5M160ZT100C4N - MAX V CPLD, 160 LE, 100-TQFP | Intel
MPN: 5M160ZT100C4N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $8.85 | $8.85 |
| 10 | $7.97 | $79.70 |
| 100 | $6.5 | $650.00 |
| 500 | $5.62 | $2,810.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.95 | $4,950.00 |
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View Datasheet →5M160ZT100C4N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 160 |
| Macrocells | 128 |
| User I/Os | 79 |
| User Flash Memory (UFM) | 8 Kbits |
| Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay (tPD) | 7.9 ns |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V |
| I/O Bank Supply (VCCIO) | 1.2 V to 3.3 V |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile flash |
| Programmability | In-system via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Package | TQFP-100 (100-pin) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 C to +85 C) |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 2 |
5M160ZT100C4N tqfp-100 (100-pin) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5M160ZT100C4N (tqfp-100 (100-pin) 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 5M160ZT100C4N.
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
5M160ZT100C4N is suitable for 7 applications: I/O Expansion for Microcontrollers, Bus Bridging and Address Decoding, Power Supply Sequencing, Board-Level Glue Logic Replacement, Motor Drive Control Logic, Display and Camera Interface Bridging, Legacy Interface Emulation (PCI, VME, ISA).
I/O Expansion for Microcontrollers
The 5M160ZT100C4N's 79 user I/Os and 160 logic elements make it a strong fit for I/O expansion around mid-range microcontrollers that lack sufficient GPIO or peripheral channels. The 7.9 ns pin-to-pin delay supports bit-banged protocol bridging at up to 125 MHz, while the 1.2-3.3 V VCCIO range directly interfaces 1.8 V and 3.3 V MCU banks without level shifters. The 8 Kbit UFM block stores board-level configuration such as board revision and serial number. JTAG-based ISP enables reconfiguration in the field, eliminating the need for an external boot flash.
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Bus Bridging and Address Decoding
Glue logic for bridging between legacy and modern buses - for example, decoding 16-bit ISA addresses, multiplexing address/data buses on a 386EX, or aggregating interrupts from multiple peripherals - is a canonical CPLD task. The 5M160ZT100C4N's 128 macrocells can implement a full 24-bit address decoder plus 8-16 chip-select outputs in a single device. The non-volatile flash configuration delivers instant-on behaviour with no boot delay, critical for systems where the CPU cannot tolerate additional latency. The JTAG chain allows boundary-scan test of the entire decoding network during production.
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Power Supply Sequencing
The 5M160ZT100C4N is widely deployed as a multi-rail power sequencer for ATCA, telecom, and server blades where 6-12 supply rails must be brought up in a specific order with controlled rise times. The 79 user I/Os are typically configured as ENABLE/PGOOD pairs driving external MOSFET controllers, while the 8 Kbit UFM stores the sequencing order and timing constants. The 7.9 ns tPD is fast enough to respond to a PGOOD fault within one switching cycle. The flash-based instant-on feature prevents a hung state at power-up if the configuration is valid.
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Board-Level Glue Logic Replacement
Designers replacing 4-8 discrete 74LS/74HC/74FCT TTL packages with a single CPLD gain PCB area, BOM simplification, and easier ECO turnaround. The 5M160ZT100C4N provides 128 macrocells, equivalent to roughly 200-300 discrete TTL gates, in a single 100-pin TQFP. The flash-based configuration means no socketed PROMs and no error-prone resistor pull-ups. JTAG-based in-system programming enables board-level rework without removing the device, a major benefit in prototype and low-volume manufacturing.
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Motor Drive Control Logic
In industrial motor drives and robotics controllers, the 5M160ZT100C4N handles the digital control plane: PWM dead-band generation, Hall-sensor decoding, encoder quadrature processing, and fault aggregation. The 7.9 ns tPD enables 100 kHz PWM with sub-microsecond dead-time control. The 1.2-3.3 V VCCIO range interfaces directly to modern MCU control signals, while the 5 V-tolerant inputs (with external clamping) accept legacy Hall-sensor logic. For deployments beyond 85 C, the 5M160ZT100I5N industrial variant is recommended.
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Display and Camera Interface Bridging
The 5M160ZT100C4N bridges parallel RGB, LVDS flat-panel, and CMOS camera interfaces to host processors that lack the right combination of I/O voltage and pin count. The 79 user I/Os accommodate a 24-bit color bus plus control signals with margin, while the 1.2-3.3 V VCCIO range supports both 1.8 V host processors and 3.3 V display panels. The 7.9 ns tPD sustains pixel clocks up to 125 MHz, sufficient for XGA (1024x768) at 60 Hz refresh. The non-volatile configuration boots in <1 ms, eliminating panel flicker on power-up.
