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EPF6016QC240-2 - FLEX 6000 FPGA, 16K Gates, 240-Pin PQFP | Intel

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EPF6016QC240-2 Overview

The Intel EPF6016QC240-2 is a FLEX 6000 family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) delivering 16,000 typical gates (with up to 24,000 maximum system gates), 1,320 logic elements distributed across 132 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), and 199 user I/Os, housed in a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP / BFQFP) package. It is built on a 0.42 micrometer CMOS SRAM process with four layers of metal interconnect, supports a 5 V supply core, and is specified to operate over the commercial 0 to 85 degrees C temperature range.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that combines the density of a gate array with the flexibility of in-system programmability. Hierarchically, an FPGA sits above a CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device), below a structured ASIC, and within the broader family of programmable logic devices; FPGAs are widely used for glue logic, state-machine control, bus interfacing, and high-volume prototyping in lieu of gate arrays. The FLEX 6000 family was Altera's (now Intel) mid-density SRAM-based FPGA line, optimized for low-cost, high-volume gate-array replacement.

Key features include 16K typical gates, 199 user I/Os, 132 LABs with 10 Logic Elements (LEs) per LAB, a maximum internal frequency around 125 MHz, embedded FastTrack interconnect for predictable timing, and 5 V tolerant I/O. The IC operates on a single 5 V supply with separate VCCINT and VCCIO pins to support mixed I/O standards, and supports SRAM-based configuration that requires an external configuration device for stand-alone operation.

Architecturally, each LE contains a four-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, and a dedicated carry/ cascade chain. LABs combine 10 LEs with local interconnect, while the FastTrack row/column interconnect routes signals across the die. This design provides deterministic performance for synchronous logic and arithmetic operations such as counters and adders. The '2' speed grade indicates a moderately faster operating point than the base '3' speed grade within the family.

Typical applications include communications glue logic, industrial control interfaces, peripheral bus bridging, and embedded control subsystems where low-cost, high-volume gate array replacement is desired. Designers also deploy FLEX 6000 devices for prototype validation prior to ASIC tape-out, as the same HDL source can be retargeted without hardware rework.

When designing with the EPF6016QC240-2, ensure the configuration scheme (typically EPC2 or EPC1) is correctly selected and that JTAG pins (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) are accessible for in-system programming. Adequate decoupling near VCCINT and VCCIO pins is essential for the SRAM-based logic to operate reliably; follow the manufacturer's recommended power-pin capacitor arrangement in the datasheet.

This page consolidates distributor pricing, package-level cross-references within the FLEX 6000 family, and practical pin-compatibility notes that complement the manufacturer datasheet.

Drop-in alternatives for EPF6016QC240-2 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.

Variants in this series

Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EPF6016QC240-2 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Operating Temperature, Package, Mounting Type, Speed Grade, Supply Voltage.

Intel
Package: 240-pin BFQFP / PQFP
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (TJ)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Supply Voltage: 4.75 V to 5.25 V
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0C to 85C (Commercial, TJ)
Package: 240-BQFP (PQFP, 32x32 mm)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (SMD/SMT)
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Altera
Package: 240-Pin PQFP (BFQFP), 32 x 32 mm
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (SMD/SMT)
Speed Grade: -3
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Package: 240-pin PQFP (BFQFP)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (Gull-Wing)
Speed Grade: -2
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Speed Grade: -2
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📦 240-pin PQFP (QFP-240)
FLEX 6000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 1,320 · 132 · 16,000 · 199 · 172 MHz · 240-BQFP (PQFP, 32x32 mm)

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EPF6016QC240-2N

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Intel
📦 240-pin PQFP (QFP-240)
FLEX 6000 · FPGA (SRAM-based) · 1,320 · 16,000 gates · 132 · 199 · 0.42 µm CMOS · 125 MHz (typ)

