5M1270ZT144C4N - MAX V CPLD, 980 Macrocells, 144-TQFP | Altera
MPN: 5M1270ZT144C4N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $35.2 | $352.00 |
| 100 | $31.8 | $3,180.00 |
| 500 | $28.4 | $14,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $25.1 | $25,100.00 |
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View Datasheet →5M1270ZT144C4N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V |
| Macro Cells | 980 |
| Logic Elements / LABs | 1270 / 8 |
| Number of I/O | 114 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 247.5 MHz |
| Propagation Delay tPD | 8.1 ns |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V) |
| I/O Voltage | 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (multi-voltage banks) |
| Programmable Logic Type | In-System Programmable Flash CPLD |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144), 22 x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) |
| Configuration Memory | Flash (non-volatile, no external PROM) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), in-system |
| Internal Oscillator | Yes |
| User Flash Memory (UFM) | Yes, non-volatile |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
5M1270ZT144C4N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 7 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 15 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V) |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 19 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 28 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 32 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 39 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 43 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 52 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 57 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 64 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 68 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 76 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 80 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 87 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 91 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 100 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 101 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 103 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 105 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 107 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 108 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 109 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 110 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 112 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 113 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 117 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 121 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 124 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 125 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 130 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 133 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 136 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 137 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 141 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 142 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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
5M1270ZT144C4N is suitable for 6 applications: Microcontroller I/O Expansion and Level Translation, Industrial Control Glue Logic and Bus Multiplexing, Power-Up Sequencing and Reset Distribution, LED Display and Lighting Control, Communications Interface Bridging, Legacy System Modernization.
Microcontroller I/O Expansion and Level Translation
The 5M1270ZT144C4N is ideal for microcontroller I/O expansion where a low-end MCU lacks sufficient GPIO pins or needs voltage-level translation between 1.8 V core logic and 3.3 V peripherals. With 114 user I/Os across multi-voltage banks, the device can be wired between an MCU and a peripheral bus (SPI, I2C, UART, parallel) to add glue logic, bus multiplexing, or pin-mapping flexibility without changing the MCU. The 8.1 ns tPD ensures deterministic propagation delay independent of routing, which is critical when implementing handshake or interrupt logic in real-time control loops. Designers can re-program the part in-system via JTAG to update I/O assignments during prototyping, eliminating costly PCB respins when interface requirements change late in development.
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Industrial Control Glue Logic and Bus Multiplexing
The 5M1270ZT144C4N is widely used as glue logic in industrial control systems for bus multiplexing, address decoding, chip-select generation, and interrupt prioritization. With 980 macrocells and 114 I/Os, it can replace multiple 74-series discrete logic ICs (74HC138, 74HC245, 74HC541, 74HC08) with a single programmable device, simplifying BOM and reducing PCB area. The MAX V family's 1.8 V core and 3.3 V-tolerant I/Os make it well suited to interface with both legacy 5 V peripherals and modern low-voltage MCUs. Industrial control designs benefit from the deterministic 8.1 ns tPD for synchronous control loops, and the non-volatile Flash configuration means instant-on startup behavior required in safety-critical machinery.
Recommended
Power-Up Sequencing and Reset Distribution
The 5M1270ZT144C4N is a natural fit for power-up sequencing in multi-rail systems where multiple voltage rails must come up in a specific order to avoid latch-up or in-rush damage. With 8.1 ns propagation delay, the CPLD can monitor each rail's PG (power-good) signal and assert sequenced enable signals to downstream regulators with deterministic timing. The 114 user I/Os easily accommodate dozens of rails in a complex system, while the on-chip User Flash Memory (UFM) can store rail configuration parameters. Because MAX V is non-volatile, the sequencing logic is active within microseconds of VCC ramp, eliminating the slow boot times associated with FPGAs that require external boot PROMs.
Recommended
LED Display and Lighting Control
The 5M1270ZT144C4N is commonly used to drive large LED arrays, seven-segment displays, and signage panels where each pixel or segment needs precise PWM timing. The 980 macrocells can implement dozens of independent PWM channels with programmable duty cycle, dead-time, and phase shift, while the 114 user I/Os can sink or source current through external LED driver transistors. The CPLD's instant-on Flash-based configuration is critical for LED systems that must display content immediately at power-up without the boot delay of an FPGA. Designers can update display patterns in-system via JTAG, enabling rapid content refresh in field-deployed signage.
