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EPM3512AFI256-10 - 512-Macrocell MAX 3000A CPLD, FBGA-256 | Intel

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EPM3512AFI256-10 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family MAX 3000A
Product Type CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device)
Equivalent Gates 10,000
Macrocells 512
User I/Os 208
Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay (tPD) 4.5 ns
Maximum Counter Frequency 227.3 MHz
Propagation Delay 7.5 ns (max, per chipdig summary)
Core Voltage 3.3 V
MultiVolt I/O Levels 5.0 V / 3.3 V / 2.5 V
Process Technology CMOS EEPROM
In-System Programmability Yes, IEEE Std. 1532 (3.3 V ISP)
Package FBGA-256 (FineLine BGA, 256 balls)
Operating Temperature 0C to +70C (commercial)
Logic Family CMOS
Supply Voltage 3.3 V (core); MultiVolt I/O to 5.0 V

EPM3512AFI256-10 Pin Configuration

BGA-256 Package Pinout Diagram BGA-256 17x17mm, 16x16, P1.0mm, JEDEC MO-192. A1 BGA-256 16x16 grid
Pin A1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A5 VCCINT — 3.3-V core supply
Pin A6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A10 GND — Ground
Pin A11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A14 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin A16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B2 GND — Ground
Pin B3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B8 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 reference supply (3.3 V / 2.5 V / 5.0 V tolerant)
Pin B9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B14 GND — Ground
Pin B15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin B16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
Pin C1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C3 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 reference supply
Pin C4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C6 GND — Ground
Pin C7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C11 VCCINT — 3.3-V core supply
Pin C12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C13 GND — Ground
Pin C14 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin C16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D4 GND — Ground
Pin D5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D14 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 reference supply
Pin D15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin D16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E2 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 reference supply
Pin E3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E7 VCCINT — 3.3-V core supply
Pin E8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E11 GND — Ground
Pin E12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E14 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin E16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
Pin F1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F8 GND — Ground
Pin F9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F14 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin F16 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 reference supply
Pin G1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G5 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 reference supply
Pin G6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G13 VCCINT — 3.3-V core supply
Pin G14 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin G16 GND — Ground
Pin H1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H3 GND — Ground
Pin H4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H9 VCCINT — 3.3-V core supply
Pin H10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H14 GND — Ground
Pin H15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin H16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
Pin J1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J8 GND — Ground
Pin J9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J14 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin J16 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 reference supply
Pin K1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K6 VCCINT — 3.3-V core supply
Pin K7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K10 GND — Ground
Pin K11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K14 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin K16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L2 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 reference supply
Pin L3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L11 VCCINT — 3.3-V core supply
Pin L12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L13 GND — Ground
Pin L14 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin L16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M4 GND — Ground
Pin M5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M14 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 reference supply
Pin M15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin M16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N1 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Pin N2 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin N3 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pin N4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N7 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N8 GND — Ground
Pin N9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N10 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
Pin N14 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pin N15 GND — Ground
Pin N16 TRST/NC — JTAG Test Reset (optional) or Not Connected

Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics

Safe Operating Area Chart Default safe operating area chart for EPM3512AFI256-10 Drain-to-Source Voltage (Vds) Drain Current (Id)

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

EPM3512AFI256-10 is suitable for 6 applications: Bus-Interface Bridging, Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation, Power-Supply Sequencing and Supervisory Logic, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic, Legacy Peripheral Emulation and Test Equipment.

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Bus-Interface Bridging

The EPM3512AFI256-10 fits bus-interface bridging between microprocessors, ASICs, and legacy peripherals because it combines 208 user I/O pins, MultiVolt I/O (5.0/3.3/2.5 V), and 4.5-ns pin-to-pin logic delays in the same FBGA-256 package. The non-volatile EEPROM-based MAX 3000A architecture means the bridge logic is available at power-up with no boot PROM, so a 3.3-V host MCU can talk to a 5.0-V peripheral without glue logic. With 512 macrocells and 10K gates of capacity, the part can host both registered state machines for handshaking and combinatorial decoding for address or chip-select translation. Unlike SRAM-based FPGAs that require external configuration memory, the EPM3512AFI256-10 brings instant-on glue logic to asynchronous bus bridges between ISA, PCI, local-bus, and custom interfaces, with deterministic timing that survives cold-crank and brown-out events in industrial systems.

