EPM3256ATI144-7N - 256-Macrocell MAX 3000A CPLD, 7.5ns, TQFP-144 | Altera
MPN: EPM3256ATI144-7N ✗ Akhir HidupEPM3256ATI144-7N Ringkasan
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.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EPM3256ATI144-7N (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Operating Temperature, Propagation Delay (tPD), RoHS Status, JTAG Support.
EPM3256ATC144-7N
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Lihat Datasheet →EPM3256ATI144-7N Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| 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 |
| Paket | TQFP-144 (20 x 20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Suhu Kerja | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Status RoHS | Compliant (lead-free) |
Konfigurasi Pin EPM3256ATI144-7N
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 6 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 8 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 21 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 23 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 30 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 34 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin produk 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 37 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 43 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 45 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 49 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 52 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 59 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 62 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 66 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 71 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 73 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 81 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 84 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin produk 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 87 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 95 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 97 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 101 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 109 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin produk 110 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin produk 111 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin produk 112 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin produk 113 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 114 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin produk 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 121 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 124 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 130 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 132 | VCCINT — Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin produk 133 | GCLK1 — Global clock input 1 |
| Pin produk 134 | OE1 — Global output enable 1 |
| Pin produk 135 | CLR — Global clear |
| Pin produk 136 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 138 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin produk 141 | GCLK2 — Global clock input 2 |
| Pin produk 142 | OE2 — Global output enable 2 |
| Pin produk 143 | INPUT — Dedicated input |
| Pin produk 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Aplikasi Umum
EPM3256ATI144-7N cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: 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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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Data referensi engineering untuk EPM3256ATI144-7N — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | 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 |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Industrial temperature grade for harsh environments (vsEPM3256ATC144-7N)
- Faster -7 speed grade vs -10 alternatives (vsEPM3256ATI144-10N)
- 116 user I/Os versus smaller MAX 3000A members (vsEPM3128ATC144-10N)
Catatan Desain
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.
Informasi Konformitas
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.