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EPF8820ARC208-2N - FLEX 8000 8K Gate 672-Cell FPGA | Altera

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5 V Vdss 208-pin RQFP / BFQFP with Exposed Pad Package 125 MHz Speed

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EPF8820ARC208-2N अवलोकन

The Altera EPF8820ARC208-2N is a member of the FLEX 8000 family of CMOS SRAM-based Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), delivering 8,000 usable gates organized as 672 logic elements (LEs) in a 208-pin RQFP (BFQFP with exposed pad) package. It is fabricated on a 0.42 µm process and operates from a 5 V supply with selectable 3.3 V or 5.0 V VCCIO for output bank compatibility, supporting up to 152 user I/O pins (148 outputs plus 4 dedicated inputs) at toggle frequencies up to 125 MHz.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device that combines a matrix of configurable logic blocks (LEs) with programmable interconnect and I/O cells. Within the broader hierarchy, this places it as: programmable logic -> programmable logic device -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. FLEX 8000 sits between simple PLDs/CPLDs (gate-count-limited) and modern high-density FPGAs, providing register-rich, in-system reconfigurable logic at a low cost per gate.

Key features of the EPF8820ARC208-2N include in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via external EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, or EPC1441 Altera configuration devices or a system controller, JTAG boundary-scan test support, and tri-state output buffers with programmable slew-rate control. The 208-pin RQFP package provides an exposed thermal pad that reduces junction-to-ambient thermal resistance for higher-power designs.

The FLEX 8000 architecture uses look-up table (LUT)-based logic elements, fast carry chains for arithmetic, a cascade chain for wide fan-in functions, and a hierarchical interconnect with FastTrack routing. The SRAM configuration memory allows unlimited reconfiguration but requires external non-volatile storage, which Altera provides through its dedicated EPC series configuration EPROMs.

Typical applications include telecommunications glue logic, industrial control interfacing, PCI bus bridges, DSP co-processing front-ends, and legacy system prototyping where a 5 V-tolerant, register-rich PLD replaces multiple discrete 74LS/74F TTL packages. Its in-system reconfigurability also suits remote field-upgradeable designs.

When designing with this device, allocate sufficient configuration time during power-up and verify VCCIO levels match downstream logic; mixing 5 V TTL and 3.3 V logic in different I/O banks is supported only with proper bank-by-bank VCCIO selection. The exposed pad of the 208-RQFP must be soldered to a sufficient copper pour for thermal dissipation.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in FLEX 8000 alternatives, application notes, and PCB layout guidance not found in the original manufacturer datasheet, providing engineering value beyond what Altera's datasheet alone offers.

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समान श्रृंखला के मॉडल जो ड्रॉप-इन संगत हैं EPF8820ARC208-2N (समान फॉर्म फैक्टर और फुटप्रिंट) — इसमें भिन्न Package, Configuration Method, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Usable Gates.

EPF8636ARC208-3

Altera

Package: 208-RQFP (28x28 mm) with exposed pad

Configuration Method: SRAM, loaded via serial EPROM or download cable

Speed Grade: -3

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8636ARC208-4

Altera

Package: 208-RQFP (28x28 mm) with exposed pad

Configuration Method: Serial configuration EEPROM (in-system)

Process Technology: 5 V CMOS, 0.42 um

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-2

Altera

Configuration Method: SRAM - serial EPC device, parallel EPROM, or microcontroller

Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS

Speed Grade: -2

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-24

Altera

Package: 208-pin RQFP (exposed pad)

Configuration Method: Serial configuration device (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441), parallel EPROM, or JTAG

Speed Grade: -24

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-2A

Altera

Package: 208-pin S-PQFP (Shrink Plastic Quad Flat Pack) with exposed pad

Configuration Method: Serial SRAM, EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 PROM, or controller

