EPF6024AQI208-7 - 24K Gate FLEX 6000 FPGA 208-PQFP | Altera
MPN: EPF6024AQI208-7 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32.5 | $32.50 |
| 10 | $28.75 | $287.50 |
| 100 | $24 | $2,400.00 |
| 500 | $19.5 | $9,750.00 |
| 1,000 | $16.25 | $16,250.00 |
EPF6024AQI208-7 Overview
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of integrated circuit containing programmable logic blocks, configurable interconnects, and configurable I/O cells, designed to be configured by the customer or designer after manufacturing. FPGAs sit at the top of the digital logic hierarchy (logic cell -> logic block -> programmable logic device -> FPGA -> programmable logic IC) and serve as a flexible alternative to fixed-function ASICs, particularly suited for low-to-medium-volume production, prototyping, and designs requiring post-deployment updates.
Key features of the EPF6024AQI208-7 include 1,960 logic elements, 171 maximum user I/O pins, 196 flipflops, and continuous SRAM-based configuration supporting JTAG-based in-system programmability (ISP). The OptiFLEX architecture combines FastTrack interconnect with localized logic-array blocks (LABs), achieving deterministic timing with typical pin-to-pin delays down to 8 ns at the -7 speed grade. The device operates from a 5.0 V core (VCCINT) with 3.3 V or 5.0 V tolerant I/O banks selectable per pin.
Typical applications include glue-logic replacement, interface bridging, bus arbitration, state-machine controllers, and peripheral expansion in industrial control, telecommunications, and embedded computing platforms. The -7 speed grade and industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C) make it suitable for moderate-speed control-plane functions where flexibility and fast time-to-market outweigh raw logic density.
When designing with the EPF6024AQI208-7, use the Altera MAX+PLUS II or Quartus design environment for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis. Provide a 5.0 V VCCINT rail with at least 1 uF of bulk decoupling near the supply pins, and ensure all configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL) are pulled to the correct logic level for the chosen configuration mode.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives from the FLEX 6000 line, lifecycle signals, and practical design notes not found in a single manufacturer datasheet, helping sourcing engineers and FPGA designers evaluate the EPF6024AQI208-7 against modern alternatives.
Drop-in alternatives for EPF6024AQI208-7 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →EPF6024AQI208-7 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | FLEX 6000 |
| Logic Elements | 1,960 |
| Typical Gates | 24,000 |
| Maximum User I/O | 171 |
| Flipflops | 196 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 26 |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | 0 (FLEX 6000 uses distributed RAM only) |
| Speed Grade | -7 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Supply Voltage VCCINT | 5.0 V |
| I/O Voltage Tolerance | 3.3 V / 5.0 V |
| Configuration Method | SRAM (JTAG/ISP) |
| Package | 208-Pin PQFP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant per distributor listings |
EPF6024AQI208-7 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 5 | VCCINT — 5.0 V core supply |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 11 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 reference voltage (3.3 V or 5.0 V) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 23 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 26 | VCCINT — 5.0 V core supply |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 32 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 36 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 reference voltage |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 39 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 47 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 51 | VCCINT — 5.0 V core supply |
| Pin 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
Typical Applications
EPF6024AQI208-7 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Glue-Logic Replacement, Telecommunications Interface Bridging, Peripheral Expansion and Bus Arbitration, State-Machine Controllers, Legacy Hardware Reproduction, ASIC Prototyping and Pre-Silicon Validation.
Industrial Glue-Logic Replacement
The EPF6024AQI208-7 fits industrial glue-logic consolidation by replacing 5-15 discrete 74-series TTL or CMOS packages with a single reconfigurable device, reducing PCB area by up to 70% and BOM count. The 24,000-gate capacity handles typical bus-isolation, signal-conditioning, and address-decoding tasks in PLC backplanes and motor-control boards. The -7 speed grade with ~8 ns pin-to-pin delay suits control-plane signals rather than high-speed datapath logic. Industrial -40C to +85C rating and 5.0 V VCCINT compatibility with legacy 74-series logic rails make migration drop-in. Designers use the Quartus MAX+PLUS II toolchain to integrate AND/OR/XOR gates, flipflops, and tri-state buffers into a single in-system programmable solution.
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Telecommunications Interface Bridging
The EPF6024AQI208-7 serves telecom interface bridging between legacy 5.0 V parallel buses (ISA, PC/104, custom backplanes) and modern 3.3 V peripherals, with 171 user I/O enabling multi-channel voltage translation and protocol conversion. Each I/O pin is individually configurable for 3.3 V or 5.0 V signaling, eliminating external level shifters. The 1,960 logic elements accommodate UART, SPI, I2C, and custom synchronous-protocol state machines. SRAM-based configuration allows field firmware updates via JTAG during telecom equipment commissioning. The 208-PQFP package suits 1.6 mm board-stack assembly typical of central-office line cards.