Recommended
Communications Interface Bridging
The 5M1270ZT144C4N is frequently deployed as a bridge between incompatible communications interfaces - for example, translating between SPI and I2C, UART and parallel GPIO, or LVDS and CMOS. With 8.1 ns tPD and 247.5 MHz internal frequency, the CPLD can implement clock-domain crossing and protocol conversion with sub-100 ns latency, suitable for real-time industrial networks. The multi-voltage I/O banks (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V) allow direct connection to legacy 5 V-tolerant devices without external level shifters. For telecom and networking equipment, the deterministic timing also helps meet the strict latency budgets of control-plane protocols.
Recommended
Legacy System Modernization
The 5M1270ZT144C4N is an excellent choice for modernizing legacy systems that previously relied on multiple discrete 74-series logic ICs, PALs, or GALs. By replacing 10-20 discrete packages with a single MAX V CPLD, designers can dramatically reduce PCB area, lower BOM cost, improve reliability (fewer solder joints), and add reconfigurability for late-stage design changes. The 144-pin TQFP footprint is the same as many legacy PAL devices, enabling drop-in upgrades in existing boards without layout changes. The 980 macrocells provide ample headroom for added features such as on-chip diagnostics, watchdog timers, or interface upgrades that were previously impractical with discrete logic.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M1270ZT144C5N | 5M1270ZT144A5N | 5M1270ZT144I5N | 5M1270ZF324C4N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | TQFP-144 (22x22 mm) | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same |
| Macro Cells | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 |
| Logic Elements | 1270 | 1270 | 1270 | 1270 | 1270 |
| Propagation Delay tPD | 8.1 ns | 10 ns (slower) | 10 ns (auto grade) | 10 ns (industrial) | 8.1 ns |
| User I/O Count | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) | -40 C to +125 C (automotive) | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Configuration Memory | Flash (non-volatile) | Flash (non-volatile) | Flash (non-volatile) | Flash (non-volatile) | Flash (non-volatile) |
| Approximate Unit Price (qty 100) | $31.80 | $30.20 (C5N lower cost) | $48.50 (auto grade premium) | $38.90 (industrial premium) | $31.80 |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density MAX V CPLD in TQFP-144 with 980 macrocells (vs 5M1270ZT144C5N)
- Non-volatile Flash configuration enables instant-on behavior (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Cyclone V))
- 1.8 V core with multi-voltage I/O bank support (vs 5V legacy PALs (e.g., PALCE22V10))
Design Notes
The 5M1270ZT144C4N requires two power rails: VCCINT at 1.8 V (+/- 5% tolerance, 1.71 V to 1.89 V) for the core logic, and VCCIO at 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V for the I/O banks. Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin, and add a 10 uF bulk capacitor near each power-rail entry point. Multiple GND pins (7, 19, 32, 43, 57, 68, 80, 91, 105, 117, 130, 141) must all be connected to a low-impedance ground plane to ensure signal integrity and prevent ground bounce on high-speed I/O transitions.
Estimated: the MAX V family consumes approximately 30-100 mA typical quiescent current at 25 C, dissipating 54-180 mW under typical conditions. With the 144-pin TQFP package providing a theta_JA of approximately 35 C/W (still air), junction temperature rise above ambient is roughly 2-6 C - well within thermal limits. For high-utilization designs with many I/Os switching simultaneously, add a small copper pour under the exposed pad area to improve heat spreading. Industrial temperature designs should verify worst-case current consumption from the MAX V PowerPlay early power estimator tool.
Route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) with 50 ohm controlled impedance and place the JTAG header within 50 mm of the device for reliable ISP programming. The 144-pin TQFP package has a 0.5 mm pin pitch, requiring PCB design rules of 4-mil trace/space minimum. For multi-voltage I/O bank designs, place a ferrite bead or pi-filter between the regulator and each VCCIO pin to prevent digital switching noise from coupling into sensitive analog supplies.
Do not leave JTAG pins floating during normal operation - if JTAG is unused, TMS and TDI should be tied to VCCIO through 10 kohm pull-ups and TCK should be tied to GND through a 10 kohm pull-down to prevent spurious JTAG state-machine transitions. Always check Quartus II fitter warnings for untested pin assignments before programming. The MAX V configuration Flash has a typical endurance of 100 program/erase cycles - design for in-system programming (ISP) updates rather than frequent reflow-based reprogramming.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per the N suffix in part number. Lead-free matte tin or NiPdAu lead finish. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose 5M1270ZT144A5N for automotive-grade applications.
