EPF8820ARC208-2A - FLEX 8000 FPGA, 672 Logic Elements, 152 I/O | Altera
MPN: EPF8820ARC208-2A β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $24.2 | $242.00 |
| 100 | $19.75 | $1,975.00 |
| 500 | $16.4 | $8,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $14.1 | $14,100.00 |
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| Family | FLEX 8000 |
| Device Type | FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) |
| Logic Elements | 672 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 84 |
| User I/O Pins | 152 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 4 |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 3.3 V or 5.0 V selectable |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 5 ns (typical, -2A speed grade) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C (commercial) |
| Package | 208-pin S-PQFP (Shrink Plastic Quad Flat Pack) with exposed pad |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.500 mm |
| Configuration Method | Serial SRAM, EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 PROM, or controller |
| JTAG Support | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan) |
| Process Technology | CMOS SRAM |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EPF8820ARC208-2A Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) |
| Pin 5 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 6 | GND β Ground |
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| Pin 13 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 15 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (5 V) |
| Pin 16 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 25 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) |
| Pin 26 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 27 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 35 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (5 V) |
| Pin 36 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 37 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 46 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) |
| Pin 47 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 48 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 56 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (5 V) |
| Pin 57 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 58 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 67 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) |
| Pin 68 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 69 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 77 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (5 V) |
| Pin 78 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 79 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
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| Pin 88 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) |
| Pin 89 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 90 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
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| Pin 98 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (5 V) |
| Pin 99 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 100 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
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| Pin 108 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 109 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) |
| Pin 110 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 111 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
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| Pin 119 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (5 V) |
| Pin 120 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 121 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
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| Pin 129 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 130 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) |
| Pin 131 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 132 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
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| Pin 139 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 140 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (5 V) |
| Pin 141 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 142 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
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| Pin 150 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 151 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) |
| Pin 152 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 153 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
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| Pin 160 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 161 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (5 V) |
| Pin 162 | DCLK β Configuration clock (dedicated input) |
| Pin 163 | nCONFIG β Configuration start (dedicated input, active low) |
| Pin 164 | nSTATUS β Configuration status (dedicated output, open-drain) |
| Pin 165 | CONF_DONE β Configuration done (dedicated output, open-drain) |
| Pin 166 | DATA0 β Configuration data input (dedicated) |
| Pin 167 | DEV_OE β Device-wide output enable (dedicated input) |
| Pin 168 | DEV_CLRn β Device-wide clear (dedicated input, active low) |
| Pin 169 | TDI β JTAG test data in (dedicated) |
| Pin 170 | TMS β JTAG test mode select (dedicated) |
| Pin 171 | TCK β JTAG test clock (dedicated) |
| Pin 172 | TDO β JTAG test data out (dedicated) |
| Pin 173 | MSEL0 β Configuration mode select bit 0 |
| Pin 174 | MSEL1 β Configuration mode select bit 1 |
| Pin 175 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (5 V) |
| Pin 176 | GND β Ground (exposed thermal pad) |
| Pin 177 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 178 | GND β Ground |
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| Pin 208 | GND β Ground (center exposed thermal pad - solder to PCB thermal plane) |
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
EPF8820ARC208-2A is suitable for 6 applications: 5V PCI Bus Interface Bridge, Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, Legacy Microcontroller Peripheral Expansion, Telecom Backplane Glue Logic, Custom FIFO and DMA Controller, JTAG-Driven In-System Programming (ISP) Hub.
5V PCI Bus Interface Bridge
The EPF8820ARC208-2A's 5 V VCCIO multiVolt I/O support and 152 user I/O make it a natural fit for 33 MHz, 32-bit PCI bus interface bridges on legacy industrial PCs and embedded systems. Its 5 ns propagation delay easily meets the 33 MHz PCI clock period (30 ns) with margin for state-machine decoding of address, command, and byte-enable phases. Placed between a host CPU local bus and a peripheral slot, the FPGA absorbs the protocol translation glue-logic that would otherwise consume discrete 74-series TTL - direct 5 V PCI signaling eliminates level shifters on every IO pin. Use the JTAG chain for in-system firmware updates.