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EPF6016QC240

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📦 240-pin PQFP (QFP-240)
FLEX 6000 · 16,000 · 1,320 · 132 · 199 · 0.42 µm CMOS, SRAM-based · 5.0 V · 3.3 V or 5.0 V

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EPF6016QC240-2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family FLEX 6000
Typical Gates 16,000
Maximum System Gates 24,000
Logic Elements (LEs) 1,320
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 132
User I/Os 199
Maximum Internal Frequency 125 MHz (typical), up to 172 MHz
Technology 0.42 micron CMOS SRAM, 4 metal layers
Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 5 V
Operating Temperature 0 C to 85 C (Commercial)
Package 240-pin PQFP / BFQFP (QFP-240)
Mounting Type Surface Mount (gull-wing leads)
Configuration SRAM-based, serial/parallel, JTAG
Speed Grade -2 (faster)

EPF6016QC240-2 Pin Configuration

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
Pin 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank-dependent VCCIO reference)
Pin 2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 4 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 5 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 6 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 7 GND — Ground
Pin 8 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 12 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 13 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 14 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 15 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 16 GND — Ground
Pin 17 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 18 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 19 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 20 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 21 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 22 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 23 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 24 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 25 GND — Ground
Pin 26 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 27 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 28 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 29 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 30 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 31 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 32 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 33 GND — Ground
Pin 34 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 35 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 36 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 37 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 38 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 39 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 40 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 41 GND — Ground
Pin 42 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 43 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 44 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 45 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 46 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 47 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 48 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 49 GND — Ground
Pin 50 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 51 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 52 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 53 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 54 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 55 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 56 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 57 GND — Ground
Pin 58 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 59 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 60 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 61 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 62 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 63 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 64 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 65 GND — Ground
Pin 66 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 67 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 68 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 69 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 70 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 71 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 72 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 73 GND — Ground
Pin 74 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 75 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 76 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 77 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 78 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 79 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 80 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 81 GND — Ground
Pin 82 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 83 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 84 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 85 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 86 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 87 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 88 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 89 GND — Ground
Pin 90 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 91 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 92 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 93 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 94 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 95 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 96 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 97 GND — Ground
Pin 98 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 99 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 100 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 101 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 102 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 103 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 104 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 105 GND — Ground
Pin 106 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 107 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 108 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 109 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 110 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 111 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 112 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 113 GND — Ground
Pin 114 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 115 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 116 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 117 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 118 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 119 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 120 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 121 GND — Ground
Pin 122 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 123 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 124 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 125 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 126 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 127 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 128 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 129 GND — Ground
Pin 130 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 131 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 132 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 133 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 134 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 135 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 136 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 137 GND — Ground
Pin 138 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 139 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 140 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 141 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 142 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 143 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 144 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 145 GND — Ground
Pin 146 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 147 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 148 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 149 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 150 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 151 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 152 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 153 GND — Ground
Pin 154 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 155 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 156 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 157 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 158 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 159 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 160 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 161 GND — Ground
Pin 162 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 163 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 164 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 165 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 166 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 167 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 168 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 169 GND — Ground
Pin 170 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 171 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 172 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 173 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 174 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 175 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 176 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 177 GND — Ground
Pin 178 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 179 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 180 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 181 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 182 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 183 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 184 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 185 GND — Ground
Pin 186 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 187 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 188 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 189 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 190 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 191 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 192 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 193 GND — Ground
Pin 194 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 195 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 196 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 197 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 198 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 199 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 200 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 201 GND — Ground
Pin 202 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 203 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 204 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 205 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 206 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 207 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 208 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 209 GND — Ground
Pin 210 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 211 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 212 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 213 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 214 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 215 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 216 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 217 GND — Ground
Pin 218 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 219 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 220 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 221 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 222 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 223 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 224 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 225 GND — Ground
Pin 226 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 227 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 228 VCCIO — I/O bank supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 229 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 230 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 231 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 232 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 233 GND — Ground
Pin 234 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 235 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 236 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 237 VCCINT — Core logic supply voltage (5 V)
Pin 238 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 239 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin 240 I/O — User I/O pin

Typical Applications

EPF6016QC240-2 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridging, Telecommunications Interface and Protocol Conversion, ASIC Prototype and Pre-Tapeout Validation, Legacy Embedded Control and Peripherals, Test and Measurement Front-End Logic, Medical Imaging Pipeline Front-End.

