5M1270ZT144A5N - 980-Macro Cell MAX V CPLD, TQFP-144 | Intel
MPN: 5M1270ZT144A5N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $22.5 | $22.50 |
| 10 | $20.4 | $204.00 |
| 100 | $17.85 | $1,785.00 |
| 500 | $15.6 | $7,800.00 |
| 1,000 | $13.95 | $13,950.00 |
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5M1270ZT144A5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MAX V |
| Family | MAX V CPLD |
| Macro Cells | 980 |
| Logic Elements (approx.) | 2120 |
| User I/Os | 114 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 201.1 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V (MultiVolt) |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits |
| Programmability | Non-volatile flash, in-system programmable via JTAG |
| Package | TQFP-144 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Process Technology | CMOS, non-volatile flash |
| JTAG Support | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan) |
| On-chip Oscillator | Yes |
5M1270ZT144A5N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 23 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 33 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 34 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 47 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 48 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 49 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 50 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 52 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 60 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 72 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 78 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 79 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 87 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 90 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 104 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 121 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 127 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 136 | nCONFIG — Configuration start input (active low) |
| Pin 137 | nSTATUS — Configuration status output (active low) |
| Pin 138 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done output |
| Pin 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
5M1270ZT144A5N is suitable for 6 applications: Microcontroller I/O Expansion and Bus Bridging, Power-Up and Power-Down Sequencing, Glue Logic Replacement for 74-Series Gates, Protocol Conversion (SPI / UART / I2C Bridging), Industrial Control and Factory Automation, LED Display and Signage Driving.
Microcontroller I/O Expansion and Bus Bridging
The 5M1270ZT144A5N is a strong fit for microcontroller I/O expansion because its 114 user I/Os and MAX V instant-on configuration let a low-pin-count MCU drive a wide parallel bus or many peripherals through a single non-volatile bridge. In a typical application, the CPLD sits between an STM32 or PIC and a parallel LCD, keypad matrix, or multiple SPI slaves; the 201.1 MHz internal frequency supports fast SPI-to-parallel conversion while the non-volatile flash eliminates boot time. Compared to a discrete 74-series logic implementation, the 5M1270ZT144A5N replaces dozens of packages with one IC and lets designers change glue logic in firmware rather than respinning the PCB.
Recommended
Power-Up and Power-Down Sequencing
The 5M1270ZT144A5N excels at multi-rail power sequencing because it powers up already configured and can hold its outputs in a defined state during rail ramp. With 980 macro cells the CPLD can implement dozens of comparator-fed sequencer cells, controlling enable lines to DC-DC converters, LDOs, and load switches with microsecond precision. The on-chip oscillator and MultiVolt I/O (1.8 V to 5.0 V) let one CPLD sequence rails at mixed voltages without external level shifters, which is critical for FPGA + SoC boards where improper sequencing risks latch-up.
Recommended
Glue Logic Replacement for 74-Series Gates
The 5M1270ZT144A5N replaces dozens of legacy 74HC/74AHC packages - decoders, muxes, latches, and bus transceivers - with a single TQFP-144 CPLD that can be re-spun via JTAG without PCB rework. For board revisions this is a major advantage: logic changes that would otherwise require a respin become a 30-second Quartus recompile and JTAG flash. The 114 user I/Os comfortably handle the dozens of signals that legacy discrete-logic sections usually spread across many small packages, while the non-volatile instant-on behavior preserves the predictable power-up behavior of the original discrete implementation.
