EPF8452AQC160-4

The EPF8452AQC160-4 is a FLEX 8000 family programmable logic device (PLD) delivered in a 160‑pin quad‑flat package. It implements a compact, register‑rich CMOS FPGA architecture designed for control, interfacing and datapath logic where a balance of gate count, registers and I/O density is required.

Targeted for commercial applications, the device offers in‑system configuration capability and family features that simplify high‑speed logic, bus integration and coprocessor tasks while operating from a 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply and a 0 °C to 70 °C temperature range.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity – 336 logic elements organized across 42 logic array blocks, providing approximately 4,000 usable gates for glue logic, state machines and moderate combinational/digital signal tasks.
• I/O and Pin Count – Up to 120 user I/O pins in a high‑pin‑count package to support multiple buses and parallel interfaces.
• Package & Mounting – Supplied in a 160‑BQFP package (supplier device package listed as 160‑PQFP, 28×28); surface‑mount mounting for compact PCB integration.
• Power and Temperature – Nominal 5 V operation with a supply range of 4.75 V to 5.25 V and a commercial operating range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• FLEX 8000 Family Architecture – Benefits from the family’s FastTrack® continuous routing structure, compact 4‑input LUTs with programmable registers, dedicated carry and cascade chains, and tri‑state emulation for predictable performance and efficient arithmetic implementation.
• System Features – Family‑level support for in‑circuit reconfigurability via external configuration devices or intelligent controllers and built‑in test support through JTAG boundary‑scan on selected devices.
• Output Control – Programmable output slew‑rate control to help manage switching noise on I/O lines.
• Design Ecosystem – Supported by the Altera MAX+PLUS II development system and common EDA flows for place‑and‑route and simulation (family documentation specifies tool support and netlist compatibility).
• Compliance – RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) – Multiple storage elements and register‑rich architecture support moderate DSP and data transformation tasks where pipeline registers and predictable interconnect matter.
• Bus Interfaces & TTL Integration – High I/O count and 5 V I/O compatibility make the device suitable for TTL integration and multi‑bus interface logic.
• Coprocessor & Glue Logic – Compact LUTs, dedicated carry/cascade chains and peripheral registers enable fast arithmetic, counters and register‑based functions used in coprocessor and control logic.
• High‑Speed Controllers – Predictable routing and programmable slew control are useful when implementing timing‑sensitive controllers and interface logic.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic Density: 336 logic elements and ~4,000 gates provide a mid‑range capacity suitable for integrating multiple functions without excessive device overhead.
• High I/O Integration: 120 user I/O pins in a 160‑pin package allow consolidation of multiple parallel buses and interfaces into a single device, reducing system BOM.
• Predictable Routing: FastTrack® interconnect and dedicated arithmetic chains deliver consistent timing behavior, simplifying timing closure for control and datapath logic.
• In‑System Flexibility: Family support for in‑circuit reconfigurability enables field updates and design iteration without board rework.
• Established Tooling: Supported by MAX+PLUS II and common EDA tool flows for development, simulation and automatic place‑and‑route to accelerate time‑to‑prototype.
• RoHS Compliant & Surface Mount: Meets RoHS requirements and is provided in a surface‑mount 160‑pin package for modern PCB assembly processes.

Why Choose EPF8452AQC160-4?

The EPF8452AQC160-4 positions itself as a commercially graded FLEX 8000 device that brings together moderate logic capacity, high I/O density and family‑level architectural features aimed at bus interfacing, control and datapath tasks. Its 5 V supply range, surface‑mount 160‑pin package and predictably routed logic make it a practical choice for designers needing configurable logic with robust tool support.

With MAX+PLUS II and broad EDA compatibility noted for the FLEX 8000 family, this part is suited for teams that require a documented development flow and the ability to implement in‑system configuration and boundary‑scan testing where applicable.

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