Recommended
Industrial Glue Logic Replacement
On legacy 5 V industrial control boards, the EPF8820ARC208-2A consolidates dozens of 74LS/74F series TTL packages into a single programmable device. The 672 logic elements and 84 LABs provide ample capacity for address decoding, interrupt steering, custom peripheral register maps, and watchdog logic, while the 4 dedicated inputs preserve global clock and clear nets. Operating from a 4.75-5.25 V supply and the commercial 0-70 Β°C temperature range, the part integrates cleanly into factory PLC backplanes and motor-control auxiliary boards. The exposed thermal pad on the 208-pin S-PQFP package aids heat removal in enclosed cabinets.
Recommended
Legacy Microcontroller Peripheral Expansion
When extending a legacy 8051, 68HC11, or MIPS-based microcontroller with custom peripherals, the EPF8820ARC208-2A adds parallel ports, custom bus protocols, and timer/counter chains without modifying the host CPU. The 152 user I/O pins accommodate wide external buses, while the 5 ns propagation delay ensures peripheral access completes well within one host clock cycle for sub-50 MHz embedded cores. Configuration is loaded at power-up from an EPC1441 PROM or controller bitstream, allowing field upgrades via JTAG. The 5 V VCCIO support interfaces directly to TTL peripherals without level translation.
Recommended
Telecom Backplane Glue Logic
Telecom backplanes of the late 1990s/early 2000s relied on the EPF8820ARC208-2A's FLEX 8000 family for serial-to-parallel conversion, clock-domain crossing, and T1/E1 framing glue between line cards and a central crossbar. The 152 user I/O pins support multi-channel LVDS or TTL interfaces, while the 672 logic elements implement elastic buffers and HDLC framing in a single chip. The commercial 0-70 Β°C operating temperature suits environmentally controlled central-office deployments. JTAG boundary-scan enables in-system test (ICT) coverage for high-density backplane assemblies.
Recommended
Custom FIFO and DMA Controller
The EPF8820ARC208-2A's embedded array blocks (EABs) provide on-chip dual-port RAM suitable for custom FIFO buffers between asynchronous clock domains, while the LABs implement the DMA address-generation state machine. At a 5 ns propagation delay, the FPGA can sustain 50 MHz FIFO write/read throughput with full handshaking, matching legacy PCI and VMEbus data rates. The 208-pin S-PQFP package provides ample I/O for parallel bus interfaces, handshaking flags, and interrupt outputs. Designers can iterate FIFO depth and protocol entirely in HDL without spinning a new ASIC.
Recommended
JTAG-Driven In-System Programming (ISP) Hub
The EPF8820ARC208-2A's dedicated JTAG pins and stable FLEX 8000 silicon make it a reliable hub for chaining multiple configuration PROMs, CPLDs, and FPGAs on a single JTAG scan path. Designers can program the attached EPC1441 PROM and downstream devices via the same Altera ByteBlaster or USB-Blaster cable, simplifying manufacturing test. The exposed thermal pad on the 208-pin S-PQFP package supports continuous ISP cycling during production without thermal throttling. Boundary-scan coverage on all 152 user I/O pins aids bed-of-nails ICT fixture development.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF8820ARC208-2 | EPF8820ARC208-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-pin S-PQFP (0.500 mm pitch) | 208-pin S-PQFP (0.500 mm pitch) - same | 208-pin S-PQFP (0.500 mm pitch) - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Logic Elements | 672 | 672 | 672 |
| User I/O | 152 | 152 | 152 |
| Speed Grade | -2A (~5 ns tPD) | -2 (~5 ns tPD) | -4 (~8 ns tPD, slower) |
| VCCINT Supply | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| VCCIO Levels | 3.3 V or 5.0 V selectable | 3.3 V or 5.0 V selectable | 3.3 V or 5.0 V selectable |