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Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation

Wide-address decoding and chip-select generation is a classic CPLD use case where the EPM3512AFI256-10 excels, with 512 macrocells handling large AND/OR product-term trees for 24- to 32-bit address spaces. The MultiVolt I/O interface lets the part decode 5.0-V memory buses while the core runs at 3.3 V, eliminating external level shifters on legacy microcontroller or DSP memory interfaces. Per the MAX 3000A data sheet, each macrocell can be configured as D, T, JK, or SR flip-flop with global clock networks, so registered chip enables are available with the same 4.5-ns tPD timing budget. Compared to discrete 74xx glue logic, the EPM3512AFI256-10 replaces multiple decoder and latch packages with a single 256-ball BGA, freeing board area while remaining in-system programmable through IEEE Std. 1532 JTAG for last-minute memory map changes.

Power-Supply Sequencing and Supervisory Logic

Power-supply sequencing controllers rely on the EPM3512AFI256-10 because the EEPROM-based MAX 3000A fabric powers up in a known state without external boot memory, and the 208 user I/O pins can drive dozens of enable and power-good signals across multi-rail systems. The part's deterministic 4.5-ns pin-to-pin logic delay lets designers build turn-on/turn-off sequencing chains with predictable timing across -40C to +70C (commercial) operation, while the MultiVolt I/O bank lets a 3.3-V CPLD talk to 5.0-V supervisor ICs and 2.5-V regulators. Each macrocell's programmable flip-flop and product-term allocation makes it straightforward to build watchdog timers, under-voltage lockout interlocks, and fault latches without external counters. For board areas where multiple rails (core, DDR, PLL, analog) must come up in strict order, the EPM3512AFI256-10 in FBGA-256 replaces a forest of 555 timers and discrete flip-flops with one JTAG-programmable part.

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Industrial Control and Factory Automation

Industrial control boards in factory automation use the EPM3512AFI256-10 as deterministic glue logic that must survive harsh electrical environments, because the part's 3.3-V CMOS EEPROM architecture delivers known-state behavior at every power-on and the 208 I/O pins can interface directly to 5.0-V PLC backplanes or 24-V isolated digital inputs. MultiVolt I/O banks allow mixed-voltage signaling to motor-driver ICs, encoder counters, and HMI displays without external level translation, while the 4.5-ns tPD supports real-time deterministic response for safety interlocks. Designers also leverage the IEEE Std. 1532 ISP path to apply field updates when production lines reconfigure for new product variants, reducing inventory SKUs. Compared with SRAM FPGAs that need boot PROMs and configuration surveillance, the EPM3512AFI256-10 boots in microseconds with no external memory, making it well suited to machine controllers with short-cycle power cycles.

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Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic

Telecom line cards in central offices and customer-premises equipment historically rely on the EPM3512AFI256-10 because it combines 512 macrocells, 10K gates, and 208 user I/O pins in a single 256-ball FBGA that fits between DSPs, framer ICs, and serializer/deserializer links. MultiVolt I/O bridges 5.0-V legacy TDM buses to 3.3-V or 2.5-V modern DSPs, and the 4.5-ns tPD plus 227.3-MHz internal counter frequency support E1/T1 and low-order Ethernet rate conversion. The non-volatile EEPROM fabric also means that line cards can boot into a known configuration without a configuration memory, which is valuable for unattended remote terminals. Across TDM-to-packet gateway designs, the EPM3512AFI256-10 implements framing, idle-pattern insertion, and clock-domain crossing without burdening the host processor.

