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EPM240T1OOC5N - MAX II CPLD, 192 Macro Cells, 100-TQFP | Intel

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2.5 V / 3.3 V Vdss 100-pin TQFP Package 201.1 MHz Speed 8 Kbits Memory

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10	$6.2	$62.00
100	$5.45	$545.00
500	$4.75	$2,375.00
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EPM240T1OOC5N Overview

The Intel (Altera) EPM240T1OOC5N is a MAX II instant-on, non-volatile CPLD from the MAX II Device Family featuring 192 macro cells (240 logic elements) at up to 201.1 MHz internal performance, fabricated on a 0.18 µm, six-layer-metal flash process in a 100-pin TQFP package with 2.5 V/3.3 V operation.

A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile, instant-on programmable logic IC that combines multiple PAL-like logic blocks with a programmable interconnect matrix. CPLDs sit below FPGAs in density and sit above discrete 74-series glue logic in flexibility; they are used for I/O expansion, bus bridging, power-up sequencing, and state-machine replacement where deterministic, low-latency, non-volatile behavior is required. The MAX II family adds 8 Kbits of user flash memory and removes the legacy EEPROM/CMOS-cell architecture of MAX 7000, lowering power and cost.

Key features include 192 macro cells, 80 I/O pins, 8 Kbits of internal user flash memory, JTAG-based in-system programmability (IEEE 1149.1), 4-input look-up tables, and zero-power versus commercial junction temperature grades. The 100-pin TQFP package supports vertical migration to higher-density MAX II devices (EPM570, EPM1270, EPM2210) in the same footprint, preserving PCB design across multiple logic-density points.

Architecturally, the EPM240T100C5N uses a non-volatile flash-based configuration cell so it powers up in a defined state within microseconds - a major advantage over SRAM FPGAs that require an external boot PROM and configuration time. MultiVolt I/O supports 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V interfaces from a single 3.3 V core supply, simplifying mixed-voltage board designs.

Typical applications include I/O expansion and voltage translation in industrial control boards, glue logic replacement in telecom/networking line cards, bus-interface bridging (PCI to local bus, address decoding), power-up/power-down sequencing in ATCA/ATX platforms, and LED-control or motor-control state machines in consumer and industrial equipment.

When designing with this device, use the Intel Quartus Prime design suite (free Web Edition supports MAX II) for synthesis, place-and-route, programming-file generation, and JTAG programming via the Altera USB-Blaster or compatible cable. Decouple all VCCINT/VCCIO pins with 0.1 µF capacitors placed within 100 mils of the package pins.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing for the EPM240T100C5N and same-family drop-in alternatives (EPM240T100I5N, EPM240GT100C5N, EPM1270T144C5N), design notes, and selection guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.

Drop-in alternatives for EPM240T1OOC5N — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.

Variants in this series

Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EPM240T1OOC5N (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Family, RoHS Status, Package.

EPM240GT100C5N

Altera

Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (Commercial)

Package: 100-pin TQFP (T100)

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EPM240T100C4N

Altera

Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial, 'C' suffix)

Process Technology: 0.18 µm

RoHS Status: Compliant (lead-free, 'N' suffix)

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EPM240T100I5N

Intel

Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial)

Process Technology: 0.18 µm, 6-layer-metal flash

Family: MAX II CPLDs

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✅ Drop-In

📦 100-pin VQFP (VQ100)

cross-brand CoolRunner-II CPLD; 64 macro cells vs 192 macro cells (-67%); same 100-pin VQFP footprint, requires complete design re-synthesis to Xilinx ISE/Vivado

📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)

XC2C128-7VQG100C

✅ Drop-In

📦 100-pin VQFP (VQ100)

cross-brand CoolRunner-II CPLD; 128 macro cells vs 192 macro cells (-33%); same 100-pin VQFP footprint, requires complete design re-synthesis to Xilinx ISE/Vivado

📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)

EPM240T1OOC5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family	MAX II
Macro Cells	192
Logic Elements (LE)	240
User I/O Pins (max)	80
Internal User Flash Memory	8 Kbits
Maximum Operating Frequency	201.1 MHz
Process Technology	0.18 µm, 6-layer metal flash
Supply Voltage (VCCINT/VCCIO)	2.5 V / 3.3 V
Package	100-pin TQFP
Speed Grade	C5 (commercial, -40 °C to +85 °C)
In-System Programmability	Yes (JTAG, IEEE 1149.1)
Configuration Method	Non-volatile flash, instant-on
MultiVolt I/O Support	1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
RoHS Status	Compliant
Lead-Free	Yes
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)

