EPM3512AQI210-10 - MAX 3000A CPLD, 512 Macrocells, PQFP-210 | Intel
MPN: EPM3512AQI210-10 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $33.2 | $332.00 |
| 100 | $27.85 | $2,785.00 |
| 500 | $23.4 | $11,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $19.95 | $19,950.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM3512AQI210-10 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 3000A |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 512 |
| Usable Gates | 10,000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 212 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 10 ns |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V |
| I/O Voltage (MultiVolt) | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5 V tolerant |
| Package | PQFP-210 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1 / IEEE 1532) |
| In-System Programmable | Yes (ISP via JTAG) |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile EEPROM |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
EPM3512AQI210-10 pqfp-210 Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM3512AQI210-10 (pqfp-210 package) with 212 pins. This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EPM3512AQI210-10.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 212 pins (digital package)
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
EPM3512AQI210-10 is suitable for 6 applications: Bus Bridge and Glue Logic, Industrial Controller State Machine, Legacy System Upgrade and Form-Fit Replacement, Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation, Mixed-Voltage I/O Interface Adaptation, Test and Measurement Front-End Logic.
Bus Bridge and Glue Logic
The EPM3512AQI210-10 fits bus-bridge designs because its 512 macrocells easily absorb multi-channel address decoding, wait-state insertion, and protocol conversion between a 32-bit CPU bus and a legacy 8/16-bit peripheral. The 10 ns tPD allows glue logic insertion in 33 MHz synchronous buses without becoming a timing bottleneck. MultiVolt I/O (1.8 V to 5 V tolerant) lets a single CPLD bridge 1.8 V ARM processors to 5 V peripherals without external level shifters. In a typical design, the CPLD sits between CPU and bus buffer, decoding chip selects and generating handshake signals. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration means the bridge logic is available at power-up without external boot logic, which is critical for deterministic system bring-up. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) suits factory floor and outdoor enclosures.
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Industrial Controller State Machine
For industrial PLC and motor-control state machines, the EPM3512AQI210-10 delivers 16 LABs and 512 macrocells - more than enough to encode complex Mealy state machines controlling safety interlocks, sequencing, and stepper/servo pulse generators. The deterministic 10 ns propagation delay simplifies timing analysis compared with FPGA routing-dependent delays, which matters in IEC 61508 functional-safety reviews. Industrial-temp operation (-40C to +85C) is factory-floor compliant. JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) boundary-scan enables bed-of-nails in-circuit testing for assembled boards, a major cost saver in high-mix manufacturing. The PQFP-210 package accepts hand-rework, useful for prototype and low-volume industrial equipment. Compared with microcontroller-based state machines, the CPLD response is faster and free of firmware-update latency.
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Legacy System Upgrade and Form-Fit Replacement
The EPM3512AQI210-10 is a drop-in upgrade for any prior MAX 3000A design using a smaller device that needs more logic. Because the PQFP-210 package is footprint-compatible with other MAX 3000A 208/240-pin variants, a 256-macrocell board can accept the 512-macrocell EPM3512AQI210-10 without PCB rework. Migration from commercial temp (AQC) to industrial temp (AQI) parts in the same PQFP-210 footprint is also straightforward - a 30% logic density boost plus wider thermal envelope in one swap. This is particularly valuable in industrial automation, where 20+ year product lifecycles require in-field upgrades of legacy controllers. The non-volatile EEPROM programming means the upgraded logic is active immediately at power-up.
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Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation
The EPM3512AQI210-10 is well matched to large-scale address decoding in 32-bit embedded systems, where the 212 user I/O pins handle 16+ chip-select lines plus accompanying control signals (RD, WR, OE, BE) without external logic. Each macrocell provides a programmable AND/OR/flip-flop with feedback, enabling registered chip-selects that match the 10 ns tPD to 50 MHz memory buses. Compared with discrete 74HC logic, a single CPLD replaces a boardful of decoders and gates, reducing PCB area and improving signal integrity by collapsing trace stubs. The 3.3 V core plus 5 V tolerant I/O makes the part compatible with both modern 3.3 V flash memories and legacy 5 V peripherals. Boundary-scan support eases board-level testing.
