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EPM3256AQI208-10 - MAX 3000A 256-Macro CPLD, 10ns, PQFP-208 | Altera

MPN: EPM3256AQI208-10 ✗ Cuối đời
3.3 V Vdss 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), FQFP code Package 95.2 MHz Speed
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EPM3256AQI208-10 Tóm tắt

The Altera EPM3256AQI208-10 is a high-performance, low-cost CMOS EEPROM-based Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from the MAX 3000A family, packaged in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) with industrial temperature grade and 10ns pin-to-pin propagation delay. The device integrates 256 macro cells, 5,000 usable gates, and 161 user I/Os, and is rated for a maximum counter frequency of 95.2 MHz with internal counter speeds up to 227.3 MHz. It supports 3.3-V in-system programmability (ISP) via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG and MultiVolt I/O interfaces that allow the 3.3-V core to interoperate with 5.0-V, 3.3-V, and 2.5-V logic levels.

A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic device that combines multiple PAL-style logic array blocks with a central interconnect matrix, sitting in the hierarchy between simple SPLDs/GALs and larger FPGAs. CPLDs are characterized by deterministic, near-zero standby power, instant-on behavior, and predictable timing - making them preferred for glue logic, bus interfacing, and state-machine control rather than high-density data-path processing.

Key features of the EPM3256AQI208-10 include 4.5-ns pin-to-pin logic delays, a 10ns tPD in the -10 speed grade, PCI-SIG compliance per PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2, and open-drain or programmable I/O standards. The MAX 3000A family is supported by the Altera Quartus development environment (legacy MAX+PLUS II also supports it). The 208-pin PQFP offers a fine-pitch gull-wing solution for boards where high I/O count is needed in a manageable surface-mount footprint.

The EPM3256AQI208-10 architecture uses EEPROM configuration memory, so the design loads at power-up without external boot memory and retains programming across power cycles. Each macro cell contains a programmable AND/OR array plus a configurable flip-flop, and the logic array blocks (LABs) feed a fast programmable interconnect array (PIA) shared across the device.

Typical applications include PCI bus interface glue logic, microcontroller address decoding, bus arbitration, I/O expansion, industrial control state machines, and legacy peripheral replacement. The 161 usable I/Os are sufficient for parallel interfaces, address/data bus steering, and multi-channel control planes. Designers also use this part for board-level configuration, interrupt steering, and timing-sensitive control logic where FPGAs would be overkill.

When designing with the EPM3256AQI208-10, observe the MAX 3000A I/O standard selection rules and provide proper decoupling (0.1 uF per VCC pin group, plus bulk capacitance). Unused I/O pins should be left floating or driven, never tied to opposing rails. JTAG programming requires TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO pulled to defined states per IEEE 1149.1.

This page consolidates distributor stock, drop-in alternative MPNs from the MAX 3000A family, and design notes not found in the standalone datasheet - including PCI compliance context, JTAG ISP considerations, and PQFP layout guidance.

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Các mẫu cùng loạt có thể lắp đặt dễ dàng tương thích với EPM3256AQI208-10 (cùng hình factor và footprint) — khác nhau ở Operating Temperature, Package, Usable Gates, User I/Os, Propagation Delay (tPD).

Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
Package: 208-BFQFP (PQFP, Gull Wing)
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C (Commercial)
Usable Gates: 10,000
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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: -40 C to +85 C (industrial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70 C (commercial)
Package: 208-pin PQFP
Usable Gates: 10,000
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EPM3256AQC208-10

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

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EPM3256AQC208-10N

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 PQFP-208
MAX 3000A · In-System Programmable (EEPROM) · 256 · 16 LABs · 10,000 · 161 (158 user I/O per Arrow listing) · 10 ns (max) · 227.3 MHz

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EPM3256AQI208-10N

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

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EPM3256AQC208-7

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 PQFP-208
Altera (now Intel FPGA) · MAX 3000A · In-System Programmable (EEPROM) · 256 · 16 LABs · 5,000 · 158 - 161 · 7.5 ns max

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EPM3256AQC208-7N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 PQFP-208
MAX 3000A · CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device · 256 · 161 · 5,000 · 7.5 ns · 126.6 MHz · 3.3 V

