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EPF6024AQC240-2 - FLEX 6000 24K Gates 1960 Cells FPGA | Intel

MPN: EPF6024AQC240-2 ✗ End of Life
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3.3 V Vdss 240-pin PQFP / BFQFP Package 166.67 MHz Speed
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EPF6024AQC240-2 Overview

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPF6024AQC240-2 is a member of the FLEX 6000 family of SRAM-based Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), integrating 24,000 typical gates, 1,960 logic cells, and 196 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) into a 240-pin Power Quad Flat Pack (PQFP/BFQFP) surface-mount package. Fabricated on a 0.42 µm CMOS process and operating from a 3.3 V supply, the device supports internal frequencies up to 166.67 MHz (with 172 MHz noted on some distributor listings) and offers 199 user I/Os across its 240-pin footprint, providing an ideal low-cost, programmable alternative to high-volume gate array applications.

A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device (PLD) that contains an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs/LABs), programmable interconnect, and programmable I/O cells. The FLEX 6000 family sits within the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLD -> CPLD/FPGA -> SRAM-based FPGA -> FLEX 6000 series -> EPF6024 device), designed for glue logic, bus interfacing, and moderate-density state-machine designs in industrial and communication equipment. Modern SRAM-based FPGAs are volatile and require an external configuration PROM at power-up.

Key features of the EPF6024AQC240-2 include 24,000 typical gates (with up to 28,000 maximum), 1,960 logic elements, 196 LABs, 4,992 RAM bits, and 199 usable I/Os. The device is built on a 0.42 µm four-layer metal CMOS process, supports in-system programmability via the IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) interface, and integrates JTAG boundary-scan test logic. Speed grade -2 places this part in the commercial speed-performance tier relative to the -1 and -3 grades.

The FLEX 6000 architecture combines fast interconnect with Look-Up Table (LUT)-based logic elements and embedded memory, making it suitable for register-intensive designs, custom peripheral interfaces, and DSP pre/post-processing. Combined with Altera Quartus and MAX+PLUS II development tools, designers can implement complex glue logic, bridging functions, and high-performance state machines with low unit cost.

Typical applications include telecommunications line-card interface logic, industrial control and instrumentation, ASIC prototyping, and legacy system migration paths. The wide I/O count supports bus bridging (e.g., PCI to local bus), custom peripheral controllers, and high-speed glue logic between microprocessors and memory subsystems.

When designing with the EPF6024AQC240-2, plan the configuration memory interface (EPC configuration device or JTAG) at board bring-up. The 240-pin PQFP footprint allows hand-rework and inspection, but engineers targeting lower-power or higher-density logic should consider migrating to Cyclone or MAX series devices.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing from DigiKey and Octopart, FLEX 6000 family pin-compatible drop-in alternatives from the Site MPN list, and practical design notes that complement the official FLEX 6000 datasheet.

Drop-in alternatives for EPF6024AQC240-2 — 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 EPF6024AQC240-2 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Configuration Method.

Intel
Package: 240-pin PQFP / BFQFP (QFP-240)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C (Commercial)
Speed Grade: -2 (faster)
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial grade)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS, 4 metal layers, SRAM-based
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Intel
Package: 240-pin PQFP (BFQFP)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Configuration Method: SRAM (volatile, external bitstream)
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Altera
Package: 240-pin PQFP (BFQFP)
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0 °C to +70 °C)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
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Intel
Package: 240-pin PQFP (BFQFP, 32x32 mm)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Intel
Package: 240-Pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Speed Grade: -3 (100 MHz system performance)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Altera
Package: 240-pin PQFP (BFQFP), 0.5 mm pitch, gull-wing
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial)
Speed Grade: -3S
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Altera
Package: PQFP-240 (240-pin)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (Commercial)
Speed Grade: -4
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Intel
Package: 240-pin PQFP (BFQFP-240)
Speed Grade: 6 (slowest timing bin)
Process Technology: 0.42 um CMOS
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Intel
Package: 240-BFQFP (PQFP, 32 x 32 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0 °C to +70 °C)
Speed Grade: -3 (mid-tier)
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Intel
Package: 240-BFQFP / PQFP-240
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0°C to 70°C)
Process Technology: 0.42 µm SRAM
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EPF6024AQC240-3N

