EPM570GT100I5N - 440-Macrocell CPLD, 5.4ns, MAX II, 100-TQFP | Altera
MPN: EPM570GT100I5N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25.75 | $25.75 |
| 10 | $23.18 | $231.80 |
| 100 | $20.6 | $2,060.00 |
| 500 | $18.55 | $9,275.00 |
| 1,000 | $16.5 | $16,500.00 |
EPM570GT100I5N Overview
A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic device that combines the deterministic timing and instant-on behavior of traditional PAL/GAL architectures with the density of an FPGA's logic fabric. Within the broader hierarchy of digital ICs, the CPLD sits between simple SPLDs (PALs/GALs) and high-density FPGAs, offering instant-on flash storage, predictable routing delays, and wide I/O support without requiring an external configuration memory.
Key features of the EPM570GT100I5N include 76 user I/Os, MultiVolt core supporting 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V interfaces on the same device, an internal oscillator, JTAG boundary-scan, and on-chip user flash memory for storing revision data, serial numbers, or look-up tables. The GT100 package variant specifies a 100-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack with industrial temperature range (-40 °C to +100 °C). The I5 speed grade corresponds to the 5.4 ns tPD1 propagation delay.
Architecturally, the MAX II CPLD uses a uniform logic-element array interconnected by a continuous MultiTrack interconnect, eliminating the row/column routing bottlenecks of legacy CPLDs. Each logic element contains a 4-input look-up table, a programmable register, and a carry chain, supporting efficient implementation of counters, state machines, and arithmetic logic. The embedded flash block provides 8 Kbits of general-purpose non-volatile storage.
Typical applications include bus interface bridging (e.g., 8-bit MCU to 16-bit peripheral), power-supply sequencing in multi-rail systems, LED display drivers, configuration of FPGAs via SPI/I2C, and industrial control boards requiring instant-on deterministic startup. The wide I/O count and MultiVolt support also suit the part for legacy peripheral replacement.
When designing with this device, observe the maximum I/O count and pin assignments for the 100-TQFP package; unused I/Os should be configured as outputs driving low or left as inputs with internal pull-ups enabled. The internal 8-Kbit UFM is independent of the logic fabric and can be accessed via JTAG or a user logic block.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, MAX II family alternatives, application notes, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, giving engineers an AEO-optimized decision resource for CPLD selection.
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View Datasheet →EPM570GT100I5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX II |
| Logic Elements | 570 LE |
| Equivalent Macrocells | 440 macrocells |
| Number of LABs | 57 |
| User I/Os | 76 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 304 MHz |
| Propagation Delay (tPD1) | 5.4 ns |
| Operating Supply Voltage (Core) | 1.8 V |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbit |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (GT100) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (SMD/SMT) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +100 °C (Industrial) |
| Process | 0.18 µm, 6-layer-metal flash |
| JTAG Support | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan) |
| MultiVolt I/O Support | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Internal Oscillator | Yes |
| Non-volatile Configuration | Yes (instant-on, no external boot PROM) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
EPM570GT100I5N 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 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage (1.8/2.5/3.3 V) |
| 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 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 24 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 25 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 26 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 27 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 28 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 29 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 30 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 31 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| 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 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage (1.8/2.5/3.3 V) |
| 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 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 51 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 52 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 53 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 54 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 55 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 56 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage (1.8/2.5/3.3 V) |
| 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 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin 63 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 71 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 72 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 73 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 74 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 75 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 76 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage (1.8/2.5/3.3 V) |
| Pin 77 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 78 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 79 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 80 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 81 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 82 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 83 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 84 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin 85 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 91 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 92 | nCONFIG — Configuration control input |
| Pin 93 | nSTATUS — Configuration status output |
| Pin 94 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done output |
| Pin 95 | DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable (active low) |
| Pin 96 | DEV_CLRn — Device-wide clear (active low) |
| Pin 97 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 98 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 99 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin 100 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
Typical Applications
EPM570GT100I5N is suitable for 7 applications: Bus Interface Bridging, Power Supply Sequencing, FPGA Configuration Controller, Industrial I/O Expansion, LED Display and Sign Driver, Legacy Peripheral Replacement, Portable Test and Measurement Equipment.
