EPF6016QI208-3N - FLEX 6000 FPGA 16K Gates 171 I/O 208-PQFP | Intel
MPN: EPF6016QI208-3N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $15.75 | $157.50 |
| 100 | $13.2 | $1,320.00 |
| 500 | $11.4 | $5,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.95 | $9,950.00 |
EPF6016QI208-3N Overview
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable integrated circuit that combines configurable logic blocks, programmable interconnect, and I/O cells on a single die. The FLEX 6000 family specifically targets low-cost, high-volume designs as an alternative to gate arrays, allowing rapid design changes during prototyping without NRE charges. FPGAs sit in the programmable-logic hierarchy alongside CPLDs and serve as the highest-density programmable logic option for logic integration, glue logic, and pre-ASIC prototyping.
Key features include 1,320 logic elements distributed across 132 LABs, 171 user I/Os, an internal frequency up to 125 MHz, on-chip SRAM configuration memory, JTAG-based IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan testing support, and multi-voltage I/O support. The 'QI' package designator denotes the industrial temperature grade and PQFP form factor, while the '-3' speed grade and 'N' lead-free suffix indicate lead-free / RoHS-compliant termination. The 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP) is a low-profile gull-wing surface-mount package suitable for socketed or hand-soldered designs.
Architecturally, the FLEX 6000 device uses a continuous-channel interconnect with shared fast-track lines between LABs and adjacent LAB-row fast lines. Each LAB contains 10 Logic Elements, each comprising a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, and carry-chain logic for arithmetic functions. Configuration is loaded from an external EPROM or serial configuration device at power-up via the FLEX 6000's dedicated configuration interface.
Typical applications include legacy bus-bridge and interface adaptation in industrial controllers, communication protocol bridging (UART/SPI/I2C consolidation), pre-ASIC prototyping, ASIC prototyping, machine-control state machines, glue-logic replacement for discrete TTL, and educational logic-design platforms. The 5 V tolerance and PQFP form factor make it especially suited to retrofit projects targeting older 5 V backplanes.
When designing with this FPGA, ensure that the configuration EPROM (EPC1, EPC2, or compatible serial configuration device) is correctly sized and that JTAG chain integrity is validated. Watch for 5 V I/O-bank compatibility - the FLEX 6000 supports mixed-voltage I/O, but each bank must be powered from a single rail. Use Quartus II MAX+PLUS II legacy software for design entry, as modern Quartus Prime flows do not support the FLEX 6000 family.
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| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Device Type | FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array |
| Usable Gates | 16,000 |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 1,320 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 132 |
| User I/Os | 171 |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Technology Node | 0.42 µm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP |
| Package Code | PQFP, FQFP |
| Terminal Form | Gull Wing |
| Configuration | SRAM (external serial config device) |
| JTAG / Boundary Scan | IEEE 1149.1 compliant |
| RoHS Status | Lead-free (N suffix) / RoHS compliant |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
EPF6016QI208-3N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 11 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
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| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 23 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
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| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 37 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
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| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin 48 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
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| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 61 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
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| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 73 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 74 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low reset) |
| Pin 75 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pin 76 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete (active-high) |
| Pin 77 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pin 78 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin 79 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 80 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 81 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pin 82 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
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| Pin 95 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
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| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 107 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
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| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 121 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
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| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin 133 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 136 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
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| Pin 147 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Pin 148 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 149 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
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| Pin 157 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 158 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin 159 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 160 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
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| Pin 171 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 172 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Pin 173 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 174 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
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| Pin 182 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 183 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin 184 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 185 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 186 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 187 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
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| Pin 194 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 195 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 196 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 197 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Pin 198 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 199 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 200 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
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| Pin 207 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin 208 | GND — Ground |
Typical Applications
EPF6016QI208-3N is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Industrial Bus Bridge, ASIC Prototyping Platform, Glue Logic Consolidation, Communication Protocol Bridging, Machine Control State Machines, Educational Logic Design Platform.
Legacy Industrial Bus Bridge
The EPF6016QI208-3N's 16,000 gates and 171 user I/Os make it well-suited to legacy industrial bus-bridge applications, including ISA-to-PCI bridges and parallel-to-serial protocol converters. Its 5V-tolerant I/O banks interface directly to 5V backplanes common in factory automation, eliminating level shifters. With 132 LABs and 1,320 logic elements, the device can implement a full parallel-to-serial bridge with state-machine control and FIFO buffering on a single chip. The 208-PQFP industrial-grade package supports 0C to +85C operating environments typical of factory floors.
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ASIC Prototyping Platform
The EPF6016QI208-3N is widely used as an ASIC prototyping vehicle for low-to-mid density designs. Its 0.42 µm CMOS process matches the gate density and timing characteristics of mid-1990s ASIC technology, enabling accurate pre-silicon verification. The SRAM-based configuration allows rapid design iteration without NRE charges, and the 125 MHz internal frequency supports realistic clock-domain emulation. Engineers port VHDL/Verilog RTL from the ASIC target, validate functional behavior, then migrate to the ASIC foundry once verified.