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Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridging

The EPF6016QC240-2 is widely used as glue logic in industrial control systems, where its 199 user I/Os and 1,320 logic elements can absorb multiple discrete 74-series logic functions into one programmable device. Its 5 V VCCINT core natively interfaces to legacy 5 V TTL buses without level shifters, and the 132 LABs provide ample logic capacity for state machines that orchestrate motor-control, sensor multiplexing, and peripheral bus bridging (e.g., parallel-to-ISA or ISA-to-I2C bridges). The PQFP-240 package exposes enough pins to drive 16+ parallel data channels plus interrupt and control lines. Engineers appreciate the device's deterministic FastTrack interconnect, which simplifies timing closure for industrial safety-critical control loops. It remains a popular choice for legacy equipment rebuilds and obsolescence-driven redesigns in factory automation.

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Telecommunications Interface and Protocol Conversion

In telecom infrastructure, the EPF6016QC240-2 was historically deployed for protocol-conversion glue between legacy TDM buses, E1/T1 framers, and backplane serial links. Its 16K typical gates are sufficient to implement HDLC controllers, timeslot allocators, and UART banks with hardware handshaking. The 5 V tolerant I/O banks simplify interface to older telecom ASICs that operate at 5 V CMOS levels. The 240-pin PQFP package's high pin count accommodates 16+ timeslot data buses plus framing, clock, and alarm signals. Its SRAM-based configuration allows remote firmware upgrades via JTAG, an essential feature for deployed telecom hardware. For newer designs, designers migrate to Cyclone series, but existing TDM/PSTN equipment continues to rely on FLEX 6000 FPGAs.

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ASIC Prototype and Pre-Tapeout Validation

Before committing an ASIC to silicon, design teams frequently prototype logic in FPGAs to validate functionality, throughput, and timing margins. The EPF6016QC240-2's 1,320 logic elements can host mid-complexity ASIC blocks such as DMA engines, memory controllers, and DSP data paths. Engineers map RTL via MAX+PLUS II synthesis to the FLEX 6000 architecture, run real workloads on prototype boards, and use the same HDL source to retarget the eventual ASIC. The 5 V VCCINT allows the FPGA to emulate 5 V ASIC I/O characteristics closely. PQFP-240's hand-solder-friendly gull-wing leads also make this part a favorite for low-volume engineering validation boards. This prototyping usage continues despite FLEX 6000 being obsolete because many legacy designs still maintain this FPGA on their validation bench.

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Legacy Embedded Control and Peripherals

Embedded control subsystems in legacy industrial PCs, point-of-sale terminals, and medical instrumentation often integrate the EPF6016QC240-2 as a custom peripheral controller. The device's 132 LABs deliver enough logic to implement multi-port serial controllers, keyboard/display interfaces, and custom interrupt controllers in a single chip. Its 199 I/Os are sufficient to drive 8-12 UART lines plus parallel printer ports and ISA bus interface logic. The 125 MHz internal clock rate supports real-time response for time-critical peripherals. Engineers continue to specify FLEX 6000 in long-life-cycle products because the part remains available from distributors and broker channels, even though the FLEX 6000 family is no longer in active production. The 0 to 85 C commercial temperature range covers most indoor embedded use cases.

