EPF81500AGC280-4 - FLEX 8000 CPLD, 1500 Gates | Intel / Altera
MPN: EPF81500AGC280-4 ✗ Cuối đờiEPF81500AGC280-4 Tóm tắt
A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic device that combines multiple PAL/GAL-style macrocell arrays with a central interconnect matrix. CPLDs typically offer fast deterministic pin-to-pin propagation delays (single-digit to low-double-digit nanoseconds), in-system programmability via JTAG, and high fan-in. Within the broader programmable logic taxonomy, CPLDs sit alongside FPGAs (higher density, register-rich, SRAM-based) and SPLDs (simpler PAL/GAL-style). The FLEX 8000 family uses a continuous, SRAM-based interconnect fabric with FastTrack routing, which is one of the early Altera architectures that predates the modern MAX II / MAX V non-volatile CPLD families.
Key features include in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via external configuration devices or intelligent controllers, 4 dedicated inputs, 208 I/O lines, and a -4 speed grade designation that places the part in the lower-delay tier of the FLEX 8000 family. The 280-pin CPGA ceramic package provides high reliability and is suitable for demanding thermal and mechanical environments. The device's 1,500 registers and high gate count enable implementation of wide datapath glue logic, bus interfaces, and state machines.
Technically, the EPF81500AGC280-4 uses a CMOS SRAM-based architecture that requires an external configuration EPROM or controller at every power-up. This contrasts with flash-based or antifuse CPLDs that retain configuration without external memory. The SRAM cells drive lookup tables and registers organized in logic array blocks (LABs) interconnected via FastTrack continuous routing rows and columns. I/O pins support TTL and CMOS standards with programmable drive strengths.
Typical applications include telecom line cards, industrial control, ASIC prototyping, bus-bridging glue logic between microprocessors and peripherals, and legacy system upgrades where Altera FLEX 8000 designs are already deployed. The 357 MHz maximum internal frequency supports high-speed pipeline designs.
When designing with this part, ensure the JTAG chain and configuration memory (typically an EPC1 or EPC2 configuration device) are correctly wired. The CPGA package requires through-hole PCB sockets or careful hand-soldering, so plan board layout and assembly process accordingly.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives from the FLEX 8000 family, and CPGA-package design considerations not always summarized on a single manufacturer page.
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| Family | FLEX 8000 |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Technology | CMOS, SRAM-based |
| Usable Gates | Up to 16,000 |
| Registers | 1,500 |
| Tần số xung maksimum | 357 MHz |
| Speed Grade | -4 |
| Hộp | CPGA-280 (Ceramic Pin Grid Array) |
| User I/O Pins | 208 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 4 |
| Configuration Method | In-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via external configuration device or intelligent controller |
| Kiểu lắp đặt | Through-Hole (CPGA socket or hand-solder) |
| Số chân | 280 |
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Ứng dụng tiêu biểu
EPF81500AGC280-4 phù hợp cho 6 Áp dụngs: Telecom Line Card Glue Logic, ASIC Prototyping Platform, Industrial Control and Machine Automation, Legacy Avionics and Defense Upgrades, Bus Bridge and Protocol Converter, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Backplane.
Telecom Line Card Glue Logic
The EPF81500AGC280-4 fits telecom line-card glue logic because its 208 user I/O pins can absorb wide bus interfaces (UTOPIA, H.110, parallel TDM) while the 357 MHz fMAX sustains high-speed pipeline stages. Its 1,500 registers and 16,000 usable gates are sufficient to implement cell delineation, framing, and per-channel state machines between framer ICs and network processors. The 280-pin CPGA ceramic package provides the thermal headroom and mechanical reliability needed for central-office environments. Designers pair the device with an EPC2 configuration EPROM so the line card boots deterministically on every power-up. Compared with an FPGA-only solution, this FLEX 8000 CPLD simplifies pin-level timing closure thanks to deterministic CPLD propagation delays.
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ASIC Prototyping Platform
ASIC prototyping is one of the historic sweet spots for the EPF81500AGC280-4 because its 16,000 usable gates and 1,500 registers let engineers emulate mid-complexity ASICs and validate system-level behavior before committing to mask sets. The SRAM-based fabric supports rapid design iterations via JTAG programming, and the 280-pin CPGA package allows the prototype to plug into a socketed daughterboard. The 357 MHz internal frequency keeps emulation cycles tight so software teams can run near-real-time firmware on the prototype. Designers often combine the device with boundary-scan and logic-analyzer test access to maximize debug visibility. This use case is common in legacy defense and aerospace programs that originally specified FLEX 8000 silicon.
