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EPM240GT100C3 - 240-LE MAX II CPLD, 4.7ns, 100-TQFP | Intel

Name: EPM240GT100C3 - 240-LE MAX II CPLD, 4.7ns, 100-TQFP | Intel
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SKU: EPM240GT100C3
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EPM240GT100C3 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family	MAX II
Logic Elements (LE)	240
Equivalent Macro Cells	192
Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD)	4.7 ns
Maximum Internal Frequency (fMAX)	304 MHz
User I/O Count	80
User Flash Memory (UFM)	8 Kbit
Process Technology	0.18 µm 6-layer-metal flash
Core Supply Voltage	1.8 V (internal)
I/O Bank Voltages (MultiVolt)	1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V
Programming Interface	IEEE 1149.1 JTAG (ISP)
Package	TQFP-100 (100-TQFP, 16 × 16 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 85 °C (commercial, C3 suffix)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
MSL Level	3 (168 hours)

EPM240GT100C3 Pin Configuration

Pin 1	I/O / TDI — User I/O or JTAG TDI (dedicated when JTAG enabled)
Pin 2	I/O — User I/O
Pin 3	I/O — User I/O
Pin 4	I/O — User I/O
Pin 5	I/O — User I/O
Pin 6	I/O — User I/O
Pin 7	I/O — User I/O
Pin 8	I/O — User I/O
Pin 9	I/O — User I/O
Pin 10	I/O — User I/O
Pin 11	GND — Ground
Pin 12	I/O — User I/O
Pin 13	I/O — User I/O
Pin 14	I/O — User I/O
Pin 15	I/O — User I/O
Pin 16	I/O — User I/O
Pin 17	I/O — User I/O
Pin 18	I/O — User I/O
Pin 19	I/O — User I/O
Pin 20	I/O — User I/O
Pin 21	I/O — User I/O
Pin 22	I/O — User I/O
Pin 23	I/O — User I/O
Pin 24	I/O — User I/O
Pin 25	I/O — User I/O
Pin 26	I/O — User I/O
Pin 27	I/O / TMS — User I/O or JTAG TMS (dedicated when JTAG enabled)
Pin 28	GND — Ground
Pin 29	I/O — User I/O
Pin 30	I/O — User I/O
Pin 31	I/O — User I/O
Pin 32	I/O — User I/O
Pin 33	I/O — User I/O
Pin 34	I/O — User I/O
Pin 35	VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V)
Pin 36	I/O — User I/O
Pin 37	I/O — User I/O
Pin 38	I/O — User I/O
Pin 39	I/O — User I/O
Pin 40	I/O — User I/O
Pin 41	I/O — User I/O
Pin 42	I/O — User I/O
Pin 43	I/O — User I/O
Pin 44	I/O — User I/O
Pin 45	I/O — User I/O
Pin 46	I/O — User I/O
Pin 47	I/O — User I/O
Pin 48	I/O — User I/O
Pin 49	I/O — User I/O
Pin 50	GND — Ground
Pin 51	VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V)
Pin 52	I/O — User I/O
Pin 53	I/O — User I/O
Pin 54	I/O — User I/O
Pin 55	I/O — User I/O
Pin 56	I/O — User I/O
Pin 57	I/O — User I/O
Pin 58	I/O — User I/O
Pin 59	I/O — User I/O
Pin 60	I/O — User I/O
Pin 61	VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V)
Pin 62	I/O — User I/O
Pin 63	I/O — User I/O
Pin 64	I/O — User I/O
Pin 65	I/O — User I/O
Pin 66	I/O — User I/O
Pin 67	I/O — User I/O
Pin 68	I/O — User I/O
Pin 69	I/O — User I/O
Pin 70	I/O — User I/O
Pin 71	I/O — User I/O
Pin 72	GND — Ground
Pin 73	I/O / TCK — User I/O or JTAG TCK (dedicated when JTAG enabled)
Pin 74	I/O — User I/O
Pin 75	I/O — User I/O
Pin 76	I/O — User I/O
Pin 77	I/O — User I/O
Pin 78	I/O — User I/O
Pin 79	VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V)
Pin 80	I/O — User I/O
Pin 81	I/O — User I/O
Pin 82	I/O — User I/O
Pin 83	I/O — User I/O
Pin 84	I/O — User I/O
Pin 85	I/O — User I/O
Pin 86	I/O — User I/O
Pin 87	I/O — User I/O
Pin 88	I/O — User I/O
Pin 89	I/O — User I/O
Pin 90	I/O — User I/O
Pin 91	I/O — User I/O
Pin 92	I/O — User I/O
Pin 93	I/O — User I/O
Pin 94	I/O — User I/O
Pin 95	VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V)
Pin 96	GND — Ground
Pin 97	I/O — User I/O
Pin 98	I/O — User I/O
Pin 99	I/O / TDO — User I/O or JTAG TDO (dedicated when JTAG enabled)
Pin 100	I/O — User I/O

Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics

No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.

