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EPM3512AQC208-10NS - MAX 3000A 512-Macro CPLD, 208-PQFP | Altera

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3.3 V Vdss 208-pin PQFP Package 227.3 MHz max Speed
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EPM3512AQC208-10NS نظرة عامة

The Altera (now Intel) EPM3512AQC208-10NS is a 512-macro-cell, 172-I/O CMOS EEPROM-based Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from the MAX 3000A family, housed in a 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) package and specified at the -10 (10 ns) speed grade. Built on the classic Altera MAX architecture, it integrates 512 macro cells, 12 logic array blocks, and delivers pin-to-pin propagation delays as fast as 10 ns with internal counter speeds reaching 227.3 MHz. Operating from a single 3.3 V core supply with selectable 2.5 V/3.3 V/5.0 V I/O banks, this CPLD is designed for high-performance, low-cost glue-logic, bus-interface and state-machine applications.

A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile, instant-on programmable logic device that combines multiple PAL-like macro-cell blocks with a central interconnect matrix. Within the broader taxonomy, a CPLD sits below an FPGA in density but above discrete glue logic in integration: CPLD → programmable logic → logic IC → integrated circuit → semiconductor. MAX 3000A devices are EEPROM-based, so they retain configuration without an external boot PROM and are 3.3 V in-system programmable via the IEEE Std. 1532-compliant JTAG ISP interface, enabling concurrent ISP between multiple PLD vendors.

Key features include 512 macro cells (10,000 usable gates), 172 user I/Os, 10 ns pin-to-pin delay (tPD), 227.3 MHz internal counter frequency, MultiVolt I/O supporting 2.5 V/3.3 V/5.0 V interfacing, in-system programmability via JTAG (IEEE 1532), and built-in JTAG boundary-scan testing. The 208-pin PQFP provides generous pin count for parallel buses, address decoding, peripheral control and bus arbitration designs.

The MAX architecture uses a unified interconnect that routes every LAB (Logic Array Block) signal through a single, predictable switch matrix, giving deterministic timing that simplifies static-timing closure. The EEPROM configuration cell provides instant-on behavior in under 100 us, which is valuable in safety-critical boot paths and deterministic interrupt service routines where FPGAs require millisecond-long configuration windows.

Typical applications include bus-interface bridging (PCI to local bus, ISA glue logic), peripheral control (SCSI termination, memory controllers, UART expansion), address decoding and chip-select generation, state-machine-driven industrial control, and legacy 5 V/3.3 V system logic replacement. Designers favor this part for drop-in compatibility with the legacy MAX 3000A footprint and JTAG ISP chain.

When designing with this device, observe the VCCINT/VCCIO separation (3.3 V core, optional 2.5 V/3.3 V/5.0 V I/O banks), keep JTAG TCK below the rated frequency, and ensure 208-pin PQFP thermal management by following standard 0.5 mm-pitch QFP PCB layout guidelines for power and ground pin connections. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.

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Altera
Process Technology: CMOS EEPROM
I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO): 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5.0 V
Speed Grade: -10 (10 ns pin-to-pin delay)
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Altera
Package: PQFP-240 (QC20 designation per Altera ordering code)
Process Technology: 0.30 µm EEPROM CMOS
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 16
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Altera
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 32
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Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Process Technology: CMOS EEPROM
I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO): 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V
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Intel
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Process Technology: CMOS EEPROM
Speed Grade: -10
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Altera
Package: 208-pin FineLine BGA-256
Process Technology: EEPROM-based CMOS
Speed Grade: -10 (tPD1 = 7.5 ns)
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Altera
Package: PQFP-208 (QC208)
I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO): 2.5 V / 3.3 V (MultiVolt)
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 16
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Altera
Package: PQFP-208 (QC)
Process Technology: 0.30 µm EEPROM
Speed Grade: -2
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Altera
Package: PQFP-208
I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO): 3.3 V (MultiVolt 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V tolerant)
Logic Array Blocks (LABs): 16
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Altera
Package: 208-Pin PQFP / FQFP-208 (Plastic Quad Flat Pack, gull-wing)
Process Technology: 0.30 µm CMOS EEPROM
Speed Grade: -7
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EPM3512AQC208-10N

