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FLEX 6000
Programmable Logic
Device Family
March 2001, ver. 4.1 Data Sheet
A-DS-F6000-04.1
Features... ■Provides an ideal low-cost, programmable alternative to high-
volume gate array applications and allows fast design changes
during prototyping or design testing
■Product features
– Register-rich, look-up table- (LUT-) based architecture
– OptiFLEX® architecture that increases device area efficiency
– Typical gates ranging from 5,000 to 24,000 gates (see Table 1)
– Built-in low-skew clock distribution tree
– 100% functional testing of all devices; test vectors or scan chains
are not required
■System-level features
– In-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via external configuration
device or intelligent controller
– 5.0-V devices are fully compliant with peripheral component
interconnect Special Interest Group (PCI SIG) PCI Local Bus
Specification, Revision 2.2
– Built-in Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) boundary-scan test
(BST) circuitry compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990, available
without consuming additional device logic
–MultiVolt
TM I/O interface operation, allowing a device to bridge
between systems operating at different voltages
– Low power consumption (typical specification less than 0.5 mA
in standby mode)
– 3.3-V devices support hot-socketing
Note:
(1) The embedded IEEE Std. 1149.1 JTAG circuitry adds up to 14,000 gates in addition to the listed typical gates.
Table 1. FLEX 6000 Device Features
Feature EPF6010A EPF6016 EPF6016A EPF6024A
Typical gates (1) 10,000 16,000 16,000 24,000
Logic elements (LEs) 880 1,320 1,320 1,960
Maximum I/O pins 102 204 171 218
Supply voltage (VCCINT) 3.3 V 5.0 V 3.3 V 3.3 V
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...and More
Features
■Powerful I/O pins
– Individual tri-state output enable control for each pin
– Programmable output slew-rate control to reduce switching
noise
– Fast path from register to I/O pin for fast clock-to-output time
■Flexible interconnect
–FastTrack
® Interconnect continuous routing structure for fast,
predictable interconnect delays
– Dedicated carry chain that implements arithmetic functions such
as fast adders, counters, and comparators (automatically used by
software tools and megafunctions)
– Dedicated cascade chain that implements high-speed, high-fan-
in logic functions (automatically used by software tools and
megafunctions)
– Tri-state emulation that implements internal tri-state networks
– Four low-skew global paths for clock, clear, preset, or logic
signals
■Software design support and automatic place-and-route provided by
Altera’s development system for Windows-based PCs, Sun
SPARCstations, and HP 9000 Series 700/800
■Flexible package options
– Available in a variety of packages with 100 to 256 pins, including
the innovative FineLine BGATM packages (see Table 2)
–SameFrame
TM pin-compatibility (with other FLEX® 6000 devices)
across device densities and pin counts
– Thin quad flat pack (TQFP), plastic quad flat pack (PQFP), and
ball-grid array (BGA) packages (see Table 2)
– Footprint- and pin-compatibility with other FLEX 6000 devices
in the same package
■Additional design entry and simulation support provided by
EDIF 2 0 0 and 3 0 0 netlist files, the library of parameterized modules
(LPM), Verilog HDL, VHDL, DesignWare components, and other
interfaces to popular EDA tools from manufacturers such as
Cadence, Exemplar Logic, Mentor Graphics, OrCAD, Synopsys,
Synplicity, VeriBest, and Viewlogic
Table 2. FLEX 6000 Package Options & I/O Pin Count
Device 100-Pin
TQFP
100-Pin
FineLine BGA
144-Pin
TQFP
208-Pin
PQFP
240-Pin
PQFP
256-Pin
BGA
256-pin
FineLine BGA
EPF6010A 71 102
EPF6016 117 171 199 204
EPF6016A 81 81 117 171 171
EPF6024A 117 171 199 218 219
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
General
Description
The Altera® FLEX 6000 programmable logic device (PLD) family provides
a low-cost alternative to high-volume gate array designs. FLEX 6000
devices are based on the OptiFLEX architecture, which minimizes die size
while maintaining high performance and routability. The devices have
reconfigurable SRAM elements, which give designers the flexibility to
quickly change their designs during prototyping and design testing.
Designers can also change functionality during operation via in-circuit
reconfiguration.
FLEX 6000 devices are reprogrammable, and they are 100% tested prior to
shipment. As a result, designers are not required to generate test vectors
for fault coverage purposes, allowing them to focus on simulation and
design verification. In addition, the designer does not need to manage
inventories of different gate array designs. FLEX 6000 devices are
configured on the board for the specific functionality required.
Table 3 shows FLEX 6000 performance for some common designs. All
performance values shown were obtained using Synopsys DesignWare or
LPM functions. Special design techniques are not required to implement
the applications; the designer simply infers or instantiates a function in a
Verilog HDL, VHDL, Altera Hardware Description Language (AHDL), or
schematic design file.
Note:
(1) This performance value is measured as a pin-to-pin delay.
Table 3. FLEX 6000 Device Performance for Common Designs
Application LEs Used Performance Units
-1 Speed
Grade
-2 Speed
Grade
-3 Speed
Grade
16-bit loadable counter 16 172 153 133 MHz
16-bit accumulator 16 172 153 133 MHz
24-bit accumulator 24 136 123 108 MHz
16-to-1 multiplexer (pin-to-pin) (1) 10 12.1 13.4 16.6 ns
16 × 16 multiplier with a 4-stage pipeline 592 84 67 58 MHz
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Table 4 shows FLEX 6000 performance for more complex designs.
Note:
(1) The applications in this table were created using Altera MegaCoreTM functions.
FLEX 6000 devices are supported by Altera development systems; a
single, integrated package that offers schematic, text (including AHDL),
and waveform design entry, compilation and logic synthesis, full
simulation and worst-case timing analysis, and device configuration. The
Altera software provides EDIF 2 0 0 and 3 0 0, LPM, VHDL, Verilog HDL,
and other interfaces for additional design entry and simulation support
from other industry-standard PC- and UNIX workstation-based EDA
tools.
The Altera software works easily with common gate array EDA tools for
synthesis and simulation. For example, the Altera software can generate
Verilog HDL files for simulation with tools such as Cadence Verilog-XL.
Additionally, the Altera software contains EDA libraries that use device-
specific features such as carry chains which are used for fast counter and
arithmetic functions. For instance, the Synopsys Design Compiler library
supplied with the Altera development systems include DesignWare
functions that are optimized for the FLEX 6000 architecture.
The Altera development system runs on Windows-based PCs, Sun
SPARCstations, and HP 9000 Series 700/800.
fSee the MAX+PLUS II Programmable Logic Development System & Software
Data Sheet and the Quartus Programmable Logic Development System &
Software Data Sheet for more information.
Table 4. FLEX 6000 Device Performance for Complex Designs Note (1)
Application LEs Used Performance Units
-1 Speed
Grade
-2 Speed
Grade
-3 Speed
Grade
8-bit, 16-tap parallel finite impulse response
(FIR) filter
599 94 80 72 MSPS
8-bit, 512-point fast Fourier transform (FFT)
function
1,182 75
63
89
53
109
43
µS
MHz
a16450 universal asynchronous
receiver/transmitter (UART)
487 36 30 25 MHz
PCI bus target with zero wait states 609 56 49 42 MHz
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
Functional
Description
The FLEX 6000 OptiFLEX architecture consists of logic elements (LEs).
Each LE includes a 4-input look-up table (LUT), which can implement any
4-input function, a register, and dedicated paths for carry and cascade
chain functions. Because each LE contains a register, a design can be easily
pipelined without consuming more LEs. The specified gate count for
FLEX 6000 devices includes all LUTs and registers.
LEs are combined into groups called logic array blocks (LABs); each LAB
contains 10 LEs. The Altera software automatically places related LEs into
the same LAB, minimizing the number of required interconnects. Each
LAB can implement a medium-sized block of logic, such as a counter or
multiplexer.
Signal interconnections within FLEX 6000 devices—and to and from
device pins—are provided via the routing structure of the FastTrack
Interconnect. The routing structure is a series of fast, continuous row and
column channels that run the entire length and width of the device. Any
LE or pin can feed or be fed by any other LE or pin via the FastTrack
Interconnect. See “FastTrack Interconnect” on page 17 of this data sheet
for more information.
Each I/O pin is fed by an I/O element (IOE) located at the end of each row
and column of the FastTrack Interconnect. Each IOE contains a
bidirectional I/O buffer. Each IOE is placed next to an LAB, where it can
be driven by the local interconnect of that LAB. This feature allows fast
clock-to-output times of less than 8 ns when a pin is driven by any of the
10 LEs in the adjacent LAB. Also, any LE can drive any pin via the row and
column interconnect. I/O pins can drive the LE registers via the row and
column interconnect, providing setup times as low as 2 ns and hold times
of 0 ns. IOEs provide a variety of features, such as JTAG BST support,
slew-rate control, and tri-state buffers.
Figure 1 shows a block diagram of the FLEX 6000 OptiFLEX architecture.
Each group of ten LEs is combined into an LAB, and the LABs are
arranged into rows and columns. The LABs are interconnected by the
FastTrack Interconnect. IOEs are located at the end of each FastTrack
Interconnect row and column.