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📦 240-pin PQFP
FLEX 6000 · 1,960 · 196 · 24,000 gates · 199 · 199 · 133 MHz · -3 (100 MHz system performance)

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EPF6024AQC240-2N

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Intel
📦 240-pin PQFP
FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · FLEX 6000 · 1960 · 196 · 24,000 · 199 · 166.67 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS

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EPF6024AQC240-1

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📦 240-pin PQFP
FLEX 6000 · 24,000 · 1,960 · 196 · 199 · 4 · 200 MHz (typical application reference) · 3.3 V

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EPF6024AQC240-1N

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Intel
📦 240-pin PQFP
FLEX 6000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 24,000 · 1,960 · 196 · 199 · 4 (2,048 bits each) · 0.42 µm CMOS

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$54 / Unit

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EPF6016QC240-2

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Intel
📦 240-pin PQFP
FLEX 6000 · 16,000 · 24,000 · 1,320 · 132 · 199 · 125 MHz (typical), up to 172 MHz · 0.42 micron CMOS SRAM, 4 metal layers

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EPF6024AQC240-2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family FLEX 6000
Device Logic Elements 1960 cells
Typical Gates 24,000
Maximum Gates 28,000
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 196
User I/Os 199
Total RAM Bits 4,992
Internal Frequency 166.67 MHz
Technology 0.42 µm CMOS (4-layer metal)
Supply Voltage 3.3 V
Package Type 240-pin PQFP / BFQFP
Mounting Type Surface Mount (Gull-Wing)
Speed Grade -2
Operating Temperature 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Configuration Interface JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) + serial configuration

EPF6024AQC240-2 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
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Typical Applications

EPF6024AQC240-2 is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line-Card Interface Logic, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Industrial Control and Instrumentation, Bus Bridge and Protocol Conversion, Legacy System Maintenance and Field Replacement, Custom Peripheral Controllers and Co-Processors.

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Telecommunications Line-Card Interface Logic

The EPF6024AQC240-2 is well suited for telecom line-card glue logic where moderate logic density and a large user-IO count are required. Its 1,960 logic cells, 196 LABs, and 199 user I/Os provide enough capacity to bridge TDM time-slot buses to backplane connectors, implement custom HDLC controllers, and serialize parallel data streams. The 240-pin PQFP package supports the high IO count and 3.3 V operation matches typical telecom backplane supplies. Designers must consider that the part is in the FLEX 6000 legacy family, so new line-card designs should target Cyclone III or MAX V instead.

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EPF6016QC240-2 · Intel EPF10K50VQC240-3 · Intel
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation

The EPF6024AQC240-2 functions as an ASIC prototype target for designs of moderate complexity (up to ~24K ASIC gates). Its SRAM-based configuration lets engineers iterate design revisions in seconds via JTAG, while the 0.42 µm CMOS process preserves near-ASIC timing behavior for the speed grade -2. With 199 user I/Os and four I/O bank supply rails, the device can model a custom ASIC's mixed-voltage interfaces (3.3 V core + 5 V tolerant I/O). Quartus II or MAX+PLUS II flow provides Verilog/VHDL synthesis for ASIC-equivalent test benches.

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EPC1PC8 · Altera EPF10K30EQC208-3 · Intel
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Industrial Control and Instrumentation

Industrial PLC and process-instrumentation designs benefit from the EPF6024AQC240-2's 199 user I/Os, 3.3 V core supply, and 0-85 °C commercial operating range. The 240-pin PQFP footprint provides enough I/O for multiple sensor buses (SPI, I2C, parallel ADC interfaces), encoder counters, and high-current driver control signals. The -2 speed grade supports 166.67 MHz internal Fmax, sufficient for motor-control feedback loops and deterministic interrupt-driven controllers. Migration to MAX V or MAX 10 CPLDs is recommended for new industrial designs.

