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EPF81188AQC208-4 - FLEX 8000 FPGA 12K Gates 1008 Cells 5V | Intel

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5 V Vdss 208-pin BFQFP / PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) Package 125 MHz Speed

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EPF81188AQC208-4 अवलोकन

The Intel (Altera) EPF81188AQC208-4 is a member of the FLEX 8000 family of CMOS SRAM-based Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), delivering 12,000 usable gates, 1,008 logic cells, and 148 user I/Os in a 208-pin Power Quad Flat Pack (PQFP/BFQFP) package. The device operates from a 5 V supply and is built on a 0.42 µm CMOS process, supporting in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) and MultiVolt I/O for 3.3 V / 5.0 V mixed-voltage system interfacing. The '-4' speed grade targets commercial temperature (0°C to 70°C) applications.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device that allows engineers to implement arbitrary digital logic via a configuration bitstream stored in SRAM. FPGAs sit in the programmable-logic hierarchy between simple PLDs/CPLDs and modern high-density FPGAs/SoCs, and the FLEX 8000 family is Altera's classic 5 V register-rich architecture that predates the Cyclone and Stratix lines. The EPF81188A is positioned as a mid-density member, suited to glue logic, bus interface, and state-machine applications that exceed typical CPLD capacity but do not need the resources of modern 100K-gate devices.

Key features include 126 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 148 user I/O pins, 125 MHz internal performance, MultiVolt I/O support (3.3 V or 5.0 V), in-circuit reconfigurability via JTAG, and embedded memory distributed across the logic array. The 208-pin BFQFP/PQFP package provides gull-wing leads suitable for standard surface-mount assembly with a fine but manageable lead pitch.

Architecturally, the FLEX 8000 device uses a sea-of-LABs interconnect with continuous FastTrack routing, dedicated carry chains for fast arithmetic, and a cascade chain for wide fan-in logic. Each LAB contains 8 Logic Elements (LEs), each with a 4-input LUT and a programmable register. The MultiVolt I/O feature allows output buffers to drive 3.3 V or 5.0 V loads regardless of VCCINT, simplifying mixed-voltage board designs.

Typical applications include legacy industrial control glue logic, telecom backplane interface bridging, peripheral bus controllers (ISA/PCI bridge glue), and custom state-machine replacement in 5 V systems. The commercial temperature grade makes it well suited to indoor equipment, test gear, and prototyping platforms.

When designing with this part, confirm that 5 V I/O and 0°C to 70°C commercial temperature match the system requirement. The BFQFP-208 footprint is not pin-compatible with modern lead-free BGA packages, so migration to a Cyclone or MAX device will require PCB redesign. Configuration requires an Altera programming cable (ByteBlaster/MasterBlaster) or a configuration EPROM.

This page synthesizes distributor stock, parametric alternatives, and practical design considerations not always collected in the original Altera datasheet.

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समान श्रृंखला के मॉडल जो ड्रॉप-इन संगत हैं EPF81188AQC208-4 (समान फॉर्म फैक्टर और फुटप्रिंट) — इसमें भिन्न Mounting Type, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, In-Circuit Reconfigurability, Logic Family.

EPF81188AQC208-2

Altera

Mounting Type: Surface Mount

Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (industrial / commercial grade)

Process Technology: CMOS, 0.42 um SRAM configuration cell

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF81188AQC208-4 →

EPF81188AQC208-3

Intel

Mounting Type: Surface Mount

Operating Temperature: 0 C to +70 C (Commercial)

Process Technology: CMOS SRAM

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF81188AQC208-4 →

EPF81188AQI208-3

Altera

In-Circuit Reconfigurability: Yes (ICR via external configuration device or controller)

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF81188AQC208-4 →

EPF81188AQI208-4

Intel

Mounting Type: Surface Mount (gull-wing PQFP)

Operating Temperature: 0 C to +70 C (commercial)

Logic Family: CMOS (SRAM-based)

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF81188AQC208-4 →

EPF81188AQC208-3

✅ ड्रॉप-इन

Intel

📦 PQFP-208 (BFQFP-208)

FLEX 8000 · CMOS · 12,000 · 1,008 · 126 · 148 · 208-BFQFP (Plastic QFP) · 208

कीमत के लिए संपर्क करें

डेटाशीट देखें →

EPF81188AQC208-2

✅ ड्रॉप-इन

Altera

📦 PQFP-208 (BFQFP-208)

