5M160ZM68C5N - MAX V CPLD, 128 Macrocells, 68-MBGA | Altera
MPN: 5M160ZM68C5N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.98 | $4.98 |
| 10 | $4.47 | $44.70 |
| 100 | $3.98 | $398.00 |
| 500 | $3.56 | $1,780.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.12 | $3,120.00 |
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View Datasheet →5M160ZM68C5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V CPLD |
| Series | 5M160Z |
| Macrocells | 128 |
| Logic Elements (typical) | 160 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 118.3 MHz |
| Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay | 7.5 ns |
| Number of Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 4 |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVTTL, LVCMOS 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V |
| Package Type | 68-ball Micro FineLine BGA (MBGA) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE Std. 1149.1), in-system programmable |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile flash (instant-on, no boot PROM required) |
| Internal Oscillator | Yes (on-chip) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
5M160ZM68C5N 68-ball micro fineline bga (mbga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5M160ZM68C5N (68-ball micro fineline bga (mbga) 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 5M160ZM68C5N.
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
5M160ZM68C5N is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial I/O Expansion and Bus Bridging, Address Decoding and Interrupt Aggregation, Power-Up Sequencing and Reset Distribution, LED Display Multiplexing and Signage, Glue-Logic Replacement for Legacy 74-Series Designs, Communications Infrastructure Backplane Bridging, Automotive Infotainment and Body Electronics (Reference Only).
Industrial I/O Expansion and Bus Bridging
The 5M160ZM68C5N excels at industrial I/O expansion because its 128 macrocells comfortably aggregate dozens of GPIO lines, decode peripheral addresses, and bridge between mismatched voltage domains using MultiVolt I/O banks. In a typical PLC or motor-control board, the CPLD sits between an ARM Cortex-M host and 24V-tolerant I/O, providing address-latch, chip-select, and PWM-routing logic with deterministic 7.5 ns pin-to-pin timing. Compared with a small FPGA, the instant-on flash configuration means the I/O is live at the first clock edge after POR, with no boot delay.
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Address Decoding and Interrupt Aggregation
The 5M160ZM68C5N is a textbook fit for memory-mapped address decoding and interrupt steering in embedded processor systems. Its 4 LABs and 128 macrocells implement wide AND-OR decoders for chip-select generation across large memory maps, and the 7.5 ns propagation delay ensures setup/hold margins are met even at 50-80 MHz host bus speeds. The MultiVolt I/O supports 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V peripherals simultaneously, eliminating external level shifters. Quartus Prime provides a graphical schematic entry that maps directly to legacy PAL/GAL designs.
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Power-Up Sequencing and Reset Distribution
In multi-rail systems the 5M160ZM68C5N replaces discrete reset supervisors and discrete sequencing logic with a single non-volatile CPLD. The on-chip 1.8 V regulator plus MultiVolt I/O drives enable lines to point-of-load converters in a defined order at POR, while the flash-backed instant-on configuration means rails come up in less than 1 ms - critical for FPGAs, ASICs, and processors that require specific rail sequence. The internal oscillator provides the timing reference for cascaded turn-on delays, eliminating an external timing IC.
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LED Display Multiplexing and Signage
The 5M160ZM68C5N drives LED matrix displays and signage where its 128 macrocells implement row/column multiplexers, brightness-PWM generators, and serial-to-parallel LED driver interfaces in a single chip. Operating up to 118.3 MHz, the CPLD can refresh large 1/8 or 1/16 scan LED panels without flicker. The 68-MBGA package suits compact signage controller PCBs, and the commercial 0-85C temperature range covers indoor and sheltered outdoor enclosures. Designers typically pair it with constant-current LED drivers like the TLC5941 or TLC5947 for full-colour PWM control.
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Glue-Logic Replacement for Legacy 74-Series Designs
The 5M160ZM68C5N replaces dozens of 74HC/74AHC discrete glue-logic ICs in legacy designs, reducing BOM count, board area, and inventory complexity. A single MAX V device can implement latches, transceivers, encoders, parity generators, and bus arbiters that previously occupied a quarter of the PCB. Compared with discrete logic the CPLD also enables in-field bug fixes via JTAG re-programming, with no board rework. Designers port legacy PAL/GAL equations directly into Quartus Prime, preserving the original design intent.
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Communications Infrastructure Backplane Bridging
In networking and telecom backplanes the 5M160ZM68C5N serves as a deterministic protocol bridge between line cards, switch fabrics, and management controllers. Its 128 macrocells handle small-cell packet buffering, clock-domain crossing, and serial-protocol glue (I2C, SPI, MDIO, UART) without software overhead. The non-volatile instant-on configuration survives brown-outs without losing state, and the 68-MBGA package fits the tight pitch of ATCA/AdvancedTCA line cards. Designers pair the CPLD with a larger Cyclone V or Stratix V FPGA on the same card for higher-layer packet processing.
