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EPF8820ATI144-4N - 672-LE FLEX 8000 FPGA, 144-LQFP | Altera

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3.3 V and 5 V (configurable) Vdss 144-LQFP (LFQFP, Plastic Quad Flat Pack, gull-wing) Package SRAM (volatile, reload on power-up) Memory
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EPF8820ATI144-4N Présentation

The Altera EPF8820ATI144-4N is a member of the legacy FLEX 8000 family of SRAM-based Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), delivering 672 logic elements (LEs) organized into 84 Logic Array Blocks (LABs). Housed in a 144-pin LQFP (LFQFP) gull-wing package, the device supports configurable I/O standards for both 3.3V and 5V signaling, and is graded for industrial temperature operation. The 'N' suffix indicates lead-free / Pb-free terminal finish, and the 'I' in the package designator indicates the industrial temperature grade.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit whose logic functionality is defined by the customer after manufacture using a configuration bitstream loaded into on-chip SRAM. Within the broader taxonomy, the EPF8820ATI144-4N sits in the hierarchy: FPGA -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> logic IC -> integrated circuit. The FLEX 8000 family specifically pioneered Altera's look-up-table (LUT) based architecture, replacing the older MAX-class EPLD technology, and bridged the gap toward modern high-density Stratix and Cyclone families.

Key features of the EPF8820ATI144-4N include 672 logic elements (8 LEs per LAB x 84 LABs), a propagation delay of 0.1 ns through the FastTrack interconnect, configurable I/O supporting 3.3V and 5V mixed-voltage operation, and an SRAM-based configuration memory that must be reloaded on every power-up. The device is loaded via an industry-standard parallel EPROM, an Altera serial configuration device (EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, or EPC1441), or a microprocessor/microcontroller. With 144 user I/O pins (exact count pending datasheet verification), the LQFP package provides a Plastic Quad Flat Pack footprint suitable for surface-mount manufacturing flows.

The architecture combines four LE inputs feeding a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and a chainable carry path that supports efficient adder, counter, and comparator functions. FastTrack continuous routing provides predictable timing and short propagation delays across the die, making the EPF8820 suitable for glue logic, bus interfacing, and small state-machine replacement in cost-sensitive industrial designs.

Typical applications include industrial control glue logic, legacy bus-interface bridging (ISA, PC/104, VME), telecommunications backplane interfacing, ASIC prototyping, and replacement of multiple discrete 74-series logic packages. Designers today often select this part for maintenance of long-lifecycle industrial systems rather than green-field designs.

When designing with this part, ensure the configuration memory source (EPROM or EPC-series device) is correctly sized for the bitstream, and respect the 3.3V/5V I/O bank constraints to avoid back-driving incompatible peripherals. The device is now considered legacy/end-of-life for new designs; modern alternatives include the Altera (Intel) MAX II CPLD family or Cyclone IV/V FPGAs with comparable user-I/O counts.

This page synthesizes distributor stock, same-package FLEX 8000 alternatives from the Site MPN catalog, and practical legacy-design notes not found in any single manufacturer document.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPF8820ATI144-4N — 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 EPF8820ATI144-4N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Process Technology, Configuration Method, Operating Temperature, Propagation Delay.

Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (LFQFP, gull-wing)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Configuration Method: SRAM, serial/parallel PROM (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441)
Comparer avec EPF8820ATI144-4N →
Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Configuration Method: Serial / Parallel EPROM, Altera EPC1 / EPC1064 / EPC1213 / EPC1441
Comparer avec EPF8820ATI144-4N →
Altera
Package: 144-pin TQFP (TQ144, JEDEC MS-026)
Comparer avec EPF8820ATI144-4N →
Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (LFQFP), gull-wing
Process Technology: CMOS, SRAM-based
Configuration Method: SRAM (serial/parallel PROM)
Comparer avec EPF8820ATI144-4N →
Altera
Process Technology: CMOS (SRAM-based configuration)
Configuration Method: SRAM, loaded at power-up (requires external EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 or system controller)
Propagation Delay: 0.2 ns (typical)
Comparer avec EPF8820ATI144-4N →
Intel
Package: 144-pin LQFP (Plastic Quad Flatpack, gull-wing)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS, SRAM-based
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (industrial)
Comparer avec EPF8820ATI144-4N →

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

EPF8820ATC144-4N

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (LFQFP)
FLEX 8000 · 8,000 · 672 · 84 · 112 · 8 · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V

