EPF6016QC240-2N - 16K Gates FLEX 6000 FPGA, 240-PQFP | Intel
MPN: EPF6016QC240-2N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $32.4 | $324.00 |
| 100 | $26.75 | $2,675.00 |
| 500 | $22.1 | $11,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $18.95 | $18,950.00 |
EPF6016QC240-2N Overview
What is an FPGA? An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a class of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows designers to configure arbitrary digital logic through SRAM-based configuration memory. The FLEX 6000 family sits in Altera's classic CPLD/FPGA hierarchy as a low-density, 5V-tolerant option optimized for glue logic, bus interfacing, and high-volume gate-array replacement. Within the broader taxonomy, it is part of the programmable logic > programmable logic device > FPGA > SRAM-based FPGA > low-density FPGA segment.
Key features include 132 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 199 maximum user I/Os, a FLEX 6000 Optimized Interconnect Architecture with carry and cascade chains for high-speed arithmetic and wide-input functions, and multiVolt I/O support to bridge 5V, 3.3V, and 2.5V system buses. The device uses SRAM configuration cells that must be loaded at every power-up from an external PROM or microcontroller.
The FLEX 6000 architecture implements LUT-based logic elements (LEs), each containing a 4-input look-up table, a programmable flip-flop, and dedicated carry/cascade signal paths. Carry chains accelerate counters and adders, while cascade chains implement wide-input functions such as equality comparators with minimum delay. LABs connect through FastTrack Interconnect routing, providing predictable timing for state-machine and datapath designs.
Typical applications include bus-interface bridges, peripheral glue logic, prototyping platforms, low-density DSP datapaths, industrial control logic, and legacy 5V system designs. The 240-pin PQFP footprint and 5V core supply make this part a strong candidate for upgrading older 5V gate-array or PAL-based systems to a programmable platform.
Design consideration: the EPF6016QC240-2N is pin-compatible with other EPF6016QC240 speed grades, but not with EPF6010QC240 or other FLEX 6000 family members in different packages. Because the part is SRAM-based, a configuration source (EPC1/EPC2 PROM, MCU, or flash) must be present on every design.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, lifecycle data, drop-in same-package alternatives from the FLEX 6000 family, and practical design notes not found in the original datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for EPF6016QC240-2N — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →EPF6016QC240-2N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Device Type | FPGA (SRAM-based) |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1,320 |
| Gate Count | 16,000 gates |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 132 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 199 |
| Process Technology | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Internal Frequency | 125 MHz (typ) |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| Configuration Technology | SRAM (volatile, reload required) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 85 °C (TJ) |
| Package Type | 240-pin PQFP (BQFP) FINE LINE |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of Terminals | 240 (Gull Wing) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete / End of Life |
EPF6016QC240-2N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 12 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 20 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 24 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 28 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 32 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 36 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 40 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 44 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 48 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 52 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 56 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 60 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 64 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 67 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 68 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 70 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 72 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 76 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 78 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 80 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 84 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 86 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 88 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 90 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 92 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 96 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 100 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 101 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 102 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 103 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 104 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 105 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 107 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 108 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 109 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 110 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 111 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 112 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 115 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 116 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 118 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 120 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 121 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 124 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 127 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 128 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 132 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 133 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 136 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 137 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open drain) |
| Pin 138 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (open drain) |
| Pin 139 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin 140 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin 141 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pin 142 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pin 143 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin 144 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 145 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 146 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 147 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 148 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 149 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 150 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 151 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 152 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 153 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 154 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 155 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 156 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 157 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 158 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 159 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 160 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 161 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 162 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 163 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 164 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 165 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 166 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 167 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 168 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 169 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 170 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 171 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 172 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 173 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 174 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 175 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 176 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 177 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 178 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 179 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 180 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 181 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 182 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 183 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 184 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 185 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 186 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 187 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 188 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 189 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 190 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 191 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 192 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 193 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 194 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 195 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 196 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 197 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 198 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 199 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 200 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 201 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 202 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 203 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 204 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 205 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 206 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 207 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 208 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 209 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 210 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 211 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 212 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 213 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 214 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 215 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 216 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 217 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 218 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 219 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 220 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 221 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 222 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 223 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 224 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 225 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 226 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 227 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 228 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 229 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 230 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 231 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 232 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 233 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 234 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 235 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 236 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 237 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 238 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 239 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 240 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
Typical Applications
EPF6016QC240-2N is suitable for 6 applications: Bus-Interface Bridge / Glue Logic, Legacy 5V Gate-Array Replacement, Industrial Control Logic / State Machines, Peripheral Controller / Custom I/O Expander, Datapath / DSP Pre-Processing, Prototype Platform / Design Validation.
Bus-Interface Bridge / Glue Logic
The EPF6016QC240-2N is well suited to bus-interface bridging between legacy 5V peripherals and modern processors, thanks to its 199 user I/Os and multiVolt I/O support for 5V/3.3V/2.5V standards. Placed between a 5V ISA-style bus and a 3.3V ARM host, the FPGA performs address decoding, wait-state generation, and byte-lane steering in a single device. With 1320 LEs and 132 LABs, designers can integrate address decoders, FIFOs, and handshake state machines that would otherwise require multiple 74-series logic ICs. The 5V core supply matches legacy TTL logic rails directly, eliminating level-shifters.