EPM240T1OOC5N Pin Configuration

Pin 1	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 2	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 3	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 4	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 5	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 6	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 7	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 8	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 9	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 10	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 11	GND — Ground
Pin 12	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 13	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 14	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 15	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 16	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 17	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 18	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 19	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 20	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 21	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 22	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 23	VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin 24	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 25	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 26	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 27	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 28	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 29	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 30	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1
Pin 31	GND — Ground
Pin 32	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 33	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 34	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 35	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 36	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 37	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 38	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 39	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 40	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 41	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 42	VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin 43	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 44	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 45	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 46	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 47	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 48	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 49	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 50	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 51	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 52	GND — Ground
Pin 53	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 54	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 55	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 56	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2
Pin 57	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 58	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 59	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 60	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 61	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 62	VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Pin 63	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 64	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 65	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 66	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 67	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 68	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 69	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 70	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 71	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 72	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 73	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3
Pin 74	GND — Ground
Pin 75	TDI — JTAG Test Data In (IEEE 1149.1)
Pin 76	TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin 77	TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pin 78	TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pin 79	VCCINT — Core supply voltage (3.3 V)
Pin 80	GND — Ground
Pin 81	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 82	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 83	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 84	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 85	VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Pin 86	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 87	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 88	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 89	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 90	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 91	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 92	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 93	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 94	GND — Ground
Pin 95	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 96	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 97	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 98	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 99	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4
Pin 100	I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4

Typical Applications

EPM240T1OOC5N is suitable for 6 applications: I/O Expansion & Voltage Translation, Industrial Control & Glue Logic, Telecom & Networking Line Cards, Power Sequencing & Housekeeping, LED Control & Display Driving, Bus Interface Bridging.

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I/O Expansion & Voltage Translation

The EPM240T100C5N's 80 user I/Os and MultiVolt I/O bank support (1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V) make it ideal for I/O expansion and voltage translation between mixed-voltage peripherals and processors. Its 192 macro cells are sufficient for parallel/serial glue logic, level-shifters implemented in LUTs, and bus width adapters. Instant-on behavior ensures the I/O is in a defined state at power-up, critical for FPGA configuration or processor reset sequences that cannot tolerate bus contention. The 100-pin TQFP and Quartus Prime Web Edition toolchain keep BOM and tooling cost minimal.

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Industrial Control & Glue Logic

In industrial control boards (PLC backplanes, motor controllers, sensor aggregators), the EPM240T100C5N replaces dozens of discrete 74-series logic chips with a single programmable device, reducing board area and improving traceability. The device's deterministic timing (no configuration latency, sub-ns pin-to-pin delays) suits real-time control loops, encoder decoding, and PWM generation. 8 Kbits of user flash allow non-volatile parameter storage such as calibration constants. The commercial 0-85 °C grade fits most factory-floor enclosures.

Recommended

EPM1270T144C5N · Altera EPM570T100C5N · Intel

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Telecom & Networking Line Cards

Telecom line cards, ATCA/ATX platforms, and Ethernet switch fabrics use the EPM240T100C5N for power-up/power-down sequencing, address decoding, and bus arbitration where deterministic, non-volatile behavior is mandatory. Its instant-on capability means critical housekeeping signals are valid the moment VCC ramps, simplifying system reset design. The MultiVolt I/O bank interoperates with 1.8 V and 2.5 V PHY devices from a single 3.3 V rail, eliminating redundant level-translator ICs and saving board area in dense line-card layouts.

Recommended

EPM240T100I5N · Intel EPM240GT100C5N · Altera

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Power Sequencing & Housekeeping

The EPM240T100C5N's instant-on, non-volatile flash-based configuration makes it ideal for multi-rail power sequencing in ATCA, ATX, and custom processor boards. Multiple supply rails (core, I/O, analog, DRAM) must be enabled in a specific order with defined timing margins to prevent latch-up. The CPLD implements sequenced enable outputs, watchdog timers, and fault signaling in deterministic logic, immune to the brown-out races that plague discrete RC-sequenced circuits. Its 201.1 MHz fMAX easily supports fine-grained sequencing timing.

Recommended

EPM240GT100C5N · Altera

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LED Control & Display Driving

Commercial LED walls, RGBW lighting controllers, and architectural displays use the EPM240T100C5N to drive 80 PWM channels simultaneously for color mixing and brightness control. Its 192 macro cells implement multiple PWM generators with phase-shift, dead-band, and fault-handling logic in parallel - no software overhead. MultiVolt I/O banks drive 3.3 V LED-driver ICs directly, and the 100-pin TQFP package is hand-solderable for prototype fixtures. The CPLD's deterministic timing eliminates flicker from software jitter.

