EPM3512AQI208-10N - 512-Macro MAX 3000A CPLD 208-PQFP | Intel
MPN: EPM3512AQI208-10N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $24.75 | $247.50 |
| 100 | $19.4 | $1,940.00 |
| 500 | $15.85 | $7,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $12.9 | $12,900.00 |
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| Family | MAX 3000A |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Logic Family | CMOS EEPROM-based |
| Macro Cells | 512 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 12 |
| User I/Os | 172 (max), 208-pin package |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 10 ns |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| I/O Standards | MultiVolt (2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5 V tolerant) |
| Package Type | PQFP-208 (FINE LINE BGA-style 256-pin land) |
| Pins | 256 (package), 208 used |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 70C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ISP (IEEE 1532) |
| Compliance | RoHS status unknown from data |
| Boundary Scan | Built-in BST (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip EEPROM, non-volatile |
EPM3512AQI208-10N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 5 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 19 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 20 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 31 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin 32 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 49 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 50 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 61 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 62 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 77 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 78 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 89 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 90 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 109 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 110 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 127 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 128 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 129 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 130 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 131 | TRST — JTAG Test Reset |
| Pin 132 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 143 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin 144 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 145 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin 159 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 160 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 161 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 162 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 163 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 164 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 170 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 171 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 172 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 173 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin 174 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 175 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 176 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 177 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 193 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 194 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 195 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 196 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 197 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 198 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 199 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 208 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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
EPM3512AQI208-10N is suitable for 6 applications: Bus Interface Bridging (PCI / VME / ISA), Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation, Glue Logic Replacement for ASICs, State Machine and Sequencer Controllers, Legacy Industrial Control and Instrumentation, Digital Signal Conditioning and Pulse Shaping.
Bus Interface Bridging (PCI / VME / ISA)
The EPM3512AQI208-10N fits bus-bridging applications thanks to its 172 user I/Os, 10 ns propagation delay, and MultiVolt I/O supporting 3.3 V/5 V translation. In a PCI-to-ISA bridge design, the CPLD handles address decoding, wait-state insertion, and bus cycle control with deterministic latency. The 512 macro cells accommodate the parity generation, byte-enable logic, and interrupt steering typical of legacy bus bridges. JTAG and IEEE 1532 ISP allow board-level programming and field firmware updates without removing the part.
Recommended
Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation
The EPM3512AQI208-10N is widely used as a centralized address decoder in multiprocessor or memory-mapped systems. Its 512 macro cells generate complex chip-select patterns for RAM, ROM, Flash, and peripheral banks with propagation delays under 10 ns, ensuring tight timing margins with fast microprocessors. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration means decoded maps are retained without external PROMs. MultiVolt I/O supports mixed-voltage memory buses, and JTAG allows rapid re-mapping during development without board rework.
Recommended
Glue Logic Replacement for ASICs
Engineers migrating away from end-of-life ASICs commonly drop in the EPM3512AQI208-10N to recover board functionality. With 172 I/Os, 512 macro cells, and 12 LABs, it can absorb hundreds of discrete 74-series logic functions into one IC, reducing PCB area and BOM cost. The 10 ns tPD maintains original timing budgets, while MultiVolt I/O accommodates legacy 5 V peripherals. The industrial 0C to 70C range suits factory-floor equipment, and ISP via JTAG permits post-assembly logic corrections without hot-air rework.
Recommended
State Machine and Sequencer Controllers
The EPM3512AQI208-10N is well-suited to multi-state control sequencers in industrial automation and test equipment. Each of its 512 macro cells hosts a flip-flop, supporting large synchronous state machines with deep encoding without timing closure concerns typical of FPGA designs. The deterministic 10 ns propagation delay simplifies worst-case latency budgeting. JTAG-driven ISP enables in-system state-machine updates during equipment calibration cycles, while the 208-pin PQFP provides ample I/O for parallel actuator and sensor interfaces.