Typical Applications

EPM240GT100C3 is suitable for 7 applications: Microprocessor Bus Interface Bridging, I/O Expansion for Microcontrollers, LED Display and Signage Control, Power Supply Sequencing and Supervisor Logic, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Legacy System Modernization and 5 V-to-3.3 V Bridge, Consumer Electronics and Display Adapters.

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Microprocessor Bus Interface Bridging

The EPM240GT100C3 is well suited as a bus-interface bridge between microprocessors, microcontrollers, and peripherals that operate at different voltage levels or widths. Its 80 user I/Os and MultiVolt support (1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V) allow direct connection to legacy 5 V-tolerant buses and modern 1.8 V cores without external level shifters. The 4.7 ns pin-to-pin delay ensures deterministic address-latch and chip-select timing critical for asynchronous SRAM/Flash/PCMCIA glue logic. Instant-on non-volatile configuration means the bridge is operational within microseconds of power-up, eliminating FPGA bitstream load delays in boot-critical systems.

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I/O Expansion for Microcontrollers

Adding digital I/O to a microcontroller with limited pin count is a classic MAX II use case. The EPM240GT100C3 provides 80 general-purpose I/O lines that can be addressed via SPI, I2C, or parallel interfaces using a small footprint of macrocells for the state machine. The instant-on flash-based configuration means expansion logic is ready before the MCU finishes its bootloader. Designers typically implement keypad scanning, LED matrix driving, or relay multiplexing in this role, taking advantage of the device's deterministic 4.7 ns propagation delay.

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LED Display and Signage Control

Large LED matrices and scrolling-sign displays require deterministic row/column scanning and pulse-width modulation that benefit from a CPLD's single-digit-nanosecond predictability. The EPM240GT100C3's 80 user I/Os can drive multiplexed 7-segment or RGB LED arrays up to about 8 × 10 channels per device. Its on-chip 8 Kbit User Flash Memory can store lookup tables, gamma curves, or animation frame descriptors, reducing external ROM requirements. Multiple EPM240GT100C3 devices can be cascaded for higher-resolution displays while maintaining synchronized timing thanks to the global clock network.

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Power Supply Sequencing and Supervisor Logic

Multi-rail systems (CPU core, DDR memory, I/O, analog) require precise power-up and power-down sequencing to prevent latch-up and in-rush damage. The EPM240GT100C3 implements supervisor state machines with programmable delays and voltage-detect inputs, replacing discrete RC timer networks and complex PLD logic. Its instant-on, non-volatile configuration ensures the sequencer is active before the rails begin ramping, while the 4.7 ns propagation delay enables fast fault response. The MAX II G family's low quiescent current makes it suitable for always-on sequencing in energy-conscious designs.

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Industrial Control and Factory Automation

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor-control boards, and factory-automation gateways use the EPM240GT100C3 for encoder decoding, quadrature counting, and high-speed digital filter preprocessing. The 100-TQFP package and 0 °C to 85 °C commercial temperature range are adequate for enclosed control cabinets; industrial temperature variants (EPM240GT100C5N or EPM240GM100C5N) extend coverage to -40 °C to 100 °C. Deterministic timing is essential for safe industrial-control loops where FPGA bitstream variability cannot be tolerated.

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Legacy System Modernization and 5 V-to-3.3 V Bridge

The EPM240GT100C3 is widely deployed as a glue-logic translator between legacy 5 V peripherals and modern 3.3 V processors. With MultiVolt I/O, each bank can be independently powered at 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V, enabling direct voltage translation without external buffers. This is especially valuable in defense, aerospace, and medical equipment that must interface with legacy buses (VME, ISA, PCI). Drop-in replacement of legacy 5 V GAL/PAL devices with this CPLD consolidates multiple functions into a single instant-on package.

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Consumer Electronics and Display Adapters

The EPM240GT100C3 is used in consumer products such as digital cameras, set-top boxes, and home routers to perform protocol conversion (LVDS-to-CMOS, parallel-to-SPI), timing generation, and HDMI/DVI auxiliary-channel handling. Its small 16 × 16 mm TQFP footprint and modest power consumption suit compact PCBs. The on-chip 8 Kbit UFM stores device-specific serial numbers, EDID tables, or HDMI key data, reducing external EEPROM count and BOM cost.