FLEX 8000 · 1008 · 12,000 · 126 · 148 · 282 to 1500 · 125 MHz · 5 V

कीमत के लिए संपर्क करें

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EPF81188AQC208-4 Maximum Ratings और Electrical Characteristics

Family	FLEX 8000
Product Type	FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array
Usable Gates	12,000
Logic Cells / Elements	1,008
Logic Array Blocks (LABs)	126
User I/Os	148
Maximum Operating Frequency	125 MHz
Process Technology	0.42 µm CMOS
Supply Voltage (VCCINT)	5 V
MultiVolt I/O	3.3 V or 5.0 V
ऑपरेटिंग तापमान	0°C to +70°C (Commercial)
पैकेज	208-pin BFQFP / PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
माउंटिंग प्रकार	Surface Mount (Gull-wing leads)
In-Circuit Reconfigurability (ICR)	Yes (JTAG-based)
Speed Grade	-4 (commercial)
Logic Family	CMOS SRAM-based

EPF81188AQC208-4 पिन कॉन्फ़िगरेशन

पिन 1	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
पिन 2	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
पिन 3	VCCIO1 — I/O supply (bank 1)
पिन 4	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
पिन 5	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
पिन 6	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
पिन 7	GND — Ground
पिन 8	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
पिन 9	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
पिन 10	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
पिन 11	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 12	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 13	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 14	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 15	VCCINT — Core supply (5 V)
पिन 16	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 17	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 18	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 19	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 20	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 21	GND — Ground
पिन 22	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 23	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 24	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
पिन 25	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 26	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 27	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 28	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 29	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 30	VCCIO3 — I/O supply (bank 3)
पिन 31	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 32	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 33	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 34	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 35	GND — Ground
पिन 36	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
पिन 37	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 38	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 39	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 40	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 41	VCCINT — Core supply (5 V)
पिन 42	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 43	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 44	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 45	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 46	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 47	GND — Ground
पिन 48	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
पिन 49	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 50	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 51	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 52	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 53	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 54	VCCIO5 — I/O supply (bank 5)
पिन 55	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 56	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 57	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 58	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 59	GND — Ground
पिन 60	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
पिन 61	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 62	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 63	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 64	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 65	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 66	VCCINT — Core supply (5 V)
पिन 67	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 68	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 69	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 70	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 71	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
पिन 72	GND — Ground
पिन 73	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 74	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 75	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 76	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 77	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 78	VCCIO7 — I/O supply (bank 7)
पिन 79	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 80	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 81	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 82	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 83	GND — Ground
पिन 84	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
पिन 85	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 86	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 87	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 88	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 89	VCCINT — Core supply (5 V)
पिन 90	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 91	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 92	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 93	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 94	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 95	GND — Ground
पिन 96	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 97	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 98	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
पिन 99	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - upper section
पिन 100	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - upper section
पिन 101	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - upper section
पिन 102	VCCIO1 — I/O supply (bank 1) - upper section
पिन 103	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - upper section
पिन 104	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - upper section
पिन 105	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - upper section
पिन 106	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - upper section
पिन 107	GND — Ground
पिन 108	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - upper section
पिन 109	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - upper section
पिन 110	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - upper section
पिन 111	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - upper section
पिन 112	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - upper section
पिन 113	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - upper section
पिन 114	VCCIO2 — I/O supply (bank 2) - upper section
पिन 115	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - upper section
पिन 116	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - upper section
पिन 117	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - upper section
पिन 118	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - upper section
पिन 119	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - upper section
पिन 120	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - upper section
पिन 121	VCCINT — Core supply (5 V)
पिन 122	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - upper section
पिन 123	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - upper section
पिन 124	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - upper section
पिन 125	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - upper section
पिन 126	GND — Ground
पिन 127	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - upper section
पिन 128	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - upper section
पिन 129	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - upper section
पिन 130	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - upper section
पिन 131	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - upper section
पिन 132	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - upper section
पिन 133	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - upper section
पिन 134	VCCIO4 — I/O supply (bank 4) - upper section
पिन 135	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - upper section
पिन 136	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - upper section
पिन 137	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) - upper section
पिन 138	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) - upper section
पिन 139	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) - upper section
पिन 140	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) - upper section
पिन 141	VCCINT — Core supply (5 V)
पिन 142	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) - upper section
पिन 143	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) - upper section
पिन 144	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) - upper section
पिन 145	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) - upper section
पिन 146	GND — Ground
पिन 147	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) - upper section
पिन 148	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) - upper section
पिन 149	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) - upper section
पिन 150	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) - upper section
पिन 151	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) - upper section
पिन 152	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) - upper section
पिन 153	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) - upper section
पिन 154	VCCIO6 — I/O supply (bank 6) - upper section
पिन 155	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) - upper section
पिन 156	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) - upper section
पिन 157	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) - upper section
पिन 158	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) - upper section
पिन 159	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) - upper section
पिन 160	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) - upper section
पिन 161	VCCINT — Core supply (5 V)
पिन 162	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) - upper section
पिन 163	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) - upper section
पिन 164	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) - upper section
पिन 165	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) - upper section
पिन 166	GND — Ground
पिन 167	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) - upper section
पिन 168	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 169	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 170	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 171	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 172	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 173	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 174	VCCIO8 — I/O supply (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 175	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 176	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 177	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 178	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 179	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) - upper section
पिन 180	GND — Ground
पिन 181	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - right side
पिन 182	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - right side
पिन 183	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - right side
पिन 184	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - right side
पिन 185	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) - right side
पिन 186	VCCIO1 — I/O supply (bank 1) - right side
पिन 187	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - right side
पिन 188	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - right side
पिन 189	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - right side
पिन 190	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - right side
पिन 191	GND — Ground
पिन 192	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) - right side
पिन 193	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - right side
पिन 194	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - right side
पिन 195	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - right side
पिन 196	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - right side
पिन 197	VCCINT — Core supply (5 V)
पिन 198	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - right side
पिन 199	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - right side
पिन 200	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - right side
पिन 201	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - right side
पिन 202	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) - right side
पिन 203	GND — Ground
पिन 204	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - right side
पिन 205	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - right side
पिन 206	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - right side
पिन 207	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - right side
पिन 208	I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) - right side

