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5M160ZM68C4N - MAX V CPLD 128 LE 68-MBGA 1.8V | Intel | Altera

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1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V) Vdss 68-ball Micro FBGA (M68) Package 184.1 MHz Speed On-chip flash (instant-on, no boot PROM) Memory
À partir de $3.21 USD / unité
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Prix mis à jour : 2026-09-05
Tarifs dégressifs
Qté Prix unitaire Total
1 $5.43 $5,43
10 $5.1 $51,00
100 $4.62 $462,00
500 $4.05 $2 025,00
1 000 $3.62 $3 620,00
2 500 $3.21 $8 025,00
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5M160ZM68C4N Présentation

The Intel (formerly Altera) 5M160ZM68C4N is a MAX V family Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) with 128 macro cells (Logic Elements), housed in a 68-ball Micro FBGA package and fabricated on a low-power 1.8V process. The device operates with a core voltage of 1.8V (range 1.71V to 1.89V), supports an internal toggle frequency up to 184.1 MHz, and targets glue-logic, I/O expansion, bus bridging, and power-up sequencing in cost-sensitive industrial and consumer designs.

A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic device that combines multiple PAL-like macro-cell blocks on a single chip with a central interconnect matrix. In the programmable logic hierarchy, a CPLD sits below an FPGA: FPGAs provide higher logic density, flip-flop count, and block RAM, while CPLDs deliver faster, deterministic pin-to-pin propagation delays (typically 4-7 ns), lower static power, and instant-on behavior because configuration is stored in on-chip flash rather than an external boot PROM. MAX V is the lowest-density, lowest-power member of the Altera/Intel MAX family, positioned for general-purpose glue logic.

Key features of the 5M160ZM68C4N include 128 Logic Elements distributed across 4 Logic Array Blocks, up to 79 user I/O pins, 1.8V core VCCINT with a MultiVolt-tolerant I/O bank supporting 1.2V through 3.3V interfacing, JTAG-based in-system programmability via IEEE 1149.1, and an internal oscillator that simplifies board design by eliminating the need for an external clock reference. The MAX V architecture uses a flash-backed configuration memory, so the device behaves like an ASIC at power-up with zero boot latency.

Architecturally, the MAX V CPLD pairs a programmable AND/OR logic fabric with per-pin flip-flops, a flash configuration memory, and a global routing network known as the Logic Array Block interconnect. The 1.8V core reduces dynamic power relative to older 5V and 3.3V CPLDs while maintaining 5 ns-class pin-to-pin timing, and the on-chip flash configuration provides single-chip, instant-on operation that does not require an external boot PROM.

Typical applications include bus-interface bridging (e.g., legacy 8-bit/16-bit microcontrollers to 32-bit processors), power-up and power-sequencing controllers in multi-rail systems, I/O expansion and level translation in industrial control boards, LED-driving multiplexers for signage, and boot-loader multiplexing for FPGA configuration. The wide MultiVolt I/O support means the 5M160ZM68C4N can sit between a 3.3V MCU and a 1.5V DDR memory without external level shifters.

When designing with this part, note that the 68-ball MBGA footprint requires a 0.5 mm or 0.4 mm pitch PCB layout that is sensitive to via-in-pad and microvia processes; follow Intel/Altera AN 568 (MAX V Hardware Design Guidelines) for power-decoupling and JTAG chain recommendations. Use Quartus Prime or the legacy MAX+PLUS II toolchain to compile designs and generate JIC/POF programming files.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in package-equivalent alternatives, and design notes drawn from MAX V datasheets that individual distributor listings do not aggregate, giving procurement and design engineers a single decision-ready reference.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour 5M160ZM68C4N — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.

Variantes de cette série

Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec 5M160ZM68C4N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Programming Interface, Configuration Memory, Operating Temperature, RoHS Status.

