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EPF81500ARC240-2A - 16K-Gate FLEX 8000 FPGA | Intel (Altera) | 240-RQFP

Name: EPF81500ARC240-2A - 16K-Gate FLEX 8000 FPGA | Intel (Altera) | 240-RQFP
Brand: Intel
SKU: EPF81500ARC240-2A
Price: 44.2 USD
Availability: InStock

부품 번호: EPF81500ARC240-2A ✗ 단종

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5 V Vdss 240-BFQFP (RQFP) Exposed Pad Package 125 MHz Speed

시작가 $44.2 USD / 개

MOQ: 1 |

가격 업데이트: 2026-09-11

볼륨 가격

수량	단가	합계
1	$65	$65.00
10	$58.5	$585.00
100	$52	$5,200.00
250	$47.85	$11,962.50
500	$44.2	$22,100.00

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EPF81500ARC240-2A 개요

The Intel (Altera) EPF81500ARC240-2A is a member of the FLEX 8000 family of register-rich, high-density CMOS programmable logic devices (PLDs), delivering up to 16,000 usable gates and 1,500 logic registers in a 240-pin RQFP (BFQFP with exposed pad) package. Built on a 0.42 umm CMOS SRAM process, it provides in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) through external configuration devices or an intelligent host controller, allowing designers to update logic in-system without removing the device.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of integrated circuit that can be configured by the customer or designer after manufacturing to implement custom digital logic. FPGAs sit within the broader semiconductor hierarchy as reconfigurable logic -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> logic IC -> integrated circuit. The FLEX 8000 family was designed to integrate multiple 32-bit buses into a single device, making it suitable for glue-logic, bus-bridging, and high-density state-machine implementations in telecom, industrial, and computing systems.

Key features of the EPF81500ARC240-2A include 1,296 logic elements (LEs), 181 user I/O pins, and system-level support for in-circuit reconfigurability through industry-standard parallel EPROM or Altera serial configuration devices (EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, EPC1441). Operating from a 5V supply, the device achieves a typical internal performance of approximately 125 MHz. The 240-pin BFQFP package with exposed pad provides a robust thermal path for high-density designs.

The architecture combines a fine-grained logic element array with continuous FastTrack interconnect routing, enabling predictable timing and high logic utilization. Multiple Logic Array Blocks (LABs) are interconnected via row and column channels, and each LE contains a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, and dedicated carry and cascade chains for arithmetic and wide functions.

Typical applications include telecommunications bridging, industrial control glue logic, high-density state machines, and legacy system upgrades where multiple TTL/CMOS devices can be consolidated into a single FLEX 8000 FPGA. The high pin count and exposed pad also suit high-pin-count applications such as multi-bus integration.

When designing with this device, ensure correct configuration mode (serial vs parallel) and proper power-up sequencing of VCCINT and VCCIO rails. The exposed pad of the 240-RQFP must be soldered to a sufficiently large copper pour for thermal dissipation, especially when many I/O are switching simultaneously.

This page synthesizes distributor availability, parametric data, and drop-in alternatives to assist with sourcing and replacement decisions not available on a single datasheet.

드롭인 대체품: EPF81500ARC240-2A — 동일 패키지, 핀 호환. PCB 재작업이 필요한 다른 패키지 부품은 제외됩니다.

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다음과 드롭인 호환되는 동일 시리즈 모델: EPF81500ARC240-2A (동일 폼 팩터 및 풋프린트) — 차이점: Package, Configuration Method, Process Technology, In-Circuit Reconfigurability, Operating Temperature.

EPF81500AQC240-2

Altera

Package: 240-BFQFP (240-pin Fine-pitch QFP, 32x32 mm)

Process Technology: CMOS SRAM, 5 V tolerant I/O

비교 대상: EPF81500ARC240-2A →

EPF81500AQC240-3

Altera

Package: 240-BFQFP (240-PQFP, 32x32 mm)

Configuration Method: SRAM, loaded at power-up via EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 or parallel EPROM

Process Technology: 0.42 um CMOS

비교 대상: EPF81500ARC240-2A →

EPF81500AQC240-4

Altera

Package: 240-BFQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)

Configuration Method: SRAM, serial or parallel

Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM

비교 대상: EPF81500ARC240-2A →

EPF81500ARC240-2

Altera

Package: 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (240-RQFP)