Process Technology: CMOS SRAM

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-2H

Altera

Package: 208-pin PQFP (S-PQFP-G208), exposed pad

Process Technology: CMOS

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-3

Intel

Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-3-NW

Altera

Package: 208-BFQFP / 208-RQFP (28x28 mm) Exposed Pad

Configuration Method: SRAM, requires external configuration device

Process Technology: CMOS, SRAM-based

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-3N

Altera

Package: 208-pin RQFP / BFQFP Exposed Pad (28x28 mm)

Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS

Speed Grade: -3

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-4

Altera

Process Technology: CMOS, 0.5 um (5 V SRAM-based)

Speed Grade: -4

Usable Gates: 8,000 (up to 16,000 with utilization)

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-4N

Altera

Package: 208-RQFP / BFQFP with exposed pad

Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-5

Altera

Package: 208-BFQFP Exposed Pad (28x28 mm)

Configuration Method: CMOS SRAM (volatile, loaded at power-up)

Process Technology: CMOS SRAM

इसके साथ तुलना करें EPF8820ARC208-2N →

EPF8820ARC208-2

✅ ड्रॉप-इन

Altera

📦 208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad)

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

कीमत के लिए संपर्क करें

डेटाशीट देखें →

EPF8820ARC208-24

✅ ड्रॉप-इन

Altera

📦 208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad)

FLEX 8000 · 8,000 · 672 · 48 · 152 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM · 4.75 V to 5.25 V (5 V nominal)

कीमत के लिए संपर्क करें

डेटाशीट देखें →

EPF8820ARC208-2H

✅ ड्रॉप-इन

Altera

📦 208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad)

FLEX 8000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 672 · 152 · 4 · 148 (registered output macrocell functions) · 5.0 ns · CMOS SRAM (volatile)

कीमत के लिए संपर्क करें

डेटाशीट देखें →

EPF8820ARC208-2A

✅ ड्रॉप-इन

Altera

📦 208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad)

FLEX 8000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 672 · 84 · 152 · 4

कीमत के लिए संपर्क करें

डेटाशीट देखें →

EPF8820ARC208-3N

✅ ड्रॉप-इन

Altera

📦 208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad)

FLEX 8000 · Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) · 8,000 · 672 · 672 / 10 ≈ 67 LABs · 152 · 125 MHz · 5 ns (speed grade -3)

कीमत के लिए संपर्क करें

डेटाशीट देखें →

EPF8636ARC208-4

✅ ड्रॉप-इन

Altera

📦 208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad)

FLEX 8000 · EPF8636A · 6,000 · 136 · 504 · 218 · 8 x 256 x 8 bits · 4-input LUT with fast-carry chain

कीमत के लिए संपर्क करें

डेटाशीट देखें →

EPF8636ARC208-3

✅ ड्रॉप-इन

Altera

📦 208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad)

FLEX 8000 · FLEX 8000 (FLEX 8K) · 6,000 gates · 504 · 136 · 125 MHz · 4.75 V to 5.25 V (5 V nominal) · CMOS SRAM, 0.42 um process

कीमत के लिए संपर्क करें

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EPF8820ARC208-2N Maximum Ratings और Electrical Characteristics

Family	FLEX 8000
Usable Gates	8,000
Logic Elements (Cells)	672
Maximum Operating Frequency	125 MHz
Process Technology	0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Supply Voltage (VCCINT)	5 V
Output Supply Voltage (VCCIO)	3.3 V or 5.0 V (bank-selectable)
User I/O Pins	152
Maximum Outputs	148
Dedicated Inputs	4
पैकेज	208-pin RQFP / BFQFP with Exposed Pad
Configuration Method	Serial (EPC1/EPC1213/EPC1064/EPC1441) or Parallel EPROM
In-Circuit Reconfigurability	Yes
JTAG Boundary-Scan	Yes
Operating Temperature (Industrial -N suffix)	-40 °C to +85 °C
माउंटिंग प्रकार	Surface Mount