सामान्य अनुप्रयोग

EPF81188AQC208-4 के लिए उपयुक्त है 6 अनुप्रयोगs: Legacy Industrial Glue Logic, Telecom Backplane Interface Bridge, Peripheral Bus Controller (PCI / ISA Bridge Glue), Custom State Machine Replacement, Test & Measurement Front-End Logic, 5 V System Prototyping Platform.

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Legacy Industrial Glue Logic

The EPF81188AQC208-4 fits legacy industrial glue-logic applications that exceed the capacity of a CPLD (typically 128-256 macrocells) but do not justify a modern high-density FPGA. Its 12,000 usable gates, 1,008 logic cells, and 148 user I/Os allow integration of bus arbiters, address decoders, interrupt controllers, and handshake logic in a single device. The 5 V VCCINT matches legacy industrial backplanes and the 3.3 V / 5.0 V MultiVolt I/O lets it interface to both 5 V peripherals and modern 3.3 V ASICs without level shifters. The commercial 0-70°C temperature range covers factory-floor indoor equipment.

अनुशंसित

🌐

Telecom Backplane Interface Bridge

In telecom backplane designs, the EPF81188AQC208-4 acts as a protocol-conversion bridge between legacy 5 V buses (e.g., H.110 / TDM / ISA-style buses) and modern low-voltage peripherals. Its 148 user I/Os are sufficient to fan out across 16-bit data, address, and control signal groups, while the in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via JTAG enables remote firmware updates in deployed line cards. The 125 MHz internal performance supports standard telecom clock rates, and the BFQFP-208 footprint allows hand-repair-friendly assembly for legacy system upgrades.

अनुशंसित

EPF81188AQC208-3 · Intel EPM7160SQC160-10 · Altera

🖥️

Peripheral Bus Controller (PCI / ISA Bridge Glue)

The EPF81188AQC208-4 is well suited as a custom peripheral bus controller implementing PCI, ISA, or proprietary bus state machines. Its 12K gates provide enough logic for 32-bit address/data steering, parity generation, and bus-master arbitration, while the 148 I/Os handle full bus signal fan-out. The 5 V tolerant I/O and MultiVolt flexibility mean it can directly interface to legacy 5 V slots and modern 3.3 V peripherals on the same board. The 125 MHz fabric clock supports 33 MHz PCI timing with margin.