Recommended
Glue Logic Consolidation
The EPF6016QI208-3N replaces dozens of discrete 74-series TTL logic chips by consolidating address decoding, bus arbitration, and chip-select generation onto a single programmable device. Its 1,320 LEs can absorb the equivalent of 30-50 discrete SSI/MSI logic packages, dramatically reducing PCB area and BOM cost. The 5V-tolerant I/Os and 208-PQFP package footprint are direct retrofits for legacy TTL designs. Configuration is one-time via serial EPROM, eliminating the need for boot code or processor intervention.
Recommended
Communication Protocol Bridging
The EPF6016QI208-3N implements UART-to-SPI, SPI-to-I2C, and parallel-to-serial protocol bridges for embedded system integration. With 16K gates and 171 I/Os, multiple protocol converters can coexist on a single device with shared address decoding and interrupt logic. The industrial-grade temperature range suits outdoor telecom equipment, while the 5V I/O tolerance simplifies interface to legacy microcontrollers. The 125 MHz internal frequency easily handles standard UART rates up to 921.6 kbaud and SPI clocks up to 25 MHz.
Recommended
Machine Control State Machines
The EPF6016QI208-3N serves as the central sequencer in CNC machines, conveyor controllers, and packaging equipment, implementing complex multi-state control logic that would otherwise require a microcontroller or custom state-machine IC. Its 132 LABs and 1,320 LEs provide ample capacity for stepper/servo control loops, sensor debouncing, safety interlocks, and HMI interface logic. The 171 I/Os accommodate encoder inputs, limit switches, relay drivers, and operator-panel LEDs without external muxing.
Recommended
Educational Logic Design Platform
The EPF6016QI208-3N is widely adopted in university digital-logic courses as a teaching vehicle for VHDL/Verilog design, FPGA configuration flows, and timing analysis. Its manageable 16K-gate capacity allows students to focus on architectural learning rather than resource management. The 208-PQFP package on development boards provides accessible probing points for laboratory exercises. Legacy MAX+PLUS II design software remains freely available, supporting a long-tail educational ecosystem that modern Quartus Prime has not displaced.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF6016QI208-3 | EPF6016QC208-3N | EPF6016QC208-3 | EPF6016AQC208-3N | EPF6016AQC208-3 | EPF6016AQC208-2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 208-PQFP / 208-BFQFP | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same |
| Usable Gates | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| Logic Elements | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 |
| User I/Os | 171 | 171 | 171 | 171 | 171 | 171 | 171 |
| Speed Grade | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 (A-speed) | -3 (A-speed) | -2 (faster than -3) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (Industrial) | 0C to +85C (Industrial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) |
| Lead-Free (RoHS) | Yes (N suffix) | No (leaded) | Yes (N suffix) | No (leaded) | Yes (N suffix) | No (leaded) | Yes (N suffix) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade with lead-free finish (vs EPF6016QC208-3N)
- Lead-free termination for RoHS compliance (vs EPF6016QI208-3)
- Balanced density at 16K gates (vs EPF6016AQC208-2N)
Design Notes
The EPF6016QI208-3N requires a stable 5.0V VCCINT supply with ±5% tolerance for the core logic. Decouple VCCINT with one 100 µF bulk capacitor plus four 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors distributed around the package perimeter. Each VCCIO bank (banks 1-8) must be powered from a single rail - mixing 5V and 3.3V on the same bank is forbidden per the FLEX 6000 datasheet. Estimated: ICCINT quiescent current ~5 mA, ICCIO per bank ~10 mA at 10 MHz toggle rate.
The 208-PQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads and is suitable for 4-layer or 6-layer PCB designs. Provide a continuous ground plane directly under the device to minimize inductance in power/ground paths. Keep all 5V and 3.3V supply traces at least 2 mm wide and route configuration signals (DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) on inner layers with ground shielding to avoid noise coupling during power-up configuration.
Do not attempt to use modern Quartus Prime (15.0+) to compile FLEX 6000 designs - support was removed after Quartus II 13.0sp1. Use Altera MAX+PLUS II baseline 10.2 or Quartus II 13.0sp1 for design entry. Verify JTAG chain integrity before configuration - a missing TCK pull-up or incorrect BSDL file will prevent successful configuration. Do not exceed 25 MHz on the DCLK pin during passive serial configuration, as this violates the FLEX 6000 datasheet AC specification.
Differential pair routing is not natively supported on FLEX 6000 I/O; if your design requires LVDS or similar signaling, route traces as tightly-coupled 50 ohm microstrip with matched lengths (±10 mils) and use external LVDS transceivers. Place the configuration EPROM within 6 inches of the FPGA DCLK/DATA0 pins to minimize signal degradation during configuration loading. Add a 1 kΩ pull-up to nCONFIG and a 10 kΩ pull-up to nSTATUS.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per the 'N' suffix in the part number (matte-tin Pb-free finish). Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this part targets industrial, not automotive applications. Halogen-free status not specified in available data.