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Figure 1. OptiFLEX Architecture Block Diagram
FLEX 6000 devices provide four dedicated, global inputs that drive the
control inputs of the flipflops to ensure efficient distribution of high-
speed, low-skew control signals. These inputs use dedicated routing
channels that provide shorter delays and lower skews than the FastTrack
Interconnect. These inputs can also be driven by internal logic, providing
an ideal solution for a clock divider or an internally generated
asynchronous clear signal that clears many registers in the device. The
dedicated global routing structure is built into the device, eliminating the
need to create a clock tree.
Logic Array Block
An LAB consists of ten LEs, their associated carry and cascade chains, the
LAB control signals, and the LAB local interconnect. The LAB provides
the coarse-grained structure of the FLEX 6000 architecture, and facilitates
efficient routing with optimum device utilization and high performance.
IOEs
IOEs
Row FastTrack
Interconnect
Column FastTrack
Interconnect
Column FastTrack
Interconnect
Row FastTrack
Interconnect
Logic Elements
Local Interconnect
(Each LAB accesses
two local interconnect
areas.)
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
The interleaved LAB structure—an innovative feature of the FLEX 6000
architecture—allows each LAB to drive two local interconnects. This
feature minimizes the use of the FastTrack Interconnect, providing higher
performance. An LAB can drive 20 LEs in adjacent LABs via the local
interconnect, which maximizes fitting flexibility while minimizing die
size. See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Logic Array Block
In most designs, the registers only use global clock and clear signals.
However, in some cases, other clock or asynchronous clear signals are
needed. In addition, counters may also have synchronous clear or load
signals. In a design that uses non-global clock and clear signals, inputs
from the first LE in an LAB are re-routed to drive the control signals for
that LAB. See Figure 3.
The 10 LEs in the LAB are driven by two
local interconnect areas. The LAB can drive
two local interconnect areas.
Row Interconnect
Local Interconnect
The row interconnect is
bidirectionally connected
to the local interconnect.
Column Interconnect
LEs can directly drive the row
and column interconnect.
To/From
Adjacent
LAB or IOEs
To/From
Adjacent
LAB or IOEs
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Figure 3. LAB Control Signals
Logic Element
An LE, the smallest unit of logic in the FLEX 6000 architecture, has a
compact size that provides efficient logic usage. Each LE contains a four-
input LUT, which is a function generator that can quickly implement any
function of four variables. An LE contains a programmable flipflop, carry
and cascade chains. Additionally, each LE drives both the local and the
FastTrack Interconnect. See Figure 4.
4
Input signals to the first
LE in an LAB (i.e., LE 1)
can be rerouted to drive
control signals within
the LAB.
The dedicated input signals
can drive the clock and
asynchronous clear signals.
LABCTRL1/
SYNCLR
LABCTRL2
CLK1/SYNLOAD
LAB-wide control signals
(SYNCLR and SYNLOAD
signals are used in counter mode).
CLK2
LE 1
Dedicated Inputs
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Figure 4. Logic Element
The programmable flipflop in the LE can be configured for D, T, JK, or SR
operation. The clock and clear control signals on the flipflop can be driven
by global signals, general-purpose I/O pins, or any internal logic. For
combinatorial functions, the flipflop is bypassed and the output of the
LUT drives the outputs of the LE. The LE output can drive both the local
interconnect and the FastTrack Interconnect.
The FLEX 6000 architecture provides two types of dedicated high-speed
data paths that connect adjacent LEs without using local interconnect
paths: carry chains and cascade chains. A carry chain supports high-speed
arithmetic functions such as counters and adders, while a cascade chain
implements wide-input functions such as equivalent comparators with
minimum delay. Carry and cascade chains connect LEs 2 through 10 in an
LAB and all LABs in the same half of the row. Because extensive use of
carry and cascade chains can reduce routing flexibility, these chains
should be limited to speed-critical portions of a design.
Chip-Wide Reset
Carry-In
Clock
Select
Carry-Out
Look-Up
Table
(LUT)
Clear/ Preset
Logic
Carry
Chain
Cascade
Chain
Cascade-In
Cascade-Out
LE-Out
Programmable
Register
PRN
CLRN
DQ
Register Bypass
data1
data2
data3
data4
labctrl1
labctrl2
labctrl3
labctrl4
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Carry Chain
The carry chain provides a very fast (0.1 ns) carry-forward function
between LEs. The carry-in signal from a lower-order bit drives forward
into the higher-order bit via the carry chain, and feeds into both the LUT
and the next portion of the carry chain. This feature allows the FLEX 6000
architecture to implement high-speed counters, adders, and comparators
of arbitrary width. Carry chain logic can be created automatically by the
Altera software during design processing, or manually by the designer
during design entry. Parameterized functions such as LPM and
DesignWare functions automatically take advantage of carry chains for
the appropriate functions.
Because the first LE of each LAB can generate control signals for that LAB,
the first LE in each LAB is not included in carry chains. In addition, the
inputs of the first LE in each LAB may be used to generate synchronous
clear and load enable signals for counters implemented with carry chains.
Carry chains longer than nine LEs are implemented automatically by
linking LABs together. For enhanced fitting, a long carry chain skips
alternate LABs in a row. A carry chain longer than one LAB skips either
from an even-numbered LAB to another even-numbered LAB, or from an
odd-numbered LAB to another odd-numbered LAB. For example, the last
LE of the first LAB in a row carries to the second LE of the third LAB in
the row. In addition, the carry chain does not cross the middle of the row.
For instance, in the EPF6016 device, the carry chain stops at the 11th LAB
in a row and a new carry chain begins at the 12th LAB.
Figure 5 shows how an n-bit full adder can be implemented in n + 1 LEs
with the carry chain. One portion of the LUT generates the sum of two bits
using the input signals and the carry-in signal; the sum is routed to the
output of the LE. Although the register can be bypassed for simple adders,
it can be used for an accumulator function. Another portion of the LUT
and the carry chain logic generates the carry-out signal, which is routed
directly to the carry-in signal of the next-higher-order bit. The final
carry-out signal is routed to an LE, where it is driven onto the FastTrack
Interconnect.
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Figure 5. Carry Chain Operation
LUT
a1
b1
Carry Chain
s1
LE 2
Register
a2
b2
Carry Chain
s2
LE 3
Register
Carry Chain
sn
Register
an
bn
Carry Chain
Carry-Out
LE n + 2
LE n + 1
Register
Carry-In
LUT
LUT
LUT
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Cascade Chain
The cascade chain enables the FLEX 6000 architecture to implement very
wide fan-in functions. Adjacent LUTs can be used to implement portions
of the function in parallel; the cascade chain serially connects the
intermediate values. The cascade chain can use a logical AND or logical
OR gate (via De Morgan’s inversion) to connect the outputs of adjacent
LEs. Each additional LE provides four more inputs to the effective width
of a function, with a delay as low as 0.5 ns per LE. Cascade chain logic can
be created automatically by the Altera software during design processing,
or manually by the designer during design entry. Parameterized functions
such as LPM and DesignWare functions automatically take advantage of
cascade chains for the appropriate functions.
A cascade chain implementing an AND gate can use the register in the last
LE; a cascade chain implementing an OR gate cannot use this register
because of the inversion required to implement the OR gate.
Because the first LE of an LAB can generate control signals for that LAB,
the first LE in each LAB is not included in cascade chains. Moreover,
cascade chains longer than nine bits are automatically implemented by
linking several LABs together. For easier routing, a long cascade chain
skips every other LAB in a row. A cascade chain longer than one LAB
skips either from an even-numbered LAB to another even-numbered
LAB, or from an odd-numbered LAB to another odd-numbered LAB. For
example, the last LE of the first LAB in a row cascades to the second LE of
the third LAB. The cascade chain does not cross the center of the row. For
example, in an EPF6016 device, the cascade chain stops at the 11th LAB in
a row and a new cascade chain begins at the 12th LAB.
Figure 6 shows how the cascade function can connect adjacent LEs to form
functions with a wide fan-in. In this example, functions of 4n variables are
implemented with n LEs. The cascade chain requires 3.4 ns to decode a
16-bit address.
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
Figure 6. Cascade Chain Operation
LE Operating Modes
The FLEX 6000 LE can operate in one of the following three modes:
■Normal mode
■Arithmetic mode
■Counter mode
Each of these modes uses LE resources differently. In each mode, seven
available inputs to the LE—the four data inputs from the LAB local
interconnect, the feedback from the programmable register, and the
carry-in and cascade-in from the previous LE—are directed to different
destinations to implement the desired logic function. LAB-wide signals
provide clock, asynchronous clear, synchronous clear, and synchronous
load control for the register. The Altera software, in conjunction with
parameterized functions such as LPM and DesignWare functions,
automatically chooses the appropriate mode for common functions such
as counters, adders, and multipliers. If required, the designer can also
create special-purpose functions to use an LE operating mode for optimal
performance.
Figure 7 shows the LE operating modes.
d[3..0]
LE 2
LUT
d[7..4]
LE 3
LUT
LE
n
+ 1 LE
n
+ 1
LUT
d[3..0] LUT
d[7..4] LUT
LUT
LE 2
LE 3
AND Cascade Chain OR Cascade Chain
d[(4
n
-1)..4(
n
-1)] d[(4
n
-1)..4(
n
-1)]
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Figure 7. LE Operating Modes
Notes:
(1) The register feedback multiplexer is available on LE 2 of each LAB.
