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EPF8820AQC208-3N - FLEX 8000 FPGA 8K Gates 672 Cells | Altera

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5 V Vdss FQFP-208 (PQFP-208, gull-wing) Package -3 (16-bit loadable counter 95 MHz; 16-to-1 MUX 7.9 ns) Speed CMOS SRAM (volatile, in-circuit reconfigurable) Memory
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EPF8820AQC208-3N Tóm tắt

The Altera EPF8820AQC208-3N is a member of the FLEX 8000 programmable logic device family, integrating approximately 8,000 usable gates, 672 logic cells (LEs), and 152 user I/Os in a 208-pin FQFP (PQFP) package. It is fabricated on a 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM process and operates from a 5 V supply with a commercial 0 °C to 70 °C temperature range.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor IC whose logic and interconnect resources are configured by the end user via a bitstream loaded into on-chip SRAM configuration memory. FPGAs sit above CPLDs, ASSPs, and discrete logic in the programmable logic hierarchy and below custom ASICs in unit cost but above them in design flexibility and time-to-market. The FLEX 8000 family pioneered high-density, register-rich CMOS PLDs targeting glue logic, bus integration, and system-level integration that previously required multiple 32-bit bus devices in separate packages.

Key features of the EPF8820AQC208-3N include in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via external configuration devices or a system controller, fast 16-bit loadable counter performance rated at 95 MHz, a 16-to-1 multiplexer delay of 7.9 ns at the -3 speed grade, and CMOS SRAM-based configuration elements that allow unlimited reconfiguration. The 152 user I/O count supports wide parallel bus interfaces, and the high-pin-count 208-FQFP package integrates multiple 32-bit buses into a single device. Configuration is performed at system power-up using data stored in an industry-standard parallel EPROM or via Altera EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, or EPC1441 serial configuration devices.

Architecturally, FLEX 8000 devices use Logic Elements (LEs) tied together by a continuous FastTrack interconnect, with embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory-intensive functions. The 0.42 µm process supports up to 16,000 usable gates, and the speed grade -3N indicates the -3 speed bin (slower than -4) with N denoting a non-lead-free or commercial finish variant. Typical applications include industrial control, telecom interface cards, and legacy bus-bridge replacement.

Typical applications include industrial automation control, legacy telecom interface cards, PCI bus bridges, glue-logic consolidation in 5 V industrial systems, and educational/hobbyist development platforms. The wide I/O count makes it suitable for interfacing with parallel SRAM, FIFOs, and microprocessors of its era. Design with care when migrating to modern 3.3 V systems; the 5 V I/Os are tolerant but not strictly 3.3 V-compliant.

When designing with this FPGA, observe that configuration data is volatile and must be reloaded on every power-up. Ensure proper decoupling of VCCINT and VCCIO rails, and verify timing closure against the -3 speed grade rather than the -2 or -4 grades. For new designs, consider that FLEX 8000 is in legacy lifecycle status.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, FQFP-208 footprint compatibility data, and practical configuration-design notes not found in the original FLEX 8000 datasheet - useful for engineers maintaining legacy 5 V systems.

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Các biến thể trong loạt này

Các mẫu cùng loạt có thể lắp đặt dễ dàng tương thích với EPF8820AQC208-3N (cùng hình factor và footprint) — khác nhau ở Package, Process Technology, Logic Array Blocks (LABs), Configuration Method, Usable Gates.

Intel
Package: 208-pin BFQFP (PQFP)
Process Technology: CMOS
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 63
So sánh với EPF8820AQC208-3N →
Intel
Package: 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Configuration Method: In-Circuit Reconfigurability (ICR)
So sánh với EPF8820AQC208-3N →
Altera
Process Technology: CMOS, SRAM-based configuration
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 84 (8 LEs per LAB)
Configuration Method: In-Circuit Reconfigurability (ICR) via external device; SRAM-volatile
So sánh với EPF8820AQC208-3N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP (FQFP)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Configuration Method: SRAM (external EPROM/EPC device)
So sánh với EPF8820AQC208-3N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), 28 x 28 mm
Process Technology: CMOS SRAM
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 84
So sánh với EPF8820AQC208-3N →
Intel
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 84
Usable Gates: 8,000
So sánh với EPF8820AQC208-3N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP (exposed pad)
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 48
Configuration Method: Serial configuration device (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441), parallel EPROM, or JTAG
So sánh với EPF8820AQC208-3N →
Altera
Package: 208-pin RQFP / BFQFP Exposed Pad (28x28 mm)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 672 / 10 ≈ 67 LABs
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EPF8820AQC208-3

