EPM7256AETC100-10N
EPM7256AETC100-10N - 256-Macro MAX 7000A CPLD, 10ns, TQFP-100 | Intel (Altera)
The Intel (formerly Altera) EPM7256AETC100-10N is a high-performance, 3.3 V EEPROM-based Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from the MAX 7000A family, providing 256 macro cells, 5,000 usable gates, and 84 user I/Os in a 100-pin TQFP package. It features a 10 ns pin-to-pin logic delay, a maximum operating frequency of 125 MHz, and in-system programmability via IEEE Std. 1149.1 JTAG.
A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic device that combines the architectural simplicity and predictable timing of PAL/GAL technology with higher density and I/O count. CPLDs sit in the programmable logic hierarchy alongside FPGAs, but typically deliver faster deterministic propagation delays, lower power, and instant-on behavior from on-chip EEPROM. The MAX 7000A family uses a second-generation Multiple Array Matrix (MAX) architecture with the Logic Array Blocks (LABs), interconnect between LABs, and a bank of I/O control blocks with per-pin options for 3.3 V PCI compliance.
Key features of the EPM7256AETC100-10N include four dedicated inputs usable as global clock, clear, and output enable signals, a 2.5 ns pin-to-pin logic delay at interconnect, an I/O bank supporting 3.3 V PCI with MultiVolt I/O for interfacing to 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V mixed-voltage rails, and built-in JTAG boundary-scan test support. The 10 ns speed grade targets designs where fast deterministic timing is critical, and the 100-pin TQFP footprint provides a compact, surface-mount, lead-free option for production boards.
Architecturally, the part is built on a 0.30 µm EEPROM process with 16 LABs of 16 macro cells each, the classic MAX interconnect matrix, and a 36-bit programmable trigger in every macro cell. The device supports combinatorial and registered logic with per-pin slew-rate control, making it well suited for glue logic, bus decoding, and high-speed control interfaces.
Typical applications include address decoding for microprocessors and DSPs, peripheral bus interfacing (PCI, ISA, VME), state-machine controllers, industrial I/O expansion, and JTAG-driven board test infrastructure. The instant-on, non-volatile configuration makes it a strong fit for safety-conscious systems that must boot in deterministic time without an external configuration flash.
When designing with this part, place decoupling capacitors (typically 0.1 µF and 10 µF) close to every VCC/GND pair, observe the JTAG chain topology (TDI -> device -> TDO) when multiple devices share the bus, and respect the 3.3 V core supply ramp requirements from the datasheet. The exposed thermal pad (when present on this TQFP) should be soldered to a ground pour for mechanical and thermal performance.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes not found on the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers evaluate the EPM7256AETC100-10N for both new designs and legacy board repairs.
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