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Test and Measurement Front-End Logic

Test and measurement instruments such as logic analyzers, protocol testers, and ATE fixtures historically used the EPF6016QC240-2 to capture, route, and pre-process high-speed digital signals before handing them to a host processor. The 199 I/Os allow parallel sampling of 32+ channels at once, and the 132 LABs provide state-machine-based sequencer logic that triggers on user-defined patterns. The 5 V VCCINT core is convenient for interfacing to legacy TTL probe pods. Designers appreciate the deterministic interconnect, which makes timing margins easy to calculate for capture windows. Although newer instruments have migrated to Cyclone or Kintex FPGAs, many ATE platforms built in the late 1990s and early 2000s still rely on FLEX 6000 devices. The PQFP-240 footprint also simplifies thermal management with a clip-on heatsink.

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Medical Imaging Pipeline Front-End

Older medical imaging modalities (ultrasound front-ends, MRI gradient controllers) leverage the EPF6016QC240-2 for channel multiplexing, beamforming pre-processing, and timing-critical data routing. The 1,320 logic elements provide ample capacity for 16-channel TGC (time-gain compensation) controllers in ultrasound. The 5 V I/O tolerance is ideal for interfacing to legacy analog front-end ADCs that operate at 5 V CMOS levels. The 240-pin PQFP package accommodates 32+ analog-input mux lines plus digital control, clock distribution, and high-speed data outputs to the image-processing ASIC. While modern ultrasound has migrated to Cyclone/Stratix families, FLEX 6000-equipped imaging systems remain in service at hospitals worldwide, supported by service contracts and certified replacement-parts channels.

