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Intel EPM1270F256C4N — FPGA / CPLD & Programmable Logic

Intel MAX II EPM1270F256C4N CPLD, 980 macrocells, 6.2 ns, 212 I/O

MPNEPM1270F256C4N
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Intel MAX® II CPLD, EPM1270F256C4N, 980 macrocells, 6.2 ns pin-to-pin delay, 212 I/O, 2.5V/3.3V internal supply, 256-FBGA (17x17 mm), 0°C to 85°C operating temperature, in-system programmable.

$156.0000Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

EPM1270F256C4N specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesMAX® II
MountingSurface Mount
Programmable typeIn System Programmable
Voltage supply - internal2.5V, 3.3V
Operating temperature0°C~85°C(TJ)
PackageTray
Number of i (O)212
Case256-BGA
Number of macrocells980
Delay time tpd(1) max6.2 ns
Number of logic elements (Blocks)1270

Product details

What this CPLD brings to the board

The Intel EPM1270F256C4N is a MAX® II family CPLD with 980 macrocells and 212 I/O in a 256-ball FBGA (17x17 mm). It is in-system programmable, operates from a 2.5 V or 3.3 V internal supply, and delivers a 6.2 ns maximum pin-to-pin delay.

Lifecycle reality — Active, but watch the PCN window

The manufacturer status is listed as Active, so the part is still in the ordering system and not yet on a formal last-time-buy. However, the internal lifecycle flag reads eol_hot, which typically precedes a PCN or phase-out notice. If you are qualifying this into a new design, check whether a PCN has been issued for the MAX II family — and if one has, note the last-time-buy date. For a BOM that needs to run another two to three years, locking in a lifetime buy or qualifying a pin-compatible second source now avoids a scramble later.

Frequently asked questions

Is EPM1270F256C4N obsolete?

No — the manufacturer status is Active. However, an internal eol_hot flag suggests a PCN may be in the pipeline, so check for a last-time-buy notice if you are planning a multi-year production run.

What is the difference between EPM1270F256C4N and EPM1270F256C5N?

The C4N and C5N suffixes indicate different speed grades. The C4N has a 6.2 ns pin-to-pin delay; the C5N is slower at 7.5 ns. All other specs — macrocell count, I/O, package, supply range — are identical.

Can EPM1270F256C4N be programmed in-system?

Yes — it is In System Programmable, so it can be programmed and reprogrammed on the assembled PCB via a JTAG interface.

What is the package size of EPM1270F256C4N?

The device is supplied in a 256-ball FBGA with a body size of 17x17 mm.