EPM3256ATI144-7N - 256-Macrocell MAX 3000A CPLD, 7.5ns, TQFP-144 | Altera
Référence : EPM3256ATI144-7N ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22.5 | $22,50 |
| 10 | $19.85 | $198,50 |
| 100 | $16.4 | $1 640,00 |
| 500 | $13.25 | $6 625,00 |
| 1 000 | $10.95 | $10 950,00 |
EPM3256ATI144-7N Présentation
A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile, flash- or EPROM-based programmable logic device that combines multiple PLA-like macrocell blocks on a single chip, sitting between small discrete logic (gates, 74-series ICs) and large FPGAs. MAX 3000A devices are architecturally positioned as glue-logic and bus-interface replacements: in-system programmable through IEEE Std. 1532, hot-socketing capable, and typically used to consolidate address decoding, interrupt steering, state-machine control, and peripheral bridging on 3.3 V/5 V boards. The taxonomy is: macrocell -> logic block -> CPLD -> programmable logic -> semiconductor IC.
Key features of the EPM3256ATI144-7N include 256 macrocells organized into 16 Logic Array Blocks, 116 user I/O pins on the TQFP-144 footprint, in-system programmability via JTAG (IEEE 1532), and support for hot-socketing. The MultiVolt I/O interface lets the core run at 3.3 V while output banks independently drive 5.0 V, 3.3 V, or 2.5 V loads. The device also provides programmable interconnect, Open-Drain output option, and a JTAG boundary-scan test interface compliant with IEEE 1149.1.
The MAX 3000A architecture uses a classic EEPROM-based programming cell with a fast logic-array block (LAB) interconnect, deterministic 7.5 ns tPD timing, and predictable routing delays - properties that make timing closure easier than with SRAM-based FPGAs but limit density and speed. The non-volatile configuration means the device behaves like a hard-wired ASIC at power-up with zero configuration time.
Typical applications include bus-address decoding and chip-select generation for microprocessors, peripheral glue logic for embedded CPU boards, 5 V-to-3.3 V level translation via MultiVolt I/O, FPGA configuration logic, and replacement of multiple 74-series discrete logic packages. The wide I/O count (116 pins) suits boards with many peripherals or memory-mapped devices.
When designing with this part, observe the I/O bank VCCIO constraint - mixing 5 V and 3.3 V loads requires the output bank to be powered by a supply that meets or exceeds the highest interface voltage. Decouple every VCCINT and VCCIO pin with 0.1 microfarat ceramic capacitors placed close to the package.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives (all on TQFP-144), and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPM3256ATI144-7N — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
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Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EPM3256ATI144-7N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Operating Temperature, Propagation Delay (tPD), RoHS Status, JTAG Support.
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| Family | MAX 3000A |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 256 |
| Usable Gates | 5,000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 116 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 7.5 ns (typical) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 126.6 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 3.3 V or 2.5 V |
| MultiVolt I/O Logic Levels | 5.0 V / 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Programming Technology | EEPROM (in-system programmable) |
| JTAG / ISP | IEEE Std. 1532 compliant |
| Boundary Scan | IEEE Std. 1149.1 (JTAG) |
| Hot-Socketing Support | Yes |
| Boîtier | TQFP-144 (20 x 20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant (lead-free) |
Configuration des broches de EPM3256ATI144-7N
| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| 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 |
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| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 23 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 34 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Broche 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 37 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 49 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 62 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 73 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 81 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 84 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 87 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 95 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 97 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 109 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Broche 110 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Broche 111 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Broche 112 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Broche 113 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 114 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Broche 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 121 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 124 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 130 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 132 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Broche 133 | GCLK1 — Global clock input 1 |
| Broche 134 | OE1 — Global output enable 1 |
| Broche 135 | CLR — Global clear |
| Broche 136 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 138 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 141 | GCLK2 — Global clock input 2 |
| Broche 142 | OE2 — Global output enable 2 |
| Broche 143 | INPUT — Dedicated input |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Applications typiques
EPM3256ATI144-7N convient pour 6 applications: Microprocessor Bus Address Decoding, FPGA Configuration Logic and Glue Logic, Mixed-Voltage 5V to 3.3V Level Translation Interface, Peripheral Glue Logic for Embedded CPU Boards, Legacy Industrial Control and Test Equipment, State Machine Control and Sequencing Logic.
Microprocessor Bus Address Decoding
The EPM3256ATI144-7N is well suited to generate chip-select signals for microprocessor address buses. With 256 macrocells and 7.5 ns tPD, it can decode a 24-bit address space with multiple memory and peripheral windows, replacing 8 to 15 discrete 74LS138/139/688 decoder and comparator packages. The 3.3 V core plus MultiVolt I/O allows direct interface to 5 V-tolerant memory buses (e.g., legacy 8051, ISA-bus designs) without level shifters. The device is in-system programmable via JTAG, so address maps can be revised late in the design cycle, accelerating prototype bring-up.
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FPGA Configuration Logic and Glue Logic
In FPGA-based designs, the EPM3256ATI144-7N serves as a configuration controller and glue-logic partner: it handles multi-FPGA configuration sequencing, generates configuration clocks, monitors DONE/MODE pins, and bridges between the host CPU bus and the FPGA control/status registers. The non-volatile EEPROM-based MAX 3000A configuration means the device is ready in microseconds at power-up, with no external configuration memory. Its 116 user I/Os comfortably support multi-FPGA boards and peripheral expansion, while MultiVolt I/O bridges 5 V legacy peripherals to 3.3 V FPGA I/O banks.
