5M1270ZT144C5N - MAX V CPLD 980 Macrocells 114 I/O TQFP-144 | Intel / Altera
MPN: 5M1270ZT144C5N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19.08 | $19.08 |
| 10 | $17.2 | $172.00 |
| 100 | $15.4 | $1,540.00 |
| 500 | $13.9 | $6,950.00 |
| 1,000 | $12.5 | $12,500.00 |
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5M1270ZT144C5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MAX V |
| Device Family | 5M1270Z |
| Logic Elements | 1270 |
| Macrocells | 980 |
| User I/Os | 114 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 118.3 MHz |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 6.2 ns |
| Configuration Memory | Flash (non-volatile) |
| User Flash Memory (UFM) | 8 Kbits |
| VCCINT (Core Supply) | 1.71 V to 1.89 V |
| VCCIO (I/O Supply) | 1.2 V to 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) |
| Package | TQFP-144 (T144) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| JTAG Support | IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan / ISP |
| I/O Standards | LVCMOS, LVTTL, PCI, 1.2 V LVCMOS (JTAG) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
5M1270ZT144C5N tqfp-144 (t144) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5M1270ZT144C5N (tqfp-144 (t144) 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 5M1270ZT144C5N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
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
5M1270ZT144C5N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial I/O Expansion and Level Shifting, Bus Bridging and Protocol Conversion, Power-Up Sequencing and Board Management, LED Display Drivers and Signage, Portable and Battery-Powered Devices, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Industrial I/O Expansion and Level Shifting
The 5M1270ZT144C5N's 114 user I/Os across four independent VCCIO banks make it ideal for industrial I/O expansion. Each bank can be set from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, so a single CPLD can bridge between 1.8 V LVCMOS sensors and 3.3 V LVTTL host processors without external level-shifters. The 1270 logic elements consolidate what would otherwise require multiple 74-series glue-logic ICs, reducing PCB area by 40-60% in backplane designs. The deterministic 6.2 ns tPD timing simplifies worst-case propagation analysis for safety-critical PLC I/O scanning.
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Bus Bridging and Protocol Conversion
Use the 5M1270ZT144C5N as a bus-bridging CPLD between processors running at different voltages and protocols - for example, converting parallel 8-bit SRAM to SPI, or bridging a 16-bit host bus to a 32-bit peripheral bus. The 118.3 MHz max frequency comfortably supports bus speeds up to 80 MHz on both sides. Flash-based configuration means instant-on operation at power-up, critical for boot-loader sequences that require the bus bridge to be live before the host CPU begins executing. The 8-Kbit UFM can store configuration parameters such as I/O voltage settings or revision codes.
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Power-Up Sequencing and Board Management
The 5M1270ZT144C5N's instant-on flash architecture and 114 I/Os make it ideal for board-management controllers that orchestrate power-rail sequencing in multi-rail systems. The CPLD boots in microseconds - faster than any FPGA or microcontroller - and can assert PG (power-good) signals, drive EN lines for downstream regulators, and monitor fault inputs in a deterministic order. The 6.2 ns tPD allows tight sequencing margins on fast-ramping rails. Designers can use the JTAG port for in-system programming during board bring-up, enabling last-minute sequencing logic changes.
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LED Display Drivers and Signage
The 5M1270ZT144C5N drives large LED matrix displays and signage applications where many PWM channels must be multiplexed at high refresh rates. With 114 I/Os and 118.3 MHz operation, the CPLD can drive 8 or more multiplexed LED rows/columns with high PWM resolution. The 0 C to +85 C commercial temperature range covers indoor and most outdoor enclosed signage. The flash-based memory stores animation patterns and lookup tables without external boot memory, reducing BOM cost. Designers can also use the UFM for storing calibration data.
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Portable and Battery-Powered Devices
The 5M1270ZT144C5N's low static power consumption and instant-on flash architecture suit battery-powered portable designs where microamp-level standby current is critical. The CPLD draws only leakage current when no clocks are toggling, and wakes in microseconds when a wake-up event arrives - far faster than any FPGA. With 114 I/Os, it can replace multiple discrete 74LVC-series glue-logic ICs in handheld instruments, reducing PCB area and BOM cost. The 1.71 V to 1.89 V VCCINT range is compatible with single-cell Li-ion operation when paired with a small LDO.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The 5M1270ZT144C5N's deterministic timing, high I/O count, and instant-on operation make it ideal for test and measurement instruments where timing accuracy is paramount. Use it to generate precise trigger pulses, multiplex analog front-end channels, or implement custom timing patterns for protocol analyzers. The 6.2 ns tPD provides fine-grained control over pulse widths down to ~7 ns. Multiple VCCIO banks allow direct interfacing to legacy 5 V tolerant logic through a simple resistor divider or level translator, simplifying mixed-signal test fixture design.
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Engineering reference data for 5M1270ZT144C5N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M1270ZT144C4N | 5M1270ZT144A5N | 5M1270ZT144I5N | 5M240ZT144C5N | 5M570ZT144C5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same |
| Macrocells | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 240 | 570 |
| Logic Elements | 1270 | 1270 | 1270 | 1270 | 240 | 570 |
| User I/Os | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
| Speed Grade (tPD) | -5 (6.2 ns) | -4 (~7.5 ns, +21% slower) | -5 (6.2 ns, same) | -5 (6.2 ns, same) | -5 (6.2 ns, same) | -5 (6.2 ns, same) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | Automotive A-temp | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) |
| Unit Price (qty 1, as of 2026-09-06) | $19.08 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Same -5 speed grade with industrial -40 C to +85 C rating (vs 5M1270ZT144I5N)
- Largest macrocell count in the MAX V TQFP-144 family (vs 5M570ZT144C5N)
- Instant-on flash configuration eliminates boot memory (vs Small SRAM-based FPGAs)
Design Notes
The 5M1270ZT144C5N requires two separate supply rails: VCCINT (1.71 V to 1.89 V) for the core logic and four VCCIO rails (one per I/O bank, each 1.2 V to 3.3 V). Place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of each VCCINT and VCCIO pin, and add a bulk 10 uF ceramic or tantalum capacitor near each supply pin. The four VCCIO banks can run at independent voltages, so per-bank bulk decoupling is required when mixing 1.2 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V interfaces on the same device. Estimated: at typical designs with 50% I/O toggling, total quiescent current is around 30-50 mA on VCCINT.
The TQFP-144 package has a 0.5 mm pitch and a 22x22 mm body size. Use 0.25 mm wide traces between pads with 0.2 mm spacing, and add a continuous ground pour on the opposite PCB layer stitched with 0.3 mm vias every 5 mm around the device. Route JTAG signals (TMS, TDI, TDO, TCK) as a group, keeping them short and away from high-speed switching traces. Add a 10 kOhm pull-up on TCK per IEEE 1149.1 to ensure the JTAG TAP controller starts in a defined state.
When interfacing the 5M1270ZT144C5N with 3.3 V LVTTL or 5 V tolerant signals, ensure VCCIO for the affected bank is set to 3.3 V. Driving a bank input above its VCCIO voltage will forward-bias the I/O ESD diodes and may damage the device. For 5 V input tolerance, place an external 100 Ohm series resistor or a level-shifter IC on the input line. The device's per-bank VCCIO architecture simplifies mixed-voltage designs but requires careful schematic review to avoid VCCIO over-voltage conditions.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free confirmed via Altera product page and OEMsTrade listings. AEC-Q100 not applicable for the -C5N commercial grade; AEC-Q100 grade is achieved by the -A5N automotive variant. Halogen-free status not explicitly confirmed in available web data - set to unknown.