Configuration Method: External serial / parallel configuration device

Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS

비교 대상: EPF81500ARC240-2A →

EPF81500ARC240-3

Intel

Package: 240-BFQFP Exposed Pad (240-RQFP)

Configuration Method: SRAM, serial or parallel EPROM, JTAG

Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS

비교 대상: EPF81500ARC240-2A →

EPF81500ARC240-4

Intel

Package: 240-RQFP (RQFP-240)

Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS

비교 대상: EPF81500ARC240-2A →

EPF81500ARC240-4N

Altera

Package: 240-pin RQFP (S-PQFP-G240)

Configuration Method: SRAM, EPROM, or controller-loaded

Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C (commercial)

비교 대상: EPF81500ARC240-2A →

EPF81500ARI240-3

Intel

Package: 240-pin RQFP (Power Quad Flat Pack) with exposed pad

Configuration Method: Serial or parallel EPROM / Altera EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, EPC1441

Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM

비교 대상: EPF81500ARC240-2A →

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EPF81500ARC240-2

✅ 드롭인

Altera

📦 240-RQFP (BFQFP)

FLEX 8000 · 16,000 · 1,296 · 1,500 · 181 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V

✓ 재고 있음

$61.75 / 개

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EPF81500AQC240-2

✅ 드롭인

Altera

📦 240-RQFP (BFQFP)

FLEX 8000 · 1296 · 162 · 181 · 4.75 V to 5.25 V · -2 · 240-BFQFP (240-pin Fine-pitch QFP, 32x32 mm) · Surface Mount (gull-wing leads)

✓ 재고 있음

$61.4 / 개

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EPF81500AQC240-3

✅ 드롭인

Altera

📦 240-RQFP (BFQFP)

FLEX 8000 · 1296 logic elements, up to 16,000 usable gates · 1500 · 162 · 181 · 1.7 ns · 4.75 V to 5.25 V · CMOS SRAM

✓ 재고 있음

$21.75 / 개

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EPF81500AQC240-4

✅ 드롭인

Altera

📦 240-RQFP (BFQFP)

FLEX 8000 · 16,000 · 1,296 · 181 · 240-BFQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) · 5 V · 3.3 V or 5.0 V selectable · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM

✓ 재고 있음

$18.25 / 개

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EPF81500ARC240-2A 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성

Family	FLEX 8000
Usable Gates	16,000
Logic Elements (LEs)	1,296
Logic Registers / Cells	1,500
Maximum User I/O	181
Operating Frequency (max)	125 MHz
Process Technology	0.42 um CMOS SRAM
Supply Voltage (VCCINT)	5 V
Configuration Method	Serial or Parallel EPROM, Altera EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441
In-Circuit Reconfigurability	Yes (ICR)
패키지	240-BFQFP (RQFP) Exposed Pad
실장 유형	Surface Mount