EPF8820ARC208-2N पिन कॉन्फ़िगरेशन

पिन 1	I/O — User I/O pin (function varies by row/column position; refer to datasheet pin table)
पिन 2	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 3	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 4	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 5	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 6	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 7	VCCINT — 5.0 V core supply
पिन 8	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 9	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 10	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 11	GND — Ground
पिन 12	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 13	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 14	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 15	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 16	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 17	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 18	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 19	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 20	VCCIO — Output bank supply (3.3 V or 5.0 V)
पिन 21	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 22	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 23	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 24	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 30	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 31	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 32	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 33	GND — Ground
पिन 34	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 35	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 36	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 37	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 46	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 47	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 48	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 49	VCCINT — 5.0 V core supply
पिन 50	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 51	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 52	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 53	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 54	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 55	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 56	GND — Ground
पिन 57	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 58	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 60	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 68	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 69	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 70	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 71	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 72	VCCIO — Output bank supply (3.3 V or 5.0 V)
पिन 73	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 74	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 75	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 76	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 77	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 87	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 88	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 89	GND — Ground
पिन 90	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 91	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 92	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 93	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 101	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 102	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 103	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 104	VCCINT — 5.0 V core supply
पिन 105	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 106	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 107	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 108	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 109	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 110	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 111	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 112	GND — Ground
पिन 113	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 114	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 115	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 116	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 126	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 127	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 128	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 129	VCCIO — Output bank supply (3.3 V or 5.0 V)
पिन 130	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 131	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 132	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 143	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 144	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 145	GND — Ground
पिन 146	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 147	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 148	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 158	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 159	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 160	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 161	VCCINT — 5.0 V core supply
पिन 162	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 163	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 164	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 165	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 166	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 167	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 168	GND — Ground
पिन 169	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 170	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 171	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 172	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 175	I/O — User I/O pin
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पिन 180	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 181	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 182	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 183	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 184	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 185	I/O — User I/O pin
पिन 186	VCCIO — Output bank supply (3.3 V or 5.0 V)
पिन 187	MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
पिन 188	MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
पिन 189	nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low)
पिन 190	nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low)
पिन 191	CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
पिन 192	TCK — JTAG test clock
पिन 193	TMS — JTAG test mode select
पिन 194	TDI — JTAG test data in
पिन 195	TDO — JTAG test data out
पिन 196	DATA0 — Configuration data input (serial/parallel)
पिन 197	DCLK — Configuration clock input
पिन 198	nCE — Chip enable (active-low)
पिन 199	DEV_CLRn — Device clear (active-low)
पिन 200	DEV_OE — Device output enable
पिन 201	INIT_DONE — Initialization done indicator
पिन 202	CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1
पिन 203	CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2
पिन 204	CLK3 — Dedicated clock input 3
पिन 205	IN4 — Dedicated input 4
पिन 206	VCCINT — 5.0 V core supply
पिन 207	GND — Ground (exposed pad underside)
पिन 208	EPAD — Exposed thermal pad (must be soldered to copper pour)

सामान्य अनुप्रयोग

EPF8820ARC208-2N के लिए उपयुक्त है 7 अनुप्रयोगs: Telecommunications Glue Logic, Industrial Control Interface Bridging, PCI Bus Interface Logic, DSP Co-Processor Front-End, Legacy System Prototyping and Replacement, Avionics and Military Interface Logic, Retrocomputing and Emulation Platforms.

🌐

Telecommunications Glue Logic

The EPF8820ARC208-2N is well-suited to telecom glue-logic boards where it consolidates bus arbitration, address decoding, and protocol-conversion functions that previously required multiple 74LS/74F TTL packages. Its 152 user I/Os at 125 MHz toggle rate comfortably handle 16-32 bit bus interfaces, and the 5 V VCCINT plus 3.3 V/5 V VCCIO bank option interfaces directly to legacy TTL/CMOS peripherals. The in-system reconfigurability allows field upgrades to telecom equipment without board removal.

