5M80ZM68A5N - MAX V CPLD 64 Macrocell 52 I/O | Intel | Auto Grade
MPN: 5M80ZM68A5N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.2 | $5.20 |
| 10 | $4.65 | $46.50 |
| 100 | $3.9 | $390.00 |
| 500 | $3.45 | $1,725.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.05 | $3,050.00 |
| 3,000 | $2.8 | $8,400.00 |
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View Datasheet →5M80ZM68A5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V |
| Device Type | CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device |
| Macro Cells | 64 |
| Logic Elements (approx.) | 128 |
| User I/Os | 52 |
| Number of Pins / Terminals | 68 |
| Package | 68-ball Micro FBGA (MBGA) |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 14 ns (max) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 118.3 MHz |
| Program Memory Type | Flash (non-volatile) |
| In-System Programmability | Yes (JTAG) |
| Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.1) | Yes |
| Standby Current (ICCSTBY) | 25 uA typical |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
5M80ZM68A5N 68-ball micro fbga (mbga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5M80ZM68A5N (68-ball micro fbga (mbga) package) with 68 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 5M80ZM68A5N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 68 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
5M80ZM68A5N is suitable for 7 applications: Automotive Body Control Module, Industrial I/O Expansion and Glue Logic, Legacy PLD Replacement, Bus Bridging (SPI/I2C/UART), Display Backplane and LCD Timing Control, Motor Control PWM and Safety Logic, Sensor Aggregation Hub.
Automotive Body Control Module
The 5M80ZM68A5N is well suited to automotive body control modules (BCMs) where instant-on non-volatile logic, AEC-Q100 screening, and ultra-low 25 uA standby current are required. The 64 macrocells handle typical BCM glue tasks such as LIN/CAN bus wake-up logic, lighting control state machines, and I/O expansion for the host MCU. The 52 user I/Os provide ample headroom for driving multiple LED drivers and reading switch matrices.
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Industrial I/O Expansion and Glue Logic
For industrial controllers requiring additional GPIOs, address decoding, or bus bridging, the 5M80ZM68A5N provides 52 multi-volt I/Os and 14 ns propagation delay in a compact 68-ball MBGA. Designers can implement SPI-to-UART bridges, I2C bus multiplexers, or address decoders without spinning an FPGA. The flash-based configuration eliminates boot PROM cost and the instant-on behavior simplifies fail-safe system design.
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Legacy PLD Replacement
The 5M80ZM68A5N is a modern drop-in replacement for aging 3.3V PLDs (e.g., classic Altera MAX 7000 and Xilinx XC9500 series). Its 1.8V core reduces power by 50-70% while preserving the same JTAG programming workflow, BSDL files, and deterministic timing engineers rely on. Migration paths are documented in the Intel MAX V handbook for direct port of legacy schematic symbols and timing constraints.
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Bus Bridging (SPI/I2C/UART)
The 5M80ZM68A5N's 52 user I/Os and 14 ns propagation delay make it ideal for bus-bridging applications such as SPI-to-I2C, UART-to-SPI, or parallel-to-serial converters. Its multi-volt I/O banks allow direct interface with both 1.8V and 3.3V peripherals without level shifters. The flash-based design means the bridge becomes operational within microseconds of power-up, critical for system boot sequencing.
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Display Backplane and LCD Timing Control
Display backplanes for industrial HMIs and automotive instrument clusters often need custom timing controllers that FPGAs overspecify and microcontrollers cannot deliver. The 5M80ZM68A5N provides deterministic 14 ns timing, 52 I/Os for LVDS/TTL data lanes, and non-volatile storage for timing parameters that survive power cycles. The AEC-Q100 grade and -40C to +105C range suit automotive cluster environments.
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Motor Control PWM and Safety Logic
The 5M80ZM68A5N can implement safety-critical PWM generation, fault detection, and watchdog logic for low-voltage motor controllers in automotive and industrial applications. With 14 ns propagation delay and 52 I/Os, it can handle 3-phase complementary PWM with dead-time insertion, hardware overcurrent shutdown, and encoder decoding. The AEC-Q100 grade and 25 uA standby make it suitable for always-on battery applications.