✓ En stock

$15.2 / unité

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EPF8820ATI144-4

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (LFQFP)
FLEX 8000 · Loadable PLD / SRAM-based FPGA · 672 · 84 · 112 · 4 · 0.1 ns (typical) · 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V nominal)

✓ En stock

$61.75 / unité

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EPF8820ATI144-3N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 144-LQFP (LFQFP)
Altera (now Intel FPGA) · FLEX 8000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 672 · 112 · 144 · TQFP-144 (LFQFP, gull-wing) · 0.5 mm

✓ En stock

$8.75 / unité

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EPF8820ATI144-3

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 144-LQFP (LFQFP)
FLEX 8000 · 672 · 152 · 0.2 ns · CMOS, SRAM-based · SRAM (serial/parallel PROM) · 5 V · 3.3 V or 5 V configurable

✓ En stock

$10.5 / unité

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EPF8820ATI144-2N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 144-LQFP (LFQFP)
FLEX 8000 · 672 · 1.7 ns · CMOS SRAM (volatile) · 4.5 V to 5.5 V · 5.0 V · Industrial (-40C to +85C) · 144-pin TQFP (TQ144, JEDEC MS-026)

✓ En stock

$17.2 / unité

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EPF8820ATC144-4

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (LFQFP)
FLEX 8000 · 672 · 84 · 8000 · 112 · 8000 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM

✓ En stock

$11.1 / unité

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EPF8820ATI144-4N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Product Type Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Series FLEX 8000
Logic Elements (LEs) 672
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 84
LEs per LAB 8
Propagation Delay 0.1 ns
I/O Voltage Support 3.3 V and 5 V (configurable)
Configuration Memory SRAM (volatile, reload on power-up)
Configuration Methods Parallel EPROM, Altera serial (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441), or system controller
Package Type 144-LQFP (LFQFP, Plastic Quad Flat Pack, gull-wing)
Nombre de broches 144
Terminal Form Gull Wing (Surface Mount)
Package Code LFQFP
Temperature Grade Industrial
Terminal Finish Lead-free (Pb-free) - indicated by 'N' suffix
Statut RoHS Compliant
Type de montage Surface Mount
Architecture 4-input LUT-based SRAM FPGA with FastTrack interconnect

Configuration des broches de EPF8820ATI144-4N

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 (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 2 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 3 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 4 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 5 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 6 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 7 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 8 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 9 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 10 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 11 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 12 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 13 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 14 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 15 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 16 GND — Ground
Broche 17 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 18 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 19 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
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Broche 23 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 24 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 25 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 26 VCC — Core supply voltage (5V)
Broche 27 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 28 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 29 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
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Broche 31 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
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Broche 34 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
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Broche 37 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 38 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 39 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 40 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 41 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 42 GND — Ground
Broche 43 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 44 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 45 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 46 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 47 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 48 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 49 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 50 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 51 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 52 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 53 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 54 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 55 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 56 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 57 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 58 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 59 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 60 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 61 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 62 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 63 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 64 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 65 GND — Ground
Broche 66 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 67 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 68 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 69 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 70 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 71 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 72 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 73 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 74 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 75 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 76 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 77 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 78 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 79 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 80 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 81 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 82 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 83 VCC — Core supply voltage (5V)
Broche 84 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 85 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 86 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 87 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 88 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 89 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 90 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 91 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 92 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 93 GND — Ground
Broche 94 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 95 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 96 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 97 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 98 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 99 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 100 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 101 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 102 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 103 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 104 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 105 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 106 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 107 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 108 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V or 5V)
Broche 109 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 110 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 111 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 112 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 113 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 114 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 115 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 116 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 117 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 118 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 119 GND — Ground
Broche 120 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 121 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 122 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 123 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 124 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 125 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 126 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 127 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 128 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 129 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 130 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 131 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 132 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 133 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 134 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 135 VCC — Core supply voltage (5V)
Broche 136 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 137 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 138 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 139 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 140 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 141 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 142 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 143 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)
Broche 144 I/O — User I/O pin (configurable 3.3V/5V)

Applications typiques

EPF8820ATI144-4N convient pour 6 applications: Legacy Industrial Control Glue Logic, ISA / PC/104 / VME Bus Interface Bridging, ASIC Prototyping and Design Verification, Telecommunications Backplane Interfacing, Displacement of Discrete 74-Series Logic Packages, Education and FPGA Design Training.

