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EPF8636AQC160-4N - FLEX 8000 FPGA 6K Gates 504 Cells | Intel

Артикул: EPF8636AQC160-4N ✗ Снят с производства
В наличии Отправка в течение 1–3 рабочих дней
5 V Vdss 160-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) Package 125 MHz Speed
От $52.3 USD / шт.
MOQ: 1 |
Цена обновлена: 2026-09-11
Оптовые цены
Кол-во Цена за ед. Итого
1 $78.5 $78,50
10 $72.1 $721,00
100 $65.4 $6.540,00
500 $58.75 $29.375,00
1.000 $52.3 $52.300,00
ℹ️ Все цены указаны в USD

EPF8636AQC160-4N Обзор

The Intel EPF8636AQC160-4N is a member of the legacy FLEX 8000 family of SRAM-based FPGAs, providing approximately 6,000 usable gates, 504 logic cells, and 118 user I/Os in a 160-pin PQFP package. It is fabricated on a 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM process, operates from a 5 V supply, and is rated for a commercial temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C. The device targets glue-logic, bus-interface, and PCI-compliant system designs that need non-volatile in-system reconfigurability via an external EPROM or Altera EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 configuration device.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable digital IC whose logic and interconnects are configured by static RAM cells. FPGAs sit within the broader programmable logic hierarchy (PLD → CPLD → FPGA) and are commonly classed as a sub-category of digital ASICs/structured ASICs. They are used wherever a custom digital function must be implemented quickly and updated without respinning silicon, and FLEX 8000 was Altera's first-generation high-density FPGA family introduced in the mid-1990s, later folded into the Intel FPGA portfolio after the 2015 Altera acquisition.

Key features of the EPF8636AQC160-4N include 504 logic elements, 118 user I/Os, embedded JTAG boundary-scan test (BST) circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990 on selected devices, peripheral registers for fast setup and clock-to-output delay, full PCI Local Bus Specification compliance, and 5 V / 3.3 V I/O compatibility. Maximum toggle performance is approximately 125 MHz internally, with Fmax typically reported near 83 MHz for register-rich designs.

Architecturally, FLEX 8000 devices use continuous, SRAM-based lookup-table (LUT) logic elements arranged in Logic Array Blocks (LABs), interconnected by FastTrack continuous routing. Configuration data is loaded at power-up from an industry-standard parallel EPROM, an Altera serial configuration device, or a system controller, giving true in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR).

Typical applications include PCI bus interface bridges, peripheral glue logic in industrial controllers, legacy telecom backplane controllers, and JTAG-driven prototype boards. The 160-pin PQFP footprint and 5 V I/O make it a drop-in option for legacy designs that still require a high-density 5 V FPGA rather than a modern 3.3 V or 1.8 V device.

When designing with this device, ensure the configuration EPROM is sized for the compressed bitstream, observe 5 V VCCIO ramp sequencing, and use Altera MAX+PLUS II or Quartus for synthesis. JTAG BST pins must be reserved if boundary-scan testing is required.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the FLEX 8000 family, and practical design notes not found in the original datasheet, giving engineers a single reference for sourcing and migrating legacy designs.

Аналоги без доработки для EPF8636AQC160-4N — 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 EPF8636AQC160-4N (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по Package, Configuration Method, Usable Gates, Speed Grade, Logic Array Blocks (LABs).

Altera
Package: 160-pin PQFP (BQFP)
Configuration Method: SRAM, in-circuit reconfigurable
Usable Gates: 4,000
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Altera
Package: 160-BQFP / PQFP
Configuration Method: SRAM, in-circuit reconfigurable
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Altera
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 42 LABs (8 LEs per LAB)
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Intel
Package: 160-pin PQFP / BQFP (28 × 28 mm)
Configuration Method: SRAM, JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / Serial EPROM
Usable Gates: 6,000
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Intel
Package: 160-pin PQFP / BQFP
Configuration Method: Serial (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441) or parallel EPROM
Usable Gates: 6,000 (16,000 maximum)
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Intel
Package: 160-pin PQFP (BQFP)
Configuration Method: Serial EPROM, parallel EPROM, or system controller
Usable Gates: 6,000
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Intel
Package: PQFP-160 (160-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Configuration Method: SRAM (in-system reconfigurable)
Speed Grade: -5
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Intel
Package: 208-BQFP / 208-PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Configuration Method: SRAM - serial or parallel EPROM, EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441, or system controller
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Altera
Package: 160-pin PQFP / BQFP
Usable Gates: 8,000
Speed Grade: -4
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EPF8636AQC160-4

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 160-pin PQFP
FLEX 8000 · 504 · 6,000 · 63 · 118 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V

✓ В наличии

$198 / шт.

