EPM3256AFI256-10

The Intel EPM3256AFI256-10 is a high-performance, low-cost CMOS EEPROM-based programmable logic device (PLD) belonging to the MAX 3000A family. Built on a MAX architecture, this CPLD offers 5,000 usable gates and 256 macrocells, making it suitable for complex logic designs.

Key electrical specifications include a maximum propagation delay of 10 ns and a counter frequency of up to 227.3 MHz. It operates with a voltage supply range of 3V to 3.6V and features a MultiVoltTM I/O interface compatible with 5.0V, 3.3V, and 2.5V logic levels. The device supports in-system programmability (ISP) via an IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface and includes built-in boundary-scan test (BST) circuitry.

This CPLD is housed in a 256-pin Fine Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package, measuring 17x17 mm, and is designed for surface mount applications. It operates within an industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (TA). Additional features include hot-socketing support, a programmable interconnect array (PIA) for predictable performance, and an open-drain output option. The device also supports a programmable power-saving mode and a programmable security bit for design protection.

The EPM3256AFI256-10 is suitable for applications requiring high-density logic and flexibility, such as telecommunications, industrial control, consumer electronics, and automotive systems.