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Mixed-Voltage 5V to 3.3V Level Translation Interface
The MultiVolt I/O architecture makes the EPM3256ATI144-7N an effective level-translation bridge between 5 V legacy peripherals and 3.3 V modern logic. By connecting the VCCIO bank supply to 5 V, the I/O pins can directly drive or receive 5 V TTL levels, while the 3.3 V core talks to 3.3 V peripherals on a different bank. This eliminates discrete level-shifter ICs (TXB0108, SN74LVC4245) and reduces BOM count in mixed-voltage legacy-modern interface designs such as industrial controllers, test instruments, and PCI-to-PCIe adapter boards.
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Peripheral Glue Logic for Embedded CPU Boards
Embedded CPU boards using ARM, MIPS, or x86 processors often require many small logic functions: address latches, chip selects, interrupt steering, reset distribution, watchdog timers, and bus multiplexers. The EPM3256ATI144-7N consolidates these functions into one device with 256 macrocells and 116 I/Os, replacing 15 to 30 discrete 74-series packages. With in-system programmability, the same board design can be re-targeted to different processor variants or bus topologies by re-flashing the CPLD via JTAG, simplifying NPI and shortening time-to-market.
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Legacy Industrial Control and Test Equipment
Industrial PLCs, motor controllers, and bench test instruments from the late 1990s through 2010s frequently use the MAX 3000A family for state-machine control, sequencing, and timing-critical I/O handling. The EPM3256ATI144-7N, with its industrial -40C to +85C temperature range and RoHS-compliant TQFP-144 package, is well suited for these long-lifecycle applications where redesign is impractical. The deterministic 7.5 ns tPD simplifies worst-case timing analysis, which is valuable in safety-critical control loops where every nanosecond of jitter matters.
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State Machine Control and Sequencing Logic
Complex finite-state machines with 16 to 64 states, parallel datapath control, and microsequencer-style instruction decoding are a classic CPLD use case. The EPM3256ATI144-7N's 16 Logic Array Blocks, deterministic 7.5 ns tPD, and rich register resources make it suitable for protocol engines (I2C, SPI, UART, custom buses), disk-drive controllers, and timing-critical industrial protocols. Designers can implement deep state machines with synchronous register outputs, three-state bus drivers, and Open-Drain options for wire-OR signaling on a single chip.
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Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EPM3256ATC144-7N | EPM3256ATI144-10N | EPM3256ATC144-10N | EPM3256ATC144-7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Macrocells | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Speed Grade (tPD) | 7 (7.5 ns) | 7 (7.5 ns) - same | 10 (10 ns) - slower | 10 (10 ns) - slower | 7 (7.5 ns) - same |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +70C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) - same | Commercial (0C to +70C) | Commercial (0C to +70C) |
| Maximum User I/O | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 |
| Maximum Frequency | 126.6 MHz | 126.6 MHz | 100 MHz (slower grade) | 100 MHz (slower grade) | 126.6 MHz |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant (lead-free) | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Industrial temperature grade for harsh environments (vs EPM3256ATC144-7N)
- Faster -7 speed grade vs -10 alternatives (vs EPM3256ATI144-10N)
- 116 user I/Os versus smaller MAX 3000A members (vs EPM3128ATC144-10N)
Notes de conception
Estimated: at typical operating frequency (50 MHz CMOS switching, 50% toggle) the EPM3256ATI144-7N core supply current Iccint is approximately 30 to 60 mA, plus per-bank VCCIO current proportional to the number of switching outputs and load capacitance. Provide a low-impedance 3.3 V rail with at least 200 mA headroom and place a 0.1 microfarad ceramic decoupling capacitor on every VCCINT pin (typically 4 to 6 pins in TQFP-144) plus a bulk 10 microfarad tantalum near the package. VCCIO banks should be decoupled similarly per bank, with the bank supply set to 3.3 V or 2.5 V depending on the logic level of the connected peripherals.
Route all high-speed outputs (clocks, control signals) with controlled-impedance traces (50 ohm typical for CMOS) and keep them short to minimize ringing. Provide a continuous ground plane under the TQFP-144 package and stitch the ground plane with vias around the periphery at 5 to 10 mm spacing to reduce EMI and improve signal integrity. JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be routed together with a ground guard and terminated at the connector; allow a JTAG header for in-system programming via IEEE Std. 1532.
Do not confuse the VCCINT (3.3 V core) and VCCIO (per-bank I/O supply) pins - mixing them will damage the device. The MultiVolt I/O architecture requires the VCCIO of each bank to be set to the supply voltage of the peripherals it drives, not necessarily 3.3 V. Never leave VCCIO floating - tie every VCCIO pin to either 3.3 V or 2.5 V (or 5 V for legacy 5 V-tolerance, though the -7 industrial grade datasheet specifies 3.3 V/2.5 V for VCCIO). When migrating from the -7 to the -10 speed grade, re-verify timing margins - the 33% slower tPD may break critical paths in designs operating near 100 MHz.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product page (lead-free TQFP-144). Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is a commercial/industrial CPLD, not an automotive-grade device. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in the verified web data.