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EPM3256AQI208-10 - MAX 3000A 256-Macro CPLD, 10ns, PQFP-208 | Altera

MPN: EPM3256AQI208-10 ✗ Akhir Hidup
3.3 V Vdss 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), FQFP code Package 95.2 MHz Speed
MOQ: 1 |

EPM3256AQI208-10 Ringkasan

The Altera EPM3256AQI208-10 is a high-performance, low-cost CMOS EEPROM-based Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from the MAX 3000A family, packaged in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) with industrial temperature grade and 10ns pin-to-pin propagation delay. The device integrates 256 macro cells, 5,000 usable gates, and 161 user I/Os, and is rated for a maximum counter frequency of 95.2 MHz with internal counter speeds up to 227.3 MHz. It supports 3.3-V in-system programmability (ISP) via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG and MultiVolt I/O interfaces that allow the 3.3-V core to interoperate with 5.0-V, 3.3-V, and 2.5-V logic levels.

A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic device that combines multiple PAL-style logic array blocks with a central interconnect matrix, sitting in the hierarchy between simple SPLDs/GALs and larger FPGAs. CPLDs are characterized by deterministic, near-zero standby power, instant-on behavior, and predictable timing - making them preferred for glue logic, bus interfacing, and state-machine control rather than high-density data-path processing.

Key features of the EPM3256AQI208-10 include 4.5-ns pin-to-pin logic delays, a 10ns tPD in the -10 speed grade, PCI-SIG compliance per PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2, and open-drain or programmable I/O standards. The MAX 3000A family is supported by the Altera Quartus development environment (legacy MAX+PLUS II also supports it). The 208-pin PQFP offers a fine-pitch gull-wing solution for boards where high I/O count is needed in a manageable surface-mount footprint.

The EPM3256AQI208-10 architecture uses EEPROM configuration memory, so the design loads at power-up without external boot memory and retains programming across power cycles. Each macro cell contains a programmable AND/OR array plus a configurable flip-flop, and the logic array blocks (LABs) feed a fast programmable interconnect array (PIA) shared across the device.

Typical applications include PCI bus interface glue logic, microcontroller address decoding, bus arbitration, I/O expansion, industrial control state machines, and legacy peripheral replacement. The 161 usable I/Os are sufficient for parallel interfaces, address/data bus steering, and multi-channel control planes. Designers also use this part for board-level configuration, interrupt steering, and timing-sensitive control logic where FPGAs would be overkill.

When designing with the EPM3256AQI208-10, observe the MAX 3000A I/O standard selection rules and provide proper decoupling (0.1 uF per VCC pin group, plus bulk capacitance). Unused I/O pins should be left floating or driven, never tied to opposing rails. JTAG programming requires TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO pulled to defined states per IEEE 1149.1.

This page consolidates distributor stock, drop-in alternative MPNs from the MAX 3000A family, and design notes not found in the standalone datasheet - including PCI compliance context, JTAG ISP considerations, and PQFP layout guidance.

Alternatif penggantian untuk EPM3256AQI208-10 — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.

Variasi di dalam seri ini

Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EPM3256AQI208-10 (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Operating Temperature, Package, Usable Gates, User I/Os, Propagation Delay (tPD).

Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
Package: 208-BFQFP (PQFP, Gull Wing)
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (Commercial)
Usable Gates: 10,000
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C (Commercial)
Bandingkan dengan EPM3256AQI208-10 →
Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +70 C (Commercial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP
Propagation Delay (tPD): 7.5 ns
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Altera
Operating Temperature: -40 C to +85 C (industrial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Bandingkan dengan EPM3256AQI208-10 →
Altera
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70 C (commercial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP
Usable Gates: 10,000
Bandingkan dengan EPM3256AQI208-10 →

EPM3256AQC208-10

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 PQFP-208
MAX 3000A · CMOS (EEPROM-based) · 256 · 5,000 · 161 · 208 · 208-BFQFP (PQFP, Gull Wing) · 10 ns

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EPM3256AQC208-10N

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 PQFP-208
MAX 3000A · In-System Programmable (EEPROM) · 256 · 16 LABs · 10,000 · 161 (158 user I/O per Arrow listing) · 10 ns (max) · 227.3 MHz

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EPM3256AQI208-10N

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 PQFP-208
MAX 3000A · 256 · 161 · 5,000 · 16 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) · 10 ns · 118.7 MHz (max, -10 speed grade) · -10

