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EPM3256ATI144-7N - 256-Macrocell MAX 3000A CPLD, 7.5ns, TQFP-144 | Altera

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3.3 V Vdss TQFP-144 (20 x 20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) Package 126.6 MHz Speed
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EPM3256ATI144-7N Présentation

The Altera (Intel) EPM3256ATI144-7N is a 256-macrocell member of the MAX 3000A family of complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), housed in a 144-pin TQFP package. It provides 5,000 usable gates, a maximum internal clock frequency of 126.6 MHz, and a typical pin-to-pin propagation delay of 7.5 ns at the -7 speed grade. The device is built on a 3.3 V core with MultiVolt I/O that supports 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V logic levels, allowing direct interfacing with mixed-voltage buses without external level shifters.

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.

Variantes de cette série

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.

Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (20x20 mm)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +70 C (Commercial)
RoHS Status: Non-compliant (original EPM3256ATC144-10); N suffix variant is lead-free
Comparer avec EPM3256ATI144-7N →
Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP, ATC suffix)
Propagation Delay (tPD): 10 ns
JTAG Support: IEEE Std. 1149.1 with pin-locking
Comparer avec EPM3256ATI144-7N →
Altera
Package: TQFP-144 (LFQFP, gull-wing)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (Commercial)
Propagation Delay (tPD): 7.5 ns
Comparer avec EPM3256ATI144-7N →
Altera
Package: 144-pin TQFP
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (Commercial)
Propagation Delay (tPD): 7.5 ns
Comparer avec EPM3256ATI144-7N →
Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (20x20 mm)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (industrial)
Comparer avec EPM3256ATI144-7N →
Altera
Package: 144-pin TQFP
Operating Temperature: -40 C to +85 C (industrial, "I" suffix)
Propagation Delay (tPD): 10 ns
Comparer avec EPM3256ATI144-7N →

Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

EPM3256ATC144-7N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 TQFP-144
MAX 3000A · CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device · 256 · 5,000 · 16 · 116 · 7.5 ns · 126.6 MHz

✓ En stock

$17.2 / unité

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EPM3256ATI144-10N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 TQFP-144
MAX 3000A · CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device · 256 · 5,000 · 116 · 16 · 10 ns · 95.2 MHz

✓ En stock

$10.25 / unité

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EPM3256ATC144-10N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 TQFP-144
MAX 3000A · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 256 · 5,000 (up to 10,000 usable in family) · 116 · 16 LABs · 3.3 V · 10 ns

✓ En stock

$14.5 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

EPM3256ATC144-7

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Altera
📦 TQFP-144
MAX 3000A · 256 · 116 · 600 to 10,000 usable gates · 7.5 ns · 227.3 MHz · -7 · 3.3 V

✓ En stock

$17.06 / unité

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EPM3256ATC144-10

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
Intel (formerly Altera) · MAX 3000A · CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device · In-System Programmable (EEPROM-based, IEEE 1532) · 256 · 16 · 5,000 · 116

✓ En stock

$9.75 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

EPM3256ATI144-10

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
MAX 3000A · In-System Programmable (ISP), EEPROM-based · 256 · 16 LABs (Logic Array Blocks) · 5,000 typical usable gates · 116 · 10 ns · 95.2 MHz

✓ En stock

Contactez-nous pour le prix

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EPM3256ATI144-7N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

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

TQFP-144 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-144 20x20mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 36 TQFP-144
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
Broche 14 I/O — User I/O pin
Broche 15 I/O — User I/O pin
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Broche 23 GND — Ground
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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
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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 70 I/O — User I/O pin
Broche 71 I/O — User I/O pin
Broche 72 I/O — User I/O pin
Broche 73 GND — Ground
Broche 74 I/O — User I/O pin
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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
Broche 89 I/O — User I/O pin
Broche 90 I/O — User I/O pin
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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
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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
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Broche 120 I/O — User I/O pin
Broche 121 GND — Ground
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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.

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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.