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EPM3256AQI208-7N

✅ Drop-In
📦 PQFP-208
faster -7 speed grade, industrial temp, lead-free 'N' suffix, same PQFP-208 footprint

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EPM3256AQI208-10 Tỷ lệ tối đa & tính chất điện

Family MAX 3000A
Device Type CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device)
Macro Cells 256
Usable Gates 5,000
Logic Elements / LABs 16 Logic Array Blocks
User I/Os 161
Propagation Delay (tPD) 10 ns
Maximum Frequency (fCNT) 95.2 MHz
Internal Counter Speed Up to 227.3 MHz
Supply Voltage - Core 3.3 V
I/O Logic Compatibility 5.0 V / 3.3 V / 2.5 V (MultiVolt)
Programmability EEPROM, In-System via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1)
PCI Compliance PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2
Nhiệt độ hoạt động 0C to +70C (Industrial suffix 'I' per part number)
Hộp 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), FQFP code
Terminal Form Gull-wing SMD
Trạng thái RoHS Compliant (per lead-free 'Q' suffix)
Kiểu lắp đặt Surface Mount

Cấu hình chân EPM3256AQI208-10

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
Chân 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 3 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Chân 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 6 GND — Ground
Chân 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 11 GND — Ground
Chân 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 15 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Chân 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 20 GND — Ground
Chân 21 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 25 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Chân 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 30 GND — Ground
Chân 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 33 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Chân 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 36 GND — Ground
Chân 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 39 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 41 GND — Ground
Chân 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 45 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Chân 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 50 GND — Ground
Chân 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 55 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Chân 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 60 GND — Ground
Chân 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 63 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Chân 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 66 GND — Ground
Chân 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 71 GND — Ground
Chân 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 75 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Chân 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 80 GND — Ground
Chân 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 85 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Chân 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 90 GND — Ground
Chân 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 93 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Chân 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 96 GND — Ground
Chân 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 101 GND — Ground
Chân 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 105 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Chân 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 110 GND — Ground
Chân 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 115 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Chân 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 120 GND — Ground
Chân 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 123 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 125 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Chân 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 130 GND — Ground
Chân 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 135 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Chân 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 140 GND — Ground
Chân 141 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Chân 142 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Chân 143 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Chân 144 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Chân 145 GND — Ground
Chân 146 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 147 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 148 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Chân 149 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 150 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 151 GND — Ground
Chân 152 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 153 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 154 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 155 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 156 GND — Ground
Chân 157 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 158 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 159 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 160 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Chân 161 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 162 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 163 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 164 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 165 GND — Ground
Chân 166 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 167 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 168 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 169 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 170 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Chân 171 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 172 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 173 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 174 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 175 GND — Ground
Chân 176 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 177 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 178 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Chân 179 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 180 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 181 GND — Ground
Chân 182 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 183 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 184 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 185 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 186 GND — Ground
Chân 187 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 188 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 189 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 190 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Chân 191 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 192 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 193 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 194 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 195 GND — Ground
Chân 196 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 197 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 198 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 199 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 200 VCCINT — Core 3.3V supply
Chân 201 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 202 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 203 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 204 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 205 GND — Ground
Chân 206 OE1 — Output Enable / global control
Chân 207 OE2/GCLK — Output Enable or Global Clock input
Chân 208 CLR — Global Clear (active high)

Ứng dụng tiêu biểu

EPM3256AQI208-10 phù hợp cho 7 Áp dụngs: PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic, Microcontroller Address Decoding & Bus Steering, Industrial Control State Machines, I/O Expansion & Parallel Interface Bridging, Legacy Peripheral Replacement & Board Modernization, Interrupt Steering & System Arbiter, Test & Measurement Front-End Logic.

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PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic

The EPM3256AQI208-10 is a natural fit for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 compliant glue logic, which the MAX 3000A family explicitly supports per the Altera datasheet. Its 10ns tPD and 95.2 MHz fCNT cover 33 MHz PCI timing with margin, while 161 user I/Os absorb a 32-bit address/data bus plus control signals (FRAME#, IRDY#, TRDY#, STOP#, DEVSEL#, PAR, PERR#, SERR#). Designers typically implement address decoding, bus arbitration, and interrupt steering inside one device, eliminating discrete 74-series logic. The 3.3V core with MultiVolt I/O interoperates with both 5V and 3.3V PCI signaling, simplifying mixed-voltage motherboards and add-in cards.

