EPF8636ALI84-4N - FLEX 8000 FPGA 6K Gates 84-PLCC | Intel / Altera
Артикул: EPF8636ALI84-4N ✗ Снят с производства| Кол-во | Цена за ед. | Итого |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $42.5 | $42,50 |
| 10 | $38.25 | $382,50 |
| 100 | $33.1 | $3.310,00 |
| 500 | $28.4 | $14.200,00 |
| 1.000 | $24.95 | $24.950,00 |
EPF8636ALI84-4N Обзор
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected via programmable interconnect, allowing designers to implement arbitrary digital logic functions after PCB fabrication. The FLEX 8000 family sits in the hierarchy: FPGA → programmable logic device (PLD) → configurable logic → digital IC. Configuration is loaded at power-up from an external parallel EPROM, an Altera serial configuration device (EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, or EPC1441), or a system controller. SRAM configuration cells also enable in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) for field upgrades and design iteration without re-soldering.
Key features of the EPF8636ALI84-4N include 504 logic elements (the building blocks of FLEX 8000, each containing a 4-input LUT and a flip-flop), 63 LABs, a 0.42 µm CMOS process for low static power, 125 MHz internal performance, 68 user I/Os, and 5V tolerant inputs. The PLCC-84 (J-lead) package supports surface mounting while retaining socket compatibility for prototype and production-line programming. Each LE drives registered or combinational logic, and the FastTrack interconnect fabric provides predictable timing across the device.
Architecturally, FLEX 8000 devices use a row-and-column interconnect with continuous FastTrack routing channels, providing uniform delay regardless of logic placement. This simplifies static timing closure compared to segmented architectures. Embedded Logic Array Blocks contain 8 LEs each, with local carry and cascade chains for arithmetic and wide-function implementation. The device supports in-system programming through the Altera ByteBlaster or BitBlaster interfaces.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control glue logic, legacy bus interfaces (ISA, VME), and 5V system upgrades from discrete 74-series TTL. The wide 5V tolerance also makes it suitable for automotive and military subsystems where modern 3.3V-only FPGAs are incompatible. Designers port legacy MAX+PLUS II designs to FLEX 8000 to consolidate multiple PAL/GAL devices into a single package.
When designing with the EPF8636ALI84-4N, ensure the 5V supply is well-decoupled with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors placed adjacent to every VCC pin. The PLCC socket should be a low-profile machined-pin type rated for repeated programming cycles. Confirm configuration device compatibility (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441) and that the configuration mode (PS, AS, or JTAG) matches your board design.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, FLEX 8000 family context, and engineering design notes not present in the original datasheet alone.
Аналоги без доработки для EPF8636ALI84-4N — тот же корпус, pin-to-pin совместимость. Компоненты в других корпусах, требующие переработки PCB, исключены.
Варианты в этой серии
Модели той же серии, совместимые без доработки с EPF8636ALI84-4N (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по Configuration Method, Mounting Type, Package, Process Technology, Usable Gates.
Инструмент быстрого сравнения — выберите альтернативные компоненты для сравнения бок о бок:
EPF8636ALI84-4
✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$16.1 / шт.
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✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$7.5 / шт.
Открыть даташит →EPF8636ALC84-4
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$24.3 / шт.
Открыть даташит →EPF8636ALC84-3
✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$18.75 / шт.
Открыть даташит →EPF8636ALI84-4N Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики
| Family | FLEX 8000 |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 504 |
| Usable Gates | 6,000 (typical) |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 63 |
| User I/Os | 68 |
| Flip-Flops | 636 |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Напряжение питания | 5 V |
| Internal Performance | 125 MHz |
| Рабочая температура | 0 °C to 70 °C (commercial, -4N grade) |
| Корпус | 84-pin PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier, J-lead) |
| Terminal Form | J-Bend (PLCC) |
| Тип монтажа | Surface Mount (PLCC socket compatible) |
| Configuration Memory | CMOS SRAM |
| Configuration Device Support | EPC1, EPC1064, EPC1213, EPC1441 |
| In-Circuit Reconfigurability | Yes (SRAM-based) |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
Руководство по цоколевке EPF8636ALI84-4N в корпусе 84-pin plcc (plastic leaded chip carrier, j-lead)
Цоколевка для EPF8636ALI84-4N (корпус 84-pin plcc (plastic leaded chip carrier, j-lead)). Эта цифровая ИС включает выводы GPIO, интерфейсы связи (UART, SPI, I2C) и выводы питания. Обратитесь к техническому описанию производителя для альтернативных функций выводов и вариантов конфигурации. Необходимо для проектирования встраиваемых систем и трассировки печатных плат.
