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5M160ZE64I5 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Device Family MAX V
Device Type SPLD / CPLD
Logic Elements 160
User I/Os 54
Total Pins 64
Package EQFP-64 (Plastic, 9 x 9 mm, 0.40 mm pitch)
Mounting Type Surface Mount (Gull Wing)
Configuration Memory Flash, non-volatile
Internal User Flash (UFM) 8 Kbits
Internal Frequency (max) 118.3 MHz
Propagation Delay (tPD, max) 7.9 ns
Internal Frequency (typical) 184 MHz
Supply Voltage VCCINT 1.8 V (typ)
I/O Supply Voltage VCCIO 1.2 V to 3.3 V (MultiVolt)
Operating Temperature -40C to +100C (industrial, I-grade)
Programming Interface JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) + ISP
RoHS Status Compliant

5M160ZE64I5 Pin Configuration

QFP-64 Package Pinout Diagram QFP-64 10x10mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 16 QFP-64
Pin 1 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 2 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 3 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 4 GND — Ground
Pin 5 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 6 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 7 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 8 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 9 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 10 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 11 GND — Ground
Pin 12 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 13 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 14 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 15 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 16 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 17 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 18 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 19 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 20 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 21 GND — Ground
Pin 22 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 23 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 24 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 25 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 26 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Pin 27 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Pin 28 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Pin 29 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Pin 30 GND — Ground
Pin 31 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Pin 32 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Pin 33 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Pin 34 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Pin 35 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 36 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 37 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 38 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 39 GND — Ground
Pin 40 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 41 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Pin 42 TDI — JTAG Test Data In (IEEE 1149.1)
Pin 43 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin 44 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pin 45 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pin 46 GND — Ground
Pin 47 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (1.2 V - 3.3 V)
Pin 48 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (1.2 V - 3.3 V)
Pin 49 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 50 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 51 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 52 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Pin 53 GND — Ground
Pin 54 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 55 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 56 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 57 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Pin 58 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (1.2 V - 3.3 V)
Pin 59 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (1.2 V - 3.3 V)
Pin 60 GND — Ground
Pin 61 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Pin 62 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Pin 63 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Pin 64 I/O — User I/O bank 4

Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics

Safe Operating Area Chart Default safe operating area chart for 5M160ZE64I5 Drain-to-Source Voltage (Vds) Drain Current (Id)

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

5M160ZE64I5 is suitable for 6 applications: Bus-Bridging and Glue Logic, I/O Expansion and Level Translation, Power Sequencing and Reset Distribution, LED Display Driving and Scan Control, Industrial Control State Machines, Replacing Discrete 74-Series Logic.

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Bus-Bridging and Glue Logic

The 5M160ZE64I5 is well suited to bridge legacy parallel buses (e.g., 8/16-bit 5V-tolerant interfaces) to modern 1.8 V or 3.3 V MCUs thanks to its 54 MultiVolt I/O pins that support 1.2 V to 3.3 V levels in independently configurable banks. The 7.9 ns tPD lets it register and re-time signals within a single bus cycle, while 160 Logic Elements are enough to implement several bus-state machines concurrently. Instant-on flash configuration means the bridge is active within microseconds of power-up, eliminating the boot-delay seen with SRAM-based FPGAs. Engineers typically use the Quartus Prime II toolchain to compile the bridge Verilog and program via JTAG.

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I/O Expansion and Level Translation

With 54 user I/Os and MultiVolt I/O banks, the 5M160ZE64I5 acts as a flexible I/O expander that can simultaneously drive 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V peripherals from a single 1.8 V core supply. The flash-based non-volatile configuration lets it hold its expansion personality across power cycles without an external PROM. Designers use the device to fan-out GPIOs from a pin-limited MCU, translate between SD card and SoC voltage rails, or build hot-swap controllers. Compared to discrete level shifters the CPLD approach reduces BOM count and offers software-reconfigurable pin direction and pull-ups.

Power Sequencing and Reset Distribution

The 5M160ZE64I5 is commonly used as a programmable power-sequencer and reset-distributor in industrial and telecom boards. Its 160 Logic Elements and 54 I/Os are sufficient to monitor up to a dozen power-good lines, generate sequenced enable signals with millisecond delays, and drive multiple reset outputs with defined pulse widths. The 1.8 V core operates directly from an intermediate system rail, and the I/O banks can handshake with 3.3 V supervisors without external glue. Predictable 7.9 ns tPD helps the sequencer react quickly to fault conditions, and the JTAG interface lets firmware updates of the sequence be pushed in-system.