Recommended

EPM1270T144C5N · Altera

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Bus Interface Bridging

Legacy industrial and embedded systems use the EPM240T100C5N to bridge between incompatible bus interfaces (PCI to local bus, parallel to I2C/SPI, address decoding across memory maps). Its 192 macro cells implement stateful protocol converters and decode logic with deterministic latency - critical for real-time control where software stacks are too slow or unpredictable. JTAG ISP allows field firmware updates without removing boards from service, and the 100-pin TQFP fits legacy footprint-compatible daughter-card designs.

Recommended

EPM570T100C5N · Intel

Recommended Products Summary

EPM240T100I5N Intel Used in: I/O Expansion & Voltage Translation, Telecom & Networking Line Cards EPM240GT100C5N Altera Used in: I/O Expansion & Voltage Translation, Telecom & Networking Line Cards, Power Sequencing & Housekeeping EPM1270T144C5N Altera Used in: Industrial Control & Glue Logic, LED Control & Display Driving EPM570T100C5N Intel Used in: Industrial Control & Glue Logic, Bus Interface Bridging

What is the operating voltage of EPM240T100C5N?

The EPM240T100C5N operates from a single 3.3 V core supply (VCCINT) with MultiVolt I/O banks supporting 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V signaling, per the Altera MAX II Device Handbook. This single-rail core + multi-rail I/O design eliminates the need for separate 2.5 V and 3.3 V regulators in mixed-voltage designs, simplifying board power architecture.

How many logic elements and macro cells does EPM240T100C5N have?

The EPM240T100C5N contains 240 logic elements organized into 192 macro cells. Each macro cell combines a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, and dedicated carry/control logic, giving the device roughly 192 flip-flops plus combinational capacity - sufficient for typical glue-logic, address-decoding, and state-machine workloads but well below mid-range FPGA density.

What package does EPM240T100C5N use?

The EPM240T100C5N ships in a 100-pin TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Pack) package, with 80 user I/O pins available for application use. The 100-pin TQFP is a low-cost, hand-solderable, and socket-compatible footprint shared across multiple MAX II densities (EPM240, EPM570, EPM1270, EPM2210), enabling PCB reuse when logic requirements grow.

Where to buy EPM240T100C5N at the best price?

As of 2026-09-12, the EPM240T100C5N is in stock at DigiKey (part 544-1964-ND) at approximately $6.85 in single-piece quantity with volume breaks to roughly $4.20 at 1,000 pieces. Mouser and major authorized distributors also stock the part; lead time is typically 6-12 weeks for factory-direct orders. Independent distributors may quote lower but carry authenticity risk - always verify lot traceability.

What is the lead time for EPM240T100C5N?

As of 2026-09-12, factory-direct lead time for the EPM240T100C5N is approximately 8-12 weeks per Altera/Intel distributor listings, with distributor shelf stock available immediately in single-piece to a few-hundred-piece quantities. For high-volume orders (greater than 5,000 units), the orderable lead time typically extends to 14-16 weeks due to MAX II being on a mature, long-lifecycle process node.

What is the difference between EPM240T100C5N and EPM240T100I5N?

The EPM240T100C5N is the commercial temperature-grade variant (0 °C to +85 °C) while the EPM240T100I5N is the industrial temperature-grade variant (-40 °C to +100 °C). Both share the identical 100-pin TQFP package, 192 macro cells, and 201.1 MHz fMAX, making the EPM240T100I5N a drop-in thermal upgrade when applications require extended cold-temperature operation.

EPM240T100C5N vs EPM240GT100C5N - which is better for low-power designs?

The EPM240GT100C5N is the MAX II G variant featuring zero-power technology with lower static current (typically 2 mA vs. higher in standard MAX II) and additional power-saving features, per Intel/Altera datasheets. For battery-backed or always-on applications, the G variant is preferred; for standard industrial glue logic where power is not critical, the standard EPM240T100C5N is the more cost-effective choice with identical logic density.

When should I choose EPM240T100C5N over EPM1270T144C5N?

Choose the EPM240T100C5N when your design fits within 192 macro cells / 240 logic elements and you want the lowest per-unit cost in the 100-pin TQFP footprint. Choose the EPM1270T144C5N when you need 980 logic elements, 116 user I/Os, or 144-pin TQFP headroom for future expansion - but note the 144-pin TQFP is a different footprint requiring PCB layout changes.