EPF81500ARC240-2A 핀 구성

핀 1	I/O — User I/O (bank-dependent function per pin table)
핀 2	I/O — User I/O
핀 3	I/O — User I/O
핀 4	I/O — User I/O
핀 5	I/O — User I/O
핀 6	I/O — User I/O
핀 7	I/O — User I/O
핀 8	GND — Ground
핀 9	I/O — User I/O
핀 10	I/O — User I/O
핀 11	I/O — User I/O
핀 12	I/O — User I/O
핀 13	VCCINT — Core 5V supply
핀 14	I/O — User I/O
핀 15	I/O — User I/O
핀 16	I/O — User I/O
핀 17	I/O — User I/O
핀 18	I/O — User I/O
핀 19	I/O — User I/O
핀 20	I/O — User I/O
핀 21	GND — Ground
핀 22	I/O — User I/O
핀 23	I/O — User I/O
핀 24	I/O — User I/O
핀 25	I/O — User I/O
핀 26	VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage
핀 27	I/O — User I/O
핀 28	I/O — User I/O
핀 29	I/O — User I/O
핀 30	I/O — User I/O
핀 31	I/O — User I/O
핀 32	I/O — User I/O
핀 33	I/O — User I/O
핀 34	GND — Ground
핀 35	I/O — User I/O
핀 36	I/O — User I/O
핀 37	I/O — User I/O
핀 38	I/O — User I/O
핀 39	I/O — User I/O
핀 40	VCCINT — Core 5V supply
핀 41	I/O — User I/O
핀 42	I/O — User I/O
핀 43	I/O — User I/O
핀 44	I/O — User I/O
핀 45	I/O — User I/O
핀 46	GND — Ground
핀 47	I/O — User I/O
핀 48	I/O — User I/O
핀 49	I/O — User I/O
핀 50	I/O — User I/O
핀 51	I/O — User I/O
핀 52	VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage
핀 53	I/O — User I/O
핀 54	I/O — User I/O
핀 55	I/O — User I/O
핀 56	I/O — User I/O
핀 57	I/O — User I/O
핀 58	I/O — User I/O
핀 59	GND — Ground
핀 60	I/O — User I/O
핀 61	I/O — User I/O
핀 62	I/O — User I/O
핀 63	I/O — User I/O
핀 64	I/O — User I/O
핀 65	VCCINT — Core 5V supply
핀 66	I/O — User I/O
핀 67	I/O — User I/O
핀 68	I/O — User I/O
핀 69	I/O — User I/O
핀 70	I/O — User I/O
핀 71	GND — Ground
핀 72	I/O — User I/O
핀 73	I/O — User I/O
핀 74	I/O — User I/O
핀 75	I/O — User I/O
핀 76	I/O — User I/O
핀 77	VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage
핀 78	I/O — User I/O
핀 79	I/O — User I/O
핀 80	I/O — User I/O
핀 81	I/O — User I/O
핀 82	I/O — User I/O
핀 83	I/O — User I/O
핀 84	GND — Ground
핀 85	I/O — User I/O
핀 86	I/O — User I/O
핀 87	I/O — User I/O
핀 88	I/O — User I/O
핀 89	I/O — User I/O
핀 90	VCCINT — Core 5V supply
핀 91	I/O — User I/O
핀 92	I/O — User I/O
핀 93	I/O — User I/O
핀 94	I/O — User I/O
핀 95	I/O — User I/O
핀 96	GND — Ground
핀 97	I/O — User I/O
핀 98	I/O — User I/O
핀 99	I/O — User I/O
핀 100	I/O — User I/O
핀 101	I/O — User I/O
핀 102	VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage
핀 103	I/O — User I/O
핀 104	I/O — User I/O
핀 105	I/O — User I/O
핀 106	I/O — User I/O
핀 107	I/O — User I/O
핀 108	I/O — User I/O
핀 109	GND — Ground
핀 110	I/O — User I/O
핀 111	I/O — User I/O
핀 112	I/O — User I/O
핀 113	I/O — User I/O
핀 114	I/O — User I/O
핀 115	VCCINT — Core 5V supply
핀 116	I/O — User I/O
핀 117	I/O — User I/O
핀 118	I/O — User I/O
핀 119	I/O — User I/O
핀 120	I/O — User I/O
핀 121	GND — Ground
핀 122	I/O — User I/O
핀 123	I/O — User I/O
핀 124	I/O — User I/O
핀 125	I/O — User I/O
핀 126	I/O — User I/O
핀 127	VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage
핀 128	I/O — User I/O
핀 129	I/O — User I/O
핀 130	I/O — User I/O
핀 131	I/O — User I/O
핀 132	I/O — User I/O
핀 133	I/O — User I/O
핀 134	GND — Ground
핀 135	I/O — User I/O
핀 136	I/O — User I/O
핀 137	I/O — User I/O
핀 138	I/O — User I/O
핀 139	I/O — User I/O
핀 140	VCCINT — Core 5V supply
핀 141	I/O — User I/O
핀 142	I/O — User I/O
핀 143	I/O — User I/O
핀 144	I/O — User I/O
핀 145	I/O — User I/O
핀 146	GND — Ground
핀 147	I/O — User I/O
핀 148	I/O — User I/O
핀 149	I/O — User I/O
핀 150	I/O — User I/O
핀 151	I/O — User I/O
핀 152	VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage
핀 153	I/O — User I/O
핀 154	I/O — User I/O
핀 155	I/O — User I/O
핀 156	I/O — User I/O
핀 157	I/O — User I/O
핀 158	I/O — User I/O
핀 159	GND — Ground
핀 160	I/O — User I/O
핀 161	I/O — User I/O
핀 162	I/O — User I/O
핀 163	I/O — User I/O
핀 164	I/O — User I/O
핀 165	nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
핀 166	nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
핀 167	CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
핀 168	DCLK — Configuration clock input
핀 169	DATA0 — Configuration data input
핀 170	MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
핀 171	MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
핀 172	MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2
핀 173	TDI — JTAG test data input
핀 174	TDO — JTAG test data output
핀 175	TMS — JTAG test mode select
핀 176	TCK — JTAG test clock
핀 177	DEV_CLRn — Device-wide clear (active low)
핀 178	DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable
핀 179	VCCINT — Core 5V supply
핀 180	GND — Ground
핀 181	I/O — User I/O
핀 182	I/O — User I/O
핀 183	I/O — User I/O
핀 184	I/O — User I/O
핀 185	I/O — User I/O
핀 186	VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage
핀 187	I/O — User I/O
핀 188	I/O — User I/O
핀 189	I/O — User I/O
핀 190	I/O — User I/O
핀 191	I/O — User I/O
핀 192	I/O — User I/O
핀 193	GND — Ground
핀 194	I/O — User I/O
핀 195	I/O — User I/O
핀 196	I/O — User I/O
핀 197	I/O — User I/O
핀 198	I/O — User I/O
핀 199	VCCINT — Core 5V supply
핀 200	I/O — User I/O
핀 201	I/O — User I/O
핀 202	I/O — User I/O
핀 203	I/O — User I/O
핀 204	I/O — User I/O
핀 205	GND — Ground
핀 206	I/O — User I/O
핀 207	I/O — User I/O
핀 208	I/O — User I/O
핀 209	I/O — User I/O
핀 210	I/O — User I/O
핀 211	VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage
핀 212	I/O — User I/O
핀 213	I/O — User I/O
핀 214	I/O — User I/O
핀 215	I/O — User I/O
핀 216	I/O — User I/O
핀 217	I/O — User I/O
핀 218	GND — Ground
핀 219	I/O — User I/O
핀 220	I/O — User I/O
핀 221	I/O — User I/O
핀 222	I/O — User I/O
핀 223	I/O — User I/O
핀 224	VCCINT — Core 5V supply
핀 225	I/O — User I/O
핀 226	I/O — User I/O
핀 227	I/O — User I/O
핀 228	I/O — User I/O
핀 229	I/O — User I/O
핀 230	GND — Ground
핀 231	I/O — User I/O
핀 232	I/O — User I/O
핀 233	I/O — User I/O
핀 234	I/O — User I/O
핀 235	I/O — User I/O
핀 236	VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage
핀 237	I/O — User I/O
핀 238	I/O — User I/O
핀 239	I/O — User I/O
핀 240	I/O — User I/O