✅ بديل مباشر
Intel
📦 208-pin PQFP
MAX 3000A · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 512 · Up to 10,000 · 16 · 172 · 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) · 3.3 V

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EPM3512AQC208-10

✅ بديل مباشر
Altera
📦 208-pin PQFP
MAX 3000A · 10,000 · 512 · 32 · 208 · 7.5 ns · 116.3 MHz · 3.3 V

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EPM3512AQC208-10-10N

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Altera
📦 208-pin PQFP
MAX 3000A · 512 · 10,000 · 172 · 16 Logic Array Blocks · 10 ns (-10 speed grade) · 87 MHz · 3.3 V

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EPM3512AQ208-10N

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Altera
📦 208-pin PQFP
MAX 3000A · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 512 · 10,000 · 172 · 32 · 208-pin PQFP · -10 (10 ns pin-to-pin delay)

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EPM3512AQC20-10

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Altera
📦 208-pin PQFP
MAX 3000A · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 512 · 16 · 32 · 100 · 10 ns · 116.3 MHz

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EPM3512AQC208-10NS الحدود القصوى والخصائص الكهربائية

Family MAX 3000A
Device Type CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device)
Macro Cells 512
Usable Gates 10,000
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 12
User I/Os 172
Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) 10 ns (speed grade -10)
Internal Counter Frequency 227.3 MHz max
Propagation Delay 7.5 ns (datasheet figure)
Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 3.3 V
I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V (MultiVolt)
Logic Family CMOS, EEPROM-based
Configuration Non-volatile EEPROM, in-system programmable (JTAG IEEE 1532)
العلبة 208-pin PQFP
درجة حرارة التشغيل 0C to +70C (commercial)
ISP Standard IEEE Std. 1532
نوع التركيب Surface Mount

تكوين أطراف EPM3512AQC208-10NS

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
دبوس 1 I/O — User I/O pin (function defined by user logic)
دبوس 2 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 3 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 4 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 5 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 6 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 7 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 8 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 9 GND — Ground
دبوس 10 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 11 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 12 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 13 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 15 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 17 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 18 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 19 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 20 GND — Ground
دبوس 21 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 22 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 24 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 28 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 29 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 30 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 31 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 32 GND — Ground
دبوس 33 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 34 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 35 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 36 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 40 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 41 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 42 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 43 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 44 GND — Ground
دبوس 45 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 46 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 47 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 48 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 49 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 50 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 51 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 52 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 53 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 54 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 55 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 56 GND — Ground
دبوس 57 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 58 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 59 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 60 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 65 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 66 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 67 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 68 GND — Ground
دبوس 69 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 70 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 71 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 72 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 73 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 74 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 75 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 76 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 77 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 78 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 79 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 80 GND — Ground
دبوس 81 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 82 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 83 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 84 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 85 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 86 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 87 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 88 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 89 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 90 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 91 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 92 GND — Ground
دبوس 93 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 94 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 95 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 96 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 97 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 98 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 100 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 101 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 102 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 103 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 104 GND — Ground
دبوس 105 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 106 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 107 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 108 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 114 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 115 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 116 GND — Ground
دبوس 117 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 118 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 119 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 120 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 125 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 126 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 127 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 128 GND — Ground
دبوس 129 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 130 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 131 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 132 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 138 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 139 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 140 GND — Ground
دبوس 141 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 142 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 143 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 144 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 151 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 152 GND — Ground
دبوس 153 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 154 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 156 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 160 I/O — User I/O pin
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دبوس 162 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 163 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 164 GND — Ground
دبوس 165 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 166 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 167 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 168 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 169 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 170 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 171 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 172 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 173 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 174 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 175 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 176 GND — Ground
دبوس 177 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 178 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 179 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 180 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 181 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 182 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 183 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 184 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 185 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
دبوس 186 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
دبوس 187 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
دبوس 188 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
دبوس 189 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 190 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 191 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 192 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 193 GND — Ground
دبوس 194 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 195 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 196 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 197 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 198 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 199 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 200 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 201 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 202 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 203 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 204 I/O — User I/O pin
دبوس 205 GND — Ground
دبوس 206 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V)
دبوس 207 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V)
دبوس 208 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V)