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EPM3256AQC208-7

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 PQFP-208
Altera (now Intel FPGA) · MAX 3000A · In-System Programmable (EEPROM) · 256 · 16 LABs · 5,000 · 158 - 161 · 7.5 ns max

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EPM3256AQC208-7N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 PQFP-208
MAX 3000A · CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device · 256 · 161 · 5,000 · 7.5 ns · 126.6 MHz · 3.3 V

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EPM3256AQI208-7N

✅ Drop-In
📦 PQFP-208
faster -7 speed grade, industrial temp, lead-free 'N' suffix, same PQFP-208 footprint

📋 Alternatif referensi (tidak dalam katalog)

EPM3256AQI208-10 Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik

Family MAX 3000A
Device Type CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device)
Macro Cells 256
Usable Gates 5,000
Logic Elements / LABs 16 Logic Array Blocks
User I/Os 161
Propagation Delay (tPD) 10 ns
Maximum Frequency (fCNT) 95.2 MHz
Internal Counter Speed Up to 227.3 MHz
Supply Voltage - Core 3.3 V
I/O Logic Compatibility 5.0 V / 3.3 V / 2.5 V (MultiVolt)
Programmability EEPROM, In-System via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1)
PCI Compliance PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2
Suhu Kerja 0C to +70C (Industrial suffix 'I' per part number)
Paket 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), FQFP code
Terminal Form Gull-wing SMD
Status RoHS Compliant (per lead-free 'Q' suffix)
Tipe Mounting Surface Mount

Konfigurasi Pin EPM3256AQI208-10

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 produk 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 3 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin produk 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 6 GND — Ground
Pin produk 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 11 GND — Ground
Pin produk 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 15 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin produk 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 20 GND — Ground
Pin produk 21 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 25 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Pin produk 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 30 GND — Ground
Pin produk 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 33 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin produk 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 36 GND — Ground
Pin produk 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 39 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 41 GND — Ground
Pin produk 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 45 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin produk 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 50 GND — Ground
Pin produk 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 55 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Pin produk 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 60 GND — Ground
Pin produk 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 63 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Pin produk 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 66 GND — Ground
Pin produk 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 71 GND — Ground
Pin produk 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 75 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Pin produk 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 80 GND — Ground
Pin produk 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 85 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Pin produk 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 90 GND — Ground
Pin produk 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 93 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Pin produk 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 96 GND — Ground
Pin produk 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 101 GND — Ground
Pin produk 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 105 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Pin produk 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 110 GND — Ground
Pin produk 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 115 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Pin produk 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 120 GND — Ground
Pin produk 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 123 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 125 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Pin produk 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 130 GND — Ground
Pin produk 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 135 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Pin produk 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 140 GND — Ground
Pin produk 141 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Pin produk 142 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin produk 143 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pin produk 144 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pin produk 145 GND — Ground
Pin produk 146 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 147 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 148 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin produk 149 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 150 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 151 GND — Ground
Pin produk 152 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 153 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 154 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 155 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 156 GND — Ground
Pin produk 157 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 158 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 159 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 160 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin produk 161 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 162 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 163 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 164 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 165 GND — Ground
Pin produk 166 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 167 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 168 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 169 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 170 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Pin produk 171 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 172 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 173 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 174 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 175 GND — Ground
Pin produk 176 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 177 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 178 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin produk 179 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 180 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 181 GND — Ground
Pin produk 182 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 183 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 184 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 185 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 186 GND — Ground
Pin produk 187 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 188 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 189 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 190 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin produk 191 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 192 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 193 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 194 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 195 GND — Ground
Pin produk 196 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 197 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 198 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 199 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 200 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Pin produk 201 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 202 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 203 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 204 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 205 GND — Ground
Pin produk 206 OE1 — Output Enable / global control
Pin produk 207 OE2/GCLK — Output Enable or Global Clock input
Pin produk 208 CLR — Global Clear (active high)

Aplikasi Umum

EPM3256AQI208-10 cocok untuk 7 aplikasis: PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic, Microcontroller Address Decoding & Bus Steering, Industrial Control State Machines, I/O Expansion & Parallel Interface Bridging, Legacy Peripheral Replacement & Board Modernization, Interrupt Steering & System Arbiter, Test & Measurement Front-End Logic.

