EPM3512AQC208-10 - MAX 3000A CPLD 512 Macrocells | Intel/Altera
N.º da peça: EPM3512AQC208-10 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $42.5 | $42,50 |
| 10 | $38.25 | $382,50 |
| 100 | $32.8 | $3.280,00 |
| 500 | $27.45 | $13.725,00 |
| 1.000 | $22.1 | $22.100,00 |
EPM3512AQC208-10 Visão geral
What is a CPLD? A Complex Programmable Logic Device is a non-volatile programmable logic IC that sits between simple PLDs and FPGAs in the programmable logic hierarchy: PLD -> CPLD -> FPGA -> programmable logic device. CPLDs use a macrocell-based architecture with on-chip EEPROM or flash configuration memory, providing instant-on behavior with no external boot device, deterministic timing, and high pin-to-pin logic density - ideal for glue logic, bus bridging, and control state machines where predictable timing and low power matter more than raw logic capacity.
The MAX 3000A architecture combines a programmable interconnect array with logic array blocks (LABs), each containing 16 macrocells. The EPM3512AQC208-10 implements 32 LABs organized to deliver 512 macrocells with user-programmable I/O standards, JTAG boundary-scan test support per IEEE 1149.1, and PCI-SIG PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 timing compatibility for the -10 speed grade.
Typical applications include bus-interface bridging (PCI, ISA, VME), address decoding and wait-state generation, power-up sequencing logic for processor subsystems, peripheral glue-logic replacement, and discrete-logic integration on industrial control boards. The instant-on non-volatile configuration also suits safety-critical and avionics applications where boot latency is unacceptable.
When designing with this device, allow sufficient decoupling (0.1uF ceramic per VCC pin plus bulk capacitance) and follow Altera's AN-100 application note for PQFP-208 thermal management. The 208-pin PQFP package has higher thermal resistance than BGA equivalents; for high-toggle-rate designs, evaluate the 256-ball BGA variants (EPM3512AFI256-10, EPM3512AFC256-10) for improved thermal dissipation.
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Alternativas drop-in para EPM3512AQC208-10 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EPM3512AQC208-10 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Operating Temperature, Logic Array Blocks (LABs), Speed Grade, Usable Gates.
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EPM3512AQC208-10N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$42.8 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPM3512AQC208-7N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$41.41 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPM3256AQC208-10
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$15.2 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPM3256AQC208-10N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$4.62 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPM3256AQI208-10
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$19.95 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPM3512AQC208-10 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | MAX 3000A |
| Usable Gates | 10,000 |
| Macrocells | 512 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 32 |
| User I/Os | 208 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 7.5 ns |
| Maximum Frequency (fCNT) | 116.3 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V |
| Configuration Memory | EEPROM (non-volatile) |
| In-System Programmability | Yes (IEEE Std. 1532) |
| JTAG Boundary Scan | Yes (IEEE 1149.1) |
| PCI Compliance | PCI Local Bus Spec Rev. 2.2 (-10 speed grade) |
| Encapsulamento | 208-pin PQFP |
| Temperatura de operação | 0C to +70 C (commercial) |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do EPM3512AQC208-10 208-pin pqfp
Configuração de pinos para EPM3512AQC208-10 (pacote 208-pin pqfp). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para EPM3512AQC208-10.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
EPM3512AQC208-10 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: PCI Bus Interface and Bridge Logic, Address Decoding and Wait-State Generation, Power-Up Sequencing and Reset Logic, Industrial Control and Discrete Logic Replacement, Peripheral Interface Bridging, Legacy System Maintenance and Field Replacement.
PCI Bus Interface and Bridge Logic
The EPM3512AQC208-10's -10 speed grade is timing-compatible with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2, with 7.5 ns pin-to-pin propagation delay and 116.3 MHz counter frequency. Its 512 macrocells (10K gates) provide ample capacity for PCI target/initiator state machines, address decoding, and command/byte-enable logic in add-in cards or embedded systems. The 208 user I/Os handle 32-bit multiplexed PCI address/data plus control signals with room for interrupt, arbitration, and sideband GPIOs. The 3.3V core matches modern PCI signaling levels, and the EEPROM-based instant-on configuration eliminates boot-device complexity. The IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface simplifies board-level interconnect testing of the dense 208-pin PQFP footprint, where bed-of-nails access is otherwise impractical.
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Address Decoding and Wait-State Generation
The 512 macrocells of the EPM3512AQC208-10 are well suited to wide address-decoding tasks across 24- or 32-bit address buses, replacing discrete 74LS/74F logic with a single non-volatile device. The 7.5 ns propagation delay supports zero-wait-state decoding for many microprocessors and DSPs, while the 32 LABs provide the combinatorial capacity for complex chip-select and memory-map logic. Wait-state generation for legacy peripherals becomes a few macrocells of state-machine logic. The deterministic timing of the MAX 3000A architecture eliminates the asynchronous-glitch risk inherent in cascaded discrete gates. Hot-swap tolerant I/Os make the device robust in mixed 3.3V/5V system designs, and the JTAG ISP allows field-upgrade of address maps.
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Power-Up Sequencing and Reset Logic
The instant-on EEPROM configuration of the EPM3512AQC208-10 makes it ideal for power-up sequencing logic in multi-rail processor and FPGA systems. With 512 macrocells, the device can implement multiple independent sequencing state machines - one per power rail - with programmable delay timing, voltage-rail good monitoring via comparators, and fault-detection interlocks. The 208 user I/Os accommodate dozens of PG (power-good) inputs and EN (enable) outputs. The 7.5 ns propagation delay enables rapid fault response (cascading MOSFET shutdown within microseconds of a fault detection), and the non-volatile storage retains sequencing parameters across power cycles without external memory. The PQFP-208 footprint is hand-solderable for prototype boards.