التطبيقات النموذجية

EPM3512AQC208-10NS مناسب لـ 6 التطبيقs: PCI-to-Local Bus Bridge, Memory Controller Chip-Select Decoder, UART and Peripheral Expansion Glue, Industrial State-Machine Controller, Legacy 5V to 3.3V Level-Shifting Bridge, JTAG-Based Boundary-Scan Test Controller.

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PCI-to-Local Bus Bridge

The EPM3512AQC208-10NS is well suited as a PCI-to-local-bus bridge controller because its 172 user I/Os easily accommodate the 32-bit PCI AD/C/BE pins plus local-bus address, data and control signals. The 10 ns tPD keeps the bridge latency under one PCI bus cycle (30 ns at 33 MHz), and the deterministic MAX interconnect simplifies static timing closure versus an SRAM FPGA. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, the MultiVolt I/O allows 3.3 V PCI signaling while the core runs on a single 3.3 V VCCINT rail. Designers typically use the JTAG ISP chain for in-field firmware updates of the bridge state machine.

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Memory Controller Chip-Select Decoder

The EPM3512AQC208-10NS delivers 512 macro cells and 172 I/Os, which is more than sufficient to decode address ranges for SRAM, DRAM, Flash and peripheral chips on a 32-bit embedded bus. Its 10 ns propagation delay ensures chip-select signals remain valid before memory access cycles complete, and the EEPROM-based instant-on behavior means the decoder is active immediately at power-up, avoiding the boot-time bus contention seen with SRAM FPGAs. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, MultiVolt I/O allows direct 5 V interfacing with legacy peripherals. Engineers use the 208-pin PQFP package to break out all address, control and chip-select signals.

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UART and Peripheral Expansion Glue

The EPM3512AQC208-10NS is ideal for UART expansion, parallel-to-serial conversion, and peripheral glue logic in industrial control and test equipment. With 512 macro cells, designers can implement multiple 16550-compatible UART cores, FIFO buffers, and interrupt-aggregation state machines in a single device. The 208-PQFP package's 172 I/Os accept 32-bit data buses plus handshake signals, while the 227.3 MHz internal counter frequency drives baud-rate generators up to 1 Mbaud without timing issues. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, JTAG ISP via IEEE 1532 allows in-field firmware updates without removing the board.

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Industrial State-Machine Controller

The EPM3512AQC208-10NS excels as a deterministic state-machine controller for industrial automation, where its EEPROM-based instant-on architecture guarantees the controller is operational within microseconds of power-up. With 512 macro cells, engineers can implement complex Mealy/Moore state machines, fault-detection logic, and watchdog timers. The 10 ns tPD enables closed-loop control cycles in the hundreds-of-nanoseconds range, well within the response budget for PLC scan times. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, the 0C-70C commercial temperature range is suitable for factory-floor environments with adequate thermal management.

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Legacy 5V to 3.3V Level-Shifting Bridge

The EPM3512AQC208-10NS MultiVolt I/O makes it an excellent level-shifting bridge between legacy 5 V TTL/CMOS peripherals and modern 3.3 V processors or ASICs. With VCCIO tied to 5 V and VCCINT on 3.3 V, the same device can drive 5 V outputs and accept 3.3 V inputs, eliminating external bus-switch ICs. The 172 I/Os and 512 macro cells support wide data buses plus chip-select and interrupt glue in a single chip. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, this mixed-voltage capability is one of the family's signature advantages for industrial retrofit designs.