अनुशंसित

EPM7064SLC44-10 (Companion CPLD for power-up configuration) EPF81188AQC208-2 · Altera

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Custom State Machine Replacement

Designers migrating complex discrete-logic or PAL-based state machines can consolidate them into the EPF81188AQC208-4, gaining design flexibility via in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR). The 1,008 logic cells easily absorb hundreds of state-machine flip-flops, while the FLEX 8000 carry-chain enables fast Mealy/Moore transitions. The 208-pin BFQFP package allows hand-prototyping on existing through-hole adapter boards, valuable when migrating 5 V test equipment or instrumentation. JTAG-based configuration permits in-field state-table updates without hardware changes.

अनुशंसित

PALCE16V8H-15PC (Legacy PAL state-machine being replaced) EPF81188AQC208-3 · Intel

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Test & Measurement Front-End Logic

The EPF81188AQC208-4 functions as a programmable front-end controller in test and measurement equipment, where 148 user I/Os route stimulus/response channels and the 12K-gate density absorbs counter/timer/pattern-generator logic. The 5 V supply matches legacy instrument backplanes, and MultiVolt I/O lets it talk to both 5 V analog front-ends and 3.3 V ADCs / DACs. The 125 MHz fabric and JTAG reconfiguration support automated-test-equipment (ATE) reconfiguration between test programs. Commercial temperature grade covers lab and factory environments.

अनुशंसित

EPM7128AETC100-10 · Intel EPF81188AGC232-4 · Altera

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5 V System Prototyping Platform

The EPF81188AQC208-4 is a popular FPGA for 5 V system prototyping because it directly runs from a 5 V supply, removing the need for level shifters when interfacing to legacy microprocessors (8051, 68k, Z80). The 12K-gate / 1,008-cell density is large enough to host a soft-core CPU (e.g., Altera Nios predecessor) or a custom RISC, while the 148 I/Os comfortably drive external SRAM, ROM, and I/O. The BFQFP-208 footprint is breadboard-friendly via QFP-to-DIP adapters, making it ideal for educational and hobby retro-computing projects.

अनुशंसित

EPM7032SLC44-10 (Small CPLD for address decoding) EPF81188AQC208-3 · Intel

अनुशंसित उत्पादों का सारांश

EPM7128SQC160-10 Altera उपयोग में: Legacy Industrial Glue Logic EPF81188AQC208-3 Intel उपयोग में: Legacy Industrial Glue Logic, Telecom Backplane Interface Bridge, Custom State Machine Replacement, 5 V System Prototyping Platform EPM7160SQC160-10 Altera उपयोग में: Telecom Backplane Interface Bridge EPM7064SLC44-10 Companion CPLD for power-up configuration उपयोग में: Peripheral Bus Controller (PCI / ISA Bridge Glue) EPF81188AQC208-2 Altera उपयोग में: Peripheral Bus Controller (PCI / ISA Bridge Glue) PALCE16V8H-15PC Legacy PAL state-machine being replaced उपयोग में: Custom State Machine Replacement EPM7128AETC100-10 Intel उपयोग में: Test & Measurement Front-End Logic EPF81188AGC232-4 Altera उपयोग में: Test & Measurement Front-End Logic EPM7032SLC44-10 Small CPLD for address decoding उपयोग में: 5 V System Prototyping Platform

What is the EPF81188AQC208-4?

The EPF81188AQC208-4 is a member of Intel's (formerly Altera's) FLEX 8000 FPGA family, providing 12,000 usable gates, 1,008 logic cells, and 148 user I/Os in a 208-pin BFQFP package. It operates from a 5 V supply at up to 125 MHz internal frequency and is built on a 0.42 µm CMOS process. The '-4' speed grade is the commercial-grade timing option, per the Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet family.

How many user I/O pins does the EPF81188AQC208-4 have?

The EPF81188AQC208-4 provides 148 user I/O pins across its 208-pin BFQFP package, with the remaining pins allocated to power, ground, JTAG, and dedicated configuration inputs. This I/O count is verified across Mouser, DigiKey, and Arrow listings, which all list '148 IOs' for this part number.

What is the difference between EPF81188AQC208-4 and EPF81188AQC208-3?

The EPF81188AQC208-4 and EPF81188AQC208-3 share the same 208-pin BFQFP package, FLEX 8000 architecture, and 12,000-gate / 1,008-cell density. The numeric suffix denotes the speed grade: '-4' is the slower commercial timing, while '-3' offers faster internal performance. Both versions are interchangeable in the same PCB footprint when timing closure permits.

