Altera EPM7256EGC192-12 Programmable Logic Device

Altera EPM7256EGC192-12 is a MAX 7000E EPLD in a ceramic gold-plated 192-pin PGA package, providing 256 macrocells of programmable logic for implementing moderate-density logic functions. This device is part of Altera's MAX family—an older generation of EPLDs designed for fixed-programmable logic with compact configurations suitable for glue logic, decoders, small state machines, and interface logic in mixed-signal designs. The EGC192 designation refers to the 192-pin ceramic package variant, while the -12 suffix denotes the device's speed grade within the MAX 7000E lineup. You can verify the device specifications on distributor pages and catalogs, which consistently list 256 macrocells and the 192-pin ceramic PGA form factor for EPM7256EGC192-12. According to the MAX 7000 data book, the EPM7256 family comprises high-density EPLDs built on Altera's MAX architecture, with packaging options including a 192-pin PGA facility designed for reliable solder joints in dense PCBs. Today, it is routinely listed by distributors such as DigiKey and various regional suppliers under the EPM7256EGC192-12 model.