Recommended Products Summary

EPF6016QC240-3 Altera Used in: Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridging, Legacy Embedded Control and Peripherals EPF6016QC240-2N Intel Used in: Industrial Glue Logic and Bus Bridging, ASIC Prototype and Pre-Tapeout Validation EPF6016QC240 Intel Used in: Telecommunications Interface and Protocol Conversion, Medical Imaging Pipeline Front-End EPC2 Serial configuration memory for SRAM-based FPGAs Used in: Telecommunications Interface and Protocol Conversion, Test and Measurement Front-End Logic EPC1 Legacy serial configuration memory for prototyping Used in: ASIC Prototype and Pre-Tapeout Validation
What is the EPF6016QC240-2 and what family does it belong to?
The EPF6016QC240-2 is a member of Intel's (formerly Altera's) FLEX 6000 family of SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, it delivers 16,000 typical gates and 1,320 logic elements across 132 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), in a 240-pin PQFP package. It is intended for low-cost, high-volume gate-array replacement designs.
How many user I/Os does the EPF6016QC240-2 provide?
The EPF6016QC240-2 provides 199 user I/O pins on the 240-pin PQFP package. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, the 240-pin PQFP variant is the highest-I/O member of the EPF6016 family. This is suitable for bus-bridging and parallel interface designs that demand many general-purpose I/Os.
What is the maximum operating frequency of the EPF6016QC240-2?
The EPF6016QC240-2 operates at up to 125 MHz typical internal frequency, with internal frequency figures around 172 MHz reported on some third-party datasheets. According to the FLEX 6000 family specification, exact Fmax depends on logic density and routing. Real-world throughput depends on register-to-register paths and I/O timing.
Where can I download the EPF6016QC240-2 datasheet PDF?
The EPF6016QC240-2 datasheet PDF can be downloaded from Intel's Altera literature archive, typically listed as the FLEX 6000 Device Family Data Sheet. According to distributor listings on DigiKey and Mouser, the product page links to the official PDF. Search 'dsf6000.pdf' on Intel.com for the consolidated FLEX 6000 specification.
Is the EPF6016QC240-2 still in production or obsolete?
The EPF6016QC240-2 is obsolete / end-of-life per the manufacturer's discontinuation notice. According to distributor lifecycle data, the FLEX 6000 family was superseded by the Cyclone family. Remaining stock is available through authorized distributors and the open market, but new production is no longer supported by Intel.
What is the difference between EPF6016QC240-2 and EPF6016QC240-3?
The only difference between EPF6016QC240-2 and EPF6016QC240-3 is speed grade. The '2' suffix indicates a faster speed grade than '3' per Altera/Intel FLEX 6000 datasheet ordering information. Both share the same 240-pin PQFP package, 16K gates, 1,320 logic elements, and 199 user I/Os, making them pin-compatible drop-in alternatives.
What is a drop-in replacement for EPF6016QC240-2 in the same PQFP-240 package?
Pin-compatible drop-in replacements for the EPF6016QC240-2 in the same 240-pin PQFP package include the EPF6016QC240-3 (same family, slower speed grade) and the EPF6016QC240-2N (lead-free / industrial variant). According to Altera FLEX 6000 ordering information, all three parts share the identical QFP-240 footprint and pinout.
What is the operating voltage of the EPF6016QC240-2?
The EPF6016QC240-2 operates on a 5 V VCCINT supply for the core logic, with separate VCCIO pins to support mixed-voltage I/O standards. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, VCCINT must be held within the 4.75 V to 5.25 V range for commercial operation. Multi-voltage I/O requires proper sequencing on power-up.
How do I configure the EPF6016QC240-2 at power-up?
The EPF6016QC240-2 is SRAM-based and must be configured at every power-up via the serial or parallel configuration interface using an external EPC configuration device such as EPC2 or EPC1. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, configuration data can also be loaded via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) using TDI, TDO, TMS, and TCK pins for in-system programming.
What is the package of EPF6016QC240-2?
The EPF6016QC240-2 is offered in a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP / BFQFP) with gull-wing leads for surface-mount assembly. According to Altera/Intel ordering information, the 'QC' suffix in the part number denotes the PQFP-240 package. Package dimensions and pinout are documented in the FLEX 6000 device family datasheet.
Where can I buy the EPF6016QC240-2 today?
The EPF6016QC240-2 can be purchased from authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, and Octopart-listed resellers. According to Octopart listing data, 16 distributors currently report stock for this part. Prices as of 2026-09-11 typically range from around 18 USD at 1000 pieces to over 38 USD at qty 1, reflecting obsolete-stock pricing.
What is the lead time for EPF6016QC240-2 orders?
Lead time for EPF6016QC240-2 orders varies because the part is obsolete and relies on remaining distributor and broker stock. According to Octopart inventory data, in-stock quantities ship same-day from authorized distributors, while broker-sourced parts may require 2-6 weeks for delivery. Quoting is recommended for large-quantity orders.
How does EPF6016QC240-2 compare to EPF6016AQC208-2?
Both parts share the FLEX 6000 architecture and 16K typical gates, but differ in package and I/O count. The EPF6016QC240-2 offers 240 pins with 199 user I/Os, while the EPF6016AQC208-2 offers 208 pins with fewer user I/Os. According to FLEX 6000 datasheet, these are NOT pin-compatible due to differing package pin counts.
Can a Xilinx FPGA be a drop-in replacement for EPF6016QC240-2?
No Xilinx FPGA is a drop-in replacement for the EPF6016QC240-2 because Altera/Intel and Xilinx use different toolchains, configuration schemes, and I/O bank architectures. Cross-brand FPGA migration typically requires PCB redesign and HDL retargeting, not just a part swap. According to cross-reference guides, functional equivalents like Xilinx XC4000-series are NOT pin-compatible.
What software toolchain programs the EPF6016QC240-2?
The EPF6016QC240-2 is programmed using the legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II or Quartus II toolchain, both of which support the FLEX 6000 family. According to Intel/Altera documentation, MAX+PLUS II provides the most direct FLEX 6000 support while Quartus II offers migration paths. Designers should target VHDL or Verilog HDL for portability.

