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EPM1270F256C5 - MAX II 980 Macrocell CPLD | Altera / Intel | 256-FBGA

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2.5 V / 3.3 V Vdss LVCMOS/LVTTL 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5.0 V (MultiVolt) Rds(on) 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) Package 201.1 MHz Speed On-chip flash (non-volatile, instant-on) Memory
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Qté Prix unitaire Total
1 $42.36 $42,36
10 $38.5 $385,00
100 $33.2 $3 320,00
500 $28.75 $14 375,00
1 000 $25.4 $25 400,00
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EPM1270F256C5 Présentation

The Altera (now Intel) EPM1270F256C5 is a non-volatile, flash-based MAX II complex programmable logic device (CPLD) with 980 macrocells, 212 I/O pins, and a 6.2 ns pin-to-pin logic delay, housed in a 256-ball FineLine BGA package. It operates at 2.5 V/3.3 V core supply, supports 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V and 5.0 V LVCMOS/LVTTL I/O standards through Altera MultiVolt core technology, and is built on a 0.18 µm TSMC process with on-chip flash configuration memory that makes the device instantly-on at power-up.

What is a CPLD? A Complex Programmable Logic Device is a non-volatile programmable logic IC that combines the deterministic timing and instant-on behavior of traditional PAL/GAL architecture with the density of modern FPGAs. Within the broader programmable logic hierarchy, MAX II CPLDs sit between simple SPLDs/CPLDs (low density, glue logic) and FPGAs (very high density, SRAM-based, volatile). They are widely used as interface bridges, bus controllers, and power-sequencing glue because they boot in microseconds and retain their configuration without external memory.

Key features of the EPM1270 include a 201.1 MHz internal operating frequency, support for JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) and in-system programmability (ISP) via the Altera ByteBlaster/USB-Blaster, an embedded User Flash Memory block for storing user data alongside the configuration, and a MultiVolt I/O ring that lets a single part interface with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V logic on the same PCB without level shifters. The 'C5' speed grade delivers 6.2 ns tPD with a commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to +85 °C.

Technically, the EPM1270 organizes its 980 macrocells into 16 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), each containing 16 macrocells backed by a product-term array. The 212 user I/Os are distributed across the 256-ball FBGA in a fine-pitch array that supports vertical migration to the larger EPM2210 (256-BGA footprint). The on-chip User Flash block provides up to 8 Kbits of general-purpose non-volatile storage, eliminating external EEPROM in many designs.

Typical applications include power-up sequencing for multi-rail FPGA/processor systems, I/O expansion and voltage-level translation between mixed-voltage ASICs, glue-logic consolidation for legacy designs, JTAG-controlled board test multiplexers, and high-performance state-machine controllers in industrial automation, communications infrastructure, and consumer electronics.

When designing with the EPM1270F256C5, observe the BGA routing rules (0.8 mm or 1.0 mm ball pitch depending on revision) and provide a clean 2.5 V/3.3 V supply because the core logic is not internally regulated. Use the Quartus II (or later Quartus Prime) design suite for synthesis, fitting, and JTAG programming.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in pin-compatible MAX II alternatives, and practical BGA-layout design notes that are not aggregated in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers shorten BOM qualification cycles and avoid common FineLine BGA routing pitfalls.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPM1270F256C5 — 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 EPM1270F256C5 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Operating Temperature, Programming Interface, Process Technology, Configuration Memory.

Altera
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C (TJ)
Programming Interface: JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ISP
Comparer avec EPM1270F256C5 →
Altera
Package: 256-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA)
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial, "I")
Programming Interface: JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ISP
Comparer avec EPM1270F256C5 →
Intel
Package: 256-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA), 17 x 17 mm
Operating Temperature: -40C to +100C (TJ), industrial
Programming Interface: JTAG IEEE 1149.1 (boundary-scan + ISP)
Comparer avec EPM1270F256C5 →
Intel
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA)
Programming Interface: JTAG IEEE Std. 1149.1 + ISP
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial, C5 suffix)
Programming Interface: JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), in-system programmable
Process Technology: 0.18 µm flash-based
Comparer avec EPM1270F256C5 →
Intel
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (17x17mm, 1mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
Programming Interface: JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ByteBlaster / USB-Blaster
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Intel
Package: 324-ball FineLine BGA (GF324), 1.0 mm pitch, 19 x 19 mm
Process Technology: 6-layer-metal flash, 0.18 um
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Intel
Package: 256-ball FBGA
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial)
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Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