Recommended
Legacy 5V Gate-Array Replacement
Designers migrating older 5V gate-array or PAL-based designs to a programmable platform can use the EPF6016QC240-2N to consolidate dozens of discrete logic ICs into a single 240-pin PQFP device. With 16,000 gates and 199 I/Os, the FPGA integrates address decoding, custom state machines, and peripheral glue that previously occupied a full 5V gate-array. The SRAM-based configuration allows last-minute design changes without spinning a new mask set, dramatically reducing NRE cost. The 0 °C to 85 °C industrial temperature range covers most factory-floor and instrumentation environments.
Recommended
Industrial Control Logic / State Machines
The EPF6016QC240-2N's 132 LABs and carry/cascade chains make it ideal for industrial control state machines, sequencers, and counter/timer subsystems. Fast cascade chains implement wide-input equality comparators for sensor-decoding applications, while dedicated carry chains accelerate up/down counters used in motion-control feedback loops. The 199 I/Os comfortably handle multi-axis machine-control I/O, encoder inputs, and relay-driver outputs. The 5V tolerant I/Os interface directly to legacy 24V-to-5V opto-isolated industrial sensor busses without external level translation.
Recommended
Peripheral Controller / Custom I/O Expander
With 199 user I/Os and 1320 logic elements, the EPF6016QC240-2N acts as a high-density peripheral controller or I/O expander, off-loading custom protocol handling from a host processor. Designers implement UART, SPI, I2C, or proprietary serial interfaces in FPGA fabric, freeing the host CPU for application code. The 240-pin PQFP footprint gives ample I/O for driving multiple parallel peripherals, keypads, or character displays. SRAM-based configuration allows field upgrades via configuration PROM swap or in-system reconfiguration from an attached microcontroller.
Recommended
Datapath / DSP Pre-Processing
The EPF6016QC240-2N handles moderate-density datapath functions such as digital filters, CRC engines, and custom arithmetic units that feed a downstream DSP or processor. The carry-chain architecture accelerates adders, subtractors, and accumulator loops at 125 MHz typical internal frequency, while LUT-based logic implements coefficient ROMs and pipeline registers. Designers can integrate a 16-bit FIR filter or a custom CRC-32 calculator in a single FLEX 6000 device without external multipliers, reducing board area and BOM cost versus discrete logic implementations.
Recommended
Prototype Platform / Design Validation
Engineers use the EPF6016QC240-2N as a prototype platform for validating custom digital designs before committing to a gate-array or ASIC tape-out. The SRAM-based configuration supports rapid design iteration: program the FPGA, test on the bench, modify HDL, re-program in seconds. With 16K gates and 199 I/Os, the part accommodates realistic peripheral interfaces, custom bus protocols, and signal-conditioning logic. The PQFP package is breadboard-friendly with appropriate socket adapters, making it a strong choice for university labs and R&D prototyping workbenches.
Recommended
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF6016QC240-2 | EPF6016QC240 | EPF6016QC208-3N | EPF6016BC256-3N | EPF6016ATC144-2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 240-PQFP (BQFP) | 240-PQFP (BQFP) - same | 240-PQFP (BQFP) - same | 208-PQFP - different | 256-BGA - different | 144-TQFP - different |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 |
| Gate Count | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 199 | 199 | 199 | 171 | 171 | 117 |
| Supply Voltage | 5V (±5%) | 5V (±5%) | 5V (±5%) | 5V (±5%) | 5V (±5%) | 5V (±5%) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 85 °C | 0 °C to 85 °C | 0 °C to 85 °C | 0 °C to 85 °C | 0 °C to 85 °C | 0 °C to 85 °C |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete (EOL) | Obsolete (EOL) | Obsolete (EOL) | Obsolete (EOL) | Obsolete (EOL) | Obsolete (EOL) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest I/O count in FLEX 6000 family (vs EPF6016ATC144-2N)
- Lower-cost PQFP packaging for high-volume designs (vs EPF6016BC256-3N)
- Pin-compatible same-package alternatives preserve PCB layout (vs EPF6016QC208-3N)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 125 MHz internal frequency with 80% utilization across 1320 LEs, the EPF6016QC240-2N draws approximately 200-300 mA from VCCINT (5V). Designers should budget a 5V/500 mA LDO or switching regulator and place 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling caps adjacent to every VCCINT pin (16 pins) plus bulk 10 µF tantalum on each VCCIO bank (4 banks). Inadequate decoupling causes configuration failure and intermittent I/O glitches during readback.
The 240-pin PQFP (BQFP FINE LINE) has 0.5 mm lead pitch and requires matched-length escape routing on at least 4 routing layers with 5 mil traces and 5 mil spaces. Estimated: total breakout fanout requires roughly 30 mm x 30 mm of board area with buried vias under the package body for power and ground stitching. Use JEDEC MO-108 land pattern with 0.3 mm lead-foot length; incomplete land pattern adherence is the most common cause of solder joint opens during reflow.
Because the EPF6016QC240-2N is SRAM-based, it requires external configuration from an EPC1, EPC2, or EPC16 PROM at every power-up. Without the configuration source present on the board, the device stays in reset and CONF_DONE stays low. Estimated: typical configuration time for a 16K-gate design is 50-100 ms from a parallel EPC2 PROM; designers must hold downstream logic in reset until CONF_DONE goes high. A missing pull-up on nCONFIG (10 kΩ to VCC) prevents reconfiguration after a power glitch.
Compliance Information
Part is obsolete (EOL). Compliance data not available in current web data; refer to original FLEX 6000 family documentation or contact Intel for legacy compliance certificates.