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PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic

The EPM3256AQI208-10 is a natural fit for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 compliant glue logic, which the MAX 3000A family explicitly supports per the Altera datasheet. Its 10ns tPD and 95.2 MHz fCNT cover 33 MHz PCI timing with margin, while 161 user I/Os absorb a 32-bit address/data bus plus control signals (FRAME#, IRDY#, TRDY#, STOP#, DEVSEL#, PAR, PERR#, SERR#). Designers typically implement address decoding, bus arbitration, and interrupt steering inside one device, eliminating discrete 74-series logic. The 3.3V core with MultiVolt I/O interoperates with both 5V and 3.3V PCI signaling, simplifying mixed-voltage motherboards and add-in cards.

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Microcontroller Address Decoding & Bus Steering

The EPM3256AQI208-10 serves as a deterministic, instant-on decoder between a microcontroller and multiple peripherals (memory, sensors, communication ICs). With 256 macro cells the part can map several address windows, generate individual chip-selects, and implement wait-state insertion without external logic. EEPROM-based configuration means the device comes up fully programmed at power-on, removing any FPGA-like configuration delay and avoiding boot-glitches that would crash the MCU. The wide operating temperature (industrial 'I' suffix) and 161 I/Os support large memory-mapped buses.

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Industrial Control State Machines

The EPM3256AQI208-10's 256 macro cells comfortably host multi-state control machines for industrial equipment such as conveyor controllers, packaging machinery, and PLC I/O expansion. Deterministic 10ns pin-to-pin timing and non-volatile EEPROM configuration make the device immune to brown-outs - critical on factory floors where voltage transients would otherwise corrupt SRAM-based FPGAs. The 161 I/Os handle parallel sensor and actuator wiring, while the PQFP-208 package's industrial temperature grade supports enclosed-cabinet operation. JTAG ISP allows in-field firmware updates via boundary-scan, reducing service downtime.

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I/O Expansion & Parallel Interface Bridging

The EPM3256AQI208-10 expands MCU GPIO counts and bridges mismatched parallel interfaces (e.g., 8-bit to 16-bit buses, or CMOS-to-LVTTL level translation via MultiVolt I/O). Its 161 usable I/Os absorb 4-5 32-bit ports and the 256 macro cells implement handshake logic, FIFOs, and protocol converters. The MultiVolt feature lets the device mix 5V peripherals with a 3.3V MCU on the same board without external level shifters, reducing BOM cost and board area. PCI 2.2 compliance also covers many general-purpose bus interfaces.

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Legacy Peripheral Replacement & Board Modernization

The EPM3256AQI208-10 is widely used to replace multiple discrete TTL/CMOS glue-logic ICs (74-series, 4000-series, simple PAL/GALs) on legacy boards. Designers consolidate address decoders, latches, multiplexers, and simple state machines into a single CPLD, freeing board area, reducing power, and improving noise immunity. The 161 I/Os and 256 macro cells are usually sufficient to absorb an entire legacy logic section. JTAG ISP and the Altera Quartus toolchain shorten design cycles versus hand-drawn schematics.

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Interrupt Steering & System Arbiter

The EPM3256AQI208-10 implements multi-source interrupt steering and bus arbitration for systems with several masters (MCU + DMA + peripheral controllers). Its deterministic 10ns timing ensures that arbitration decisions complete within the system's worst-case latency budget. With 256 macro cells the part can cascade priority encoders, mask registers, and vector tables; with 161 I/Os it can handle large IRQ matrices. EEPROM configuration preserves arbitration policy across power cycles - important for safety-critical firmware loaders.

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Test & Measurement Front-End Logic

The EPM3256AQI208-10 supports test-equipment front-end logic where deterministic timing matters: waveform gating, trigger routing, multiplexer control, and pattern generation. Its 95.2 MHz counter speed and 10ns tPD cover fast trigger paths, while 161 I/Os manage multi-channel routing. PCI 2.2 compliance makes it straightforward to integrate the front-end with a PCI-based data-acquisition host bus. The PQFP-208 package is well-suited to a 4-layer test-instrument mainboard with controlled-impedance analog areas.