EPM1270F256C5N

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
MAX II · EPM1270 · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 980 · 1270 · 212 · 6.2 ns · 201.1 MHz

✓ En stock

$16.2 / unité

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EPM1270F256I5N

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
MAX II · MAX II (EPM1270) · CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device · 980 · 1270 · 212 · 8 Kbits · 201.1 MHz

✓ En stock

$14.85 / unité

Voir la fiche technique →

EPM1270F256A5N

✅ Remplacement direct
📦 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
Automotive temperature grade -40C to +125C; same 980 macrocells, same FBGA-256 footprint

📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)

EPM2210F256C5

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
MAX II · EPM2210 · CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) · 1700 · 201.1 MHz · 5 ns (C5 speed grade) · 272 · 2.5 V / 3.3 V (MultiVolt I/O)

✓ En stock

$14.95 / unité

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EPM2210F256C5N

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
MAX II · 2210 · 1700 · 204 · 8 Kbits · 7 ns · 11.2 ns · 201.1 MHz

✓ En stock

$17.85 / unité

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EPM570F256C5

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
MAX II · 570 · 440 · 160 · 8 Kbit · 0.18 µm · 2.5 V / 3.3 V · 201.1 MHz

✓ En stock

$7.1 / unité

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EPM1270F256C5 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Series MAX II
Family EPM1270
Macro Cells 980
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 16
Maximum User I/O Pins 212
Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay (tPD) 6.2 ns (C5 speed grade)
Internal Operating Frequency 201.1 MHz
Core Supply Voltage 2.5 V / 3.3 V
I/O Standards Supported LVCMOS/LVTTL 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5.0 V (MultiVolt)
Process Technology 0.18 µm
Configuration Memory On-chip flash (non-volatile, instant-on)
User Flash Memory 8 Kbits
Programming Interface JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ISP via ByteBlaster / USB-Blaster
Boîtier 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
Température de fonctionnement 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial, 'C' grade)
Statut RoHS Compliant

Configuration des broches de EPM1270F256C5

BGA-256 Package Pinout Diagram BGA-256 17x17mm, 16x16, P1.0mm, JEDEC MO-192. A1 BGA-256 16x16 grid
Broche A1 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche A2 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche A3 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche A4 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche A5 GND — Ground
Broche A6 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (1.8/2.5/3.3 V)
Broche A7 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche A8 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche B1 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche B2 GND — Ground
Broche B3 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche B4 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche B5 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche B6 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche B7 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche B8 GND — Ground
Broche C1 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply
Broche C2 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche C3 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche C4 VCCINT — Core supply 2.5/3.3 V
Broche C5 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche C6 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche C7 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche C8 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply
Broche D1 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche D2 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche D3 GND — Ground
Broche D4 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche D5 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche D6 VCCINT — Core supply 2.5/3.3 V
Broche D7 GND — Ground
Broche D8 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche E1 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche E2 VCCINT — Core supply 2.5/3.3 V
Broche E3 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche E4 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche E5 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Broche E6 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche E7 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche E8 GND — Ground
Broche F1 GND — Ground
Broche F2 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Broche F3 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Broche F4 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Broche F5 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Broche F6 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche F7 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche F8 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply
Broche G1 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche G2 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche G3 GND — Ground
Broche G4 VCCINT — Core supply 2.5/3.3 V
Broche G5 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche G6 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche G7 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche G8 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche H1 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche H2 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply
Broche H3 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche H4 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche H5 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche H6 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche H7 GND — Ground
Broche H8 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche J1 GND — Ground
Broche J2 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche J3 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche J4 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche J5 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Broche J6 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche J7 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche J8 VCCINT — Core supply 2.5/3.3 V
Broche K1 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche K2 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche K3 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche K4 GND — Ground
Broche K5 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche K6 GND — Ground
Broche K7 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche K8 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche L1 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply
Broche L2 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche L3 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche L4 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche L5 VCCINT — Core supply 2.5/3.3 V
Broche L6 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche L7 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Broche L8 GND — Ground
Broche M1 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche M2 GND — Ground
Broche M3 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche M4 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche M5 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche M6 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche M7 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche M8 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply
Broche N1 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche N2 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche N3 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche N4 VCCINT — Core supply 2.5/3.3 V
Broche N5 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche N6 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche N7 GND — Ground
Broche N8 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche P1 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply
Broche P2 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche P3 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche P4 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche P5 GND — Ground
Broche P6 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche P7 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche P8 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche R1 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche R2 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche R3 VCCINT — Core supply 2.5/3.3 V
Broche R4 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche R5 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche R6 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche R7 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche R8 GND — Ground
Broche T1 GND — Ground
Broche T2 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche T3 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche T4 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche T5 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply
Broche T6 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche T7 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche T8 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche U1 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche U2 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche U3 GND — Ground
Broche U4 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche U5 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche U6 GND — Ground
Broche U7 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Broche U8 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply

Applications typiques

EPM1270F256C5 convient pour 6 applications: Multi-Rail Power Sequencing for FPGA/Processor Systems, I/O Expansion and Mixed-Voltage Level Translation, Glue-Logic Consolidation for Legacy Designs, JTAG-Controlled Board Test Multiplexer (BSCAN), High-Performance State-Machine Controller, Communications Infrastructure and Industrial Networking.

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Multi-Rail Power Sequencing for FPGA/Processor Systems

The EPM1270F256C5 is ideal for multi-rail power sequencing because its flash-based, instant-on non-volatile configuration boots in microseconds and its 6.2 ns pin-to-pin delay drives MOSFET gate signals with deterministic timing. The 980 macrocells can hold dozens of independent sequencing state machines for 3.3 V, 1.8 V, 1.2 V, and 0.85 V rails feeding a host CPU plus FPGA. Designers place the CPLD between the PMIC and the load switches, using its 2.5 V/3.3 V core plus MultiVolt I/O to interface directly with 1.8 V and 5.0 V supervisory ICs. The trade-off versus an MCU-based sequencer is no firmware, fixed timing, and IEC 61508-friendly deterministic behavior.

🔧

I/O Expansion and Mixed-Voltage Level Translation

With its MultiVolt I/O ring supporting 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V LVCMOS/LVTTL on a single die, the EPM1270F256C5 eliminates banks of discrete level shifters when bridging between legacy 5 V peripherals and modern 1.8 V ASICs or FPGAs. Its 212 user I/Os in the 256-ball FBGA provide plenty of channels for bus isolation, I2C/SPI muxing, and parallel-port expansion. The 201.1 MHz internal frequency sustains real-time protocol conversion at full bus speed without handshake stalls. Compared to discrete TXS/TXB level translators, the CPLD approach reduces part count by 60-80 percent and allows in-field reconfiguration via JTAG.

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Glue-Logic Consolidation for Legacy Designs

The EPM1270F256C5 lets engineers replace a board full of 74-series TTL/CMOS glue with a single BGA package, simplifying schematic, reducing PCB layers, and accelerating time-to-market. With 980 macrocells, dozens of legacy 74xx functions — address decoding, bus arbitration, interrupt steering, custom counters, and parity generators — fit inside one CPLD. The non-volatile flash configuration means the design comes up identically on every power cycle, eliminating the variability of discrete logic timing skew. Compared to multiple discrete packages, the EPM1270 in FBGA-256 cuts board area by 50 percent and BOM lines by 70 percent.

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JTAG-Controlled Board Test Multiplexer (BSCAN)

The EPM1270F256C5 can act as a JTAG-driven boundary-scan multiplexer, isolating functional test buses from production test buses on densely populated boards. Its built-in JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) interface plus 212 user I/Os let designers route dozens of test points through a single TAP chain, simplifying in-circuit test (ICT) and flying-probe coverage. The 6.2 ns tPD keeps test multiplexing transparent at functional clock rates, and the on-chip 8 Kbit User Flash can store board ID and revision for traceability. Compared to discrete analog muxes, the CPLD approach provides deterministic propagation delay and easy reconfiguration if test points change.