Engineering reference data for EPF6016QC240-2 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the EPF6016QC240-2 when you need the highest I/O count (199 user I/Os) in the FLEX 6000 family, a faster speed grade (-2) for timing-critical designs, and commercial temperature range (0-85 C). Choose the EPF6016QC240-3 if your design runs at 50 MHz or below and cost is more important than Fmax headroom. Choose the EPF6016QC240-2N if you need industrial temperature grading (-40 C to 85 C) for outdoor or factory-floor installations - it shares the same PQFP-240 footprint. Avoid migrating to Xilinx XC4000 series parts because the toolchain, configuration memory, and pinout differ. For new designs, evaluate the Intel Cyclone series instead, as the FLEX 6000 family is obsolete. All three Intel drop-in alternatives (EPF6016QC240-3, EPF6016QC240-2N, EPF6016QC240) reuse the same PCB layout and configuration memory interface.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product EPF6016QC240-3 EPF6016QC240-2N EPF6016QC240
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package 240-pin PQFP (QFP-240) 240-pin PQFP (QFP-240) - same 240-pin PQFP (QFP-240) - same 240-pin PQFP (QFP-240) - same
Family FLEX 6000 FLEX 6000 - same FLEX 6000 - same FLEX 6000 - same
Logic Elements 1,320 LEs / 132 LABs 1,320 LEs / 132 LABs 1,320 LEs / 132 LABs 1,320 LEs / 132 LABs
User I/Os 199 199 199 199
Speed Grade -2 (faster) -3 (slower) -2 (same) base (no suffix)
Supply Voltage 5 V VCCINT 5 V VCCINT 5 V VCCINT 5 V VCCINT
Operating Temperature 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) -40 C to 85 C (Industrial) 0 C to 85 C (Commercial)
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Key Differentiators

  • Highest I/O count in FLEX 6000 family (vs EPF6016AQC208-2 (208-pin PQFP variant))
  • Faster speed grade vs -3 variant (vs EPF6016QC240-3)
  • Wider temperature range vs base part (vs EPF6016QC240-2N)

Design Notes

Estimated: The EPF6016QC240-2 draws approximately 200-400 mA on VCCINT (5 V) depending on logic utilization and clock frequency. Place 0.1 microfarad ceramic decoupling capacitors as close as possible to every VCCINT pin (typically 9 pins distributed around the QFP-240 package), plus a single 10 microfarad tantalum bulk capacitor near the FPGA's center. VCCIO pins (separate I/O bank supplies) should each have their own 0.1 microfarad decoupling cap. Power sequencing is not strictly required for the FLEX 6000 family because there is no separate PLL supply, but VCCINT should ramp monotonically to within the 4.75 V to 5.25 V range within 100 ms.

The 240-pin PQFP package has a 32 mm x 32 mm body with 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads, requiring careful PCB layout for reliable assembly. Use a 4-layer PCB with dedicated ground and power planes, and route all 240 signals out of the inner ring without vias where possible. Maintain at least 8 mil trace widths to accommodate the fine pitch. The exposed lead frame should have a continuous ground plane underneath (with proper thermal relief) to provide RF grounding and thermal dissipation. JTAG signals (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) should be routed with 4-8 mil traces and guarded by ground to support boundary-scan testing.

Configuration failure is the most common EPF6016QC240-2 design pitfall: because the part is SRAM-based, it requires an external configuration device (EPC1, EPC2, or compatible) loaded with the bitstream at every power-up. A missing or wrong configuration memory will leave all I/Os in high-impedance state, mimicking a dead chip. JTAG pins must be accessible for in-system programming. Also, ensure nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE signals are properly pulled up; if any of these is floating, the FPGA will fail to enter user mode. Designers new to FLEX 6000 often forget that the device does NOT retain configuration through power cycles and must be reloaded each power-up.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Lead Free
Unknown
Halogen Free
Unknown
Conflict Minerals
Unknown

RoHS status not explicitly listed in the verified distributor data. The original EPF6016 family predates widespread RoHS adoption; the EPF6016QC240-2N variant is the lead-free / industrial temperature version. Compliance certificates should be requested from Intel/Altera via the historical product EOL documentation portal.

Data verified on: 2026-09-11 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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