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Legacy Industrial Control Glue Logic

The EPF8820ATI144-4N is widely deployed as glue-logic replacement in legacy industrial control systems originally built around Altera's FLEX 8000 family. Its 672 logic elements organized into 84 LABs, combined with 144 user I/Os and 3.3V/5V mixed-voltage support, allow direct interfacing with both legacy TTL peripherals and modern 3.3V ASICs without external level shifters. The 0.1 ns FastTrack propagation delay provides predictable timing for state machines, address decoding, and bus arbitration logic. Its industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) makes it suitable for factory-floor and outdoor equipment enclosures. The FLEX 8000 LUT-based architecture, FastTrack continuous routing, and SRAM configuration make it well suited to maintenance of long-lifecycle industrial systems where redesign cost outweighs the benefit of migrating to modern silicon.

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ISA / PC/104 / VME Bus Interface Bridging

The EPF8820ATI144-4N was commonly used in legacy ISA, PC/104, and VME bus interface cards to bridge between incompatible bus standards. Its 144-pin LQFP provides sufficient user I/Os to drive 16-bit and 32-bit parallel buses with multiple chip-select outputs, and the configurable 3.3V/5V I/O banks allow direct connection to both 5V ISA slots and 3.3V peripheral ASICs. The 672 LEs are sufficient to implement bus-master arbitration, interrupt controllers, DMA handshaking, and FIFO buffers in a single device, replacing multiple 74-series logic packages. The 0.1 ns propagation delay and LUT-based architecture, with chainable carry logic, are ideal for address decoding and real-time bus control in industrial PCs, defense systems, and transportation controllers. Modern systems should migrate to Intel MAX II or Lattice MachXO2 CPLDs with equivalent logic density.

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ASIC Prototyping and Design Verification

The EPF8820ATI144-4N served as a cost-effective ASIC prototyping vehicle in the late 1990s and early 2000s, allowing designers to validate RTL designs before committing to mask tooling. Its 672 logic elements, 4-input LUT architecture, and SRAM-based reconfiguration allow multiple design iterations to be loaded and tested on the same hardware, dramatically reducing ASIC NRE costs. The 144-LQFP package is hand-solderable for quick prototype builds, and the configurable 3.3V/5V I/Os match the voltage requirements of most ASIC I/O standards of the era. The FLEX 8000 architecture's predictable timing, with chainable carry paths and FastTrack interconnect, allowed reasonable correlation between FPGA prototype and final ASIC timing closure. Today, modern ASIC prototyping uses larger FPGAs like Xilinx Virtex or Intel Stratix, but the EPF8820 remains in service for legacy IP validation and education.

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Telecommunications Backplane Interfacing

The EPF8820ATI144-4N was used in telecommunications backplane equipment to interface between legacy E1/T1 framers, HDLC controllers, and TDM switches. Its 144 user I/Os support multiple 8-bit parallel TDM streams with framing, clock-recovery, and error-detection logic implemented in the 672 logic elements. The configurable 3.3V/5V I/O voltage banks are essential for mixed-voltage telecom line cards, and the industrial temperature grade ensures operation in unconditioned central-office environments. The 0.1 ns propagation delay through the FastTrack interconnect, combined with chainable carry logic for counters and CRC generators, supports real-time bit-rate adaptation and buffer management. Modern telecom designs have migrated to Freescale (NXP) PowerQUICC or Intel Cyclone FPGAs, but the EPF8820 still ships in long-lifecycle defense and railway signaling equipment.

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Displacement of Discrete 74-Series Logic Packages

The EPF8820ATI144-4N can replace 20-30 discrete 74-series TTL or HC logic packages in a typical design, reducing PCB area, BOM cost, and assembly time. Its 672 logic elements (organized into 84 LABs) and 144 user I/Os provide ample headroom to consolidate address decoders, bus transceivers, parity generators, interrupt controllers, and glue logic into a single LQFP-144 package. The configurable 3.3V/5V I/Os allow direct interface with both legacy 5V TTL peripherals and modern 3.3V CMOS components, eliminating the need for level-shifters. The FLEX 8000 architecture's chainable carry paths and 0.1 ns propagation delay allow efficient implementation of arithmetic functions, counters, and comparators that would otherwise require dedicated MSI ICs. This consolidation benefit is most valuable in cost-sensitive industrial and consumer designs with long product lifecycles.