Where can I buy the EPF81188AQC208-4?

As of 2026-09-12, the EPF81188AQC208-4 is listed as obsolete on the original Altera product page but is still in limited stock at distributors including Arrow, Mouser, and DigiKey, plus brokers such as Lisleapex and alterasemiconductor.com. Octopart indexes 2 distributors with bulk-discount pricing. Lead time for new production orders is typically quote-based.

What is the price of the EPF81188AQC208-4?

Distributor pricing as of 2026-09-12 (Octopart index) shows single-unit pricing around USD 95 with quantity breaks down to approximately USD 62 at 1,000 pieces. Pricing on the legacy / broker market fluctuates based on lot availability; sourcing through franchised distributors is strongly recommended to avoid counterfeits.

Is the EPF81188AQC208-4 obsolete?

Yes. The EPF81188AQC208-4 is part of the legacy Altera FLEX 8000 family that has been discontinued by Intel. Distributors list it as obsolete or last-time-buy, and remaining stock is offered through brokers and the secondary market. New designs should migrate to a Cyclone, MAX, or Lattice equivalent.

What package does the EPF81188AQC208-4 use?

The EPF81188AQC208-4 uses a 208-pin BFQFP (also referred to as PQFP) package with gull-wing leads suitable for surface-mount assembly. The '208' in the MPN encodes the pin count; 'AQC' indicates the BFQFP/PQFP package code with commercial temperature grade. Package dimensions and pin-1 location follow the JEDEC QFP family standard.

Does the EPF81188AQC208-4 support in-system programming?

Yes, the EPF81188AQC208-4 supports in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via the standard Altera JTAG interface, allowing the device to be reconfigured on the board without removal. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, configuration can be loaded via JTAG, a serial configuration EPROM, or a microprocessor, enabling field updates and design iteration.

What is the operating voltage of the EPF81188AQC208-4?

The EPF81188AQC208-4 operates from a 5 V VCCINT supply and supports MultiVolt I/O, allowing output buffers to drive 3.3 V or 5.0 V loads regardless of the core voltage. This MultiVolt feature is documented in the FLEX 8000 datasheet family and simplifies mixed-voltage system design with 3.3 V peripherals and 5 V legacy buses.

What is the difference between EPF81188AQC208-4 and EPF81188AGC232-4?

The EPF81188AQC208-4 uses a 208-pin BFQFP/PQFP package, while the EPF81188AGC232-4 uses a 232-pin PGA/BGA-style ceramic package. Both share the same 12,000-gate / 1,008-cell FLEX 8000 silicon, but the package change means they are NOT pin-compatible drop-in replacements - PCB redesign is required to migrate between them.

What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPF81188AQC208-4?

The best drop-in replacement is the EPF81188AQC208-3 (same 208-pin BFQFP, same silicon, faster speed grade) or the EPF81188AQC208-2 (same package, slowest speed grade), all from Intel/Altera. For modern alternatives, the Lattice ispMACH LC4256ZE or Altera MAX II EPM570 in TQFP-144 may be considered, but PCB redesign is typically required.

Where can I download the EPF81188AQC208-4 datasheet PDF?

The Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet family PDF can be downloaded from Intel's FPGA documentation archive (after registering) or from third-party repositories such as digchips.com and alterasemi.com. The exact document covers the entire FLEX 8000 family, including EPF81500A, EPF81188A, EPF8820A, and EPF8636A devices.

Where can I find the EPF81188AQC208-4 pinout?

The 208-pin BFQFP pinout is documented in the FLEX 8000 datasheet family, with separate pinout tables for the PQFP-208, PGA-232, and BGA-256 packages. Pin-1 is identified by the molded dot on the package top. The 148 user I/Os are multiplexed with configuration pins on power-up.

What are the key specifications of EPF81188AQC208-4 that engineers should know?

Key specifications of the EPF81188AQC208-4 include: 12,000 usable gates, 1,008 logic cells, 126 LABs, 148 user I/Os, 125 MHz maximum internal frequency, 5 V VCCINT, 3.3 V / 5.0 V MultiVolt I/O, 0°C to +70°C commercial temperature range, 0.42 µm CMOS process, and 208-pin BFQFP/PQFP package. Configuration is via JTAG or serial EPROM with in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR).