일반적인 애플리케이션

EPF81500ARC240-2A 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: Telecommunications Bus Bridging, Industrial Control Glue Logic Consolidation, High-Density State Machine Implementations, Legacy System Replication and Field Upgrades, Peripheral Interface Aggregation, Test & Measurement Custom Logic.

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Telecommunications Bus Bridging

The EPF81500ARC240-2A's 16,000 usable gates and 181 user I/O are well-matched to telecom bridging applications that must glue multiple 32-bit buses into a single device. The FLEX 8000 FastTrack interconnect provides predictable timing across the 240-RQFP pin field, simplifying multi-bus protocol conversion. The exposed pad supports sustained switching on 181 pins without thermal throttling, while the 5V VCCINT matches legacy telecom backplane rails.

추천

EPF81500ARC240-2 · Altera EPC1064 (Altera serial configuration device) EPC1 (Altera configuration EPROM (parallel))

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Industrial Control Glue Logic Consolidation

Industrial control designs historically used multiple 74-series TTL and CMOS parts for glue logic; the EPF81500ARC240-2A consolidates these into a single in-system reconfigurable device. Its 0.42 umm CMOS SRAM process and 125 MHz internal frequency handle state machines, encoders, and timing logic comfortably. The 240-RQFP exposed pad supports industrial thermal envelopes when many outputs switch simultaneously.

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EPF81500AQC240-2 · Altera EPC1441 (Altera serial configuration device) MAX7000AEPM7128AELC84 (CPLD for companion control logic)

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High-Density State Machine Implementations

Register-rich FLEX 8000 devices excel at large finite state machines where each LE includes a programmable register plus a 4-input LUT. The EPF81500ARC240-2A's 1,500 registers and 1,296 LEs can host wide state machines with deep encoders, while the 125 MHz clock domain handles high-speed control loops. Designers use the FastTrack routing to predictably close timing on multi-cycle FSM transitions.