Recommended
Protocol Conversion (SPI / UART / I2C Bridging)
The 5M1270ZT144A5N is widely used as a protocol bridge because the 980 macro cells easily absorb SPI-to-UART, I2C-to-SPI, or parallel-to-LVDS converters, while 201.1 MHz internal frequency handles UART rates up to several Mbaud and SPI clocks past 50 MHz. In an industrial gateway the CPLD might translate a legacy parallel sensor bus to SPI for a modern SoC, offloading the CPU and freeing its DMA channels. The MultiVolt I/O banks allow direct connection to 5 V sensors without level shifters, simplifying mixed-voltage designs.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Factory Automation
For industrial control panels the 5M1270ZT144A5N delivers reliable, deterministic logic for encoder decoding, PWM generation, and optocoupler-isolated I/O conditioning. Industrial temperature variants of the same MAX V device (5M1270ZT144I5N) handle the -40C to +85C envelope of factory floors, while the non-volatile flash configuration survives brown-outs and power cycling without corruption. Compared to an FPGA, the CPLD's instant-on behavior and absence of external boot memory are particularly valuable in safety-critical control loops where predictable power-up timing matters.
Recommended
LED Display and Signage Driving
The 5M1270ZT144A5N drives large LED matrix displays by combining its 114 user I/Os - enough to drive multiple 7-segment digits or a moderate scan-multiplexed LED matrix - with deterministic scan timing that the on-chip oscillator or external clock can discipline. In a refresh controller the CPLD maintains row scanning, blanking, and brightness PWM without CPU intervention, leaving the host MCU free to refresh frame buffers over SPI. The TQFP-144 package is also hand-solderable, which simplifies prototype and small-batch signage builds where BGA assembly is impractical.
Recommended
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M1270ZT144I5N | 5M1270ZT144C5N | 5M1270ZT144C4N | 5M1270ZT144A5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Macro Cells | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 |
| User I/Os | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| MultiVolt I/O Support | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V |
| Speed Grade | A5N | I5N (industrial) | C5N (commercial) | C4N (slightly slower) | A5G (relaxed timing) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial |
| Non-volatile Configuration | Yes (flash) | Yes (flash) | Yes (flash) | Yes (flash) | Yes (flash) |
| Drop-in Compatibility | - | Yes (same TQFP-144 pinout) | Yes (same TQFP-144 pinout) | Yes (same TQFP-144 pinout) | Yes (same TQFP-144 pinout) |
Key Differentiators
- Hand-solderable TQFP-144 with 114 I/Os (vs 5M1270ZF256A5N)
- MAX V non-volatile flash with instant-on (vs SRAM-based FPGAs)
- MultiVolt I/O supporting 1.8 V through 5.0 V (vs Single-voltage CPLDs)
Design Notes
The 5M1270ZT144A5N requires two supply rails: VCCINT at 1.8 V for the core logic and VCCIO1 through VCCIO4 at 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5.0 V for the four I/O banks. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, and add one bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor per bank. Estimated: with all 114 I/Os switching at 50 MHz, dynamic current can reach ~150 mA on VCCINT and ~100 mA total on the VCCIO rails, so budget for a 1.8 V LDO with at least 500 mA capacity when designing for maximum I/O activity.
The TQFP-144 package has a 0.5 mm pitch with exposed die-pad recommendation from the manufacturer datasheet. Route all four I/O banks on separate layers if possible to minimize cross-bank noise coupling. Keep JTAG traces (TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO) short and length-matched to within 25 mm, and place a 10 kohm pull-up on TCK and TDI. Estimated: at 201.1 MHz internal frequency, JTAG scan-chain integrity requires total stub length below 5 mm on each TMS/TCK branch.
Do not apply 5 V to any I/O pin while VCCIO is powered down or absent - the absolute maximum rating on input voltage is VCCIO + 0.5 V or 5.5 V, whichever is lower, and exceeding this latches the I/O buffer. Also, when migrating designs between MAX V speed grades (e.g. from C4N to A5N), the Quartus fitter may unconstrain timing if the wrong speed grade is selected in the device settings - always verify in the fitter report that the chosen device matches the part on the board.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per distributor listings (DigiKey, Mouser). Halogen-free status not specified in available data. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose 5M1270ZT144I5N or a Q-grade variant for industrial/automotive.