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Industrial Control and Machine Automation
For industrial control and machine automation, the EPF81500AGC280-4's 208 I/O pins interface directly to TTL/CMOS sensor banks, encoder inputs, and parallel driver stages, while its deterministic CPLD propagation delays simplify safety-critical timing budgets. The ceramic CPGA package tolerates the wide thermal swings of factory-floor enclosures when paired with adequate heatsinking. The 1,500 registers are sufficient for sequencing motion controllers, interlocks, and alarm-handling state machines. In-circuit reconfigurability via JTAG enables field firmware updates without removing the card from the chassis, which is valuable for installed industrial systems. Compared with newer MAX V CPLDs, the FLEX 8000 part is often retained in long-life industrial platforms where re-validation cost dominates over redesign savings.
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Legacy Avionics and Defense Upgrades
Avionics and defense upgrade programs continue to specify the EPF81500AGC280-4 because the CPGA ceramic package meets the thermal, vibration, and outgassing requirements of DO-254 and MIL-STD-454 platforms that were originally qualified with FLEX 8000 silicon. The 208 I/O count matches legacy ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and discrete interface pin counts, so the device drops into existing board layouts without re-spinning the chassis. Its deterministic timing supports safety-critical signal conditioning, encoder decoding, and discrete-output sequencing. The SRAM-based architecture is paired with radiation-tolerant configuration strategies in some programs. Long-term support and the availability of -3 and -4 speed grades make the family attractive for sustainment contracts that run for decades.
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Bus Bridge and Protocol Converter
Bus-bridging and protocol-conversion designs benefit from the EPF81500AGC280-4 because the 208 user I/O and 16,000 usable gates can host several bus interfaces simultaneously, such as PCI to local bus, ISA to I2C/SPI bridges, or VME to peripheral expansion. The 357 MHz fMAX keeps FIFO and DMA handshakes fast, while deterministic CPLD propagation delays keep protocol timing budgets tight. The JTAG port lets engineers debug inter-bus handshakes in-circuit without disturbing runtime traffic. The 280-pin CPGA package is convenient for socketed prototype boards and field-replaceable units. The device is often paired with line drivers and transceivers to form complete bridge cards.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation Backplane
Test and measurement backplanes use the EPF81500AGC280-4 to implement timing generators, trigger sequencers, and parallel-data routing on instrument mainboards. The 208 I/O support dense parallel front-panel connectors, while the 1,500 registers implement deep event counters and pattern generators. The 357 MHz internal frequency supports fast event timing for high-speed digitizers and logic-analyzer cards. The CPGA package handles the elevated thermal loads of densely-populated ATE backplanes. Designers often retain the FLEX 8000 family for backward compatibility with installed test programs and reference waveforms already characterized against the device's timing model.
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Tóm tắt các sản phẩm được đề xuất
Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho EPF81500AGC280-4 — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.
Hướng dẫn chọn lựa
So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế
| Tham số | Sản phẩm này | EPF81500AGC280-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Package | CPGA-280 | CPGA-280 - same |
| Brand | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel - same |
| Family | FLEX 8000 | FLEX 8000 - same |
| Usable Gates | Up to 16,000 | Up to 16,000 - same |
| Registers | 1,500 | 1,500 - same |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 357 MHz | 357 MHz - same (speed grade differs) |
| Speed Grade | -4 | -3 (faster) |
| User I/O Pins | 208 | 208 - same |
| Dedicated Inputs | 4 | 4 - same |
| Pin Count | 280 | 280 - same |
Bảo phân biệt quan trọng
- 208 user I/O plus 4 dedicated inputs in a single 280-pin CPGA package (vsLower-pin-count FLEX 8000 variants such as the EPF81188AQC208-4 (208-pin PQFP))
- -4 speed grade balance of timing margin and cost (vsEPF81500AGC280-3 (-3 speed grade))
- Mature SRAM-based FLEX 8000 fabric with broad third-party tool support (vsModern MAX II / MAX V non-volatile CPLDs)
Ghi chú thiết kế
The CPGA-280 package requires a through-hole PCB footprint with plated-through-hole pads; plan for either a PGA socket (for field-replaceable designs) or hand-soldered pin installation (for prototype and low-volume builds). Maintain a clearance keep-out around the package body and route all high-speed I/O signals on inner PCB layers with a continuous reference plane to control impedance and crosstalk.
Because the FLEX 8000 SRAM-based architecture requires an external configuration device, route nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, and DCLK with short traces and place the EPC2/EPC1 configuration EPROM close to the CPLD. Use decoupling capacitors (0.1uF plus bulk) at every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, and provide a clean analog/digital ground return path to minimize jitter on high-speed outputs.
Common pitfalls include: (1) forgetting the external configuration memory - the CPLD will not boot without an EPC1/EPC2; (2) leaving JTAG pins floating - tie TCK low or pull up per the datasheet to avoid spurious configuration; (3) mixing -3 and -4 speed grades in the same board - timing closure fails because propagation delays differ; and (4) assuming SRAM-based CPLDs retain configuration on power-down - they do not, so always verify the boot sequence on every power-up.
Thông tin tuân thủ
Compliance status for the EPF81500AGC280-4 was not present in the Verified Web Data; refer to the FLEX 8000 datasheet family or the Intel/Altera product archive for authoritative RoHS, lead-free, and REACH statements.
