EPM3256AQI208-10 - MAX 3000A 256-Macro CPLD, 10ns, PQFP-208 | Altera
부품 번호: EPM3256AQI208-10 ✗ 단종| 수량 | 단가 | 합계 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32.58 | $32.58 |
| 10 | $29.32 | $293.20 |
| 100 | $26.1 | $2,610.00 |
| 500 | $22.85 | $11,425.00 |
| 1,000 | $19.95 | $19,950.00 |
EPM3256AQI208-10 개요
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.
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EPM3256AQI208-10 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성
| 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 |
| 동작 온도 | 0C to +70C (Industrial suffix 'I' per part number) |
| 패키지 | 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), FQFP code |
| Terminal Form | Gull-wing SMD |
| RoHS 상태 | Compliant (per lead-free 'Q' suffix) |
| 실장 유형 | Surface Mount |
EPM3256AQI208-10 핀 구성
| 핀 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| 핀 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 6 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 11 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 15 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| 핀 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 20 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 25 | VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply |
| 핀 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 30 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 33 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| 핀 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 36 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 41 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 45 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| 핀 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 50 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 55 | VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply |
| 핀 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 60 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 63 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| 핀 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 66 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 71 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 75 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| 핀 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 80 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 85 | VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply |
| 핀 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 핀 90 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 93 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| 핀 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 96 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 101 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 105 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| 핀 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 110 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 115 | VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply |
| 핀 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 120 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 125 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| 핀 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 130 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 135 | VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply |
| 핀 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 핀 140 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 141 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| 핀 142 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| 핀 143 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| 핀 144 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| 핀 145 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 146 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 147 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 148 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| 핀 149 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 150 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 151 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 152 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 153 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 154 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 155 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 156 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 157 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 158 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 159 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 160 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| 핀 161 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 162 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 163 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 164 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 165 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 166 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 167 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 168 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 169 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 170 | VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply |
| 핀 171 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 172 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 173 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 174 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 핀 175 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 176 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 177 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 178 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| 핀 179 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 180 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 181 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 182 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 183 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 184 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 185 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 186 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 187 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 188 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 189 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 190 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| 핀 191 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 192 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 193 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 194 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 195 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 196 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 197 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 198 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 199 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 200 | VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply |
| 핀 201 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 202 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 203 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 204 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 핀 205 | GND — Ground |
| 핀 206 | OE1 — Output Enable / global control |
| 핀 207 | OE2/GCLK — Output Enable or Global Clock input |
| 핀 208 | CLR — Global Clear (active high) |
일반적인 애플리케이션
EPM3256AQI208-10 적합 용도: 7 애플리케이션s: 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.
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.
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추천 제품 요약
엔지니어링 참조 데이터: EPM3256AQI208-10 — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.
선택 가이드
대체품과의 비교
| 파라미터 | 이 제품 | 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 |
주요 차별점
- Highest logic density in the MAX 3000A family (vs EPM3128ATC144-10)
- PCI Local Bus 2.2 compliant (vs EPM3064ATC100-10)
- EEPROM non-volatile configuration (instant-on) (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Cyclone series))
설계 노트
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.
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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.
