EPF81188ARC240-2 - FLEX 8000 FPGA 12K Gates 240-RQFP | Altera
MPN: EPF81188ARC240-2 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $237.78 | $237.78 |
| 10 | $225.89 | $2,258.90 |
| 100 | $213.99 | $21,399.00 |
| 500 | $195.5 | $97,750.00 |
| 1,000 | $178.34 | $178,340.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPF81188ARC240-2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 8000 |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1008 |
| Usable Gates | 12,000 |
| Number of I/O | 184 |
| Number of Logic Blocks/Elements | 1008 |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Package | 240-BFQFP (240-RQFP) Exposed Pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programmable Logic Type | Programmable (In-system reconfigurable) |
| PCI Compliance | Yes - PCI Local Bus Specification (PCI SIG) |
| In-Circuit Reconfigurability | Yes (ICR via external configuration device or intelligent controller) |
| RoHS Status | Non-Compliant (legacy 5 V part) |
| Development Tool | Altera MAX+PLUS II |
| HD Languages | VHDL, Verilog HDL |
EPF81188ARC240-2 240-bfqfp (240-rqfp) exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPF81188ARC240-2 (240-bfqfp (240-rqfp) exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EPF81188ARC240-2.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
EPF81188ARC240-2 is suitable for 7 applications: PCI Bus Interface Card Logic, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Telecommunications Backplane Glue Logic, Legacy Computing Expansion Peripherals, Avionics and Military Retrofit Systems, Medical Device Control Logic, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
PCI Bus Interface Card Logic
The EPF81188ARC240-2 is well suited to PCI expansion cards and embedded computing peripherals that require PCI Local Bus Specification compliance at 33 MHz. Its integrated PCI-compliant I/O block supports the bus protocol natively, while 12,000 usable gates and 1,008 logic cells provide ample capacity for bus arbitration state machines, scatter-gather DMA controllers, and device-specific custom logic. The 184 user I/O pins comfortably accommodate a 32-bit PCI bus (49 pins) plus local device interface, status LEDs, and configuration EEPROM control. The 5 V tolerance matches the PCI signaling environment. Design tip: pair the FPGA with an Altera EPC configuration device for plug-and-play BIOS enumeration at power-on.
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Industrial Control and Factory Automation
The EPF81188ARC240-2 fits legacy 5 V industrial PLC backplanes and factory automation controllers where 24 V field-bus interfaces require level translation and protocol bridging. Its 12,000 gates support multi-protocol stacks (Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet bridging logic), and 184 I/O pins handle parallel digital I/O, encoder inputs, and stepper/direction signals for multi-axis motion control. The 125 MHz internal performance enables deterministic state-machine timing for safety interlocks and PID control loops. The RQFP-240 package with exposed pad supports industrial operating temperature ranges when properly thermal-managed. Note: confirm RoHS/REACH status with end-customer specifications - this part is non-RoHS.
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Telecommunications Backplane Glue Logic
The EPF81188ARC240-2 excels in telecom backplane applications as protocol-conversion and bus-arbitration glue logic between legacy T1/E1 framers, HDLC controllers, and TDM switching fabrics. Its register-rich architecture (up to 1,500 flip-flops) suits bit-level time-slot interchange and channel-associated signalling processing, while the 184 I/O pins accommodate parallel bus connections to multiple framers simultaneously. PCI compliance allows direct interface to host processor cards via PCI mezzanine (PMC) connectors. The 5 V supply matches the telecom -48 V backplane intermediate voltage rails. Use the in-circuit reconfigurability to enable remote firmware updates for deployed telecom hardware.
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Legacy Computing Expansion Peripherals
The EPF81188ARC240-2 is a natural fit for ISA-bus and PCI-bus expansion cards in legacy industrial PCs, test instrumentation, and retrofitted manufacturing equipment. Its 12,000 usable gates support custom peripheral controllers such as data acquisition front-ends, GPIB/IEEE-488 interfaces, and parallel I/O expansion. The 184 I/O count allows direct connection to 16-bit ISA data/address buses (40 pins) plus interrupt, DMA, and I/O-chrdy signals with substantial remaining capacity for application logic. The 5 V tolerance matches legacy bus standards. Designers benefit from mature MAX+PLUS II toolchain support and decades of reference designs available in Altera application notes.
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Avionics and Military Retrofit Systems
The EPF81188ARC240-2 supports long-lifecycle avionics and military retrofit programs where 5 V tolerance, mature silicon, and decades of field-proven reliability outweigh the need for the latest process technology. Its 12,000 gates accommodate MIL-STD-1553 bus interfaces, ARINC 429 databuses, and discrete I/O conditioning for cockpit displays and avionics LRUs (Line Replaceable Units). The RQFP-240 package with exposed pad provides robust thermal performance under extended temperature ranges when paired with appropriate heatsinking. The PCI compliance also enables retrofit to modern COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) processor boards via PMC sites. Long-term availability through Rochester Electronics is critical for program continuity.
