD capacity but do not require modern high-logic-count FPGAs.
Typical applications include bus-interface bridging (PCI, ISA, VME), glue-logic consolidation in industrial controllers, state-machine replacement, address decoding and interrupt handling in embedded systems, and legacy 5V peripheral interfacing where MultiVolt I/O removes the need for level shifters. Production-intent designs targeting this part typically migrate to newer Cyclone or MAX families today.
Design considerations include dedicated VCCINT and VCCIO rail separation for 3.3V/5.0V I/O, mandatory configuration device selection (EPC1, EPC2, EPC1441), and JTAG support via nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE pins. The -6 speed grade represents one of the slower grades in the family; faster -3 or -2 grades are usable when timing margins are tight.
This page synthesizes Altera FLEX 8000 specifications, parametric drop-in alternatives within the same speed/package family, and design notes not consolidated in the original datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPF8820ATC144-6 — 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 EPF8820ATC144-6 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Operating Temperature, Configuration Method, Usable Gates, Process Technology.
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Voir la fiche technique →EPF8820ATC144-6 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | FLEX 8000 |
| Series | EPF8820A |
| Usable Gates | ~8,000 |
| Logic Cells | 672 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 84 |
| User I/Os | 112 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 4 |
| Tension d'alimentation | 5 V |
| I/O Standards | 3.3 V / 5.0 V MultiVolt (144-pin packages) |
| Internal Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Speed Grade | -6 (slowest commercial) |
| Configuration Memory | CMOS SRAM |
| Boîtier | 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP), 0.5 mm pitch |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Configuration Device Options | EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, EPC1441 |
| In-Circuit Reconfigurability | Yes |
Configuration des broches de EPF8820ATC144-6
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 8 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5V) |
| Broche 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 14 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 20 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3V or 5.0V) |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 26 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 32 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3V or 5.0V) |
| Broche 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 38 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 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 4) |
| Broche 44 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3V or 5.0V) |
| Broche 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 50 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 56 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5V) |
| Broche 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 62 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 68 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3V or 5.0V) |
| Broche 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 74 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 80 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3V or 5.0V) |
| Broche 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 86 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 92 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5V) |
| Broche 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 98 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 103 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Broche 104 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Broche 105 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Broche 106 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Broche 107 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Broche 108 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Broche 109 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Broche 110 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 111 | DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable |
| Broche 112 | DEV_CLR — Device-wide register clear |
| Broche 113 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Broche 114 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Broche 115 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Broche 116 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Broche 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 120 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3V or 5.0V) |
| Broche 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 126 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 127 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin 1 |
| Broche 128 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin 2 |
| Broche 129 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin 3 |
| Broche 130 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin 4 |
| Broche 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 136 | VCCIO — I/O supply (3.3V or 5.0V) |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 142 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
Applications typiques
EPF8820ATC144-6 convient pour 6 applications: PCI / ISA Bus Interface Bridging, Industrial Glue-Logic Consolidation, Address Decoding and Interrupt Handling, Legacy 5V Peripheral Interfacing, State-Machine Replacement in Embedded Controllers, VME Bus Interface in Legacy Industrial Systems.
PCI / ISA Bus Interface Bridging
The EPF8820ATC144-6's 112 user I/Os and 5V-tolerant MultiVolt interface make it well suited for PCI and ISA bus bridging in legacy industrial PCs. Its 672 logic cells accommodate full 32-bit address/data multiplexing, command decoding, and wait-state generation without external TTL glue. The 144-pin LFQFP exposes enough I/O for both the primary and secondary bus sides plus configuration pins. The -6 speed grade is acceptable for 33MHz PCI and full-speed ISA, where 1.9ns propagation delay leaves adequate timing margin over a 30ns bus cycle. For new designs, migrate to a Cyclone series FPGA with PCI Express hard IP.
