EPM3512AFC256-7 Intel Integrated Circuit (BGA) In Stock
Intel (Altera) EPM3512AFC256-7 is a MAX 3000A CPLD with 512 macrocells, 208 I/O lines, and up to 97 MHz clock frequency in a 256-ball BGA package with in-system programmability via JTAG. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Package
- BGA
- Pin Count
- 256
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- EPM3512AFC256-7 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $66.4100(MOQ 20)
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 512 macrocells with 208 I/O lines enabling complex combinational and sequential logic integration in a single CPLD
- Up to 97.08 MHz maximum clock frequency supporting high-speed bus interface and glue logic applications
- In-system programmable (ISP) via JTAG boundary scan for fast field updates without device removal
Applications
The EPM3512AFC256-7 is ideal for complex bus arbitration, glue logic, and peripheral interface bridging in embedded systems requiring 208 independent I/O lines managed by a single programmable device. Its 97 MHz clock speed and 512 macrocells support PCI bus decode, address mapping, and multi-protocol serial interface conversion in industrial controllers and telecom line cards. The 256-ball BGA package and ISP capability via JTAG also make it suitable for field-upgradeable control plane logic in network switches and data acquisition front ends.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Additional Feature | YES |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 97.08MHz |
| In-System Programmable | YES |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PBGA-B256 |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 |
| JTAG BST | YES |
| Number of I/O Lines | 208 |
| Number of Inputs | 208 |
| Number of Macro Cells | 512 |
| Number of Outputs | 204 |
| Organization | 0 DEDICATED INPUTS, 204 I/O |
| Output Function | MACROCELL |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | BGA256,16X16,40 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | GRID ARRAY |
| Programmable Logic Type | EE PLD |
| Propagation Delay | 7.5ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | TIN LEAD |
| Terminal Form | BALL |
| Terminal Pitch | 1mm |
| Terminal Position | BOTTOM |
| Package | BGA |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3 |
| ECCN | 3A991.d |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.55 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many I/O pins and macrocells does the EPM3512AFC256-7 provide for bus glue logic designs?
The EPM3512AFC256-7 provides 208 user I/O pins and 512 macrocells, allowing designers to implement complex combinational and registered logic functions across multiple bus interfaces simultaneously. This is sufficient to bridge a 32-bit address bus with 8-bit peripheral data ports, add chip-select decoding for up to 16 devices, and implement interrupt logic within a single CPLD.
What programming interface does the EPM3512AFC256-7 support for in-field firmware updates?
The EPM3512AFC256-7 supports in-system programmability (ISP) through a 4-wire JTAG interface compliant with IEEE 1149.1, allowing the device to be reprogrammed without removal from the PCB. Programming can be performed at 3.3 V using standard JTAG download cables at typical speeds of 100 kbps to 10 Mbps, enabling fast configuration updates during manufacturing test or field maintenance.
Is EPM3512AFC256-7 still in active production, and what alternative CPLDs should be considered for new designs?
The EPM3512AFC256-7 has a YTEOL rating of 0, indicating it is approaching or at end-of-life status. For new designs requiring similar 512-macrocell capacity and 200+ I/O lines, Intel recommends the MAX V family (such as 5M570ZF256) or MAX 10 FPGAs, which offer lower power consumption, integrated flash memory, and support for modern design flows under Intel Quartus Prime.
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