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EPM3256AQC208-10N - 256-Macro MAX 3000A 3.3V CPLD | Altera

Артикул: EPM3256AQC208-10N ✗ Снят с производства
В наличии Отправка в течение 1–3 рабочих дней
3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) Vdss 208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP (28x28 mm) Package 227.3 MHz Speed
От $4.62 USD / шт.
MOQ: 1 |
Цена обновлена: 2026-09-12
Оптовые цены
Кол-во Цена за ед. Итого
1 $7.17 $7,17
10 $6.45 $64,50
100 $5.74 $574,00
500 $5.1 $2.550,00
1.000 $4.62 $4.620,00
ℹ️ Все цены указаны в USD

EPM3256AQC208-10N Обзор

The Altera EPM3256AQC208-10N is a high-density, EEPROM-based Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from the legacy MAX 3000A family, housed in a 208-pin PQFP package and rated for the commercial 0C to 70C operating range. The device delivers 256 macrocells, up to 10,000 usable gates, 161 user I/Os, and a 10 ns pin-to-pin propagation delay (tpd) in the -10 speed grade. Per the MAX 3000A family datasheet, the core is fabricated on an advanced CMOS process and operates from a single 3.3 V supply while remaining 5 V-tolerant on its I/O pins.

What is a CPLD? A Complex Programmable Logic Device is a non-volatile, instant-on programmable logic device that bridges the gap between discrete 74-series glue logic and larger FPGAs. The MAX architecture implements sum-of-products logic through an EEPROM-based programmable AND/OR array with distributed macrocells, giving deterministic timing, zero-configuration delay, and the ability to retain bitstream without external boot memory. In the system hierarchy, a CPLD sits above simple PLDs (PAL/GAL) but below FPGAs in density, and is widely used as interface bridging, bus decoding, and power-sequencing logic.

Key features of the EPM3256AQC208-10N include in-system programmability (ISP) compliant with IEEE Std. 1532, JTAG-based boundary-scan test support via IEEE 1149.1, open-drain output option on every I/O for wired-OR control planes, and a MultiVolt I/O interface that accepts 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V signaling on a single device. The -10 speed grade delivers a 10 ns tpd and supports internal counter frequencies up to 227.3 MHz, sufficient for state-machine and address-decoding tasks.

Architecturally, the device integrates 16 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), each containing 16 macrocells, interconnected through a low-skew programmable interconnect array (PIA). The non-volatile EEPROM configuration cell eliminates external boot PROMs and supports field upgrades through the JTAG ISP chain.

Typical applications include industrial control boards, legacy peripheral glue logic, address decoding for microprocessors, asynchronous bus arbitration, I/O expansion, and pin-level signal conditioning. The 208-pin PQFP package is also popular for through-hole-friendly rework and long-life-cycle industrial equipment maintenance.

When designing with this part, note that the 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm body, 0.5 mm pitch) requires careful fan-out routing and adequate thermal relief on inner copper pours for production reflow.

This page synthesizes cross-distributor pricing, same-package drop-in alternatives, and practical MAX 3000A design notes not assembled in any single manufacturer document.

Аналоги без доработки для EPM3256AQC208-10N — тот же корпус, pin-to-pin совместимость. Компоненты в других корпусах, требующие переработки PCB, исключены.

Варианты в этой серии

Модели той же серии, совместимые без доработки с EPM3256AQC208-10N (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по Operating Temperature, Package, Usable Gates, Propagation Delay (tPD), Maximum Frequency (fCNT).

Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C (commercial)
Package: 256-pin FineLine BGA
Usable Gates: 5,000 gates
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
Package: 208-BFQFP (PQFP, Gull Wing)
Usable Gates: 5,000
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C (Commercial)
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +70 C (Commercial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP
Propagation Delay (tPD): 7.5 ns
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (Industrial suffix 'I' per part number)
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), FQFP code
Usable Gates: 5,000
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Altera
Operating Temperature: -40 C to +85 C (industrial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Usable Gates: 5,000
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Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP
Maximum Frequency (fCNT): 227.3 MHz
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70 C (commercial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP
Propagation Delay (tPD): 7.5 ns
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Propagation Delay (tPD): 10 ns (-10 speed grade)
Сравнить с EPM3256AQC208-10N →
Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 70 C (commercial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Usable Gates: Up to 10,000
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0C to 70C (Commercial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP (FINE LINE)
Propagation Delay (tPD): 7.5 ns (-7N) / 10 ns (-10N)

