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Intel EPM1270GF256C4N — FPGA / CPLD & Programmable Logic

Altera EPM1270GF256C4N MAX II CPLD, 980 Macrocells, 6.2 ns

MPNEPM1270GF256C4N
End of Life

Altera MAX® II CPLD, EPM1270GF256C4N, 980 macrocells, 212 I/O, 6.2 ns tpd, 1.71V–1.89V supply, 0°C to 85°C, 256-BGA.

$85.2601Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

EPM1270GF256C4N specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesMAX® II
MountingSurface Mount
Programmable typeIn System Programmable
Voltage supply - internal1.71V ~ 1.89V
Operating temperature0°C ~ 85°C (TJ)
PackageTray
ManufacturerIntel
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

The Altera EPM1270GF256C4N is a MAX® II family CPLD with 980 macrocells and 212 I/O in a 256-BGA package. It is in-system programmable and operates from a 1.71 V to 1.89 V core supply. The 6.2 ns pin-to-pin propagation delay (tpd) is the timing spec that matters for board-level glue logic — it sets the window for address decoding, chip-select generation, and bus-interface latching. The 212 I/O count and 1270 logic-element density place it in the mid-range of the MAX II line, suited for designs that outgrow smaller CPLDs but don't need a full FPGA.

The 6.2 ns tpd is the maximum combinatorial delay from any input to any output through a single logic level. A faster sibling like the EPM240F100C5N offers 4.7 ns tpd but only 80 I/O and 192 macrocells.

The EPM1270GF256C4N is in an end-of-life (eol_hot) lifecycle stage.

Frequently asked questions

Is EPM1270GF256C4N obsolete?

The EPM1270GF256C4N is in an end-of-life (eol_hot) lifecycle stage, indicating production is winding down. It is not yet fully discontinued, but availability is limited and best sourced through independent distribution against an RFQ.

What is the replacement for EPM1270GF256C4N?

No official replacement is listed for the EPM1270GF256C4N. The EPM240F100C5N is a smaller MAX II sibling (192 macrocells, 80 I/O) but is not a direct pin-compatible substitute — a board redesign would be required.

Can EPM1270GF256C4N replace EPM1270GF256C5?

The EPM1270GF256C4N and EPM1270GF256C5 share the same base part number and package, but the speed grade differs (C4 vs C5). The C4 grade has a 6.2 ns tpd; the C5 grade is faster. They are pin-compatible, but timing closure must be re-verified if substituting one speed grade for the other.