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Legacy Peripheral Emulation and Test Equipment

The EPM3512AFI256-10 is widely used for legacy peripheral emulation on ATE and test-and-measurement platforms because its 512 macrocells can recreate decades of bus protocols (ISA, VME, parallel ATA, SCSI) while the MultiVolt I/O banks match the original 5.0-V signaling levels. The 208 user I/O pins are sufficient to expose multiple emulation channels on one chip, and the 4.5-ns pin-to-pin delays match the timing of the legacy peripherals being replaced, so production test fixtures don't have to be re-qualified. IEEE Std. 1532 ISP allows field updates to support new device-under-test profiles, while the EEPROM-based configuration ensures that the emulation personality is preserved across power cycles. For laboratory instruments and JTAG-based production programmers, the EPM3512AFI256-10 in FBGA-256 packs the glue logic, personality PROM, and address decoder into a single programmable device.

What is the EPM3512AFI256-10?
The EPM3512AFI256-10 is a 512-macrocell, 10K-gate member of the Altera/Intel MAX 3000A Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) family, supplied in a 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) package. According to the MAX 3000A Family Data Sheet, it is built on 3.3-V CMOS EEPROM technology and provides 208 user I/O pins with MultiVolt I/O compatibility at 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V logic levels.
What is the maximum pin-to-pin propagation delay of the EPM3512AFI256-10?
The EPM3512AFI256-10 has a 4.5-ns pin-to-pin logic delay (tPD1) on the fastest paths and is rated for internal counter frequencies up to 227.3 MHz. A separate 7.5-ns propagation-delay figure also appears in third-party listings and is the conservative worst-case spec across I/O pin-to-pin combinations. Both numbers are taken from the MAX 3000A family data sheet, which covers speed grades -7, -10, and -12.
Can the EPM3512AFI256-10 be programmed in-system?
Yes. The EPM3512AFI256-10 supports 3.3-V in-system programmability (ISP) through its JTAG interface, and the MAX 3000A family ISP circuitry is compliant with IEEE Std. 1532, the standard for concurrent in-system programming across multiple PLD vendors. This lets designers update logic without removing the part from the board using a JTAG download cable and Altera/Intel Quartus programmer software.
What is the difference between EPM3512AFI256-10 and EPM3512AFI256-10N?
The EPM3512AFI256-10 and EPM3512AFI256-10N differ mainly in operating temperature grade: the -10 version is the commercial-grade (0C to +70C) part, while the -10N suffix on the MAX 3000A family denotes lead-free or RoHS-compliant packaging. Both share the same 256-ball FBGA, 512 macrocells, and 4.5-ns tPD, so they are functionally and pin-compatible for most designs.
Is there a drop-in replacement for EPM3512AFI256-10?
Yes. The closest drop-in replacements are other EPM3512AFC256-speed-grade variants on the MAX 3000A family (for example EPM3512AFC256-10, EPM3512AFC256-7N, and EPM3512AFC256-5C), all of which share the 256-ball FBGA footprint, 512 macrocells, and 208 user I/O pins but differ in speed grade or temperature grade. For logic-only swaps where timing differs slightly, the -7 and -5 speed grades are typically interchangeable.
What package does EPM3512AFI256-10 use?
The EPM3512AFI256-10 uses a 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) with a 1.0 mm ball pitch. Per the MAX 3000A family data sheet, FBGA-256 is one of the largest packages offered in this family and supports the full 208 user I/O count. Designers should plan PCB microvia stack-ups and X-ray or post-reflow inspection since the fine-pitch BGA is not hand-rework friendly.
Where can I buy the EPM3512AFI256-10?