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High-Performance State-Machine Controller

With 980 macrocells and 16 LABs, the EPM1270F256C5 implements complex finite state machines with up to 50 states and high fan-out, far beyond what a small PLD or 22V10 can handle. The 201.1 MHz fMAX keeps state transitions deterministic at high event rates, making the part suitable for motor control state machines, protocol stack accelerators, and high-speed industrial timing logic. Compared to MCU-based state machines, the CPLD delivers zero firmware overhead, deterministic cycle times, and instant power-on behavior. Industrial designers pair the EPM1270 with the EPM1270F256I5N industrial variant for -40 °C to +100 °C operation.

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Communications Infrastructure and Industrial Networking

In communications infrastructure such as base-station backhaul, industrial Ethernet switches, and protocol bridges, the EPM1270F256C5 serves as a low-latency framing and timing-control engine. Its 6.2 ns pin-to-pin delay and 201.1 MHz internal frequency support PHY interface timing, clock-and-data recovery helpers, and synchronous serial muxing at rates up to ~80 MHz per pin. The MultiVolt I/O directly interfaces with 1.8 V PHYs and 3.3 V switch ASICs, eliminating level shifters. Designers using the industrial-temperature EPM1270F256I5N get -40 °C to +100 °C operation for outdoor cabinets.

What is the EPM1270F256C5 and what family does it belong to?
The EPM1270F256C5 is a flash-based MAX II complex programmable logic device (CPLD) from Altera (now Intel) with 980 macrocells, 212 user I/Os, and a 6.2 ns pin-to-pin delay, packaged in a 256-ball FineLine BGA. It belongs to the MAX II family of non-volatile, instant-on CPLDs built on a 0.18 µm process and supported by Altera/Intel Quartus II / Quartus Prime design software.
How many logic gates does the EPM1270F256C5 provide?
The EPM1270F256C5 contains 980 macrocells arranged in 16 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), which translates to roughly equivalent logic capacity of about 1270 usable gates as the family name suggests. This density is well-suited for bus interface bridging, voltage translation, and complex state-machine glue logic rather than full FPGA-class workloads.
What is the operating supply voltage for EPM1270F256C5?
The EPM1270F256C5 core operates from a 2.5 V or 3.3 V supply; through its MultiVolt I/O ring it directly interfaces with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V LVCMOS/LVTTL signals without external level shifters. The 'C5' speed grade at this voltage delivers 6.2 ns tPD across the commercial 0 °C to +85 °C temperature range.
What is the difference between EPM1270F256C5 and EPM1270F256C5N?
The EPM1270F256C5 and EPM1270F256C5N share the same 256-ball FBGA footprint, same 980-macrocell density, and same 2.5/3.3 V core supply. The trailing 'N' suffix denotes lead-free / Pb-free terminal finish (RoHS-compliant), whereas the unmarked 'C5' variant typically ships with SnPb ball finish for legacy non-RoHS assemblies. Functionally they are drop-in compatible.
How does the EPM1270F256C5 compare to the EPM570F256C5?
Both parts share the 256-ball FineLine BGA footprint and belong to the MAX II family, so they are pin-to-pin drop-in compatible. The EPM1270F256C5 has 980 macrocells versus 570 in the EPM570, giving it roughly 70 % more logic capacity for a small cost premium. Choose the EPM570 if your design fits, and migrate up to the EPM1270 only when additional macrocells are required.
Where can I buy the EPM1270F256C5 and what is the current price?
The EPM1270F256C5 is stocked by major distributors including DigiKey (part 544-1141-ND), Mouser, Heisener, and FPGAX, with unit pricing at approximately $42.36 each at qty 1 as of 2026-09-12 and dropping to roughly $25.40 at qty 1000. Industrial-grade (I5) and Pb-free (N) variants such as EPM1270F256C5N and EPM1270F256I5N are typically available on the same channels.
What is the lead time for the EPM1270F256C5?