What is the maximum operating frequency of the EPM3256ATI144-7N?
The EPM3256ATI144-7N delivers a maximum internal operating frequency of 126.6 MHz, with a typical pin-to-pin propagation delay (tPD) of 7.5 ns at the -7 speed grade. According to the MAX 3000A family datasheet, this timing is suitable for glue-logic, address decoding, and bus-interface applications running at system clocks up to roughly 100 MHz after accounting for setup/hold margins.
How many user I/O pins does the EPM3256ATI144-7N provide?
The EPM3256ATI144-7N provides 116 user I/O pins on its TQFP-144 footprint. The remaining pins of the 144-pin package are assigned to VCCINT, VCCIO, GND, JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI), and the dedicated inputs (INPUT/GCLK1/GCLK2/CLR/OE1/OE2). MultiVolt I/O banks allow direct interfacing with 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V logic families without external level shifters.
What supply voltages does the EPM3256ATI144-7N require?
The EPM3256ATI144-7N requires a 3.3 V core supply (VCCINT) and supports a VCCIO of either 3.3 V or 2.5 V per I/O bank. The MultiVolt I/O interface allows the device core to run at 3.3 V while output pins drive 5.0 V, 3.3 V, or 2.5 V loads, making the part suitable for mixed-voltage 5 V/3.3 V legacy designs. Always decouple every VCCINT and VCCIO pin with a 0.1 microfarad ceramic capacitor placed close to the package.
Is the EPM3256ATI144-7N still in production?
The EPM3256ATI144-7N is listed as obsolete by Altera/Intel; the MAX 3000A family has reached end-of-life and is no longer recommended for new designs. Stock at major distributors (DigiKey, Mouser, Octopart) is limited to remaining inventory, and lead times are quote-based. New designs should consider the Altera MAX II (EPM240) or MAX V families as modern, lower-power, lower-cost replacements.
What is the difference between EPM3256ATI144-7N and EPM3256ATC144-7N?
The EPM3256ATI144-7N is the industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) variant of the MAX 3000A 256-macrocell CPLD in TQFP-144, while the EPM3256ATC144-7N is the commercial temperature grade (0C to +70C) variant in the same TQFP-144 package. Both share identical electrical specifications - 256 macrocells, 7.5 ns tPD, 126.6 MHz fMAX, and MultiVolt I/O - making them drop-in compatible in footprint and pinout.
Can EPM3256ATI144-7N replace a 74-series discrete logic design?
Yes. The EPM3256ATI144-7N with 256 macrocells and 116 user I/O pins can typically replace 20 to 50 discrete 74LS/74HC/74F logic packages (counters, decoders, muxes, latches, glue logic), consolidating board area, reducing power, and improving noise margins. Designers translate Boolean equations into MAX+PLUS II or Quartus schematics/VHDL and program the device in-system via JTAG, supporting IEEE 1532 ISP.
Where can I download the EPM3256ATI144-7N datasheet PDF?
The official Altera MAX 3000A datasheet is available as a PDF from Altera/Intel at the document linked from the product page. Third-party mirrors at alterasemi.com and Alldatasheet also host scanned copies. Designers should download the family datasheet (covering EPM3032A, EPM3064A, EPM3128A, EPM3256A, EPM3512A) since the part is documented within the family data sheet rather than in a per-MPN document.
Where to buy EPM3256ATI144-7N online?
The EPM3256ATI144-7N can be sourced from secondary-market distributors such as Augswan, Jotrin, Chipdigger, IC-Components, and FPGAkey, as the part is obsolete and not stocked in volume at major authorized distributors. Octopart aggregates real-time stock and pricing across 1+ distributors. Pricing is quote-driven with lead times varying from 2 to 8 weeks depending on lot size and date code.
What is the price of EPM3256ATI144-7N?
As of 2026-09-12, secondary-market pricing for the EPM3256ATI144-7N on Octopart and aggregator sites is approximately $22.50 at qty-1, with quantity discounts at 10 ($19.85), 100 ($16.40), 500 ($13.25), and 1000 ($10.95). Prices fluctuate with availability - the part is obsolete, so quote-based pricing from brokers is typical. Always confirm RoHS status and date code with the supplier before placing orders for production.
Is EPM3256ATI144-7N pin-compatible with EPM3256ATI144-10N?
Yes, the EPM3256ATI144-7N is pin-to-pin and footprint-compatible with the EPM3256ATI144-10N in the same TQFP-144 package. The only differences are the speed grade (-7 means 7.5 ns tPD; -10 means 10 ns tPD) and minor AC timing variations - the -7 grade is the faster, lower-delay variant. Existing PCBs designed for the -10 grade will accept the -7 grade without rework, and vice versa within timing constraints.
Is EPM3256ATI144-7N the same as EPM3256ATC144-7N?
No - the EPM3256ATI144-7N and EPM3256ATC144-7N are not identical; they differ in operating temperature grade. The 'I' suffix indicates industrial temperature (-40C to +85C), while the 'C' suffix indicates commercial temperature (0C to +70C). Both share the same TQFP-144 package, same 256 macrocells, same 7.5 ns tPD, and same MultiVolt I/O architecture, making them drop-in compatible for designs within commercial temperature range. The 'I' variant is recommended for any design with outdoor, automotive, or industrial exposure.
When should I choose EPM3256ATI144-7N over EPM240T100C5N?
Choose the EPM3256ATI144-7N only for legacy designs that already include it in the BOM, or when you must replicate an existing MAX 3000A design exactly. For new designs, choose the EPM240T100C5N (MAX II family) instead: it offers 240 logic elements in a smaller TQFP-100 package, lower core voltage (3.3 V vs 3.3 V), lower power, lower cost, and is in active production. The EPM3256ATI144-7N should be reserved for maintenance of legacy equipment where redesign is not feasible.
What are the key specifications of EPM3256ATI144-7N that engineers should know?
The key specifications engineers should know are: 256 macrocells organized into 16 Logic Array Blocks, 5,000 usable gates, 116 user I/O pins in TQFP-144, 7.5 ns typical pin-to-pin propagation delay (tPD), 126.6 MHz maximum internal frequency (fMAX), 3.3 V VCCINT core supply, MultiVolt I/O supporting 5.0 V / 3.3 V / 2.5 V logic, in-system programmability via JTAG IEEE Std. 1532, hot-socketing support, industrial temperature range -40C to +85C, and RoHS-compliant lead-free TQFP-144 package.
What is the best Altera equivalent for EPM3256ATI144-7N in active production?
The best active-production Altera equivalent for the EPM3256ATI144-7N is the MAX II EPM240T100C5N in TQFP-100 (lower density, smaller package) or the MAX V 5M240ZT100C5N (newer, lower power). For higher density needs, the MAX 10 family (10M02, 10M08) provides non-volatile FPGA architecture with on-die ADC and flash configuration. None of these are pin-compatible drop-in replacements - they require PCB redesign - but they offer modern features, lower power, and active lifecycle.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EPM3256ATI144-7N — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose the EPM3256ATI144-7N when you need 256 macrocells, 116 user I/Os, 7.5 ns tPD, and an industrial -40C to +85C temperature range in a TQFP-144 footprint for legacy designs. Choose the EPM3256ATC144-7N if your design operates only within commercial temperature range (0C to +70C) - same footprint, same speed, same macrocells, just lower temperature rating. Choose the EPM3256ATI144-10N if your design timing allows the slower 10 ns tPD - useful when the -7 grade is out of stock. For new designs, choose the EPM240T100C5N (MAX II) instead: lower power, lower cost, active production. Reserve the EPM3256ATI144-7N for maintenance of legacy equipment where redesign is not feasible.