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 FQFP-208 (PQFP-208)
FLEX 8000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 672 · 8,000 · 84 · 152 · 4.75 V to 5.25 V (5 V nominal) · 0 C to 70 C (Commercial)

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EPF8820AQC208-2N

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 FQFP-208 (PQFP-208)
FLEX 8000 · 672 · 8,000 · 152 · 4 · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V · 3.3 V / 5 V (multiVolt)

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EPF8820AQC208-2

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 FQFP-208 (PQFP-208)
Altera (Intel PSG) · FLEX 8000 · FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array · 8,000 · 672 · 84 (8 LEs per LAB) · 152 · 125 MHz

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EPF8820AQC208-4

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 FQFP-208 (PQFP-208)
FLEX 8000 · 672 · 8,000 · 84 · 152 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V

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EPF8636AQC208-3

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 FQFP-208 (PQFP-208)
FLEX 8000 · 504 · 63 · Approximately 6,000 · 136 · SRAM (volatile, ICR via EPROM) · 5 V · 0C to 70C (Commercial)

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EPF8636AQC208-4N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 FQFP-208 (PQFP-208)
FLEX 8000 · 6,000 · 504 · 125 MHz · 136 · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V (4.75 V to 5.25 V) · 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm)

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EPF8820AQC208-3N Tỷ lệ tối đa & tính chất điện

Device Family FLEX 8000
Product Type FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) / Loadable PLD
Usable Gates 8,000 (up to 16,000 family maximum)
Logic Cells (LEs) 672
User I/Os 152
Logic Elements / Registers 1,500
Process Technology 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Điện áp cung cấp 5 V
Nhiệt độ hoạt động 0 °C to 70 °C (Commercial)
Package Type FQFP-208 (PQFP-208, gull-wing)
Package Code FQFP
Terminal Form Gull Wing
Terminal Count 208
Speed Grade -3 (16-bit loadable counter 95 MHz; 16-to-1 MUX 7.9 ns)
Configuration Memory CMOS SRAM (volatile, in-circuit reconfigurable)
Configuration Devices Supported EPC1, EPC1213, EPC1064, EPC1441
Kiểu lắp đặt Surface Mount

Cấu hình chân EPF8820AQC208-3N

QFP-208 Package Pinout Diagram QFP-208 28x28mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC. 1 52 QFP-208
Chân 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 4 VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V)
Chân 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 10 GND — Ground
Chân 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 15 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 16 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (5 V)
Chân 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 21 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 22 GND — Ground
Chân 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 28 VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V)
Chân 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 30 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 33 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 34 GND — Ground
Chân 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 36 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 39 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 40 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply (5 V)
Chân 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 45 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 46 GND — Ground
Chân 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 52 VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V)
Chân 53 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low)
Chân 54 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low)
Chân 55 CONF_DONE — Configuration done (active-high)
Chân 56 DCLK — Configuration clock
Chân 57 DATA0 — Configuration data input (bit 0)
Chân 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 63 GND — Ground
Chân 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 69 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply (5 V)
Chân 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 71 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 75 GND — Ground
Chân 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 81 VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V)
Chân 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 85 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 87 GND — Ground
Chân 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 93 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply (5 V)
Chân 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 99 GND — Ground
Chân 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 105 VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V)
Chân 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 111 GND — Ground
Chân 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 115 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 117 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply (5 V)
Chân 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 120 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 123 GND — Ground
Chân 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 125 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 129 VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V)
Chân 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 135 GND — Ground
Chân 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 141 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply (5 V)
Chân 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 145 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 146 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 147 GND — Ground
Chân 148 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 149 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 150 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 151 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 152 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 153 TDI — JTAG Test Data In (IEEE 1149.1)
Chân 154 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Chân 155 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Chân 156 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 157 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 158 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 159 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 160 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 161 GND — Ground
Chân 162 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 163 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 164 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 165 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 166 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 167 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply (5 V)
Chân 168 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 169 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 170 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 171 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 172 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 173 GND — Ground
Chân 174 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 175 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 176 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 177 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 178 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 179 VCCINT — Internal core supply (5 V)
Chân 180 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 181 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 182 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 183 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 184 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 185 GND — Ground
Chân 186 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 187 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 188 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 189 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 190 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 191 VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply (5 V)
Chân 192 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 193 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 194 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 195 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 196 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 197 GND — Ground
Chân 198 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 199 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 200 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 201 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 202 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Chân 203 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out (IEEE 1149.1)
Chân 204 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 205 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 206 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 207 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 208 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)