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Recommended Products Summary

EPM240T100C5N Altera Used in: Microprocessor Bus Interface Bridging, Power Supply Sequencing and Supervisor Logic EPM1270T144C5N Altera Used in: Microprocessor Bus Interface Bridging, LED Display and Signage Control EPM240GT100C5N Altera Used in: I/O Expansion for Microcontrollers EPM240F100C5N Intel Used in: I/O Expansion for Microcontrollers EPM2210F256C5N Intel Used in: LED Display and Signage Control EPM240GM100I5N Intel Used in: Power Supply Sequencing and Supervisor Logic EPM240GM100C5N Altera Used in: Industrial Control and Factory Automation EPM1270F256C5N Altera Used in: Industrial Control and Factory Automation EPM240F100I5 Altera Used in: Legacy System Modernization and 5 V-to-3.3 V Bridge EPM240GF100C5N Intel Used in: Legacy System Modernization and 5 V-to-3.3 V Bridge EPM240T100C3N Altera Used in: Consumer Electronics and Display Adapters EPM240GT100-5N Altera Used in: Consumer Electronics and Display Adapters

What is the EPM240GT100C3?

The EPM240GT100C3 is a 240-logic-element (192 macrocell) non-volatile CPLD from Intel's MAX II family, housed in a 100-pin TQFP package. According to the MAX II device handbook, it is built on a 0.18 µm flash process, offers 4.7 ns pin-to-pin delay and 304 MHz fMAX, and provides 80 user I/Os plus an 8 Kbit User Flash Memory. It is programmed in-system via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface.

How many user I/O pins does EPM240GT100C3 have?

The EPM240GT100C3 in the 100-TQFP package exposes 80 usable general-purpose I/O pins. Four pins are dedicated to JTAG (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK), and the remaining pins carry power (VCCINT, VCCIO banks) and GND. Designers should consult the MAX II pin-out table to map specific JTAG assignments and to confirm that unused JTAG pins can be repurposed as GPIO when JTAG is disabled in the Quartus configuration.

Where can I buy EPM240GT100C3 online?

EPM240GT100C3 is in stock at major authorized distributors including DigiKey (part number 544-1147-ND), Mouser, Heisener, and Nantian as of 2026-09-12. Heisener reported 7,328 pieces in stock with an estimated delivery window of Dec 13 - Dec 18. Pricing for a single unit starts around $16.42. For OEM volume (≥1000 pcs), negotiated pricing through Intel franchised distributors is recommended.

What is the price of EPM240GT100C3 in 2026?

As of 2026-09-12, the unit price of EPM240GT100C3 is approximately $16.42 at qty 1 (Heisener), dropping to about $9.95 at 1000-piece volume per the distributor listings referenced in the verified data. Pricing fluctuates with lead time and market availability; large-volume RFQs through Intel franchised distributors typically yield lower per-unit pricing than published single-piece distributor prices.

What is the lead time for EPM240GT100C3?

Heisener lists the EPM240GT100C3 as in stock (7,328 pieces) with estimated delivery of Dec 13 - Dec 18, 2026 per the verified web data. DigiKey and Mouser typically ship faster from North American warehouses. For production volumes, requesting a formal quote from Intel franchised distributors is recommended; lead time for back-order or high-volume orders can extend to 8-12 weeks depending on fab allocation.

EPM240GT100C3 vs EPM240T100C5N - which is better for low-power designs?

The EPM240GT100C3 belongs to the lower-power MAX II G family, while the EPM240T100C5N is the standard MAX II variant. The G version typically draws less standby current due to internal architecture refinements, making it the better choice for battery-backed or always-on systems. Both share the 100-TQFP pinout and 240 LE / 192 macrocell resources, so PCB layouts are drop-in compatible.

EPM240GT100C3 vs EPM240T100C3N - what is the difference?

Both parts are 240-LE MAX II CPLDs in the 100-TQFP package, but the 'G' suffix on EPM240GT100C3 indicates the MAX II G (low-power) family, whereas the EPM240T100C3N is a standard MAX II device. The G variant offers reduced quiescent current at the cost of marginally different timing characteristics. Pin-outs and JTAG programming flow are identical, so existing 100-TQFP footprints are reusable.

When should I choose EPM240GT100C3 over EPM1270T144C5N?

