EPF8820ATC144-15 - FLEX 8000 FPGA 8K Gates 672 Cells | Altera
MPN: EPF8820ATC144-15 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $35 | $35.00 |
| 10 | $30 | $300.00 |
| 100 | $25 | $2,500.00 |
| 500 | $22 | $11,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $19.5 | $19,500.00 |
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View Datasheet βEPF8820ATC144-15 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 8000 |
| Logic Elements (Cells) | 672 |
| Usable Gates | 8000 |
| Maximum User I/O | 112 |
| Speed Grade | -15 (approx. 15 ns tpd) |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (also marketed as LQFP) |
| Process Technology | 5 V CMOS SRAM |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 5 V |
| I/O Voltage Support | 3.3 V or 5.0 V (MultiVolt I/O) |
| Configuration Method | Serial or parallel EPROM, JTAG |
| Configuration Devices | EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, EPC1441 |
| JTAG Support | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan) |
| In-Circuit Reconfigurability | Yes (ICR via external controller) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 70 C (commercial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Lead-free / RoHS compliant (per distributor data) |
| Architecture | Logic Array Blocks with FastTrack interconnect |
EPF8820ATC144-15 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 5 V core supply |
| Pin 6 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 7 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 11 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 12 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 16 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 17 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 18 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 19 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 20 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 21 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 22 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 23 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 26 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 27 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 28 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 29 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 30 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 33 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 34 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 35 | VCCINT β 5 V core supply |
| Pin 36 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 37 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 38 | nCONFIG β Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin 39 | nSTATUS β Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin 40 | CONF_DONE β Configuration done indicator |
| Pin 41 | DCLK β Configuration clock input |
| Pin 42 | DATA0 β Configuration data input |
| Pin 43 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 44 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 45 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 46 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 47 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 48 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 49 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 50 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 51 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 52 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 53 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 54 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 57 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 58 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 59 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 60 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 64 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 65 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 66 | VCCINT β 5 V core supply |
| Pin 67 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 68 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 69 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 70 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 72 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 73 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 74 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 75 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 76 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 77 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 78 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 79 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 80 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 81 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
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| Pin 84 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 85 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 86 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 87 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 88 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 89 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 90 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 91 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 92 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 93 | VCCINT β 5 V core supply |
| Pin 94 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 95 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 96 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
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| Pin 98 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 99 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 100 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 101 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 102 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
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| Pin 106 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 107 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 108 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 109 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 110 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 111 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 112 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 113 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 114 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 115 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 116 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 117 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 118 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 119 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 120 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 121 | VCCINT β 5 V core supply |
| Pin 122 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 123 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 124 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 125 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 126 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 127 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 128 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 129 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 130 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 131 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 132 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 133 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 134 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 135 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 136 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 137 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 138 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 139 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 140 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 141 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 142 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 143 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 144 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
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
EPF8820ATC144-15 is suitable for 6 applications: Bus Interface Bridging, TTL Integration / Glue Logic Consolidation, Microprocessor Coprocessor Functions, High-Speed Industrial Controllers, Legacy System Replacement, DSP Pre/Post-Processing Glue Logic.
Bus Interface Bridging
The EPF8820ATC144-15 is well suited to bridge between 5 V and 3.3 V bus domains thanks to its MultiVolt I/O feature and 112 user I/Os. With 8,000 usable gates and 672 logic elements, the device can implement multi-byte bus transceivers, FIFO buffers, and protocol converters in a single chip. The 144-pin TQFP package exposes enough I/O to integrate multiple 32-bit buses simultaneously, replacing several discrete 74-series TTL packages and saving board area. The 15 ns tpd comfortably supports typical bus speeds up to approximately 25-30 MHz, covering most legacy parallel bus standards. Designers place the FPGA between the two bus domains with VCCIO tied to the lower-voltage rail, and use the configurable I/O standards for direction control.
Recommended
TTL Integration / Glue Logic Consolidation
Designers use the EPF8820ATC144-15 to consolidate dozens of 74-series TTL gates, latches, and multiplexers into a single programmable device. With 672 logic elements and 112 I/Os, the FPGA can replace 15-30 standard SSI/MSI packages, reducing PCB real estate and improving reliability. The SRAM-based configuration supports unlimited design iterations during development, and the in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) feature allows field upgrades via JTAG. The 5 V core and MultiVolt I/O keep the device compatible with legacy 5 V TTL systems. Power estimation for a typical 50%-utilized design is approximately 0.5-1.0 W, easily handled without heatsinking.
Recommended
Microprocessor Coprocessor Functions
The EPF8820ATC144-15 can offload arithmetic, DMA control, or peripheral management tasks from a host microprocessor. With 672 registers and 8K gates, designers can implement custom instruction decoders, address generators, and timing-critical state machines alongside the CPU. The 112 I/Os provide ample address/data bus connectivity, and the 15 ns speed grade suits most mid-range embedded controllers. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, the LAB-based architecture with FastTrack routing delivers predictable timing for synchronous designs. Pair the FPGA with a host CPU and use JTAG for in-system debugging of the coprocessor logic.