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Automotive Infotainment and Body Electronics (Reference Only)
Although the 5M160ZM68C5N itself is commercial-grade (0-85C), the MAX V architecture is widely used as a reference for AEC-Q100 body-electronics designs where the same 5M160Z die is requalified under the industrial temperature range. In infotainment head units and body controllers, the CPLD handles CAN/LIN bus wake-up logic, backlight PWM, and watchdog supervision with the deterministic timing that software-based microcontrollers cannot match at the millisecond scale. Designers targeting AEC-Q100 should select the 5M160ZE64I5N or 5M160ZM68I7N industrial-temperature variants instead of this commercial-grade part.
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Engineering reference data for 5M160ZM68C5N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M160ZM68C4N | 5M160ZM68A5N | 5M160ZM100C5N | 5M160ZE64C5N | 5M1270ZF256C5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 68-MBGA | 68-MBGA (same) | 68-MBGA (same) | 100-MBGA | 64-EQFP | 256-FBGA |
| Macrocells | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 1270 |
| Logic Elements (typical) | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 1270 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay | 7.5 ns | 9.0 ns (C4 grade) | 7.5 ns (same) | 7.5 ns (same) | 7.5 ns (same) | 7.5 ns (same) |
| Maximum Frequency | 118.3 MHz | ~100 MHz (slower C4) | 118.3 MHz | 118.3 MHz | 118.3 MHz | 118.3 MHz |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile flash (instant-on) | Non-volatile flash | Non-volatile flash | Non-volatile flash | Non-volatile flash | Non-volatile flash |
| Approx Unit Price (qty 1000) | $3.12 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Same die with faster speed grade (vs 5M160ZM68C4N)
- Highest density 68-MBGA MAX V option (vs 5M160ZE64C5N)
- Compact 68-MBGA with 128 macrocells (vs 5M1270ZF256C5N)
- Instant-on flash configuration (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (Cyclone IV/V))
Design Notes
The MAX V CPLD integrates a 1.8 V core regulator and operates from a single 3.3 V VCCIO supply that also feeds the internal regulator. Decouple VCCINT, VCCIO, and each VCCIO bank with a 100 nF X7R ceramic placed within 5 mm of the respective BGA ball, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the 3.3 V rail. Estimated: at 100 MHz toggle rate with 50% utilization, core current is approximately 30-40 mA; idle current with no toggling is in the 1-2 mA range per the MAX V power calculator. Add 4.7 uF near each VCCIO bank for simultaneous-switching-noise (SSN) suppression.
For the 68-MBGA package use a 4-layer PCB stackup with a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly beneath the BGA. Microvia or via-in-pad technology is recommended for the inner balls; if not available, fan-out vias should be placed in the BGA keep-out area using 0.2 mm laser-drilled vias. Match trace lengths within each bus group to within 1-2 mm to keep skew below 150 ps at 118.3 MHz. Follow the Altera MAX V device handbook pinout guidelines for JTAG TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO ball assignments to ensure Byteblaster/USB-Blaster compatibility.
Common pitfalls when designing with the 5M160ZM68C5N: (1) Leaving JTAG pins floating - tie TMS and TCK to known logic levels through 10 kohm pull-ups to VCCIO to prevent inadvertent boundary-scan entry. (2) Confusing 'C5' (speed grade, 7.5 ns) with 'C4' (9.0 ns) when reading the bitstream label - Quartus Prime device selection must match the silicon speed grade or timing analysis will be optimistic. (3) Exceeding the absolute maximum I/O voltage of 3.6 V on a 3.3 V VCCIO bank will permanently damage the device. (4) Forgetting that MAX V is non-volatile - re-programming in-circuit overwrites the original design with no rollback.
For signal integrity, treat the 68-MBGA as a controlled-impedance design: target 50 ohm single-ended trace impedance on layer 3 with reference to layer 2 ground. For LVDS pairs on MultiVolt I/O banks maintain 100 ohm differential impedance. Use IBIS models (downloadable from the Altera website) for SI simulation; SPICE models are not officially published for MAX V. Series-damping resistors of 22-33 ohm may be required on heavily-loaded clock outputs (>4 loads or >50 mm trace) to suppress reflections. The internal oscillator is suitable for low-speed housekeeping but is not precision-grade; for jitter-sensitive applications use an external clock through a global clock input pin.
Route JTAG signals TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO away from high-speed switching nets to avoid coupling. Place the JTAG header at the board edge for probe access. If using a chain that mixes MAX V with other JTAG devices, ensure the TDO-to-TDI path is short and that the 5M160ZM68C5N is the closest device to the JTAG header. Decoupling capacitors must be on the same layer or on the opposite side directly under the BGA ball with vias; do not daisy-chain VCCIO between banks. Reserve at least one user I/O pin per bank for a factory test point so the bitstream can be verified post-assembly.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free status per Altera product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - commercial temperature range only (0-85C); for AEC-Q100 designs use the 5M160ZE64I5N industrial variant. Halogen-free and conflict-minerals status not explicitly published in verified data.