(2) The data1 and data2 input signals can supply a clock enable, up or down control, or register feedback signals for
all LEs other than the second LE in an LAB.
(3) The LAB-wide synchronous clear and LAB-wide synchronous load affect all registers in an LAB.
PRN
CLRN
DQ
4-Input
LUT
Carry-In
Cascade-Out
Cascade-In
LE-Out
Normal Mode
PRN
CLRN
DQ
Cascade-Out
LE-Out
Cascade-In
3-Input
LUT
Carry-In
3-Input
LUT
Carry-Out
Arithmetic Mode
Counter Mode
data1
(2)
data2
(2)
PRN
CLRN
DQ
Carry-In
LE-Out
LUT
3-Input
3-Input
LUT
Carry-Out
data3 (data)
Cascade-Out
Cascade-In
LAB-Wide
Synchronous
Load
(3)
LAB-Wide Synchronous
Clear
(3)
(1)
data1
data2
data1
data2
data3
data4
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
Normal Mode
The normal mode is suitable for general logic applications, combinatorial
functions, or wide decoding functions that can take advantage of a
cascade chain. In normal mode, four data inputs from the LAB local
interconnect and the carry-in are inputs to a 4-input LUT. The Altera
software automatically selects the carry-in or the DATA3 signal as one of
the inputs to the LUT. The LUT output can be combined with the cascade-
in signal to form a cascade chain through the cascade-out signal.
Arithmetic Mode
The arithmetic mode is ideal for implementing adders, accumulators, and
comparators. An LE in arithmetic mode uses two 3-input LUTs. One LUT
computes a 3-input function; the other generates a carry output. As shown
in Figure 7, the first LUT uses the carry-in signal and two data inputs from
the LAB local interconnect to generate a combinatorial or registered
output. For example, when implementing an adder, this output is the sum
of three signals: DATA1, DATA2, and carry-in. The second LUT uses the
same three signals to generate a carry-out signal, thereby creating a carry
chain. The arithmetic mode also supports simultaneous use of the cascade
chain.
The Altera software implements logic functions to use the arithmetic
mode automatically where appropriate; the designer does not have to
decide how the carry chain will be used.
Counter Mode
The counter mode offers counter enable, synchronous up/down control,
synchronous clear, and synchronous load options. The counter enable and
synchronous up/down control signals are generated from the data inputs
of the LAB local interconnect. The synchronous clear and synchronous
load options are LAB-wide signals that affect all registers in the LAB.
Consequently, if any of the LEs in a LAB use counter mode, other LEs in
that LAB must be used as part of the same counter or be used for a
combinatorial function. In addition, the Altera software automatically
places registers that are not in the counter into other LABs.
The counter mode uses two 3-input LUTs: one generates the counter data
and the other generates the fast carry bit. A 2-to-1 multiplexer provides
synchronous loading, and another AND gate provides synchronous
clearing. If the cascade function is used by an LE in counter mode, the
synchronous clear or load will override any signal carried on the cascade
chain. The synchronous clear overrides the synchronous load.
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Either the counter enable or the up/down control may be used for a given
counter. Moreover, the synchronous load can be used as a count enable by
routing the register output into the data input automatically when
requested by the designer.
The second LE of each LAB has a special function for counter mode; the
carry-in of the LE can be driven by a fast feedback path from the register.
This function gives a faster counter speed for counter carry chains starting
in the second LE of an LAB.
The Altera software implements functions to use the counter mode
automatically where appropriate. The designer does not have to decide
how the carry chain will be used.
Internal Tri-State Emulation
Internal tri-state emulation provides internal tri-states without the
limitations of a physical tri-state bus. In a physical tri-state bus, the
tri-state buffers’ output enable (OE) signals select which signal drives the
bus. However, if multiple OE signals are active, contending signals can be
driven onto the bus. Conversely, if no OE signals are active, the bus will
float. Internal tri-state emulation resolves contending tri-state buffers to a
low value and floating buses to a high value, thereby eliminating these
problems. The Altera software automatically implements tri-state bus
functionality with a multiplexer.
Clear & Preset Logic Control
Logic for the programmable register’s clear and preset functions is
controlled by the LAB-wide signals LABCTRL1 and LABCTRL2. The LE
register has an asynchronous clear that can implement an asynchronous
preset. Either LABCTRL1 or LABCTRL2 can control the asynchronous clear
or preset. Because the clear and preset functions are active-low, the Altera
software automatically assigns a logic high to an unused clear or preset
signal. The clear and preset logic is implemented in either the
asynchronous clear or asynchronous preset mode, which is chosen during
design entry (see Figure 8).
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
Figure 8. LE Clear & Preset Modes
Asynchronous Clear
The flipflop can be cleared by either LABCTRL1 or LABCTRL2.
Asynchronous Preset
An asynchronous preset is implemented with an asynchronous clear. The
Altera software provides preset control by using the clear and inverting
the input and output of the register. Inversion control is available for the
inputs to both LEs and IOEs. Therefore, this technique can be used when
a register drives logic or drives a pin.
In addition to the two clear and preset modes, FLEX 6000 devices provide
a chip-wide reset pin (DEV_CLRn) that can reset all registers in the device.
The option to use this pin is set in the Altera software before compilation.
The chip-wide reset overrides all other control signals. Any register with
an asynchronous preset will be preset when the chip-wide reset is asserted
because of the inversion technique used to implement the asynchronous
preset.
The Altera software can use a programmable NOT-gate push-back
technique to emulate simultaneous preset and clear or asynchronous load.
However, this technique uses an additional three LEs per register.
FastTrack Interconnect
In the FLEX 6000 OptiFLEX architecture, connections between LEs and
device I/O pins are provided by the FastTrack Interconnect, a series of
continuous horizontal and vertical routing channels that traverse the
device. This global routing structure provides predictable performance,
even for complex designs. In contrast, the segmented routing in FPGAs
requires switch matrices to connect a variable number of routing paths,
increasing the delays between logic resources and reducing performance.
PRN
DQ
labctrl1 or
labctrl2
Asynchronous Clear Asynchronous Preset
CLRN
DQ Chip-Wide Reset
labctrl1 or
labctrl2
Chip-Wide Reset
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The FastTrack Interconnect consists of column and row interconnect
channels that span the entire device. Each row of LABs is served by a
dedicated row interconnect, which routes signals between LABs in the
same row, and also routes signals from I/O pins to LABs. Additionally,
the local interconnect routes signals between LEs in the same LAB and in
adjacent LABs. The column interconnect routes signals between rows and
routes signals from I/O pins to rows.
LEs 1 through 5 of an LAB drive the local interconnect to the right, while
LEs 6 through 10 drive the local interconnect to the left. The DATA1 and
DATA3 inputs of each LE are driven by the local interconnect to the left;
DATA2 and DATA4 are driven by the local interconnect to the right. The
local interconnect also routes signals from LEs to I/O pins. Figure 9 shows
an overview of the FLEX 6000 interconnect architecture. LEs in the first
and last columns have drivers on both sides so that all LEs in the LAB can
drive I/O pins via the local interconnect.
Figure 9. FastTrack Interconnect Architecture
Note:
(1) For EPF6010A, EPF6016, and EPF6016A devices, n = 144 channels and m = 20 channels; for EPF6024A devices,
n= 186 channels and m = 30 channels.
2
2
10
10
20
5
55
5
5
10
10
Column Interconnect (m Channels) (1)
Local Interconnect (32 Channels)
To/From
Adjacent
LAB
LE 1
through
LE 5
LE 6
through
LE 10
LE 1
through
LE 5
LE 6
through
LE 10
2
2
22 22
10
105 5 55
20
5
5
5
55
5
5
To/From
Adjacent
LAB 5
10
10
10
10 10
10
10
10
10
10
5
10
10
Row Interconnect (n Channels) (1)
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A row channel can be driven by an LE or by one of two column channels.
These three signals feed a 3-to-1 multiplexer that connects to six specific
row channels. Row channels drive into the local interconnect via
multiplexers.
Each column of LABs is served by a dedicated column interconnect. The
LEs in an LAB can drive the column interconnect. The LEs in an LAB, a
column IOE, or a row interconnect can drive the column interconnect. The
column interconnect can then drive another row’s interconnect to route
the signals to other LABs in the device. A signal from the column
interconnect must be routed to the row interconnect before it can enter an
LAB.
Each LE has a FastTrack Interconnect output and a local output. The
FastTrack interconnect output can drive six row and two column lines
directly; the local output drives the local interconnect. Each local
interconnect channel driven by an LE can drive four row and two column
channels. This feature provides additional flexibility, because each LE can
drive any of ten row lines and four column lines.
In addition, LEs can drive global control signals. This feature is useful for
distributing internally generated clock, asynchronous clear, and
asynchronous preset signals. A pin-driven global signal can also drive
data signals, which is useful for high-fan-out data signals.
Each LAB drives two groups of local interconnects, which allows an LE to
drive two LABs, or 20 LEs, via the local interconnect. The row-to-local
multiplexers are used more efficiently, because the multiplexers can now
drive two LABs. Figure 10 shows how an LAB connects to row and
column interconnects.