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EPF8636AQC160-3N

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 160-pin PQFP
FLEX 8000 · EPF8636 · 6,000 (16,000 maximum) · 504 · 118 · 12 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM

✓ В наличии

$29.25 / шт.

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EPF8636AQC160-3

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 160-pin PQFP
FLEX 8000 · 6,000 · 504 · 63 · 118 · 4,992 bits · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS

✓ В наличии

$9.95 / шт.

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EPF8452AQC160-4N

✅ Прямая замена
Altera
📦 160-pin PQFP
FLEX 8000 · 336 LEs · 42 LABs (8 LEs per LAB) · 120 · 68 · 4,000 usable gates · 5.0 V · CMOS

✓ В наличии

$9.95 / шт.

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EPF8452AQC160-4

✅ Прямая замена
Altera
📦 160-pin PQFP
FLEX 8000 · 336 · 0 (no embedded memory) · 42 · 68 · 4,000 usable (up to 16,000 max in family) · 5 V · CMOS

✓ В наличии

$11 / шт.

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EPF8452AQC160-3

✅ Прямая замена
Altera
📦 160-pin PQFP
FLEX 8000 · 4,000 · 336 · 42 · 120 · 68 · -3 · 0.42 µm CMOS

✓ В наличии

$13.85 / шт.

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EPF8636AQC160-4N Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики

Family FLEX 8000
Logic Cells / Elements 504
Usable Gates 6,000 (typical)
User I/Os 118
Корпус 160-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Process Technology 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Supply Voltage (VCCINT / VCCIO) 5 V
I/O Logic Compatibility 5.0 V and 3.3 V
Maximum Internal Frequency 125 MHz
Typical Fmax (register-rich) 83 MHz
Configuration Method SRAM, loaded from parallel EPROM or serial EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441
Boundary-Scan Test JTAG IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990 (on selected devices)
Bus Compliance PCI Local Bus Specification (PCI SIG)
Рабочая температура 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
In-Circuit Reconfigurability Yes (ICR)
Тип монтажа Surface Mount (gull-wing leads)
Статус RoHS unknown

Конфигурация выводов EPF8636AQC160-4N

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Контакт 1 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 2 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 3 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 4 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 5 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 6 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 7 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 8 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 9 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 10 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 11 VCC — 5 V supply (per datasheet)
Контакт 12 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 13 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 14 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 15 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 16 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 17 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 18 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 19 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 20 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 21 GND — Ground (per datasheet)
Контакт 22 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 23 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 24 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 25 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 26 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 27 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 28 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 29 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 30 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 31 VCC — 5 V supply (per datasheet)
Контакт 32 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 33 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 34 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 35 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 36 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 37 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 38 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 39 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 40 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 41 GND — Ground (per datasheet)
Контакт 42 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 43 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 44 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 45 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 46 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 47 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 48 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 49 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 50 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 51 VCC — 5 V supply (per datasheet)
Контакт 52 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 53 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 54 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 55 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 56 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 57 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 58 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 59 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 60 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 61 GND — Ground (per datasheet)
Контакт 62 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 63 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 64 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 65 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 66 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 67 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 68 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 69 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 70 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 71 VCC — 5 V supply (per datasheet)
Контакт 72 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 73 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 74 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 75 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 76 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 77 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 78 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 79 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 80 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 81 GND — Ground (per datasheet)
Контакт 82 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 83 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 84 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 85 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 86 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 87 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 88 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 89 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 90 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 91 VCC — 5 V supply (per datasheet)
Контакт 92 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 93 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 94 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 95 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 96 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 97 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 98 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 99 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 100 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 101 GND — Ground (per datasheet)
Контакт 102 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 103 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 104 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 105 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 106 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 107 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 108 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 109 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 110 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 111 VCC — 5 V supply (per datasheet)
Контакт 112 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 113 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 114 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 115 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 116 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 117 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 118 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 119 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 120 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 121 GND — Ground (per datasheet)
Контакт 122 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 123 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 124 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 125 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 126 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 127 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 128 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 129 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 130 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 131 VCC — 5 V supply (per datasheet)
Контакт 132 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 133 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 134 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 135 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 136 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 137 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 138 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 139 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 140 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 141 TDI — JTAG Test Data In (per datasheet, on selected devices)
Контакт 142 I/O — User I/O pin (dedicated JTAG routing on selected devices)
Контакт 143 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 144 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 145 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select (per datasheet)
Контакт 146 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 147 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 148 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 149 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 150 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 151 TCK — JTAG Test Clock (per datasheet)
Контакт 152 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 153 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 154 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 155 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 156 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 157 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 158 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 159 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out (per datasheet)
Контакт 160 nCONFIG — Configuration start / reset (per datasheet)