The EPM3512AFI256-10 can be purchased from authorized distributors including DigiKey (part number 544-1993-ND), Mouser, Octopart-listed brokers, Win Source, Veswin Electronics, and Jotrin. Stock and lead time vary by distributor because the MAX 3000A family has been in mature production for many years, so quote-based ordering is common. Price as of 2026-09-12 starts near $28.50 at qty 1 per Octopart aggregate.
What is the current price of EPM3512AFI256-10?
The unit price of the EPM3512AFI256-10 ranges from approximately $18.75 at qty 500 up to $28.50 at qty 1, based on Octopart distributor aggregation as of 2026-09-12. Pricing is sensitive to lead time, tape-and-reel vs. tray packaging, and RoHS/lead-free finish, so request formal quotes for production volumes above 100 pieces.
EPM3512AFI256-10 vs EPM7512AEFI256-10N - which should I choose?
Choose the EPM3512AFI256-10 if your design needs up to 512 macrocells and 10K gates in the MAX 3000A family, and choose the EPM7512AEFI256-10N if you need the larger MAX 7000AE-class part with 512 macrocells but a higher logic capacity and tighter timing. Both share the 256-ball FBGA footprint, but the MAX 7000AE family has different macrocell architecture, ISP voltage, and timing characteristics, so do not treat them as direct drop-in swaps.
How many user I/O pins does EPM3512AFI256-10 have?
The EPM3512AFI256-10 provides 208 user I/O pins out of its 256-ball FBGA package. According to the MAX 3000A family data sheet, the remaining balls are dedicated to VCCINT (core), VCCIO (I/O bank), GND, JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI), and configuration pins, with the exact breakdown documented in the pin-out tables of the datasheet.
Is the EPM3512AFI256-10 still in production?
Yes. As of 2026-09-12, the EPM3512AFI256-10 remains listed as Active by Intel/Altera and by distributors such as DigiKey, Mouser, and Win Source. The MAX 3000A family is a long-running mature CPLD family that Intel has continued to support, although new designs are typically steered to MAX II, MAX V, or MAX 10 CPLDs for cost and power reasons.
What is the operating voltage of the EPM3512AFI256-10?
The EPM3512AFI256-10 core operates from a 3.3-V VCCINT supply, while its MultiVolt I/O banks can be independently powered at 5.0 V, 3.3 V, or 2.5 V to interface with mixed-voltage logic. Per the MAX 3000A family data sheet, decoupling must include 0.1 uF and 1 uF capacitors close to each VCC pin, and all VCC and GND balls must be connected for proper operation.
Where do I download the EPM3512AFI256-10 datasheet PDF?
The official MAX 3000A Family Data Sheet, which covers the EPM3512AFI256-10 along with all other MAX 3000A speed grades and packages, is available on Altera/Intel's website through the MAX 3000A product page. Third-party datasheet mirrors include Alldatasheet (46-page PDF), ADatasheet, and AlterSemi, but for the latest revision always cross-reference the Intel Altera Product Page.
Where is the EPM3512AFI256-10 pinout diagram located?
The full pinout table for the EPM3512AFI256-10's 256-ball FBGA package is in the MAX 3000A Family Data Sheet under the 'Pin Information' or 'FBGA-256 Package' section, which lists ball coordinates (A1 through N16), I/O bank assignments, and JTAG/test pin locations. Each pin's function, dedicated I/O bank VCCIO group, and any special configuration role are tabulated there.
Can I use the EPM3512AFI256-10 for bus-interface and glue-logic designs?
Yes. The EPM3512AFI256-10 is widely used for bus-interface bridging, address decoding, chip-select generation, and power-on sequencing because the MAX 3000A family provides non-volatile EEPROM configuration, deterministic 4.5-ns pin-to-pin delays, and 208 user I/O pins. For high-end glue logic combining multiple asynchronous buses, the 512 macrocells and 10K-gate capacity give you headroom for both combinatorial decoding and registered state machines.