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Figure 10. LAB Connections to Row & Column Interconnects
For improved routability, the row interconnect consists of full-length and
half-length channels. The full-length channels connect to all LABs in a
row; the half-length channels connect to the LABs in half of the row. In
addition to providing a predictable, row-wide interconnect, this
architecture provides increased routing resources. Two neighboring LABs
can be connected using a half-length channel, which saves the other half
of the channel for the other half of the row. One-third of the row channels
are half-length channels.
Each LE output signal driving
the FastTrack Interconnect can
drive two column channels.
Row
Interconnect
Any column channel can
drive six row channels.
Each local channel
driven by an LE can
drive four row channels.
At each intersection,
four row channels can
drive column channels.
Each LE FastTrack Interconnect
output can drive six row channels.
Column Interconnect
Local Interconnect
From Adjacent
Local Interconnect
LE
LE
Each local channel
driven by an LE can
drive two column
channels.
An LE can be driven by any signal
from two local interconnect areas.
Row interconnect
drives the local
interconnect.
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
Table 5 summarizes the FastTrack Interconnect resources available in
each FLEX 6000 device.
In addition to general-purpose I/O pins, FLEX 6000 devices have four
dedicated input pins that provide low-skew signal distribution across the
device. These four inputs can be used for global clock and asynchronous
clear control signals. These signals are available as control signals for all
LEs in the device. The dedicated inputs can also be used as general-
purpose data inputs because they can feed the local interconnect of each
LAB in the device. Using dedicated inputs to route data signals provides
a fast path for high fan-out signals.
The local interconnect from LABs located at either end of two rows can
drive a global control signal. For instance, in an EPF6016 device, LABs C1,
D1, C22, and D22 can all drive global control signals. When an LE drives
a global control signal, the dedicated input pin that drives that signal
cannot be used. Any LE in the device can drive a global control signal by
driving the FastTrack Interconnect into the appropriate LAB. To minimize
delay, however, the Altera software places the driving LE in the
appropriate LAB. The LE-driving-global signal feature is optimized for
speed for control signals; regular data signals are better routed on the
FastTrack Interconnect and do not receive any advantage from being
routed on global signals. This LE-driving-global control signal feature is
controlled by the designer and is not used automatically by the Altera
software. See Figure 11.
Table 5. FLEX 6000 FastTrack Interconnect Resources
Device Rows Channels per
Row
Columns Channels per
Column
EPF6010A 4 144 22 20
EPF6016
EPF6016A
6 144 22 20
EPF6024A 7 186 28 30
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Figure 11. Global Clock & Clear Distribution Note (1)
Notes:
(1) The global clock and clear distribution signals are shown for EPF6016 and EPF6016A devices. In EPF6010A devices,
LABs in rows B and C drive global signals. In EPF6024A devices, LABs in rows C and E drive global signals.
(2) The local interconnect from LABs C1 and D1 can drive two global control signals on the left side.
(3) Global signals drive into every LAB as clock, asynchronous clear, preset, and data signals.
(4) The local interconnect from LABs C22 and D22 can drive two global control signals on the right side.
Dedicated
Inputs
LAB C1
LAB
(Repeated
Across
Device)
4
Dedicated
Inputs
(3)
(2)
(2) (4)
(4)
LAB D1 LAB D22
LAB C22
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
I/O Elements
An IOE contains a bidirectional I/O buffer and a tri-state buffer. IOEs can
be used as input, output, or bidirectional pins. An IOE receives its data
signals from the adjacent local interconnect, which can be driven by a row
or column interconnect (allowing any LE in the device to drive the IOE) or
by an adjacent LE (allowing fast clock-to-output delays). A FastFLEXTM
I/O pin is a row or column output pin that receives its data signals from
the adjacent local interconnect driven by an adjacent LE. The IOE receives
its output enable signal through the same path, allowing individual
output enables for every pin and permitting emulation of open-drain
buffers. The Altera Compiler uses programmable inversion to invert the
data or output enable signals automatically where appropriate. Open-
drain emulation is provided by driving the data input low and toggling
the OE of each IOE. This emulation is possible because there is one OE per
pin.
A chip-wide output enable feature allows the designer to disable all pins
of the device by asserting one pin (DEV_OE). This feature is useful during
board debugging or testing.
Figure 12 shows the IOE block diagram.
Figure 12. IOE Block Diagram
From LAB Local Interconnect
Slew-Rate
Control
From LAB Local Interconnect
To Row or Column Interconnect
Chip-Wide Output Enable
Delay
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
Each IOE drives a row or column interconnect when used as an input or
bidirectional pin. A row IOE can drive up to six row lines; a column IOE
can drive up to two column lines. The input path from the I/O pad to the
FastTrack Interconnect has a programmable delay element that can be
used to guarantee a zero hold time. Depending on the placement of the
IOE relative to what it is driving, the designer may choose to turn on the
programmable delay to ensure a zero hold time. Figure 13 shows how an
IOE connects to a row interconnect, and Figure 14 shows how an IOE
connects to a column interconnect.
Figure 13. IOE Connection to Row Interconnect
Row Interconnect
Any LE can drive
a pin through the
row and local
interconnect.
FastFLEX I/O: An LE can drive a pin through the
local interconnect for faster clock-to-output times.
IOE
IOE
Up to 10 IOEs are on either
side of a row. Each IOE can
drive up to six row
channels, and each IOE data
and OE signal is driven by
the local interconnect.
LAB
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
Figure 14. IOE Connection to Column Interconnect
SameFrame
Pin-Outs
3.3-V FLEX 6000 devices support the SameFrame pin-out feature for
FineLine BGA packages. The SameFrame pin-out feature is the
arrangement of balls on FineLine BGA packages such that the lower-ball-
count packages form a subset of the higher-ball-count packages.
SameFrame pin-outs provide the flexibility to migrate not only from
device to device within the same package, but also from one package to
another. A given printed circuit board (PCB) layout can support multiple
device density/package combinations. For example, a single board layout
can support an EPF6016A device in a 100-pin FineLine BGA package or an
EPF6024A device in a 256-pin FineLine BGA package.
The Altera software packages provide support to design PCBs with
SameFrame pin-out devices. Devices can be defined for present and future
use. The Altera software packages generate pin-outs describing how to lay
out a board to take advantage of this migration (see Figure 15).
Row Interconnect
Column Interconnect
Each IOE can drive two
column interconnect channels.
Each IOE data and OE signal is
driven to a local interconnect.
Any LE can drive a
pin through the row
and local interconnect.
IOE IOE
LAB
FastFLEX I/O: An
LE can drive a
pin through a local
interconnect for faster
clock-to-output times.
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
Figure 15. SameFrame Pin-Out Example
Table 6 lists the 3.3-V FLEX 6000 devices with the SameFrame pin-out
feature.
Output
Configuration
This section discusses slew-rate control, the MultiVolt I/O interface,
power sequencing, and hot-socketing for FLEX 6000 devices.
Slew-Rate Control
The output buffer in each IOE has an adjustable output slew-rate that can
be configured for low-noise or high-speed performance. A slower
slew-rate reduces system noise and adds a maximum delay of 6.8 ns. The
fast slew-rate should be used for speed-critical outputs in systems that are
adequately protected against noise. Designers can specify the slew-rate on
a pin-by-pin basis during design entry or assign a default slew rate to all
pins on a device-wide basis. The slew-rate setting affects only the falling
edge of the output.
Designed for 256-Pin FineLine BGA Package
Printed Circuit Board
100-Pin FineLine BGA Package
(Reduced I/O Count or
Logic Requirements)
256-Pin FineLine BGA Package
(Increased I/O Count or
Logic Requirements)
100-Pin
FineLine
BGA
256-Pin
FineLine
BGA
Table 6. 3.3-V FLEX 6000 Devices with SameFrame Pin-Outs
Device 100-Pin FineLine BGA 256-Pin FineLine BGA
EPF6016A vv
EPF6024A v
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MultiVolt I/O Interface
The FLEX 6000 device architecture supports the MultiVolt I/O interface
feature, which allows FLEX 6000 devices to interface with systems of
differing supply voltages. The EPF6016 device can be set for 3.3-V or 5.0-V
I/O pin operation. This device has one set of VCC pins for internal
operation and input buffers (VCCINT), and another set for output drivers
(VCCIO).
The VCCINT pins on 5.0-V FLEX 6000 devices must always be connected
to a 5.0-V power supply. With a 5.0-V VCCINT level, input voltages are at
TTL levels and are therefore compatible with 3.3-V and 5.0-V inputs.
The VCCIO pins on 5.0-V FLEX 6000 devices can be connected to either a
3.3-V or 5.0-V power supply, depending on the output requirements.
When the VCCIO pins are connected to a 5.0-V power supply, the output
levels are compatible with 5.0-V systems. When the VCCIO pins are
connected to a 3.3-V power supply, the output high is 3.3 V and is
therefore compatible with 3.3-V or 5.0-V systems. Devices operating with
VCCIO levels lower than 4.75 V incur a nominally greater timing delay of
tOD2 instead of tOD1.
On 3.3-V FLEX 6000 devices, the VCCINT pins must be connected to a
3.3-V power supply. Additionally, 3.3-V FLEX 6000A devices can interface
with 2.5-V, 3.3-V, or 5.0-V systems when the VCCIO pins are tied to 2.5 V.
