EPM3512AQC208-10N vs EPM3256AQC208-10N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPM3512AQC208-10N by Intel and EPM3256AQC208-10N by Altera. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | EPM3512AQC208-10N | EPM3256AQC208-10N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Family | MAX 3000A | — |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) | — |
| Macrocells | 512 | — |
| Usable Gates | Up to 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 | — |
| User I/Os | 172 | — |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) | — |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | — |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay | 4.5 ns (-10 speed grade) | — |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 227.3 MHz | — |
| Speed Grade | -10 | — |
| Process Technology | CMOS EEPROM | — |
| In-System Programming | IEEE Std. 1149.1 JTAG, IEEE Std. 1532 | — |
| Boundary-Scan Test (BST) | Built-in, IEEE 1149.1 compliant | — |
| I/O Standards | MultiVolt (1.8V / 2.5V / 3.3V) | — |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 70 C (commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status not in verified web data] | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status - non-RoHS suffix 'N' typically indicates lead-free finish, but datasheet not present in data] |
| Series | — | MAX 3000A |
| Programmable Type | — | In-System Programmable (EEPROM) |
| Number of Macrocells | — | 256 |
| Number of Logic Elements/Blocks | — | 16 LABs |
| Number of I/O Pins | — | 161 (158 user I/O per Arrow listing) |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | — | 10 ns (max) |
| Maximum Counter Frequency | — | 227.3 MHz |
| Supply Voltage - Internal | — | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) |
| Package / Case | — | 208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP (28x28 mm) |
| Mounting Type | — | Surface Mount |
| ISP Compliance | — | IEEE Std. 1532 |
| Boundary Scan | — | IEEE Std. 1149.1 (JTAG) |
| I/O Tolerance | — | 5 V tolerant, MultiVolt interface |