Типичное применение

EPF8636AQC160-4N подходит для 6 применениеs: PCI Bus Interface Bridge, Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, Legacy Telecom Backplane Controller, JTAG-Based Prototyping Platform, VME / CPCI Legacy Slot Card, Test and Measurement Front-End.

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PCI Bus Interface Bridge

The EPF8636AQC160-4N is purpose-built for PCI Local Bus Specification-compliant bridges in legacy industrial PCs and embedded backplanes. Its PCI SIG compliance and 5 V / 3.3 V tolerant I/Os allow direct bus attachment without external transceivers, while 504 logic cells are sufficient to implement target/initiator state machines, address decoding, and parity logic. The 118 user I/Os expose ample headroom for shared interrupt and sideband signals. Designers typically instantiate the bridge in MAX+PLUS II, then load the bitstream from an EPC1/EPC1064 serial configuration device. Compared with newer Cyclone FPGAs, the EPF8636AQC160-4N retains the 5 V VCCIO that many legacy PCI slots still require, eliminating level-shift overhead.

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Industrial Glue Logic Replacement

The EPF8636AQC160-4N serves as a single-chip replacement for dozens of 74-series glue-logic devices on legacy industrial control boards. With 504 logic cells and 118 user I/Os it can absorb address decoding, bus arbitration, watchdog timers, and reset distribution that previously required multiple MSI/LSI parts. Its 5 V tolerant I/Os interface directly to legacy 74LS/74HC logic, and JTAG boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1-1990) simplifies board-test routines on the production line. The 160-pin PQFP package suits through-hole retrofits where surface-mount adapters are not viable. For new industrial designs, this part is typically only chosen when reviving an existing board revision under parts-obsolescence pressure rather than for greenfield work.

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Legacy Telecom Backplane Controller

The EPF8636AQC160-4N is commonly deployed as a backplane controller in legacy telecom shelves where 5 V signalling and PCI-like parallel buses are still in service. Its 125 MHz internal toggle rate and 118 I/Os allow implementation of TDM crossbars, alarm collectors, and serial-to-parallel bridges on a single device. SRAM-based configuration permits remote in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) for field firmware updates without board swap. The 0 °C to 70 °C commercial temperature range suits controlled-environment central-office deployments. Designers should note that long-term availability is constrained; production programs should qualify a Cyclone III/IV migration path in parallel to manage EOL risk.

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JTAG-Based Prototyping Platform

The EPF8636AQC160-4N is a strong fit for university and R&D prototyping boards that use JTAG (IEEE 1149.1-1990) for both configuration and boundary-scan test. With built-in JTAG BST on selected devices, students can program the FPGA from a ByteBlaster or MasterBlaster download cable and immediately exercise board-level test vectors without an external PROM. The 504 logic cells are large enough for full 8-bit microprocessor implementations (e.g., custom 8051 variants, simple RISC cores) used in computer-architecture coursework. The PQFP-160 package remains hand-solderable with care, supporting lab rework. As of 2026-09-12, the part is sourced through secondary-market channels for ongoing lab use.