The output can drive 2.5-V systems, and the inputs can be driven by 2.5-
V, 3.3-V, or 5.0-V systems. When the VCCIO pins are tied to 3.3 V, the
output can drive 3.3-V or 5.0-V systems. MultiVolt I/Os are not supported
on 100-pin TQFP or 100-pin FineLine BGA packages.
Table 7 describes FLEX 6000 MultiVolt I/O support.
Note:
(1) When VCCIO = 3.3 V, a FLEX 6000 device can drive a 2.5-V device that has 3.3-V
tolerant inputs.
Table 7. FLEX 6000 MultiVolt I/O Support
VCCINT
(V)
VCCIO
(V)
Input Signal (V) Output Signal (V)
2.53.35.02.53.35.0
3.3 2.5 vvvv
3.3 3.3 vvv
v (1) vv
5.0 3.3 vv vv
5.0 5.0 vv v
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Open-drain output pins on 5.0-V or 3.3-V FLEX 6000 devices (with a pull-
up resistor to the 5.0-V supply) can drive 5.0-V CMOS input pins that
require a VIH of 3.5 V. When the open-drain pin is active, it will drive low.
When the pin is inactive, the trace will be pulled up to 5.0 V by the resistor.
The open-drain pin will only drive low or tri-state; it will never drive high.
The rise time is dependent on the value of the pull-up resistor and load
impedance. The IOL current specification should be considered when
selecting a pull-up resistor.
Output pins on 5.0-V FLEX 6000 devices with VCCIO = 3.3 V or 5.0 V (with
a pull-up resistor to the 5.0-V supply) can also drive 5.0-V CMOS input
pins. In this case, the pull-up transistor will turn off when the pin voltage
exceeds 3.3 V. Therefore, the pin does not have to be open-drain.
Power Sequencing & Hot-Socketing
Because FLEX 6000 family devices can be used in a mixed-voltage
environment, they have been designed specifically to tolerate any possible
power-up sequence. The VCCIO and VCCINT power planes can be powered
in any order.
Signals can be driven into 3.3-V FLEX 6000 devices before and during
power up without damaging the device. Additionally, FLEX 6000 devices
do not drive out during power up. Once operating conditions are reached,
FLEX 6000 devices operate as specified by the user.
IEEE Std.
1149.1 (JTAG)
Boundary-Scan
Support
All FLEX 6000 devices provide JTAG BST circuitry that comply with the
IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990 specification. Table 8 shows JTAG instructions for
FLEX 6000 devices. JTAG BST can be performed before or after
configuration, but not during configuration (except when you disable
JTAG support in user mode).
1See Application Note 39 (IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan
Testing in Altera Devices) for more information on JTAG BST
circuitry.
Table 8. FLEX 6000 JTAG Instructions
JTAG Instruction Description
SAMPLE/PRELOAD Allows a snapshot of the signals at the device pins to be captured and examined during
normal device operation, and permits an initial data pattern to be output at the device pins.
EXTEST Allows the external circuitry and board-level interconnections to be tested by forcing a test
pattern at the output pins and capturing test result at the input pins.
BYPASS Places the 1-bit bypass register between the TDI and TDO pins, which allows the BST
data to pass synchronously through the selected device to adjacent devices during
normal device operation.
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FLEX 6000 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
The instruction register length for FLEX 6000 devices is three bits. Table 9
shows the boundary-scan register length for FLEX 6000 devices.
FLEX 6000 devices include a weak pull-up on JTAG pins.
fSee Application Note 39 (IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan Testing in Altera
Devices) for more information.
Figure 16 shows the timing requirements for the JTAG signals.
Figure 16. JTAG Waveforms
Table 10 shows the JTAG timing parameters and values for FLEX 6000
devices.
Table 9. FLEX 6000 Device Boundary-Scan Register Length
Device Boundary-Scan Register Length
EPF6010A 522
EPF6016 621
EPF6016A 522
EPF6024A 666
TDO
TCK
tJPZX tJPCO
tJPH
tJPXZ
tJCP
tJPSU
t JCL
tJCH
TDI
TMS
Signal
to Be
Captured
Signal
to Be
Driven
tJSZX
tJSSU tJSH
tJSCO tJSXZ
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Generic Testing Each FLEX 6000 device is functionally tested. Complete testing of each
configurable SRAM bit and all logic functionality ensures 100%
configuration yield. AC test measurements for FLEX 6000 devices are
made under conditions equivalent to those shown in Figure 17. Multiple
test patterns can be used to configure devices during all stages of the
production flow.
Figure 17. AC Test Conditions
Table 10. JTAG Timing Parameters & Values
Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit
tJCP TCK clock period 100 ns
tJCH TCK clock high time 50 ns
tJCL TCK clock low time 50 ns
tJPSU JTAG port setup time 20 ns
tJPH JTAG port hold time 45 ns
tJPCO JTAG port clock-to-output 25 ns
tJPZX JTAG port high impedance to valid output 25 ns
tJPXZ JTAG port valid output to high impedance 25 ns
tJSSU Capture register setup time 20 ns
tJSH Capture register hold time 45 ns
tJSCO Update register clock-to-output 35 ns
tJSZX Update register high impedance to valid
output
35 ns
tJSXZ Update register valid output to high
impedance
35 ns
VCC
To Test
System
C1 (includes
JIG capacitance)
Device input
rise and fall
times < 3 ns
464 Ω
(703 Ω)
Device
Output
(8.06 kΩ)
[521 Ω]
[481 Ω]
250 Ω
Power supply transients can affect
AC measurements. Simultaneous
transitions of multiple outputs
should be avoided for accurate
measurement. Threshold tests must
not be performed under AC conditions.
Large-amplitude, fast-ground-current
transients normally occur as the
device outputs discharge the load
capacitances. When these transients
flow through the parasitic
inductance between the device
ground pin and the test system ground,
significant reductions in observable
noise immunity can result. Numbers
without parentheses are for 5.0-V
devices or outputs. Numbers in
parentheses are for 3.3-V devices or
outputs. Numbers in brackets are for
2.5-V devices or outputs.
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Operating
Conditions
Tables 11 through 18 provide information on absolute maximum ratings,
recommended operating conditions, operating conditions, and
capacitance for 5.0-V and 3.3-V FLEX 6000 devices.
Table 11. FLEX 6000 5.0-V Device Absolute Maximum Ratings Note (1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VCC Supply voltage With respect to ground (2) –2.0 7.0 V
VIDC input voltage –2.0 7.0 V
IOUT DC output current, per pin –25 25 mA
TSTG Storage temperature No bias –65 150 ° C
TAMB Ambient temperature Under bias –65 135 ° C
TJJunction temperature PQFP, TQFP, and BGA packages 135 ° C
Table 12. FLEX 6000 5.0-V Device Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VCCINT Supply voltage for internal logic
and input buffers
(3), (4) 4.75 (4.50) 5.25 (5.50) V
VCCIO Supply voltage for output buffers,
5.0-V operation
(3), (4) 4.75 (4.50) 5.25 (5.50) V
Supply voltage for output buffers,
3.3-V operation
(3), (4) 3.00 (3.00) 3.60 (3.60) V
VIInput voltage –0.5 VCCINT + 0.5 V
VOOutput voltage 0 VCCIO V
TJOperating temperature For commercial use 0 85 ° C
For industrial use –40 100 ° C
tRInput rise time 40 ns
tFInput fall time 40 ns
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Notes to tables:
(1) See the Operating Requirements for Altera Devices Data Sheet.
(2) Minimum DC input is –0.5 V. During transitions, the inputs may undershoot to –2.0 V or overshoot to 7.0 V for
input currents less than 100 mA and periods shorter than 20 ns.
(3) Numbers in parentheses are for industrial-temperature-range devices.
(4) Maximum VCC rise time to 100 ms. VCC must rise monotonically.
(5) Typical values are for TA = 25° C and VCC = 5.0 V.
(6) These values are specified under the FLEX 6000 Recommended Operating Conditions shown in Table 12 on
page 31.
(7) The IOH parameter refers to high-level TTL or CMOS output current.
(8) The IOL parameter refers to low-level TTL, PCI, or CMOS output current. This parameter applies to open-drain pins
as well as output pins.
(9) Capacitance is sample-tested only.