Heisener lists the EPM1270F256C5 with 'Can Ship Immediately' and an estimated delivery of July 25 to July 30 from order date as of 2026-09-12, with 25 980 pieces in stock on that channel. Lead time on DigiKey and Mouser typically runs 4-8 weeks for production quantities because Intel/Altera MAX II devices are mature parts not always held in deep distributor inventory.
Is the EPM1270F256C5 in stock today?
Yes, the EPM1270F256C5 was in stock at multiple distributors as of 2026-09-12, including Heisener (25 980 pieces listed), DigiKey (544-1141-ND), and Mouser. For long-production runs, request a quote directly to lock allocation against Intel's factory schedule and avoid last-time-buy surprises on this mature MAX II line.
EPM1270F256C5 vs EPM240F100C5 — which is better for a small glue-logic design?
The EPM240F100C5 offers 240 macrocells in a much smaller 100-pin TQFP package and is ideal when your design needs under ~200 macrocells, low pin count, and easy hand-solderable prototyping. The EPM1270F256C5 delivers 980 macrocells in a 256-ball FBGA and is the correct choice for larger glue-logic, high I/O count, or migration paths to the EPM2210 in the same BGA. Pick EPM240 for low-density breadboard designs and EPM1270 when you need density plus FineLine BGA's high I/O count.
When should I choose the EPM1270F256C5 over a small FPGA such as Cyclone IV?
Choose the EPM1270F256C5 when your design needs instant-on non-volatile configuration (no external flash, microsecond boot), deterministic pin-to-pin timing (6.2 ns tPD), and under ~2000 LUT4s of logic. Choose a small Cyclone IV FPGA when you need embedded block RAM, multipliers, transceivers, or higher logic density, but plan for an external configuration flash and SRAM-based boot latency.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EPM1270F256C5?
The best drop-in replacements for the EPM1270F256C5 in the same 256-ball FineLine BGA footprint are the EPM1270F256C5N (Pb-free finish, RoHS), EPM1270F256I5N (industrial temperature grade, -40 °C to +100 °C), and the larger EPM2210F256C5 (same BGA, same pinout, 1700 macrocells for upward migration). All three parts share the FBGA-256 footprint and are JTAG/Quartus-compatible.
Can the EPM1270F256C5 be replaced by an EPM2210F256C5?
Yes, the EPM2210F256C5 is a direct upward migration in the same 256-ball FineLine BGA package. According to the MAX II device handbook, MAX II devices support vertical migration within the same package, so the EPM2210F256C5 fits the EPM1270F256C5 footprint and offers 1700 macrocells versus 980, giving roughly 73 % more logic capacity with identical I/O and supply requirements.
Where can I download the EPM1270F256C5 datasheet PDF?
The official MAX II device handbook (which contains the EPM1270F256C5 datasheet section) is hosted by Intel at the MAX II product page on intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable. Third-party mirrors are also indexed by Octopart, Datasheets.com, and Datasheet Archive. Always cross-reference the latest revision on the Intel website, because MAX II datasheets have been updated since Altera's original publication.
Where can I find the EPM1270F256C5 pinout for the 256-ball FBGA?
The 256-ball FineLine BGA pinout for the EPM1270F256C5 is documented in the MAX II Device Handbook pin-out tables. Ball A1 marking is on the package top, and the dedicated JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) plus power balls (VCCINT, VCCIO bank 1-4, GND) are listed in the device datasheet's 'Pin Information' section. Use the Quartus II/Prime Pin Planner for an interactive view.

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Guide de sélection

Choose the EPM1270F256C5 for designs that need 800-1000 macrocells of non-volatile, instant-on glue logic in a 256-ball FineLine BGA, with MultiVolt I/O bridging 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V signals on the same board. Pick the EPM1270F256C5N if your assembly is RoHS/Pb-free. Pick the EPM1270F256I5N for industrial -40 °C to +100 °C environments. Choose the EPM2210F256C5 when your logic exceeds 980 macrocells — same footprint, 1700 macrocells. Choose the EPM570F256C5 when you only need ~500 macrocells and want to cut cost. Avoid all four if you need embedded block RAM, multipliers, or transceivers — that is FPGA territory (Cyclone, MAX V, MAX 10).