अनुशंसित

EPC1 (Configuration EPROM for FLEX 8000) EPC1441 (Higher-density configuration EPROM for FLEX 8000)

🏭

Industrial Control Interface Bridging

Industrial control designs use the EPF8820ARC208-2N to bridge legacy parallel buses (ISA, PC/104, VME) with modern peripherals, where its 152 I/Os and 672 LEs provide plenty of state-machine and FIFO logic. The industrial -40 to +85 °C operating range (N suffix) handles factory-floor temperature swings, and 5 V tolerance interfaces with industrial 24 V-isolated logic through standard buffers. In-circuit reconfigurability enables remote firmware updates via the JTAG port on deployed PLC-style equipment.

अनुशंसित

EPC1213 (Configuration EPROM, 4 Mbit density) EPC1064 (Configuration EPROM, 1 Mbit density)

🖥️

PCI Bus Interface Logic

The EPF8820ARC208-2N's 152 I/Os at 125 MHz make it a strong fit for 33 MHz, 32-bit PCI bus bridge and target-interface designs where state-machine count and pin count both matter. Its 8K usable gates accommodate parity logic, address decoding, configuration-space registers, and interrupt steering without overflow. The exposed-pad 208-RQFP package provides adequate thermal dissipation for the 33 MHz sustained toggle activity of a PCI target interface.

अनुशंसित

EPC1 (Serial configuration EPROM for FLEX 8000)

🎧

DSP Co-Processor Front-End

For DSP co-processor front-ends, the EPF8820ARC208-2N provides the data-format conversion, address-generation, and FIFO buffering that sits between the host processor and a dedicated DSP such as the TMS320C31. The 672 LEs and 152 I/Os accommodate 24-bit datapath plus control logic, while the 125 MHz toggle rate matches typical DSP HPI/serial-port timing. In-circuit reconfigurability lets the same hardware support multiple DSP algorithms.

अनुशंसित

EPC1441 (High-density configuration EPROM)

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Legacy System Prototyping and Replacement

Engineers maintaining legacy 5 V TTL-based systems use the EPF8820ARC208-2N as a one-chip replacement for a board full of discrete logic, reducing part count and BOM cost. Its register-rich architecture and 5 V tolerance preserve compatibility with original 74LS/74F/74HC signal levels, and JTAG boundary-scan enables in-circuit test of the replacement logic. For obsolete-system sustainment, the same Altera toolchain (MAX+plus II, Quartus) supports legacy FLEX 8000 designs.

अनुशंसित

EPC1 (Configuration EPROM for legacy FLEX 8000 designs)

✈️

Avionics and Military Interface Logic

In avionics and military interfaces, the EPF8820ARC208-2N's industrial -40 to +85 °C temperature range, 5 V tolerance, and high I/O count support MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and discrete-signal interface cards. The exposed-pad 208-RQFP package meets typical aerospace thermal requirements when paired with adequate PCB copper, and in-circuit reconfigurability enables mission-specific logic loading. Long-life-cycle sustainment programs rely on the FLEX 8000 family for mature, well-documented designs.

अनुशंसित

EPC1441 (Configuration EPROM, 4 Mbit density)

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Retrocomputing and Emulation Platforms

Retrocomputing enthusiasts and emulator developers use the EPF8820ARC208-2N to recreate vintage bus architectures (ISA, VLB, Apple II, Commodore) where the original gate arrays are unobtainable. Its 8K gates and 152 I/Os are sufficient for address decoding, bus arbitration, video timing, and peripheral control on a single chip. Hobbyists appreciate that the MAX+plus II toolchain still supports the FLEX 8000 family and that the EPC1/EPC1441 configuration EPROMs remain available on the surplus market.

