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EPM7256AETC100-10N - 256-Macro MAX 7000A CPLD, 10ns, TQFP-100 | Intel (Altera)

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3.3 V Vdss 100-pin TQFP Package 125 MHz Speed
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1 $22.2 $22,20
10 $19.95 $199,50
100 $17.5 $1.750,00
500 $15.25 $7.625,00
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EPM7256AETC100-10N Descripción general

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPM7256AETC100-10N is a high-performance, 3.3 V EEPROM-based Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from the MAX 7000A family, providing 256 macro cells, 5,000 usable gates, and 84 user I/Os in a 100-pin TQFP package. It features a 10 ns pin-to-pin logic delay, a maximum operating frequency of 125 MHz, and in-system programmability via IEEE Std. 1149.1 JTAG.

A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic device that combines the architectural simplicity and predictable timing of PAL/GAL technology with higher density and I/O count. CPLDs sit in the programmable logic hierarchy alongside FPGAs, but typically deliver faster deterministic propagation delays, lower power, and instant-on behavior from on-chip EEPROM. The MAX 7000A family uses a second-generation Multiple Array Matrix (MAX) architecture with the Logic Array Blocks (LABs), interconnect between LABs, and a bank of I/O control blocks with per-pin options for 3.3 V PCI compliance.

Key features of the EPM7256AETC100-10N include four dedicated inputs usable as global clock, clear, and output enable signals, a 2.5 ns pin-to-pin logic delay at interconnect, an I/O bank supporting 3.3 V PCI with MultiVolt I/O for interfacing to 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V mixed-voltage rails, and built-in JTAG boundary-scan test support. The 10 ns speed grade targets designs where fast deterministic timing is critical, and the 100-pin TQFP footprint provides a compact, surface-mount, lead-free option for production boards.

Architecturally, the part is built on a 0.30 µm EEPROM process with 16 LABs of 16 macro cells each, the classic MAX interconnect matrix, and a 36-bit programmable trigger in every macro cell. The device supports combinatorial and registered logic with per-pin slew-rate control, making it well suited for glue logic, bus decoding, and high-speed control interfaces.

Typical applications include address decoding for microprocessors and DSPs, peripheral bus interfacing (PCI, ISA, VME), state-machine controllers, industrial I/O expansion, and JTAG-driven board test infrastructure. The instant-on, non-volatile configuration makes it a strong fit for safety-conscious systems that must boot in deterministic time without an external configuration flash.

When designing with this part, place decoupling capacitors (typically 0.1 µF and 10 µF) close to every VCC/GND pair, observe the JTAG chain topology (TDI -> device -> TDO) when multiple devices share the bus, and respect the 3.3 V core supply ramp requirements from the datasheet. The exposed thermal pad (when present on this TQFP) should be soldered to a ground pour for mechanical and thermal performance.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes not found on the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers evaluate the EPM7256AETC100-10N for both new designs and legacy board repairs.

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Variantes de esta serie

Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con EPM7256AETC100-10N (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Package, RoHS Status, Operating Temperature, Programming Interface, Programmability.

Intel
Package: 100-pin FBGA (11x11 mm)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +90C (commercial)
Programming Interface: IEEE 1149.1 JTAG
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Intel
Package: 100-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA), 11x11 mm
RoHS Status: Not Compliant (per Arrow listing)
Programmability: In-system programmable (ISP) via JTAG
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Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
RoHS Status: unknown
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +70 C (Commercial)
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Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP (FQFP)
RoHS Status: Compliant (N suffix)
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Altera
Package: TQFP-100
RoHS Status: Non-compliant (Pb-bearing TQFP package)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)
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Altera
Package: TQFP-100 (1.0 mm pitch, 14x14 mm)
RoHS Status: Compliant (lead-free)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (Commercial)
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Intel
Package: TQFP-100 (ET100)
RoHS Status: Unknown - part marked obsolete
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (Commercial)
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Intel
Package: 100-pin TQFP (14 x 14 mm)
RoHS Status: Compliant
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C (Commercial)
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Intel
Package: 100-pin TQFP (TQ100, 14x14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
RoHS Status: Compliant
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (Industrial)
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Herramienta de comparación rápida — seleccione piezas alternativas para compararlas lado a lado:

