5M1270ZF256C5N - MAX V CPLD 980 Macro Cells | Intel / Altera
MPN: 5M1270ZF256C5N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $34.5 | $34.50 |
| 10 | $31.2 | $312.00 |
| 100 | $27.85 | $2,785.00 |
| 250 | $24.6 | $6,150.00 |
| 500 | $21.4 | $10,700.00 |
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5M1270ZF256C5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V |
| Series | 5M1270Z |
| Device Type | CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device |
| Macro Cells | 980 |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 1270 |
| User I/Os (Max) | 212 |
| Configuration Memory | 8 Kbits User Flash Memory (UFM), non-volatile |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 201.1 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V |
| I/O Supply Voltages (VCCIO) | 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (5.0 V tolerant inputs) |
| Package | 256-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) |
| Internal Oscillator | Yes (on-chip, supports user logic) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), ByteBlaster |
| Process Node | 0.30 µm |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
5M1270ZF256C5N 256-ball fbga (fineline bga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5M1270ZF256C5N (256-ball fbga (fineline bga) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for 5M1270ZF256C5N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
5M1270ZF256C5N is suitable for 6 applications: Microcontroller I/O Expansion and Bus Bridging, Power Sequencing and Multi-Rail Supervisory Logic, Industrial Control and Motor Drive Interface Logic, FPGA Configuration Manager and Companion Logic, Consumer Electronics Control and Display Interface, Automotive Body Electronics and Infotainment Auxiliary Logic.
Microcontroller I/O Expansion and Bus Bridging
The 5M1270ZF256C5N's 212 user I/Os and instant-on non-volatile Flash configuration make it a strong fit for expanding microcontroller I/O count and bridging between incompatible bus standards. With 1.8 V VCCINT and MultiVolt I/O supporting 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V levels with 5 V tolerant inputs, the CPLD can interface directly to 5 V legacy peripherals while operating alongside a 1.8 V or 3.3 V MCU without level shifters. The 980 macro cells and 1270 logic elements are sufficient for address/data multiplexing, chip-select decoding, and custom protocol adaptation. The FBGA-256 footprint provides ample I/O for designs that previously required multiple discrete logic ICs, reducing BOM cost and board area. Typical timing budget: pin-to-pin propagation delay under 10 ns at the C5N speed grade.
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Power Sequencing and Multi-Rail Supervisory Logic
The 5M1270ZF256C5N's instant-on, non-volatile Flash configuration and predictable pin-to-pin timing make it an ideal supervisor for multi-rail power sequencing in ATX, telecom, and industrial DC-DC systems. Because the device boots from internal Flash within microseconds (no external boot PROM required), it can immediately enforce rail-up and rail-down sequencing for downstream regulators, FPGAs, and ASICs. The 212 user I/Os provide ample PG/EN/FAULT channels for sequencing 10-20 rails, while the 980 macro cells handle watchdog logic, fault latching, and reset distribution. MultiVolt I/O supports direct interfacing to 3.3 V, 2.5 V, or 1.8 V supervisor ICs without external level translation. JTAG-based in-system programming simplifies firmware updates during manufacturing.
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Industrial Control and Motor Drive Interface Logic
The 5M1270ZF256C5N (commercial grade, 0-85 C) is widely used as glue logic for industrial control boards, PLCs, and motor-drive interfaces where deterministic timing is critical. Its 980 macro cells implement encoder decoding (quadrature, SSI, BISS), PWM generation, and fault handling for IGBT/MOSFET gate drivers. The MultiVolt I/O and 5 V tolerant inputs allow direct connection to industrial 24 V opto-isolated signals through external resistor dividers. With the industrial-grade variant 5M1270ZF256I5N (-40 C to +100 C), the same FBGA-256 footprint can be used for harsh-environment factory automation. The non-volatile Flash configuration ensures reliable startup in electrically noisy motor-drive cabinets. The 0.30 µm process provides robust EMI/ESD performance compared to finer-node FPGAs.
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FPGA Configuration Manager and Companion Logic
The 5M1270ZF256C5N pairs naturally with larger SRAM-based FPGAs (Cyclone, Stratix, Lattice ECP5) as a configuration manager and side-band logic controller. While the main FPGA handles high-throughput DSP and fabric tasks, the MAX V CPLD provides instant-on glue logic for clock distribution, reset coordination, LED/button handling, and JTAG chain bridging. Because the CPLD boots from internal Flash in microseconds, it can hold the main FPGA in reset until downstream rails are stable, then release CONFIG_DONE and begin housekeeping. The 212 user I/Os handle pin-multiplexing between FPGA banks and external connectors, reducing the FPGA's I/O burden. MultiVolt I/O enables direct connection to 3.3 V and 2.5 V FPGA banks.