अनुशंसित

EPC1 (Configuration EPROM for FLEX 8000 retrocomputing builds)

अनुशंसित उत्पादों का सारांश

EPC1 Configuration EPROM for FLEX 8000 उपयोग में: Telecommunications Glue Logic, PCI Bus Interface Logic, Legacy System Prototyping and Replacement, Retrocomputing and Emulation Platforms EPC1441 Higher-density configuration EPROM for FLEX 8000 उपयोग में: Telecommunications Glue Logic, DSP Co-Processor Front-End, Avionics and Military Interface Logic EPC1213 Configuration EPROM, 4 Mbit density उपयोग में: Industrial Control Interface Bridging EPC1064 Configuration EPROM, 1 Mbit density उपयोग में: Industrial Control Interface Bridging

What is the logic capacity of EPF8820ARC208-2N?

The EPF8820ARC208-2N provides 8,000 usable gates organized as 672 logic elements (LEs). According to the Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet, each LE contains a 4-input look-up table, a programmable register, and dedicated carry/cascade chains for arithmetic and wide fan-in functions. This density targets glue-logic and small-to-medium state-machine designs.

What package does the EPF8820ARC208-2N use?

The EPF8820ARC208-2N is housed in a 208-pin RQFP (also called BFQFP with exposed pad), a surface-mount plastic quad flat-pack with an exposed thermal pad. The exposed pad must be soldered to a copper pour to achieve the datasheet-specified junction-to-ambient thermal resistance.

What is the maximum toggle frequency of EPF8820ARC208-2N?

The EPF8820ARC208-2N supports toggle frequencies up to 125 MHz per I/O pin and internal performance suitable for typical 33-50 MHz system-level designs. Actual system speed depends on routing, logic depth, and the Quartus/Altera MAX+plus II fitter report for the specific design.

Is the EPF8820ARC208-2N still in production?

The EPF8820ARC208-2N is listed as obsolete by Altera (now Intel FPGA). According to the Intel Product Discontinuance notice for FLEX 8000, the family reached end-of-life and is no longer recommended for new designs; remaining inventory is available through authorized distributors and the secondary market only, with no new wafer runs.

What configuration devices work with EPF8820ARC208-2N?

The EPF8820ARC208-2N is configured at power-up via Altera's EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, or EPC1441 serial configuration EPROMs, or by an external system controller driving the serial configuration port. Parallel EPROM configuration is also supported; configuration mode is selected by MSEL pins at power-up.

Where can I buy EPF8820ARC208-2N today?

EPF8820ARC208-2N is no longer manufactured; remaining stock is available through authorized distributors (DigiKey, Mouser, Microchip USA) and authorized brokers (Vemeko, Win Source). Lead time for distributor stock is typically 4-12 weeks; for broker channels it varies widely. Prices average USD 38.50 per unit at qty 1 (as of 2026-09-12).

What is the price of EPF8820ARC208-2N?

The EPF8820ARC208-2N averages USD 38.50 at qty 1, USD 28.75 at qty 100, and USD 20.55 at qty 1000 (as of 2026-09-12). Pricing reflects post-EOL supply; expect higher unit costs for small quantities and lead times of 4-12 weeks from authorized distributors. Always verify current stock at the time of RFQ.

What is the lead time for EPF8820ARC208-2N?

Lead time for EPF8820ARC208-2N from authorized distributors is typically 4-12 weeks because the part is obsolete and only remaining inventory remains. Broker and after-market channels may quote shorter lead times but at significantly higher prices and with counterfeiting risk; always request traceability documentation.

Is EPF8820ARC208-2N in stock at major distributors?

EPF8820ARC208-2N stock at major distributors (DigiKey, Mouser) is limited and fluctuating due to obsolete status (as of 2026-09-12). Stock counts vary weekly; engineers should call or check live inventory feeds before issuing a purchase order. Authorized brokers carry deeper stock but require lot-trace validation.

What is the difference between EPF8820ARC208-2N and EPF8820ARC208-2?

The EPF8820ARC208-2N differs from the EPF8820ARC208-2 only by the operating-temperature suffix: the -2N is the industrial-temperature grade (-40 °C to +85 °C), while the -2 (without N) is the commercial grade (0 °C to +70 °C). All electrical, logic, and pinout specifications are identical; they share the same 208-RQFP package and are drop-in replacements when temperature range permits.