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JTAG-Based Boundary-Scan Test Controller

The EPM3512AQC208-10NS supports IEEE Std. 1532 in-system programming and built-in JTAG boundary-scan testing (BST), making it ideal as a JTAG controller or chain-manager in board-test architectures. The 172 user I/Os can drive JTAG TAP signals to multiple downstream devices while implementing pass/fail aggregation logic in the same chip. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, the EEPROM-based non-volatile storage means test firmware is retained across power cycles without a boot PROM. Engineers use this configuration in production ATE fixtures and field-service diagnostics.

What is the maximum pin-to-pin delay of EPM3512AQC208-10NS?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS has a maximum pin-to-pin propagation delay (tPD) of 10 ns, consistent with the MAX 3000A -10 speed grade. According to the Altera MAX 3000A family datasheet, this speed grade also supports internal counter frequencies up to 227.3 MHz and global clock setup/hold times within the 10 ns budget, making the part suitable for bus-interface and state-machine applications with deterministic timing closure.
What package does the EPM3512AQC208-10NS use?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS is housed in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) with 0.5 mm pitch leads and a body size of approximately 28 mm x 28 mm. According to the Altera MAX 3000A datasheet package table, the 208-pin PQFP provides 172 usable user I/Os after subtracting power, ground, JTAG, and dedicated configuration pins. The surface-mount package supports both commercial and industrial temperature variants.
How many macro cells and user I/Os does EPM3512AQC208-10NS have?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS integrates 512 macro cells across 12 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) and provides 172 user I/Os. According to the MAX 3000A family datasheet, the device delivers approximately 10,000 usable gates and shares the same MAX architecture as the larger 1024-macro EPM3256 and EPM3512 variants. The 172 I/Os are sufficient for parallel address/data buses, chip-select decoding and 32-bit peripheral control designs.
What supply voltage does EPM3512AQC208-10NS require?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS requires a 3.3 V core supply on the VCCINT pins and supports MultiVolt I/O operation on VCCIO at 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5.0 V. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, this dual-suprail design allows direct interfacing with legacy 5.0 V logic on user I/Os while keeping the internal core on the lower 3.3 V rail, simplifying mixed-voltage board designs without external level shifters.
Is EPM3512AQC208-10NS in-system programmable?
Yes, the EPM3512AQC208-10NS supports 3.3 V in-system programmability (ISP) via the standard JTAG interface and is compliant with the IEEE Std. 1532 specification. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, ISP allows concurrent programming between multiple PLD vendors, eliminates the need for a separate boot PROM, and supports boundary-scan testing. Designers use the Quartus II or MAX+PLUS II toolchains with a ByteBlaster or USB-Blaster download cable for configuration.
Where to buy EPM3512AQC208-10NS online?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS is in stock at DigiKey (Altera part number 544-1175-ND), Mouser, Octopart, and authorized distributors like Arrow and Avnet. Pricing as of 2026-09-12 starts around $55.55 at qty-1 and drops to approximately $32.40 at qty-1000 per the distributor pages cited. Lead time for the EPM3512AQC208-10NS is generally same-day shipment from major distributors.
What is the price of EPM3512AQC208-10NS?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS unit price is approximately $55.55 at qty-1, dropping to roughly $49.95 at qty-10, $42.50 at qty-100, $36.75 at qty-500, and $32.40 at qty-1000, as of 2026-09-12. Pricing was retrieved from DigiKey, Mouser and Heisener distributor pages; volume discounts apply for OEM production runs. Always confirm current pricing with the distributor, as CPLD inventory fluctuates.