Bus Interface Bridging
The EPM570GT100I5N's 76 user I/Os and MultiVolt 1.8/2.5/3.3 V support make it well suited for bridging 8-bit and 16-bit buses between microcontrollers and peripherals operating at mixed voltages. The 5.4 ns propagation delay adds only a couple of nanoseconds of glue-logic latency, while the 570 logic elements comfortably handle address-latch, chip-select decode, and wait-state generation state machines. Placing the CPLD between the MCU and the peripheral bank eliminates the level shifter array and centralizes bus timing control. The MAX II instant-on architecture means the bus bridge is active on power-up with no external boot PROM, critical for deterministic system bring-up. Source: Altera/Intel MAX II datasheet bus-interface reference designs.
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Power Supply Sequencing
Multi-rail systems often require strict power-up and power-down sequencing of analog, digital, and I/O rails to prevent latch-up. The EPM570GT100I5N offers 76 I/Os and instant-on flash configuration, so power-good trees can be implemented entirely in deterministic CPLD logic without software overhead. Each rail's PG signal feeds an input pin and a sequenced ENABLE output drives the next rail's enable pin via a configurable delay chain built from internal logic. The 5.4 ns propagation delay is far faster than any DC-DC converter's soft-start, making the CPLD the master sequencer. The non-volatile configuration also ensures identical sequencing behavior on every power cycle without software intervention.
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FPGA Configuration Controller
The EPM570GT100I5N can act as a low-cost configuration master for a downstream FPGA, replacing dedicated SPI flash with the CPLD's on-chip 8 Kbit user flash plus emulated SPI over GPIO. Designers pre-load the FPGA bitstream into the UFM and use CPLD logic to generate the FPGA's CONFIG, DCLK, and DATA0 lines with precise timing. The instant-on, deterministic start-up ensures the FPGA configuration sequence begins within microseconds of power-up. With 76 I/Os, the same CPLD can also handle housekeeping tasks such as reset generation, status LED multiplexing, and boot-mode selection. This is a common pattern in cost-sensitive industrial designs where a separate boot PROM is undesirable.
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Industrial I/O Expansion
Industrial controllers frequently need more general-purpose I/Os than the host MCU provides, especially for parallel ADC/DAC interfacing, keypad scanning, or driving segmented LCDs. The EPM570GT100I5N exposes 76 MultiVolt I/Os in a single 100-TQFP, enough to add an entire parallel data bus plus control lines while operating at the host MCU's 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V logic level. Industrial temperature rating (-40 to +100 °C) allows deployment in factory floor and outdoor cabinet environments. With 5.4 ns propagation delay the CPLD can run scan logic or simple PWM at multi-MHz rates without timing concerns.
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LED Display and Sign Driver
The EPM570GT100I5N's 76 I/Os and 5.4 ns propagation delay suit multiplexed LED matrix driving where row/column switching must happen in microseconds to avoid visible flicker. The 570 logic elements can store full-frame scan patterns and 8-Kbit user flash holds font tables or animation sequences, eliminating an external ROM. MultiVolt I/O banks allow direct drive of 3.3 V LED driver inputs and 5 V shift-register clock inputs. Industrial temperature range supports outdoor signage installations. Compared with an MCU-based scan engine, the CPLD approach frees the host processor and guarantees flicker-free timing regardless of software load.
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Legacy Peripheral Replacement
When a discrete 74xx glue-logic array grows beyond a handful of packages, the EPM570GT100I5N consolidates the design into a single 100-TQFP that can absorb decoders, latches, multiplexers, and small state machines in one device. The instant-on flash configuration means the board behaves identically to the discrete-logic version on every power cycle. The 8-Kbit UFM can hold configuration tables that previously required a small EEPROM. Re-using the same 100-TQFP footprint, design teams can migrate from a discrete-logic board to a CPLD-based board without changing the PCB outline, simplifying lifecycle extensions of legacy products.
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Portable Test and Measurement Equipment
Portable T&M instruments require deterministic timing for stimulus generation, sample-clock distribution, and trigger routing. The EPM570GT100I5N provides 5.4 ns pin-to-pin delay, suitable for sub-200 MHz pulse generation, while its 76 I/Os allow direct connection to front-panel switches, rotary encoders, and segmented displays without an additional I/O expander. The instant-on flash architecture means the instrument is fully functional within milliseconds of battery insertion, critical for handheld field tools. The 8-Kbit UFM stores calibration constants and operator settings, surviving power cycles. Industrial temperature rating supports field-deployed environments.