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Microcontroller Address Decoding & Bus Steering

The EPM3256AQI208-10 serves as a deterministic, instant-on decoder between a microcontroller and multiple peripherals (memory, sensors, communication ICs). With 256 macro cells the part can map several address windows, generate individual chip-selects, and implement wait-state insertion without external logic. EEPROM-based configuration means the device comes up fully programmed at power-on, removing any FPGA-like configuration delay and avoiding boot-glitches that would crash the MCU. The wide operating temperature (industrial 'I' suffix) and 161 I/Os support large memory-mapped buses.

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Industrial Control State Machines

The EPM3256AQI208-10's 256 macro cells comfortably host multi-state control machines for industrial equipment such as conveyor controllers, packaging machinery, and PLC I/O expansion. Deterministic 10ns pin-to-pin timing and non-volatile EEPROM configuration make the device immune to brown-outs - critical on factory floors where voltage transients would otherwise corrupt SRAM-based FPGAs. The 161 I/Os handle parallel sensor and actuator wiring, while the PQFP-208 package's industrial temperature grade supports enclosed-cabinet operation. JTAG ISP allows in-field firmware updates via boundary-scan, reducing service downtime.

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I/O Expansion & Parallel Interface Bridging

The EPM3256AQI208-10 expands MCU GPIO counts and bridges mismatched parallel interfaces (e.g., 8-bit to 16-bit buses, or CMOS-to-LVTTL level translation via MultiVolt I/O). Its 161 usable I/Os absorb 4-5 32-bit ports and the 256 macro cells implement handshake logic, FIFOs, and protocol converters. The MultiVolt feature lets the device mix 5V peripherals with a 3.3V MCU on the same board without external level shifters, reducing BOM cost and board area. PCI 2.2 compliance also covers many general-purpose bus interfaces.

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Legacy Peripheral Replacement & Board Modernization

The EPM3256AQI208-10 is widely used to replace multiple discrete TTL/CMOS glue-logic ICs (74-series, 4000-series, simple PAL/GALs) on legacy boards. Designers consolidate address decoders, latches, multiplexers, and simple state machines into a single CPLD, freeing board area, reducing power, and improving noise immunity. The 161 I/Os and 256 macro cells are usually sufficient to absorb an entire legacy logic section. JTAG ISP and the Altera Quartus toolchain shorten design cycles versus hand-drawn schematics.

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Interrupt Steering & System Arbiter

The EPM3256AQI208-10 implements multi-source interrupt steering and bus arbitration for systems with several masters (MCU + DMA + peripheral controllers). Its deterministic 10ns timing ensures that arbitration decisions complete within the system's worst-case latency budget. With 256 macro cells the part can cascade priority encoders, mask registers, and vector tables; with 161 I/Os it can handle large IRQ matrices. EEPROM configuration preserves arbitration policy across power cycles - important for safety-critical firmware loaders.

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Test & Measurement Front-End Logic

The EPM3256AQI208-10 supports test-equipment front-end logic where deterministic timing matters: waveform gating, trigger routing, multiplexer control, and pattern generation. Its 95.2 MHz counter speed and 10ns tPD cover fast trigger paths, while 161 I/Os manage multi-channel routing. PCI 2.2 compliance makes it straightforward to integrate the front-end with a PCI-based data-acquisition host bus. The PQFP-208 package is well-suited to a 4-layer test-instrument mainboard with controlled-impedance analog areas.