Recommended
Legacy Industrial Control and Instrumentation
The EPM3512AQI208-10N's industrial 0C to 70C operating range, EEPROM-based non-volatile configuration, and proven MAX 3000A reliability make it a workhorse in factory PLCs, motor drives, and process-control instruments. Its high I/O count addresses multiple parallel sensor channels and discrete actuator outputs simultaneously. MultiVolt I/O interfaces with both 3.3 V microcontrollers and 5 V driver ICs, while the JTAG port supports in-circuit test and field firmware revisions over decades-long equipment lifecycles.
Recommended
Digital Signal Conditioning and Pulse Shaping
The EPM3512AQI208-10N serves in pulse-shaping, debounce, Schmitt-trigger conditioning, and frequency-counting front-ends. Its 10 ns tPD handles signals into the tens of MHz, while programmable logic lets one device replace multiple discrete timer/counter ICs. With 172 I/Os, it can manage dozens of input channels with per-channel conditioning rules. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration preserves calibration tables and threshold settings across power cycles, and MultiVolt I/O bridges sensor-side and logic-side voltage domains in mixed systems.
Recommended
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Engineering reference data for EPM3512AQI208-10N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM3512AQC208-10N | EPM3512AQI208-10 | EPM3256AQI208-10N | EPM3512AFC256-10N | EPM3512AFI256-10N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PQFP-208 | PQFP-208 (same) | PQFP-208 (same) | PQFP-208 (same) | BGA-256 (different) | BGA-256 (different) |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Macro Cells | 512 | 512 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Propagation Delay | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns |
| User I/Os | 172 | 172 | 172 | 164 | 208 | 208 |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (0C to 70C) | Commercial | Industrial | Industrial | Commercial | Industrial |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Programming Interface | JTAG / ISP (IEEE 1532) | JTAG / ISP (IEEE 1532) | JTAG / ISP (IEEE 1532) | JTAG / ISP (IEEE 1532) | JTAG / ISP (IEEE 1532) | JTAG / ISP (IEEE 1532) |
| Configuration Memory | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM | EEPROM |
Key Differentiators
- Highest density in MAX 3000A family at PQFP-208 (vs EPM3256AQI208-10N)
- Industrial temperature grade for harsh environments (vs EPM3512AQC208-10N)
- PQFP-208 surface-mount compatibility (vs EPM3512AFC256-10N)
Design Notes
The EPM3512AQI208-10N requires separate VCCINT (3.3 V core) and VCCIOx (per-bank I/O supply) rails. Use a 0.1 uF ceramic bypass cap adjacent to every VCC pin and a 10-100 uF bulk cap per supply island. Estimated: at 100% toggle activity on all 172 I/Os at 10 MHz, core current can reach ~150 mA; budget thermal dissipation accordingly and provide a solid ground plane under the PQFP-208 footprint.
PQFP-208 has 0.5 mm pitch leads requiring careful PCB layout. Use 0.15 mm/0.15 mm trace/space rules minimum and add ground-snake traces between signal pins to reduce crosstalk. Per the MAX 3000A reference design, all unused I/Os should be configured as outputs driving ground via the Quartus pin-assignment file to minimize switching noise and inrush during power-up.
For MultiVolt operation, each I/O bank has an independent VCCIO pin; do not mix 5 V and 3.3 V on the same bank. Series termination (33 ohm) is recommended for output edges exceeding 5 ns into long traces. JTAG signals TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO should be length-matched within 25 mm to preserve boundary-scan integrity at high TCK frequencies.
Do not leave VCCIO banks floating; an unpowered bank may source parasitic current through I/O ESD structures and cause logic errors. Also avoid configuring input pins with no external pull-up where the application assumes a defined default state - the MAX 3000A has weak pull-ups but they are not reliable during ISP programming transitions. Always verify the .pof file via JTAG readout after programming.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free status not explicitly stated in the verified web data for the EPM3512AQI208-10N; MAX 3000A era parts are often non-RoHS. AEC-Q100 not applicable as this is a CPLD logic device not intended for automotive safety.