Recommandé
Industrial Glue-Logic Consolidation
The EPF8820ATC144-6 consolidates dozens of 74-series logic packages into a single 144-pin LFQFP, saving substantial PCB area in industrial controllers and PLCs. Its 8,000 usable gates handle wide address decoding, interrupt controllers, watchdog timers, and parallel-to-serial converters in one device. The 5V VCCINT plus MultiVolt I/O (3.3V or 5.0V on 144-pin packages) lets it interface directly with 5V microcontrollers and legacy peripherals, eliminating level shifters. In-circuit reconfigurability enables field firmware updates via the JTAG or serial configuration interface. Choose the -4 grade when timing closure is critical; -6 is sufficient for most glue-logic paths under 50MHz.
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Address Decoding and Interrupt Handling
The EPF8820ATC144-6 is well suited for memory and peripheral address decoding plus interrupt prioritization in 16/32-bit embedded systems. Each LAB provides eight logic elements plus product-term expansion, ideal for wide decoder trees and priority encoders. With 84 LABs and 672 logic cells, a single device can replace several PAL/GAL devices and discrete priority logic. The 112 user I/Os accommodate full 32-bit address buses plus chip-select outputs, interrupt request inputs, and acknowledge outputs. SRAM-based configuration allows last-minute design changes without respinning the PCB. The -6 speed grade supports up to 125MHz internal frequency, sufficient for most embedded address cycles.
Recommandé
Legacy 5V Peripheral Interfacing
The EPF8820ATC144-6's MultiVolt I/O on the 144-pin LFQFP package supports direct 3.3V and 5.0V interfacing without external level shifters, simplifying designs that must bridge modern 3.3V ASICs to legacy 5V peripherals. Its 112 I/Os accept TTL/CMOS thresholds on a per-pin basis via VCCIO banks, allowing mixed-voltage signals on the same device. The 672-cell capacity handles UARTs, FIFOs, and parallel-port glue logic in a single chip. In-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) lets designers iterate on protocol logic without board changes. For new designs targeting 3.3V-only systems, migrate to a Cyclone III or later FPGA with similar density at lower power.
Recommandé
State-Machine Replacement in Embedded Controllers
The EPF8820ATC144-6's 672 logic cells and 8K usable gates are ideal for implementing complex state machines that would otherwise require multiple PAL/GAL devices. Each Logic Element includes a 4-input LUT, register, and carry chain, supporting Moore and Mealy state machines with up to hundreds of states. The 125MHz internal frequency allows state-machine operation well above typical microcontrollers, and the 144-pin LFQFP exposes enough I/O for 32-bit datapath glue plus dedicated inputs. JTAG-based configuration and in-system reconfigurability let engineers iterate on state-machine logic during development. The -6 speed grade is acceptable for state machines with sub-50MHz clock rates.
Recommandé
VME Bus Interface in Legacy Industrial Systems
The EPF8820ATC144-6 is well matched to VMEbus interface cards in legacy industrial and test-and-measurement equipment. Its 112 user I/Os comfortably handle the VME 32-bit address/data bus, arbitration lines, and interrupt request/acknowledge signals. MultiVolt I/O on the 144-pin package interfaces directly to 5V VME transceivers without external buffers. The 672-cell capacity accommodates full bus-master arbitration, address pipelining, and block-transfer handshaking in one device. SRAM configuration supports last-minute firmware updates in the field. For new VME64 designs, consider migrating to a larger FLEX 8000 device (EPF81188A or EPF81500A) with higher I/O count.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EPF8820ATC144-4N | EPF8820ATC144-4 | EPF8820ATC144-3N | EPF8820ATC144-3 | EPF8820ATC144-2N | EPF8820ATC144-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP) | 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP) - same | 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP) - same | 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP) - same | 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP) - same | 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP) - same | 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP) - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Family | FLEX 8000 (EPF8820A) | FLEX 8000 (EPF8820A) | FLEX 8000 (EPF8820A) | FLEX 8000 (EPF8820A) | FLEX 8000 (EPF8820A) | FLEX 8000 (EPF8820A) | FLEX 8000 (EPF8820A) |