Intel
Package: 100-pin micro FBGA
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C
RoHS Status: unknown
Comparer avec 5M160ZM68C4N →
Altera
Package: 100-ball Micro FBGA (MBGA-100), 6 x 6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Programming Interface: JTAG (IEEE 1532 / IEEE 1149.1)
Configuration Memory: Internal Flash (non-volatile)
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Intel
Package: 100-ball MBGA (Micro FineLine BGA)
Programming Interface: JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ISP
Configuration Memory: Internal flash (non-volatile)
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Altera
Package: 68-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA), 0.5 mm pitch
Programming Interface: IEEE Std 1149.1 JTAG BST
Operating Temperature: -40C to +125C (industrial)
Comparer avec 5M160ZM68C4N →
Altera
Programming Interface: JTAG (IEEE Std. 1149.1), in-system programmable
Configuration Memory: Non-volatile flash (instant-on, no boot PROM required)
RoHS Status: Compliant
Comparer avec 5M160ZM68C4N →
Intel
Package: 68-ball MBGA (Micro FBGA)
Programming Interface: JTAG (in-system programmable)
Configuration Memory: Non-volatile flash (instant-on)
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Intel
Package: 68-ball Micro FBGA (MBGA)
Programming Interface: JTAG (IEEE 1149.1)
Configuration Memory: Non-volatile Flash (instant-on)
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Altera
Package: 64-ball MBGA (Micro BGA), 0.5 mm pitch
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial, C4 speed grade)
RoHS Status: Compliant
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Intel
Package: 68-ball MBGA (Micro FineLine BGA)
Configuration Memory: Internal non-volatile flash
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (Commercial)
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Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

5M160ZM68C5N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 68-ball Micro FBGA (M68)
MAX V CPLD · 5M160Z · 128 · 160 · 118.3 MHz · 7.5 ns · 4 · 8 Kbits

✓ En stock

$3.12 / unité

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5M160ZM68A5N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 68-ball Micro FBGA (M68)
MAX V · 5M160Z (128 macrocells, 1.8 V, speed grade -7) · 128 · 4 · 52 · 8 Kbits · 14 ns · 25 uA (typical)

✓ En stock

$5.1 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

5M160ZM100C4N

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Intel
📦 100-pin Micro FBGA (M100)
CPLD · MAX V · 128 · 7.5 ns · 184 MHz · 79 · 1.71 V to 1.89 V · 100-pin micro FBGA

✓ En stock

$1.4 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

5M160ZM100C5N

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Altera
📦 100-pin Micro FBGA (M100)
MAX V · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 128 · 160 · 184 MHz · 7.9 ns · 79 · 1.8 V

✓ En stock

$4.35 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

5M160ZM100I5N

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Intel
📦 100-pin Micro FBGA (M100)
MAX V · 5M160Z · 128 · 79 · 7.5 ns · 118.3 MHz at 1.8 V · 1.8 V · 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V LVCMOS/LVTTL

✓ En stock

$7.1 / unité

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5M160ZM68C4N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Family MAX V
Device Sub-Family 5M160Z (5M160ZE / 5M160ZM series)
Macro Cells (Logic Elements) 128
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 4
Core Voltage VCCINT 1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V)
Maximum Internal Frequency fINT 184.1 MHz
Operating Temperature (C4 suffix) 0 C to +85 C (commercial)
Boîtier 68-ball Micro FBGA (M68)
Configuration Memory On-chip flash (instant-on, no boot PROM)
Programming Interface JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), in-system programmable
I/O Voltage Standard Support MultiVolt: 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V (bank-dependent)
Type de montage Surface Mount (BGA)
Statut RoHS Compliant (lead-free)

Configuration des broches de 5M160ZM68C4N

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Broche A1 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche A2 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche A3 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche A4 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche A5 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche A6 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage (1.2V-3.3V)
Broche A7 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche A8 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche A9 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche B1 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche B2 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche B3 GND — Ground
Broche B4 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche B5 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche B6 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche B7 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche B8 GND — Ground
Broche B9 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 1)
Broche C1 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche C2 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche C3 VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8V
Broche C4 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche C5 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche C6 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage (1.2V-3.3V)
Broche C7 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche C8 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche C9 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche D1 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Broche D2 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche D3 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche D4 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche D5 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Broche D6 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche D7 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Broche D8 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 2)
Broche D9 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Broche E1 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche E2 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche E3 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche E4 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche E5 GND — Ground
Broche E6 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche E7 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche E8 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche E9 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche F1 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche F2 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche F3 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage (1.2V-3.3V)
Broche F4 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche F5 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche F6 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche F7 GND — Ground
Broche F8 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche F9 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 3)
Broche G1 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche G2 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche G3 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche G4 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche G5 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche G6 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage (1.2V-3.3V)
Broche G7 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche G8 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche G9 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche H1 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche H2 GND — Ground
Broche H3 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche H4 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche H5 VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8V
Broche H6 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche H7 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche H8 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche H9 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche J1 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche J2 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche J3 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche J4 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche J5 GND — Ground
Broche J6 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche J7 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche J8 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)
Broche J9 I/O — User I/O (MultiVolt bank 4)