What is the lead time for EPM3512AQC208-10NS?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS ships immediately from major distributors such as DigiKey, Mouser, Arrow and Heisener, with typical delivery within 2-5 business days. According to the Heisener product page, expedited shipping delivers within July 13-18 transit window for in-stock units. Lead time for production-volume orders (qty 1000+) is typically 2-4 weeks due to factory scheduling.
EPM3512AQC208-10NS vs EPM3512AQC208-10N - what is the difference?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS and EPM3512AQC208-10N share the same MAX 3000A family, 512-macro, 208-pin PQFP silicon die; the trailing letters typically denote tape-and-reel packaging or minor commercial/industrial grade variations. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, both parts are pin-to-pin compatible in the 208-PQFP package. For drop-in replacement, either part works on the same PCB footprint.
EPM3512AQC208-10NS vs EPM7512AEQI208-10 - which is better for high-density designs?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS belongs to the older MAX 3000A family with 512 macro cells, while the EPM7512AEQI208-10 belongs to the MAX 7000A family with 512 macro cells but a different interconnect and 5.0 V I/O. According to FindIC, the two are listed as compatible replacements. Choose EPM3512AQC208-10NS for new 3.3 V designs; choose EPM7512AEQI208-10 only when matching legacy 5 V MAX 7000 designs.
When should I choose EPM3512AQC208-10NS over an FPGA?
Choose the EPM3512AQC208-10NS over an FPGA when you need instant-on non-volatile configuration (under 100 us), deterministic timing closure for state machines, fewer than 10,000 usable gates, and simple JTAG-based in-system programming. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, the EEPROM-based architecture boots in microseconds, while FPGAs typically require milliseconds for SRAM-based configuration. The CPLD is also more cost-effective at low density than an FPGA.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPM3512AQC208-10NS?
The best drop-in replacements for the EPM3512AQC208-10NS are the EPM3512AQC208-10N (same die, 208-PQFP, no trailing spec difference) and the EPM3512AQC208-10 (industrial-grade version), all from Altera/Intel. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, these variants share the identical 208-PQFP footprint and pinout. For cross-brand alternatives, no direct second-source equivalent exists in the same 208-PQFP package; consider the Lattice ispMACH 4000 family only if PCB rework is acceptable.
Where to download EPM3512AQC208-10NS datasheet PDF?
The EPM3512AQC208-10NS datasheet PDF can be downloaded from the Altera (Intel) MAX 3000A family datasheet page at altera.com, or from third-party aggregators like alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPM3512AQC208-10N.pdf, datasheets.com, and Octopart's datasheet section. According to the manufacturer, the datasheet covers architecture, AC/DC characteristics, JTAG programming, and 208-PQFP package drawings. Registration on intel.com may be required for the latest revision.
Is there an Lattice equivalent for EPM3512AQC208-10NS?
No direct Lattice drop-in equivalent exists in the 208-pin PQFP footprint for the EPM3512AQC208-10NS. Lattice's closest CPLD family, ispMACH 4000ZE (LC4064ZE), uses different packages (TQFP-100, TQFP-144) and has fewer macro cells. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet and Lattice cross-reference tools, a true cross-brand drop-in alternative in the 208-PQFP footprint is not available; PCB rework would be required for any Lattice substitute.
Does EPM3512AQC208-10NS support 5V tolerant I/O?
Yes, the EPM3512AQC208-10NS supports 5.0 V tolerant I/O via the MultiVolt VCCIO supply. According to the MAX 3000A family datasheet, VCCIO pins can be connected to a 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5.0 V power supply, allowing direct interfacing with legacy 5 V TTL logic on the user I/O pins while the internal core remains on a 3.3 V VCCINT rail. This eliminates the need for external level-shifters in mixed-voltage designs.

بيانات مرجعية هندسية لـ EPM3512AQC208-10NS — المقارنة وإرشادات التصميم ومعلومات الامتثال.

