5M240ZM100C4N - 192-Macrocell MAX V CPLD | Intel | 100-MBGA
MPN: 5M240ZM100C4N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $8.42 | $8.42 |
| 10 | $7.58 | $75.80 |
| 100 | $6.41 | $641.00 |
| 500 | $5.36 | $2,680.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.62 | $4,620.00 |
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View Datasheet β5M240ZM100C4N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V |
| Device Family | 5M240Z |
| Macro Cells | 192 |
| Logic Elements (typical) | 240 |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 184.1 MHz |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 7.5 ns |
| Supply Voltage - Core | 1.71 V to 1.89 V (1.8 V nominal) |
| Global Clocks | 4 |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip flash (non-volatile) |
| Programmable via JTAG | Yes |
| Package | 100-ball Micro FBGA (MBGA, 8x8 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes |
| Speed Grade | C4 (tPD ~7.5 ns) |
5M240ZM100C4N Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | I/O β User I/O (bank-dependent voltage tolerance) |
| Pin A2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin A3 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin A4 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin A5 | GND β Ground |
| Pin A6 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin A7 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin A8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin A9 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin A10 | VCCIO β I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin B1 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin B2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin B3 | GND β Ground |
| Pin B4 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin B5 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin B6 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin B7 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin B8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin B9 | GND β Ground |
| Pin B10 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin C1 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin C2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin C3 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin C4 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pin C5 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin C6 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin C7 | GND β Ground |
| Pin C8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin C9 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin C10 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin D1 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin D2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin D3 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin D4 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin D5 | GND β Ground |
| Pin D6 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin D7 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin D8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin D9 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin D10 | VCCIO β I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin E1 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin E2 | GND β Ground |
| Pin E3 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin E4 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin E5 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin E6 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin E7 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin E8 | GND β Ground |
| Pin E9 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin E10 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin F1 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin F2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin F3 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin F4 | GND β Ground |
| Pin F5 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin F6 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin F7 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin F8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin F9 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin F10 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin G1 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin G2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin G3 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pin G4 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin G5 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin G6 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin G7 | GND β Ground |
| Pin G8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin G9 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin G10 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin H1 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin H2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin H3 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin H4 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin H5 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin H6 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin H7 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin H8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin H9 | GND β Ground |
| Pin H10 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin J1 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin J2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin J3 | GND β Ground |
| Pin J4 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin J5 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin J6 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin J7 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin J8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin J9 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin J10 | VCCIO β I/O bank supply voltage |
| Pin K1 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin K2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin K3 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin K4 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin K5 | GND β Ground |
| Pin K6 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin K7 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin K8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin K9 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin K10 | I/O β User I/O |
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
5M240ZM100C4N is suitable for 6 applications: I/O Expansion and Voltage Level Shifting, Bus Bridging and Protocol Translation, Power-Up Sequencing and Power Management, Glue Logic Replacement, Industrial Control and Motor Drive I/O, Consumer Electronics and Display Interfaces.
I/O Expansion and Voltage Level Shifting
The 5M240ZM100C4N is well suited for I/O expansion between processors and peripherals operating at mixed voltage levels. Its multi-voltage I/O bank interface (1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V tolerant) lets the 192-macrocell device directly bridge a 3.3V host MCU to 1.8V peripherals without external level shifters, while 240 typical logic elements provide ample headroom for custom glue logic. Designers typically place the CPLD between the processor bus and peripheral connector traces, using Quartus Prime-assigned pin assignments to map arbitrary signal combinations. Compared to discrete 74-series logic, this approach reduces board area by 50-70% and improves timing margins via deterministic 7.5 ns pin-to-pin propagation delay.
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Bus Bridging and Protocol Translation
Engineers frequently deploy the 5M240ZM100C4N as a bus bridge between incompatible protocols (e.g., SPI to parallel, I2C to GPIO, UART to LVDS). With 192 macrocells and 4 global clocks, the device can handle multi-clock domain translation at speeds up to 184.1 MHz. The non-volatile flash configuration ensures instant-on protocol conversion without boot-time latency, and JTAG in-system programmability allows field upgrades. A typical design uses the CPLD to convert a 50 MHz SPI bus to an 8-bit parallel interface for legacy peripherals, with the 7.5 ns tPD keeping setup/hold margins comfortable. This avoids the cost and complexity of an FPGA plus external boot PROM.
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Power-Up Sequencing and Power Management
The 5M240ZM100C4N excels at multi-rail power sequencing logic in systems with 4-8 supply rails. Its instant-on flash-based configuration starts executing logic within microseconds of VCC ramp, making it ideal for controlling MOSFET gate drivers, supervisor ICs, and enable pins of downstream regulators. The 1.8V core draws minimal quiescent current, and the device can monitor PG (power-good) signals to enforce turn-on ordering. A common pattern uses the CPLD to delay each rail by 10-50 ms via internal counter chains, ensuring downstream converters never see input voltage before their bias rails are stable. This is more reliable than discrete RC delay networks and is field-reprogrammable.