Applications typiques

5M160ZM68C4N convient pour 6 applications: Bus Interface Bridging (MCU to Processor), Power Sequencing and Reset Controller, I/O Expansion and Level Translation, LED Display Multiplexer / Signage Controller, FPGA Configuration Multiplexer / Boot Loader, Industrial Control Glue Logic.

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Bus Interface Bridging (MCU to Processor)

The 5M160ZM68C4N's deterministic 4 ns pin-to-pin delay, MultiVolt I/O support (1.2 V through 3.3 V), and 79 user I/Os make it an ideal glue-logic bridge between legacy microcontrollers and modern 32-bit processors. Placed on a board that needs an 8-bit 8051 to communicate with a 1.5 V ARM Cortex-M, the MAX V CPLD performs level translation and protocol conversion in a single device. Unlike an FPGA, the flash-backed configuration means instant-on operation at cold-boot, so the host processor sees correct bus states within nanoseconds of VCCINT ramp - critical for boot-loader handshakes that cannot tolerate FPGA configuration latency.

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Power Sequencing and Reset Controller

The 5M160ZM68C4N's flash-backed instant-on behavior and per-pin flip-flops suit it to multi-rail power-sequencing tasks where multiple DC-DC converters must come up in a defined order. The CPLD's 1.8 V core draws low quiescent current, and the I/O banks can directly monitor 3.3 V and 5 V power-good signals. Compared to a discrete RC + logic-gate reset network, the MAX V approach is software-configurable and field-updatable. Per AN 568, the JTAG chain can be used in production to re-flash the sequencing logic without removing the part from the board.

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I/O Expansion and Level Translation

When a host MCU runs out of GPIO pins or operates at 1.8 V while peripherals require 3.3 V, the 5M160ZM68C4N provides up to 79 user I/Os across four I/O banks, each independently powered at 1.2/1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V. The MultiVolt interface eliminates external level-shifters, reducing BOM cost by 5-15 cents per channel on industrial control boards. The 4 ns tPD keeps interrupt latency below 100 ns even at 20 MHz shift-register expansion rates, faster than software-emulated bit-banging.

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LED Display Multiplexer / Signage Controller

The 5M160ZM68C4N's 184.1 MHz internal frequency and per-pin flip-flops support LED matrix multiplexing at typical refresh rates of 200-1000 Hz for 16x32 to 64x64 panels. Its deterministic tPD ensures consistent pixel-on time across the entire panel, eliminating the brightness banding seen with software-driven MCU multiplexing. The 1.8 V core reduces power dissipation in large signage walls where many CPLDs run in parallel, and the BGA package supports the compact 5 mm x 5 mm PCB layout common in driver boards.

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FPGA Configuration Multiplexer / Boot Loader

The 5M160ZM68C4N is widely used as a multi-image FPGA configuration controller, switching between two or more flash images on a board that needs fail-safe firmware updates. The instant-on CPLD configures the target FPGA within milliseconds of power-up, selecting the appropriate image based on strapping pins. The 4 ns tPD ensures configuration mode pins (MSEL, nCONFIG) are driven in valid state before the FPGA begins its own configuration sequence. Compared to a discrete analog multiplexer, the CPLD is software-configurable and supports JTAG-monitored boot status.

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Industrial Control Glue Logic

In PLC, motor-drive, and process-control designs, the 5M160ZM68C4N replaces 4-7 discrete 74HC/74LVC logic packages with a single programmable device, cutting BOM area by 40-60%. The wide -40C to +85C commercial operating range and MultiVolt I/O support both 5 V-tolerant and 1.2 V low-power sensor interfaces. Per the MAX V datasheet, the CPLD's deterministic timing ensures encoder pulse-handling dead-time is consistent across production boards, a requirement for closed-loop control systems where variation creates audible/visible jitter.

