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EPM7256BQC208-7 - 256-Macro MAX 7000B CPLD, 208-PQFP | Intel

MPN: EPM7256BQC208-7 ✗ Akhir Hidup
2.5 V Vdss 208-pin PQFP Package 126.6 MHz Speed Non-volatile EEPROM Memory
MOQ: 1 |

EPM7256BQC208-7 Ringkasan

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPM7256BQC208-7 is a member of the MAX 7000B family of Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs), delivering 5,000 usable gates, 256 macro cells, and 164 user I/Os in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) package. It operates on a 2.5 V core supply with a maximum internal frequency of 126.6 MHz and a propagation delay of approximately 7.5 ns (the '-7' speed grade). The device integrates non-volatile EEPROM configuration cells so the programmed logic retains state across power cycles without an external boot PROM.

A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile, flash- or EEPROM-based programmable logic device that sits between discrete 74-series glue logic and larger FPGAs. The MAX 7000B architecture combines logic array blocks (LABs), a programmable interconnect array (PIA), and I/O control blocks. Within the broader taxonomy, the EPM7256BQC208-7 is a CPLD -> programmable logic device -> digital logic IC -> semiconductor, designed for high-pin-count glue-logic, bus-interface, and state-machine applications where deterministic timing and instant-on behavior are required.

Key features of this part include 4-input look-up tables within each macro cell, programmable interconnect with predictable routing delays, JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) boundary-scan support, in-system programmability via JTAG, and a commercial 0C to 90C operating range. The wide I/O count (164) makes it attractive for parallel bus decoding, address latching, and legacy peripheral interfacing.

Typical applications include industrial control boards, telecom line cards, ASIC/FPGA prototyping, peripheral glue logic around microprocessors and DSPs, and any design that benefits from non-volatile, deterministic, instant-on logic. The 208-pin PQFP footprint is hand-solderable with care but is generally destined for socketed or production SMT assembly.

Alternatif penggantian untuk EPM7256BQC208-7 — 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 EPM7256BQC208-7 (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, RoHS Status, Family, In-System Programmability, Operating Temperature.

Altera
Package: 208-Pin PQFP (28 x 28 mm)
Family: MAX 7000A
Bandingkan dengan EPM7256BQC208-7 →
Intel
Package: PQFP-208
RoHS Status: Compliant (lead-free per distributor data)
Family: MAX 7000A
Bandingkan dengan EPM7256BQC208-7 →
Intel
Package: 208-pin PQFP (SQC208)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (commercial)
Bandingkan dengan EPM7256BQC208-7 →
Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm)
RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant (per third-party listing)
Family: MAX 7000S
Bandingkan dengan EPM7256BQC208-7 →
Altera
RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
In-System Programmability: Yes (ISP)
Bandingkan dengan EPM7256BQC208-7 →
Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP (28 x 28 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
In-System Programmability: Yes (IEEE 1149.1 JTAG)
Bandingkan dengan EPM7256BQC208-7 →

EPM7256BQC208-10

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak Disahkan
📦 PQFP-208
Same die/package, -10 speed grade (10 ns tPD vs 7.5 ns); pin-to-pin identical, just slower timing

📋 Alternatif referensi (tidak dalam katalog)

EPM7256BQI208-7

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak Disahkan
📦 PQFP-208
Same MAX 7000B die in 208-pin PQFP, industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) instead of commercial 0-90C

📋 Alternatif referensi (tidak dalam katalog)

EPM7256AQC208-7

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak Disahkan
Altera
📦 PQFP-208
MAX 7000A · In System Programmable (ISP), EEPROM-based · 256 · 5,000 · 16 · 164 · 7 ns · 125 MHz

Kontak untuk harga

Lihat Datasheet →

EPM7256AQI208-10

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 PQFP-208
MAX 7000A · 256 · 16 · 5,000 · 68 · 10 ns · 93.5 MHz · 227.3 MHz

Kontak untuk harga

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EPM7256BQC208-7 Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik

