5M80ZM68C5N - 64-Logic Element MAX V CPLD, 7.5ns, 68-MBGA | Intel
MPN: 5M80ZM68C5N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.63 | $2.63 |
| 10 | $2.4 | $24.00 |
| 100 | $2.15 | $215.00 |
| 500 | $1.92 | $960.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.74 | $1,740.00 |
Drop-in alternatives for 5M80ZM68C5N — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Quick Comparison Tool — Select alternative parts for side-by-side comparison:
5M80ZM68C4N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$2.52 / Unit
View Datasheet →5M80ZM68I5N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$4.15 / Unit
View Datasheet →5M80ZM68A5N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$2.8 / Unit
View Datasheet →5M160ZM68C5N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$3.12 / Unit
View Datasheet →5M40ZM68C5N
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
5M240ZM68C5N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$9.05 / Unit
View Datasheet →5M80ZM68C5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V |
| Logic Elements | 64 |
| Macrocells | 64 |
| Maximum User I/O | 79 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (Tpd) | 7.5 ns |
| Internal Operating Frequency | 300 MHz (max) |
| Package | 68-ball MBGA (Micro FineLine BGA), 5x5 mm |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Bank Voltages | 1.2 V / 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial, C5) |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile flash (zero boot time) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) in-system programmable |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
5M80ZM68C5N 68-ball mbga (micro fineline bga), 5x5 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5M80ZM68C5N (68-ball mbga (micro fineline bga), 5x5 mm 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 5M80ZM68C5N.
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
5M80ZM68C5N is suitable for 6 applications: Power-On Reset and Sequencing Logic, I2C/SPI to Parallel GPIO Expansion, Bus Width Translation and Level Shifting, Glue Logic Replacement for 74-series TTL, LED Matrix and Segment Display Drivers, Industrial Control and Factory Automation.
Power-On Reset and Sequencing Logic
The 5M80ZM68C5N's 7.5 ns pin-to-pin Tpd and non-volatile flash configuration make it ideal for multi-rail power sequencing in ASICs, FPGAs, and processors. Power-on reset networks must release rails in strict order to prevent latch-up, and the CPLD's 64 macrocells can encode 8-12 rail sequencers with watchdog timers. Placed near the power management IC with 1.8 V core powered by the first rail, it issues EN signals to downstream regulators within microseconds of VCC ramp. Unlike a small FPGA, the MAX V needs no boot PROM, so reset timing is deterministic from cold-start. Compared to discrete 74-series sequencers, the 5M80ZM68C5N delivers reprogrammable state machines for late-stage design changes.
Recommended
I2C/SPI to Parallel GPIO Expansion
The 5M80ZM68C5N's 79 user I/O and 8 Kbit user flash turn it into a versatile I2C/SPI-to-parallel bridge that adds 50+ GPIO to a host microcontroller with only two pins. Implement the I2C slave in Verilog or VHDL using the Quartus II library, store the configuration in flash, and read back MPN/device-ID via the user flash block. Each I/O bank is independently configurable to 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V, so the same CPLD can drive 3.3 V LEDs and 1.8 V sensor buses simultaneously. Compared to commercial I2C GPIO expanders (PCA9555, MCP23017), the MAX V delivers 7.5 ns latency and reprogrammable pin mapping.
Recommended
Bus Width Translation and Level Shifting
With eight independently configurable I/O voltage banks, the 5M80ZM68C5N bridges 8/16/32-bit buses between 3.3 V legacy peripherals and 1.8 V modern processors without external level shifters. The 7.5 ns Tpd adds minimal latency to memory-mapped buses running below 80 MHz, and the 64 macrocells encode the address decode, byte-enable, and chip-select logic for SDRAM or NOR flash. Industrial temperature grades (5M80ZM68I5N) extend operation to -40 C to +100 C. Compared to discrete TXS0108E level shifters, the MAX V integrates shifting with bus decode and chip-select generation in one device.
Recommended
Glue Logic Replacement for 74-series TTL
A single 5M80ZM68C5N replaces 5-15 discrete 74HC/74AHC logic gates (AND, OR, NAND, XOR, flip-flops, decoders) in legacy designs, cutting board area by up to 70%. The 80 logic elements encode typical glue functions - address decoding, register strobing, interrupt priority, latch enables - with the advantage of reprogrammability for late-stage ECOs. The 7.5 ns Tpd matches 74AHC speed, and the 1.8 V core with multi-voltage I/O makes it compatible with both 5 V tolerant (via external resistor) and 3.3 V logic. The 5x5 mm MBGA-68 footprint fits inside the space of four SOIC-14 packages.