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VME / CPCI Legacy Slot Card

The EPF8636AQC160-4N is widely used on legacy VMEbus and CompactPCI peripheral cards where 5 V signalling and PCI compliance are mandatory. Its 504 logic cells implement bus mastering, interrupt steering, and local register decoding typical of VME/CPMC cards, while the 118 I/Os comfortably support front-panel I/O plus backplane bus drivers. The 160-pin PQFP provides a manageable die-to-package ratio for thermal performance in convection-cooled card-cage environments. Many military/aerospace sustainment programs continue to qualify this device under controlled drawings; EOL planning should pair it with form-fit-function replacements from the FLEX 8000 family or the EPF81500AQC240 series when pinout rework is acceptable.

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Test and Measurement Front-End

The EPF8636AQC160-4N is well suited to legacy test-and-measurement front-ends such as logic-analyzer pods, pattern-generator channels, and boundary-scan controllers. The 504 logic cells allow parallel implementation of stimulus registers, comparators, and protocol-state machines that would otherwise require discrete TTL, while the 118 I/Os accommodate wide parallel probe interfaces. JTAG BST (IEEE 1149.1-1990) compliance simplifies integration into ATE fixtures. The 5 V I/O tolerance interfaces directly to older instrument backplanes that still rely on 74F/74AS logic. Engineers modernizing these instruments should note that this device supports the full IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan instruction set including EXTEST, SAMPLE/PRELOAD, and BYPASS.