Family MAX 7000B
Device Type CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device
Usable Gates 5,000
Macro Cells 256
User I/Os 164
Logic Elements / LABs 16 Logic Array Blocks
Maximum Internal Frequency 126.6 MHz
Propagation Delay (tPD) 7.5 ns (-7 speed grade)
Core Supply Voltage 2.5 V
Suhu Kerja 0C to +90C (commercial)
Paket 208-pin PQFP
Tipe Mounting Surface Mount
Configuration Memory Non-volatile EEPROM
JTAG / Boundary Scan IEEE 1149.1 compliant
In-System Programmability Yes (via JTAG)
Status RoHS Compliant per distributor listings

Konfigurasi Pin EPM7256BQC208-7

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 GND — Ground
Pin produk 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
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 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 11 GND — Ground
Pin produk 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 15 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 16 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 reference voltage
Pin produk 17 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Pin produk 18 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin produk 19 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
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 supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 30 GND — Ground
Pin produk 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 33 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 35 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 reference voltage
Pin produk 36 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 39 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 40 GND — Ground
Pin produk 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 45 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
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 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 reference voltage
Pin produk 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 60 GND — Ground
Pin produk 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 65 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
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 GND — Ground
Pin produk 71 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
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 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 reference voltage
Pin produk 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 80 GND — Ground
Pin produk 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 85 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 90 GND — Ground
Pin produk 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 95 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 reference voltage
Pin produk 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 100 GND — Ground
Pin produk 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 105 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 110 GND — Ground
Pin produk 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 115 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 reference voltage
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 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 130 GND — Ground
Pin produk 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 135 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 reference voltage
Pin produk 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 140 GND — Ground
Pin produk 141 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 145 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 146 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 147 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 148 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 149 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 150 GND — Ground
Pin produk 151 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 152 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 153 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 154 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 155 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 reference voltage
Pin produk 156 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 157 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 158 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 159 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 160 GND — Ground
Pin produk 161 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 162 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 163 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 164 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 165 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 166 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 167 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 168 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 169 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 170 GND — Ground
Pin produk 171 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 172 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 173 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 174 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 175 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 reference voltage
Pin produk 176 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 177 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 178 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 179 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 180 GND — Ground
Pin produk 181 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 182 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 183 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 184 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 185 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 186 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 187 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 188 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 189 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 190 GND — Ground
Pin produk 191 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 192 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 193 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 194 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 195 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 reference voltage
Pin produk 196 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 197 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 198 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 199 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 200 GND — Ground
Pin produk 201 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 202 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 203 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 204 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 205 VCCINT — Core supply voltage, 2.5 V
Pin produk 206 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pin produk 207 DEV_CLRn — Device clear (active low)
Pin produk 208 DEV_OE — Device output enable

Aplikasi Umum

EPM7256BQC208-7 cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Telecom Line-Card Interface, ASIC and FPGA Prototyping, Legacy Peripheral Glue Logic, Automotive Infotainment Bus Bridge, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.

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Industrial Control Glue Logic

The EPM7256BQC208-7 is widely used in industrial PLCs and motor-control boards where 164 user I/Os and deterministic 7.5 ns tPD propagation delay let designers replace dozens of 74-series glue-logic chips with one programmable device. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration retains state through brown-outs and power cycling, which is critical for industrial equipment that must resume operation without re-flashing. The 2.5 V core with 5 V-tolerant I/O banks (via VCCIO) allows direct interfacing with legacy 5 V peripherals, optocouplers, and 24 V industrial sensors. Engineers value the JTAG in-system programmability for firmware updates on deployed equipment.

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Telecom Line-Card Interface

Telecom line cards frequently use the EPM7256BQC208-7 to perform bus arbitration, address decoding, and protocol translation between network processors and TDM/Ethernet framer ASICs. The 126.6 MHz internal frequency supports high-speed glue functions between Fast Ethernet PHYs, T1/E1 framers, and backplane buses. The deterministic timing of CPLD logic (versus FPGA soft cores) simplifies timing closure for telecom applications where jitter budgets are tight. The 208-pin PQFP package is large enough to break out 164 I/Os into multiple parallel data buses without requiring additional bus transceivers.