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Glue Logic Replacement
Designers replace 3-8 discrete 74-series TTL/CMOS logic packages with a single 5M240ZM100C4N, reducing BOM cost and PCB area while gaining design flexibility. The 192 macrocells can implement dozens of gates, muxes, latches, and simple state machines, all re-programmable via JTAG if design changes arise. The 100-ball MBGA package (8x8 mm) fits in the footprint of 3-4 SOIC-14 packages, and the 1.8V core with multi-voltage I/O tolerates 3.3V legacy signals. The 7.5 ns tPD is fast enough for most glue-logic timing paths, and the instant-on flash configuration eliminates the boot PROM needed by SRAM-based FPGAs.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Motor Drive I/O
The 5M240ZM100C4N is widely used in industrial PLC and motor-drive systems for encoder input processing, PWM signal generation, and fault-logic aggregation. With 4 global clocks and deterministic 7.5 ns propagation delay, it can debounce and decode quadrature encoder signals at high RPM while simultaneously generating synchronized PWM outputs. The commercial 0C to +85C temperature range suits factory-floor enclosures, and the MBGA package withstands typical industrial shock and vibration profiles. When paired with isolation barriers and gate drivers, the CPLD provides the deterministic, low-latency logic required for safe motor commutation.
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Consumer Electronics and Display Interfaces
Consumer products use the 5M240ZM100C4N to bridge LCD/OLED display controllers to host processors, implement backlight dimming via PWM, and aggregate touch-panel interrupt signals. Its low static power and small 8x8 mm MBGA footprint make it attractive for handheld and wearable designs where board space and battery life are critical. The 184.1 MHz internal frequency supports pixel clock rates typical of small-form-factor LCD panels, and the multi-voltage I/O banks interface directly to 1.8V display ICs and 3.3V host SoCs without level shifters. Designers typically use Quartus Prime to implement a custom display timing controller in less than a day.
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Engineering reference data for 5M240ZM100C4N β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M240ZM100A5N | 5M240ZM100I5N | 5M160ZM100C5N | 5M160ZM100C4N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 100-ball Micro FBGA (MBGA, 8x8 mm) | 100-ball Micro FBGA (MBGA) | 100-ball Micro FBGA (MBGA) | 100-ball Micro FBGA (MBGA) | 100-ball Micro FBGA (MBGA) |
| Macro Cells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 160 (-17%) | 160 (-17%) |
| Speed Grade | C4 (~7.5 ns tPD) | C5 (~5.5 ns tPD, +27% faster) | C5 (~5.5 ns tPD, +27% faster) | C5 (~5.5 ns tPD, +27% faster) | C4 (~7.5 ns tPD) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +125C (automotive) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.71V to 1.89V (1.8V nominal) | 1.71V to 1.89V | 1.71V to 1.89V | 1.71V to 1.89V | 1.71V to 1.89V |
| Max Internal Frequency | 184.1 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Family | MAX V | MAX V | MAX V | MAX V | MAX V |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest-cost speed option in the 192-macrocell, 100-MBGA MAX V family (vs 5M240ZM100C5N)
- Same die as industrial and automotive variants, but commercial temp grade only (vs 5M240ZM100I5N)
- Higher macrocell density than the 160-Macrocell variants in the same package (vs 5M160ZM100C4N)
Design Notes
The 5M240ZM100C4N requires two separate power rails: VCCINT (1.71V to 1.89V, 1.8V nominal) for the core logic, and VCCIO for each I/O bank. Decoupling requires at least one 0.1uF ceramic capacitor per rail placed within 5 mm of the supply pins, plus a bulk 4.7uF to 10uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor. Power-up sequencing: VCCINT must ramp monotonically to 0.9V within 1 ms; if VCCIO ramps before VCCINT, the I/O pins may drive indeterminate states. The MAX V device is tolerant of either rail coming up first per Intel's MAX V handbook.
The 100-ball Micro FBGA package uses 0.5 mm ball pitch and requires fanout via microvia or 4-mil trace/spacing PCB technology. Place a continuous ground plane on the layer directly beneath the package to provide a low-impedance return path and to limit crosstalk on high-speed I/O. Avoid routing signal traces beneath the package balls. Use the Intel-recommended land pattern (non-soldermask-defined pads) and ensure the reflow peak temperature does not exceed 245C for lead-free assembly to prevent ball collapse.
Common pitfalls when designing with the 5M240ZM100C4N include: (1) forgetting to assign JTAG pins (TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO) in the Quartus pinout file - if any are left unassigned they may float and cause boundary-scan failures; (2) exceeding the maximum I/O count per bank which varies with VCCIO voltage; (3) using the wrong speed grade suffix in the Quartus device selection, which causes the fitter to use incorrect timing models; (4) not enabling the internal pull-up resistors on unused I/O pins, which leaves inputs floating and draws extra current. Always validate the design with the Quartus timing analyzer before generating the programming file.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Intel MAX V product family declaration. Lead-free reflow compatible. Commercial temperature grade only - choose 5M240ZM100I5N for industrial grade or 5M240ZM100A5N for AEC-Q100 automotive qualification.