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EPF81500ARC240-2 · Altera EPC1213 (Altera configuration device (large density))

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Legacy System Replication and Field Upgrades

The EPF81500ARC240-2A's in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) enables field upgrades via Altera EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, or EPC1441 configuration devices. Designers can update logic without removing the device from the board, supporting long-lifecycle industrial, military, and aerospace systems. The 240-RQFP footprint matches legacy FLEX 8000 board designs, simplifying repair and obsolescence mitigation.

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EPF81500AQC240-3 · Altera EPC1 (Serial configuration EPROM)

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Peripheral Interface Aggregation

Designers use the EPF81500ARC240-2A to aggregate legacy peripheral interfaces (ISA, VME, parallel PCI) where the 181 user I/O and bidirectional pins support wide data and address buses. The 5V VCCINT and 5V-tolerant I/O match vintage peripheral ICs, while the SRAM-based configuration allows late-stage design changes during system integration. Exposed-pad 240-RQFP supports thermal loads of simultaneous bus switching.

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EPF81500AQC240-4 · Altera EPC1064 (Serial configuration device)

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Test & Measurement Custom Logic

Test and measurement equipment often requires custom digital logic for stimulus generation, timing analysis, or data formatting; the EPF81500ARC240-2A provides 16K gates and 181 I/O for these functions. The 125 MHz internal frequency supports high-speed pattern generation, and the in-system reconfigurability enables rapid firmware iteration during test development. The 240-RQFP exposed pad supports bench-instrument thermal envelopes.

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EPF81500ARC240-2 · Altera EPC1441 (Altera configuration device)

추천 제품 요약

EPF81500ARC240-2 Altera 사용처: Telecommunications Bus Bridging, High-Density State Machine Implementations, Test & Measurement Custom Logic EPC1064 Altera serial configuration device 사용처: Telecommunications Bus Bridging, Peripheral Interface Aggregation EPC1 Altera configuration EPROM (parallel) 사용처: Telecommunications Bus Bridging, Legacy System Replication and Field Upgrades EPF81500AQC240-2 Altera 사용처: Industrial Control Glue Logic Consolidation EPC1441 Altera serial configuration device 사용처: Industrial Control Glue Logic Consolidation, Test & Measurement Custom Logic MAX7000AEPM7128AELC84 CPLD for companion control logic 사용처: Industrial Control Glue Logic Consolidation EPC1213 Altera configuration device (large density) 사용처: High-Density State Machine Implementations EPF81500AQC240-3 Altera 사용처: Legacy System Replication and Field Upgrades EPF81500AQC240-4 Altera 사용처: Peripheral Interface Aggregation

What family and process does the EPF81500ARC240-2A belong to?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A is a member of the Altera FLEX 8000 family of CMOS SRAM-based programmable logic devices, fabricated on a 0.42 umm process. According to the FLEX 8000 family datasheet, this family delivers up to 16,000 usable gates with register-rich logic and is configured at power-up by an external EPROM or Altera serial configuration device. The architecture supports in-circuit reconfigurability.

How many logic elements, gates, and user I/O does EPF81500ARC240-2A provide?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A provides up to 16,000 usable gates, 1,296 logic elements (LEs), 1,500 logic registers, and 181 maximum user I/O pins. These specifications come from the FLEX 8000 family datasheet and distributor listings (DigiKey, Octopart). The 181 I/O count reflects the specific 240-pin RQFP variant.

What is the package of EPF81500ARC240-2A?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A is packaged in a 240-BFQFP (also denoted 240-RQFP) package with an exposed thermal pad. The exposed pad must be soldered to a thermal copper pour on the PCB to dissipate heat generated by the device, particularly when many I/O are switching concurrently. The package designation 'RC240' in the part number maps to this 240-RQFP body.

What is the operating voltage of EPF81500ARC240-2A?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A operates from a 5V VCCINT supply, characteristic of the FLEX 8000 family from the early-2000s generation. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, the device also provides VCCIO rails for I/O bank voltage compatibility. Designers must observe the power-up sequencing requirements between VCCINT and VCCIO to ensure correct configuration behavior.

How is EPF81500ARC240-2A configured?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A is configured at system power-up using data stored in an industry-standard parallel EPROM or an Altera serial configuration device. According to the FLEX 8000 family datasheet, supported serial configuration devices include EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, and EPC1441. The device also supports configuration from an intelligent host controller.

