EPF8820AQC208-3N - FLEX 8000 FPGA 8K Gates 672 Cells | Altera
MPN: EPF8820AQC208-3N ✗ Akhir HidupEPF8820AQC208-3N Ringkasan
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor IC whose logic and interconnect resources are configured by the end user via a bitstream loaded into on-chip SRAM configuration memory. FPGAs sit above CPLDs, ASSPs, and discrete logic in the programmable logic hierarchy and below custom ASICs in unit cost but above them in design flexibility and time-to-market. The FLEX 8000 family pioneered high-density, register-rich CMOS PLDs targeting glue logic, bus integration, and system-level integration that previously required multiple 32-bit bus devices in separate packages.
Key features of the EPF8820AQC208-3N include in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via external configuration devices or a system controller, fast 16-bit loadable counter performance rated at 95 MHz, a 16-to-1 multiplexer delay of 7.9 ns at the -3 speed grade, and CMOS SRAM-based configuration elements that allow unlimited reconfiguration. The 152 user I/O count supports wide parallel bus interfaces, and the high-pin-count 208-FQFP package integrates multiple 32-bit buses into a single device. Configuration is performed at system power-up using data stored in an industry-standard parallel EPROM or via Altera EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, or EPC1441 serial configuration devices.
Architecturally, FLEX 8000 devices use Logic Elements (LEs) tied together by a continuous FastTrack interconnect, with embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory-intensive functions. The 0.42 µm process supports up to 16,000 usable gates, and the speed grade -3N indicates the -3 speed bin (slower than -4) with N denoting a non-lead-free or commercial finish variant. Typical applications include industrial control, telecom interface cards, and legacy bus-bridge replacement.
Typical applications include industrial automation control, legacy telecom interface cards, PCI bus bridges, glue-logic consolidation in 5 V industrial systems, and educational/hobbyist development platforms. The wide I/O count makes it suitable for interfacing with parallel SRAM, FIFOs, and microprocessors of its era. Design with care when migrating to modern 3.3 V systems; the 5 V I/Os are tolerant but not strictly 3.3 V-compliant.
When designing with this FPGA, observe that configuration data is volatile and must be reloaded on every power-up. Ensure proper decoupling of VCCINT and VCCIO rails, and verify timing closure against the -3 speed grade rather than the -2 or -4 grades. For new designs, consider that FLEX 8000 is in legacy lifecycle status.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, FQFP-208 footprint compatibility data, and practical configuration-design notes not found in the original FLEX 8000 datasheet - useful for engineers maintaining legacy 5 V systems.
Alternatif penggantian untuk EPF8820AQC208-3N — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.
Variasi di dalam seri ini
Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EPF8820AQC208-3N (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Process Technology, Logic Array Blocks (LABs), Configuration Method, Usable Gates.
EPF8820AQC208-3
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF8820AQC208-2N
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF8820AQC208-2
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF8820AQC208-4
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF8636AQC208-3
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Lihat Datasheet →EPF8820AQC208-3N Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Device Family | FLEX 8000 |
| Product Type | FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) / Loadable PLD |
| Usable Gates | 8,000 (up to 16,000 family maximum) |
| Logic Cells (LEs) | 672 |
| User I/Os | 152 |
| Logic Elements / Registers | 1,500 |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM |
| Tegangan Pemuat | 5 V |
| Suhu Kerja | 0 °C to 70 °C (Commercial) |
| Package Type | FQFP-208 (PQFP-208, gull-wing) |
| Package Code | FQFP |
| Terminal Form | Gull Wing |
| Terminal Count | 208 |
| Speed Grade | -3 (16-bit loadable counter 95 MHz; 16-to-1 MUX 7.9 ns) |
| Configuration Memory | CMOS SRAM (volatile, in-circuit reconfigurable) |
| Configuration Devices Supported | EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, EPC1441 |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
Konfigurasi Pin EPF8820AQC208-3N
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 4 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 10 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 16 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 22 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 28 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 34 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 40 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 46 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 52 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 53 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pin produk 54 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pin produk 55 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (active-high) |
| Pin produk 56 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin produk 57 | DATA0 — Configuration data input (bit 0) |
| Pin produk 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 63 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 69 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 75 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 81 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 87 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 93 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 99 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 105 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 111 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 117 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 123 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 129 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 135 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 141 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 145 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 146 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 147 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 148 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 149 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 150 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 151 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 152 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 153 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Pin produk 154 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin produk 155 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin produk 156 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 157 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 158 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 159 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 160 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 161 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 162 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 163 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 164 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 165 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 166 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 167 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 168 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 169 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 170 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 171 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 172 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 173 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 174 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 175 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 176 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 177 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 178 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 179 | VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 180 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 181 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 182 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 183 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 184 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 185 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 186 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 187 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 188 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 189 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 190 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 191 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply (5 V) |
| Pin produk 192 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 193 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 194 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 195 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 196 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 197 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 198 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 199 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 200 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 201 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 202 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 203 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Pin produk 204 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 205 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 206 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 207 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 208 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
Aplikasi Umum
EPF8820AQC208-3N cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Industrial Automation Control, Legacy Telecom Interface Cards, PCI Bus Bridge and Glue Logic Consolidation, Educational and Hobbyist Development Platforms, Parallel SRAM and FIFO Interface Controllers, Aerospace Avionics Legacy Spares.
