EPM3512AFC256-2N - MAX 3000A CPLD, 512 Macrocells | Intel
MPN: EPM3512AFC256-2N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $42.5 | $42.50 |
| 10 | $38.2 | $382.00 |
| 100 | $33.75 | $3,375.00 |
| 500 | $29.4 | $14,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $25.8 | $25,800.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM3512AFC256-2N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 3000A |
| Macrocells | 512 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 32 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 212 |
| Process Technology | 0.30 µm CMOS EEPROM |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile EEPROM |
| In-System Programmability | IEEE Std. 1532 JTAG |
| VCCINT (Core Supply) | 3.3 V |
| VCCIO (I/O Supply) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V MultiVolt |
| PCI Compliance | 3.3 V PCI-compliant |
| Package | 256-ball FineLine BGA (FC-256) |
| Operating Temperature (Commercial) | 0 °C to +70 °C |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
EPM3512AFC256-2N Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin A2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin A3 | VCCINT — Core 3.3 V supply |
| Pin A4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin A5 | GND — Ground |
| Pin A6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin A7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin A8 | VCCIO — I/O supply (2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt) |
| Pin B1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin B2 | GND — Ground |
| Pin B3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin B4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin B5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin B6 | VCCINT — Core 3.3 V supply |
| Pin B7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin B8 | GND — Ground |
| Pin C1 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin C2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin C3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin C4 | GND — Ground |
| Pin C5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin C6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin C7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin C8 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin D1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin D2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin D3 | VCCIO — I/O supply (2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt) |
| Pin D4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin D5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin D6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin D7 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin D8 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin E1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin E2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin E3 | GND — Ground |
| Pin E4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin E5 | VCCINT — Core 3.3 V supply |
| Pin E6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin E7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin E8 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin F1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin F2 | VCCIO — I/O supply (2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt) |
| Pin F3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin F4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin F5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin F6 | GND — Ground |
| Pin F7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin F8 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin G1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin G2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin G3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin G4 | VCCINT — Core 3.3 V supply |
| Pin G5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin G6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin G7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin G8 | GND — Ground |
| Pin H1 | GND — Ground |
| Pin H2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin H3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin H4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin H5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin H6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| Pin H7 | VCCIO — I/O supply (2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt) |
| Pin H8 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
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
EPM3512AFC256-2N is suitable for 6 applications: PCI Bus Interface Bridge, Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation, High-Speed State Machine Controller, Glue-Logic Consolidation, Peripheral Controller in Embedded Platforms, Legacy Industrial System Maintenance.
PCI Bus Interface Bridge
The EPM3512AFC256-2N is well suited for bridging between a 3.3 V PCI bus and a local processor or peripheral bus. Its 512 macrocells provide ample capacity for address decoding, command-handling state machines, and byte-enable logic, while the 3.3 V PCI-compliant I/O eliminates the need for external voltage translation. Designers typically use this part to consolidate discrete 74-series logic into a single non-volatile device, reducing board area by 60-70% and improving signal integrity through controlled-impedance internal routing. The IEEE 1532 JTAG interface allows post-assembly in-system programming via the PCI bus boundary-scan chain.
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Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation
With 512 macrocells, the EPM3512AFC256-2N can generate dozens of chip-select and address-strobe signals for memory banks, peripherals, and I/O devices in a microprocessor system. Its 5 ns typical propagation delay ensures that decoded signals arrive before the next clock edge, eliminating wait states in tightly-timed designs. Compared to discrete 74LS138/139 decoder trees, this CPLD reduces BOM count by an order of magnitude and allows late-stage address-map changes through ISP without PCB rework. The MultiVolt I/O (2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V) lets the same device drive both legacy 5 V peripherals and modern 2.5 V cores simultaneously.
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High-Speed State Machine Controller
The EPM3512AFC256-2N is frequently used to implement deterministic state machines for industrial control, motor drive sequencing, and protocol conversion. CPLD logic fabric delivers predictable single-digit-nanosecond propagation delays regardless of routing complexity, unlike FPGAs where timing varies with placement. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration ensures the state machine powers up in a known state within microseconds, eliminating FPGA configuration-time concerns. With 32 LABs and 212 user I/O, this device can host multiple parallel state machines plus interface logic on a single chip, simplifying certification and BOM management.