Ứng dụng tiêu biểu

EPF8820AQC208-3N phù hợp cho 6 Áp dụngs: Industrial Automation Control, Legacy Telecom Interface Cards, PCI Bus Bridge and Glue Logic Consolidation, Educational and Hobbyist Development Platforms, Parallel SRAM and FIFO Interface Controllers, Aerospace Avionics Legacy Spares.

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Industrial Automation Control

The EPF8820AQC208-3N is well suited to industrial 5 V control backplanes because of its 152 user I/Os, 8K usable gates, and CMOS-SRAM in-circuit reconfigurability. Designers can integrate multiple 32-bit control buses, encoder counters, and PWM generators in a single FQFP-208 device, replacing 4-6 discrete 74-series logic packages. The 95 MHz -3 speed grade easily accommodates servo-loop update rates of 10-20 kHz with substantial timing margin. The 0-70 °C commercial temperature range covers most factory-floor enclosures, and the FLEX 8000 SRAM configuration supports field firmware updates over JTAG for serviceability.

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Legacy Telecom Interface Cards

Legacy T1/E1 line cards and backplane multiplexers in telecom central offices deployed FLEX 8000 devices like the EPF8820AQC208-3N for HDLC framing, time-slot interchange, and alarm logic. The 5 V tolerant I/Os interface directly to vintage bus transceivers, while the 152 I/Os handle full E1 (32 time slots) plus overhead without external bus expander logic. The 672 LEs and 1,500 registers provide ample capacity for per-channel state machines, while the -3 speed grade's 7.9 ns multiplexer delay meets 8 kHz frame alignment budgets. In-circuit reconfigurability allowed carriers to deploy field-upgradeable firmware via JTAG without card swap.

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PCI Bus Bridge and Glue Logic Consolidation

The EPF8820AQC208-3N's wide 152-I/O count and 8K-gate capacity made it a popular PCI bus bridge and glue-logic consolidator in late-1990s PC peripherals, RAID controllers, and add-in cards. It absorbed address decode, wait-state insertion, bus arbiter, and interrupt steering that previously consumed two to three CPLDs. The FQFP-208 footprint accommodates the 32-bit PCI AD bus plus control and parity signals without multiplexing, and the SRAM configuration supports vendor-specific BIOS updates. The 5 V core matches the PCI 5 V signaling environment, eliminating level shifters.

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Educational and Hobbyist Development Platforms

Universities and engineering schools adopted the EPF8820AQC208-3N and its FLEX 8000 siblings for FPGA design courses in the late 1990s and early 2000s because Altera MAX+PLUS II and Quartus toolchains offered free student editions. The 8K-gate capacity exercises Verilog and VHDL design flows without overwhelming students, while the 152 I/Os interface conveniently to breadboard-friendly headers. The 5 V tolerance tolerates typical lab bench power supplies, and the SRAM configuration supports live in-lab re-iteration. Hobbyists today use surplus EPF8820AQC208-3N stock on FPGA retro-computing projects.