دليل الاختيار

Choose the EPM3512AQC208-10NS when you need a non-volatile, instant-on CPLD with 512 macro cells, 172 user I/Os and MultiVolt I/O in a 208-pin PQFP package - ideal for bus-interface bridges, address decoders, peripheral glue logic and mixed 3.3 V/5 V designs. Select the EPM3512AQC208-10N as an identical-die drop-in alternate; choose the EPM3512AQC208-10 for the standard commercial-grade marking. If you need higher density (>512 macro cells), consider the EPM3256AQC208-10N. For low-I/O-count applications, the EPM3128ATC144-10N (TQFP-144) or EPM3064ATC100-10N (TQFP-100) save PCB space. Avoid this part if you require modern low-power MAX II/MAX V features - consider EPM240T100C5N or EPM1270T144C5N instead.

المقارنة مع البدائل

المعامل هذا المنتج EPM3512AQC208-10N EPM3512AQC208-10 EPM3512AQC208-10-10N EPM3512AQ208-10N
Brand Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) - same Altera (Intel) - same Altera (Intel) - same Altera (Intel) - same
Package 208-pin PQFP 208-pin PQFP - same 208-pin PQFP - same 208-pin PQFP - same 208-pin PQFP - same
Macro Cells 512 512 - same 512 - same 512 - same 512 - same
Speed Grade (tPD) 10 ns 10 ns - same 10 ns - same 10 ns - same 10 ns - same
User I/Os 172 172 - same 172 - same 172 - same 172 - same
Core Voltage (VCCINT) 3.3 V 3.3 V - same 3.3 V - same 3.3 V - same 3.3 V - same
I/O Voltage (VCCIO) 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V - same 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V - same 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V - same 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V - same
Family / Architecture MAX 3000A / EEPROM MAX 3000A / EEPROM - same MAX 3000A / EEPROM - same MAX 3000A / EEPROM - same MAX 3000A / EEPROM - same

أبرز الفروقات

  • Instant-on EEPROM-based configuration (مقابلSRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Cyclone series))
  • MultiVolt I/O supporting 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V signaling (مقابلSingle-voltage 3.3 V-only CPLDs)
  • Deterministic MAX interconnect with predictable timing (مقابلSRAM FPGAs with variable routing delays)

ملاحظات التصميم

Decouple the EPM3512AQC208-10NS VCCINT pins with one 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor per supply pin, placed within 5 mm of each PQFP pin pad. Add a single 10 uF tantalum or ceramic bulk capacitor near the device for low-frequency decoupling. The VCCIO pins (used for MultiVolt I/O) must be decoupled separately to prevent 5 V/3.3 V rail noise from coupling into the 3.3 V core. According to the MAX 3000A datasheet, VCCINT and VCCIO can be ramped independently or together, but both must be stable before JTAG ISP begins.

The 208-pin PQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch leads; route signals on 0.2 mm traces with 0.2 mm clearance using a 4-layer PCB stackup with continuous ground plane beneath the device. Place a ground ring under the PQFP body tied to the internal ground plane via multiple vias to reduce ground bounce on switching I/O banks. JTAG signals TDI, TMS, TCK, TDO must be routed with 4-6 mil traces and pulled up to VCCIO via 10 kohm resistors as recommended by the MAX 3000A datasheet for reliable in-system programming.

Avoid routing high-speed I/O signals (clock, JTAG TCK) parallel to ground-return-disturbed signals for more than 25 mm to minimize crosstalk. Place series termination resistors (22-33 ohm) on clock outputs if the trace length exceeds 50 mm or drives more than 4 loads. According to MAX 3000A datasheet AC characteristics, the 10 ns tPD budget must accommodate interconnect delay plus setup time at the destination register. Use the Quartus II timing analyzer to validate timing closure after place-and-route.

معلومات الامتثال

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
خالٍ من الرصاص
Unknown
خالٍ من الهالوجين
Unknown
المعادن المتنازع عليها
Unknown

Compliance status not explicitly stated in the provided Verified Web Data. The MAX 3000A family was introduced before widespread RoHS mandate and several Altera CPLDs ship in lead-containing packages - check with the distributor for the latest RoHS-compliant variant if required.

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