Инструмент быстрого сравнения — выберите альтернативные компоненты для сравнения бок о бок:

EPM3256AQC208-10

✅ Прямая замена
Altera
📦 208-PQFP (28x28)
MAX 3000A · CMOS (EEPROM-based) · 256 · 5,000 · 161 · 208 · 208-BFQFP (PQFP, Gull Wing) · 10 ns

✓ В наличии

$15.2 / шт.

Открыть даташит →

EPM3256AQC208-7N

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 208-PQFP (28x28)
MAX 3000A · CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device · 256 · 161 · 5,000 · 7.5 ns · 126.6 MHz · 3.3 V

✓ В наличии

$19.95 / шт.

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EPM3256AQI208-10N

✅ Прямая замена
Altera
📦 208-PQFP (28x28)
MAX 3000A · 256 · 161 · 5,000 · 16 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) · 10 ns · 118.7 MHz (max, -10 speed grade) · -10

✓ В наличии

$9.75 / шт.

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EPM3256AFC256-10N

✅ Прямая замена
Altera
📦 256-FBGA
MAX 3000A · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 5,000 gates · 256 · 161 · 10 ns · 227.3 MHz · 3.3 V

✓ В наличии

$25.95 / шт.

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EPM3256AQC208-10N Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики

Series MAX 3000A
Programmable Type In-System Programmable (EEPROM)
Number of Macrocells 256
Number of Logic Elements/Blocks 16 LABs
Usable Gates 10,000
Number of I/O Pins 161 (158 user I/O per Arrow listing)
Propagation Delay (tpd) 10 ns (max)
Maximum Counter Frequency 227.3 MHz
Supply Voltage - Internal 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical)
Рабочая температура 0C to +70C (Commercial)
Корпус / Типоразмер 208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP (28x28 mm)
Тип монтажа Surface Mount
ISP Compliance IEEE Std. 1532
Boundary Scan IEEE Std. 1149.1 (JTAG)
I/O Tolerance 5 V tolerant, MultiVolt interface

Конфигурация выводов EPM3256AQC208-10N

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Контакт 1 I/O — User I/O pin (LAB assignment per datasheet)
Контакт 2 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 3 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 4 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 5 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 6 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 7 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 8 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 9 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 10 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 11 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 12 GND — Ground
Контакт 13 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 14 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 15 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 16 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 17 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 18 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 19 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 20 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 21 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Контакт 22 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 23 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 24 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 25 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 26 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 27 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 28 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 29 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 30 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 31 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 32 GND — Ground
Контакт 33 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 34 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 35 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 36 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 37 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 38 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 39 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 40 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 41 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 42 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 43 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 44 VCCINT — Internal core supply voltage
Контакт 45 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 46 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 47 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 48 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 49 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 50 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 51 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 52 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 53 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 54 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 55 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 56 GND — Ground
Контакт 57 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 58 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 59 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 60 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 61 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 62 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 63 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 64 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 65 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 66 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 67 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 68 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Контакт 69 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 70 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 71 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 72 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 73 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 74 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 75 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 76 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 77 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 78 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 79 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 80 GND — Ground
Контакт 81 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 82 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 83 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 84 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 85 I/O — User I/O pin
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Контакт 87 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 88 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 89 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 90 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 91 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 92 VCCINT — Internal core supply voltage
Контакт 93 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 94 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 95 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 96 I/O — User I/O pin
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Контакт 98 I/O — User I/O pin
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Контакт 100 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 101 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 102 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 103 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 104 GND — Ground
Контакт 105 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 106 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 107 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 108 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 109 I/O — User I/O pin
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Контакт 113 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 114 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 115 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 116 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Контакт 117 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 118 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 119 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 120 I/O — User I/O pin
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Контакт 125 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 126 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 127 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 128 GND — Ground
Контакт 129 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 130 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 131 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 132 I/O — User I/O pin
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Контакт 134 I/O — User I/O pin
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Контакт 137 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 138 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 139 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 140 VCCINT — Internal core supply voltage
Контакт 141 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 142 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 143 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 144 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 145 I/O — User I/O pin
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Контакт 147 I/O — User I/O pin
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Контакт 149 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 150 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 151 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 152 GND — Ground
Контакт 153 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 154 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 155 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 156 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 157 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 158 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 159 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 160 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 161 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 162 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 163 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 164 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Контакт 165 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 166 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 167 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 168 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 169 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 170 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 171 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 172 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 173 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 174 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 175 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 176 GND — Ground
Контакт 177 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 178 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 179 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 180 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 181 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 182 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 183 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 184 TDI — JTAG Test Data In (IEEE 1149.1)
Контакт 185 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select (IEEE 1149.1)
Контакт 186 TCK — JTAG Test Clock (IEEE 1149.1)
Контакт 187 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 188 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 189 VCCINT — Internal core supply voltage
Контакт 190 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 191 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 192 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 193 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 194 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 195 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 196 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 197 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 198 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 199 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 200 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 201 GND — Ground
Контакт 202 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 203 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 204 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out (IEEE 1149.1)
Контакт 205 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 206 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 207 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 208 I/O — User I/O pin

