EPM3512AQI208-7N vs EPM3256AQI208-10N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPM3512AQI208-7N 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 | EPM3512AQI208-7N | EPM3256AQI208-10N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Obsolete |
| Family | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A |
| Product Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) | — |
| Usable Gates | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| Macrocells | 512 | 256 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 | — |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 116.3 MHz | — |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V | — |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V (MultiVolt) | — |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Programming Interface | IEEE 1149.1 JTAG (in-system programmable) | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) ISP |
| Configuration Memory | EEPROM (non-volatile) | — |
| Speed Grade | 7 (7N suffix) | -10 |
| Operating Temperature | Industrial (per 'N' suffix) | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Pin Count | 208 | — |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | Non-compliant (Pb-bearing PQFP package) |
| User I/O Pins | [DATA_NEEDED: exact user I/O count for PQFP-208] | — |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | [DATA_NEEDED: tPD in ns per speed grade 7] | 10 ns |
| User I/Os | — | 161 |
| Logic Elements / LABs | — | 16 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) |
| Counter Frequency | — | 118.7 MHz (max, -10 speed grade) |
| Supply Voltage - Core | — | 3.3 V |
| I/O Logic Level Compatibility | — | 5.0 V, 3.3 V, 2.5 V (MultiVolt I/O) |
| Process Technology | — | CMOS EEPROM |
| Hot-Socketing Support | — | Yes |