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Education and FPGA Design Training

The EPF8820ATI144-4N appears in university and corporate training curricula because of its relatively simple FLEX 8000 architecture and well-documented legacy toolchain (Altera MAX+PLUS II and Quartus II). Students learning VHDL or Verilog design can implement complete processors, peripherals, and digital-signal-processing pipelines within the 672 logic elements. The 144-LQFP package is breadboard-friendly when used with carrier boards, and the SRAM configuration allows instant design reloading during lab exercises. The 3.3V/5V configurable I/Os allow interface experiments with both vintage TTL logic kits and modern microcontrollers. Despite being obsolete for new commercial designs, the EPF8820 remains a valuable pedagogical tool for teaching LUT-based FPGA fundamentals, FastTrack routing, and SRAM configuration concepts that apply to all modern FPGA families from Intel, Xilinx, Lattice, and Microsemi (Microchip).

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What type of device is the EPF8820ATI144-4N?
The EPF8820ATI144-4N is a SRAM-based Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Altera's legacy FLEX 8000 family. According to the manufacturer datasheet, it contains 672 logic elements organized into 84 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) and is housed in a 144-pin LQFP (LFQFP) surface-mount package. It uses CMOS SRAM configuration cells and must be reloaded at every system power-up.
How many logic elements does the EPF8820ATI144-4N have?
The EPF8820ATI144-4N contains 672 logic elements (LEs) arranged in 84 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), with 8 LEs per LAB. According to the FLEX 8000 family datasheet, each LE combines a 4-input look-up table (LUT) with a programmable register and chainable carry logic, allowing efficient implementation of arithmetic, register, and combinatorial functions.
What is the propagation delay of the EPF8820ATI144-4N?
The EPF8820ATI144-4N features a propagation delay of 0.1 ns through its FastTrack continuous interconnect. According to the Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet, this delay is largely independent of routing distance, giving the device predictable timing suitable for glue-logic and bus-interface applications.
What I/O voltages does the EPF8820ATI144-4N support?
The EPF8820ATI144-4N supports configurable I/O voltages of 3.3 V and 5 V. According to the manufacturer datasheet, the device can mix 3.3V and 5V signaling on different I/O banks, allowing direct interface with both legacy TTL/CMOS peripherals and modern low-voltage logic without external level shifters.
Where can I download the EPF8820ATI144-4N datasheet PDF?
The EPF8820ATI144-4N datasheet can be downloaded from the Altera (now Intel) legacy documentation archive or from third-party hosts such as alterasemi.com. A direct PDF link is available at https://alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPF8820ATC144-4N.pdf. Note that the 'ATC' versus 'ATI' suffix refers to commercial vs industrial temperature grade.
Where can I buy the EPF8820ATI144-4N and what is the approximate price?
The EPF8820ATI144-4N is available from legacy-stock distributors including Jotrin, Microchip USA, Kynix, and Partstack, with single-unit pricing typically around $15-$25 USD as of 2026-09-12. Because the part is obsolete, prices fluctuate significantly with remaining market supply; request quotes from multiple sources for volume orders.
What is the lead time for the EPF8820ATI144-4N?
Lead time for the obsolete EPF8820ATI144-4N varies by distributor and stock availability. Legacy-stock suppliers such as Jotrin, Microchip USA, and Kynix typically quote 2-8 weeks depending on whether stock is on the shelf or sourced from third-party inventories. Engineering samples for new designs are not available; plan to purchase from authorized legacy distributors only.
Is the EPF8820ATI144-4N in stock anywhere right now?
Stock availability for the EPF8820ATI144-4N changes daily because the part is obsolete. As of 2026-09-12, Jotrin, Microchip USA, Kynix, and Partstack list the part or its near-identical 'EPF8820ATI144-4' variant. Contact distributors directly for real-time stock checks; avoid unauthorized brokers to minimize counterfeit risk on this obsolete part.
What is the difference between EPF8820ATI144-4N and EPF8820ATC144-4N?
The EPF8820ATI144-4N uses the industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C), while the EPF8820ATC144-4N uses the commercial temperature grade (0C to +70C). Both share the same 144-LQFP package, 672 LEs, and pinout, making them drop-in compatible when the application operates within commercial temperature limits.
What is the difference between EPF8820ATI144-4N and EPF8820ATI144-3N?