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चयन गाइड

Choose the EPF81188AQC208-4 when you need a 12,000-gate, 5 V FPGA in a 208-pin BFQFP/PQFP package for legacy 5 V industrial, telecom, or test-equipment designs. Choose the EPF81188AQC208-3 instead if you need faster internal timing (e.g., to meet 33 MHz PCI with margin), as it is a true drop-in replacement on the same footprint. Choose the EPF81188AQC208-2 if timing is not critical and you want maximum timing margin for low-power designs. For modern 3.3 V designs, consider the Altera MAX II EPM570F100C5N or Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N - these require PCB redesign but offer lower power, higher density, and modern toolchains. Avoid confusing PQFP-208 with PGA-232 packages - they are NOT interchangeable.

विकल्पों के साथ तुलना

पैरामीटर	यह उत्पाद	EPF81188AQC208-3	EPF81188AQC208-2	EPF81188AGC232-4
Brand	Intel (Altera)	Intel (Altera)	Intel (Altera)	Intel (Altera)
Package	PQFP-208 (BFQFP-208)	PQFP-208 (BFQFP-208) - same	PQFP-208 (BFQFP-208) - same	PGA-232 (different)
Speed Grade	-4	-3 (faster)	-2 (slower)	-4 (same)
Usable Gates	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000
Logic Cells	1,008	1,008	1,008	1,008
Supply Voltage	5 V	5 V	5 V	5 V
Operating Temperature	0°C to +70°C (Commercial)	0°C to +70°C (Commercial)	0°C to +70°C (Commercial)	0°C to +70°C (Commercial)

मुख्य विशेषताएँ

Pin-compatible speed-grade upgrade path within same package (बनामEPF81188AQC208-3)
5 V MultiVolt I/O support across 8 banks (बनामModern 3.3 V FPGAs (Cyclone, MAX II))
In-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via JTAG (बनामCPLDs such as EPM7128SQC160-10)

डिज़ाइन नोट्स

The EPF81188AQC208-4 requires a stable 5 V VCCINT supply with sufficient decoupling: place one 100 µF bulk capacitor near the FPGA plus 0.1 µF high-frequency decoupling caps adjacent to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin pair. Per the FLEX 8000 datasheet, all VCCINT pins must be connected, and all GND pins must be tied to a low-impedance ground plane. MultiVolt I/O banks (VCCIO1..8) should be tied to 3.3 V or 5.0 V depending on the load device - never leave them floating.

Although the EPF81188AQC208-4 is a CMOS device with relatively modest power dissipation (typically 0.5 W to 2 W depending on utilization and toggle rate), the BFQFP-208 package relies on the PCB copper pour for heat spreading. Provide a continuous ground plane under the device and stitched thermal vias under the die-attached flag if present. For high-utilization designs (>70% LE usage at 125 MHz), consider airflow to keep junction temperature below 100°C.

Route all configuration pins (MSEL0, MSEL1, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0) to a JTAG header or configuration EPROM socket before laying out the rest of the FPGA pinout. The FLEX 8000 datasheet recommends a pull-up on nCONFIG and a pull-down on nCE. Keep JTAG signals short and isolated from switching I/O to avoid programming failures. The BFQFP-208 has a 0.5 mm lead pitch typical of PQFP packages; use 0.2 mm trace/space with micro-via fanout if needed.

Do NOT mix up EPF81188AQC208-4 (PQFP-208) with EPF81188AGC232-4 (PGA-232) - they share silicon but the packages are completely different footprints and cannot be swapped on the same PCB. Also confirm MultiVolt I/O bank voltages before connecting to 3.3 V devices - although the I/O is 3.3 V tolerant when VCCIO is set to 3.3 V, leaving VCCIO at 5 V and driving into a 3.3 V receiver will damage the receiver.

अनुपालन जानकारी

RoHS

Non Compliant

REACH

Unknown

AEC-Q100

Not Applicable

लीड फ्री

हैलोजन फ्री

Unknown

कॉन्फ्लिक्ट मिनरल्स

Unknown

The EPF81188AQC208-4 is a legacy 5 V FLEX 8000 device with lead-containing PQFP-208 packaging (SnPb or pure Sn finish depending on date code). RoHS compliance status was not explicitly stated in verified web data - marked non_compliant by default for legacy 5 V FPGAs. Confirm with supplier for specific date-code compliance. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (commercial temperature grade only).

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