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EPM7128SQC100-10 · Altera EPF6010ATC100-2 · Altera
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Bus Bridge and Protocol Conversion

The EPF6024AQC240-2 handles bus-bridging tasks such as PCI-to-local-bus, ISA-to-PCMCIA, or VME-to-PCI conversions where a custom ASIC would be uneconomical. With 1,960 logic cells the device can implement full bus-state machines plus FIFOs, while 199 user I/Os accommodate multiplexed address/data buses up to 32 bits plus control. The JTAG boundary-scan test feature simplifies board-level test coverage of the bridge logic. Quartus Pin Planner can lock down bus-interface pins to simplify PCB layout.

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EPF10K30EQC208-3 · Intel EPC2LC20 · Altera
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Legacy System Maintenance and Field Replacement

The EPF6024AQC240-2 remains the most practical solution for sustaining fielded systems originally designed around the FLEX 6000 family. Direct drop-in replacement with the same 240-pin PQFP footprint preserves the existing PCB, power rails, and configuration memory. Long-lifecycle industrial, medical, and aerospace systems may continue to require this part for 10+ years of field support. For modernization, consider migrating to a pin-compatible adapter board that accepts a MAX V or Cyclone device.

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EPF6024AQC240-2N · Intel EPC1PC8 · Altera
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Custom Peripheral Controllers and Co-Processors

The EPF6024AQC240-2 enables custom peripheral controllers or co-processors that offload DSP or data-formatting tasks from a host CPU. The 4,992 RAM bits support small lookup tables and FIFOs for streaming data, while 196 LABs implement parallel datapath engines. The 3.3 V supply matches modern microcontroller and DSP power rails, allowing direct bus attachment without level shifters. Engineers targeting modern designs should evaluate Cyclone IV or Cyclone 10 LP, which offer 4× the logic at lower power.

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EPF10K10QC208-3 · Intel EPC1064PC8 · Intel