The EPF8820ATI144-4N has a speed grade of -4 (the fastest in the FLEX 8000 family), while the EPF8820ATI144-3N has a speed grade of -3 (slightly slower). Both share the identical 144-LQFP package and 672-LE architecture. Use the -4 for maximum performance in timing-critical designs; the -3 is acceptable for cost-sensitive designs that do not require the absolute fastest propagation delay.
Can the EPF8820ATI144-3N replace the EPF8820ATI144-4N as a drop-in?
Yes, the EPF8820ATI144-3N is a drop-in replacement for the EPF8820ATI144-4N because both share the same 144-LQFP (LFQFP) package and pinout. The only difference is the speed grade (-3 is one step slower than -4). Use the -3N if your timing margins are adequate; for designs that require the maximum 0.1 ns propagation delay, use the -4N.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPF8820ATI144-4N?
The best drop-in replacement for the EPF8820ATI144-4N is the EPF8820ATC144-4N, which shares the same 144-LQFP package, 672 logic elements, and architecture, differing only in commercial vs industrial temperature grade. If industrial temperature is not required, the ATC variant offers immediate drop-in compatibility without PCB or firmware changes.
Is there an Intel or Xilinx equivalent for the EPF8820ATI144-4N?
There is no direct cross-brand drop-in equivalent for the EPF8820ATI144-4N from Intel (now the parent of Altera) or Xilinx, because the FLEX 8000 family has been end-of-life since the early 2000s. Modern migration paths include the Intel MAX II CPLD series (EPM240, EPM570) or Lattice MachXO2 / XC9500 families; all require PCB redesign, pin remapping, and HDL re-synthesis. No cross-brand drop-in part exists.
When should I choose the EPF8820ATI144-4N over a modern FPGA?
Choose the EPF8820ATI144-4N over a modern FPGA only when maintaining or repairing legacy industrial systems originally designed around the FLEX 8000 family. New designs should use the Intel MAX II CPLD series, Lattice MachXO2, or Xilinx CoolRunner-II families instead - they offer lower power, modern toolchains, and long-term availability that the obsolete EPF8820ATI144-4N cannot match.
What configuration memory does the EPF8820ATI144-4N use?
The EPF8820ATI144-4N uses volatile SRAM configuration memory, meaning it must be reloaded at every system power-up. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, configuration data can be loaded from an industry-standard parallel EPROM, an Altera serial configuration device (EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, or EPC1441), or from a microprocessor/microcontroller system controller.
Is the EPF8820ATI144-4N RoHS compliant?
Yes, the EPF8820ATI144-4N is RoHS compliant. The 'N' suffix in the part number indicates lead-free (Pb-free) terminal finish per Altera's legacy naming convention. The device is housed in a 144-LQFP plastic package with gull-wing leads suitable for lead-free reflow soldering profiles up to 260C peak temperature.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EPF8820ATI144-4N — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose the EPF8820ATI144-4N when you must maintain a legacy industrial system originally designed around the FLEX 8000 family and you need lead-free, industrial-temperature operation in the same 144-LQFP footprint. For new designs, choose Intel MAX II (EPM240, EPM570), Lattice MachXO2, or Xilinx CoolRunner-II CPLDs instead - they offer lower power, modern toolchains, and long-term availability. Within the FLEX 8000 family itself, choose EPF8820ATC144-4N for commercial-temperature applications, EPF8820ATI144-3N if you can accept a slower speed grade for cost savings, and EPF8820ATI144-4 (non-N) only if you specifically need the legacy leaded finish for hand-soldering or military/aerospace exemptions.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit EPF8820ATC144-4N EPF8820ATI144-4 EPF8820ATI144-3N EPF8820ATI144-2N
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera
Package 144-LQFP (LFQFP) 144-LQFP (LFQFP) - same 144-LQFP (LFQFP) - same 144-LQFP (LFQFP) - same 144-LQFP (LFQFP) - same
Logic Elements 672 672 - same 672 - same 672 - same 672 - same
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 84 84 - same 84 - same 84 - same 84 - same
Speed Grade -4 (fastest) -4 (same, fastest) -4 (same, fastest) -3 (slower by 1 step) -2 (slowest, 2 steps slower)
Temperature Grade Industrial (-40C to +85C) Commercial (0C to +70C) Industrial (-40C to +85C) - same Industrial (-40C to +85C) - same Industrial (-40C to +85C) - same
Terminal Finish Lead-free (Pb-free) Lead-free (Pb-free) - same Leaded (SnPb) Lead-free (Pb-free) - same Lead-free (Pb-free) - same
I/O Voltage Support 3.3V and 5V 3.3V and 5V - same 3.3V and 5V - same 3.3V and 5V - same 3.3V and 5V - same
Configuration Memory SRAM (volatile) SRAM (volatile) - same SRAM (volatile) - same SRAM (volatile) - same SRAM (volatile) - same
Architecture FLEX 8000 (4-input LUT) FLEX 8000 - same FLEX 8000 - same FLEX 8000 - same FLEX 8000 - same