What is the EPM3256AQI208-10?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 is an Altera MAX 3000A family CPLD with 256 macro cells, 161 user I/Os, 10ns pin-to-pin delay, and 3.3V core supply, packaged in a 208-pin PQFP. According to the Altera MAX 3000A datasheet, it offers 5,000 usable gates and in-system programmability via JTAG.
How many user I/Os does the EPM3256AQI208-10 have?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 provides 161 user I/Os across its 208-pin PQFP package. The remaining pins are assigned to VCC, GND, JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO), and dedicated configuration functions per the MAX 3000A datasheet pinout table.
What is the propagation delay of the EPM3256AQI208-10?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 is the -10 speed grade, with a tPD of 10 ns pin-to-pin. The MAX 3000A family also offers -7, -6, -5, and -4 speed grades; the -10 grade is the slowest and lowest-cost option and is suitable for control-plane glue logic rather than high-speed datapath work.
Where to buy EPM3256AQI208-10 online?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 is available from distributors including DigiKey (stocking 'EPM3256AQI208-10-ND'), Mouser, Arrow, and Octopart-listed resellers, as of 2026-09-12. Note that this part is in the obsolete/EOL category, so distributors may carry limited inventory and lead times can be extended.
What is the price of EPM3256AQI208-10?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 unit price is approximately $32.58 at qty 1, declining to about $19.95 at qty 1,000, as of 2026-09-12. Pricing on obsolete parts fluctuates with available stock; always request a current quote from distributors like DigiKey or Heisener before committing to a BOM.
What is the lead time for EPM3256AQI208-10?
Distributor lead time for the EPM3256AQI208-10 is typically 'ships immediately' from authorized resellers carrying new-old stock, as of 2026-09-12. Because the part is marked obsolete, large-quantity orders may take longer as brokers source remaining market inventory.
Is the EPM3256AQI208-10 in stock?
Yes, the EPM3256AQI208-10 is listed as in stock at multiple distributors including Heisener (9,624 pieces reported) and is available via Octopart's aggregated distributor feeds, as of 2026-09-12. Confirm real-time stock directly with the chosen distributor before ordering.
EPM3256AQI208-10 vs EPM3256AQC208-10 - which is better?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 and EPM3256AQC208-10 share the same MAX 3000A die and PQFP-208 footprint, but the 'I' suffix denotes industrial temperature grade (0C to 70C) while the 'C' denotes commercial (0C to 70C). Choose the 'I' variant for designs requiring industrial compliance per the Altera datasheet ordering code definitions.
EPM3256AQI208-10 vs EPM3256AQI208-10N - what is the difference?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 and EPM3256AQI208-10N share identical silicon and pinout; the 'N' suffix indicates lead-free / RoHS-compliant packaging per Altera ordering conventions. Electrically the two parts are drop-in replacements, with the 'N' variant preferred for new RoHS-compliant designs.
When should I choose EPM3256AQI208-10 over a larger CPLD or FPGA?
Choose the EPM3256AQI208-10 when your design needs deterministic, instant-on glue logic under 256 macro cells and 161 I/Os, with non-volatile EEPROM configuration and zero standby configuration memory. For higher logic density, DSP blocks, or transceivers, migrate to a MAX II, MAX V, or Cyclone series FPGA instead.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPM3256AQI208-10?
The best drop-in replacements for the EPM3256AQI208-10 are other MAX 3000A PQFP-208 parts with the same macro-cell count: EPM3256AQC208-10, EPM3256AQC208-10N, and EPM3256AFC256-10 (different package, same family). Per the Altera datasheet, all MAX 3000A -10 speed-grade PQFP-208 parts share the same JTAG and pinout conventions.
Where to download the EPM3256AQI208-10 datasheet PDF?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 datasheet PDF can be downloaded from alterasemi.com at https://www.alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPM3256AQI208-10.pdf. The Altera/Intel MAX 3000A family datasheet also covers this part and is available on the Intel FPGA documentation portal under legacy MAX device documentation.
Where to find the EPM3256AQI208-10 pinout?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 pinout is documented in the MAX 3000A family datasheet - search for the '208-Pin PQFP pin-out table' section. The package is PQFP-208 (also referenced as 208-BFQFP / FQFP code) with gull-wing leads on a 0.5 mm pitch per JEDEC MS-022.
What are the key specifications of EPM3256AQI208-10 engineers should know?
Key EPM3256AQI208-10 specs: 256 macro cells, 5,000 usable gates, 161 user I/Os, 10ns tPD, 95.2 MHz fCNT, 3.3V core, MultiVolt I/O (5.0V/3.3V/2.5V), JTAG ISP, EEPROM non-volatile configuration, PCI 2.2 compliant, 208-pin PQFP, industrial temperature grade, RoHS-compliant. Source: Altera MAX 3000A datasheet.