Типичное применение

EPM3256AQC208-10N подходит для 6 применениеs: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Legacy Peripheral Interface Bridging, Power Sequencing and Reset Distribution, Motor Control and Drive Logic, ASIC Prototyping and Pre-Production Validation, Legacy Telecom Backplane Replacement.

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Industrial Control Glue Logic

The EPM3256AQC208-10N fits industrial control boards as deterministic glue logic for address decoding, I/O expansion, and bus arbitration. Its 256 macrocells can absorb the entire decoding map of a legacy 16-bit or 32-bit microprocessor bus, replacing dozens of 74-series TTL parts. The 10 ns tpd is comfortably below typical ISA-style bus cycle times, and the 0C to 70C commercial range covers most indoor control cabinets. MultiVolt I/O allows direct connection to both 5 V microcontrollers and 3.3 V ASICs without level shifters.

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Legacy Peripheral Interface Bridging

Use the EPM3256AQC208-10N to bridge legacy parallel peripherals (e.g., ISA, PC/104, VME) to modern microcontrollers and SoCs that lack those interfaces. The 161 user I/Os handle wide parallel buses without external muxes, while the 3.3 V core plus 5 V-tolerant I/O interface preserves compatibility with older logic families. ISP via JTAG (IEEE 1532) lets field engineers reprogram bus-protocol glue without desoldering, which is critical for long-life industrial equipment.

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Power Sequencing and Reset Distribution

The EPM3256AQC208-10N is well-suited to multi-rail power sequencing in telecom and networking hardware. Its 256 macrocells can implement state-machine-based sequencing for 8-12 rails with programmable delays, and the open-drain I/O option supports wired-OR power-good signaling. Deterministic 10 ns propagation enables tight reset-window timing, while the EEPROM-based configuration stores the sequence state through power loss without external boot memory.

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Motor Control and Drive Logic

In motor drive boards, the EPM3256AQC208-10N implements PWM generation, fault handling, and encoder decoding as a single integrated block, replacing discrete timers and logic. The 227.3 MHz internal counter frequency supports high-resolution PWM at standard motor PWM frequencies (4-32 kHz), while the 5 V-tolerant I/O accepts encoder signals directly from industrial 24 V sensors via external dividers. The 208-pin PQFP package provides ample I/O for multi-axis drives.

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ASIC Prototyping and Pre-Production Validation

Designers frequently use the EPM3256AQC208-10N as a rapid-turnaround ASIC prototype. The IEEE 1532 ISP chain lets design changes be downloaded in seconds, the 256 macrocells emulate sub-million-gate ASIC blocks, and the deterministic timing matches ASIC behavior closely enough for functional validation. Multiple devices can be JTAG-chained to emulate larger ASICs, and the EEPROM bitstream remains intact through board power-cycles, simplifying lab bring-up.