Is the EPF81500ARC240-2A still in production or is it obsolete?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A is obsolete and no longer in active production by Intel (Altera). The FLEX 8000 family was superseded by FLEX 10K and subsequent device families. Per verified distributor listings, the part is available only through limited stock at independent distributors, and pricing as of 2026-09-12 reflects scarcity and EOL supply dynamics rather than volume manufacturing.

Where can I buy EPF81500ARC240-2A and what is the price?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A can be sourced through independent distributors and stockists such as Heisener, Jotrin, Nantian, Xecor, and Octopart-listed resellers. Pricing as of 2026-09-12 is approximately $65 per unit at qty 1, with quantity breaks down to ~$44 at 500 units. Lead times vary; request a quote for current availability and shipping options.

What is the lead time for EPF81500ARC240-2A?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A lead time depends on the chosen distributor. Per the verified distributor data, Heisener quotes an estimated delivery window of Aug 1 to Aug 6 (or Nov 26 to Dec 1 on a later listing) when expedited shipping is selected. Because the part is obsolete, lead times may extend if inventory must be located outside the primary distributor warehouse. Always request a current quote.

Is EPF81500ARC240-2A in stock anywhere?

Per distributor listings as of 2026-09-12, the EPF81500ARC240-2A is in limited stock at Heisener (2,736 and 3,360 piece listings reported). Stock varies by distributor and time of query, and because the part is obsolete, quantities are finite. Independent distributors may also hold unreleased inventory; we recommend requesting a quote for the most current stock status.

What is the difference between EPF81500ARC240-2 and EPF81500ARC240-2A?

The 'A' suffix on the EPF81500ARC240-2A denotes a specific variant of the EPF81500ARC240-2 base part, typically indicating a minor revision, temperature grade, or factory option within the FLEX 8000 family. Both parts share the same 240-RQFP package, 16K-gate density, and 1,296 logic elements. Always verify pinout and electrical compatibility against the FLEX 8000 family datasheet before substituting.

What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF81500ARC240-2A?

The closest drop-in alternative within the same FLEX 8000 family and 240-RQFP package is the EPF81500ARC240-2 (without the 'A' suffix), which shares identical die and footprint. For higher pin-count FLEX 8000 designs, the EPF81500AQC240-2/3/4 family variants offer the same 240-RQFP footprint. Cross-brand drop-in replacements from other vendors are not available due to the proprietary Altera configuration scheme.

EPF81500ARC240-2A vs EPF81500AQC240-2 - which is better for a 5V industrial design?

Both the EPF81500ARC240-2A and EPF81500AQC240-2 share the same FLEX 8000 family core, 16K gates, 1,296 LEs, and 240-RQFP package, so they are electrically and pin-compatible. The 'ARC' and 'AQC' suffixes denote different speed grades and temperature ranges. For a 5V industrial design, choose based on the required operating temperature window and timing margin rather than functional differences - the silicon is functionally identical.

When should I choose EPF81500ARC240-2A over a modern Cyclone FPGA?

Choose the EPF81500ARC240-2A only when maintaining or replicating a legacy design where the existing PCB footprint, configuration scheme, and design files were built around the FLEX 8000 family. For new designs, modern Intel (Altera) Cyclone or MAX families provide higher logic density, lower power, modern I/O standards (LVDS, DDR), and active support. The FLEX 8000 device is obsolete and not recommended for new production.

Where can I download the EPF81500ARC240-2A datasheet PDF?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A datasheet is available as part of the FLEX 8000 Device Family datasheet. According to the verified web data, PDFs are mirrored at alterasemi.com (https://www.alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPF81500ARC240-2.pdf) and digchip.com. The document covers the full FLEX 8000 family specifications, pinout, configuration, and AC/DC characteristics.

What is the pinout of EPF81500ARC240-2A?

The EPF81500ARC240-2A pinout is defined in the FLEX 8000 Device Family datasheet. The 240-RQFP package dedicates 181 pins to user I/O, with the remainder used for VCCINT, VCCIO, GND, JTAG (TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO), configuration (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0), and dedicated inputs (DEV_CLRn, DEV_OE, MSEL pins for selecting configuration mode). Refer to the family datasheet for the exact pin assignment table.

What are the key specifications of EPF81500ARC240-2A that engineers should know?