Table 13. FLEX 6000 5.0-V Device DC Operating Conditions Notes (5), (6)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VIH High-level input voltage 2.0 VCCINT + 0.5 V
VIL Low-level input voltage –0.5 0.8 V
VOH 5.0-V high-level TTL output
voltage
IOH = –8 mA DC, VCCIO = 4.75 V (7) 2.4 V
3.3-V high-level TTL output
voltage
IOH = –8 mA DC, VCCIO = 3.00 V (7) 2.4 V
3.3-V high-level CMOS output
voltage
IOH = –0.1 mA DC, VCCIO = 3.00 V (7) VCCIO –0.2 V
VOL 5.0-V low-level TTL output
voltage
IOL = 8 mA DC, VCCIO = 4.75 V (8) 0.45 V
3.3-V low-level TTL output
voltage
IOL = 8 mA DC, VCCIO = 3.00 V (8) 0.45 V
3.3-V low-level CMOS output
voltage
IOL = 0.1 mA DC, VCCIO = 3.00 V (8) 0.2 V
IIInput pin leakage current VI = VCC or ground (8) –10 10 µA
IOZ Tri-stated I/O pin leakage current VO = VCC or ground (8) –40 40 µA
ICC0 VCC supply current (standby) VI = ground, no load 0.5 5 mA
Table 14. FLEX 6000 5.0-V Device Capacitance Note (9)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
CIN Input capacitance for I/O pin VIN = 0 V, f = 1.0 MHz 8pF
CINCLK Input capacitance for dedicated input VIN = 0 V, f = 1.0 MHz 12 pF
COUT Output capacitance VOUT = 0 V, f = 1.0 MHz 8pF
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Table 15. FLEX 6000 3.3-V Device Absolute Maximum Ratings Note (1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VCC Supply voltage With respect to ground (2) –0.5 4.6 V
VIDC input voltage –2.0 5.75 V
IOUT DC output current, per pin –25 25 mA
TSTG Storage temperature No bias –65 150 ° C
TAMB Ambient temperature Under bias –65 135 ° C
TJJunction temperature PQFP, PLCC, and BGA packages 135 ° C
Table 16. FLEX 6000 3.3-V Device Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VCCINT Supply voltage for internal logic and
input buffers
(3), (4) 3.00 (3.00) 3.60 (3.60) V
VCCIO Supply voltage for output buffers,
3.3-V operation
(3), (4) 3.00 (3.00) 3.60 (3.60) V
Supply voltage for output buffers,
2.5-V operation
(3), (4) 2.30 (2.30) 2.70 (2.70) V
VIInput voltage –0.5 5.75 V
VOOutput voltage 0 VCCIO V
TJOperating temperature For commercial use 0 85 ° C
For industrial use –40 100 ° C
tRInput rise time 40 ns
tFInput fall time 40 ns
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Notes to tables:
(1) See the Operating Requirements for Altera Devices Data Sheet.
(2) The minimum DC input voltage is –0.5 V. During transitions, the inputs may undershoot to –2.0 V or overshoot to
5.75 V for input currents less than 100 mA and periods shorter than 20 ns.
(3) Numbers in parentheses are for industrial-temperature-range devices.
(4) Maximum VCC rise time is 100 ms. VCC must rise monotonically.
(5) Typical values are for TA = 25° C and VCC = 3.3 V.
(6) These values are specified under Table 16 on page 33.
(7) The IOH parameter refers to high-level TTL or CMOS output current.
(8) The IOL parameter refers to low-level TTL, PCI, or CMOS output current. This parameter applies to open-drain pins
as well as output pins.
(9) Capacitance is sample-tested only.
Table 17. FLEX 6000 3.3-V Device DC Operating Conditions Notes (5), (6)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VIH High-level input voltage 1.7 5.75 V
VIL Low-level input voltage –0.5 0.8 V
VOH 3.3-V high-level TTL output
voltage
IOH = –8 mA DC, VCCIO = 3.00 V (7) 2.4 V
3.3-V high-level CMOS output
voltage
IOH = –0.1 mA DC, VCCIO = 3.00 V (7) VCCIO –0.2 V
2.5-V high-level output voltage IOH = –100 µA DC, VCCIO = 2.30 V (7) 2.1 V
IOH = –1 mA DC, VCCIO = 2.30 V (7) 2.0 V
IOH = –2 mA DC, VCCIO = 2.30 V (7) 1.7 V
VOL 3.3-V low-level TTL output
voltage
IOL = 8 mA DC, VCCIO = 3.00 V (8) 0.45 V
3.3-V low-level CMOS output
voltage
IOL = 0.1 mA DC, VCCIO = 3.00 V (8) 0.2 V
2.5-V low-level output voltage IOL = 100 µA DC, VCCIO = 2.30 V (8) 0.2 V
IOL = 1 mA DC, VCCIO = 2.30 V (8) 0.4 V
IOL = 2 mA DC, VCCIO = 2.30 V (8) 0.7 V
IIInput pin leakage current VI = 5.3 V to ground (8) –10 10 µA
IOZ Tri-stated I/O pin leakage current VO = 5.3 V to ground (8) –10 10 µA
ICC0 VCC supply current (standby) VI = ground, no load 0.5 5 mA
Table 18. FLEX 6000 3.3-V Device Capacitance Note (9)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
CIN Input capacitance for I/O pin VIN = 0 V, f = 1.0 MHz 8pF
CINCLK Input capacitance for dedicated input VIN = 0 V, f = 1.0 MHz 12 pF
COUT Output capacitance VOUT = 0 V, f = 1.0 MHz 8pF
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Figure 18 shows the typical output drive characteristics of 5.0-V and 3.3-V
FLEX 6000 devices with 5.0-V, 3.3-V, and 2.5-V VCCIO. When
VCCIO = 5.0 V on EPF6016 devices, the output driver is compliant with the
PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2 for 5.0-V operation. When
VCCIO = 3.3 V on the EPF6010A and EPF6016A devices, the output driver
is compliant with the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2 for 3.3-V
operation.
Figure 18. Output Drive Characteristics
VO Output Voltage (V)
12345
75 IOL
IOH
VCCINT = 3.3 V
VCCIO = 3.3 V
Room Temperature
EPF6010A
EPF6016A
50
25
100
EPF6010A
EPF6016A
VO Output Voltage (V)
12345
75 IOL
IOH
VCCINT = 3.3 V
VCCIO = 2.5 V
Room Temperature
50
25
100
VO Output Voltage (V)
12345
75
IOL
IOH
VCCINT = 3.3 V
VCCIO = 3.3 V
Room Temperature
EPF6024A
50
25
100
VO Output Voltage (V)
12345
75
IOL
IOH
VCCINT = 3.3 V
VCCIO = 2.5 V
Room Temperature
EPF6024A
50
25
100
VO Output Voltage (V)
12345
150
120
90
IOL
IOH
VCCINT = 5.0 V
VCCIO = 5.0 V
Room Temperature
VO Output Voltage (V)
12345
30
60
90
150
120
IOL
IOH
3.3
VCCINT = 5.0 V
VCCIO = 3.3 V
Room Temperature
EPF6016 EPF6016
60
30
Typical IO
Output
Current (mA)
Typical IO
Output
Current (mA)
Typical IO
Output
Current (mA)
Typical IO
Output
Current (mA)
Typical IO
Output
Current (mA)
Typical IO
Output
Current (mA)
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Timing Model The continuous, high-performance FastTrack Interconnect routing
resources ensure predictable performance and accurate simulation and
timing analysis. This predictable performance contrasts with that of
FPGAs, which use a segmented connection scheme and therefore have
unpredictable performance.
Device performance can be estimated by following the signal path from a
source, through the interconnect, to the destination. For example, the
registered performance between two LEs on the same row can be
calculated by adding the following parameters:
■LE register clock-to-output delay (tCO + tREG_TO_OUT)
■Routing delay (tROW + tLOCAL)
■LE LUT delay (tDATA_TO_REG)
■LE register setup time (tSU)
The routing delay depends on the placement of the source and destination
LEs. A more complex registered path may involve multiple combinatorial
LEs between the source and destination LEs.
Timing simulation and delay prediction are available with the Simulator
and Timing Analyzer, or with industry-standard EDA tools. The
Simulator offers both pre-synthesis functional simulation to evaluate logic
design accuracy and post-synthesis timing simulation with 0.1-ns
resolution. The Timing Analyzer provides point-to-point timing delay
information, setup and hold time analysis, and device-wide performance
analysis.
Figure 19 shows the overall timing model, which maps the possible
routing paths to and from the various elements of the FLEX 6000 device.
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Figure 19. FLEX 6000 Timing Model
t
LABCARRY
t
LABCASC
t
LOCAL
t
ROW
t
COL
t
DIN_D
t
DIN_C
Carry-out to
Next LE in
Same LAB
Carry-out to
Next LE in
Next LAB
Cascade-out
to Next LE in
Same LAB
Cascade-out
to Next LE in
Next LAB
Carry-In from
Previous LE
Cascade-In from
Previous LE
IOE
LE
I/O Pin
t
CARRY_TO_CASC
t
CASC_TO_CASC
t
REG_TO_CASC
t
DATA_TO_CASC
t
CARRY_TO_CARRY
t
REG_TO_CARRY
t
DATA_TO_CARRY
t
REG_TO_REG
t
CASC_TO_REG
t
CARRY_TO_REG
t
DATA_TO_REG
t
C
t
LD_CLR
t
SU
t
H
t
CO
t
CLR
t
CASC_TO_OUT
t
CARRY_TO_OUT
t
DATA_TO_OUT
t
REG_TO_OUT
t
LEGLOBAL
t
OD1
t
OD2
t
OD3
t
XZ
t
ZX1
t
ZX2
t
ZX3
t
IOE
t
IN
t
IN_DELAY
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Tables 19 through 21 describe the FLEX 6000 internal timing
microparameters, which are expressed as worst-case values. Using hand
calculations, these parameters can be used to estimate design
performance. However, before committing designs to silicon, actual
worst-case performance should be modeled using timing simulation and
timing analysis. Tables 22 and 23 describe FLEX 6000 external timing
parameters.