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Parallel SRAM and FIFO Interface Controllers

The EPF8820AQC208-3N served as a flexible controller between microprocessors and parallel SRAM, FIFOs, and dual-port memories in DSP and image-processing subsystems. The 152 I/Os handle 32-bit data plus 24-bit address and full control without external bus expander logic, and the 672 LEs accommodate address-generation state machines and burst-mode controllers. The 7.9 ns multiplexer delay at the -3 speed grade ensures single-cycle memory access at clock rates up to 80 MHz. The SRAM configuration permits firmware revision without re-spinning the PCB during prototype bring-up.

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Aerospace Avionics Legacy Spares

Military and commercial avionics programs built in the late 1990s often standardized on FLEX 8000 devices like the EPF8820AQC208-3N for ARINC 429 bus interfaces, flight-control redundant compute lanes, and display drivers. Despite its obsolete lifecycle status today, it remains on qualified parts lists for sustaining engineering of these long-lifecycle platforms. The 5 V tolerance, wide temperature headroom when derated, and proven reliability in fielded systems make it the only drop-in replacement for legacy flight hardware. Aerospace sustainment programs continue to procure tested lot stock through specialized brokers.

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EPC1 Altera serial configuration device for SRAM bitstream storage Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Automation Control, Educational and Hobbyist Development Platforms EPC1064 Larger Altera configuration EPROM for 8K-gate designs Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Automation Control, Parallel SRAM and FIFO Interface Controllers EPF8820AQC208-3 Altera Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Automation Control, PCI Bus Bridge and Glue Logic Consolidation, Parallel SRAM and FIFO Interface Controllers, Aerospace Avionics Legacy Spares EPF8820AQC208-2N Altera Được sử dụng trong: Legacy Telecom Interface Cards, Parallel SRAM and FIFO Interface Controllers EPC1213 Serial configuration device for telecom line cards Được sử dụng trong: Legacy Telecom Interface Cards EPF8820AQC208-4 Intel Được sử dụng trong: Legacy Telecom Interface Cards, Aerospace Avionics Legacy Spares EPF8636AQC208-3 Intel Được sử dụng trong: PCI Bus Bridge and Glue Logic Consolidation EPC1441 High-density serial configuration EPROM for PCI BIOS Được sử dụng trong: PCI Bus Bridge and Glue Logic Consolidation, Aerospace Avionics Legacy Spares EPF8820AQC208-2 Altera Được sử dụng trong: Educational and Hobbyist Development Platforms EPF8636AQC160-4N Intel Được sử dụng trong: Educational and Hobbyist Development Platforms
What is the gate count and logic cell count of the EPF8820AQC208-3N?
The EPF8820AQC208-3N delivers approximately 8,000 usable gates and 672 Logic Elements (LEs), with up to 1,500 registers per the FLEX 8000 family specification. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, the family supports up to 16,000 usable gates at the high end, with this device positioned at the mid-density tier ideal for 32-bit bus integration.
How many user I/Os does the EPF8820AQC208-3N provide?
The EPF8820AQC208-3N provides 152 user I/O pins in its 208-pin FQFP package, reserving the remaining pins for VCCINT/VCCIO power, GND, configuration, and JTAG signals. This wide I/O count supports full 32-bit parallel buses plus control signals in a single device, eliminating multi-chip glue logic.
What is the operating voltage and temperature range of the EPF8820AQC208-3N?
The EPF8820AQC208-3N operates from a single 5 V supply across the commercial temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C. Designers must verify 5 V tolerance on connected peripherals since the I/O banks are not 3.3 V-compliant, and proper VCCINT/VCCIO decoupling is required for stable SRAM configuration.
What does the -3 speed grade mean on the EPF8820AQC208-3N?
The -3 speed grade indicates a 95 MHz 16-bit loadable counter and 7.9 ns 16-to-1 multiplexer propagation delay per the FLEX 8000 datasheet. Faster -2 and -4 grades are also offered; the -3N variant is mid-range and suitable for telecom and industrial control rather than highest-speed applications.