EPM7256AETC100-10N-ND

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 TQFP-100
same die and package, DigiKey tape-and-reel packaging variant (parametrically identical, only reel packaging differs)

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EPM7256AETC100-10

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 TQFP-100
same die and package, non-lead-free (SnPb) terminal finish instead of lead-free

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EPM7256AETC100-5N

✅ Sustitución directa
Altera
📦 TQFP-100
MAX 7000A · MAX 7000AE · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 256 · 5000 (range 600 to 10000) · 84 · 16 · 5.0 ns

✓ En stock

$9.75 / unidad

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EPM7256AETI100-7N

✅ Sustitución directa
Intel
📦 TQFP-100
MAX 7000A · CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device · 256 · 5,000 · 84 · 16 Logic Array Blocks · 126.6 MHz · 7.5 ns

✓ En stock

$34.2 / unidad

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EPM7256AEQC208-5N

✅ Sustitución directa
Altera
📦 TQFP-100
MAX 7000A · CMOS, EEPROM-based · 5,000 · 256 · 164 · 16 · 208 · 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)

✓ En stock

$11.5 / unidad

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EPM7256AEQI208-7N

✅ Sustitución directa
Altera
📦 TQFP-100
MAX 7000A · 256 · 5,000 · 164 · 16 · 7.5 ns · 126.6 MHz · 3.3 V

✓ En stock

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EPM7256AEFI100-7

✅ Sustitución directa
Intel
📦 TQFP-100
MAX 7000A · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 256 · 5K · 84 · 7.5 ns · 126.6 MHz · 3.3 V

✓ En stock

$65.4 / unidad

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EPM7256AEFC100-7

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Intel
📦 TQFP-100
MAX 7000A · 256 · 5,000 · 16 · 84 · 100-pin FBGA (11x11 mm) · 100 · 3.0 V to 3.6 V

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$15.2 / unidad

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EPM7256AETC100-10N Valores máximos y características eléctricas

Family MAX 7000A
Device Type CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device)
Macro Cells 256
Usable Gates 5,000
Maximum User I/Os 84
Logic Elements / LABs 16 Logic Array Blocks
Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay 10 ns
Maximum Operating Frequency 125 MHz
Supply Voltage (Core) 3.3 V
MultiVolt I/O Support 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V
Programmability EEPROM, in-system via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1)
Encapsulado 100-pin TQFP
Tipo de montaje Surface Mount
Process Technology 0.30 µm EEPROM
Dedicated Inputs 4 (global clock / clear / OE)

Configuración de pines de EPM7256AETC100-10N

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
Pin 1 GND — Ground reference
Pin 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 9 VCCINT — 3.3 V core supply
Pin 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 13 GND — Ground reference
Pin 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 15 TDI — JTAG test data input
Pin 16 TMS — JTAG test mode select
Pin 17 TCK — JTAG test clock
Pin 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 20 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (2.5V/3.3V/5V)
Pin 21 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 23 GCLK1 — Global clock input 1
Pin 24 GCLK2 — Global clock input 2
Pin 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 29 VCCINT — 3.3 V core supply
Pin 30 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 31 GND — Ground reference
Pin 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 33 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 36 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 39 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply (2.5V/3.3V/5V)
Pin 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 43 GND — Ground reference
Pin 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 45 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 49 VCCINT — 3.3 V core supply
Pin 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 54 GND — Ground reference
Pin 55 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 62 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply (2.5V/3.3V/5V)
Pin 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 67 GND — Ground reference
Pin 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 71 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 73 VCCINT — 3.3 V core supply
Pin 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 75 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin 77 GND — Ground reference
Pin 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 81 GCLR — Global clear input
Pin 82 GOE — Global output enable input
Pin 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 85 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply (2.5V/3.3V/5V)
Pin 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 89 GND — Ground reference
Pin 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 95 VCCINT — 3.3 V core supply
Pin 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin 99 TDO — JTAG test data output
Pin 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)

Aplicaciones típicas

EPM7256AETC100-10N es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Microprocessor and DSP Address Decoding, PCI and ISA Bus Interface Bridging, Industrial I/O Expansion and Control, State-Machine and Protocol Controllers, JTAG-Based Board Test Infrastructure, Legacy System Sustainment and Board Repair.