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Peripheral Expansion and Bus Arbitration
The EPF6024AQI208-7 fits peripheral expansion and bus arbitration in embedded computing platforms where multiple masters compete for a shared ISA, VME, or proprietary backplane. The 196 flipflops support request-grant state machines, while 24,000 gates implement address decoding, wait-state generation, and DMA handshaking. Industrial temperature operation supports factory-floor SBCs and ruggedized MIL-STD-1553 interfaces. The device's SRAM configuration supports post-deployment protocol updates as the backplane evolves. Quartus IP libraries provide ready-made arbiter cores to accelerate development.
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State-Machine Controllers
The EPF6024AQI208-7 implements complex multi-state control sequences in industrial automation, replacing 10-20 PAL/GAL devices with one reconfigurable part. The 1,960 logic elements and 196 flipflops easily hold Mealy and Moore machines with 20-50 states, including debouncing, edge detection, and timing windows. OptiFLEX FastTrack interconnect guarantees deterministic tCO and tSU timing for closed-loop control. The -7 speed grade suits cycle times above 100 ns typical of conveyor, valve, and interlock logic. JTAG-based ISP enables last-minute state-graph tuning during factory acceptance testing.
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Legacy Hardware Reproduction
The EPF6024AQI208-7 enables exact reproduction of legacy industrial control boards where the original FLEX 6000 design must be manufactured for spare-parts support over 10-20 year equipment lifecycles. Because the EPF6024AQI208-7 is pin-compatible with EPF6024AQI208-3 and -4 speed grades, board rework is unnecessary when substituting. The 208-PQFP footprint and 5.0 V supply match legacy schematics without modification. Excess-inventory sourcing through distributors like Jotrin and FPGAkey supports low-volume spares production. Designers preserve the original MAX+PLUS II bitstream for bit-exact reproduction.
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ASIC Prototyping and Pre-Silicon Validation
The EPF6024AQI208-7 serves as a low-cost prototyping vehicle for ASIC RTL validation in the 10,000-25,000 gate range, allowing design teams to verify firmware and bench tests before committing to mask costs. The OptiFLEX architecture closely emulates standard-cell ASIC timing characteristics. In-system programmability via JTAG accelerates iterative design cycles. The 208-PQFP package is hand-solderable for early engineering builds. Although newer Cyclone FPGAs offer higher density, the EPF6024AQI208-7 remains in use at defense and aerospace firms with long qualification cycles tied to FLEX 6000 tooling.
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Engineering reference data for EPF6024AQI208-7 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPF6024AQI208-3 | EPF6024AQI208-4 | EPF6016QI208-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 208-PQFP | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same |
| Speed Grade | -7 (~8 ns tPD) | -3 (~3 ns tPD) | -4 (~5 ns tPD) | -3 (~3 ns tPD) |
| Typical Gates | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 16,000 |
| Logic Elements | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,320 |
| Maximum User I/O | 171 | 171 | 171 | 171 |
| Flipflops | 196 | 196 | 196 | 132 |
| VCCINT | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade in the same 208-PQFP package (vs EPF6024AQC208-3)
- Higher logic density than EPF6016 family in same footprint (vs EPF6016QI208-3)
- Cost-optimized speed grade for control-plane logic (vs EPF6024AQI208-3)
Design Notes
Estimated: The EPF6024AQI208-7 requires a stable 5.0 V VCCINT supply with at least 1 uF of bulk decoupling within 25 mm of the supply pins. During configuration, peak Icc may reach 500 mA; post-configuration quiescent current at 24,000-gate utilization typically settles to 50-150 mA. Add 0.1 uF high-frequency bypass caps on every VCCINT/VCCIO pair to suppress simultaneous-switching noise from the FastTrack interconnect. VCCIO banks may be tied to 3.3 V or 5.0 V independently for mixed-voltage designs.
Use a four-layer PCB with a dedicated ground plane directly beneath the 208-PQFP footprint to minimize return-path inductance for the 171 user I/O pins. Route all configuration signals (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0) as short, impedance-controlled traces and keep them away from switching I/O. The PQFP-208 package has 0.5 mm pitch leads; use solder paste with Type 3 or finer spheres and follow JEDEC J-STD-020 MSL-2 handling for the 208-PQFP. Provide a JTAG header for in-system programming access.
Do not assume the EPF6024AQI208-7 (industrial -40C to +85C) is interchangeable with EPF6024AQC208-3 (commercial 0C to +70C) on the same PCB; the 'I' vs 'C' suffix indicates different temperature grades. MSEL pins must be tied to the correct logic level for the chosen configuration mode (AS, PS, JTAG), or the device will fail to configure. Configuration time for a full 24,000-gate bitstream via serial mode can exceed 100 ms; ensure the host MCU does not handshake with the FPGA before CONF_DONE rises.
Compliance Information
RoHS3 compliant per Alibaba listing snippet. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral statements not in verified web data and marked unknown. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an industrial FPGA, not an automotive-grade part.