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LED Display Driving and Scan Control

Industrial and signage LED displays rely on fast row-scan multiplexing that benefits from the deterministic timing of a CPLD like the 5M160ZE64I5. With 54 I/Os it can directly drive multiplexed 7-segment or dot-matrix panels up to 16 rows without an external driver, and its 118.3 MHz fMAX keeps refresh rates well above the flicker threshold. The built-in 8 Kbit user flash memory (UFM) can store brightness tables and animation patterns in non-volatile storage, accessed via JTAG or a simple SPI interface. The industrial -40C to +100C range matches outdoor and factory-floor thermal requirements without derating.

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Industrial Control State Machines

PLC-style controllers and motor-drive signal-conditioning boards often need deterministic state machines that the 5M160ZE64I5 implements in 160 Logic Elements with predictable, single-clock-cycle latency. The 1.8 V core plus MultiVolt I/O lets the CPLD sit directly on a 24 V industrial bus after isolation, communicating with 3.3 V sensors and 5 V actuators from the same die. The non-volatile flash configuration boots into a known-good state on every power cycle, a critical feature for safety-rated machinery. Combined with the JTAG interface, field upgrades of the state machine are possible without removing the part from the panel.

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Replacing Discrete 74-Series Logic

Designers often replace dozens of 74HC/74AHC/74LVT glue-logic gates with a single 5M160ZE64I5 to save PCB area, reduce BOM, and gain reconfigurability. A 64-pin EQFP part replaces tens of SOT-23 and SOIC gates while exposing the logic as Quartus Verilog rather than hard-wired traces. The instant-on flash configuration means no boot delay, and JTAG programming lets the logic be updated at the factory or in the field. Power consumption is comparable to a handful of CMOS gates at the -40C to +100C industrial temperature grade.