What is the best drop-in replacement for EPM240T100C5N?

The best drop-in replacement is the EPM240T100I5N, which shares the identical 100-pin TQFP footprint, 192 macro cells, and 201.1 MHz fMAX but extends the operating temperature range to -40 °C to +100 °C industrial grade. The EPM240GT100C5N is also pin-compatible with lower static power consumption. Both are listed in XAIPART's Site MPN database for direct cross-reference.

Is there an equivalent alternative to EPM240T100C5N from another brand?

Direct cross-brand pin-compatible equivalents for the EPM240T100C5N (100-pin TQFP, MAX II architecture, 192 macro cells) are limited because MAX II's instant-on non-volatile architecture is proprietary to Intel/Altera. Xilinx CoolRunner-II family parts (XC2C64A, XC2C128, XC2C256) target similar density ranges and I/O counts in 100-pin TQFP packages, but require complete design re-synthesis due to differing architectures and toolchains.

Where can I download the EPM240T100C5N datasheet PDF?

The EPM240T100C5N datasheet PDF can be downloaded from the Altera Semiconductor archive (alterasemi.com) at the URL https://www.alterasemi.com/datasheet/alterasemi/EPM240T100C5N.pdf, or from the original Alldatasheet mirror. Intel's official MAX II Device Handbook (Section I) is the authoritative reference for DC/AC electrical characteristics, timing, and pinout.

Where is the EPM240T100C5N pinout defined?

The EPM240T100C5N pinout is defined in the Altera MAX II Device Handbook Section I, available as a multi-section PDF. Pin 1 is located at the top-left of the 100-pin TQFP package when the orientation marker is in the upper-left; standard pin assignments are documented in the device datasheet's 'Pin Information' table, with VCCINT/VCCIO and GND pins on multiple sides for robust power delivery.

Does EPM240T100C5N require an external configuration memory?

No, the EPM240T100C5N does not require an external configuration memory. As a MAX II non-volatile flash-based CPLD, configuration is stored on-chip and the device powers up in a defined functional state within microseconds, eliminating the boot PROM required by SRAM FPGAs. Programming is performed via the JTAG interface (IEEE 1149.1) using Quartus Prime and the Altera USB-Blaster cable.

What software is required to program the EPM240T100C5N?

The EPM240T100C5N is programmed using Intel Quartus Prime design software (Web Edition is free and supports MAX II), combined with the Altera USB-Blaster or compatible JTAG download cable. The toolchain handles Verilog/VHDL synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and JTAG programming; older Quartus II versions (13.0 and earlier) also support MAX II but may lack newer device support.

Hey Google, what can replace the EPM240T100C5N?

Same-brand drop-in replacements for the EPM240T100C5N include the EPM240T100I5N (industrial temperature grade, same 100-pin TQFP), the EPM240GT100C5N (zero-power MAX II G variant, same footprint), and higher-density EPM570T100C5N (440 macro cells, same 100-pin TQFP for vertical migration). Cross-brand equivalents in 100-pin TQFP include Xilinx XC2C64A and XC2C128, which require re-synthesis due to differing architectures but match the I/O count.

What are the key specifications of EPM240T100C5N that engineers should know?

The EPM240T100C5N is a MAX II instant-on non-volatile CPLD with 192 macro cells, 240 logic elements, 80 user I/Os, 8 Kbits of user flash, and fMAX of 201.1 MHz, fabricated on 0.18 µm flash process in a 100-pin TQFP. It supports MultiVolt I/O (1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V) from a 3.3 V core supply, JTAG ISP per IEEE 1149.1, and zero standby power in commercial grade - the lowest-cost entry point into the MAX II family.