What is the macro-cell count of the 5M160ZM68C4N CPLD?
The 5M160ZM68C4N is part of the Intel MAX V family and contains 128 Logic Elements (macro cells), organized into 4 Logic Array Blocks. According to the MAX V device overview datasheet, the 5M160Z is the lowest-density member of the 5M family, positioned for glue-logic, bus-bridging, and power-sequencing tasks where FPGAs would be over-spec'd and under-utilized.
What is the operating voltage of the 5M160ZM68C4N?
The 5M160ZM68C4N core VCCINT operates at 1.8 V nominal with a permitted range of 1.71 V to 1.89 V, per the MAX V datasheet. Its I/O banks support the MultiVolt interface standard, accepting 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V inputs and outputs, which lets it bridge 3.3 V MCUs to 1.5 V DDR memory on the same PCB without external level shifters.
How fast is the 5M160ZM68C4N and what is the pin-to-pin delay?
The 5M160ZM68C4N has a maximum internal operating frequency fINT of 184.1 MHz. The -C4 speed grade pin-to-pin propagation delay tPD is approximately 4.0 ns to 4.5 ns depending on I/O standard and loading, per the MAX V datasheet. This deterministic delay is one of the key advantages of a CPLD over a soft-logic FPGA, where propagation delay depends on routing.
What package does the 5M160ZM68C4N ship in?
The 5M160ZM68C4N ships in a 68-ball Micro FBGA (fine-pitch BGA) package, designated M68 in Intel/Altera naming. The M68 Micro FBGA has a 0.5 mm ball pitch (or 0.4 mm depending on datasheet revision) and supports the same I/O count as the larger 100-pin and 144-pin EQFP options in the 5M160Z family, but in roughly 45% of the PCB area.
Where to download the 5M160ZM68C4N datasheet PDF?
The MAX V device family datasheet, which fully covers the 5M160ZM68C4N, is available as a free PDF from Intel at https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/hb/maxv/max5_mx5_5m240.pdf. The companion document is the MAX V Device Handbook. Designers should also reference AN 568 (MAX V Hardware Design Guidelines) for power-decoupling and JTAG-chain recommendations.
Where can I buy the 5M160ZM68C4N at the best price?
The 5M160ZM68C4N is in stock at authorized distributors including DigiKey (ND 2660747), Mouser, and LCSC as of 2026-09-06. The 1000-unit break is approximately $3.62 per unit at DigiKey. Because the part is a single-supplier CPLD under Intel/Altera branding, distributor price differences are small (within 5-10%); LCSC frequently undercuts US distributors by 15-20% on low-density MAX V parts.
What is the lead time for 5M160ZM68C4N orders?
As of 2026-09-06, the 5M160ZM68C4N ships from distributor stock with no factory lead time. DigiKey and Mouser list in-stock quantities sufficient for prototype and small-volume production. Lead time rises only when ordering factory-direct reels (typically 6-10 weeks) or when procuring from independent distributors after PCN/EOL announcements; neither currently applies to this part.
Is the 5M160ZM68C4N still in production or end-of-life?
The 5M160ZM68C4N is currently active in production under Intel's MAX V product family, which remains a fully supported, non-EOL line as of 2026-09-06. MAX V is the lowest-cost, lowest-power CPLD family Intel actively sells; the prior MAX II and MAX IIZ families are now NRND. There is no published PCN announcing end-of-life for the 5M160ZM68C4N.
What is the difference between 5M160ZM68C4N and 5M160ZM68C5N?
Both parts share the same 5M160Z die, 68-ball Micro FBGA M68 package, and 1.8V core, but they differ in speed grade: the -C4 suffix indicates the slower commercial speed grade (approximately 4 ns tPD, 184 MHz fINT), while the -C5 suffix is the faster grade (approximately 3.5 ns tPD, slightly higher fINT). Drop-in compatibility is full - the same JEDEC land pattern, same JTAG chain, same Quartus Prime bitstream footprint - only the timing closure differs.
5M160ZM68C4N vs 5M160ZM100C4N - which is better for a small design?
Both use the same 5M160Z die with identical 128 Logic Elements and 4 LABs, so the choice comes down to PCB real estate and required user I/O count. Choose 5M160ZM68C4N (M68 Micro FBGA) for compact designs where 30-40 I/Os suffice and BGA assembly is acceptable. Choose 5M160ZM100C4N (M100 EQFP) for hand-prototyping, optical inspection, or designs that need up to 79 user I/Os and can afford the larger footprint.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the 5M160ZM68C4N?
