EPM3512AQI208-10N vs EPM3256AQI208-10N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPM3512AQI208-10N by Intel and EPM3256AQI208-10N 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 | EPM3512AQI208-10N | EPM3256AQI208-10N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $12.90 | $9.75 |
| Family | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) | β |
| Logic Family | CMOS EEPROM-based | β |
| Macro Cells | 512 | β |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 12 | β |
| User I/Os | 172 (max), 208-pin package | 161 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 10 ns | 10 ns |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | β |
| I/O Standards | MultiVolt (2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5 V tolerant) | β |
| Package Type | PQFP-208 (FINE LINE BGA-style 256-pin land) | β |
| Pins | 256 (package), 208 used | β |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 70C | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ISP (IEEE 1532) | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) ISP |
| Compliance | RoHS status unknown from data | β |
| Boundary Scan | Built-in BST (IEEE 1149.1) | β |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip EEPROM, non-volatile | β |
| Macrocells | β | 256 |
| Usable Gates | β | 5,000 |
| Logic Elements / LABs | β | 16 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) |
| Counter Frequency | β | 118.7 MHz (max, -10 speed grade) |
| Speed Grade | β | -10 |
| Supply Voltage - Core | β | 3.3 V |
| I/O Logic Level Compatibility | β | 5.0 V, 3.3 V, 2.5 V (MultiVolt I/O) |
| Package | β | 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Process Technology | β | CMOS EEPROM |
| Hot-Socketing Support | β | Yes |
| RoHS Status | β | Non-compliant (Pb-bearing PQFP package) |