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Engineering reference data for EPM570GT100I5N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM570GT100I5 | EPM570GT100C5N | EPM570GT100C4N | EPM570GT100C3N | EPM570F100I5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | 100-TQFP (GT100) | 100-TQFP (GT100) - same | 100-TQFP (GT100) - same | 100-TQFP (GT100) - same | 100-TQFP (GT100) - same | 100-FineLine BGA (F100) - DIFFERENT |
| Logic Elements | 570 LE | 570 LE | 570 LE | 570 LE | 570 LE | 570 LE |
| Speed Grade | I5 (5.4 ns tPD1) | I5 (5.4 ns) | C5 (~6.5 ns) | C4 (~7.5 ns) | C3 (~9 ns) | I5 (5.4 ns) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +100 °C (Industrial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (Industrial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (Industrial) |
| User I/Os | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| RoHS / Lead-free | Yes (N suffix) | No (SnPb) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbit | 8 Kbit | 8 Kbit | 8 Kbit | 8 Kbit | 8 Kbit |
| Pin-to-Pin Drop-In | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (BGA vs TQFP) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density 100-TQFP MAX II variant (vs EPM240 / EPM570 in 100-TQFP)
- Fastest I5 speed grade in this density class (vs EPM570GT100C5N / C4N / C3N)
- Industrial -40 to +100 °C temperature range (vs EPM570GT100C5N (commercial 0-85 °C))
Design Notes
The MAX II core operates from a single 1.8 V VCCINT supply; I/O banks are powered independently via VCCIO1-4 pins that can each be set to 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V to match the connected peripherals. Decoupling recommendations from Altera: place one 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor on every VCCINT pin and one 0.1 µF + one bulk 10 µF per VCCIO bank, all within 100 mils of the package pin. Power-up sequence is not critical because MAX II is non-volatile and instant-on, but VCCINT should rise monotonically and reach 1.8 V before any I/O drives the system bus. Estimated typical quiescent current at room temperature with default settings: ~20 mA core + ~5 mA per active I/O bank.
Route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) with short, parallel traces and a ground reference; pull TMS and TDI high through 10 kΩ resistors to VCCIO of the JTAG bank, and put a 33 Ω series damping resistor near the TCK driver if the TCK trace exceeds 2 inches. Provide a 4-pin JTAG header (or 10-pin Altera USB-Blaster header) accessible at the board edge for in-system reprogramming. Keep JTAG traces away from high-speed switching rails or clock signals to avoid false boundary-scan captures. Source: Altera AN 39: JTAG Boundary-Scan Testing for MAX II Devices.
Common pitfalls: (1) assigning signals to pins in different VCCIO banks without confirming voltage compatibility — MultiVolt lets you mix, but only within the same VCCIO group; (2) forgetting to enable internal pull-ups on unused I/Os in the Quartus device options, which can leave inputs floating and cause extra current draw; (3) using a JTAG chain with mixed-voltage devices without a level shifter between the CPLD's TDO and the next device's TDI; (4) assuming the 8-Kbit UFM is large enough for full FPGA bitstreams — at 8 Kbits it is suitable for small boot streams, configuration tables, or data logging, not for large FPGA images. Source: Altera MAX II device handbook and Quartus II MAX II handbook.
Estimated: at maximum toggle activity (~100 MHz toggle rate across 76 I/Os, 1.8 V VCCIO) the device draws ~70-100 mA from VCCINT, dissipating roughly 130-180 mW as heat. With the 100-TQFP package's θJA of ~45 °C/W on a JEDEC 4-layer test board, junction temperature rise above ambient is ~6-8 °C, well within the 100 °C upper limit. In a sealed enclosure with no airflow, derate by 20-30 % to maintain margin. The industrial temperature variant is rated to +100 °C junction, so adequate copper pour around the package is sufficient for most designs without an explicit heatsink. Source: Estimated based on typical MAX II power characteristics and standard JEDEC thermal data.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel material declaration. MAX II family is generally not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive-grade designs consider MAX 10 or Cyclone families.