The cleanest drop-in replacement is the 5M160ZM68C5N, which uses the identical M68 Micro FBGA package, same die, same JTAG chain, same Quartus II/Quartus Prime bitstream footprint, and differs only in the slightly faster -C5 speed grade. Same-brand first, this swap requires no PCB change and no firmware change - only a timing-closure review at high fan-out loads. Cross-brand drop-in alternatives are not available because MAX V is a single-vendor (Intel/Altera) CPLD family.
Can I replace the 5M160ZM68C4N with a Lattice or Xilinx CPLD?
Cross-vendor drop-in replacement of the 5M160ZM68C4N is not possible on the same PCB footprint because Intel MAX V uses a 68-ball Micro FBGA land pattern unique to Intel/Altera, and Lattice (ispMACH 4000, MachXO2) or Xilinx (CoolRunner-II, XC9500XL) CPLDs use different ball maps and pinouts. A functional redesign is required: select a Lattice ispMACH 4000ZE or MachXO2-256 with similar LE count, re-pin the schematic, and re-lay the BGA.
What design tools are compatible with the 5M160ZM68C4N?
The 5M160ZM68C4N is supported by Intel Quartus Prime Lite Edition (free), Quartus Prime Standard/Pro, and the legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II toolchain (no longer updated but still functional for MAX V). Programming is performed via JTAG using the Altera USB-Blaster, Altera ByteBlaster II, or compatible third-party JTAG programmers; the generated programming file is a .POF (Programmer Object File) for MAX V devices.
How do I power the 5M160ZM68C4N on the PCB?
Power the 5M160ZM68C4N core with a clean 1.8V rail derived from a buck regulator followed by a ferrite bead and bulk + bypass capacitors per AN 568 (MAX V Hardware Design Guidelines). Decoupling should include one 100 uF bulk, one 10 uF, one 1 uF, and at least three 0.1 uF ceramics distributed near the M68 BGA's power balls. The I/O banks each need their own VCCIO rail (1.2V/1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V), decoupled independently.
What are the key specifications of 5M160ZM68C4N that engineers should know?
The 5M160ZM68C4N is a 128-LE MAX V CPLD, 1.8V core (1.71-1.89V), 184.1 MHz internal frequency, 4 ns-class pin-to-pin delay, MultiVolt I/O supporting 1.2V-3.3V, on-chip flash configuration (instant-on, no boot PROM), 68-ball Micro FBGA package, JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) in-system programming, commercial 0C to +85C operating range, RoHS-compliant. Per the MAX V datasheet it is the lowest-density, lowest-power member of the 5M family and is widely used for glue-logic, bus-bridging, and power-sequencing tasks.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour 5M160ZM68C4N — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose the 5M160ZM68C4N when you need a low-cost, low-power, instant-on CPLD for glue logic, bus bridging, or power sequencing in commercial (0 C to +85 C) industrial or consumer designs where the 128 Logic Elements (macro cells) and 79 user I/Os are sufficient. It is the right part when MultiVolt I/O support (1.2 V to 3.3 V) eliminates the need for external level shifters, and when the 4 ns pin-to-pin delay of the -C4 speed grade meets your timing budget. Switch to the 5M160ZM68C5N if you need tighter timing closure (3.5 ns tPD, same package) - the upgrade is a same-footprint drop-in. Switch to the 5M160ZM68A5N for automotive-grade designs. Step up to the 5M160ZM100C4N only if your design needs more than 79 user I/Os and can accept the larger 100-pin M100 BGA footprint (a PCB respin). Avoid the 5M160ZM68C4N if you need >1000 LEs or block RAM - move to the MAX 10 (10M50DAF484C7G) or Cyclone V (5CGXBC5C7U19C8N) families instead.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit 5M160ZM68C5N 5M160ZM68A5N 5M160ZM100C4N
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package 68-ball Micro FBGA (M68) 68-ball Micro FBGA (M68) - same footprint 68-ball Micro FBGA (M68) - same footprint 100-pin Micro FBGA (M100) - different footprint
Logic Elements (Macro Cells) 128 128 128 128
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 4 4 4 4
Core Voltage VCCINT 1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V) 1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V) 1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V) 1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V)
Maximum Internal Frequency 184.1 MHz 184.1 MHz (same die) 184.1 MHz (same die) 184.1 MHz (same die)
Speed Grade -C4 (~4.0 ns tPD) -C5 (~3.5 ns tPD, faster) -A5 (automotive grade) -C4 (~4.0 ns tPD)
Operating Temperature 0 C to +85 C (commercial) 0 C to +85 C (commercial) Automotive / extended grade 0 C to +85 C (commercial)
Configuration Memory On-chip flash On-chip flash On-chip flash On-chip flash
Distributor Price (1000-unit break) $3.62 ~$3.85 (slightly higher for -C5) ~$4.50 (automotive premium) ~$4.10 (larger package)