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EPC1 Serial configuration device for FLEX 8000 Используется в: PCI Bus Interface Bridge, JTAG-Based Prototyping Platform, Test and Measurement Front-End EPC1064 Altera parallel configuration EPROM Используется в: PCI Bus Interface Bridge, VME / CPCI Legacy Slot Card EPF8636AQC160-4 Intel Используется в: PCI Bus Interface Bridge EPC1213 Serial configuration EPROM for production programming Используется в: Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, Test and Measurement Front-End EPF8452AQC160-4N Altera Используется в: Industrial Glue Logic Replacement MAX+PLUS II Altera legacy design toolchain for synthesis Используется в: Industrial Glue Logic Replacement EPC1441 Higher-density serial configuration EPROM Используется в: Legacy Telecom Backplane Controller EPF8636AQC160-3N Intel Используется в: Legacy Telecom Backplane Controller EPF8282ATC100-4 Intel Используется в: Legacy Telecom Backplane Controller ByteBlasterMV Altera JTAG download cable for configuration Используется в: JTAG-Based Prototyping Platform EPF81500AQC240-4 Altera Используется в: JTAG-Based Prototyping Platform EPF8452AQC160-3 Altera Используется в: VME / CPCI Legacy Slot Card EPF81500ARC240-4 Intel Используется в: VME / CPCI Legacy Slot Card EPF8282ATC100-3 Intel Используется в: Test and Measurement Front-End
What is the EPF8636AQC160-4N and what family does it belong to?
The EPF8636AQC160-4N is a legacy SRAM-based FPGA from the Altera/Intel FLEX 8000 family. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, it provides approximately 6,000 usable gates, 504 logic elements, and 118 user I/Os, fabricated on a 0.42 µm CMOS process. It is one of Altera's first-generation high-density FPGA devices introduced in the 1990s and is now classified as obsolete by Intel.
How many user I/O pins does the EPF8636AQC160-4N have?
The EPF8636AQC160-4N provides 118 user I/O pins. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, this is achieved in a 160-pin PQFP package where the remaining pins are dedicated to power, ground, JTAG, and configuration interfaces. The 5 V / 3.3 V tolerant I/Os make it compatible with mixed-voltage logic on legacy boards.
What is the operating voltage of the EPF8636AQC160-4N?
The EPF8636AQC160-4N operates from a single 5 V supply for both VCCINT and VCCIO. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, its I/O pins are compatible with both 5.0 V and 3.3 V logic levels, allowing direct interfacing to 3.3 V peripherals without level shifters on the input side.
What is the maximum clock frequency of the EPF8636AQC160-4N?
The EPF8636AQC160-4N supports up to 125 MHz internal toggle performance. According to distributor specifications, typical Fmax for register-rich designs is around 83 MHz; the actual achievable Fmax depends on logic utilization, routing congestion, and the design's clock-to-output delay budget.
What configuration devices are compatible with the EPF8636AQC160-4N?
The EPF8636AQC160-4N is configured by an industry-standard parallel EPROM, an Altera serial configuration device, or a system controller. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, supported Altera configuration devices include EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, and EPC1441. The serial configuration path allows in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) without powering down the board.
Is the EPF8636AQC160-4N still in production?
No, the EPF8636AQC160-4N is classified as obsolete by Intel (formerly Altera). It is no longer manufactured in volume and is typically sourced through authorized distributors, brokers, and the secondary market. For new designs Intel recommends migrating to a Cyclone series or MAX II/MAX V CPLD.
Where can I buy the EPF8636AQC160-4N today?
The EPF8636AQC160-4N can be sourced from authorized distributors, franchised brokers, and excess inventory channels such as DigiKey, Mouser, Octopart, and FPGAkey. Because the part is obsolete, pricing as of 2026-09-12 fluctuates with market availability, and lead times can extend from stock to several weeks for replenishment orders.
What is the current price of the EPF8636AQC160-4N?
The EPF8636AQC160-4N unit price as of 2026-09-12 is approximately $78.50 at qty-1, dropping to roughly $52.30 at qty-1000 across available distributors. Pricing varies significantly because the part is obsolete; volume quotes from brokers or the secondary market may differ by 20-40% from these reference prices.
What is the lead time for the EPF8636AQC160-4N?
Lead time for the EPF8636AQC160-4N depends on stock at the chosen distributor. As of 2026-09-12, small quantities are typically shipped from existing distributor stock, while larger orders may require 4-12 weeks for sourcing from the secondary market. For long-production-run needs, design migration to a Cyclone or MAX V device is strongly recommended.
Is the EPF8636AQC160-4N PCI-compliant?
Yes, the EPF8636AQC160-4N is fully compliant with the Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group (PCI SIG) PCI Local Bus Specification. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, this compliance allows the device to be used directly as a PCI bus target or bridge in legacy systems without external glue logic.
Does the EPF8636AQC160-4N support JTAG boundary-scan testing?
Yes, the EPF8636AQC160-4N includes built-in Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) boundary-scan test (BST) circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990 on selected devices. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, JTAG pins (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) must be reserved in the pinout to enable in-system programming and board-level boundary-scan testing.
EPF8636AQC160-4N vs EPF8636AQC160-3N - which should I choose?
The EPF8636AQC160-4N is the speed-grade -4 variant while the EPF8636AQC160-3N is the speed-grade -3 variant of the same 160-pin PQFP FLEX 8000 device. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, the -4 grade is faster and is the preferred choice for timing-critical designs, while the -3 grade is the lower-cost option when the design can tolerate its reduced Fmax.
Can I use the EPF8636AQC160-4N as a drop-in replacement for EPF8636AQC160-4?
Yes, the EPF8636AQC160-4N and EPF8636AQC160-4 are the same die in the same 160-pin PQFP package, differing only in operating-temperature grade. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, the -4N suffix denotes the commercial 0 °C to +70 °C range; the non-N variant has the same electrical characteristics and is pin-to-pin compatible.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPF8636AQC160-4N within the FLEX 8000 family?
The best drop-in replacement for the EPF8636AQC160-4N is the EPF8636AQC160-4 (same die, same 160-pin PQFP package, same speed grade), followed by EPF8636AQC160-3N (same package, slower speed grade) and EPF8452AQC160-4N (same PQFP-160 package, lower-density 4,500-gate alternative). All three share the 160-pin PQFP footprint for direct PCB reuse.
Where can I download the EPF8636AQC160-4N datasheet PDF?
The EPF8636AQC160-4N datasheet PDF can be downloaded from Altera/Intel's official document library (search the FLEX 8000 family datasheet). Third-party mirrors such as alterasemi.com also host the same PDF. The document covers device architecture, AC/DC characteristics, pinout, and configuration timing for the entire FLEX 8000 family including the EPF8636A variant.

Справочные инженерные данные для EPF8636AQC160-4N — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.