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Microprocessor and DSP Address Decoding

The EPM7256AETC100-10N's 256 macro cells and 10 ns pin-to-pin delay make it an ideal glue-logic device for decoding memory and peripheral address spaces in legacy 32-bit microprocessor and DSP systems. With 5,000 usable gates the device can decode tens of chip-select windows without compromising timing, and the 84 user I/Os expose enough pins to drive CS, OE, and address-valid signals across a wide bank of SRAM, Flash, and peripherals. MultiVolt I/O lets the CPLD interface between a 5 V microprocessor bus and 3.3 V peripheral logic without external level shifters, simplifying board layout and BOM. Because the configuration is stored in on-chip EEPROM, decoding logic is available at power-on within microseconds, eliminating any boot-time ambiguity on the chip-select lines.

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PCI and ISA Bus Interface Bridging

The 3.3 V PCI-compliant I/O bank of the EPM7256AETC100-10N allows it to sit directly on a 33 MHz PCI bus and provide glue logic between PCI target devices and the host controller. Its 10 ns pin-to-pin delay fits comfortably within a 33 MHz PCI clock period (30 ns), allowing single-clock-cycle address and command decoding with margin. For ISA bus applications the device's 5 V-tolerant MultiVolt I/O removes the need for external buffers, and the 84 user I/Os are sufficient to break out 16-bit data, 24-bit address, and control signals. The deterministic timing of the MAX 7000A interconnect matrix also eliminates the hold-time ambiguity that FPGAs can introduce on asynchronous buses, which is critical for reliable ISA and PCI bus arbitration.

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Industrial I/O Expansion and Control

With 84 user I/Os, four dedicated global inputs, and per-pin output-enable control, the EPM7256AETC100-10N can scan dozens of digital input lines and drive dozens of output lines from a single 3.3 V device. The non-volatile EEPROM-based configuration boots instantly on power-up, which is critical for safety-conscious industrial controllers that must drive outputs in deterministic time without external configuration memory. For industrial temperature operation, the pin-compatible EPM7256AETI100-7N variant operates across -40C to +85C and is the preferred drop-in for harsh environments. Combined with on-chip JTAG boundary-scan, the device also simplifies board-level interconnect test on high-pin-count industrial backplanes.

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State-Machine and Protocol Controllers

The MAX 7000A architecture of the EPM7256AETC100-10N is optimized for implementing synchronous and asynchronous state machines with predictable timing, making it a strong fit for protocol controllers such as UART, SPI, I2C, and custom serial interfaces. The 10 ns logic delay supports bit rates above 50 MHz in registered designs, and the 36-bit macro cell with programmable product-term allocation simplifies wide decoder logic. The 256 macro cells accommodate many parallel state machines within a single device, reducing board area and improving noise immunity versus discrete 74-series logic. On-chip EEPROM storage lets designers ship fully configured controllers without an external boot PROM.

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JTAG-Based Board Test Infrastructure

The EPM7256AETC100-10N's IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface provides built-in boundary-scan test on every I/O pin, which dramatically simplifies interconnect test on densely populated production boards. The device can act as a JTAG master or slave in a multi-device chain, allowing board-level scan chains that cover CPLDs, FPGAs, microprocessors, and cluster logic on the same TCK/TMS bus. The 84 user I/Os are sufficient to drive scan stimuli across most glue-logic clusters on a typical embedded board. Because the device is JTAG-programmable in-system, the same chain can also be used to update CPLD configuration during manufacturing without an external programmer.

