EPM3256ATC144-10AA - MAX 3000A CPLD, 256 Macrocells, 10ns TQFP-144 | Altera
Référence : EPM3256ATC144-10AA ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22.5 | $22,50 |
| 10 | $19.8 | $198,00 |
| 100 | $16.4 | $1 640,00 |
| 500 | $13.95 | $6 975,00 |
| 1 000 | $11.6 | $11 600,00 |
EPM3256ATC144-10AA Présentation
A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic device that combines multiple PAL-like macrocell blocks on a single chip with a central interconnect. Within the broader taxonomy, a CPLD is a sub-category of programmable logic devices (PLDs), which sit alongside FPGAs as the two principal families of digital logic ICs. CPLDs are typically chosen for glue logic, bus decoding, state-machine control, and boot-loading tasks where deterministic timing and instant-on non-volatile configuration are required.
Key features of the EPM3256ATC144-10AA include 116 user I/O pins, in-system programmability (ISP) compliant with IEEE Std. 1532, and a typical maximum operating frequency suitable for general-purpose glue-logic and peripheral interfacing. The device is built on a 5K-gate CMOS process and supports the Quartus design tool flow for schematic, VHDL, and Verilog entry.
Technically, the MAX 3000A architecture uses EEPROM configuration cells, meaning the device retains its logic implementation without an external boot PROM. The macrocell includes a programmable AND/OR array with a product-term allocator and a register that can be configured as D, T, JK, or SR flip-flop, providing flexibility for synchronous or combinatorial logic.
Typical applications include bus-interface bridging (e.g., address decoding between a microcontroller and external peripherals), glue logic on legacy parallel buses, I/O expansion for ASICs and microprocessors, power-sequencing controllers, and small state-machine controllers in industrial control boards.
When designing with this part, ensure that all VCCIO banks are powered before configuration begins and that JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) are properly pulled to avoid spurious configuration. Multi-voltage I/O requires that the VCCIO supply matches the driven external device; mixing 5 V and 3.3 V signals requires separate VCCIO banks.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet, giving engineers a single reference for sourcing and substitution decisions.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPM3256ATC144-10AA — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EPM3256ATC144-10AA (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Operating Temperature, JTAG Support, Device Type, Propagation Delay (tPD).
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
EPM3256ATC144-10N
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Voir la fiche technique →EPM3256ATC144-10AA Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | MAX 3000A |
| Device Type | CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device |
| Macrocells | 256 |
| Usable Gates | 5,000 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 10 ns |
| User I/O Pins | 116 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 95.2 MHz |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V |
| Technology | CMOS, EEPROM-based configuration |
| Boîtier | 144-pin TQFP |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0C to +70C (Commercial) |
| In-System Programming | IEEE Std. 1532 compliant |
Configuration des broches de EPM3256ATC144-10AA
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 6 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 11 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 21 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 22 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 33 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 37 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 43 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 44 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 45 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 55 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 59 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 66 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 71 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 77 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 81 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 88 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 99 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 100 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 101 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 109 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 110 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 111 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Broche 112 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Broche 113 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Broche 114 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 115 | VCCINT — Core supply 3.3 V |
| Broche 116 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 117 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 118 | VCCIO — I/O supply 2.5/3.3/5.0 V |
| Broche 119 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 120 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 121 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 122 | VCCINT — Core supply 3.3 V |
| Broche 123 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 124 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 125 | VCCIO — I/O supply 2.5/3.3/5.0 V |
| Broche 126 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 127 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 128 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 129 | VCCINT — Core supply 3.3 V |
| Broche 130 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 131 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 132 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 133 | VCCIO — I/O supply 2.5/3.3/5.0 V |
| Broche 134 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 135 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Broche 136 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 137 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 138 | VCCINT — Core supply 3.3 V |
| Broche 139 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 140 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 141 | VCCIO — I/O supply 2.5/3.3/5.0 V |
| Broche 142 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 143 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 144 | GND — Ground |
Applications typiques
EPM3256ATC144-10AA convient pour 6 applications: Bus Address Decoding, Power-Sequencing Controller, Industrial Control Glue Logic, Legacy Peripheral I/O Expansion, State-Machine Controller, Communications Interface Bridging.
Bus Address Decoding
The EPM3256ATC144-10AA's 256 macrocells and 10 ns propagation delay make it well-suited for address decoding between a microcontroller/microprocessor and external peripherals such as SRAM, Flash, and registers. With 116 user I/Os the device can handle wide address plus chip-select fan-out, while the deterministic 10 ns tPD supports glue-logic timing on legacy 8/16/32-bit buses. The EEPROM-based configuration ensures instant-on decoding at power-up without boot delay, critical in industrial control boards where predictable bus response is required.