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Legacy Telecom Backplane Replacement

For maintaining legacy telecom backplanes that depend on discontinued ASICs, the EPM3256AQC208-10N provides a pin-compatible logic replacement when paired with adapter boards. The MultiVolt I/O supports older 5 V backplane levels, the 161 I/Os accommodate wide address and data buses, and the wide commercial temperature range suits climate-controlled central offices. As original parts become harder to source, this CPLD often bridges systems until full board redesigns are scheduled.

What is the EPM3256AQC208-10N?
The EPM3256AQC208-10N is a 256-macrocell Complex Programmable Logic Device from the Altera (now Intel) MAX 3000A family, supplied in a 208-pin PQFP package and rated for commercial 0C to 70C operation. Per the MAX 3000A datasheet, the device delivers up to 10,000 usable gates, 161 user I/Os, and is fabricated on an EEPROM-based CMOS process. The 'N' suffix denotes a lead-free finish.
What is the propagation delay of the EPM3256AQC208-10N?
The EPM3256AQC208-10N has a maximum pin-to-pin propagation delay (tpd) of 10 ns, as indicated by the '-10' speed grade suffix. According to the MAX 3000A family datasheet, this speed grade supports internal counter frequencies up to 227.3 MHz. Faster -7 and -5 variants in the same package are also available as drop-in alternatives when tighter timing margins are required.
What is the supply voltage of the EPM3256AQC208-10N?
The EPM3256AQC208-10N operates from a single 3.3 V supply with a permitted range of 3.0 V to 3.6 V on its VCCINT/VCCIO pins, as listed in the verified distributor specs. The MultiVolt I/O architecture additionally allows inputs from 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V logic families on the same device, which simplifies mixed-voltage board designs.
Is the EPM3256AQC208-10N still in production?
According to multiple distributor listings (Arrow, LCSC, DigiKey), the EPM3256AQC208-10N is classified as obsolete / last-time-buy. Stock remains available through the secondary channel and licensed distributors as of 2026-09-12, but the part is no longer in active production. New designs should consider MAX II or MAX V CPLD families as modern replacements.
What is the difference between EPM3256AQC208-10N and EPM3256AQC208-10?
The EPM3256AQC208-10N and EPM3256AQC208-10 share the same die, package, and 10 ns speed grade; the only documented difference is the 'N' suffix, which indicates a lead-free (Pb-free) terminal finish per modern RoHS-compliant assembly requirements. Both parts are drop-in compatible on the same 208-pin PQFP footprint.
Where can I buy the EPM3256AQC208-10N online?
As of 2026-09-12, the EPM3256AQC208-10N is listed at LCSC (USD 7.17 unit price), Arrow Electronics, Mouser, and DigiKey (544-1988-ND). Because the part is obsolete, stock is limited and lead times may extend to 8-12 weeks for factory-direct orders; sourcing through authorized distributors is recommended to avoid counterfeit risk.
What is the lead time for EPM3256AQC208-10N?
Because the EPM3256AQC208-10N is in obsolete lifecycle status, factory-direct lead time is typically quoted as not applicable (N/A), and remaining inventory is shipped from authorized distributor warehouses. Per Arrow and Mouser stock pages reviewed on 2026-09-12, distributor on-hand quantities vary; bulk orders of 500+ units may require 8-12 week delivery from secondary-market allocation.
Is EPM3256AQC208-10N the same as EPM3256AQC208-7?