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Mixed-Voltage I/O Interface Adaptation
The EPM3512AQI210-10's MultiVolt I/O supports 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V interfaces on the same device, making it ideal for designs bridging multiple voltage domains - for example, a 1.8 V mobile ASIC to a 5 V industrial sensor bus. The 512 macrocells easily implement per-pin voltage-level translation plus protocol conversion. The PQFP-210 footprint exposes 212 I/O pins, more than enough for 24+ channel interface cards. Compared with dedicated level-shifters (TXS0108E etc.), the CPLD approach provides bidirectional buffering plus optional handshaking logic in one package. Industrial-temp operation suits the wide voltage range's typical use in factory and outdoor equipment.
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Test and Measurement Front-End Logic
In test and measurement systems, the EPM3512AQI210-10 generates timing-critical control signals for ADC/DAC sequencing, multiplexer switching, and trigger logic. The 10 ns tPD combined with 16 LABs delivers 16 independent timing channels, each with up to 32 macrocells of state-machine power - sufficient for a complete T&M front-end including pulse generation, gating, and counters. The JTAG boundary-scan enables in-system test of assembled boards, reducing test fixture costs. Industrial temperature grade is essential for outdoor or factory-floor instruments. The PQFP-210 package supports hand-rework during prototyping, valuable in low-volume T&M equipment designs.
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Engineering reference data for EPM3512AQI210-10 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM3512AQC210-10 | EPM3512AQI208-10 | EPM3512AQC208-10 | EPM3512AQI210-7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | PQFP-210 | PQFP-210 - same | PQFP-208 - close | PQFP-208 - close | PQFP-210 - same |
| Macrocells | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 |
| Usable Gates | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 7 ns (-30%) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Maximum User I/O | 212 | 212 | 208 (-2%) | 208 (-2%) | 212 |
| Lifecycle Status | NRN | NRN | NRN | NRN | NRN |
| Unit Price (qty 1) | $38.50 | $32.00 (-17%) | $36.50 (-5%) | $30.00 (-22%) | $45.00 (+17%) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest macrocell density in MAX 3000A family with PQFP package option (vs EPM3256AQI208-10)
- Industrial temperature grade availability in PQFP-210 (vs EPM3512AQC210-10)
- 10 ns tPD balances cost and speed in PQFP-210 (vs EPM3512AQI210-7)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 50 MHz toggle rate and 50% I/O switching with 212 active outputs, ICCINT is approximately 200-300 mA from the 3.3 V rail. Add a 100 uF bulk capacitor plus 0.1 uF decoupling per VCC pin pair, placed within 5 mm of the PQFP-210 leads. MultiVolt I/O banks each require their own VCCIO rail (1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5 V); mixing banks requires per-bank bypass capacitance.
PQFP-210 has 0.5 mm pitch leads and a 50-mil lead span; route signals on inner layers to escape the dense lead array. Place a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly beneath the PQFP body for thermal spreading and EMI reduction. JTAG TMS/TCK/TDO/TDI pins should be pulled to known states (TMS and TCK typically pulled up via 10 kohm) to prevent spurious configuration during power-up.
Do not confuse the EPM3512A (512 macrocells, MAX 3000A) with the EPM3256A (256 macrocells, MAX 3000A) - they share pin counts in some packages but differ in usable logic. The MAX 3000A 3.3 V core is NOT 5 V tolerant on VCCINT; only the I/O banks accept 5 V. Configuring JTAG chain order with multiple MAX 3000A devices requires BYPASS instructions in the chain to avoid contention.
The EPM3512AQI210-10 is NRN (Not Recommended for New Designs) and distributor stock is fragmented as of 2026-09-12. For new designs, prefer Intel MAX II or MAX V CPLDs in BGA/TQFP packages, or Lattice ispMACH 4000ZE family. For legacy support, secure last-time-buy inventory or qualify a second-source within the same MAX 3000A family.
Compliance Information
Compliance data not present in verified web data; marked unknown. The N suffix in alternative EPM3512AQI210-10N typically denotes lead-free / RoHS-compliant packaging variant per Altera/Intel naming convention, but cannot be confirmed without datasheet revision letter.
