5M1270ZT144I5 - MAX V CPLD, 980 Macro Cells, 144-TQFP | Intel
MPN: 5M1270ZT144I5 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.42 | $18.42 |
| 10 | $16.85 | $168.50 |
| 100 | $14.92 | $1,492.00 |
| 500 | $13.4 | $6,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $11.95 | $11,950.00 |
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View Datasheet →5M1270ZT144I5 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macro Cells | 980 |
| User I/Os | 114 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 8 |
| Internal Frequency | 201 MHz |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 10 ns |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Voltage Support | 1.2 V / 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits |
| Package | TQFP-144 (22 × 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +100 °C (Industrial) |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip flash (non-volatile, instant-on) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
5M1270ZT144I5 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 7 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 21 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 31 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 37 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 43 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 49 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 50 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 52 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 53 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 68 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 71 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 72 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 85 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 90 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 96 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 103 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 111 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 117 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Pin 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 121 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 132 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Pin 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 135 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 143 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
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
5M1270ZT144I5 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control I/O Expansion, Automotive Infotainment Bus Bridging, Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic, White-Goods Motor Control, Data Center Board Management, Medical Device Interface Bridging.
Industrial Control I/O Expansion
The 5M1270ZT144I5 expands I/O count on industrial PLC and HMI boards where deterministic logic is required. Its 114 user I/Os and 8 Kbits of user flash handle digital-input de-bouncing, output multiplexing, and encoder interpolation without software overhead. The 10 ns tPD and 201 MHz fMAX are sufficient for high-speed glue logic such as SPI-to-parallel conversion and isolated GPIO expansion. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the industrial –40 °C to +100 °C temperature range suits factory-floor cabinets, and the on-chip flash eliminates the external boot memory typical of small FPGAs, lowering BOM cost.
Recommended
Automotive Infotainment Bus Bridging
In automotive infotainment backplanes, the 5M1270ZT144I5 serves as a fast, deterministic bus bridge between I2C, SPI, and LVDS domains. The 980 macro cells are well matched to protocol-translation state machines, and the 1.2 V to 3.3 V VCCIO banks let a single CPLD drive both modern AP processors and legacy 3.3 V audio CODECs without external level shifters. Per the manufacturer datasheet, its 10 ns propagation delay supports real-time CAN-FD side-band signalling and audio clock fan-out. Designers should note that this part is industrial-grade, not AEC-Q100; for AEC-Q100 applications, choose a qualified MAX V variant or another automotive-validated CPLD.
Recommended
Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic
The 5M1270ZT144I5 is widely deployed on telecom line cards as the deterministic-logic companion to a network processor. It handles SPI/I2C device fan-out, EEPROM emulation, board-level interrupts, and JTAG chain management without occupying the network processor's valuable cycles. The 114 user I/Os accommodate multi-board backplane interfaces, and the 201 MHz fMAX keeps up with high-speed control-plane strobes. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the on-chip flash and 1.8 V core reduce standby power below 100 mW even with full I/O switching, a key requirement for carrier-grade NEBS-compliant shelves.
Recommended
White-Goods Motor Control
In washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerator inverter boards, the 5M1270ZT144I5 orchestrates low-level motor-control glue logic: Hall-sensor decoding, PWM dead-time generation, and fault-input aggregation. The CPLD's instant-on flash configuration removes the boot delay of an FPGA and ensures predictable start-up for safety-critical motor interlocks. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the 1.8 V core plus multi-volt I/O banks interface directly to 3.3 V MCUs and 5 V gate drivers through level shifters. Industrial temperature grading covers the under-cabinet thermal environment of typical home appliances.
Recommended
Data Center Board Management
The 5M1270ZT144I5 functions as a board-management controller companion on server motherboards and storage backplanes, handling power-supply sequencing, hot-swap control, and LED status fan-out. Its non-volatile instant-on behavior is critical for FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) EEPROM emulation and CPLD-driven presence detection. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the 114 I/Os drive multi-rail PG (power-good) chains and I2C bus switches without external buffers, and the 980 macro cells implement complete PMBus-compliant state machines in a single device. Low standby power keeps the BMC rails within strict energy-budget envelopes.
Recommended
Medical Device Interface Bridging
The 5M1270ZT144I5 bridges legacy and modern interfaces in medical imaging carts, patient monitors, and lab analyzers where deterministic logic is mandatory. Its 10 ns tPD keeps real-time ECG/EEG sampling jitter well below the clinical threshold, and the 8 Kbits of user flash store calibration constants and device-ID information. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the 1.8 V core and 3.3 V-tolerant I/Os interface directly to low-power medical MCUs and isolated SPI ADC front-ends. Industrial temperature grading supports the warm thermal envelopes of bedside carts and sterilizable enclosures.
Recommended
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M1270ZT144C5N | 5M1270ZT144C4N | 5M1270ZT144A5N | 5M1270ZF324I5N | 5M1270ZF256I5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | FBGA-324 (different) | FBGA-256 (different) |
| Macro Cells | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 |
| User I/Os | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 212 | 170 |
| Internal Frequency (fMAX) | 201 MHz | 201 MHz | 152 MHz | 201 MHz | 201 MHz | 201 MHz |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Automotive / Extended (-40C to +125C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits |
| Unit Price (USD, qty 1, as of 2026-09-06) | 18.42 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade with 980 macro cells and 201 MHz fMAX (vs 5M1270ZT144C5N)
- Lowest-cost 144-TQFP MAX V option with full speed grade (vs 5M1270ZT144C4N)
- 114 user I/Os in the largest TQFP MAX V variant (vs 5M1270ZF324I5N)
Design Notes
Per the manufacturer datasheet, the 5M1270ZT144I5 requires a stable 1.8 V core supply (VCCINT) with ±5% tolerance and per-bank VCCIO supplies of 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, and add a single 10 µF bulk capacitor near each supply pin group. Estimated: total decoupling budget for a fully populated 144-TQFP board is typically 12-16 × 100 nF ceramics and 4 × 10 µF bulk. Bulk capacitor ground returns should tie directly to the ground plane with two or more vias to minimize inductance.
Reserve four dedicated pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) for the JTAG interface and route them away from high-speed switching signals. Per the manufacturer datasheet, JTAG pins can also be repurposed as user I/O when JTAG is unused, but they lose in-system programmability. Place a JTAG header or test-point cluster near the device for production programming. Series 33 Ω termination resistors on TCK and TMS are recommended for chains longer than 50 mm to suppress ringing.
The 1.8 V VCCINT rail is sensitive to ground bounce during simultaneous switching of multiple I/O banks. Per the manufacturer datasheet, designers should use a solid ground plane under the TQFP-144 footprint and limit the number of simultaneously switching outputs (SSO) per bank to one-quarter of the bank's I/O count for noise-sensitive applications. Estimated: SSO beyond this guideline can cause ground-bounce transients exceeding 200 mV, which may couple into adjacent analog or sensitive digital signals.
Do not leave VCCIO bank supplies floating - even unused banks must be tied to a valid voltage (typically 1.8 V or 3.3 V). Floating VCCIO pins can cause I/O pins to behave unpredictably and may damage the device during hot-plug events. Per the manufacturer datasheet, all four VCCIO banks must be powered, even if their I/Os are not used in the design. Use Quartus II pin planner to verify all banks are properly assigned before generating the programming file.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant per Intel (formerly Altera) MAX V Device Handbook. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; not recommended for automotive safety-critical applications. Halogen-free status not specified in available data.