Where can I buy the EPF8820AQC208-3N today?
The EPF8820AQC208-3N is listed on Partstack, Vyrian, FPGAkey, and Jotrin Electronics as of 2026-09-12. Stock is limited because Altera has discontinued FLEX 8000 production; expect lead times of 2-6 weeks through authorized brokers and legacy component specialists rather than mainstream distributors.
What is the typical price of the EPF8820AQC208-3N?
As of 2026-09-12, EPF8820AQC208-3N unit pricing on legacy brokers ranges from approximately $11.40 at 1,000-piece quantity to $28.50 at single-piece quantity. Prices vary with lot date code and availability; requesting quotes from multiple distributors is recommended for production volumes.
Is the EPF8820AQC208-3N currently in stock at major distributors?
The EPF8820AQC208-3N is not stocked at DigiKey or Mouser as of 2026-09-12 because FLEX 8000 is in obsolete lifecycle status. Inventory exists at legacy brokers (Partstack, Vyrian, Jotrin, FPGAkey) in limited quantities; lead time for large orders typically runs 4-8 weeks.
What is the lead time for the EPF8820AQC208-3N?
Lead time for the EPF8820AQC208-3N is typically 2-6 weeks through authorized legacy brokers as of 2026-09-12, depending on quantity and date code requirements. Larger production orders may require 8-12 weeks due to limited remaining stock of FLEX 8000 silicon.
EPF8820AQC208-3N vs EPF8820AQC208-3: what is the difference?
The EPF8820AQC208-3N differs from the EPF8820AQC208-3 only by the 'N' suffix, which denotes a non-lead-free or commercial finish variant per Altera ordering nomenclature. Both share identical -3 speed grade, 8K gates, 672 LEs, 152 I/Os, and the FQFP-208 footprint, making them drop-in equivalents.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPF8820AQC208-3N?
The best drop-in replacement is the EPF8820AQC208-3, which shares the same FQFP-208 footprint, -3 speed grade, and 8K-gate FLEX 8000 silicon; only the lead-finish suffix differs. For higher performance, the EPF8820AQC208-4 in the same package provides a faster speed grade at the same pinout.
When should I select the EPF8820AQC208-3N over the EPF8636AQC208-3?
Select the EPF8820AQC208-3N when you need 8,000 gates and 672 LEs; choose the EPF8636AQC208-3 when a smaller 6,000-gate, 432-LE device is sufficient to reduce cost. Both share the FQFP-208 footprint and -3 speed grade, but the EPF8820AQC208-3N provides roughly 50% more logic capacity.
Where to download the EPF8820AQC208-3N datasheet PDF?
The official EPF8820AQC208-3N datasheet PDF is hosted at http://www.alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPF8820AQC208-3N.pdf as of 2026-09-12. The Altera/Intel FLEX 8000 family datasheet contains the complete pinout, electrical characteristics, configuration timing, and AC specifications.
Where to find the EPF8820AQC208-3N pinout?
The EPF8820AQC208-3N pinout is published on page 2 of the FLEX 8000 family datasheet and diagrammed on the Altera FQFP-208 package outline. The 208 pins are assigned to 152 user I/Os, dedicated configuration (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA), JTAG (TDI/TMS/TCK/TDO), and supply (VCCINT/VCCIO/GND).
Is the EPF8820AQC208-3N pin-compatible with the EPF8820AQC208-2N?
Yes, the EPF8820AQC208-2N is fully pin-compatible with the EPF8820AQC208-3N in the FQFP-208 package, differing only in speed grade (-2 is slower than -3N). Both share 8,000 gates, 672 LEs, and 152 user I/Os, allowing direct substitution on the same PCB footprint.

Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho EPF8820AQC208-3N — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.

Hướng dẫn chọn lựa

Choose the EPF8820AQC208-3N for legacy 5 V industrial or telecom designs that need 8,000 gates, 672 LEs, and 152 I/Os on the FQFP-208 footprint. Select the EPF8820AQC208-3 if you require lead-free RoHS compliance on new designs since both share identical silicon. Choose the EPF8820AQC208-4 if your design has timing-closure pressure at the -3 grade, or the EPF8820AQC208-2N if you need cost savings and the slower -2 grade meets your timing budget. For designs requiring only 6,000 gates, the EPF8636AQC208-3 saves cost and power at the same footprint. All FLEX 8000 FQFP-208 variants share identical pinout, so PCB layouts are portable across speed grades and density points.