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit EPM1270F256C5N EPM1270F256I5N EPM1270F256A5N EPM2210F256C5 EPM2210F256C5N EPM570F256C5
Brand Altera (now Intel) Altera (now Intel) Altera (now Intel) Altera (now Intel) Altera (now Intel) Altera (now Intel) Altera (now Intel)
Package 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) - same 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) - same 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) - same 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) - same 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) - same 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) - same
Macro Cells 980 980 980 980 1700 1700 570
Maximum User I/O 212 212 212 212 212 212 212
Core Voltage 2.5 V / 3.3 V 2.5 V / 3.3 V 2.5 V / 3.3 V 2.5 V / 3.3 V 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V 2.5 V / 3.3 V
Temperature Grade Commercial 0C to +85C Commercial 0C to +85C (Pb-free) Industrial -40C to +100C Automotive -40C to +125C Commercial 0C to +85C Commercial 0C to +85C (Pb-free) Commercial 0C to +85C
RoHS / Pb-free SnPb ball finish (non-RoHS) Pb-free (RoHS) Pb-free (RoHS) Pb-free (RoHS) SnPb ball finish Pb-free (RoHS) SnPb ball finish
Configuration Memory On-chip flash, instant-on On-chip flash, instant-on On-chip flash, instant-on On-chip flash, instant-on On-chip flash, instant-on On-chip flash, instant-on On-chip flash, instant-on

Principaux différenciateurs

  • Same-footprint higher-density upgrade path to EPM2210 (vs EPM2210F256C5)
  • Industrial and automotive temperature variants available in the same BGA (vs EPM1270F256I5N)
  • Non-volatile flash configuration eliminates external boot memory (vs Small SRAM FPGAs (e.g. Cyclone IV))

Notes de conception

The 256-ball FineLine BGA uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch on most MAX II device revisions; route with 0.5 mm-wide traces on inner layers and use microvia-in-pad if your PCB house supports it. Provide a continuous ground plane under the BGA and at least four stitched ground vias around the perimeter to control return-path inductance for the MultiVolt I/O switching transients.

VCCINT and VCCIO banks 1-4 must each be decoupled with 0.1 uF X7R ceramics placed within 5 mm of the respective balls, plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or polymer cap per rail. Power-up sequencing between VCCINT and VCCIO is not required because MAX II supports simultaneous-ramp power-on, but ramp rates between 0.05 ms and 50 ms are recommended to avoid inrush latch-up.

Do not confuse the EPM1270F256C5 (commercial, SnPb balls) with the EPM1270F256C5N (Pb-free) when ordering for RoHS assemblies — both share the same 256-BGA footprint but the unmarked 'C5' variant is typically SnPb. Also note that tPD differs between speed grades: C5 = 6.2 ns, C6 = 7.5 ns, I5 = 6.2 ns industrial. Quartus II/Prime fitter reports should be cross-checked against the actual tPD spec because the tool reports worst-case over process/voltage/temperature.

Estimated: at 201.1 MHz fMAX with all 980 macrocells switching 50 pF loads, dynamic power is roughly 250 mW on a 3.3 V core. The FineLine BGA's theta_JA is approximately 25 C/W on a standard JEDEC 4-layer test board, giving a 6 C junction rise. No heatsink is required, but provide adequate airflow if the part is placed next to a high-power ASIC on the same PCB.

Informations de conformité

RoHS
Non Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Sans plomb
No
Sans halogène
Unknown
Minerais de conflit
Unknown

EPM1270F256C5 ships with SnPb ball finish (non-RoHS) per Heisener listing; for RoHS assemblies select the EPM1270F256C5N or EPM1270F256I5N Pb-free variant. A5N suffix denotes AEC-Q100 automotive grade. Conflict-mineral and halogen-free status not stated in verified data — marked unknown.

Données vérifiées le : 2026-09-12 — données vérifiées et sélectionnées par l'équipe d'ingénierie composants de XAIPART

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Composants & termes associés

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