Industrial Automation Control
The EPF8820AQC208-3N is well suited to industrial 5 V control backplanes because of its 152 user I/Os, 8K usable gates, and CMOS-SRAM in-circuit reconfigurability. Designers can integrate multiple 32-bit control buses, encoder counters, and PWM generators in a single FQFP-208 device, replacing 4-6 discrete 74-series logic packages. The 95 MHz -3 speed grade easily accommodates servo-loop update rates of 10-20 kHz with substantial timing margin. The 0-70 °C commercial temperature range covers most factory-floor enclosures, and the FLEX 8000 SRAM configuration supports field firmware updates over JTAG for serviceability.
Direkomendasikan
Legacy Telecom Interface Cards
Legacy T1/E1 line cards and backplane multiplexers in telecom central offices deployed FLEX 8000 devices like the EPF8820AQC208-3N for HDLC framing, time-slot interchange, and alarm logic. The 5 V tolerant I/Os interface directly to vintage bus transceivers, while the 152 I/Os handle full E1 (32 time slots) plus overhead without external bus expander logic. The 672 LEs and 1,500 registers provide ample capacity for per-channel state machines, while the -3 speed grade's 7.9 ns multiplexer delay meets 8 kHz frame alignment budgets. In-circuit reconfigurability allowed carriers to deploy field-upgradeable firmware via JTAG without card swap.
Direkomendasikan
PCI Bus Bridge and Glue Logic Consolidation
The EPF8820AQC208-3N's wide 152-I/O count and 8K-gate capacity made it a popular PCI bus bridge and glue-logic consolidator in late-1990s PC peripherals, RAID controllers, and add-in cards. It absorbed address decode, wait-state insertion, bus arbiter, and interrupt steering that previously consumed two to three CPLDs. The FQFP-208 footprint accommodates the 32-bit PCI AD bus plus control and parity signals without multiplexing, and the SRAM configuration supports vendor-specific BIOS updates. The 5 V core matches the PCI 5 V signaling environment, eliminating level shifters.
Direkomendasikan
Educational and Hobbyist Development Platforms
Universities and engineering schools adopted the EPF8820AQC208-3N and its FLEX 8000 siblings for FPGA design courses in the late 1990s and early 2000s because Altera MAX+PLUS II and Quartus toolchains offered free student editions. The 8K-gate capacity exercises Verilog and VHDL design flows without overwhelming students, while the 152 I/Os interface conveniently to breadboard-friendly headers. The 5 V tolerance tolerates typical lab bench power supplies, and the SRAM configuration supports live in-lab re-iteration. Hobbyists today use surplus EPF8820AQC208-3N stock on FPGA retro-computing projects.
Direkomendasikan
Parallel SRAM and FIFO Interface Controllers
The EPF8820AQC208-3N served as a flexible controller between microprocessors and parallel SRAM, FIFOs, and dual-port memories in DSP and image-processing subsystems. The 152 I/Os handle 32-bit data plus 24-bit address and full control without external bus expander logic, and the 672 LEs accommodate address-generation state machines and burst-mode controllers. The 7.9 ns multiplexer delay at the -3 speed grade ensures single-cycle memory access at clock rates up to 80 MHz. The SRAM configuration permits firmware revision without re-spinning the PCB during prototype bring-up.