So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế

Tham số Sản phẩm này EPF8820AQC208-3 EPF8820AQC208-2N EPF8820AQC208-2 EPF8820AQC208-4 EPF8636AQC208-3 EPF8636AQC208-4N
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera
Package FQFP-208 (PQFP-208) FQFP-208 - same FQFP-208 - same FQFP-208 - same FQFP-208 - same FQFP-208 - same FQFP-208 - same
Usable Gates 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 6,000 6,000
Logic Cells (LEs) 672 672 672 672 672 432 432
User I/Os 152 152 152 152 152 152 152
Supply Voltage 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V
Speed Grade -3 (95 MHz counter) -3 (95 MHz counter) -2 (83 MHz counter) -2 (83 MHz counter) -4 (faster than -3) -3 (95 MHz counter) -4 (faster than -3)
Lead-Free Finish No (N suffix) Yes (no N suffix) No (N suffix) Yes Yes Yes No (N suffix)
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 70 °C 0 °C to 70 °C 0 °C to 70 °C 0 °C to 70 °C 0 °C to 70 °C 0 °C to 70 °C 0 °C to 70 °C

Bảo phân biệt quan trọng

  • Lead-free finish availability for RoHS compliance (vsEPF8820AQC208-3)
  • Faster speed grade option in same FQFP-208 footprint (vsEPF8820AQC208-4)
  • 50% more logic capacity than the EPF8636 family at the same footprint (vsEPF8636AQC208-3)

Ghi chú thiết kế

The EPF8820AQC208-3N requires a stable 5 V supply on both VCCINT and VCCIO pins. Decouple each VCCINT/VCCIO pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin, and add bulk 10-47 µF tantalum or polymer capacitors at the supply entry to the board. During configuration, inrush current can momentarily exceed 500 mA; ensure the regulator has sufficient headroom. Power sequencing between VCCINT and VCCIO is not required, but both rails must reach 90% of nominal within 100 ms of power-up to prevent partial SRAM configuration errors.

Although the 0.42 µm CMOS process is not high-power, sustained configuration clocking at 95 MHz with all 152 I/Os toggling can dissipate 1-1.5 W. The FQFP-208 package has a θJA of approximately 35-40 °C/W on a standard 4-layer PCB, so junction temperature rise is 35-60 °C above ambient. For operation at the high end of the 0-70 °C commercial range, provide copper pours under and around the package and ensure at least 100 CFM airflow if mounted in a sealed enclosure. Forced-air cooling is rarely required but recommended for sustained 95 MHz operation in chassis above 50 °C ambient.

FQFP-208 has 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads. Use a 4-layer PCB with continuous GND plane under the device for return-current control and EMI suppression. Route all 152 user I/O signals on inner or outer layers with 50 Ω controlled impedance if any signal exceeds 50 MHz. Keep configuration traces (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0) short and away from switching I/O to avoid false configuration triggers. Provide a JTAG header (TDI/TMS/TCK/TDO plus optional TRST) accessible at the board edge for in-system programming via Altera ByteBlaster or equivalent.

Common pitfalls: (1) Failing to configure the device on every power-up because SRAM configuration is volatile; (2) Driving I/O pins before configuration completes (will cause high-Icc latch-up); (3) Mixing 3.3 V peripherals on a 5 V VCCIO bank (the FLEX 8000 I/Os are 5 V tolerant but not 3.3 V-compliant); (4) Ignoring the -3 speed grade when budgeting timing - the 7.9 ns multiplexer delay must be added to clock-to-output paths; (5) Forgetting to assign unused I/O pins to 'input tri-stated' to minimize power and noise; (6) Using EPC1 (older) configuration devices without verifying compatibility with Quartus programmer output.

Thông tin tuân thủ

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Không chì
No
Không halogen
Unknown
Khoáng vật xung đột
Unknown

EPF8820AQC208-3N carries the 'N' suffix indicating non-lead-free (leaded) finish per legacy Altera ordering codes; use the EPF8820AQC208-3 (no N) for RoHS-compliant builds. RoHS/REACH/AEC-Q100 status not explicitly listed in verified sources.

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