Intel Corporation PLDs (Programmable Logic Device) EP224LC-7A

The EP224LC-7A is a high-performance, low-power Erasable Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) featuring 8 macrocells. It supports combinatorial speeds as low as 7.5 ns and can achieve counter frequencies of up to 100 MHz, with pipelined data rates reaching 115 MHz. The device has a maximum clock-to-output time of 5.5 ns and a minimum setup time of 4.5 ns, making it suitable for high-speed applications. This EPLD can replace or upgrade 16V8/20V8 PAL and GAL devices, offering up to 22 inputs (14 dedicated) and 8 outputs. Each macrocell is independently programmable for both registered and combinatorial logic, with programmable inversion control for active-high or active-low outputs. The device is designed for low power consumption, with a typical I_CC of 90 mA at 25 MHz, and it includes a quarter-power mode and a programmable zero-power mode. The EP224LC-7A is available in various packages, including 24-pin PDIP and 28-pin PLCC, and is supported by software and programming tools from Altera and third-party vendors. It is ideal for high-volume manufacturing of high-performance systems, providing improved performance, reduced system noise, and lower heat generation compared to bipolar devices.