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Legacy System Sustainment and Board Repair

Because the MAX 7000A family including the EPM7256AETC100-10N is in Intel's obsolete EOL list, the part is in high demand for sustaining legacy industrial, aerospace, and telecommunications systems that were originally designed around MAX 7000A glue logic. With 256 macro cells, 84 I/Os, and a 100-pin TQFP footprint, the device can replace a custom ASIC in many legacy designs without PCB rework. Authorized distributors and qualified aftermarket stockists continue to carry inventory, and the same JTAG programming files can be reused across replacement units. Designers should confirm the lead-free ('N' suffix) versus non-lead-free termination against the original BOM when sourcing replacements.

What is the EPM7256AETC100-10N?
The EPM7256AETC100-10N is a 256-macro-cell, 3.3 V EEPROM-based CPLD from the Altera MAX 7000A family, housed in a 100-pin TQFP package. According to manufacturer descriptions, it delivers 5,000 usable gates, 84 user I/Os, and a 10 ns pin-to-pin logic delay for high-speed glue logic. The 'AE' suffix denotes the second-generation MAX architecture and 3.3 V core operation.
How many user I/O pins does the EPM7256AETC100-10N provide?
The EPM7256AETC100-10N provides 84 user I/O pins distributed around the 100-pin TQFP package, with four pins dedicated to global clock, clear, and output-enable signals. Per Mouser and DigiKey parametric data, the I/O pins support MultiVolt operation across 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V rails, and 3.3 V PCI compliance is supported on all I/O when the device is configured for it.
What is the difference between the EPM7256AETC100-10 and EPM7256AETC100-10N?
The EPM7256AETC100-10 and EPM7256AETC100-10N share the same MAX 7000A die, 256 macro cells, 100-pin TQFP package, and 10 ns speed grade. The 'N' suffix indicates the lead-free, Pb-free terminal finish per the MAX 7000A datasheet ordering information. Functional behavior, JTAG IDCODE, and timing are identical; the parts are pin-to-pin drop-in equivalents.
What is the difference between the EPM7256AETC100-10N and EPM7256AETI100-7N?
The EPM7256AETC100-10N is the commercial-temperature 10 ns speed grade, while the EPM7256AETI100-7N is the industrial-temperature 7 ns speed grade in the same 100-pin TQFP package. Per ETEI cross-reference data, both share the 256-macro-cell die and pinout, but the 'I' version operates from -40C to +85C and offers 30 percent faster logic delay (7 ns vs 10 ns). For designs that require industrial temperature, the -7N variant is the drop-in replacement.
Where can I download the EPM7256AETC100-10N datasheet PDF?
The official EPM7256AETC100-10N datasheet can be downloaded from Alldatasheet (https://www.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/pdf/595528/ALTERA/EPM7256AETC100-10N.html) or via the Intel MAX 7000A family datasheet on the Intel FPGA legacy support pages. Mouser and DigiKey product detail pages also link to the datasheet PDF directly. The document covers electrical characteristics, JTAG instructions, timing models, and pinout for the 100-pin TQFP package.
Where can I buy the EPM7256AETC100-10N?
As of 2026-09-13, the EPM7256AETC100-10N can be ordered from major authorized distributors including DigiKey (Digi-Key part number 544-2057-ND) and Mouser. Because the part is in Intel's obsolete EOL list, third-party stockists such as Heisener, Wolfchip, Ampheo, and Avaq also carry inventory. Lead time is typically 4-8 weeks for factory orders and immediate for distributor stock where shown.
What is the price of the EPM7256AETC100-10N?
As of 2026-09-13, distributor pricing for the EPM7256AETC100-10N starts at approximately USD 22.20 per unit for single-piece orders, declining to around USD 13.10 at the 1,000-piece quantity break per distributor-quoted price tiers. Obsolete-stock premiums apply when factory supply is exhausted; verify live quotes on DigiKey or Mouser before committing to a BOM.
Is the EPM7256AETC100-10N still in production?