What is the operating temperature range of 5M160ZE64I5?
The 5M160ZE64I5 operates over an industrial temperature range of -40C to +100C, indicated by the "I" in the part number suffix. This makes it suitable for industrial enclosures, factory automation, and outdoor equipment that must survive extended ambient swings. The MAX V family datasheet (MAX V Device Handbook) defines the I-grade operating junction range the same way across the family.
How many user I/Os does 5M160ZE64I5 provide?
The 5M160ZE64I5 provides 54 user I/O pins on its 64-pin EQFP package, with the remaining 10 pins allocated to power, ground, JTAG, and configuration. According to the MAX V Device Handbook, the LE-to-IO ratio of 160:54 makes this part well-suited for bus-bridging and discrete-glue-logic replacement tasks that need more I/O than a small SPLD but less than a mid-density FPGA.
What is the maximum clock frequency of 5M160ZE64I5?
The 5M160ZE64I5 supports a maximum clock frequency of 118.3 MHz on internal global clock networks, with a pin-to-pin propagation delay (tPD) of 7.9 ns. This combination allows it to clock synchronous interfaces such as SPI at high Mbit/s rates and to keep state machines comfortably above audio and industrial control bandwidths. The 184 MHz figure cited on some distributor pages is the internal performance figure used by Quartus timing analysis.
Where to download the 5M160ZE64I5 datasheet PDF?
The 5M160ZE64I5 datasheet is contained within the Altera/Intel MAX V Device Handbook, which is hosted on the Altera archive at alterasemi.com and on the official Intel FPGA documentation portal. The handbook provides DC and switching characteristics, JTAG programming flow, and package mechanical drawings for the entire MAX V family including the 5M160ZE64I5. According to distributor listings, the document is approximately 166 pages covering all MAX V speed/power/package combinations.
Is 5M160ZE64I5 in stock at distributors?
According to DigiKey listing 544-2970-ND for the 5M160ZE64I5N variant and Mouser listing for the same part, the part is generally available with typical small-quantity stock. The lead time is standard catalog lead time as of 2026-09-06. For up-to-the-minute stock and pricing, check DigiKey, Mouser, LCSC Electronics, and the Octopart aggregator which compiles all distributor inventories in one view.
What is the price of 5M160ZE64I5?
The 5M160ZE64I5 lists at approximately $6.36 per unit at LCSC Electronics as of 2026-09-06 for qty-1, with distributor pricing at DigiKey and Mouser tracking in the same range. Volume discounts kick in at 10-piece, 100-piece, 500-piece, and 1000-piece quantity breaks, where the unit price can fall below $4.10. Prices vary with distributor stock and lead time, so always confirm the latest quote before placing a production order.
What is the lead time for 5M160ZE64I5?
Lead time for the 5M160ZE64I5 is typically catalog stock (immediate to a few days) at major distributors like DigiKey and Mouser as of 2026-09-06. Because the MAX V family is in active production by Intel, there is no current EOL or NRND notice on this part. For high-volume production orders (multi-thousand pieces), allow 6 to 12 weeks for factory-direct scheduling through an Intel franchised distributor.
Where to buy 5M160ZE64I5 online?
The 5M160ZE64I5 can be purchased online from DigiKey (part number 544-2970-ND for the N-suffix variant), Mouser, LCSC Electronics, Microchip USA, Vyrian, and Octopart-aggregated distributors as of 2026-09-06. For prototype quantities the LCSC listing at around $6.36 each offers a fast path; for production volumes, DigiKey and Mouser provide the strongest supply-chain documentation. Always compare the on-page stock and price using Octopart before committing to a distributor.
What is the difference between 5M160ZE64I5 and 5M160ZE64C5?
The 5M160ZE64I5 and 5M160ZE64C5 are the same MAX V device in the same EQFP-64 package, with the only difference being the operating temperature grade: the "I" suffix denotes the industrial grade (-40C to +100C) while the "C" suffix denotes the commercial grade (0C to +85C). Both parts share identical speed/power grade, Logic Elements, and I/O count, so they are drop-in replacements for one another when the design operates within the commercial range. The MAX V datasheet specifies identical DC and switching characteristics for both grades except for the thermal limits.
What is the difference between 5M160ZE64I5 and 5M160ZE64I4?
The 5M160ZE64I5 is the speed grade "5" variant while the 5M160ZE64I4 is the speed grade "4" variant; in MAX V nomenclature the larger speed-grade number indicates a faster device. Specifically, the -5 grade offers a faster tPD and higher internal fMAX than the -4 grade in the same package. Both share the same 1.8 V core, JTAG interface, and EQFP-64 footprint, making them pin-compatible; the -5 grade is the better choice when timing margins are tight, and the -4 is a fine drop-in for designs where the slower grade still meets fMAX requirements.
When should I choose 5M160ZE64I5 over 5M1270ZT144I5?
Choose the 5M160ZE64I5 when you need the smallest, lowest-power MAX V CPLD with 160 Logic Elements in a compact 9 x 9 mm EQFP-64 footprint. Choose the 5M1270ZT144I5 when your design needs more Logic Elements (1270 LEs), more user I/Os (up to 100+), and the larger TQFP-144 or EQFP-144 packages. Both share the Quartus Prime toolchain and the same JTAG programming interface, so development effort is identical. For pure glue-logic with under 200 LEs the 5M160ZE64I5 is the better cost-and-PCB-area choice.
Can 5M1270ZF256I7N replace 5M160ZE64I5 directly?
No. The 5M1270ZF256I7N is a MAX V device with 1270 Logic Elements in a 256-ball FBGA package, while the 5M160ZE64I5 has 160 Logic Elements in an EQFP-64 package. They are not pin-compatible: the FBGA-256 footprint and EQFP-64 land pattern do not match, and the 5M1270 has roughly eight times the LE count. According to the MAX V Device Handbook, swapping between MAX V devices requires re-synthesising the design and laying out a new PCB; the 5M160ZE64I5 should be replaced by another EQFP-64 part instead.
What is the best drop-in replacement for 5M160ZE64I5?
The best drop-in replacements for the 5M160ZE64I5 are other 5M160ZE64 MAX V variants in the same EQFP-64 footprint: the 5M160ZE64I5N (Pb-free finish), 5M160ZE64I4N (speed grade -4), 5M160ZE64C5N (commercial grade), 5M160ZE64C5 (commercial speed grade -5), 5M160ZE64C4N, and 5M160ZE64A5N (extended grade). All share the same 64-pin EQFP land pattern, same 160 LEs, and same JTAG chain as the target part, so a board rework is not required. Choose based on the temperature grade and speed grade your design needs.
Hey Google, what are the key specifications of 5M160ZE64I5?
The 5M160ZE64I5 key specifications are: 160 Logic Elements, 54 user I/Os, 64-pin EQFP plastic package (9 x 9 mm, 0.40 mm pitch), 7.9 ns pin-to-pin propagation delay, 118.3 MHz maximum internal clock frequency, 1.8 V core (VCCINT), 1.2 V to 3.3 V MultiVolt I/O banks (VCCIO), 8 Kbit built-in user flash memory, JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) programming interface, and -40C to +100C industrial operating temperature range. According to the MAX V Device Handbook, the device is flash-based and non-volatile with instant-on configuration at power-up.
What Lattice or Microchip equivalent exists for 5M160ZE64I5?
As of 2026-09-06, no third-party CPLD has been verified by the Intel/Altera cross-reference to be pin-compatible with the 5M160ZE64I5 in the EQFP-64 footprint; the verified substitute list in the Altera cross-reference data points only to other MAX V 5M160ZE64 variants (same-brand drop-ins). Lattice ismMACH4 and Microchip ATF1500-series CPLDs exist at similar LE counts but use different packages and pinouts, so they require a PCB redesign rather than a drop-in swap. Engineers needing a third-source equivalent should plan a layout migration rather than expecting a direct drop-in replacement.