What is the EPM3256AQI208-10?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 is an Altera MAX 3000A family CPLD with 256 macro cells, 161 user I/Os, 10ns pin-to-pin delay, and 3.3V core supply, packaged in a 208-pin PQFP. According to the Altera MAX 3000A datasheet, it offers 5,000 usable gates and in-system programmability via JTAG.
How many user I/Os does the EPM3256AQI208-10 have?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 provides 161 user I/Os across its 208-pin PQFP package. The remaining pins are assigned to VCC, GND, JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO), and dedicated configuration functions per the MAX 3000A datasheet pinout table.
What is the propagation delay of the EPM3256AQI208-10?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 is the -10 speed grade, with a tPD of 10 ns pin-to-pin. The MAX 3000A family also offers -7, -6, -5, and -4 speed grades; the -10 grade is the slowest and lowest-cost option and is suitable for control-plane glue logic rather than high-speed datapath work.
Where to buy EPM3256AQI208-10 online?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 is available from distributors including DigiKey (stocking 'EPM3256AQI208-10-ND'), Mouser, Arrow, and Octopart-listed resellers, as of 2026-09-12. Note that this part is in the obsolete/EOL category, so distributors may carry limited inventory and lead times can be extended.
What is the price of EPM3256AQI208-10?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 unit price is approximately $32.58 at qty 1, declining to about $19.95 at qty 1,000, as of 2026-09-12. Pricing on obsolete parts fluctuates with available stock; always request a current quote from distributors like DigiKey or Heisener before committing to a BOM.
What is the lead time for EPM3256AQI208-10?
Distributor lead time for the EPM3256AQI208-10 is typically 'ships immediately' from authorized resellers carrying new-old stock, as of 2026-09-12. Because the part is marked obsolete, large-quantity orders may take longer as brokers source remaining market inventory.
Is the EPM3256AQI208-10 in stock?
Yes, the EPM3256AQI208-10 is listed as in stock at multiple distributors including Heisener (9,624 pieces reported) and is available via Octopart's aggregated distributor feeds, as of 2026-09-12. Confirm real-time stock directly with the chosen distributor before ordering.
EPM3256AQI208-10 vs EPM3256AQC208-10 - which is better?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 and EPM3256AQC208-10 share the same MAX 3000A die and PQFP-208 footprint, but the 'I' suffix denotes industrial temperature grade (0C to 70C) while the 'C' denotes commercial (0C to 70C). Choose the 'I' variant for designs requiring industrial compliance per the Altera datasheet ordering code definitions.
EPM3256AQI208-10 vs EPM3256AQI208-10N - what is the difference?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 and EPM3256AQI208-10N share identical silicon and pinout; the 'N' suffix indicates lead-free / RoHS-compliant packaging per Altera ordering conventions. Electrically the two parts are drop-in replacements, with the 'N' variant preferred for new RoHS-compliant designs.
When should I choose EPM3256AQI208-10 over a larger CPLD or FPGA?
Choose the EPM3256AQI208-10 when your design needs deterministic, instant-on glue logic under 256 macro cells and 161 I/Os, with non-volatile EEPROM configuration and zero standby configuration memory. For higher logic density, DSP blocks, or transceivers, migrate to a MAX II, MAX V, or Cyclone series FPGA instead.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPM3256AQI208-10?
The best drop-in replacements for the EPM3256AQI208-10 are other MAX 3000A PQFP-208 parts with the same macro-cell count: EPM3256AQC208-10, EPM3256AQC208-10N, and EPM3256AFC256-10 (different package, same family). Per the Altera datasheet, all MAX 3000A -10 speed-grade PQFP-208 parts share the same JTAG and pinout conventions.
Where to download the EPM3256AQI208-10 datasheet PDF?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 datasheet PDF can be downloaded from alterasemi.com at https://www.alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPM3256AQI208-10.pdf. The Altera/Intel MAX 3000A family datasheet also covers this part and is available on the Intel FPGA documentation portal under legacy MAX device documentation.
Where to find the EPM3256AQI208-10 pinout?
The EPM3256AQI208-10 pinout is documented in the MAX 3000A family datasheet - search for the '208-Pin PQFP pin-out table' section. The package is PQFP-208 (also referenced as 208-BFQFP / FQFP code) with gull-wing leads on a 0.5 mm pitch per JEDEC MS-022.
What are the key specifications of EPM3256AQI208-10 engineers should know?
Key EPM3256AQI208-10 specs: 256 macro cells, 5,000 usable gates, 161 user I/Os, 10ns tPD, 95.2 MHz fCNT, 3.3V core, MultiVolt I/O (5.0V/3.3V/2.5V), JTAG ISP, EEPROM non-volatile configuration, PCI 2.2 compliant, 208-pin PQFP, industrial temperature grade, RoHS-compliant. Source: Altera MAX 3000A datasheet.

Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho EPM3256AQI208-10 — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.