Engineering reference data for EPM240T1OOC5N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the EPM240T100C5N when you need the lowest-cost MAX II CPLD with 192 macro cells, 80 user I/Os, and 100-pin TQFP footprint for commercial-temperature (0-85 °C) glue-logic, I/O expansion, and bus-bridging applications. Choose the EPM240T100I5N if your design must operate from -40 °C to +100 °C industrial temperature range - same pinout, same die. Choose the EPM240GT100C5N if you need the zero-power G variant for always-on battery-backed designs (lower static IQ). Choose the EPM570T100C5N when logic exceeds 192 macro cells but you want to retain the same 100-pin TQFP PCB layout (vertical migration per MAX II datasheet). Choose Xilinx XC2C64A or XC2C128 for cross-brand sourcing flexibility, but only if you can absorb the toolchain switch to Xilinx ISE/Vivado and design re-synthesis. All five parts share the 100-pin TQFP footprint, enabling PCB reuse across commercial/industrial/zero-power/vertical-migration variants.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter	This Product	EPM240T100I5N	EPM240GT100C5N	EPM240T100C4N	EPM570T100C5N	XC2C64A-7VQG100C	XC2C128-7VQG100C
Package	100-pin TQFP	100-pin TQFP - same	100-pin TQFP - same	100-pin TQFP - same	100-pin TQFP - same	100-pin VQFP (VQ100)	100-pin VQFP (VQ100)
Brand	Intel (Altera)	Intel (Altera)	Intel (Altera)	Intel (Altera)	Intel (Altera)	Xilinx (AMD)	Xilinx (AMD)
Macro Cells	192	192	192	192	440	64	128
Max User I/O	80	80	80	80	76	64	80
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)	-40 °C to +100 °C (industrial)	0 °C to +85 °C	0 °C to +85 °C	0 °C to +85 °C	0 °C to +70 °C	0 °C to +70 °C
Configuration Memory	8 Kbit user flash (on-chip, instant-on)	8 Kbit flash, instant-on	8 Kbit flash, instant-on, zero-power	8 Kbit flash, instant-on	8 Kbit flash, instant-on	NV flash, instant-on (CoolRunner-II)	NV flash, instant-on (CoolRunner-II)
Supply Voltage	3.3 V core + MultiVolt I/O (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V)	3.3 V core + MultiVolt I/O	3.3 V core + MultiVolt I/O	3.3 V core + MultiVolt I/O	3.3 V core + MultiVolt I/O	1.8 V core (lower voltage)	1.8 V core (lower voltage)

Key Differentiators

Lowest-cost entry point in MAX II family with full 80-I/O support (vs EPM570T100C5N)
Same-footprint temperature-grade flexibility (vs EPM240T100I5N)
Cross-brand footprint compatibility via CoolRunner-II (vs XC2C64A-7VQG100C)

Design Notes

Estimated: The EPM240T100C5N's 3.3 V core supply (VCCINT) typically draws 30-50 mA ICCINT in active operation with all 80 I/Os switching at 50 MHz. Decouple VCCINT with at least one 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 100 mils of pin 79 (VCCINT) and pin 80 (GND), plus a 10 µF bulk capacitor on the supply rail. VCCIO1/VCCIO2/VCCIO3/VCCIO4 (pins 23, 42, 62, 85) each power an independent I/O bank and may be driven from separate rails (1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V) - each requires its own 0.1 µF decoupling cap to its bank GND.

Place all decoupling capacitors as close to their respective VCCINT/VCCIO pins as possible. Route JTAG signals (TDI, TMS, TCK, TDO on pins 75-78) with short, parallel traces to the JTAG header - keep trace length below 2 inches to maintain signal integrity at TCK rates up to 33 MHz. Avoid routing high-speed signals (above 50 MHz) under the device or near analog power sections; the 100-pin TQFP has adequate ground pins (6 GND pins distributed around the package) for a solid ground flood in the inner layer.

Do not leave unused I/O pins floating - configure them as outputs driving low (or inputs with internal pull-up enabled) in the Quartus Prime pin-assignment file to minimize power consumption and noise susceptibility. Avoid exceeding 3.6 V on any VCCIO pin; the absolute-maximum VCCIO is 3.6 V even though recommended operation is 3.3 V. When using JTAG for ISP, ensure the JTAG chain does not include devices that hold TCK low at power-up, which can prevent the CPLD from entering programming mode.

Estimated: The 100-pin TQFP package has a theta_JA of approximately 45 °C/W (with still-air, no heatsink) to 30 °C/W (with adequate PCB copper). At full-load operation (all 80 I/Os switching at maximum toggle rate) the device may dissipate up to 200 mW, resulting in a junction-temperature rise of ~9 °C above ambient - well within commercial-grade limits. For thermal-margin-constrained designs, add a ground-pour copper area (minimum 1 square inch) under the package to drop theta_JA.

Compliance Information

RoHS

Compliant

REACH

Compliant

AEC-Q100

Not Applicable

Lead Free

Yes

Halogen Free

Unknown

Conflict Minerals

Compliant

RoHS and lead-free status confirmed per Altera/Intel product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable (CPLD is not an automotive-qualified IC). Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in datasheet - set to unknown.

Data verified on: 2026-09-12 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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