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ASIC and FPGA Prototyping

Designers prototyping ASICs or validating FPGA-based designs use the EPM7256BQC208-7 as a hardware emulator for glue logic that will eventually be absorbed into an ASIC. The 256 macro cells and 5,000 usable gates are sufficient to model medium-complexity state machines, FIFO controllers, and custom bus protocols. The non-volatile EEPROM lets prototype boards boot immediately without external boot PROMs, accelerating bring-up and bench testing. Quartus II design entry with schematic capture and Verilog/VHDL synthesis reduces design iteration time versus discrete TTL prototypes.

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Legacy Peripheral Glue Logic

The EPM7256BQC208-7 replaces 74HC/74FCT glue logic around microprocessors, DSPs, and memory interfaces. Typical uses include address decoding, chip-select generation, wait-state insertion, and interrupt prioritization. The 164 I/Os accommodate parallel SRAM, NOR flash, and peripheral interfaces simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate address-latch and decoder chips. Programmable pin assignments simplify PCB routing when designers need to swap signals between board revisions without re-spinning the layout.

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Automotive Infotainment Bus Bridge

In automotive infotainment systems the EPM7256BQC208-7 bridges between I2S audio buses, SPI peripherals, and CAN/LIN network segments. The MAX 7000B architecture supports 5 V-tolerant I/O banks for direct connection to legacy automotive microcontrollers and CAN transceivers. The 7.5 ns tPD keeps audio sample-rate jitter well below audible thresholds. Designers value the JTAG interface for end-of-line programming in automotive manufacturing.

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Test and Measurement Instrumentation

Test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscope front-ends, and protocol exercisers use the EPM7256BQC208-7 to perform pattern generation, channel multiplexing, and trigger logic. The deterministic 7.5 ns propagation delay supports precise timing-critical trigger generation, while the 164 I/Os allow parallel pattern output across 32+ channels with margin for address and control signals. The PQFP package is large enough to expose all I/Os on a daughter-card for ribbon-cable connection to a backplane test fixture.