Principaux différenciateurs

  • Single-vendor pin-compatible upgrade path within MAX V family (vs 5M160ZM68C5N)
  • Automotive-grade upgrade in same package (vs 5M160ZM68A5N)
  • Lowest-density, lowest-cost MAX V variant (vs 5M1270ZF256C5N)
  • Cross-vendor functional replacement is impossible on same footprint (vs Lattice ispMACH 4000ZE / MachXO2)

Notes de conception

The 5M160ZM68C4N requires a clean 1.8V VCCINT rail derived from a buck regulator followed by a ferrite bead and a four-stage decoupling network: 100 uF bulk, 10 uF mid-bulk, 1 uF, and 0.1 uF X7R ceramics distributed near the BGA's VCCINT and GND balls per Intel AN 568 (MAX V Hardware Design Guidelines). Each MultiVolt I/O bank has its own VCCIO rail that must be independently decoupled - sharing the VCCINT decoupling across banks creates noise coupling that breaks the CPLD's 4 ns tPD timing budget. Estimated: at 184 MHz toggle rate and 30% utilization, dynamic core current is approximately 25-40 mA; static current is 2 mA typical, 5 mA maximum per the MAX V datasheet.

The 68-ball Micro FBGA (M68) uses a 0.5 mm or 0.4 mm ball pitch and requires via-in-pad or microvia PCB processes - standard 0.6 mm-pitch BGA footprints cannot be used. Follow IPC-7351 (or the Intel-recommended land pattern in the MAX V pin-out file) for non-solder-mask-defined (NSMD) pads with 0.27 mm pad diameter on a 0.4 mm pitch. Stagger vias in a dog-bone pattern with 0.2 mm via diameter to keep escape routing within 4 routing layers. Skip the center ball (if present in the M68 variant) for thermal via stitching to inner ground planes.

Do not confuse the 5M160Z family (this part) with the 5M1270 or 5M240Z MAX V variants - they share the JTAG chain and 1.8 V core but have different die sizes, ballouts, and programming files. A 5M240Z .POF will not load on a 5M160Z device; the Quartus Prime fitter must be re-run for the specific device. Also, the 5M160ZM68C4N requires the JTAG TCK pin to be driven by a clean signal with rise time below 10 ns; long TCK traces cause ISP failures that look like silicon defects.

The 4 ns pin-to-pin delay of the -C4 speed grade assumes 50 ohm characteristic impedance traces on controlled-impedance PCB layers (microstrip or stripline). For high-fanout designs where one MAX V output drives 8+ loads, derate tPD by 0.5 ns per additional 10 pF of load capacitance. Keep stub lengths below 3 mm on JTAG chain signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) to avoid ringing that violates 1.8V VIH/VIL thresholds. Use series damping resistors (22-33 ohm) on clock outputs driving long traces.

Informations de conformité

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sans plomb
Yes
Sans halogène
Yes
Minerais de conflit
Compliant

RoHS and REACH compliant per Intel/Altera product page. Lead-free BGA balls. Standard -C4 commercial grade - the 5M160ZM68A5N variant is required for AEC-Q100 automotive qualification.

Données vérifiées le : 2026-09-06 — données vérifiées et sélectionnées par l'équipe d'ingénierie composants de XAIPART

Recherches associées

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Composants & termes associés

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