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Consumer Electronics Control and Display Interface
The 5M1270ZF256C5N's high I/O count, low power, and instant-on Flash configuration suit consumer-electronics control boards such as set-top boxes, smart appliances, and LCD/LED display controllers. The 980 macro cells implement HDMI/DVI/MIPI sideband control, IR receiver decoding, key-scan matrices, and LED/PWM backlight control. The 212 user I/Os accommodate multiple connector pinouts (USB, HDMI, audio jack) with on-chip multiplexing, reducing external MUX/buffer ICs. MultiVolt I/O enables direct interfacing to 3.3 V display drivers and 1.8 V application processors. The FBGA-256 footprint is appropriate for compact consumer PCBs. Lower-cost variant 5M1270ZF256C4N (same footprint, slower grade) is attractive for cost-sensitive designs.
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Automotive Body Electronics and Infotainment Auxiliary Logic
For automotive body-electronics modules (BCM, HVAC, lighting controllers) and infotainment auxiliary logic, the automotive-grade variant 5M1270ZF256A5N (AEC-Q100, -40 C to +125 C) in the same FBGA-256 footprint is the recommended choice. The CPLD provides deterministic logic for CAN/LIN sideband signals, LED matrix drivers, and sensor conditioning in body controllers. Its instant-on Flash configuration eliminates the boot-PROM complexity of SRAM FPGAs in cost-sensitive automotive ECUs. The 212 user I/Os handle multiple LIN sub-networks and LED drivers in lighting modules. Compared with SRAM-based FPGAs, the MAX V CPLD has stronger EMI/ESD tolerance suitable for the 12 V automotive environment. The C5N commercial grade is also used in non-automotive body-electronics prototypes.
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Engineering reference data for 5M1270ZF256C5N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M1270ZF256C4N | 5M1270ZF256A5N | 5M1270ZF256I5N | 5M1270ZF256C7N | 5M1270ZF256C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel |
| Package | 256-ball FBGA | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same |
| Speed Grade | C5N (fastest) | C4N (slower, ~10-15% lower fMAX) | A5N (auto grade, similar to C5N speed) | I5N (industrial grade) | C7N (~20-25% lower fMAX) | C8N (~30% lower fMAX, slowest) |
| Macro Cells | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 |
| User I/Os (Max) | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | -40 C to +125 C (Automotive) | -40 C to +100 C (Industrial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) |
| Automotive Grade (AEC-Q100) | No | No | Yes (AEC-Q100) | No (Industrial, not automotive) | No | No |
| Configuration Memory | Flash (non-volatile, instant-on) | Flash (non-volatile) | Flash (non-volatile) | Flash (non-volatile) | Flash (non-volatile) | Flash (non-volatile) |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest commercial speed grade within the 5M1270Z FBGA-256 family (vs 5M1270ZF256C4N)
- Automotive-grade AEC-Q100 option in identical footprint (vs 5M1270ZF256A5N)
- Non-volatile Flash configuration enables instant-on without external boot PROM (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (Cyclone, Lattice ECP5))
- MultiVolt I/O with 5 V tolerant inputs (vs 5 V-tolerant microcontrollers)
Design Notes
The 5M1270ZF256C5N requires a clean 1.8 V VCCINT rail with a tolerance of +/-5%. Place a 10 uF bulk capacitor plus 0.1 uF and 1 nF decoupling capacitors close to every VCCINT pin pair. Each VCCIO bank must be powered even if unused - leave banks powered at the highest voltage used elsewhere on the board, or tie unused VCCIO to 1.8 V to minimize power. Do not float any VCCINT or VCCIO pin; per the MAX V datasheet, undriven supply pins may cause leakage or boot failure. For multi-rail designs, sequence VCCINT last (or simultaneously with) VCCIO to avoid back-powering through I/O cells.
The 256-ball FBGA package has a 1.0 mm ball pitch. Use a 4-layer PCB minimum with continuous ground and power planes under the device. Route all high-speed signals (clock, JTAG, fast I/O) on inner layers with controlled impedance (50 ohm single-ended for typical CMOS). Provide at least 8 ground vias in the FBGA footprint thermal pad region for thermal dissipation and low-impedance ground return. Avoid routing signal traces under the BGA balls - use dog-bone fanout with vias in-pad or near-pad. Reserve the JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) for boundary-scan access and ensure the JTAG chain is correctly ordered in multi-device boards.
Do not connect 5 V directly to any VCCIO pin - VCCIO max is 3.3 V; only inputs are 5 V tolerant. Outputs driven above VCCIO will be clamped and may damage the device. Ensure JTAG programming voltage matches VCCIO bank voltage (typically 2.5 V or 3.3 V) - if the JTAG header is wired to a 1.8 V bank, external level shifters are required. Per the MAX V errata sheet, some early silicon revisions have known issues with the internal oscillator at extreme temperatures - for production designs, prefer the external clock input or validate oscillator accuracy across the operating range.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified in the C5N grade - choose 5M1270ZF256A5N (A5N suffix) for automotive AEC-Q100. Lead-free (Pb-free) reflow compatible per JEDEC J-STD-020.
