EPF6016QC208-3

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EPF6016QC208-3 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the FLEX 6000 family. It utilizes the OptiFLEX architecture, providing 16,000 typical gates and 1,320 logic elements (LEs). The device features 171 I/O pins and operates at a supply voltage of 5.0 V. It is housed in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) package. The -3 speed grade supports performance up to 133 MHz for counters and accumulators, with pin-to-pin delays of 16.6 ns.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• OptiFLEX architecture with 1,320 LEs and 196 Logic Array Blocks (LABs)
• FastTrack Interconnect for continuous routing and predictable delays
• Built-in JTAG boundary-scan test circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990
• Supports In-Circuit Reconfigurability (ICR) via external configuration devices

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2 compliant peripheral interfaces
• High-speed arithmetic functions using dedicated carry chains
• Prototyping and design testing for gate array applications
• Wide fan-in logic functions utilizing cascade chains

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels as this part is from an established FPGA family. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity handling requirements prior to assembly. Check for specific manufacturing date codes if long-term availability is required.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select the EPF6016QC208-3 when 5.0 V operation is required within the FLEX 6000 series. Compare against EPF6016A variants if 3.3 V operation is needed. Ensure the 208-pin PQFP footprint matches the PCB layout constraints. Verify that the 133 MHz speed grade meets the timing requirements of the target application.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component is part of the Altera FLEX 6000 programmable logic device family. It shares the same frame and pin compatibility with other devices in the series, such as the EPF6010A and EPF6024A, facilitating design flexibility across different logic densities within the same package type.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

No direct public substitute part numbers are confirmed in the provided documentation. Consider modern Intel/Altera FPGA families for new designs, as legacy parts may have limited supply.