No - the EPM3256AQC208-7N is a faster speed grade of the same die, offering a 7 ns tpd (vs. 10 ns on the -10N) and a higher fCNT of 227.3 MHz. Both share the identical 208-pin PQFP package and pinout, so the -7N is a drop-in replacement when the design can tolerate the higher speed bin and the same -40C to 85C temperature range check.
EPM3256AQC208-10N vs EPM3256AQI208-10N - which should I choose?
The EPM3256AQC208-10N is the commercial-temperature variant (0C to 70C) and is the part matched in your verified data. The EPM3256AQI208-10N is the industrial-temperature variant (-40C to 85C) in the same 208-pin PQFP package, making it a drop-in upgrade when the design must operate across an extended thermal range. For cost-sensitive commercial-only applications, the EPM3256AQC208-10N is the lower-cost choice.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPM3256AQC208-10N?
The best drop-in replacements for the EPM3256AQC208-10N are EPM3256AQC208-7N (same package, 7 ns tpd vs. 10 ns) and EPM3256AQC208-10 (same package, leaded finish). Both share the 208-pin PQFP footprint and identical macrocell count. For modern designs, the MAX II EPM240T100C5N or EPM1270T144C5N are recommended as next-generation successors when PCB rework is acceptable.
Where can I download the EPM3256AQC208-10N datasheet PDF?
The Altera MAX 3000A family datasheet covering the EPM3256AQC208-10N can be downloaded from the verified source list at alldatasheet.com (alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/pdf/595547/ALTERA/EPM3256AQC208-10N.html) and alterasemi.com. The original manufacturer datasheet is also mirrored at the Intel FPGA (formerly Altera) support archive. All sources are linked in the data_sources section below.
What is the pinout of the EPM3256AQC208-10N?
The EPM3256AQC208-10N pinout follows the standard 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm body, 0.5 mm pitch) layout for the MAX 3000A family. Dedicated pins include JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), four GND, four VCCINT, eight VCCIO, and the I/O pins assigned to each of the 16 LABs. The complete pin assignment table is in the MAX 3000A datasheet referenced above.
Does the EPM3256AQC208-10N support in-system programming (ISP)?
Yes - the EPM3256AQC208-10N supports in-system programming via the JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) interface, and the ISP implementation is compliant with IEEE Std. 1532. This allows concurrent ISP between multiple PLD vendors and field firmware upgrades without removing the device from the board, using Altera/Intel Quartus programmer or compatible BSDL files.
What are the key specifications of the EPM3256AQC208-10N that engineers should know?
The five most-cited EPM3256AQC208-10N specifications are: 256 macrocells, 10 ns tpd, 227.3 MHz maximum counter frequency, 161 user I/Os, and 3.3 V core supply with 5 V-tolerant MultiVolt I/O. The 208-pin PQFP package measures 28x28 mm with 0.5 mm pitch. Source: Altera MAX 3000A family datasheet as aggregated from alldatasheet.com and alterasemi.com (fetched 2026-09-12).
What is the best Intel (Altera) equivalent for the EPM3256AQC208-10N?
The best Intel/Altera equivalents are the EPM3256AQC208-7N (same 208-pin PQFP, 7 ns speed grade) and the EPM3256AQC208-10 (same package, non-lead-free finish). For new designs requiring modern tooling, the MAX II EPM1270T144C5N provides comparable logic capacity in a smaller TQFP-144 package with Quartus Prime support.

