EPF8820ARI208-3 - 672 LE FLEX 8000 FPGA, 208-PQFP | Altera
MPN: EPF8820ARI208-3 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $85 | $85.00 |
| 10 | $76.5 | $765.00 |
| 100 | $68 | $6,800.00 |
| 500 | $61.2 | $30,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $55.4 | $55,400.00 |
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| Family | FLEX 8000 |
| Device Type | FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) |
| Logic Elements | 672 |
| Maximum User I/O | 152 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 4 |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Package Code | HFQFP (PQFP208) |
| Terminal Form | Gull Wing |
| Process Technology | CMOS (SRAM-based configuration) |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 3.3 V or 5 V configurable |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 385 MHz |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
| Configuration Method | SRAM (requires external config device) |
| Programming Tool | Altera MAX+PLUS II / Quartus (legacy) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lifecycle Status | Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND) |
EPF8820ARI208-3 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 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 5 | VCCINT β Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin 6 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 7 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin 15 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 17 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 18 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 19 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 20 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 21 | VCCIO β I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 22 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 31 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 32 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 36 | VCCIO β I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
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| Pin 46 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 47 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 49 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 50 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 51 | VCCINT β Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin 52 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 61 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 62 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
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| Pin 66 | VCCIO β I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 67 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
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| Pin 75 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 76 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 77 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
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| Pin 79 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 80 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 81 | VCCINT β Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin 82 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
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| Pin 91 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 92 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
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| Pin 96 | VCCIO β I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 97 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
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| Pin 106 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 107 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
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| Pin 109 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 110 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 111 | VCCINT β Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin 112 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
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| Pin 121 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 122 | nCONFIG β Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pin 123 | nSTATUS β Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pin 124 | CONF_DONE β Configuration done indicator |
| Pin 125 | DCLK β Configuration clock input |
| Pin 126 | DATA0 β Configuration data input (bit 0) |
| Pin 127 | DATA1 β Configuration data input (bit 1) |
| Pin 128 | DATA2 β Configuration data input (bit 2) |
| Pin 129 | DATA3 β Configuration data input (bit 3) |
| Pin 130 | DATA4 β Configuration data input (bit 4) |
| Pin 131 | DATA5 β Configuration data input (bit 5) |
| Pin 132 | DATA6 β Configuration data input (bit 6) |
| Pin 133 | DATA7 β Configuration data input (bit 7) |
| Pin 134 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 135 | TDI β JTAG Test Data Input |
| Pin 136 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Output |
| Pin 137 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 138 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 139 | TRST β JTAG Test Reset (active-low) |
| Pin 140 | VCCIO β I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 141 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 146 | GND β Ground |
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| Pin 150 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 151 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 152 | VCCINT β Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin 153 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 161 | GND β Ground |
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| Pin 166 | VCCIO β I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
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| Pin 176 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 177 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 178 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 179 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 180 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 181 | VCCINT β Internal core supply (5 V) |
| Pin 182 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 191 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 192 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 195 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 196 | VCCIO β I/O supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
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| Pin 205 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 206 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 207 | DEV_CLRn β Device clear (active-low) |
| Pin 208 | DEV_OE β Device output enable |
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
EPF8820ARI208-3 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Logic, Telecom Interface Glue Logic, Legacy PCI Bridge Designs, Peripheral Bus Controllers, Medical Imaging Front-End Logic, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Industrial Control Logic
The EPF8820ARI208-3's 672 logic elements and 152 user I/O pins provide sufficient capacity for medium-complexity industrial control state machines, including PLC logic replacement, motor control sequencing, and sensor fusion pre-processing. Its 3.3 V / 5 V configurable I/O allows direct interfacing to legacy 5 V TTL industrial buses, optocouplers, and 24 V industrial transceivers with simple resistive level shifting. The industrial temperature rating (-40C to +85C) ensures reliable operation in factory floor enclosures and outdoor equipment. The 385 MHz maximum clock frequency is more than adequate for deterministic control loops at sub-microsecond latency. Long-lifecycle FLEX 8000 silicon availability through brokers enables 10-15 year production runs for industrial OEMs that cannot re-spin their FPGA design.
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Telecom Interface Glue Logic
The EPF8820ARI208-3 is well suited as glue logic between legacy telecom ASICs, T1/E1 framer chips, and backplane transceivers where deterministic low-latency bus conversion is required. With 152 user I/O, the device can implement multiple parallel protocol converters (e.g., UTOPIA to PCM, HDLC to FIFO) in a single chip, reducing board area. Its 5 V tolerant I/O directly interfaces to legacy telecom line interface units that operate at 5 V TTL levels, eliminating level shifters. The 208-pin PQFP package with 0.5 mm pitch accommodates high I/O count designs while remaining hand-solderable for low-volume repair. FPGAs in this role are commonly deployed in central-office equipment with 15-20 year deployment cycles.