Нет подробных данных о распиновке для EPF8636ALI84-4N.
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Типичное применение
EPF8636ALI84-4N подходит для 6 применениеs: 5V Telecom Line Card Glue Logic, Industrial Control and Machine Interface Logic, Legacy ISA / VME Bus Interface Card, 5V Military / Avionics Subsystem Upgrade, Video Processing Front-End (Legacy Standard-Definition), Medical Imaging Interface Board.
5V Telecom Line Card Glue Logic
The EPF8636ALI84-4N's 5V tolerant I/O and 68 user pins make it ideal for telecom line-card glue logic, replacing multiple 74-series TTL devices with a single PLCC-84 socket. The 504 logic elements comfortably absorb address decoding, FIFO control, and bus arbitration functions typical of T1/E1 line cards. Its 125 MHz performance supports backplane speeds up to 50 MHz with margin. Designers port legacy MAX+PLUS II schematics to consolidate board real estate while retaining 5V compatibility with legacy line interface units (LIUs) and framer ICs that lack 3.3V tolerance.
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Industrial Control and Machine Interface Logic
The EPF8636ALI84-4N delivers robust industrial-grade performance for PLCs, machine controllers, and HMI interface boards where its 5V I/O directly drives 5V optocouplers, relay drivers, and LED indicators. The 504 LEs and 68 I/Os handle multi-axis stepper coordination, encoder counters, and keypad scanning without external logic. The PLCC socket allows easy firmware updates and field replacement, and the obsolete-but-available stock supports long-life industrial programs. The FLEX 8000 in-circuit reconfigurability enables factory-floor design iteration without re-soldering, reducing retrofit cost.
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Legacy ISA / VME Bus Interface Card
The EPF8636ALI84-4N's 68 I/Os and 5V tolerance are well-matched to legacy 16-bit ISA and VMEbus interface cards, where it bridges the host bus to custom peripherals, DSPs, or memory subsystems. The PLCC-84 footprint fits standard Eurocard form factors and ISA prototype cards. FLEX 8000 timing closure with the FastTrack interconnect gives predictable bus-cycle timing, and the 636 flip-flops accommodate address-latch, data-buffer, and interrupt-control registers. Designers can implement ISA bus mastering logic or VMEbus slave interfaces with a single chip, replacing 4-6 discrete TTL packages.
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5V Military / Avionics Subsystem Upgrade
The EPF8636ALI84-4N extends the service life of 5V avionics and military subsystems by replacing discrete TTL and early PAL/GAL devices with a single reprogrammable FPGA. The 0.42 µm CMOS process and SRAM configuration support rapid field upgrades, and the industrial temperature variant (EPF8636ALC84-4N) handles -40 °C to +85 °C environments. The 84-pin PLCC package withstands vibration better than QFP leads when properly socketed, and the 5V I/O directly interfaces legacy MIL-STD-1553 transceivers and ARINC 429 bus drivers without level translation.
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Video Processing Front-End (Legacy Standard-Definition)
The EPF8636ALI84-4N supports legacy standard-definition video front-end designs (NTSC/PAL decoders, genlock circuits, broadcast routers) where its 5V I/O interfaces directly to analog video ADCs and sync separators. The 504 LEs implement line-locked pixel clocks, color-space conversion matrices, and on-screen display generators. The 68 user I/Os provide parallel video buses (8/16-bit) and I2C/SPI control channels for tuner and decoder ICs. The PLCC-84 socket enables rapid design iteration when tuning chroma and luma processing paths.