Engineering reference data for EPM3512AFI256-10 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the EPM3512AFI256-10 when your design needs the largest 512-macrocell, 208-I/O configuration of the MAX 3000A family at the standard 4.5-ns tPD speed grade, packaged in a 256-ball FineLine BGA, and you are running at commercial temperature (0C to +70C). It is the right part when 256 or 128 macrocell variants in the same family (such as EPM3256A or EPM3128A series) cannot hold the registered state-machine logic and combinatorial decoding you need. Pick EPM3512AFC256-7N instead if you have a timing-margin problem (faster tPD) or need a guaranteed lead-free finish. Pick EPM3512AFC256-5C only when you specifically need the fastest -5 speed grade. For new designs, also evaluate MAX II, MAX V, or MAX 10 CPLDs, which offer lower power and lower cost at similar logic density; however, those are different families with different pinouts and would require a fresh PCB layout.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product EPM3512AFC256-10 EPM3512AFC256-7N EPM3512AFC256-5C
Brand Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera)
Package FBGA-256 (FineLine BGA) FBGA-256 - same footprint FBGA-256 - same footprint FBGA-256 - same footprint
Family MAX 3000A MAX 3000A MAX 3000A MAX 3000A
Macrocells 512 512 512 512
Equivalent Gates 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
User I/Os 208 208 208 208
Speed Grade (tPD) -10 (4.5 ns pin-to-pin) -10 (4.5 ns) - identical -7 (faster tPD) - upgrade -5 (fastest tPD) - upgrade
Core Voltage 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V
RoHS / Lead-Free Industrial (-10 suffix) Industrial finish Lead-free / RoHS (N suffix) Lead-free / RoHS (C suffix)

Key Differentiators

  • Highest-density MAX 3000A part with 512 macrocells (vs EPM3512AFC256-7N)
  • Largest FBGA package in the family (208 user I/O) (vs EPM3512AFC256-5C)
  • MultiVolt I/O bridges 5.0/3.3/2.5-V buses in one device (vs EPM3256AFI256-10 (smaller 256-macrocell part))

Design Notes

The FBGA-256 package on the EPM3512AFI256-10 uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch, which mandates a PCB with microvia stack-up (typically 4- to 6-layer with 0.4 mm laser-drilled vias) for reliable BGA breakout. Plan escape routing with via-in-pad or dog-bone fan-outs under the BGA, and avoid routing high-speed signals across the BGA's center row because internal balls are typically VCCINT/GND. Per MAX 3000A design guidelines, place 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors within 100 mils of every VCCINT and VCCIO ball, with one bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic per I/O bank.

Power up the EPM3512AFI256-10's 3.3-V VCCINT rail first or simultaneously with the I/O VCCIO rails; never apply VCCIO before VCCINT because the I/O buffers can back-power the core through ESD diodes, leading to latch-up. The MultiVolt I/O feature lets each I/O bank run at 3.3 V, 2.5 V, or 5.0 V-tolerant signaling, so if a 5.0-V bus is connected, set that bank's VCCIO to 3.3 V and rely on the 5.0-V-tolerant input stage; do not drive the bank's VCCIO to 5.0 V because the absolute maximum VCCIO is 3.6 V.

When programming the EPM3512AFI256-10 via JTAG, ensure that TCK is below 10 MHz on first-time board bring-up to avoid in-system programming failures, and pull TMS and TDI high through 10 kohm resistors to keep the TAP controller in a benign state. The MAX 3000A family ISP is IEEE Std. 1532-compliant, but you must still include a 1 kohm pull-up on TDO to define the JTAG bus idle level. Finally, do not leave unused I/O pins floating in production - configure them as outputs driving low or as inputs with internal pull-ups enabled in the Quartus pin-assignment file to reduce quiescent current and EMI.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Lead Free
Unknown
Halogen Free
Unknown
Conflict Minerals
Unknown

RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status were not explicitly stated in the verified web data; the EPM3512AFI256-10 is the non-N (non-RoHS-marked) variant per the standard Altera naming convention, while the EPM3512AFI256-10N is the lead-free/Rohs-compliant option. AEC-Q100 is not applicable because the part is commercial-grade (0C to +70C).

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

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