5M40ZE64C4N - MAX V CPLD, 32 LE, 64-EQFP, Low-Power | Intel
MPN: 5M40ZE64C4N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| 10 | $2.55 | $25.50 |
| 100 | $2.2 | $220.00 |
| 500 | $1.92 | $960.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.7 | $1,700.00 |
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5M40ZE64C4N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 32 |
| User Flash Memory | 4 Kbit |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD1) | 7.5 ns |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 184 MHz |
| Number of I/O Pins | 30 (approx.) |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V |
| I/O Bank Voltage | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm flash-based CMOS |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile flash (internal) |
| Programmable Pull-up Resistors | Yes (per-pin, internal) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) |
| Package | EQFP-64 (Plastic Enhanced QFP, 64 pins) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
5M40ZE64C4N eqfp-64 (plastic enhanced qfp, 64 pins) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5M40ZE64C4N (eqfp-64 (plastic enhanced qfp, 64 pins) package) with 30 (approx.) pins. 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 5M40ZE64C4N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 30 (approx.) pins (digital package)
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
5M40ZE64C4N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial I/O Expansion and Bus Bridging, Power Supply Sequencing and Supervisory Logic, Telecom Line Card Glue Logic, Consumer Electronics State-Machine Control, Legacy FPGA I/O Bank Expansion, Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety).
Industrial I/O Expansion and Bus Bridging
The 5M40ZE64C4N is well suited for industrial I/O expansion and bus-bridging applications. Its 32 logic elements, 7.5 ns pin-to-pin delay, and 184 MHz maximum internal frequency are sufficient for address decoding, chip-select generation, and protocol translation between legacy parallel buses. According to the MAX V datasheet, the multi-voltage I/O bank architecture supports 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V logic without external level shifters, which simplifies industrial PLC designs. Internal pull-up resistors reduce external component count, while non-volatile flash configuration guarantees deterministic start-up behavior for fail-safe industrial systems. The 64-pin EQFP package is footprint-compatible with other MAX V EQFP-64 variants, enabling upward migration as designs grow.
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Power Supply Sequencing and Supervisory Logic
The 5M40ZE64C4N is commonly used in power-supply sequencing and supervisory logic for multi-rail systems. Its instant-on non-volatile flash configuration means the device is active at the first valid power rail, well before any FPGA or ASIC completes its boot sequence. The 32 logic elements are adequate for sequencing 4 to 6 power rails, implementing watchdog timers, and asserting reset signals based on monitored voltages. According to the MAX V datasheet, the device's low standby current makes it appropriate for always-on supervisory blocks. Designers can implement state machines that meet safety standards for hot-swap and ATX-style power architectures using the CPLD's deterministic timing guarantees.
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Telecom Line Card Glue Logic
Telecom line-card designs frequently deploy the 5M40ZE64C4N for glue logic between framer ICs, SERDES devices, and backplane transceivers. Its 7.5 ns propagation delay enables reliable interfacing with TDM and low-speed SERDES lanes, while 32 logic elements suffice for channelized mux/demux, parity generation, and alarm aggregation. According to the MAX V datasheet, JTAG in-system programmability simplifies field upgrades across thousands of deployed line cards. The non-volatile configuration eliminates any risk of misprogramming on power-up, a critical requirement for carrier-grade equipment. Internal pull-up resistors reduce the bill of materials on densely populated telecom PCBs where every saved component improves thermal performance.
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Consumer Electronics State-Machine Control
Consumer electronics products such as appliances, set-top boxes, and printers use the 5M40ZE64C4N for state-machine control and discrete logic replacement. The 32 logic elements comfortably encode multi-state user-interface flows, button-debouncing logic, and discrete PWM generation. According to the MAX V datasheet, the device's small EQFP-64 footprint, instant-on behavior, and low cost make it ideal for cost-sensitive consumer products. Designers can replace discrete 74-series logic packages with a single CPLD, reducing PCB area and assembly cost. Internal pull-ups eliminate dozens of external resistors, and the JTAG interface supports in-system firmware updates during production testing.
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Legacy FPGA I/O Bank Expansion
The 5M40ZE64C4N is frequently deployed to expand I/O count in legacy FPGA-based systems where the main FPGA has run out of user I/O but has spare logic capacity that must be preserved. The CPLD handles low-speed GPIO expansion, LCD/LED driving, and key-matrix scanning while the main FPGA focuses on signal processing. Per the MAX V datasheet, the device supports all common LVCMOS and LVTTL standards across its I/O banks, allowing direct connection to FPGA banks of any supported voltage. The non-volatile flash configuration means the I/O expansion logic is available immediately at power-up, ahead of FPGA configuration completion. This makes the CPLD ideal for bootstrapping FPGA configuration and providing early-board health signals.