What is the EPM7256BQC208-7?
The EPM7256BQC208-7 is a 256-macro-cell Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from Intel (formerly Altera), in the MAX 7000B family. According to the manufacturer family datasheet, it provides 5,000 usable gates, 164 user I/Os, a 126.6 MHz maximum internal frequency, and is housed in a 208-pin PQFP package with non-volatile EEPROM configuration memory.
How many user I/Os does the EPM7256BQC208-7 have?
The EPM7256BQC208-7 provides 164 user I/O pins on its 208-pin PQFP package. The remaining pins are allocated to VCC (2.5 V core), GND, JTAG (TDI/TDO/TMS/TCK), dedicated inputs, and no-connect reserves, per the MAX 7000B family pinout tables.
What is the maximum operating frequency of the EPM7256BQC208-7?
The EPM7256BQC208-7 has a maximum internal operating frequency of 126.6 MHz. This corresponds to the '-7' speed grade, which yields a typical pin-to-pin propagation delay of 7.5 ns across the programmable interconnect array.
Is the EPM7256BQC208-7 still in production?
The MAX 7000 family is mature and Intel/Altera has classified many MAX 7000B part numbers as Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND). Long-term availability depends on distributor inventory; users designing new boards should evaluate MAX II or MAX V CPLDs for new projects.
What is the difference between EPM7256BQC208-7 and EPM7256AQC208-7?
The EPM7256BQC208-7 is a MAX 7000B (2.5 V core) device with a '-7' (7.5 ns) speed grade, while the EPM7256AQC208-7 belongs to the older MAX 7000A family with a 3.3 V core supply. Both share the 208-pin PQFP footprint but operate at different core voltages and use different programming algorithms; they are NOT voltage-compatible drop-ins.
Where can I buy the EPM7256BQC208-7 online?
The EPM7256BQC208-7 is currently listed at franchised distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, Arrow, and authorized brokers such as Veswin, Lisleapex, and AIChiplink. Stock is limited because the part is NRND, so distributors carry only allocated inventory. Quote-based pricing applies for volume orders.
What is the price of the EPM7256BQC208-7?
As of 2026-09-13, the EPM7256BQC208-7 is priced at approximately 18.50 USD at quantity 1, with decreasing volume breaks at 10 / 100 / 500 / 1000 units. Pricing reflects NRND status; design-in for new products is discouraged and authorized channels carry the remaining allocation.
What is the lead time for the EPM7256BQC208-7?
Lead time for the EPM7256BQC208-7 is highly stock-dependent. Franchised distributors (DigiKey, Mouser) ship from on-hand inventory when available, typically within 24-48 hours. For allocation requests beyond distributor stock, contact Arrow or Intel franchised partners directly for a quote and estimated delivery.
Is the EPM7256BQC208-7 in stock at major distributors?
Stock at major distributors is variable and limited due to NRND status. DigiKey and Mouser list the part but quantities fluctuate; Octopart aggregates real-time distributor stock. Buyers should confirm availability at quote time, as allocation releases are sporadic.
EPM7256BQC208-7 vs EPM7256AQC208-7 - which is better for a new design?
For a new design, neither MAX 7000 variant is recommended because both are mature families. The EPM7256BQC208-7 (MAX 7000B) is the better modernized choice if a legacy MAX 7000 part is mandatory because it operates from a 2.5 V core, but most new designs should move to MAX II, MAX V, or MAX 10 CPLDs for active lifecycle support.
When should I choose the EPM7256BQC208-7 over a MAX II CPLD?
Choose the EPM7256BQC208-7 only when a legacy design must be maintained as-is, when existing firmware must be reused, or when the 164 I/O count in a PQFP footprint is required. For new designs prefer MAX II (EPM240, EPM570, EPM1270) or MAX V (5M80ZE64, 5M160ZE64) which offer lower power, lower cost, and active lifecycle support.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPM7256BQC208-7?
The closest drop-in replacement is another EPM7256BQC208-7 variant (e.g. EPM7256BQC208-10 with a different speed grade, still in the same 208-pin PQFP). For genuine functional replacement with active lifecycle, migrate to a MAX II EPM1270 or MAX V 5M570Z in a compatible TQFP package, which requires PCB rework because the pinout is not identical.
Where to download the EPM7256BQC208-7 datasheet PDF?
The EPM7256BQC208-7 datasheet is part of the MAX 7000B family datasheet published by Intel (Altera). It can be downloaded from the Intel Programmable Solutions Group support portal under MAX V/7000 legacy support, or via Altera/Intel document archives such as the legacy Altera MAX 7000B datasheet PDF. FindIC also lists the datasheet (459 KB, 2014-07-29).
Where can I find the EPM7256BQC208-7 pinout?
The 208-pin PQFP pinout is documented in the MAX 7000B family datasheet, available from the Intel Altera support site. The pinout lists VCCINT (2.5 V), VCCIO bank supplies, GND, JTAG pins (TDI/TDO/TMS/TCK), dedicated inputs, and 164 user I/Os assigned to four I/O banks across the package.
Can the EPM7256BQC208-7 be programmed in-system?
Yes, the EPM7256BQC208-7 supports in-system programmability via the JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) interface. Designers can use the Altera/Intel Quartus II programmer with a ByteBlasterMV or USB-Blaster download cable to load the EEPROM configuration without removing the device from the board.
What are the key specifications of the EPM7256BQC208-7 that engineers should know?
Key specifications for engineers: 256 macro cells, 5,000 usable gates, 164 user I/Os, 126.6 MHz fMAX, 7.5 ns tPD, 2.5 V core supply, 0-90C commercial temperature range, 208-pin PQFP, JTAG IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan, non-volatile EEPROM, in-system programmable. Source: Intel/Altera MAX 7000B family datasheet.

Data referensi engineering untuk EPM7256BQC208-7 — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.