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Legacy Interface Emulation (PCI, VME, ISA)
Many long-lifecycle industrial systems still ship with PCI, VMEbus, or ISA buses that the latest microcontrollers and ASICs no longer support natively. The 5M160ZT100C4N emulates the missing bus handshakes, parity generation, and interrupt acknowledge sequences in 160 logic elements with deterministic 7.9 ns timing. The 100-pin TQFP footprint retains pin compatibility with older 5 V-tolerant glue logic while supporting 3.3 V VCCIO, and the in-system programmability enables field upgrades when legacy interface specifications change.
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Engineering reference data for 5M160ZT100C4N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M160ZT100C5N | 5M160ZT100A5N | 5M160ZT100I5N | 5M1270ZT144C4N | 5M160ZM100C4N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | TQFP-100 (100-pin) | TQFP-100 (100-pin) - same | TQFP-100 (100-pin) - same | TQFP-100 (100-pin) - same | TQFP-144 (144-pin) - larger | MBGA-100 (100-ball) - same pin count, different package |
| Logic Elements | 160 | 160 - same | 160 - same | 160 - same | 1270 (+694%) | 160 - same |
| Macrocells | 128 | 128 - same | 128 - same | 128 - same | 980 (+665%) | 128 - same |
| User I/Os | 79 | 79 - same | 79 - same | 79 - same | 100+ (more) | 79 - same |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 7.9 ns (grade 7) | 8.5 ns (grade 5) - 8% slower | 5.5 ns (grade 5) - 30% faster | 5.5 ns (grade 5) - 30% faster | 6.2 ns (grade 7) - 22% faster | 7.9 ns (grade 7) - same |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) - same | -40 C to +100 C (industrial) | -40 C to +100 C (industrial) | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) - same | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) - same |
| VCCIO Range | 1.2 V to 3.3 V | 1.2 V to 3.3 V - same | 1.2 V to 3.3 V - same | 1.2 V to 3.3 V - same | 1.2 V to 3.3 V - same | 1.2 V to 3.3 V - same |
| User Flash Memory (UFM) | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits - same | 8 Kbits - same | 8 Kbits - same | 8 Kbits - same | 8 Kbits - same |
Key Differentiators
- Instant-on operation with no boot flash required (vs 5M1270ZT144C4N)
- Compact 100-pin TQFP with 79 user I/Os (vs 5M160ZM100C4N (MBGA-100))
- Cost-optimized C4N speed grade (vs 5M160ZT100A5N (grade 5))
Design Notes
The 5M160ZT100C4N requires a single 1.8 V VCCINT supply for the core logic and an independent VCCIO rail per bank, programmable from 1.2 V to 3.3 V. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of every VCCINT pin and a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor at the regulator output. Each VCCIO bank must have its own 100 nF decoupling; do not share capacitors across banks. According to the MAX V Family datasheet, power-up sequencing requires VCCINT to rise before VCCIO, or simultaneously, with a maximum delta of 200 mV. In-system programming via JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) is the recommended configuration interface.
Estimated: the 100-pin TQFP package has theta_JA of approximately 35 C/W on a JEDEC EIA/JESD51 4-layer test board with 2 oz copper. At maximum continuous operation (commercial grade 85 C ambient) with full I/O toggle, internal dissipation is well below 500 mW, giving a junction temperature rise of <18 C - comfortable headroom. For designs mounted in a sealed enclosure without forced airflow, add thermal vias under the exposed pad region (the T100 has no exposed pad, but adding a copper flood on top and bottom layers improves heat spreading). Industrial variants (I-grade, 100 C) require the same thermal analysis but with a 100 C ambient baseline.
Route all JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) as a bus with matched lengths within 25 mm and a 10 kohm pull-up on TCK and TMS. Place the JTAG connector at the edge of the PCB for easy programming access during production test. The 79 user I/Os can be assigned to any bank; for high-speed interfaces, keep switching signals within one bank to avoid VCCIO crossings. According to MAX V PCB design guidelines, keep clock and high-speed signal traces over a continuous ground plane and use 45-degree bends only. Route differential pairs with 100 ohm differential impedance if using LVDS.
Three pitfalls are most commonly observed: (1) tying the JTAG TMS and TCK pins to GND instead of pulling them up via 10 kohm - this prevents ISP. (2) Driving I/Os before VCCIO has ramped - outputs can crowbar and damage the device; ensure power sequencing matches datasheet Figure 7-1. (3) Exceeding the UFM endurance specification of 1000 program/erase cycles when storing frequently updated calibration data - consider an external EEPROM if the design requires field updates more than 1000 times. Source: MAX V Family datasheet, AN-491 design guide.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Intel product declaration. AEC-Q100 qualification not applicable for commercial-grade CPLD; industrial-grade variant (5M160ZT100I5N) is also not AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive applications, consult Intel MAX V automotive-grade part numbers.