Data referensi engineering untuk EPM3256AQI208-10 — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.

Panduan Pemilihan

Choose the EPM3256AQI208-10 when your design needs 256 macro cells of deterministic, instant-on glue logic with 161 user I/Os in a PQFP-208 footprint, with industrial temperature grade and PCI 2.2 timing compliance. Choose EPM3256AQC208-7 if you need faster 7 ns tPD for 66 MHz PCI or tighter timing budgets. Choose EPM3256AQI208-10N if your BOM requires lead-free / RoHS-only components. For new designs without legacy constraints, migrate to MAX II (EPM240T100) or MAX V (5M240ZT100) - lower power, lower cost, and active lifecycle. The EPM3256AQI208-10 is best reserved for sustaining legacy boards or replicating proven designs where re-qualification cost dominates.

Pembandingan dengan Alternatif

Parameter Umum Produk Ini EPM3256AQC208-10 EPM3256AQC208-10N EPM3256AQI208-10N EPM3256AQC208-7
Package PQFP-208 PQFP-208 - same PQFP-208 - same PQFP-208 - same PQFP-208 - same
Brand Altera Altera (same brand) Altera (same brand) Altera (same brand) Altera (same brand)
Macro Cells 256 256 256 256 256
Propagation Delay (tPD) 10 ns 10 ns 10 ns 10 ns 7 ns (faster)
Temperature Grade Industrial (0C to 70C) Commercial (0C to 70C) Commercial, lead-free Industrial, lead-free Commercial
RoHS / Lead-Free RoHS compliant (Q suffix) RoHS compliant (Q) Lead-free (N suffix) Lead-free (N suffix) RoHS compliant (Q)
Usable Gates 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
User I/Os 161 161 161 161 161
Core Voltage 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Diferensiator Kunci

  • Highest logic density in the MAX 3000A family (vsEPM3128ATC144-10)
  • PCI Local Bus 2.2 compliant (vsEPM3064ATC100-10)
  • EEPROM non-volatile configuration (instant-on) (vsSRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Cyclone series))

Catatan Desain

Decouple each VCCIO bank and VCCINT rail separately. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor as close as possible to every VCC pin group (typically one per pin pair as defined in the MAX 3000A datasheet pinout), plus a 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic near the package. MultiVolt I/O banks may be powered independently at 2.5V, 3.3V, or 5V - never float any VCCIO pin. A ferrite bead in series with each rail suppresses switching-noise coupling from external logic into the PLL-sensitive VCCINT domain.

PQFP-208 has 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads per JEDEC MS-022. Use a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane under the device for controlled-impedance signal return paths. Route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) with 50-ohm characteristic impedance and keep them clear of high-current switching traces. Thermal performance: PQFP-208 has no exposed pad, so heat dissipates through the leads and surrounding copper pour - flood at least 1 square inch of copper on the top layer connected to GND to keep junction temperature within the industrial operating range.

Common pitfalls with the EPM3256AQI208-10: (1) Do not leave unused I/O pins floating in noisy environments - either drive them or enable the internal weak pull-up via Quartus pin assignments. (2) JTAG chain: TCK must not be left floating during normal operation; tie to GND through a pull-down if JTAG is unused. (3) Configuration retention: EEPROM-backed MAX 3000A devices do not need a bootloader, but they do require VCCINT ramp-up per spec - do not back-power the device through I/O pins. (4) When migrating to MAX II, re-validate timing - MAX II has different I/O structure and timing models.

At 95.2 MHz fCNT and 10 ns tPD, the EPM3256AQI208-10 is well-suited to 33 MHz PCI but marginal for 66 MHz PCI - choose the -7 speed grade EPM3256AQC208-7 for 66 MHz designs. Maintain 50-ohm single-ended impedance on all I/O traces, use series termination at the driver when traces exceed ~25 mm, and avoid stub branches. For MultiVolt 5V-tolerant outputs into 3.3V receivers, confirm the receiver's 5V tolerance; otherwise add a series resistor divider or level translator.

Informasi Konformitas

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Bebas Logam Lengket
Yes
Bebas Halogena
Unknown
Mineral Konflik
Compliant

RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product marking ('Q' suffix in part number denotes lead-free per legacy ordering code). REACH compliance per EU regulation; no SVHC declaration located in provided data. AEC-Q100 not applicable for industrial-grade CPLDs. Conflict-minerals declaration available from Altera/Intel.

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