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Industrial Control and Discrete Logic Replacement
Replacing dozens of 74-series TTL/CMOS logic chips with a single EPM3512AQC208-10 reduces PCB area, power consumption, and BOM cost in industrial control designs. The 10K usable gates typically replace 30-60 discrete packages, while the 208 I/Os handle all inter-board glue logic. PCI-compliant timing simplifies interface to PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and other industrial bus standards. The commercial 0C to +70C temperature range suits factory-floor enclosures with appropriate derating; for extended-temperature environments, evaluate the EPM3512AFC256-10 industrial variants. The EEPROM-based design eliminates configuration PROMs and reduces MTBF by removing socketed components in vibration-prone machinery.
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Peripheral Interface Bridging
The EPM3512AQC208-10 is well matched to legacy peripheral-bridging designs that translate between asynchronous buses, FIFOs, and custom interfaces. With 512 macrocells, designers can implement bidirectional protocol converters (e.g., UART-to-parallel, I2C-to-SPI bridges, or ISA-to-local-bus adapters) in a single device. The 7.5 ns tPD and 116.3 MHz fCNT support protocols up to several hundred Mbps of aggregate throughput. The 208 I/Os handle wide data buses and parallel control signals with margin for debug LEDs and test points. JTAG ISP enables field firmware updates without removing the board from service - valuable for installed industrial controllers and instrumentation.
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Legacy System Maintenance and Field Replacement
For maintaining installed industrial, telecom, or aerospace systems originally designed around the MAX 3000A family, the EPM3512AQC208-10 remains a drop-in replacement for failed boards. The PQFP-208 footprint, 3.3V supply, and -10 speed grade are documented and unchanged across production runs, so replacement PCBs can use the same layout. With 10,000 usable gates and 208 I/Os, it provides the same logic capacity as the original. For new designs in the same product family, evaluate active MAX II (EPM240/EPM570) and MAX V (5M240Z/5M570Z) CPLDs - these offer 1.8V core with multi-voltage I/O, lower power, and active Intel lifecycle support.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EPM3512AQC208-10 — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EPM3512AQC208-10N | EPM3512AQC208-7N | EPM3256AQC208-10 | EPM3256AQC208-10N | EPM3256AQI208-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PQFP-208 | PQFP-208 | PQFP-208 | PQFP-208 | PQFP-208 | PQFP-208 |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Macrocells | 512 | 512 | 512 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Usable Gates | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Speed Grade | -10 (7.5 ns tPD) | -10 (7.5 ns) | -7 (5.5 ns, faster) | -10 (7.5 ns) | -10 (7.5 ns) | -10 (7.5 ns) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| User I/Os | 208 | 208 | 208 | 172 | 172 | 172 |
| Temperature Range | 0C to +70 C (commercial) | 0C to +70 C | 0C to +70 C | 0C to +70 C | 0C to +70 C | -40C to +85 C (industrial) |
Principais diferenciais
- Lead-free RoHS-compliant variant available in identical footprint (vs EPM3512AQC208-10 (original))
- Faster -7 speed grade variant in identical footprint (vs EPM3512AQC208-7N)
- Higher logic density than MAX 3000A lower-tier variants (vs EPM3256AQC208-10)
Notas de projeto
The EPM3512AQC208-10 operates from a single 3.3V supply with 5V-tolerant I/O. Place a 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitor adjacent to every VCC/IO_VCC pin pair (at least 4-8 per device depending on pin distribution) and a 10-47uF bulk capacitor near the supply entry point. The EEPROM configuration memory draws additional inrush during ISP programming; ensure the regulator can supply peak ISP currents per the Altera AN-100 power-design application note. Estimated: at 3.3V with 208 active I/Os toggling at 50 MHz, dynamic current is approximately 200-400 mA.
The 208-pin PQFP package has higher thermal resistance than BGA equivalents (theta_JA approximately 35-45 C/W). For high-toggle-rate designs (>100 MHz internal logic, >75% I/O utilization), compute worst-case power using the Altera PowerPlay early-power estimator and ensure the PCB thermal design keeps junction temperature below 125 C. For designs approaching the thermal limit, evaluate the pin-compatible BGA-packaged EPM3512AFC256-10 (theta_JA typically 20-25 C/W) - though this requires PCB redesign.
Route the JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, TRST) as a dedicated chain with daisy-chain topology to other JTAG devices; keep traces under 6 inches and avoid splits across ground planes. The PQFP-208 has 0.5 mm pitch leads - use soldermask-defined (SMD) pads with 0.25 mm trace width for fanout. Place four ground vias in the central thermal pad area of the PQFP to reduce thermal resistance. Maintain 50-ohm controlled impedance on high-speed I/O banks that toggle above 50 MHz to prevent signal-integrity issues.
Do not exceed the 4.0V absolute-maximum VCC rating - the part is not 5V tolerant on the supply. Use the EPM3512AQC208-10N (lead-free) variant for RoHS-compliant designs; the original -10 suffix is typically SnPb-finished. When migrating design files, note that the Altera Quartus II MAX 3000A device support was last updated for Quartus 13.0sp1 - newer Quartus versions do not support MAX 3000A. For new designs, use active MAX II/MAX V devices supported by current Quartus Prime.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliance not specified in verified web data. The -10N variant is lead-free per datasheet marking conventions; the original -10 (non-N) typically uses SnPb finish. AEC-Q100 not applicable for commercial-grade CPLD.