EPM9560RC240-3 - MAX 9000 CPLD 560 Macrocell | Altera
MPN: EPM9560RC240-3 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $224.8 | $224.80 |
| 10 | $202.32 | $2,023.20 |
| 100 | $202.32 | $20,232.00 |
| 500 | $202.32 | $101,160.00 |
| 1,000 | $202.32 | $202,320.00 |
EPM9560RC240-3 Overview
A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a programmable logic IC built from non-volatile EEPROM cells that retain configuration without external memory. Within the logic IC hierarchy, a CPLD sits between simple PLDs (PAL/GAL) and FPGAs: it offers fewer logic resources than an FPGA but delivers deterministic, single-cycle timing and instant-on operation. The MAX 9000 family extends this architecture to FPGA-like densities using multiple Logic Array Blocks (LABs) interconnected by a fast, predictable routing matrix.
The EPM9560RC240-3 delivers 560 macrocells organized into 20 LABs, each containing 16 macrocells with individual product-term logic. Its 3 ns pin-to-pin delay (speed grade -3) supports synchronous interfaces up to approximately 150 MHz, while the 5 V core and I/O simplify direct interfacing to legacy TTL and CMOS buses without level shifters. The 240-pin RQFP package provides 192 I/O pins, enabling wide address/data bus decoding in a single device.
Architecturally, the MAX 9000 uses EEPROM-based configuration, giving the device instant-on capability and high immunity to single-event upsets compared with SRAM-based FPGAs. The multi-LAB structure with a programmable interconnect array (PIA) provides deterministic routing delays, which simplifies static timing analysis for critical control paths.
Typical applications include PCI and ISA bus bridging, telecommunications line-card control, industrial automation controllers, and legacy system glue logic where 5 V signaling and non-volatile configuration are required. The device is widely used as a replacement for discrete 74-series logic and older PAL devices in long-lifecycle industrial and telecom equipment.
When designing with the EPM9560RC240-3, note that the 5 V core draws significant quiescent current and requires adequate decoupling on every VCC pin. Because the part is obsolete, designers should verify availability and consider pin-compatible MAX 9000 speed-grade variants or migration to modern CPLDs for new designs.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, drop-in speed-grade alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, providing a single reference for engineers maintaining or sourcing this legacy CPLD.
Drop-in alternatives for EPM9560RC240-3 — 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 EPM9560RC240-3 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, RoHS Status, Usable Gates, Logic Array Blocks (LABs), Operating Temperature.
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View Datasheet →EPM9560RC240-3 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) |
| Family | MAX 9000 |
| Macrocells | 560 |
| Usable Gates | 12000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 20 |
| Pin-to-Pin Propagation Delay | 3 ns (speed grade -3) |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 5 V |
| Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 5 V |
| User I/O Pins | 192 |
| Package | 240-pin RQFP (PowerQuad II) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Memory | EEPROM (non-volatile) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
EPM9560RC240-3 240-pin rqfp (powerquad ii) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EPM9560RC240-3 (240-pin rqfp (powerquad ii) 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 EPM9560RC240-3.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EPM9560RC240-3 is suitable for 6 applications: PCI Bus Interface and Bridging, Telecommunications Line-Card Control, Industrial Automation Controllers, Legacy System Glue Logic Replacement, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Military and Aerospace Legacy Upgrades.
PCI Bus Interface and Bridging
The EPM9560RC240-3 fits PCI bus interface and bridging because its 3 ns pin-to-pin delay and 192 user I/O pins meet the timing and signal-count demands of PCI target and bridge logic. With 560 macrocells, it implements address decoding, parity generation, and configuration-space registers in a single device. The 5 V I/O interfaces directly with legacy PCI and ISA buses without level shifters, reducing component count. Placed between the host bus and peripheral devices, it adds deterministic single-cycle logic delays that simplify static timing analysis. Unlike SRAM-based FPGAs, its EEPROM configuration is instant-on, so the bridge is active immediately after power-up with no configuration load time.
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Telecommunications Line-Card Control
The EPM9560RC240-3 suits telecommunications line-card control because its 560 macrocells and 192 I/O pins handle channelized control, alarm monitoring, and bus arbitration on dense line cards. The 3 ns propagation delay supports synchronous state machines clocked at rates typical of TDM and SONET control interfaces, while the 5 V I/O matches legacy telecom backplane signaling. Its non-volatile EEPROM configuration ensures the card boots into a known logic state without an external configuration PROM, improving reliability in always-on central-office equipment. The deterministic routing of the MAX 9000 architecture lets designers bound worst-case control-path delays, which is essential for meeting telecom availability requirements.