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Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety)
For non-safety automotive body electronics such as interior lighting controllers, seat-adjustment modules, and body control modules, the 5M40ZE64C4N and its automotive-grade counterpart 5M40ZE64A5N offer a flexible logic platform. The automotive variant supports an extended -40 °C to +125 °C temperature range per the MAX V datasheet, and the same 32 LE density is sufficient for lamp drivers, switch debouncing, and LIN/CAN interface glue logic. The non-volatile flash configuration provides deterministic start-up behavior required by body-control networks. Designers benefit from instant-on operation, multi-voltage I/O compatibility, and field-upgradable JTAG programming, all in a surface-mount EQFP-64 package.
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Engineering reference data for 5M40ZE64C4N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M40ZE64C5N | 5M40ZE64A5N | 5M160ZE64C4N | 5M160ZE64C5N | 5M40ZE64I5N | LC4032ZE-7TN64C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Lattice Semiconductor |
| Package | EQFP-64 | EQFP-64 - same | EQFP-64 - same | EQFP-64 - same | EQFP-64 - same | EQFP-64 - same | TQFP-64 - pin-compatible (TQFP/EQFP family) |
| Logic Elements / Macrocells | 32 LE | 32 LE | 32 LE | 160 LE | 160 LE | 32 LE | 32 macrocells |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD1) | 7.5 ns | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | 7.5 ns |
| Configuration Memory | Internal flash (non-volatile) | Internal flash (non-volatile) | Internal flash (non-volatile) | Internal flash (non-volatile) | Internal flash (non-volatile) | Internal flash (non-volatile) | Internal flash (non-volatile, E²CMOS) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | JTAG | JTAG | JTAG | JTAG | JTAG | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 °C to +85 °C) | Commercial | Automotive (-40 °C to +125 °C) | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial (-40 °C to +100 °C) | Commercial |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1, USD, as of 2026-09-06) | 2.85 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Smallest LE-count MAX V with non-volatile instant-on configuration (vs 5M160ZE64C4N)
- Cross-brand pin-compatible Lattice alternative available (vs LC4032ZE-7TN64C)
- Lower propagation-delay speed-grade options in same package (vs 5M40ZE64A5N)
Design Notes
The 5M40ZE64C4N requires a single 1.8 V core supply on VCCINT and one or more bank supplies for the I/O (1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V). According to the MAX V datasheet, place at least one 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor close to every supply pin and a 10 µF bulk capacitor near the package. Power-up sequencing is not strictly required, but all VCCINT and VCCIO rails should rise monotonically within the datasheet's specified tramp limits to avoid excessive inrush current through the I/O cells.
The EQFP-64 package has 0.8 mm pitch leads with exposed die-pad handling not required. Provide at least one continuous ground plane on the layer directly beneath the device and route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) with short stubs to minimize ringing. Per the MAX V handbook, the JTAG TCK trace should be length-matched if it is shared with other devices in the chain. Keep TCK away from switching signals and noisy power rails to avoid programming failures during in-system programming.
Do not assume the 5M40ZE64C4N is fully pin-compatible with all 64-pin QFP CPLDs from other vendors. While the Lattice LC4032ZE-7TN64C uses the same TQFP-64 footprint and similar JTAG pinout, bank-voltage assignments and dedicated pin functions (GCLK, DEV_OE, DEV_CLRn) differ. Always re-import the target device's pinout into Quartus Prime and verify all dedicated-pin assignments before PCB layout is finalized. Mixing MAX V and ispMACH pin definitions without verification is a frequent source of dead-board prototypes.
When using the 5M40ZE64C4N as a bus-bridging device, enable the internal pull-up resistors only on inputs that truly require a default-high state, since every enabled pull-up adds tens of microamps of bias current per pin. According to the MAX V datasheet, the LVCMOS output drive strength (default 4 mA) can be increased in Quartus Prime to 8 mA or 16 mA for heavily loaded buses. Slew-rate control (slow/fast) is also programmable per pin and should be set to 'slow' for clock-like signals to reduce EMI emissions.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance confirmed via DigiKey product listing (544-3180-ND) and Alldatasheet part record. AEC-Q100 qualification is not_applicable for the commercial-grade 5M40ZE64C4N; the 5M40ZE64A5N variant is the automotive-grade option. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations were not present in the verified data and are marked 'unknown' rather than fabricated.