Choose the EPM240GT100C3 (240 LE, 100-TQFP) when your design fits within ~192 macrocells and you prefer a smaller, lower-pin-count package with 80 user I/Os. Choose the EPM1270T144C5N (1270 LE, 144-TQFP) when your design requires substantially more logic, more I/O, or additional UFM storage. Both are MAX II family, share the Quartus II design flow, and JTAG-program the same way.

What is the best drop-in replacement for EPM240GT100C3?

The closest drop-in replacements for the EPM240GT100C3 (100-TQFP, 240 LE, MAX II G family) are EPM240GT100C5N (extended temperature, same footprint) and EPM240T100C5N (standard MAX II variant, same footprint). All three share the TQFP-100 pinout and 240-LE / 192-macrocell resources, so existing PCB land patterns do not require rework. A lower-cost alternative is EPM240F100C5N from the original MAX (not MAX II) family, which uses the same 100-pin TQFP pad pattern.

Is there a Xilinx equivalent for EPM240GT100C3?

Xilinx does not manufacture a direct functional equivalent to the MAX II CPLD family. The closest Xilinx alternatives are the CoolRunner-II family (e.g., XC2C64A in VQ44 or TQ144) or the smaller XO2-256 in TQ144, but none are pin-compatible drop-ins. Cross-brand migration to Xilinx typically requires PCB redesign because the package, pinout, and JTAG programming toolchain differ.

Where can I download the EPM240GT100C3 datasheet PDF?

The official EPM240GT100C3 datasheet is hosted in the MAX II Device Handbook on Altera.com (now archived at intel.com). The verified web data points to datasheet.iiic.cc which mirrors the original Altera PDF (file size 983 KB, published 2009-07-31). For the latest revision, always check the Intel FPGA documentation portal under MAX II CPLD legacy support. Third-party mirrors include digchip.info and FindIC.

Where can I find the EPM240GT100C3 pinout diagram?

The 100-TQFP pinout is documented in the MAX II Device Handbook, Chapter 1, Table 1-5 onward, which lists every pin and its dual-purpose function (user I/O vs JTAG vs power). A clean pinout diagram is also rendered on the EPM240GT100C3 product page on the XAIPART site, derived from the manufacturer PDF. JTAG pins are pins 1, 27, 73, and 99 on the 100-TQFP package per the verified web data.

What software is needed to program EPM240GT100C3?

EPM240GT100C3 is programmed using Altera Quartus II design software (versions 13.0sp1 and earlier support MAX II; the free Quartus II Web Edition is sufficient). The JTAG programmer can be the Altera USB-Blaster, ByteBlaster II, or any compatible IEEE 1149.1 SVF player. Programming files are generated in .pof or .jic format and loaded via the Quartus Programmer window.

Is EPM240GT100C3 still in production?

As of 2026-09-12, the EPM240GT100C3 remains active in Intel's legacy CPLD catalog with confirmed distributor stock of 7,328 pieces at Heisener. The MAX II family has been designated as a mature, long-term-supply product line rather than being actively recommended for new designs, but Intel continues to honor orders and provide datasheet support. Designers targeting new designs should evaluate MAX V as the recommended successor.

What are the key specifications of EPM240GT100C3 that engineers should know?

The EPM240GT100C3 combines 240 logic elements (192 macrocells), 80 user I/Os, 4.7 ns pin-to-pin delay, 304 MHz fMAX, MultiVolt I/O (1.5 V to 3.3 V banks), 8 Kbit on-chip User Flash Memory, and in-system JTAG programming in a 100-TQFP package. According to the MAX II device handbook, it operates across 0 °C to 85 °C with core voltage of 1.8 V and is built on a 0.18 µm flash process, providing instant-on non-volatile configuration suitable for deterministic, latency-critical glue logic.