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Industrial Automation Controllers
The EPM9560RC240-3 is well suited to industrial automation controllers because its 5 V I/O interfaces directly with 5 V sensors, relays, and legacy PLC backplanes, and its 560 macrocells implement multi-axis sequencing and safety interlock logic. The 3 ns pin-to-pin delay supports fast encoder and limit-switch response, while the 192 I/O pins accommodate the high signal count of a machine-control board. EEPROM configuration gives instant-on operation after power interruption, which is critical on factory floors where recovery time matters. The device's wide commercial temperature range covers typical cabinet environments, and its deterministic timing simplifies validation of safety-related control paths.
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Legacy System Glue Logic Replacement
The EPM9560RC240-3 replaces racks of discrete 74-series logic and older PAL/GAL devices in legacy systems, consolidating bus decoding, wait-state generation, and interrupt arbitration into one 240-pin RQFP device. Its 560 macrocells absorb dozens of SSI/MSI packages, reducing board area and power while improving reliability. Because the MAX 9000 family is EEPROM-based, the replacement logic is non-volatile and instant-on, matching the behavior of the discrete logic it replaces. The 5 V core and I/O preserve existing signal levels, so no redesign of surrounding circuitry is required. This makes the device a practical drop-in for sustaining long-lifecycle industrial, medical, and defense equipment.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EPM9560RC240-3 fits test and measurement instrumentation because its 3 ns pin-to-pin delay supports high-speed trigger and timing generation, while 192 I/O pins handle wide data and control buses in a single device. The 560 macrocells implement pattern generators, event counters, and bus interfaces that would otherwise require multiple discrete ICs. Its 5 V I/O drives legacy instrument backplanes directly, and EEPROM configuration ensures the instrument is ready immediately at power-on without a configuration boot sequence. Deterministic MAX 9000 routing allows designers to bound trigger latency precisely, which is important for repeatable measurement results in automated test equipment.
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Military and Aerospace Legacy Upgrades
The EPM9560RC240-3 is used in military and aerospace legacy upgrades because its EEPROM configuration is immune to the single-event upsets that can corrupt SRAM-based FPGAs, and its instant-on behavior suits systems that must resume operation immediately after power cycling. The 560 macrocells and 192 I/O pins support complex bus and control logic in a single 240-pin RQFP package, reducing board-level interconnects that are vulnerable to vibration and thermal cycling. The 5 V I/O matches legacy avionics and ground-equipment signaling. For long-lifecycle programs, pin-compatible MAX 9000 speed grades provide a second source when the -3 grade is unavailable.
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Engineering reference data for EPM9560RC240-3 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM9560RC240-2 | EPM9560RC240-1O | EPM9560RC240-10 | EPM9560RC240-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 240-pin RQFP (PowerQuad II) | 240-pin RQFP - same | 240-pin RQFP - same | 240-pin RQFP - same | 240-pin RQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Macrocells | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 |
| Usable Gates | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 |
| User I/O Pins | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Configuration Memory | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest available MAX 9000 speed grade in 240-pin RQFP (vs EPM9560RC240-15)
- Higher speed than the -10 grade (vs EPM9560RC240-10)
- Non-volatile EEPROM configuration (vs EPM9560RC240-2)
Design Notes
Decouple every VCC pin of the EPM9560RC240-3 with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed as close to the pin as possible, plus at least one 10 uF bulk capacitor per power plane. The 5 V EEPROM-based MAX 9000 core draws significant transient current during logic switching; inadequate decoupling causes ground bounce and erratic operation. Estimated: at 5 V and a typical 150 mA dynamic current, the device dissipates about 0.75 W, so ensure the RQFP thermal pad and surrounding copper can remove that heat.
Route the 240-pin RQFP on a board with at least four layers so that a solid ground plane sits directly under the device. Keep high-speed I/O traces short and reference them to the ground plane to control impedance and crosstalk. Because the MAX 9000 uses a programmable interconnect array with deterministic delays, avoid unnecessary layer changes on critical control paths; each via adds inductance that can degrade the 3 ns timing margin of the -3 speed grade.
Do not assume a slower speed grade is a safe substitute without re-checking timing. Replacing EPM9560RC240-3 with EPM9560RC240-10 or -15 increases pin-to-pin delay from 3 ns to 10-15 ns, which can violate setup and hold times on fast buses. Also verify that the programmer and EDA toolchain support the MAX 9000 family, since modern Quartus releases have dropped support for these obsolete devices; legacy MAX+PLUS II software is typically required.
Compliance Information
No compliance data was present in the verified web data for EPM9560RC240-3. The device predates RoHS and is obsolete; confirm lead finish and RoHS status with the distributor before use in regulated markets.