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Medical Device Control Logic
The EPF81188ARC240-2 finds application in legacy medical device controllers - patient monitors, infusion pumps, and diagnostic imaging interfaces - where deterministic behavior, long product lifecycles, and regulatory familiarity outweigh absolute processing power. Its register-rich architecture suits safety-critical state machines with redundancy check logic, while 184 I/O pins interface to sensor arrays, LCD displays, keypads, and audio alarms. The 5 V tolerance matches traditional medical electronics power rails. PCI compliance allows integration into cart-based medical computing platforms. Validate IEC 60601-1 compliance and patient-leakage current requirements - the 5 V process does not provide modern medical-grade isolation features built in.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EPF81188ARC240-2 supports custom test and measurement instruments such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) interface cards. Its 12,000 gates implement trigger sequencers, pattern generators, and protocol-aware timing analyzers with high I/O count for parallel acquisition channels. The PCI compliance allows direct insertion into standard PC-based tester backplanes. The 125 MHz performance supports 100 MHz Ethernet MAC implementation for networked test equipment. The MAX+PLUS II toolchain provides simulation and timing analysis required for measurement-grade accuracy verification. Designers appreciate the deterministic FastTrack routing for repeatable measurement timing.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF81188ARC240-1 | EPF81188AQC240-2 | EPF81188AQC240-3 | EPF8282ARC240-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 240-BFQFP (240-RQFP) Exposed Pad | 240-BFQFP (240-RQFP) Exposed Pad | 240-BFQFP (240-RQFP) Exposed Pad | 240-BFQFP (240-RQFP) Exposed Pad | 240-BFQFP (240-RQFP) Exposed Pad |
| Brand | Altera (now Intel FPGA) | Altera (now Intel FPGA) | Altera (now Intel FPGA) | Altera (now Intel FPGA) | Altera (now Intel FPGA) |
| Family | FLEX 8000 | FLEX 8000 | FLEX 8000 | FLEX 8000 | FLEX 8000 |
| Logic Cells | 1008 | 1008 | 1008 | 1008 | Higher gate count |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -1 (slower) | -2 (same) | -3 (faster) | -2 (same) |
| User I/O | 184 | 184 | 208 (different pinout in same package) | 208 | 184 |
| Maximum Frequency | 125 MHz | Lower (-1 grade) | 125 MHz | Higher (-3 grade) | 125 MHz |
| PCI Compliance | Yes (33 MHz PCI Local Bus) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unit Price (qty 1, USD) | $237.78 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Higher logic capacity (12K gates, 184 I/O) in same RQFP-240 footprint vs lower-density FLEX 8000 variants (vs EPF81188AQC240-2)
- -2 speed grade provides 125 MHz performance with balanced cost vs higher-grade alternatives (vs EPF81188ARC240-1)
- Mature 0.42 µm CMOS silicon with decades of field reliability (vs EPF8282ARC240-2)
- Integrated PCI 33 MHz compliance eliminates external bridge logic (vs Modern MAX II / Cyclone equivalents)
Design Notes
The EPF81188ARC240-2 operates from a 5 V supply typical of the FLEX 8000 family. Per the Altera FLEX 8000 datasheet, the device draws substantial inrush current during configuration - bulk decoupling should include 100 µF tantalum plus 0.1 µF ceramic per VCC pin pair. Use a low-impedance power plane rather than traces. Add a power-on reset supervisor to ensure nCONFIG is held low until VCC reaches stable regulation.
The 240-RQFP package with exposed pad requires the thermal pad to be soldered to a PCB copper pour for proper heat dissipation. Estimated: at 125 MHz toggle rate with 184 active I/O driving 50 pF loads, the device dissipates approximately 1.5-2.5 W. Use at least 2 square inches of 1 oz copper on top and bottom layers connected via thermal vias for reliable operation in industrial temperature ranges.
Route all FLEX 8000 I/O signals with controlled impedance (50 Ω microstrip or stripline) for signal integrity at 125 MHz. Keep configuration-related signals (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL0/MSEL1) away from high-speed switching nets. Provide a dedicated JTAG header (TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO, TRST) accessible for in-system programming via the ByteBlaster or MasterBlaster download cable.
Do not assume MAX+PLUS II projects are compatible with modern Quartus Prime - the FLEX 8000 family requires MAX+PLUS II legacy software. Ensure configuration mode pins (MSEL0, MSEL1) are correctly set for the chosen EPC device. Verify 5 V I/O tolerance matches downstream logic - FLEX 8000 outputs are 5 V TTL and may damage 3.3 V-only devices without level translation. Confirm package pinout against the datasheet, as FLEX 8000 family variants share the 240-pin RQFP but with different I/O assignments.
Separate analog/digital grounds are not required (this is a digital PLD), but use a single ground plane with split planes only under isolation-sensitive circuits. Place configuration EPC memory as close as possible to the FPGA's DATA, DCLK, and nCS pins - these are time-critical during configuration. Reserve a global clock input pin (CLK0 or CLK1) for the system clock and route it on the top layer with ground reference.
Compliance Information
Legacy 5 V Altera FLEX 8000 family part. Non-RoHS per Jotrin Electronics listing. Lead finish is not lead-free. AEC-Q100 not applicable for this industrial/legacy commercial FPGA. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict minerals status not explicitly stated in verified data.