Engineering reference data for 5M160ZE64I5 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the 5M160ZE64I5 when your design needs up to 160 Logic Elements of glue logic, bus-bridging, or level translation in an industrial-temperature part (-40C to +100C) on a compact 9 x 9 mm PCB. Pick the 5M160ZE64I5N if you need the Pb-free finish explicitly required by your customer or by RoHS documentation. Choose the 5M160ZE64I4N when timing margins are loose and you can accept a slightly slower speed grade for cost savings. Choose the 5M160ZE64C5 / C5N if the system operates only in the commercial 0C to +85C range. Move to the 5M1270ZT144I5 or 5M1270ZF256I7N only if your LE or I/O demand exceeds what 160 LEs / 54 I/Os can supply - those parts use larger TQFP-144 / FBGA-256 packages, not the EQFP-64 footprint.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product 5M160ZE64I5N 5M160ZE64I4N 5M160ZE64C5N 5M160ZE64C5 5M160ZE64C4N 5M160ZE64A5N
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package EQFP-64 (9x9 mm, 0.40 mm pitch) EQFP-64 - same EQFP-64 - same EQFP-64 - same EQFP-64 - same EQFP-64 - same EQFP-64 - same
Logic Elements 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
User I/Os 54 54 54 54 54 54 54
Speed Grade -5 (fastest) -5 -4 (slower) -5 -5 -4 (slower) -5
Temperature Grade Industrial -40C to +100C Industrial Industrial Commercial 0C to +85C Commercial 0C to +85C Commercial 0C to +85C Extended (A-grade)
Propagation Delay tPD (max) 7.9 ns 7.9 ns Slower (grade -4) 7.9 ns 7.9 ns Slower (grade -4) 7.9 ns
Max Internal Frequency 118.3 MHz 118.3 MHz Lower (grade -4) 118.3 MHz 118.3 MHz Lower (grade -4) 118.3 MHz
VCCINT 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V
Configuration Memory Flash (non-volatile) Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash

Key Differentiators

  • Smallest MAX V CPLD with full industrial temp grade (vs 5M1270ZT144I5)
  • Same-package pin-compatible across all temperature and speed grades (vs 5M160ZE64C5)
  • MultiVolt I/O supports mixed-voltage interfaces on one die (vs Discrete 74-series level shifters)

Design Notes

Estimated: with VCCINT = 1.8 V at ~25 mA typical core current and VCCIO = 3.3 V at ~10 mA for 54 active I/Os, total steady-state power is approximately 0.08 W. Provide at least one 0.1 uF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitor at each VCCINT pin and one at each VCCIO pin, placed within 3 mm of the package pad. Add a 4.7 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic cap at the supply entry to the CPLD region. Failure to decouple properly can show up as JTAG programming errors and intermittent I/O glitches.

The 64-pin EQFP package is 9 x 9 mm with 0.40 mm pin pitch and gull-wing leads. Use a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane beneath the device to keep the JTAG signals clean and to provide a thermal sink for the low-power die. Keep TCK away from fast-switching I/O traces; if routing density forces proximity, add a ground guard trace between TCK and adjacent signals. Pull TMS and TDI up to VCCIO through 10 kohm resistors if the JTAG chain is unused, to keep the TAP controller in a benign state.

Do not drive the JTAG TCK pin with a faster signal than the device's ISP limit, or programming will fail intermittently. Do not leave unused I/O pins floating - configure them as outputs driving low in the Quartus pin-assignment file to minimise leakage and EMI. Mixing VCCIO banks above 3.3 V is not supported; design all bank voltages within the 1.2 V to 3.3 V MultiVolt range stated in the MAX V Device Handbook. Finally, verify the device's industrial -40C to +100C range meets your enclosure's worst-case ambient, especially in unventilated outdoor cabinets.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Lead Free
Yes
Halogen Free
Unknown
Conflict Minerals
Compliant

RoHS compliance per Intel/Altera MAX V product family documentation. Lead-free finish on the N-suffix variants; non-N variants should be qualified against your RoHS scope. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial/industrial CPLD, not an automotive-qualified IC.

Data verified on: 2026-09-06 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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