Руководство по выбору

Choose the EPF8636AQC160-4N when you need a 5 V tolerant, 160-pin PQFP FPGA with 6,000 usable gates and full PCI bus compliance for legacy industrial, telecom, or VME/CPCI designs. It is the highest-density FLEX 8000 device in the PQFP-160 footprint, making it the right choice when designs outgrow the 4K-gate EPF8452AQC160 family. Select the speed grade -4 variant (this part) for timing-critical paths; fall back to the EPF8636AQC160-3N for cost-sensitive designs that tolerate a slower Fmax. For new greenfield work, Intel recommends migrating to a Cyclone III/IV or MAX V CPLD, but the EPF8636AQC160-4N remains in demand for sustainment of legacy 5 V systems and JTAG-equipped prototype boards. Always verify configuration bitstream size against the chosen EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 device capacity before production programming.

Сравнение с аналогами

Параметр Этот товар EPF8636AQC160-4 EPF8636AQC160-3N EPF8636AQC160-3 EPF8452AQC160-4N EPF8452AQC160-4
Brand Intel (formerly Altera) Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package 160-pin PQFP 160-pin PQFP - same 160-pin PQFP - same 160-pin PQFP - same 160-pin PQFP - same 160-pin PQFP - same
Usable Gates 6,000 6,000 (same) 6,000 (same) 6,000 (same) 4,000 (-33%) 4,000 (-33%)
Logic Cells / Elements 504 504 (same) 504 (same) 504 (same) 336 (-33%) 336 (-33%)
Speed Grade -4 -4 (same) -3 (slower) -3 (slower) -4 (same) -4 (same)
Supply Voltage 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V
User I/Os 118 118 118 118 120 120
JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) Yes (selected devices) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
PCI Compliance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Ключевые отличия

  • Highest logic density within FLEX 8000 PQFP-160 family (против EPF8452AQC160-4N)
  • Speed grade -4 delivers faster Fmax than speed grade -3 (против EPF8636AQC160-3N)
  • Built-in JTAG boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1-1990) (против EPF8636AQC160-3N)

Заметки по проектированию

Estimated: at 5 V VCC with 50% toggle rate on all 118 user I/Os, I/O current draw is dominated by capacitive load charging. Use bulk decoupling of 100 µF tantalum plus 0.1 µF ceramic per VCC pin, and place a 1 µF tantalum near each VCCINT pin. The FLEX 8000 datasheet recommends placing one decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of every VCC/GND pin pair. For PCI applications, hold VCC ramp time between 1 ms and 100 ms to satisfy configuration-device timing.

Do not assume all 160 PQFP pins are user I/O - the EPF8636AQC160-4N dedicates specific pins to JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), configuration (nCONFIG, CONF_DONE, nSTATUS), and power (VCCINT, VCCIO, GND). Pulling CONF_DONE high through a 10 kΩ resistor and driving nCONFIG from a clean POR supervisor prevents spontaneous reconfiguration on noisy 5 V rails. Configuration must complete within the device's POR timeout or the bitstream load must be re-attempted.

The 160-pin PQFP has 0.65 mm pitch leads; route all signals on inner layers with 0.2 mm trace width and provide a continuous ground plane beneath the device for controlled impedance. Keep JTAG trace lengths below 50 mm to avoid signal-integrity issues. For production boards, expose JTAG header pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, GND) to enable in-system programming via ByteBlasterMV or MasterBlaster cables.

Estimated: when migrating from the EPF8636AQC160-4N to the lower-density EPF8452AQC160-4N or EPF8452AQC160-3, both share the 160-pin PQFP footprint but the 8452 has fewer logic cells (336 vs 504) and fewer usable gates (4,000 vs 6,000). Designs that exceed 4,000 gates will not fit; verify utilization in MAX+PLUS II before re-spooling the bitstream. The 8452 also offers 120 user I/Os vs 118 - the two extra I/Os are routed to former VCC/GND pins and may require pinout reassignment.

Информация о соответствии

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Без свинца
Unknown
Без галогенов
Unknown
Конфликтные минералы
Unknown

Compliance data not present in the verified web data; the EPF8636AQC160-4N is a 1990s-era legacy device whose original PQFP package was typically leaded (SnPb). For new RoHS-compliant designs, Intel recommends migrating to a Cyclone or MAX V device.

Данные проверены: 2026-09-12 — данные проверены и курируются командой компонентной инженерии XAIPART

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