Table 19. LE Timing Microparameters Note (1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions
tREG_TO_REG LUT delay for LE register feedback in carry chain
tCASC_TO_REG Cascade-in to register delay
tCARRY_TO_REG Carry-in to register delay
tDATA_TO_REG LE input to register delay
tCASC_TO_OUT Cascade-in to LE output delay
tCARRY_TO_OUT Carry-in to LE output delay
tDATA_TO_OUT LE input to LE output delay
tREG_TO_OUT Register output to LE output delay
tSU LE register setup time before clock; LE register recovery time after
asynchronous clear
tHLE register hold time after clock
tCO LE register clock-to-output delay
tCLR LE register clear delay
tCLE register control signal delay
tLD_CLR Synchronous load or clear delay in counter mode
tCARRY_TO_CARRY Carry-in to carry-out delay
tREG_TO_CARRY Register output to carry-out delay
tDATA_TO_CARRY LE input to carry-out delay
tCARRY_TO_CASC Carry-in to cascade-out delay
tCASC_TO_CASC Cascade-in to cascade-out delay
tREG_TO_CASC Register-out to cascade-out delay
tDATA_TO_CASC LE input to cascade-out delay
tCH LE register clock high time
tCL LE register clock low time
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Table 20. IOE Timing Microparameters Note (1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions
tOD1 Output buffer and pad delay, slow slew rate = off, VCCIO = VCCINT C1 = 35 pF (2)
tOD2 Output buffer and pad delay, slow slew rate = off, VCCIO = low voltage C1 = 35 pF (3)
tOD3 Output buffer and pad delay, slow slew rate = on C1 = 35 pF (4)
tXZ Output buffer disable delay C1 = 5 pF
tZX1 Output buffer enable delay, slow slew rate = off, VCCIO = VCCINT C1 = 35 pF (2)
tZX2 Output buffer enable delay, slow slew rate = off, VCCIO = low voltage C1 = 35 pF (3)
tZX3 IOE output buffer enable delay, slow slew rate = on C1 = 35 pF (4)
tIOE Output enable control delay
tIN Input pad and buffer to FastTrack Interconnect delay
tIN_DELAY Input pad and buffer to FastTrack Interconnect delay with additional delay
turned on
Table 21. Interconnect Timing Microparameters Note (1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions
tLOCAL LAB local interconnect delay
tROW Row interconnect routing delay (5)
tCOL Column interconnect routing delay (5)
tDIN_D Dedicated input to LE data delay (5)
tDIN_C Dedicated input to LE control delay
tLEGLOBAL LE output to LE control via internally-generated global signal delay (5)
tLABCARRY Routing delay for the carry-out of an LE driving the carry-in signal of a
different LE in a different LAB
tLABCASC Routing delay for the cascade-out signal of an LE driving the cascade-in
signal of a different LE in a different LAB
Table 22. External Reference Timing Parameters
Symbol Parameter Conditions
t1Register-to-register test pattern (6)
tDRR Register-to-register delay via 4 LEs, 3 row interconnects, and 4 local
interconnects
(7)
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Notes to tables:
(1) Microparameters are timing delays contributed by individual architectural elements and cannot be measured
explicitly.
(2) Operating conditions:
VCCIO = 5.0 V ± 5% for commercial use in 5.0-V FLEX 6000 devices.
VCCIO = 5.0 V ± 10% for industrial use in 5.0-V FLEX 6000 devices.
VCCIO = 3.3 V ± 10% for commercial or industrial use in 3.3-V FLEX 6000 devices.
(3) Operating conditions:
VCCIO = 3.3 V ± 10% for commercial or industrial use in 5.0-V FLEX 6000 devices.
VCCIO = 2.5 V ± 0.2 V for commercial or industrial use in 3.3-V FLEX 6000 devices.
(4) Operating conditions:
VCCIO = 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5.0 V.
(5) These parameters are worst-case values for typical applications. Post-compilation timing simulation and timing
analysis are required to determine actual worst-case performance.
(6) This timing parameter shows the delay of a register-to-register test pattern and is used to determine speed grades.
There are 12 LEs, including source and destination registers. The row and column interconnects between the
registers vary in length.
(7) This timing parameter is shown for reference and is specified by characterization.
(8) This timing parameter is specified by characterization.
Tables 24 through 28 show the timing information for EPF6010A and
EPF6016A devices.
Table 23. External Timing Parameters
Symbol Parameter Conditions
tINSU Setup time with global clock at LE register (8)
tINH Hold time with global clock at LE register (8)
tOUTCO Clock-to-output delay with global clock with LE register using FastFLEX I/O
pin
(8)
Table 24. LE Timing Microparameters for EPF6010A & EPF6016A Devices (Part 1 of 2)
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
tREG_TO_REG 1.2 1.3 1.7 ns
tCASC_TO_REG 0.9 1.0 1.2 ns
tCARRY_TO_REG 0.9 1.0 1.2 ns
tDATA_TO_REG 1.1 1.2 1.5 ns
tCASC_TO_OUT 1.3 1.4 1.8 ns
tCARRY_TO_OUT 1.6 1.8 2.3 ns
tDATA_TO_OUT 1.7 2.0 2.5 ns
tREG_TO_OUT 0.4 0.4 0.5 ns
tSU 0.9 1.0 1.3 ns
tH1.4 1.7 2.1 ns
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tCO 0.3 0.4 0.4 ns
tCLR 0.4 0.4 0.5 ns
tC1.8 2.1 2.6 ns
tLD_CLR 1.8 2.1 2.6 ns
tCARRY_TO_CARRY 0.1 0.1 0.1 ns
tREG_TO_CARRY 1.6 1.9 2.3 ns
tDATA_TO_CARRY 2.1 2.5 3.0 ns
tCARRY_TO_CASC 1.0 1.1 1.4 ns
tCASC_TO_CASC 0.5 0.6 0.7 ns
tREG_TO_CASC 1.4 1.7 2.1 ns
tDATA_TO_CASC 1.1 1.2 1.5 ns
tCH 2.5 3.0 3.5 ns
tCL 2.5 3.0 3.5 ns
Table 25. IOE Timing Microparameters for EPF6010A & EPF6016A Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
tOD1 1.9 2.2 2.7 ns
tOD2 4.1 4.8 5.8 ns
tOD3 5.8 6.8 8.3 ns
tXZ 1.4 1.7 2.1 ns
tXZ1 1.4 1.7 2.1 ns
tXZ2 3.6 4.3 5.2 ns
tXZ3 5.3 6.3 7.7 ns
tIOE 0.5 0.6 0.7 ns
tIN 3.6 4.1 5.1 ns
tIN_DELAY 4.8 5.4 6.7 ns
Table 24. LE Timing Microparameters for EPF6010A & EPF6016A Devices (Part 2 of 2)
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
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Notes:
(1) Setup times are longer when the Increase Input Delay option is turned on. The setup time values are shown with the
Increase Input Delay option turned off.
(2) Hold time is zero when the Increase Input Delay option is turned on.
Table 26. Interconnect Timing Microparameters for EPF6010A & EPF6016A Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
tLOCAL 0.7 0.7 1.0 ns
tROW 2.9 3.2 3.2 ns
tCOL 1.2 1.3 1.4 ns
tDIN_D 5.4 5.7 6.4 ns
tDIN_C 4.3 5.0 6.1 ns
tLEGLOBAL 2.6 3.0 3.7 ns
tLABCARRY 0.7 0.8 0.9 ns
tLABCASC 1.3 1.4 1.8 ns
Table 27. External Reference Timing Parameters for EPF6010A & EPF6016A Devices
Parameter Device Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
t1EPF6010A 37.6 43.6 53.7 ns
EPF6016A 38.0 44.0 54.1 ns
Table 28. External Timing Parameters for EPF6010A & EPF6016A Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
tINSU 2.1 (1) 2.4 (1) 3.3 (1) ns
tINH 0.2 (2) 0.3 (2) 0.1 (2) ns
tOUTCO 2.0 7.1 2.0 8.2 2.0 10.1 ns
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Tables 29 through 33 show the timing information for EPF6016 devices.
Table 29. LE Timing Microparameters for EPF6016 Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-2 -3
Min Max Min Max
tREG_TO_REG 2.2 2.8 ns
tCASC_TO_REG 0.9 1.2 ns
tCARRY_TO_REG 1.6 2.1 ns
tDATA_TO_REG 2.4 3.0 ns
tCASC_TO_OUT 1.3 1.7 ns
tCARRY_TO_OUT 2.4 3.0 ns
tDATA_TO_OUT 2.7 3.4 ns
tREG_TO_OUT 0.3 0.5 ns
tSU 1.1 1.6 ns
tH1.8 2.3 ns
tCO 0.3 0.4 ns
tCLR 0.5 0.6 ns
tC1.2 1.5 ns
tLD_CLR 1.2 1.5 ns
tCARRY_TO_CARRY 0.2 0.4 ns
tREG_TO_CARRY 0.8 1.1 ns
tDATA_TO_CARRY 1.7 2.2 ns
tCARRY_TO_CASC 1.7 2.2 ns
tCASC_TO_CASC 0.9 1.2 ns
tREG_TO_CASC 1.6 2.0 ns
tDATA_TO_CASC 1.7 2.1 ns
tCH 4.0 4.0 ns
tCL 4.0 4.0 ns
Table 30. IOE Timing Microparameters for EPF6016 Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-2 -3
Min Max Min Max
tOD1 2.3 2.8 ns
tOD2 4.6 5.1 ns
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tOD3 4.7 5.2 ns
tXZ 2.3 2.8 ns
tZX1 2.3 2.8 ns
tZX2 4.6 5.1 ns
tZX3 4.7 5.2 ns
tIOE 0.5 0.6 ns
tIN 3.3 4.0 ns
tIN_DELAY 4.6 5.6 ns
Table 31. Interconnect Timing Microparameters for EPF6016 Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-2 -3
Min Max Min Max
tLOCAL 0.8 1.0 ns
tROW 2.9 3.3 ns
tCOL 2.3 2.5 ns
tDIN_D 4.9 6.0 ns
tDIN_C 4.8 6.0 ns
tLEGLOBAL 3.1 3.9 ns
tLABCARRY 0.4 0.5 ns
tLABCASC 0.8 1.0 ns
Table 32. External Reference Timing Parameters for EPF6016 Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-2 -3
Min Max Min Max
t153.0 65.0 ns
tDRR 16.0 20.0 ns
Table 30. IOE Timing Microparameters for EPF6016 Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-2 -3
Min Max Min Max
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Tables 34 through 38 show the timing information for EPF6024A devices.