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Medical Imaging Interface Board
The EPF8636ALI84-4N serves medical imaging interface boards (ultrasound front-ends, patient monitor displays) where 5V tolerance and long-term availability through brokers are critical. The 504 LEs handle ultrasound beamformer control, ADC-to-host data packing, and LCD timing generation. The 68 user I/Os accommodate parallel ADC buses (10-12 bit) plus SPI/I2C control for analog front-end ICs. Designers use the SRAM-based in-circuit reconfigurability to update beamforming coefficients and timing parameters without disassembling the equipment, simplifying field calibration.
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Справочные инженерные данные для EPF8636ALI84-4N — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.
Руководство по выбору
Сравнение с аналогами
| Параметр | Этот товар | EPF8636ALI84-4 | EPF8636ALC84-4N | EPF8636ALC84-4 | EPF8636ALC84-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 84-pin PLCC (J-lead) | 84-pin PLCC (J-lead) - same | 84-pin PLCC (J-lead) - same | 84-pin PLCC (J-lead) - same | 84-pin PLCC (J-lead) - same |
| Logic Elements | 504 | 504 | 504 | 504 | 504 |
| User I/Os | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Speed Grade | -4 (commercial) | -4 | -4 (industrial) | -4 (industrial) | -3 (industrial) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to 70C) | Commercial (0C to 70C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Configuration Memory | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM | SRAM |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Ключевые отличия
- Native 5V I/O tolerance (против EPF8636ALI84-4)
- Commercial temperature grade (-4N) (против EPF8636ALC84-4N)
- FLEX 8000 architecture with FastTrack interconnect (против EPF8636ALC84-3)
Заметки по проектированию
Decouple every VCC pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin. The PLCC-84 has 4-6 VCC pins distributed around the package perimeter; each requires an independent decoupling cap. Add a single 10 µF tantalum or electrolytic bulk capacitor at the board's 5V supply entry point. The FLEX 8000 family has moderate inrush current during configuration - the bulk cap prevents supply sag. Estimated: at 125 MHz with all 68 I/Os toggling, ICC approaches 150 mA; with margin, size the 5V regulator for at least 250 mA per EPF8636 device.
Use a machined-pin PLCC-84 socket (e.g., 3M Textool or equivalent) rated for at least 100 insertion cycles when the design will be reprogrammed or prototyped. For production volumes, reflow-solder the PLCC directly to the PCB using standard J-lead profile. Provide 2 oz copper on inner power planes to handle the inrush during configuration. Keep configuration traces (nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, nCONFIG, DCLK) short and away from switching signals to avoid spurious reconfiguration during power-up transients.
Three common pitfalls when designing with the EPF8636ALI84-4N: (1) Forgetting that FLEX 8000 is SRAM-based - without a configuration device, the FPGA is unconfigured at every power-up and all I/Os are tri-stated; always include an EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 in the design. (2) Selecting the wrong configuration mode - verify MSEL pin strapping matches the chosen configuration source (PS, AS, or JTAG). (3) Assuming -4 speed grade parts can be substituted for -3 without timing re-analysis - the -4 grade is faster but timing closure on existing -3 designs must be reverified.
Route the JTAG chain (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) as a daisy-chain with 10 kΩ pull-ups on TCK and TMS to prevent spurious JTAG state transitions. Place JTAG header near the board edge for bed-of-nails test access. Separate analog and digital ground planes if the board mixes video or audio with the FPGA, joining at a single point near the 5V regulator. The 0.42 µm CMOS process of FLEX 8000 is sensitive to ESD - add TVS diodes on all user I/O pins that exit the board.
Информация о соответствии
Per GlobalSpec datasheet record, the EPF8636ALI84-4N is halogen-free compliant. RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and conflict-minerals status were not explicitly stated in the verified web data - [DATA_NEEDED] for those values. ECCN is EAR99.