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
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sans plomb
Yes
Sans halogène
Unknown
Minerais de conflit
Compliant

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.

Données vérifiées le : 2026-09-12 — données vérifiées et sélectionnées par l'équipe d'ingénierie composants de XAIPART

Recherches associées

EPM3256ATI144-7N EPM3256ATI144-7N datasheet Altera MAX 3000A 256 macrocell CPLD EPM3256 TQFP-144 126.6 MHz Altera CPLD obsolete replacement CPLD address decoder glue logic EPM3256 vs EPM240T100 EPM3256ATI144-7N drop-in replacement buy EPM3256ATI144-7N stock what is MultiVolt I/O Altera MAX EPM3256ATC144-7N vs EPM3256ATI144-7N MAX 3000A IEEE 1532 in-system programmable CPLD 5V to 3.3V level translation

Composants & termes associés

Altera Intel Programmable Solutions Group EPM3256ATI144-7N EPM3256ATC144-7N EPM3256ATI144-10N EPM3256ATC144-10N MAX 3000A CPLD Complex Programmable Logic Device macrocell Logic Array Block TQFP-144 TQFP package family TQFP-144 (20x20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) MultiVolt I/O IEEE Std. 1532 IEEE Std. 1149.1 JTAG in-system programming EEPROM 3.3 V logic 5.0 V logic 2.5 V logic address decoder glue logic FPGA MAX II EPM240T100C5N RoHS lead-free
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