Справочные инженерные данные для EPM3256AQC208-10N — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.

Руководство по выбору

Choose the EPM3256AQC208-10N when you need the maximum-density MAX 3000A CPLD in a hand-solderable 208-pin PQFP, particularly for legacy industrial designs with 5 V buses that benefit from MultiVolt I/O. Pick the EPM3256AQC208-10 if your assembly process allows leaded finishes and you want the lowest-cost variant. Choose the EPM3256AQI208-10N for industrial-temperature enclosures (-40C to 85C). Step up to the EPM3256AQC208-7N when timing margins are tight and you need 7 ns tpd. Migrate to MAX II EPM1270T144C5N or EPM240T100C5N only for new designs where PCB rework is acceptable; for drop-in replacements that preserve the existing footprint, the four same-brand drop-in alternatives above are the correct choice.

Сравнение с аналогами

Параметр Этот товар EPM3256AQC208-10 EPM3256AQC208-7N EPM3256AQI208-10N EPM3256AFC256-10N
Brand Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) - same brand Altera (Intel) - same brand Altera (Intel) - same brand Altera (Intel) - same brand
Package 208-PQFP (28x28 mm) 208-PQFP - same 208-PQFP - same 208-PQFP - same 256-FBGA - DIFFERENT (not drop-in)
Macrocells 256 256 256 256 256
Speed Grade (tpd) 10 ns 10 ns 7 ns (30% faster) 10 ns 10 ns
Operating Temperature 0C to 70C (Commercial) 0C to 70C 0C to 70C -40C to 85C (Industrial) 0C to 70C
Lead-Free Finish (N suffix) Yes (N suffix) No (leaded) Yes Yes Yes
Maximum Counter Frequency 227.3 MHz 227.3 MHz 227.3 MHz 227.3 MHz 227.3 MHz
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Ключевые отличия

  • Highest macrocell density in the MAX 3000A family (против EPM3256AQC208-10 (same family, lower suffix variant))
  • 5V-tolerant MultiVolt I/O on a 3.3V core (против MAX II EPM1270T144C5N)
  • 161 user I/Os in a single 208-pin PQFP package (против EPM3256AFC256-10N (256-FBGA))

Заметки по проектированию

The EPM3256AQC208-10N requires a clean 3.3 V supply on all VCCINT pins (4 distributed across the package) and all VCCIO pins (8 distributed across the package). Estimated: total quiescent current is typically 30-50 mA in standby and up to 200 mA during high-toggle ISP programming, so place 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling within 5 mm of every VCC pin and a single 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic near the package. Add a ferrite bead on the 3.3 V rail feeding the device if the upstream regulator is shared with switching converters. The MultiVolt I/O pins tolerate 5 V inputs only when VCCIO is at 3.3 V; do not exceed 3.6 V on VCCIO.

Although the EPM3256AQC208-10N is a CMOS device with modest power dissipation (estimated 0.5-1.0 W typical), the 208-pin PQFP package (28x28 mm body, 0.5 mm pitch) concentrates heat at the die. Ensure at least 1 square inch of inner copper pour on each side of the package, stitched with thermal vias to the opposite plane. For industrial-temperature variants operating near 85C ambient, add airflow or a small clip-on heatsink. The commercial-temperature -10N is rated only to 70C, so plan the cabinet thermal budget accordingly.

The 208-pin PQFP uses 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads; route the escape with 0.15 mm (6 mil) traces on 0.20 mm (8 mil) spaces and use via-in-pad with 0.30 mm (12 mil) capture pads for inner-layer fan-out. Place at least one ground via adjacent to every VCC pin to minimize lead inductance. The JTAG chain (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be routed as a daisy chain with 22-33 ohm series termination at TCK if the chain exceeds 50 mm total length. Match trace lengths across the four JTAG signals within 10 mm to avoid setup/hold violations during ISP.

Three common pitfalls when designing with the EPM3256AQC208-10N: (1) Using the -10N as a drop-in replacement for the -10 part requires RoHS-compatible reflow profiles; (2) Driving JTAG lines with multi-drop fan-out will cause ISP failures - keep the JTAG chain single-drop; (3) Configuring unused I/O pins as outputs driving against each other will source/sink high currents - always set unused pins to input-tri-state in the Quartus pin assignment. Additionally, do not enable open-drain output mode without an external pull-up resistor, or the line will float when not driven.

For high-speed signals above 50 MHz on the EPM3256AQC208-10N, use 22-33 ohm series termination at the driver to control ringing on the 208-pin PQFP's lead inductance (estimated 5-10 nH per pin). Keep the 227.3 MHz counter clock trace under 25 mm and isolate it from asynchronous I/O with a ground guard trace on both sides. The MultiVolt I/O interface can create ground-bounce on mixed 5 V/3.3 V buses; add 10 ohm damping resistors in series on lines crossing between voltage domains.

Информация о соответствии

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Без свинца
Yes
Без галогенов
Unknown
Конфликтные минералы
Unknown

RoHS and REACH compliance inferred from the 'N' lead-free suffix per Altera/Intel part-numbering convention. AEC-Q100 not applicable (industrial/legacy use, not automotive). Halogen-free and conflict-mineral declarations not explicitly stated in verified web data - set to 'unknown' rather than fabricate.

Данные проверены: 2026-09-12 — данные проверены и курируются командой компонентной инженерии XAIPART

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