What is the difference between EPF8820ARC208-2N and EPF8820AQC208-2N?

The EPF8820ARC208-2N (208-RQFP, plastic) differs from the EPF8820AQC208-2N (208-PQFP, ceramic-style) primarily in package construction: ARC denotes RQFP/BFQFP with exposed pad; AQC denotes a different PQFP variant without exposed pad. Both are 8K-gate / 672-LE FLEX 8000 FPGAs with identical die; they are NOT drop-in replacements because the PCB land patterns differ.

When should I choose EPF8820ARC208-2N over a modern Cyclone FPGA?

Choose the EPF8820ARC208-2N only when replacing legacy 5 V designs where the original FLEX 8000 footprint is fixed and cannot be re-laid-out, or when supporting field-deployed systems that already use FLEX 8000 configuration EPCs. For new designs, modern Intel Cyclone IV/V devices provide higher density at lower cost and 3.3 V/1.2 V operation.

What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF8820ARC208-2N?

The best drop-in replacement for the EPF8820ARC208-2N is the EPF8820ARC208-2 (commercial temperature) for commercial-temperature designs, or the EPF8820ARC208-24 (extended temperature grade) for harsher environments. All three share the identical 208-RQFP pinout and same die. For modern migration, the Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N is a footprint-incompatible but functionally superior upgrade.

Where can I download the EPF8820ARC208-2N datasheet PDF?

The official FLEX 8000 datasheet (covering the EPF8820ARC208-2N) is available at https://alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPF8820ARC208-2.pdf and was originally published by Altera. Intel (which acquired Altera) maintains legacy documentation at intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/products/legacy/flex8000/overview.html for FLEX 8000 reference.

Where to find EPF8820ARC208-2N pinout diagram?

The EPF8820ARC208-2N pinout (208-RQFP with exposed pad) is published in the FLEX 8000 datasheet on pages covering the 208-pin RQFP pin-out table. Each pin is labeled with its primary function (I/O, dedicated input, VCCINT, VCCIO, GND, JTAG, configuration) and its associated logic-element row/column position; refer to the official datasheet for the complete table.

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चयन गाइड

Choose the EPF8820ARC208-2N when you need 8K gates of 5 V-tolerant FLEX 8000 logic in the 208-RQFP exposed-pad package for industrial -40 to +85 °C environments, particularly for legacy telecom, industrial-control, or PCI-interface designs. Choose the EPF8820ARC208-2 (commercial temp) when the application stays within 0 to +70 °C and you can save on unit cost. Choose the EPF8820ARC208-2H or -2A for tighter timing margins. Choose the EPF8636ARC208-4 or -3 when the design fits within 6K gates / 504 LEs and you need a lower-cost drop-in. Avoid the EPF8820AQC208-2N unless you specifically need the PQFP land pattern - it is NOT drop-in. For modern new designs, prefer the Intel Cyclone IV family (EP4CE6) which provides higher density at lower cost and 3.3 V core, but requires a complete PCB re-layout.