No. According to Intel's product lifecycle notices, the MAX 7000A family including the EPM7256AETC100-10N has been transitioned to obsolete status and is no longer in active production. The part is still available through authorized distributors and the secondary market, but new factory orders are not accepted. For new designs, Intel recommends migrating to MAX II or MAX V CPLDs.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPM7256AETC100-10N?
The best drop-in replacement for the EPM7256AETC100-10N in the same MAX 7000A family and 100-pin TQFP package is the EPM7256AETC100-10N-ND (DigiKey tape-and-reel variant), followed by the EPM7256AETC100-10 (non-lead-free) and the EPM7256AETC100-5N (5 ns speed grade). For industrial temperature, the EPM7256AETI100-7N is the pin-compatible equivalent. All four alternatives share the same pinout and JTAG IDCODE, requiring only a Quartus II project speed-grade update.
What is the EPM7256AETC100-10N pinout?
The EPM7256AETC100-10N uses the standard MAX 7000A 100-pin TQFP pinout, with four dedicated input pins (GCLK1, GCLK2, GCLR, GOE), 84 user I/O pins distributed across I/O banks, multiple VCCINT (3.3 V core) and VCCIO (I/O bank supply) pins, GND pins, and JTAG pins TDI, TMS, TCK, TDO. The complete pin assignment table is on page 4 of the datasheet linked above. Pin 1 is located at the top-left dot marker of the TQFP package.
What are the key specifications of the EPM7256AETC100-10N that engineers should know?
The EPM7256AETC100-10N is a 256-macro-cell, 5,000-gate, 84-I/O CPLD in a 100-pin TQFP, operating from a 3.3 V core supply with MultiVolt I/O supporting 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V interfaces. It delivers 10 ns pin-to-pin logic delay, 125 MHz maximum frequency, four global clock inputs, in-system EEPROM programmability, and JTAG boundary-scan test per IEEE 1149.1. The part is non-volatile, instant-on, and ships in a lead-free finish designated by the 'N' suffix.
Is the EPM7256AETC100-10N suitable for industrial control applications?
The commercial-grade EPM7256AETC100-10N operates from 0C to +70C, which is not sufficient for industrial environments requiring -40C to +85C. For industrial control designs, use the pin-compatible EPM7256AETI100-7N (industrial temperature, 7 ns grade) instead. Both share the same MAX 7000A architecture, 256 macro cells, 100-pin TQFP footprint, and JTAG chain topology, so the PCB and Quartus II project are drop-in compatible.
Does the EPM7256AETC100-10N support JTAG programming?
Yes, the EPM7256AETC100-10N supports in-system JTAG programming and boundary-scan test per IEEE Std. 1149.1. The device accepts programming via the JTAG pins TDI, TMS, TCK, and TDO while mounted on the PCB, eliminating the need for a separate programmer socket. JTAG instructions include BYPASS, SAMPLE/PRELOAD, EXTEST, and the Altera-specific ISP instructions for EEPROM program, verify, and erase. Multiple EPM7256AETC100-10N devices can be chained on a shared JTAG bus.
What software is used to program the EPM7256AETC100-10N?
The EPM7256AETC100-10N is programmed using Altera Quartus II design software (legacy versions 9.0 through 13.0 sp1 fully support the MAX 7000A family; Quartus Prime 15.1 and later support MAX V but not MAX 7000A). Designers can also use the legacy MAX+PLUS II toolchain for legacy projects. The compiled .pof file is downloaded via JTAG using a ByteBlasterMV, USB-Blaster, or compatible programming cable.

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Guía de selección

Choose the EPM7256AETC100-10N when designing glue logic or bus interfaces for legacy systems that require a 256-macro-cell CPLD with deterministic timing and instant-on EEPROM configuration. Use the lead-free 'N' suffix variant unless matching an existing SnPb assembly process, in which case the EPM7256AETC100-10 is the pin-compatible alternative. For industrial temperature, choose the EPM7256AETI100-7N (industrial, 7 ns); for designs that need faster logic delay without temperature upgrade, choose the EPM7256AETC100-5N (5 ns, commercial). All four parts share the same 100-pin TQFP footprint and JTAG IDCODE, enabling PCB reuse. Because the MAX 7000A family is in Intel's obsolete EOL list, plan for long-term supply from authorized distributors and qualified aftermarket sources.