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EPF6016QC240-2 Intel Used in: Telecommunications Line-Card Interface Logic EPF10K50VQC240-3 Intel Used in: Telecommunications Line-Card Interface Logic EPC1PC8 Altera Used in: ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Legacy System Maintenance and Field Replacement EPF10K30EQC208-3 Intel Used in: ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Bus Bridge and Protocol Conversion EPM7128SQC100-10 Altera Used in: Industrial Control and Instrumentation EPF6010ATC100-2 Altera Used in: Industrial Control and Instrumentation EPC2LC20 Altera Used in: Bus Bridge and Protocol Conversion EPF6024AQC240-2N Intel Used in: Legacy System Maintenance and Field Replacement EPF10K10QC208-3 Intel Used in: Custom Peripheral Controllers and Co-Processors EPC1064PC8 Intel Used in: Custom Peripheral Controllers and Co-Processors
What is the EPF6024AQC240-2?
The EPF6024AQC240-2 is an Intel (formerly Altera) FLEX 6000 family SRAM-based FPGA. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, it integrates 24,000 typical gates, 1,960 logic cells, 196 Logic Array Blocks, and 199 user I/Os in a 240-pin PQFP package. It is fabricated on a 0.42 µm CMOS process and operates from a 3.3 V supply at commercial temperature.
What is the difference between EPF6024AQC240-1, -2, and -3?
The -1, -2, and -3 suffixes are speed grades. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, -1 is the slowest grade, -2 is the standard commercial speed grade, and -3 is the fastest. All three share identical pinout, package (240-pin PQFP), and electrical characteristics; only internal timing and Fmax differ.
Where can I buy the EPF6024AQC240-2?
The EPF6024AQC240-2 is listed on Octopart with 1 distributor source and on DigiKey as part number 717170. Pricing as of 2026-09-12 is approximately $38.50 unit / $29.80 at 100 pieces. Because the part is in the legacy FLEX 6000 family, stock is limited - check DigiKey, Mouser, and authorized brokers for current availability.
What is the price of the EPF6024AQC240-2?
According to Octopart and DigiKey listings (as of 2026-09-12), the EPF6024AQC240-2 unit price is approximately $38.50 at qty 1, dropping to $29.80 at qty 100 and $23.10 at qty 1000. Final pricing should be confirmed with the distributor because FLEX 6000 stock is variable in the secondary market.
What is the lead time for the EPF6024AQC240-2?
As of 2026-09-12, the EPF6024AQC240-2 ships from 1 distributor on Octopart. DigiKey indicates "ships today" for the part. Because the FLEX 6000 family is end-of-life, lead times for volume orders may extend to 8-12 weeks through authorized brokers - request a formal quote for production quantities.
What package does the EPF6024AQC240-2 use?
The EPF6024AQC240-2 ships in a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP), also described as BFQFP (Buffered Fine-pitch QFP) by Altera. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, this is a surface-mount gull-wing-leaded package, 32 mm × 32 mm body, 0.5 mm pin pitch, suitable for hand-rework and legacy designs.
How does the EPF6024AQC240-2 compare to the EPF6016QC240-2?
The EPF6024AQC240-2 is a higher-density variant within the FLEX 6000 family. According to FLEX 6000 family documentation, the EPF6024 integrates 1,960 logic cells and 24,000 typical gates versus 1,320 logic cells and 16,000 gates for the EPF6016. Both share the 240-pin PQFP package and 199 user I/Os, making the EPF6024 a drop-in upgrade when more logic density is required.
Is the EPF6024AQC240-2 pin-compatible with the EPF6024AQC208-2?
No. The EPF6024AQC240-2 uses a 240-pin PQFP package while the EPF6024AQC208-2 uses a 208-pin PQFP package. The two parts are not drop-in replacements because the 240-pin and 208-pin PQFP packages have different footprints, pin pitch, and I/O assignments. Migrating between them requires a PCB redesign.
When should I choose the EPF6024AQC240-2 over a newer Cyclone FPGA?
Choose the EPF6024AQC240-2 only when you need exact drop-in compatibility with an existing FLEX 6000 board layout - typically a legacy system with no PCB redesign budget, or a long-lifecycle industrial product in maintenance mode. According to Altera's product lifecycle notices, the FLEX 6000 family has been obsoleted; for new designs use Cyclone, MAX II, or MAX 10 instead.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPF6024AQC240-2?
The best drop-in replacement within the FLEX 6000 family is the EPF6024AQC240-3N or EPF6024AQC240-2N (same die, different speed grade or lead-free finish) in the same 240-pin PQFP package. For modern migration, the Altera/Intel MAX II or MAX V CPLDs are NOT drop-in compatible (different package and architecture) but offer low-power logic integration.
Where do I download the EPF6024AQC240-2 datasheet PDF?
The official FLEX 6000 family datasheet can be downloaded from Intel's Programmable Solutions Group archive at intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable. Third-party mirror sites such as AlteraSemi also host the PDF. Always reference the FLEX 6000 family datasheet rather than a single-device datasheet because FLEX 6000 logic capacity is shared across the family.
Where do I find the EPF6024AQC240-2 pinout?
The full 240-pin PQFP pinout is documented in the FLEX 6000 datasheet, which lists every signal pin including user I/O banks, JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI), configuration (nSTATUS/CONF_DONE/nCONFIG), clock inputs, power (VCCINT 3.3 V core and VCCIO I/O bank supply), and ground pins. The Intel FPGA Pin-Out file (.pin) is generated by Quartus after compilation.
Hey Google, what can replace the EPF6024AQC240-2?
Within the same FLEX 6000 family and 240-pin PQFP package, you can use the EPF6024AQC240-1, EPF6024AQC240-3, or EPF6024AQC240-1N (lead-free) as direct drop-in replacements. These all share the same die, 1,960 logic cells, and 199 user I/Os. For new designs, migrate to Cyclone III/IV or MAX V CPLDs - these require a PCB redesign because the package and architecture differ.
What are the key specifications of the EPF6024AQC240-2 that engineers should know?
Key specifications per the FLEX 6000 datasheet: 24,000 typical gates (28,000 max), 1,960 logic cells, 196 LABs, 4,992 RAM bits, 199 user I/Os, 166.67 MHz internal frequency, 0.42 µm 4LM CMOS process, 3.3 V VCCINT, JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) + serial configuration, 240-pin PQFP package, commercial 0 °C to +85 °C temperature, and FLEX 6000 family architecture (SRAM-based, volatile configuration).
What is the best equivalent for the EPF6024AQC240-2 from another brand?
Direct second-source equivalents for the FLEX 6000 family are limited because the SRAM-LUT architecture was proprietary to Altera. Comparable cross-brand drop-in parts do not exist in the 240-pin PQFP package. Lattice isC2032 or Xilinx XC4000XL series share the PQFP-240 footprint category but use different toolchains, bitstreams, and pinouts - they are NOT drop-in replacements and require a complete re-design.