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Legacy PCI Bridge Designs
The EPF8820ARI208-3 is widely deployed as a custom PCI bridge in legacy PC and embedded systems, implementing 33 MHz PCI target or master interfaces and protocol translation between PCI and local processor buses. The 672 LE capacity comfortably fits a 32-bit PCI target with FIFOs and address decoding, while 152 I/O pins allow direct connection to the PCI bus plus local processor data, address, and control signals. The 5 V tolerant I/O is critical for PCI 5 V signaling environments. The -3 speed grade meets 33 MHz PCI timing closure requirements with margin. Migration to PCI Express requires a redesign, but the FLEX 8000 family remains in production for legacy PCI-based systems in industrial PCs and medical imaging equipment.
Recommended
Peripheral Bus Controllers
The EPF8820ARI208-3 implements custom peripheral bus controllers such as ISA-to-local-bus bridges, VME bus interfaces, and proprietary backplane controllers in aerospace and defense subsystems. Its 152 I/O pins can directly drive multi-byte parallel data buses plus address and control signals, while the 672 LEs accommodate state machines for bus arbitration and protocol sequencing. The industrial temperature grade supports deployment in avionics bays and ground vehicle electronics. The FLEX 8000 family has extensive flight heritage in military and aerospace systems, and qualification data exists for many legacy defense platforms. Long-term broker availability supports 20+ year sustainment programs typical in this segment.
Recommended
Medical Imaging Front-End Logic
The EPF8820ARI208-3 serves as front-end timing and control logic in medical imaging systems such as ultrasound beamformers, X-ray detector readout boards, and patient monitoring peripherals. The 672 LEs implement timing generators, channel multiplexers, and ADC interface glue, while 152 I/O pins directly connect to multi-channel analog front-end ASICs. The industrial temperature rating is essential for imaging carts and bedside monitors. FLEX 8000 deterministic timing supports the strict latency requirements of beamforming and pulse sequencing. Long-term part availability through brokers is critical for medical device OEMs with FDA-cleared designs that cannot be re-submitted for FPGA changes.
Recommended
Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EPF8820ARI208-3 is deployed in legacy test and measurement instruments such as oscilloscope acquisition boards, protocol analyzers, and ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) pin electronics where deterministic custom logic is required. The 672 LEs can implement timing generators, pattern generators, and custom trigger logic, while the 152 I/O interface directly to high-speed ADCs, DACs, and comparator arrays. The 5 V I/O tolerance accommodates legacy analog front-end components. Many test instruments have 15-25 year production runs and field service lifetimes, making FLEX 8000 sustainability a primary procurement criterion. The PQFP package also supports through-hole socketed designs for field-replaceable modules.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF8820ARC208-3 | EPF8820ARC208-3N | EPF8820AQC208-3 | EPF8820ARC208-4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same | 208-pin PQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 |
| Speed Grade | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 (faster) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +70C) | Commercial (0C to +70C), lead-free | Commercial (0C to +70C) | Commercial (0C to +70C) |
| User I/O | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 |
| Max Clock Frequency | 385 MHz | 385 MHz | 385 MHz | 385 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED: faster than -3] |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V or 5 V | 3.3 V or 5 V | 3.3 V or 5 V | 3.3 V or 5 V | 3.3 V or 5 V |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature rating within 208-pin PQFP FLEX 8000 family (vs EPF8820ARC208-3)
- Speed grade -3 with 385 MHz Fmax for moderate-performance designs (vs EPF8820ARC208-2)
- Same silicon as all FLEX 8000 EPF8820 variants - fully portable bitstream (vs EPF8636ARC208-3)
Design Notes
The EPF8820ARI208-3 requires two separate power rails: VCCINT (5 V core supply, typically 250 mA quiescent) and VCCIO (3.3 V or 5 V I/O supply, bank-dependent current). Decoupling requires at least 4 x 0.1 uF ceramic + 1 x 10 uF tantalum per VCCINT pin group, plus 1 x 0.1 uF + 1 x 4.7 uF per VCCIO bank. Power-on sequencing is not strict - both rails may rise simultaneously per the FLEX 8000 datasheet. For new designs, consider migrating to a Cyclone II/III/V equivalent with single 1.2 V core supply for substantial power savings (typically >70%).
The 208-pin PQFP package has 0.5 mm lead pitch and requires careful PCB layout: 0.2 mm solder mask dam between pads, 0.15 mm pad-to-trace clearance, and a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane under the device for thermal dissipation and signal integrity. All VCCINT and VCCIO pins must be connected with wide (>=0.5 mm) traces or power planes. Keep configuration clock (DCLK) trace short and away from switching I/O to avoid configuration errors during power-up.
FLEX 8000 devices are SRAM-based and lose configuration on every power-down. A configuration EPROM (EPC1, EPC2, or EPC16 depending on bitstream size) is mandatory for stand-alone operation - designs that omit it will fail to initialize. Additionally, the -3 speed grade has tighter timing margin than -4; review your static timing analysis with the -3 grade delays before committing. Finally, the FLEX 8000 family is NRND - if you are starting a new design, target Cyclone II/III/V to avoid near-term obsolescence.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH compliance data not available in verified sources for this legacy Altera/Intel FPGA. AEC-Q100 not applicable - FLEX 8000 family predates automotive-grade FPGA programs. Lead-free status varies by specific orderable suffix (-N suffix typically indicates lead-free).