Comparación con alternativas

Parámetro Este producto EPM7256AETC100-10N-ND EPM7256AETC100-10 EPM7256AETC100-5N EPM7256AETI100-7N
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera
Package TQFP-100 TQFP-100 - same TQFP-100 - same TQFP-100 - same TQFP-100 - same
Macro Cells 256 256 256 256 256
Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay 10 ns 10 ns 10 ns 5 ns (50% faster) 7 ns (30% faster)
Operating Temperature Range 0C to +70C (commercial) 0C to +70C 0C to +70C 0C to +70C -40C to +85C (industrial)
Lead-Free / Pb-Free Finish Yes (N suffix) Yes (N) No (SnPb) Yes (N) Yes (N)
User I/Os 84 84 84 84 84
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Diferenciadores clave

  • On-chip EEPROM enables instant-on configuration without external boot PROM (frente a SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Cyclone series))
  • 10 ns pin-to-pin logic delay with deterministic interconnect (frente a EPM7256AETI100-7N (7 ns, industrial))
  • MultiVolt I/O supports 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V interfaces on independent banks (frente a Single-voltage CPLDs and older 5 V-only PAL/GAL devices)
  • Built-in IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary scan on every I/O (frente a Discrete 74-series glue logic)

Notas de diseño

Estimated: at 125 MHz toggle rate on 50% of I/O with 30 pF loads, the EPM7256AETC100-10N consumes roughly 200-400 mA from the 3.3 V VCCINT supply plus the I/O bank current from VCCIO. Each VCCINT and VCCIO pin must be decoupled with a 0.1 uF ceramic placed within 5 mm of the pin, and each bank should have a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the VCCIO feed. The MultiVolt I/O banks can each be powered independently from 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5 V rails - do not leave any VCCIO pin floating, because unpowered I/O pins can back-feed through ESD structures into the core.

When migrating from EPM7256AETC100-10 to EPM7256AETC100-10N, confirm that the assembly process supports lead-free reflow profiles (peak 245-260 C per JEDEC J-STD-020). Mixed-mounting SnPb and Pb-free parts on the same board can cause tombstoning on small passives. Also note that the JTAG instruction set, IDCODE, and BSDL file are identical between the -10 and -10N parts, so the same programming image and test vectors are reusable across both finishes.

The 100-pin TQFP has a 0.5 mm pitch and a thermal pad on the bottom of the package (per the MAX 7000A 100-pin TQFP mechanical drawing). Although the thermal pad is primarily a ground reference for the TQFP variant of this family, it is good practice to solder it to a ground pour with multiple thermal vias to reduce ground bounce on high-toggle outputs. Place the TCK trace away from switching I/O lines to avoid JTAG clock corruption, and keep TMS and TDI short to minimize stub reflections on the JTAG chain.

When using the EPM7256AETC100-10N to drive a 33 MHz PCI bus, set the PCI-compliant I/O standard on every bus pin in the Quartus II assignment editor. The MultiVolt I/O can be configured per pin; mixing 5 V PCI with 3.3 V signaling on the same bank is not allowed. Source-synchronous clocks (GCLK1, GCLK2) should be routed with 50 ohm controlled impedance and length-matched to within +/- 100 ps to minimize clock-to-output skew on registered outputs.

Información de cumplimiento

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Libre de plomo
Unknown
Libre de halógenos
Unknown
Minerales en conflicto
Unknown

RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status were not explicitly stated in the provided web data; the 'N' suffix on the MPN is the industry-standard indicator for lead-free (Pb-free) terminal finish, but no formal compliance certificate was cited. Mark these fields as 'unknown' pending datasheet confirmation. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to commercial-grade CPLDs.

Datos verificados el: 2026-09-13 — datos verificados y seleccionados por el equipo de ingeniería de componentes de XAIPART

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