Table 33. External Timing Parameters for EPF6016 Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-2 -3
Min Max Min Max
tINSU 3.2 4.1 ns
tINH 0.0 0.0 ns
tOUTCO 2.0 7.9 2.0 9.9 ns
Table 34. LE Timing Microparameters for EPF6024A Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
tREG_TO_REG 1.2 1.3 1.6 ns
tCASC_TO_REG 0.7 0.8 1.0 ns
tCARRY_TO_REG 1.6 1.8 2.2 ns
tDATA_TO_REG 1.3 1.4 1.7 ns
tCASC_TO_OUT 1.2 1.3 1.6 ns
tCARRY_TO_OUT 2.0 2.2 2.6 ns
tDATA_TO_OUT 1.8 2.1 2.6 ns
tREG_TO_OUT 0.3 0.3 0.4 ns
tSU 0.9 1.0 1.2 ns
tH1.3 1.4 1.7 ns
tCO 0.2 0.3 0.3 ns
tCLR 0.3 0.3 0.4 ns
tC1.9 2.1 2.5 ns
tLD_CLR 1.9 2.1 2.5 ns
tCARRY_TO_CARRY 0.2 0.2 0.3 ns
tREG_TO_CARRY 1.4 1.6 1.9 ns
tDATA_TO_CARRY 1.3 1.4 1.7 ns
tCARRY_TO_CASC 1.1 1.2 1.4 ns
tCASC_TO_CASC 0.7 0.8 1.0 ns
tREG_TO_CASC 1.4 1.6 1.9 ns
tDATA_TO_CASC 1.0 1.1 1.3 ns
tCH 2.5 3.0 3.5 ns
tCL 2.5 3.0 3.5 ns
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Table 35. IOE Timing Microparameters for EPF6024A Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
tOD1 1.9 2.1 2.5 ns
tOD2 4.0 4.4 5.3 ns
tOD3 7.0 7.8 9.3 ns
tXZ 4.3 4.8 5.8 ns
tXZ1 4.3 4.8 5.8 ns
tXZ2 6.4 7.1 8.6 ns
tXZ3 9.4 10.5 12.6 ns
tIOE 0.5 0.6 0.7 ns
tIN 3.3 3.7 4.4 ns
tIN_DELAY 5.3 5.9 7.0 ns
Table 36. Interconnect Timing Microparameters for EPF6024A Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
tLOCAL 0.8 0.8 1.1 ns
tROW 3.0 3.1 3.3 ns
tCOL 3.0 3.2 3.4 ns
tDIN_D 5.4 5.6 6.2 ns
tDIN_C 4.6 5.1 6.1 ns
tLEGLOBAL 3.1 3.5 4.3 ns
tLABCARRY 0.6 0.7 0.8 ns
tLABCASC 0.3 0.3 0.4 ns
Table 37. External Reference Timing Parameters for EPF6024A Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
t145.0 50.0 60.0 ns
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Notes:
(1) Setup times are longer when the Increase Input Delay option is turned on. The setup time values are shown with the
Increase Input Delay option turned off.
(2) Hold time is zero when the Increase Input Delay option is turned on.
Power
Consumption
The supply power (P) for FLEX 6000 devices can be calculated with the
following equations:
P= P
INT + PIO
P= (I
CCSTANDBY + ICCACTIVE) × VCC + PIO
Typical ICCSTANDBY values are shown as ICC0 in the “FLEX 6000 Device
DC Operating Conditions” table on pages 31 and 33 of this data sheet. The
ICCACTIVE value depends on the switching frequency and the application
logic. This value is based on the amount of current that each LE typically
consumes. The PIO value, which depends on the device output load
characteristics and switching frequency, can be calculated using the
guidelines given in Application Note 74 (Evaluating Power for Altera Devices).
The ICCACTIVE value can be calculated with the following equation:
ICCACTIVE = K × fMAX × N × togLC ×
Where:
fMAX = Maximum operating frequency in MHz
N= Total number of LEs used in a FLEX 6000 device
togLC = Average percentage of LEs toggling at each clock
(typically 12.5%)
K = Constant, shown in Table 39
Table 38. External Timing Parameters for EPF6024A Devices
Parameter Speed Grade Unit
-1 -2 -3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
tINSU 2.0 (1) 2.2 (1) 2.6 (1) ns
tINH 0.2 (2) 0.2 (2) 0.3 (2) ns
tOUTCO 2.0 7.4 2.0 8.2 2.0 9.9 ns
µA
MHz LE×
-----------------------------
Table 39. K Constant Values
Device K Value
EPF6010A 14
EPF6016 88
EPF6016A 14
EPF6024A 14
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This calculation provides an ICC estimate based on typical conditions with
no output load. The actual ICC should be verified during operation
because this measurement is sensitive to the actual pattern in the device
and the environmental operating conditions.
To better reflect actual designs, the power model (and the constant K in
the power calculation equations shown above) for continuous
interconnect FLEX devices assumes that LEs drive FastTrack Interconnect
channels. In contrast, the power model of segmented FPGAs assumes that
all LEs drive only one short interconnect segment. This assumption may
lead to inaccurate results, compared to measured power consumption for
an actual design in a segmented interconnect FPGA.
Figure 20 shows the relationship between the current and operating
frequency for EPF6010A, EPF6016, EPF6016A, and EPF6024A devices.
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Figure 20. ICCACTIVE vs. Operating Frequency
Device
Configuration &
Operation
The FLEX 6000 architecture supports several configuration schemes to
load a design into the device(s) on the circuit board. This section
summarizes the device operating modes and available device
configuration schemes.
fSee Application Note 116 (Configuring APEX 20K, FLEX 10K & FLEX 6000
Devices) for detailed information on configuring FLEX 6000 devices,
including sample schematics, timing diagrams, configuration options,
pins names, and timing parameters.
Frequency (MHz)
EPF6010A
EPF6024A
0
Frequency (MHz)
50 100
200
250
150
100
50
EPF6016A
0
Frequency (MHz)
50 100
400
300
200
100
050 100
200
150
100
50
EPF6016
0
Frequency (MHz)
30 60
800
1000
600
400
200
ICC Supply
Current
(mA)
ICC Supply
Current
(mA)
ICC Supply
Current
(mA)
ICC Supply
Current
(mA)
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Operating Modes
The FLEX 6000 architecture uses SRAM configuration elements that
require configuration data to be loaded every time the circuit powers
up. This process of physically loading the SRAM data into a FLEX
6000 device is known as configuration. During initialization—a
process that occurs immediately after configuration—the device
resets registers, enables I/O pins, and begins to operate as a logic
device. The I/O pins are tri-stated during power-up, and before and
during configuration. The configuration and initialization processes
of a device are referred to as command mode; normal device operation
is called user mode.
SRAM configuration elements allow FLEX 6000 devices to be
reconfigured in-circuit by loading new configuration data into the
device. Real-time reconfiguration is performed by forcing the device
into command mode with a device pin, loading different
configuration data, reinitializing the device, and resuming user-
mode operation. The entire reconfiguration process requires less
than 100 ms and is used to dynamically reconfigure an entire system.
Also, in-field system upgrades can be performed by distributing new
configuration files.
Configuration Schemes
The configuration data for a FLEX 6000 device can be loaded with
one of three configuration schemes, which is chosen on the basis of
the target application. An EPC1 or EPC1441 configuration device or
intelligent controller can be used to control the configuration of a
FLEX 6000 device, allowing automatic configuration on system
power-up.
Multiple FLEX 6000 devices can be configured in any of the three
configuration schemes by connecting the configuration enable input
(nCE) and configuration enable output (nCEO) pins on each device.
Table 40 shows the data sources for each configuration scheme.
Table 40. Configuration Schemes
Configuration Scheme Data Source
Configuration device EPC1 or EPC1441 configuration device
Passive serial (PS) BitBlasterTM, ByteBlasterMVTM, or MasterBlasterTM
download cables, or serial data source
Passive serial asynchronous
(PSA)
BitBlaster, ByteBlasterMV, or MasterBlaster
download cables, or serial data source
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Device Pin-
Outs
See the Altera web site (http://www.altera.com) or the Altera Digital
Library for pin-out information.
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