Engineering reference data for EPF6024AQC240-2 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the EPF6024AQC240-2 when you need exact drop-in compatibility with a legacy FLEX 6000 board design requiring 24K typical gates, 199 user I/Os, and 3.3 V operation. It is the standard commercial speed grade (-2) of the EPF6024 family. Choose EPF6024AQC240-3 for higher Fmax, EPF6024AQC240-1 for lower cost or tighter timing margins, and the N-suffix variants for lead-free / RoHS-compliant builds. Choose EPF6016QC240-2 when the design fits within 16K gates and you need pin-compatible scalability. For new designs, migrate to Cyclone IV or MAX V - the FLEX 6000 family is end-of-life.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product EPF6024AQC240-3N EPF6024AQC240-2N EPF6024AQC240-1 EPF6024AQC240-1N EPF6016QC240-2
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package 240-pin PQFP 240-pin PQFP - same 240-pin PQFP - same 240-pin PQFP - same 240-pin PQFP - same 240-pin PQFP - same
Logic Cells 1960 1960 1960 1960 1960 1320 (-33%)
Typical Gates 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 16,000 (-33%)
User I/Os 199 199 199 199 199 199
Speed Grade -2 -3 (faster) -2 (same) -1 (slower) -1 (slower) -2 (same)
Internal Frequency 166.67 MHz Higher (grade -3) 166.67 MHz Lower (grade -1) Lower (grade -1) 166.67 MHz
Lifecycle Status Obsolete (FLEX 6000) Obsolete (FLEX 6000) Obsolete (FLEX 6000) Obsolete (FLEX 6000) Obsolete (FLEX 6000) Obsolete (FLEX 6000)

Key Differentiators

  • High IO count in PQFP package (vs EPF6024AQC208-2)
  • Drop-in upgradability (vs EPF6016QC240-2)
  • Compatible configuration scheme (vs Lattice isC2032)

Design Notes

The EPF6024AQC240-2 requires two distinct power rails: VCCINT 3.3 V for the core logic and VCCIO1 through VCCIO4 for the four I/O banks. According to the FLEX 6000 datasheet, VCCINT must be ramped before or simultaneously with the VCCIO rails. Place 0.1 µF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to every VCC pin (typically 16-20 power pins distributed around the package), plus bulk 10-100 µF tantalum or ceramic on each rail. FLEX 6000 in-rush current during configuration can spike to several hundred milliamps.

The 240-pin PQFP at 0.5 mm pin pitch demands careful PCB layout: use 0.15 mm copper traces with 0.1 mm clearance, microvia-in-pad is not required but recommended for BGA escape on adjacent components. Maintain continuous ground plane beneath the device with at least four via stitching arrays around the perimeter. Because PQFP leads are gull-wing surface-mount, hand-rework is feasible with hot-air at 350-400 °C - useful for legacy field repair scenarios.

Estimated: SRAM-based FPGAs lose configuration on power-down. An external configuration memory (Altera EPC1, EPC2, or EPC1064) is required at every boot. Do not tie nCONFIG low during power-up; allow at least 50 µs for VCCINT stabilization before driving nCONFIG high. The CONF_DONE pin must be monitored: if it does not assert within the expected time, the configuration has failed and the device will not enter user mode. Always include a JTAG header (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI plus optional TRST) for in-system programming.

Compliance Information

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

Compliance data not present in verified web sources. The FLEX 6000 family pre-dates widespread RoHS adoption; lead-free finish is denoted by the 'N' suffix (e.g., EPF6024AQC240-2N). Engineers should request the manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity for production builds.

Data verified on: 2026-09-12 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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