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Sensor Aggregation Hub
In IoT edge nodes and automotive sensor hubs, the 5M80ZM68A5N aggregates multiple sensor inputs (SPI, I2C, GPIO) and presents a unified interface to the host processor. Its low standby current (25 uA) preserves battery life, while the 52 user I/Os accommodate numerous sensor channels. The flash-based configuration supports field updates via JTAG for firmware enhancements over the product lifecycle.
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Engineering reference data for 5M80ZM68A5N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M80ZM68I5N | 5M80ZM68C5N | 5M160ZM68A5N | 5M240ZM68A5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 68-ball Micro FBGA | 68-ball MBGA (same) | 68-ball MBGA (same) | 68-ball MBGA (same) | 68-ball MBGA (same) |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Family | MAX V | MAX V | MAX V | MAX V | MAX II |
| Macro Cells / LE | 64 macrocells | 64 macrocells | 64 macrocells | 160 macrocells | 240 LE |
| User I/Os | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C | -40C to +85C | 0C to +85C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C |
| Automotive Grade (AEC-Q100) | Yes | No (industrial) | No (commercial) | Yes | Yes |
| Propagation Delay | 14 ns | 14 ns | 14 ns | 14 ns | 10 ns |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 100) | $3.90 | $3.50 | $3.20 | $6.80 | $7.50 |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 automotive grade with -40C to +105C range (vs 5M80ZM68I5N)
- 68-ball MBGA with 52 user I/Os (highest in this density class) (vs 5M80ZE64I5N)
- Non-volatile flash configuration for instant-on operation (vs SRAM-based FPGAs)
- Ultra-low 25 uA standby current for always-on battery applications (vs 5M1270ZF256I7N)
Design Notes
The 5M80ZM68A5N operates from a single 1.8V VCCIO supply; the internal core voltage (VCCINT) is derived on-chip. Per the MAX V handbook, place one 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of each VCCIO ball, plus one 4.7 uF bulk capacitor near the device. For automotive applications subject to load-dump transients, add a TVS diode and series ferrite on the supply feed. The 25 uA standby current means a single 1.8V LDO can power both the CPLD and a low-power MCU without a separate switching regulator.
The 68-ball Micro FBGA package has a 0.5 mm pitch and requires NSMD (Non-Solder Mask Defined) pads per the Intel MAX V PCB layout guidelines. Use a 4-layer stack-up with one continuous ground plane under the BGA and a 0.5 mm laser-drilled microvia stack (via-in-pad recommended). For prototypes, ENIG surface finish and a 0.4 mm ball pitch-compatible footprint (per IPC-7351) minimize tombstoning. Estimated: the BGA's 0.5 mm pitch typically yields a ~5x5 mm land pattern, but verify against the manufacturer's recommended footprint.
Common pitfalls with the 5M80ZM68A5N include: (1) leaving JTAG pins floating - TCK, TMS, TDI must be pulled up or down per datasheet; (2) using the wrong Quartus II device library - select 5M80ZE or 5M80ZM as appropriate; (3) exceeding 118.3 MHz internal frequency on the global clock network; (4) ignoring the nCEO/nCE pin when cascading multiple MAX V devices - they must be wired in a daisy-chain. Programming requires USB-Blaster or compatible JTAG programmer; in-circuit programming during power-up is supported via the ISP-ready mode.
For multi-volt I/O designs mixing 1.8V and 3.3V signals on the 5M80ZM68A5N, group same-voltage pins on adjacent I/O banks to minimize cross-bank switching noise. Each I/O bank requires its own VCCIO supply pin; do not mix 1.8V and 3.3V within a single bank. Series termination of 22-33 ohm may be required on high-speed (>50 MHz) outputs driving long traces (>5 cm) to suppress ringing on the MBGA-68 package.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Mouser/Octopart listings. AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications per MicrochipUSA listing. Lead-free and halogen-free per Intel MAX V family datasheet.