Panduan Pemilihan

Choose the EPM7256BQC208-7 when you need a 256-macro-cell MAX 7000B CPLD in a 208-pin PQFP package with 164 user I/Os and a 7.5 ns propagation delay, and the design operates in the 0-90C commercial temperature range. Choose the EPM7256BQC208-10 if timing budgets can tolerate 10 ns tPD and you want to share a BOM across multiple speed grades. Choose the EPM7256BQI208-7 for designs that must operate at -40C to +85C industrial temperatures. Avoid the EPM7256AQC208-7 unless your design already runs on 3.3 V core rails - the 2.5 V vs 3.3 V VCCINT difference means it is NOT a drop-in replacement. For all new designs, evaluate MAX II (EPM240/EPM570/EPM1270) or MAX V (5M80Z/5M160Z/5M570Z) devices for active lifecycle support, lower cost, and lower power consumption.

Pembandingan dengan Alternatif

Parameter Umum Produk Ini EPM7256BQC208-10 EPM7256BQI208-7 EPM7256AQC208-7 EPM7256AQI208-10
Package PQFP-208 PQFP-208 - same PQFP-208 - same PQFP-208 - same PQFP-208 - same
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Family MAX 7000B MAX 7000B MAX 7000B MAX 7000A MAX 7000A
Macro Cells 256 256 256 256 256
Propagation Delay (tPD) 7.5 ns (-7) 10 ns (-10) 7.5 ns (-7) 7.5 ns (-7) 10 ns (-10)
Core Voltage 2.5 V 2.5 V 2.5 V 3.3 V 3.3 V
Operating Temperature 0C to +90C (commercial) 0C to +90C -40C to +85C (industrial) 0C to +90C -40C to +85C (industrial)
User I/Os 164 164 164 164 164
Lifecycle Status NRND NRND NRND NRND NRND

Diferensiator Kunci

  • Same PQFP-208 package and 256 macro cells as MAX 7000A, but on a 2.5 V core (vsEPM7256AQC208-7)
  • Industrial temperature option in the same PQFP-208 footprint (vsEPM7256BQI208-7)
  • Same die as EPM7256BQC208-10 with -7 speed grade for 25% faster tPD (vsEPM7256BQC208-10)

Catatan Desain

Estimated: at typical 50 MHz toggle activity across 100 of 164 I/Os with 5 V VCCIO, dynamic current is approximately 50-80 mA from VCCIO plus 30-50 mA from VCCINT (2.5 V). Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pin, and add a 10 uF bulk capacitor per supply rail near the package. PQFP packages do not have an exposed thermal pad; use a ground pour under the device to spread heat and lower loop inductance on switching outputs.

Route JTAG signals (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) in a daisy-chain topology with 10K pull-ups on TMS and TCK per IEEE 1149.1. Keep JTAG traces short (<= 50 mm) and guarded by GND to avoid noise-induced programming failures. Place a 4.7K pull-up on DEV_CLRn and DEV_OE to default the device to user mode after configuration, or pull DEV_OE low to tri-state all I/Os during in-system programming.

Do not confuse the EPM7256BQC208-7 (MAX 7000B, 2.5 V core) with the EPM7256AQC208-7 (MAX 7000A, 3.3 V core). They share the same PQFP-208 footprint but require different VCCINT rails; substituting one for the other without re-routing power will damage the device. Also note that Quartus II versions earlier than 13.0 SP1 may not support the latest MAX 7000B programming algorithms - use Quartus II 13.0 SP1 or later for reliable programming file generation.

PQFP-208 leads have approximately 1.5 nH of lead inductance each, which can cause ringing on high-speed outputs above 50 MHz. For clock-like signals above 50 MHz, source-terminate with a 33-ohm series resistor to dampen reflections, and keep trace stubs < 5 mm. Place a 50-ohm characteristic-impedance reference for controlled-impedance signals routed off-device.

Informasi Konformitas

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

RoHS and REACH compliance per distributor listings (DigiKey, Mouser, Arrow). The MAX 7000B family is not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications consider MAX II or MAX V automotive-grade variants.

Data disahkan pada: 2026-09-13 — data disahkan dan disusun oleh tim engineering komponen XAIPART

Pencarian Terkait

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Komponen dan Istilah Terkait

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