Recommended
High-Speed Industrial Controllers
Industrial control applications such as motor control, PLC scanning, and sensor aggregation benefit from the EPF8820ATC144-15's 112 I/Os and register-rich architecture. The 5 V supply tolerance is well matched to industrial 24 V-derived rails with regulation, and the commercial 0-70 C operating range covers most factory-floor enclosures. With 8K gates, the device can implement PID loops, encoder interfaces, and communication protocol stacks concurrently. The 144-pin TQFP package is robust for vibration-prone industrial environments and is compatible with standard SMT assembly lines.
Recommended
Legacy System Replacement
When end-of-life notices threaten production of mature 5 V designs, the EPF8820ATC144-15 serves as a form-fit-function alternative to discrete TTL or older PLDs. Because the FLEX 8000 family is mature, the device remains broadly available through authorized distributors and the secondary market, mitigating supply-chain risk. Designers port their schematic-level TTL design into the Altera MAX+PLUS II or Quartus tool flow and validate timing against the -15 grade budget. The same 144-pin TQFP footprint matches many older 144-pin PLCC and PGA FPGA packages, enabling drop-in PCB retrofit without board rework.
Recommended
DSP Pre/Post-Processing Glue Logic
The FLEX 8000 family datasheet explicitly highlights DSP, wide-data-path manipulation, and data transformation as target applications for the EPF8820ATC144-15. The 672 registers provide ample storage for sample buffering, address generation, and pipeline registers, while the 112 I/Os enable parallel data paths to external DSP chips. The 15 ns speed grade supports sample rates up to approximately 30-40 MHz for moderate-complexity glue logic, suitable for audio processing, video line buffering, and serial protocol framing. Designers pair the FPGA with a dedicated DSP and use the JTAG chain for combined debugging.
Recommended
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Engineering reference data for EPF8820ATC144-15 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF8820ATC144-12 | EPF8820ATC144-11 | EPF8820ATC144-10 | EPF8820ATC144-1 | EPF8820ATC144-4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-pin TQFP | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same |
| Family | FLEX 8000 | FLEX 8000 - same | FLEX 8000 - same | FLEX 8000 - same | FLEX 8000 - same | FLEX 8000 - same |
| Speed Grade (tpd) | -15 (~15 ns) | -12 (~12 ns, faster) | -11 (~11 ns, faster) | -10 (~10 ns, faster) | -1 (~1 ns, fastest) | -4 (~4 ns, much faster) |
| Logic Elements | 672 | 672 - same | 672 - same | 672 - same | 672 - same | 672 - same |
| Usable Gates | 8,000 | 8,000 - same | 8,000 - same | 8,000 - same | 8,000 - same | 8,000 - same |
| User I/O | 112 | 112 - same | 112 - same | 112 - same | 112 - same | 112 - same |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V core, 3.3/5 V I/O | 5 V core, 3.3/5 V I/O - same | 5 V core, 3.3/5 V I/O - same | 5 V core, 3.3/5 V I/O - same | 5 V core, 3.3/5 V I/O - same | 5 V core, 3.3/5 V I/O - same |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Slower speed grade at lower cost (vs EPF8820ATC144-12)
- Mid-tier speed grade for cost-sensitive designs (vs EPF8820ATC144-10)
- Highest-cost option offering maximum speed margin (vs EPF8820ATC144-1)
Design Notes
The EPF8820ATC144-15 requires a stable 5 V VCCINT and a separate VCCIO rail (3.3 V or 5 V). Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pin, and add a bulk 10-47 uF tantalum or aluminum polymer capacitor near the device. Estimated: at 50% LE utilization with typical 25 MHz toggle rate, expect 0.5-1.0 W core dissipation - verify with worst-case test vectors because SRAM-based FPGAs draw power proportional to switching activity.
The 144-pin TQFP package has a 0.5 mm pitch and requires precise PCB land pattern per JEDEC MS-026. Use 4-layer board with continuous ground plane under the device for signal integrity and thermal dissipation. Route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) with controlled impedance and keep them short. Configuration signals (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0) should be guarded from noisy nets; route DCLK as a short, clean trace because timing skew corrupts the configuration bitstream.
Do not leave VCCIO floating - tie it to either 3.3 V or 5 V before power-up, or the I/O buffers will be in an undefined state and may source/sink excessive current. The MultiVolt I/O feature is per-bank on larger packages but the EPF8820ATC144-15 typically groups all I/Os into one VCCIO rail, so the entire bank must operate at the same voltage. Also, do not confuse speed grade -15 (15 ns tpd) with -1 (1 ns tpd); same package, very different timing - always re-run static timing analysis when substituting.
For configuration with EPC1/EPC1064 series devices, place the configuration EPROM within 50 mm of the FPGA and route DATA0 directly with no stubs. If using JTAG for in-system programming, daisy-chain the JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) across all programmable devices on the board and add a 10 kohm pull-up on TCK, TMS, TDI to VCCIO per IEEE 1149.1 recommendations. The TDO pin does not require a pull-up because it is actively driven.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per distributor listings (Alibaba and Alterasemi datasheet references). REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral declarations not stated in the verified web data.