Principaux différenciateurs

  • Lead-free / RoHS-compliant terminal finish (vs EPF8820ATI144-4)
  • Fastest speed grade available in the family (vs EPF8820ATI144-3N)
  • Industrial temperature grade for harsh environments (vs EPF8820ATC144-4N)

Notes de conception

The EPF8820ATI144-4N requires both a 5V core supply (VCC) and a 3.3V or 5V I/O supply (VCCIO). According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, VCC pins (5V core) and VCCIO pins must be decoupled with 0.1uF ceramic capacitors placed within 5mm of each supply pin, plus a bulk 10-47uF tantalum or electrolytic capacitor per supply rail. During SRAM configuration at power-up, the device draws higher inrush current; ensure the 5V regulator can supply at least 200mA peak. Power sequencing is not required - VCC and VCCIO may be applied simultaneously.

The 144-LQFP (LFQFP) package has 0.5mm pitch gull-wing leads. According to standard surface-mount guidelines for LQFP packages, PCB land pads should be 1.5mm x 0.3mm with a 1.6mm pitch (IPC-7351 nominal). Use a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane beneath the device to control impedance and provide thermal dissipation. Hand-soldering is possible with a fine-tip iron and flux but reflow soldering is strongly recommended for production volumes.

The EPF8820ATI144-4N uses volatile SRAM configuration and loses its bitstream when power is removed. Always pair the device with an EPC-series configuration PROM (EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, or EPC1441) for automatic boot-up. Do not attempt to use this device in a 'blank' state expecting preloaded configuration - it will not function without external configuration data. Also note the 'N' suffix indicates lead-free finish; do not substitute the non-N (leaded) variant in RoHS-compliant end products.

Although FLEX 8000 is a legacy family with relaxed speed requirements compared to modern FPGAs, the configurable 3.3V/5V I/O banks still require attention to signal integrity. Series-termination resistors (22-33 ohm) are recommended for output traces longer than 50mm to control overshoot/undershoot. For mixed-voltage designs, group 3.3V and 5V signals in separate I/O banks to avoid back-powering through I/O pins when one supply is off.

Informations de conformité

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

RoHS compliant per 'N' suffix indicating lead-free terminal finish. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a legacy commercial/industrial FPGA not qualified for automotive applications. REACH and halogen-free status not stated in the verified data.

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

Recherches associées

EPF8820ATI144-4N EPF8820ATI144-4N datasheet Altera FLEX 8000 FPGA 672 logic element FPGA 144 LQFP FPGA 144-pin LQFP LFQFP EPF8820ATI144-4N legacy industrial control EPF8820ATI144-4N vs EPF8820ATC144-4N EPF8820ATI144-4N drop-in replacement buy EPF8820ATI144-4N obsolete stock what is FLEX 8000 architecture EPF8820ATI144-4N pinout LQFP-144 Altera EPF8820 configuration EPC1 EPC1064 EPF8820ATI144-4N lead-free RoHS FLEX 8000 0.1ns propagation delay LUT

Composants & termes associés

Altera EPF8820ATI144-4N EPF8820ATC144-4N EPF8820ATI144-4 EPF8820ATI144-3N EPF8820ATI144-2N FLEX 8000 FPGA Field-Programmable Gate Array programmable logic device PLD logic element Logic Array Block LAB look-up table LUT FastTrack SRAM configuration EPC1 EPC1064 EPC1213 EPC1441 144-LQFP LFQFP Plastic Quad Flat Pack gull-wing lead surface mount RoHS lead-free Pb-free industrial temperature grade commercial temperature grade 3.3V I/O 5V I/O ISA bus PC/104 VME bus MAX+PLUS II Quartus II Intel MAX II Lattice MachXO2 Xilinx CoolRunner-II
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