| Operating Temperature | 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C (commercial) | 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C (commercial) | 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C (commercial) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete (last-time-buy) | Obsolete (last-time-buy) | Obsolete (last-time-buy) |
| Configuration PROM | EPC1 / EPC1064 / EPC1213 / EPC1441 | EPC1 / EPC1064 / EPC1213 / EPC1441 | EPC1 / EPC1064 / EPC1213 / EPC1441 |
Key Differentiators
- MultiVolt I/O supports both 3.3 V and 5.0 V signaling on the same die (vs EPF8820ARC208-2 (same die, identical multiVolt I/O))
- Drop-in pin-compatible across -2A, -2, and -4 speed grades (vs EPF8820ARC208-24)
- Native 5 V VCCINT and VCCIO operation on legacy FLEX 8000 silicon (vs Modern Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE6 (TQFP-144))
Design Notes
The EPF8820ARC208-2A requires a stable 5.0 V Β±5% VCCINT supply with at least 1 A peak current capability during configuration. Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 Β΅F ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin, plus a 10 Β΅F bulk tantalum or polymer capacitor at the regulator output. VCCIO can be tied to either 3.3 V or 5.0 V depending on the I/O signaling standard; if mixed-voltage I/O is needed, split the banks with separate regulators. Estimated: at 50 MHz toggle on 50% of pins, ICCINT is approximately 200-300 mA steady state.
The 208-pin S-PQFP package features an exposed thermal pad on the underside that must be soldered to a PCB thermal plane (typically 1-2 square inches of inner-layer copper) to keep junction temperature within the 0-70 Β°C commercial operating range. Without the thermal pad soldered, theta_JA can exceed 30 Β°C/W, leading to thermal shutdown or accelerated failure in enclosed chassis. In forced-air environments (>1 m/s airflow) the part can dissipate up to 1.5 W reliably. Estimated: at 1.0 W dissipation with 1 inΒ² copper pour, junction temperature rises approximately 20 Β°C above ambient.
Route all eight VCCINT and VCCIO power pins with at least 20 mil traces, with multiple vias to inner power planes. The JTAG chain (TDI, TMS, TCK, TDO) must be brought out to a 2x5 or 2x10 0.1-inch header for the Altera ByteBlaster or USB-Blaster download cable. Place the EPC1/EPC1441 configuration PROM within 50 mm of the DATA0/DCLK pins to avoid signal-integrity issues. Keep the 0.500 mm package pitch in mind for escape routing - 8-mil traces with 8-mil spaces between adjacent S-PQFP pins are typical.
Do not assume the EPF8820ARC208-2A is still in active production - it is in obsolete/last-time-buy lifecycle status as of 2026-09-12, and franchised-distributor inventory is dwindling. Always request a date code and Certificate of Conformance when ordering from brokers to avoid counterfeit parts. Configuration PROMs (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441) are also obsolete - source them from authorized stock or design for JTAG-based in-system programming using a microcontroller bitstream source as a fallback. Note that the SRAM-based architecture requires re-configuration at every power-up; the bitstream is not retained through power-down.
On long PCB traces to the 152 user I/O pins, add 22-33 Ξ© series-termination resistors near the FPGA driver to dampen ringing on 5 V TTL outputs switching at >25 MHz. For high-fanout clock or control nets (DEV_OE, DEV_CLRn), use a clock buffer (e.g., 74F244) to isolate the FPGA from capacitive loading. When interfacing to 3.3 V peripherals, ensure VCCIO is set to 3.3 V on the relevant I/O bank; mixing VCCIO=5 V and a 3.3 V device on the same bank can damage the peripheral. Estimated: with 22 Ξ© series termination, 5 V TTL output edge rate at the receiver is reduced from ~2 ns to ~5 ns.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not documented in verified web data - check distributor listing or manufacturer declaration. Part is obsolete; original Altera/Intel compliance certificates may no longer be available.