Key specifications: 16,000 usable gates, 1,296 logic elements, 1,500 registers, 181 user I/O, 125 MHz maximum internal frequency, 5V VCCINT supply, 240-BFQFP exposed-pad package, 0.42 umm CMOS SRAM process, in-circuit reconfigurability via EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 serial or parallel EPROM configuration devices. The part is part of the obsolete FLEX 8000 family, sourced only through independent distributors as of 2026-09-12.

엔지니어링 참조 데이터: EPF81500ARC240-2A — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.

선택 가이드

Choose the EPF81500ARC240-2A when you must maintain a legacy design originally built around the FLEX 8000 family on a 240-RQFP PCB, especially when the design was compiled with the MAX+PLUS II toolchain and the existing configuration device (EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, or EPC1441) must be reused without redesign. Prefer the -2 speed grade for timing-critical paths operating near 125 MHz. For modern new designs, migrate to Intel Cyclone IV or Cyclone 10 LP families instead, which provide active support, modern I/O standards (LVDS, DDR memory interfaces), and lower core voltages. If the original EPF81500ARC240-2A is unavailable, the EPF81500AQC240-2 (same speed grade, same die, same 240-RQFP package) is the closest drop-in substitute; the -3 and -4 speed grades offer slower timing bins that may close timing but consume less power.

대체품과의 비교

파라미터	이 제품	EPF81500ARC240-2	EPF81500AQC240-2	EPF81500AQC240-3	EPF81500AQC240-4
Package	240-RQFP (BFQFP) Exposed Pad	240-RQFP - same	240-RQFP - same	240-RQFP - same	240-RQFP - same
Brand	Intel (Altera)	Intel (Altera) - same	Intel (Altera) - same	Intel (Altera) - same	Intel (Altera) - same
Usable Gates	16,000	16,000	16,000	16,000	16,000
Logic Elements (LEs)	1,296	1,296	1,296	1,296	1,296
Maximum User I/O	181	181	181	181	181
Speed Grade	-2	-2	-2	-3 (slower)	-4 (slowest)
Configuration Method	Serial/Parallel EPROM (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441)	Same (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441)	Same	Same	Same
Operating Voltage (VCCINT)	5 V	5 V	5 V	5 V	5 V

주요 차별점

FLEX 8000 family member with 240-RQFP footprint and 5V VCCINT (vs EPF81500ARC240-2 (base part))
Higher speed grade (-2) for timing-critical designs (vs EPF81500AQC240-3 (-3) and EPF81500AQC240-4 (-4))
Same die across all 240-RQFP FLEX 8000 variants (vs EPF81500AQC240-2 (same speed grade, different pinout suffix))

설계 노트

The EPF81500ARC240-2A requires both VCCINT (5V core) and VCCIO (I/O bank voltage) supplies. According to the FLEX 8000 family datasheet, VCCINT and VCCIO must be sequenced correctly during power-up to avoid latch-up or spurious configuration. Place decoupling capacitors (0.1 uF ceramic plus 10-47 uF bulk) as close as possible to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin. Use independent supply rails if possible to control inrush current.

The 240-RQFP exposed pad MUST be soldered to a thermal copper pour on the PCB to dissipate heat from simultaneous I/O switching. Estimated: at 181 I/O switching at 5V with capacitive loads, the device can dissipate several watts. Provide at least 1 square inch of continuous copper connected to the exposed pad and use thermal vias to inner ground planes to keep junction temperature within the operating range.

Do not confuse MSEL pin configuration mode settings - selecting the wrong mode can prevent configuration from completing. Verify MSEL[2:0] against the FLEX 8000 datasheet's configuration mode table. Also, ensure nCONFIG is properly driven (not floating) at power-up; a floating nCONFIG can leave the device in an unconfigured state and prevent CONF_DONE from asserting.

Route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) with 50 ohm controlled impedance if boundary-scan testing is required, and keep them away from fast-switching I/O to avoid noise coupling. Place the EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 configuration device within 2 inches of the FPGA with short, parallel DATA0/DCLK traces to minimize skew and improve configuration reliability.

규정 준수 정보

RoHS

Unknown

REACH

Unknown

AEC-Q100

Not Applicable

무연

Unknown

무할로겐

Unknown

분쟁 광물

Unknown

RoHS compliance for the FLEX 8000 family is not explicitly documented in the verified web data. This FLEX 8000 part predates RoHS compliance mandates for some variants. Use [DATA_NEEDED] markers where compliance is not confirmed. AEC-Q100 is not applicable as no automotive qualification is documented.

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