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Power-Sequencing Controller
The EPM3256ATC144-10AA can implement multi-rail power-up/power-down sequencing logic for systems with 3.3 V, 2.5 V, and 5 V rails, leveraging its multi-voltage VCCIO banks to interface directly with each supply domain. With 256 macrocells the device can drive dozens of enable and PG (power-good) signals, while the 10 ns timing easily meets typical 1 ms sequencing intervals. Deterministic EEPROM configuration ensures the sequence starts immediately at power-on, which is critical for ASICs and FPGAs that require specific rail order.
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Industrial Control Glue Logic
Factory automation and process-control boards often need custom logic to bridge sensor inputs, relay drivers, and PLC backplanes. The EPM3256ATC144-10AA's 5K-gate capacity and 116 I/Os cover moderate-complexity state machines, counter/timer chains, and PWM generation. The commercial 0C to +70C operating range fits indoor control cabinets, and the 144-TQFP package is straightforward to hand-prototype or assembly-line build. Engineers can implement the entire glue-logic layer in a single device, reducing BOM and PCB area versus discrete 74-series logic.
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Legacy Peripheral I/O Expansion
When an ASIC or microprocessor lacks sufficient GPIO or specialized peripheral functions, the EPM3256ATC144-10AA can be used as an I/O expansion device. Its multi-voltage VCCIO banks (2.5/3.3/5.0 V) allow direct interfacing with mixed-voltage legacy peripherals without external level shifters. With 116 user I/Os the part can expand a host MCU's limited pin count into a full peripheral interface including UART, SPI, I2C bit-banging, and parallel data buses. The 10 ns tPD ensures glue-logic propagation delay stays well within one peripheral clock cycle.
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State-Machine Controller
Finite state machines for protocol handling, traffic-light sequencing, motor commutation, or user-interface navigation fit naturally in the EPM3256ATC144-10AA's macrocell architecture. Each macrocell provides a configurable D/T/JK/SR flip-flop with product-term allocation, so multi-state controllers with 20-50 states can be implemented with significant margin. The 95.2 MHz internal frequency supports fast state transitions, and the 10 ns pin-to-pin delay enables the FSM to interface directly with external clocked logic without timing violations.
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Communications Interface Bridging
The EPM3256ATC144-10AA can bridge between incompatible communications interfaces - for example, converting a parallel bus to UART, or implementing custom protocols between sensors and a host processor. With 116 I/Os the device can handle wide parallel interfaces plus serial side-channels simultaneously. The 3.3 V core combined with multi-voltage VCCIO allows direct connection to 5 V legacy UART/RS-232 line drivers and 2.5 V modern MCUs in the same design, eliminating level-shifters in bridging applications.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EPM3256ATC144-10N | EPM3256ATC144-10 | EPM3256ATC144-7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-pin TQFP | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Macrocells | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Usable Gates | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 7 ns (faster) |
| User I/O Pins | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V | 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V | 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V | 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Functionally identical -10N suffix variant widely available (vs EPM3256ATC144-10N)
- Faster -7 speed grade available in same package (vs EPM3256ATC144-7)
- Multi-voltage I/O support eliminates level shifters (vs EPM3256ATC144-10N)
Notes de conception
The EPM3256ATC144-10AA requires two distinct supplies: VCCINT at 3.3 V for the core logic and EEPROM configuration cells, and VCCIO at 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5.0 V for the I/O banks. Both rails must ramp together within the datasheet-specified power-on-reset window to ensure proper configuration. Decouple each VCCINT and VCCIO pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin, and add a bulk 10-100 uF tantalum or polymer capacitor near the package to suppress switching transients. Designers should refer to the MAX 3000A datasheet power-supply sequencing section for the exact tR (rise time) and tF (fall time) limits.
A common mistake when designing with the EPM3256ATC144-10AA is leaving JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) floating. All JTAG inputs must be pulled to a defined logic level - typically TCK pulled low through 10 kohm, TMS and TDI pulled high through 10 kohm - to prevent spurious entry into boundary-scan mode that can disrupt normal operation. Additionally, ensure the OE (output enable) and GLOBAL CLK signals are correctly assigned during compilation; otherwise unused I/O pins may default to a high-impedance state that appears as floating inputs at the board level.
For reliable ISP (in-system programming), keep JTAG signal traces short (under 50 mm) and route them away from fast-switching signal lines to minimize crosstalk during programming. The 144-pin TQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch leads - use a PCB footprint with 0.25 mm via-in-pad or dog-bone fan-out to maintain manufacturability. Provide a solid ground plane on layer 2 beneath the device to improve thermal dissipation and reduce EMI; the device typically dissipates less than 500 mW but heat-sinking via the ground plane is good practice.
Informations de conformité
Compliance data not present in the Verified Web Data; RoHS/REACH status should be confirmed with the distributor before purchase given the obsolete lifecycle.