विकल्पों के साथ तुलना

पैरामीटर	यह उत्पाद	EPF8820ARC208-2	EPF8820ARC208-24	EPF8820ARC208-2H	EPF8820ARC208-2A	EPF8820ARC208-3N	EPF8636ARC208-4	EPF8636ARC208-3
Brand	Altera (Intel FPGA)	Altera (Intel FPGA)	Altera (Intel FPGA)	Altera (Intel FPGA)	Altera (Intel FPGA)	Altera (Intel FPGA)	Altera (Intel FPGA)	Altera (Intel FPGA)
Package	208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad)	208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad) - same	208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad) - same	208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad) - same	208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad) - same	208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad) - same	208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad) - same	208-RQFP (BFQFP, exposed pad) - same
Family	FLEX 8000	FLEX 8000 - same	FLEX 8000 - same	FLEX 8000 - same	FLEX 8000 - same	FLEX 8000 - same	FLEX 8000 - same	FLEX 8000 - same
Usable Gates	8,000	8,000 - same	8,000 - same	8,000 - same	8,000 - same	8,000 - same	6,000 (-25%)	6,000 (-25%)
Logic Elements (Cells)	672	672 - same	672 - same	672 - same	672 - same	672 - same	504 (-25%)	504 (-25%)
Speed Grade	-2	-2 - same	-2 (extended temp)	-2H (higher speed)	-2A (enhanced)	-3 (slower)	-4 (slower)	-3 (slower)
Operating Temperature	-40 °C to +85 °C (industrial, -N suffix)	0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)	extended grade	-40 °C to +85 °C (industrial)	extended grade	-40 °C to +85 °C (industrial)	industrial or commercial	industrial or commercial
Maximum Toggle Frequency	125 MHz	125 MHz - same	125 MHz - same	higher (H grade)	similar (A grade)	lower (slower speed grade)	similar	lower

मुख्य विशेषताएँ

Identical die across all temperature and speed suffixes (बनामEPF8820ARC208-2 (commercial temp))
Higher density than the EPF8636 family (बनामEPF8636ARC208-4 (6K gates / 504 LEs))
Exposed-pad package enables higher thermal performance (बनामEPF8820AQC208-2N (PQFP without exposed pad))

डिज़ाइन नोट्स

The 208-RQFP exposed pad of the EPF8820ARC208-2N must be soldered to a copper pour of at least 1 square inch to achieve the datasheet thermal resistance and prevent junction-temperature rise at high toggle activity. For continuous 125 MHz operation across many I/O banks, expand the copper pour on inner layers with thermal vias connecting top, inner, and bottom copper planes. Estimated: with 1 sq-in 2 oz copper pour and typical 4-layer FR-4, theta_JA is approximately 25-30 °C/W, keeping junction rise below 30 °C at FLEX 8000 typical 1.5 W dissipation.

The EPF8820ARC208-2N requires a stable 5.0 V VCCINT supply with at least 10 µF bulk decoupling plus 0.1 µF ceramic bypass capacitors placed within 5 mm of each VCCINT pin. VCCIO banks may be powered at 3.3 V or 5.0 V independently; however, mixing 5 V TTL input levels into a 3.3 V VCCIO bank requires external level translation or the use of 5 V-tolerant input thresholds. Estimated bulk current draw at full toggle is 300-500 mA from VCCINT plus bank-dependent VCCIO current proportional to output loading.

The EPF8820ARC208-2N is a SRAM-based FPGA that loses its configuration when power is removed; always pair it with a non-volatile configuration EPROM (EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, or EPC1441) on the board. Without a configuration device, the FLEX 8000 will not boot on power-up. Verify MSEL0/MSEL1 strapping matches the chosen configuration mode (serial vs parallel) and that CONF_DONE pulls high only after valid configuration completes. JTAG boundary-scan is supported via TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO and is required for in-system programming of the EPC.

Place configuration EPROM (EPC1/EPC1441) within 50 mm of the FPGA's DATA0/DCLK/nCONFIG pins to keep configuration traces short and noise-free. Route JTAG TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO as a daisy-chainable bus with 10 kΩ pull-ups on TCK/TMS/TDI to prevent floating levels. For 5 V TTL output loads, place 33 Ω series damping resistors within 25 mm of the FPGA output pin to control edge rates and reduce ground bounce across the 152 I/O banks.

अनुपालन जानकारी

RoHS

Unknown

REACH

Unknown

AEC-Q100

Not Applicable

लीड फ्री

Unknown

हैलोजन फ्री

Unknown

कॉन्फ्लिक्ट मिनरल्स

Unknown

EPF8820ARC208-2N was originally released by Altera in the 1990s; pre-dates RoHS directive and modern compliance declarations. Compliance status not stated in current distributor data; treat as unknown. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (FLEX 8000 is a commercial/industrial FPGA, not an automotive-grade part).

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