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Glue-Logic Consolidation
Legacy designs often rely on dozens of 74-series TTL or CMOS gates scattered across the board. The EPM3512AFC256-2N can absorb hundreds of discrete gates, muxes, latches, and flip-flops into a single 256-ball BGA, dramatically reducing board complexity, assembly cost, and long-term reliability risk. Its MultiVolt I/O lets the consolidated logic interface directly to 5 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V mixed-voltage buses, preserving compatibility with legacy peripherals. ISP via JTAG means late ECOs can be implemented in seconds without removing the device from the board.
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Peripheral Controller in Embedded Platforms
Embedded systems frequently use the EPM3512AFC256-2N as a peripheral controller, offloading tasks such as interrupt aggregation, timer cascading, watchdog logic, and custom serial protocols from the main CPU. Its 512 macrocells handle a full peripheral suite with deterministic timing, while the 212 I/O pins accommodate wide data buses and multiple interrupt sources. The instant-on EEPROM configuration eliminates boot delay, allowing the peripheral subsystem to be active before the host CPU completes initialization.
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Legacy Industrial System Maintenance
Long-lifecycle industrial platforms (medical, aerospace, military, process control) often require exact CPLD replacement to keep fielded systems operational. The EPM3512AFC256-2N remains in demand for board-level repair of installed equipment because no modern CPLD is footprint-compatible with the FC-256 BGA used in these legacy designs. Authorized aftermarket suppliers stock factory-traceable inventory, and the device's documented JTAG ISP interface supports field programming via standard Altera/Intel tools. The non-volatile nature of the EEPROM configuration provides decades of retention without battery backup.
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Engineering reference data for EPM3512AFC256-2N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM7512AEFC256-7N | EPM3512AFC256-10N | EPM3512AFC256-23 | EPM3512AFC256-22 | EPM3512AFC256-2 | EPM3256AFC256-10N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | FC-256 BGA | FC-256 BGA - same | FC-256 BGA - same | FC-256 BGA - same | FC-256 BGA - same | FC-256 BGA - same | FC-256 BGA - same |
| Macrocells | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Family | MAX 3000A | MAX 7000AE | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A |
| Speed Grade | -2 (fastest) | -7 | -10 | -2 (same) | -2 (same) | -2 (same) | -10 |
| Configuration Memory | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) |
| VCCIO Support | 2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt | 2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt | 2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt | 2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt | 2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt | 2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt | 2.5/3.3/5.0 V MultiVolt |
| IEEE 1532 ISP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unit Price (qty 100) | USD 33.75 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Highest density in MAX 3000A family with -2 speed grade (vs EPM3256AFC256-10N)
- Non-volatile instant-on configuration (vs Xilinx XC95288XL-10FGG256)
- MultiVolt I/O supports 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V simultaneously (vs MAX II EPM240T100C5N)
Design Notes
Estimated: The FC-256 FineLine BGA requires controlled-impedance PCB routing with matched-length tracks for high-speed signals. Place at least one 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor per VCC/VCCIO pin pair, plus 10 µF bulk capacitance within 25 mm of the package. Follow Intel/Altera FineLine BGA layout guidelines for via-in-pad or microvia escape routing to minimize stub effects on JTAG and clock signals.
Estimated: For 3.3 V PCI-compliant operation, route the PCI bus signals (including CLK, FRAME#, IRDY#, TRDY#, DEVSEL#, REQ#, GNT#) with 65 Ω ±10% controlled impedance on a dedicated stripline layer. Keep stub lengths under 2 mm and avoid via transitions on the PCI clock net. The EPM3512AFC256-2N's PCI-compliant I/O structure provides the required slew rate and drive strength when VCCIO is set to 3.3 V per the datasheet.
Estimated: A common design error is assuming the JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) can be left floating. Per IEEE 1149.1 / 1532, TCK, TMS, and TDI require external 10 kΩ pull-ups to VCCIO for stable boundary-scan operation in noisy environments. TDO is a high-impedance output and should not be pulled. Use the dedicated JTAG chain (not mixed with GPIO) to avoid contention during in-system programming.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliant per Altera/Intel product page. AEC-Q100 automotive qualification is not applicable for this commercial-grade CPLD; automotive variants are not offered in this part family.