| Speed Grade | -6 (slowest) | -4 (faster) | -4 (faster) | -3 (faster) | -3 (faster) | -2 (fastest) | -2 (fastest) |
| Logic Cells | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 |
| Usable Gates | ~8,000 | ~8,000 | ~8,000 | ~8,000 | ~8,000 | ~8,000 | ~8,000 |
| User I/Os | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V (MultiVolt I/O 3.3V/5.0V) | 5 V (MultiVolt I/O 3.3V/5.0V) | 5 V (MultiVolt I/O 3.3V/5.0V) | 5 V (MultiVolt I/O 3.3V/5.0V) | 5 V (MultiVolt I/O 3.3V/5.0V) | 5 V (MultiVolt I/O 3.3V/5.0V) | 5 V (MultiVolt I/O 3.3V/5.0V) |
| Configuration Mode | SRAM (in-system reconfigurable) | SRAM (in-system reconfigurable) | SRAM (in-system reconfigurable) | SRAM (in-system reconfigurable) | SRAM (in-system reconfigurable) | SRAM (in-system reconfigurable) | SRAM (in-system reconfigurable) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Lowest-cost EPF8820ATC144 speed grade (vs EPF8820ATC144-2)
- Identical 144-pin LFQFP pinout across the entire EPF8820ATC144 family (vs EPF8820ATC100-2)
- Legacy 5V MultiVolt I/O without external level shifters (vs EPF8452ALC84-4)
Notes de conception
Separate VCCINT (5V core) and VCCIO (3.3V or 5.0V I/O bank supplies) with adequate decoupling - place 0.1uF ceramic capacitors near every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, plus bulk 10-47uF tantalum or ceramic at each supply rail. The MultiVolt I/O feature on 144-pin packages lets you mix 3.3V and 5.0V signaling on different banks without level shifters - consult the FLEX 8000 datasheet for the exact bank assignments.
Configuration data is volatile - SRAM-based FLEX 8000 devices must be configured at every power-up. Always include an Altera EPC1, EPC2, EPC1213, EPC1064, or EPC1441 serial configuration device (or equivalent parallel EPROM/controller) on the board. Failure to provide a configuration source leaves the device in undefined state with all I/Os tri-stated. For JTAG-based configuration, ensure TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO are properly pulled and the JTAG chain is correctly ordered with any other JTAG devices on the board.
The 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP) requires careful PCB layout with 0.5mm pitch traces. Use 4-layer board with continuous ground plane beneath the device for signal integrity and power distribution. Place configuration device (EPC1441) within 50mm of the FPGA to keep DCLK/Data traces short. Route JTAG signals to a header with the correct pinout for Altera ByteBlaster or USB-Blaster download cables.
MultiVolt I/O banks can mix 3.3V and 5.0V signals on the same device, but each bank's VCCIO must be tied to a single voltage. Do not mix voltages within one bank or you risk input-clamping currents and long-term reliability issues. For high-speed outputs (>50MHz), use 5V-tolerant receivers rated for the slower edge rates typical of 5V CMOS. For inputs from 3.3V devices into 5V VCCIO banks, ensure the 3.3V logic-high VIH is above the 5V bank's threshold.
FLEX 8000 devices use 5V core supply which generates substantial heat compared to modern 1.2V FPGAs. At full toggle activity across all 112 I/Os, expect junction temperature to rise significantly. Provide adequate copper pour around the 144-pin TQFP - at least 1 square inch of 2oz copper on top and bottom layers connected via thermal vias. For sealed enclosures or stacked boards, verify theta_JA against the FLEX 8000 datasheet and derate ambient temperature accordingly.
Informations de conformité
EPF8820ATC144-6 is an obsolete Altera FLEX 8000 family FPGA. RoHS/REACH status not explicitly stated in the provided web data; marked unknown. AEC-Q100 not applicable (commercial temperature grade 0C to 70C). Lead-free per Altera FLEX 8000 family standard (post-2000 Altera products transitioned to lead-free).