Recommended
LED Matrix and Segment Display Drivers
The 5M80ZM68C5N's 79 user I/O can drive an 8x8 RGB LED matrix (64 LEDs + 16 row/column control lines) directly without external drivers, scanning rows at 1 kHz with 7.5 ns timing precision. The 8 Kbit user flash stores lookup tables, fonts, and animation sequences, eliminating an external EEPROM. The 1.8 V core with selectable I/O voltages matches modern LED driver chips that operate at 1.8 V or 3.3 V. For larger displays, two 5M80ZM68C5N devices can be daisy-chained to drive 16x16 matrices. The instant-on flash configuration means the display lights within microseconds of power-up, ideal for user-feedback panels on consumer appliances.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Factory Automation
With its deterministic 7.5 ns timing and on-chip flash, the 5M80ZM68C5N (industrial variant 5M80ZM68I5N) is widely used in PLC backplanes, motor-control interfaces, and safety-interlock logic. The 64 macrocells encode state machines for sensor debouncing, edge detection, and PWM generation for solenoid or stepper drivers. Multi-voltage I/O banks interface directly to 24 V industrial sensors (via external resistor dividers) and 3.3 V MCU buses. The -40 C to +100 C industrial temperature range handles factory-floor environments. Compared to small FPGAs, the MAX V's zero-boot-time instant-on is critical for safety circuits that must engage within 1 ms of power-up.
Recommended
Recommended Products Summary
Engineering reference data for 5M80ZM68C5N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M80ZM68C4N | 5M80ZM68I5N | 5M160ZM68C5N | 5M40ZM68C5N | 5M240ZM68C5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 68-ball MBGA (5x5 mm) | 68-ball MBGA - same | 68-ball MBGA - same | 68-ball MBGA - same | 68-ball MBGA - same | 68-ball MBGA - same |
| Logic Elements | 80 | 80 | 80 | 160 (+100%) | 40 (-50%) | 240 (+200%) |
| Macrocells | 64 | 64 | 64 | 128 | 32 | 192 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (Tpd) | 7.5 ns | 9 ns (-20% slower) | 7.5 ns (same) | 7.5 ns (same) | 7.5 ns (same) | 7.5 ns (same) |
| Maximum User I/O | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) | 0 C to +85 C | -40 C to +100 C (industrial) | 0 C to +85 C | 0 C to +85 C | 0 C to +85 C |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest 7.5 ns Tpd in the 5M80Z MAX V family (vs 5M80ZM68C4N)
- Industrial temperature option with identical electrical specs (vs 5M80ZM68I5N)
- Highest capacity in the 68-MBGA MAX V form factor (vs 5M240ZM68C5N)
Design Notes
The 68-ball MBGA package requires microvia or via-in-pad PCB technology for reliable assembly. Standard 0.4 mm pitch BGAs cannot be reliably fan-out with through-hole vias on 1.6 mm FR-4 - use laser-drilled microvias (0.1 mm to 0.15 mm) or via-in-pad plating with filled and capped copper. BGA pad finish should match the package: ENIG (Au/Ni) for lead-free assembly. Maintain a 0.5 mm keep-out under the BGA for reballing/repair access.
Decouple the 1.8 V core supply (VCCINT) and each I/O bank supply (VCCIO) with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of the corresponding balls. Add a bulk 10 µF tantalum or ceramic cap near the device. The MAX V's flash-based configuration draws ~25 µA static plus ~10 mA active - low overall, but I/O switching transients can cause VCCIO droops if not properly bypassed. Power-up ramp time should be slower than 100 µs to avoid configuration errors.
Do not confuse the MAX V (5Mxxxx) prefix with MAX 10 (10Mxxxx) or MAX II (EPMxxxx) CPLDs - they use different programming files, JTAG instructions, and toolchains. Always compile for the exact device (5M80ZM68C5N), not the family. Quartus II v13.0 SP1 or later is required; Quartus Prime does NOT support MAX V. For new designs, consider migrating to MAX 10 (10M02/10M04/10M08) for modern tool support and on-chip ADC.
Multi-voltage I/O banks allow mixed-voltage interfacing, but each bank must be powered to a single rail - mixing 1.8 V and 3.3 V on the same bank will damage I/O cells. Route JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) signals with 50 ohm controlled impedance and keep traces under 50 mm to avoid signal integrity issues. The 7.5 ns Tpd means setup/hold windows at the CPLD inputs must be respected - register inputs with combinational paths shorter than one Tpd to avoid metastability.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Intel MAX V family product page. Lead-free MBGA-68 with NiPdAu ball finish. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - select MAX V industrial variant for non-automotive industrial use only. Halogen-free status not explicitly confirmed in available data.