Hướng dẫn chọn lựa

Choose the EPM3256AQI208-10 when your design needs 256 macro cells of deterministic, instant-on glue logic with 161 user I/Os in a PQFP-208 footprint, with industrial temperature grade and PCI 2.2 timing compliance. Choose EPM3256AQC208-7 if you need faster 7 ns tPD for 66 MHz PCI or tighter timing budgets. Choose EPM3256AQI208-10N if your BOM requires lead-free / RoHS-only components. For new designs without legacy constraints, migrate to MAX II (EPM240T100) or MAX V (5M240ZT100) - lower power, lower cost, and active lifecycle. The EPM3256AQI208-10 is best reserved for sustaining legacy boards or replicating proven designs where re-qualification cost dominates.

So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế

Tham số Sản phẩm này EPM3256AQC208-10 EPM3256AQC208-10N EPM3256AQI208-10N EPM3256AQC208-7
Package PQFP-208 PQFP-208 - same PQFP-208 - same PQFP-208 - same PQFP-208 - same
Brand Altera Altera (same brand) Altera (same brand) Altera (same brand) Altera (same brand)
Macro Cells 256 256 256 256 256
Propagation Delay (tPD) 10 ns 10 ns 10 ns 10 ns 7 ns (faster)
Temperature Grade Industrial (0C to 70C) Commercial (0C to 70C) Commercial, lead-free Industrial, lead-free Commercial
RoHS / Lead-Free RoHS compliant (Q suffix) RoHS compliant (Q) Lead-free (N suffix) Lead-free (N suffix) RoHS compliant (Q)
Usable Gates 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
User I/Os 161 161 161 161 161
Core Voltage 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Bảo phân biệt quan trọng

  • Highest logic density in the MAX 3000A family (vsEPM3128ATC144-10)
  • PCI Local Bus 2.2 compliant (vsEPM3064ATC100-10)
  • EEPROM non-volatile configuration (instant-on) (vsSRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Cyclone series))

Ghi chú thiết kế

Decouple each VCCIO bank and VCCINT rail separately. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor as close as possible to every VCC pin group (typically one per pin pair as defined in the MAX 3000A datasheet pinout), plus a 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic near the package. MultiVolt I/O banks may be powered independently at 2.5V, 3.3V, or 5V - never float any VCCIO pin. A ferrite bead in series with each rail suppresses switching-noise coupling from external logic into the PLL-sensitive VCCINT domain.

PQFP-208 has 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads per JEDEC MS-022. Use a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane under the device for controlled-impedance signal return paths. Route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) with 50-ohm characteristic impedance and keep them clear of high-current switching traces. Thermal performance: PQFP-208 has no exposed pad, so heat dissipates through the leads and surrounding copper pour - flood at least 1 square inch of copper on the top layer connected to GND to keep junction temperature within the industrial operating range.

Common pitfalls with the EPM3256AQI208-10: (1) Do not leave unused I/O pins floating in noisy environments - either drive them or enable the internal weak pull-up via Quartus pin assignments. (2) JTAG chain: TCK must not be left floating during normal operation; tie to GND through a pull-down if JTAG is unused. (3) Configuration retention: EEPROM-backed MAX 3000A devices do not need a bootloader, but they do require VCCINT ramp-up per spec - do not back-power the device through I/O pins. (4) When migrating to MAX II, re-validate timing - MAX II has different I/O structure and timing models.

At 95.2 MHz fCNT and 10 ns tPD, the EPM3256AQI208-10 is well-suited to 33 MHz PCI but marginal for 66 MHz PCI - choose the -7 speed grade EPM3256AQC208-7 for 66 MHz designs. Maintain 50-ohm single-ended impedance on all I/O traces, use series termination at the driver when traces exceed ~25 mm, and avoid stub branches. For MultiVolt 5V-tolerant outputs into 3.3V receivers, confirm the receiver's 5V tolerance; otherwise add a series resistor divider or level translator.

Thông tin tuân thủ

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Không chì
Yes
Không halogen
Unknown
Khoáng vật xung đột
Compliant

RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product marking ('Q' suffix in part number denotes lead-free per legacy ordering code). REACH compliance per EU regulation; no SVHC declaration located in provided data. AEC-Q100 not applicable for industrial-grade CPLDs. Conflict-minerals declaration available from Altera/Intel.

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