Direkomendasikan
Aerospace Avionics Legacy Spares
Military and commercial avionics programs built in the late 1990s often standardized on FLEX 8000 devices like the EPF8820AQC208-3N for ARINC 429 bus interfaces, flight-control redundant compute lanes, and display drivers. Despite its obsolete lifecycle status today, it remains on qualified parts lists for sustaining engineering of these long-lifecycle platforms. The 5 V tolerance, wide temperature headroom when derated, and proven reliability in fielded systems make it the only drop-in replacement for legacy flight hardware. Aerospace sustainment programs continue to procure tested lot stock through specialized brokers.
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Ringkasan Produk Direkomendasikan
Data referensi engineering untuk EPF8820AQC208-3N — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EPF8820AQC208-3 | EPF8820AQC208-2N | EPF8820AQC208-2 | EPF8820AQC208-4 | EPF8636AQC208-3 | EPF8636AQC208-4N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | FQFP-208 (PQFP-208) | FQFP-208 - same | FQFP-208 - same | FQFP-208 - same | FQFP-208 - same | FQFP-208 - same | FQFP-208 - same |
| Usable Gates | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Logic Cells (LEs) | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 432 | 432 |
| User I/Os | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Speed Grade | -3 (95 MHz counter) | -3 (95 MHz counter) | -2 (83 MHz counter) | -2 (83 MHz counter) | -4 (faster than -3) | -3 (95 MHz counter) | -4 (faster than -3) |
| Lead-Free Finish | No (N suffix) | Yes (no N suffix) | No (N suffix) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (N suffix) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 70 °C | 0 °C to 70 °C | 0 °C to 70 °C | 0 °C to 70 °C | 0 °C to 70 °C | 0 °C to 70 °C | 0 °C to 70 °C |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Lead-free finish availability for RoHS compliance (vsEPF8820AQC208-3)
- Faster speed grade option in same FQFP-208 footprint (vsEPF8820AQC208-4)
- 50% more logic capacity than the EPF8636 family at the same footprint (vsEPF8636AQC208-3)
Catatan Desain
The EPF8820AQC208-3N requires a stable 5 V supply on both VCCINT and VCCIO pins. Decouple each VCCINT/VCCIO pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin, and add bulk 10-47 µF tantalum or polymer capacitors at the supply entry to the board. During configuration, inrush current can momentarily exceed 500 mA; ensure the regulator has sufficient headroom. Power sequencing between VCCINT and VCCIO is not required, but both rails must reach 90% of nominal within 100 ms of power-up to prevent partial SRAM configuration errors.
Although the 0.42 µm CMOS process is not high-power, sustained configuration clocking at 95 MHz with all 152 I/Os toggling can dissipate 1-1.5 W. The FQFP-208 package has a θJA of approximately 35-40 °C/W on a standard 4-layer PCB, so junction temperature rise is 35-60 °C above ambient. For operation at the high end of the 0-70 °C commercial range, provide copper pours under and around the package and ensure at least 100 CFM airflow if mounted in a sealed enclosure. Forced-air cooling is rarely required but recommended for sustained 95 MHz operation in chassis above 50 °C ambient.
FQFP-208 has 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads. Use a 4-layer PCB with continuous GND plane under the device for return-current control and EMI suppression. Route all 152 user I/O signals on inner or outer layers with 50 Ω controlled impedance if any signal exceeds 50 MHz. Keep configuration traces (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0) short and away from switching I/O to avoid false configuration triggers. Provide a JTAG header (TDI/TMS/TCK/TDO plus optional TRST) accessible at the board edge for in-system programming via Altera ByteBlaster or equivalent.
Common pitfalls: (1) Failing to configure the device on every power-up because SRAM configuration is volatile; (2) Driving I/O pins before configuration completes (will cause high-Icc latch-up); (3) Mixing 3.3 V peripherals on a 5 V VCCIO bank (the FLEX 8000 I/Os are 5 V tolerant but not 3.3 V-compliant); (4) Ignoring the -3 speed grade when budgeting timing - the 7.9 ns multiplexer delay must be added to clock-to-output paths; (5) Forgetting to assign unused I/O pins to 'input tri-stated' to minimize power and noise; (6) Using EPC1 (older) configuration devices without verifying compatibility with Quartus programmer output.
Informasi Konformitas
EPF8820AQC208-3N carries the 'N' suffix indicating non-lead-free (leaded) finish per legacy Altera ordering codes; use the EPF8820AQC208-3 (no N) for RoHS-compliant builds. RoHS/REACH/AEC-Q100 status not explicitly listed in verified sources.