Engineering reference data for EPM240GT100C3 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose EPM240GT100C3 when you need a non-volatile, instant-on CPLD with the lowest standby current in the MAX II family and the fastest speed grade (4.7 ns tPD, grade 3) for latency-critical glue logic in commercial-temperature (0 to 85 °C) products. The MAX II G 'G' suffix delivers reduced Icc versus the standard MAX II (EPM240T100C5N) while keeping the same 240 LE / 192 macrocell density and 100-TQFP footprint. For industrial temperature ranges (-40 to +100 °C), select EPM240GT100C5N instead - same footprint, slightly slower 5.0 ns timing, identical Quartus flow. For automotive or extended military temperature, pick EPM240T100A5NGA (AEC-Q100) or EPM240GM100C5N (-55 to +125 °C). Avoid the EPM240F100C5N unless you specifically need legacy MAX architecture and 5 V tolerance, since its macrocell architecture is older and consumes more quiescent current.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter	This Product	EPM240GT100C5N	EPM240GT100-5N	EPM240GM100C5N	EPM240T100C5N	EPM240F100C5N	EPM240T100A5NGA
Brand	Intel (formerly Altera)	Intel (formerly Altera)	Intel (formerly Altera)	Intel (formerly Altera)	Intel (formerly Altera)	Intel (formerly Altera)	Intel (formerly Altera)
Package	TQFP-100 (100-TQFP, 16x16 mm)	TQFP-100 (100-TQFP, 16x16 mm) - same	TQFP-100 (100-TQFP, 16x16 mm) - same	TQFP-100 (100-TQFP, 16x16 mm) - same	TQFP-100 (100-TQFP, 16x16 mm) - same	TQFP-100 (100-TQFP, 16x16 mm) - same	TQFP-100 (100-TQFP, 16x16 mm) - same
Logic Elements	240 LE	240 LE	240 LE	240 LE	240 LE	240 LE (legacy MAX architecture)	240 LE
Macro Cells	192	192	192	192	192	192	192
Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD)	4.7 ns (grade 3)	5.0 ns (grade 5)	5.0 ns (grade 5)	5.0 ns (grade 5)	5.0 ns (grade 5)	5.0 ns (grade 5)	5.0 ns (grade 5)
Family / Series	MAX II G	MAX II G	MAX II G	MAX II G	MAX II (standard)	MAX (legacy)	MAX II (automotive grade)
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +85 °C (C3 commercial)	-40 °C to +100 °C (industrial)	-40 °C to +100 °C (industrial)	-55 °C to +125 °C (military)	-40 °C to +100 °C (industrial)	-40 °C to +100 °C (industrial)	-40 °C to +125 °C (automotive)
User I/O Count	80	80	80	80	80	80	80

Key Differentiators

Lowest quiescent current in the MAX II family (vs EPM240T100C5N)
Fastest speed grade available in 100-TQFP MAX II G (vs EPM240GT100C5N)
Drop-in compatible with automotive-grade variant (vs EPM240T100A5NGA)

Design Notes

Estimated: The EPM240GT100C3 has separate VCCINT (1.8 V core) and VCCIO1..4 (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V I/O banks). Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 µF X7R ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pad, and each VCCIO bank with its own 0.1 µF plus a bulk 10 µF tantalum or ceramic. Power sequencing is not strictly required per the MAX II handbook, but a simultaneous or core-first ramp prevents I/O driving into unpowered input structures. A ferrite bead on each VCCIO rail can reduce switch-injected noise from digital glue logic back into sensitive analog rails.

The 100-TQFP uses 0.5 mm pitch leads on a 16 × 16 mm body. Recommended land pattern is IPC-7351 nominal with 0.30 mm pad width and 0.20 mm lead-to-pad overlap. Route JTAG signals (TDI/TDO/TMS/TCK) away from high-current switching traces; keep total JTAG stub length below 25 mm and place a 10 kΩ pull-up on TCK and TMS, plus a 10 kΩ pull-up on TDI for board-level reliability. Expose JTAG header on prototype boards so the Quartus Programmer can attach via USB-Blaster. A solid 4-layer stackup with continuous ground plane beneath the device is recommended for signal integrity on the high-speed user I/Os.

Three recurring design pitfalls: (1) Treating JTAG pins as general-purpose I/O - they are dedicated when JTAG is enabled; either disable JTAG in the Quartus device options to reclaim them as GPIO, or document that pins 1, 27, 73, 99 are JTAG-only. (2) Mixing VCCIO voltages across banks - each bank (1-4) has its own VCCIO pin; tying 3.3 V and 1.8 V peripherals to the same bank will damage the lower-voltage device. (3) Forgetting the UFM lock bit - if your design stores proprietary data in the 8 Kbit UFM, set the lock bit via Quartus to prevent readback during JTAG programming, otherwise factory test fixtures can read customer data.

Compliance Information

RoHS

Compliant

REACH

Compliant

AEC-Q100

Not Qualified

Lead Free

Yes

Halogen Free

Unknown

Conflict Minerals

Compliant

RoHS compliance confirmed via Altera/Intel product page. AEC-Q100 qualified variants are EPM240T100A5NGA (automotive) and EPM240GM100C5N (military grade). Standard EPM240GT100C3 is commercial grade only.

Data verified on: 2026-09-12 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

Sources: Distributor, Distributor, Manufacturer_Datasheet, Manufacturer_Datasheet, Manufacturer_Product_Page, Octopart, Distributor, Octopart

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