5M570ZT144C4N - MAX V CPLD 440 Macro Cells 144-TQFP | Intel
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| 10 | $15.5 | $155.00 |
| 100 | $13.2 | $1,320.00 |
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5M570ZT144C4N Overview
A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic device that combines multiple PAL-like macro-cell arrays on a single chip with a central interconnect matrix. Within the broader taxonomy, a CPLD sits below FPGAs in logic density but above simple SPLDs and discrete 74-series glue logic. MAX V is Intel's (formerly Altera's) low-density CPLD family, occupying the power-management/sequencing and I/O-expansion niche where FPGAs would be over-specified and discrete logic would be too bulky. The 5M570Z variant is the highest-density member of the MAX V family at 570 logic elements / 440 macro cells.
Key features include a 1.8 V core supply with 3.3 V / 2.5 V / 1.8 V / 1.5 V LVCMOS/LVTTL I/O support, an internal flash configuration memory that is instantly ready at power-up, and a multi-volt core architecture that lets I/O banks operate independently. The device offers eight user I/O banks, internal pull-up resistors, bus-hold circuitry, and open-drain output support, eliminating the need for many external glue-logic ICs in mixed-voltage designs.
The 5M570ZT144C4N uses a low-power CMOS process combined with flash-based non-volatile configuration, eliminating the external boot PROM required by SRAM-based FPGAs and reducing board complexity. Its instant-on behavior (sub-100 µs) and JTAG-based ISP make it well suited as a power-supply sequencer, I/O expander, or peripheral interface bridge in cost-sensitive industrial designs where a full FPGA would be over-spec.
Typical applications include industrial control boards requiring power sequencing across multiple rails, I/O expansion and level shifting between 1.8 V / 3.3 V / 5 V domains, peripheral bridges (UART, SPI, I2C, parallel bus glue logic), and consumer/embedded platforms needing instant-on glue logic without external boot memory. The wide operating temperature range also makes it suitable for factory automation and outdoor signage controllers.
When designing with this device, ensure that VCCIO of each bank matches the voltage of the devices it interfaces to, and place decoupling capacitors (0.1 µF + 1 µF) close to each supply pin. The JTAG chain should be terminated properly to avoid ISP failures; leave TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO accessible for in-system updates.
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View Datasheet →5M570ZT144C4N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX V CPLD |
| Macro Cells | 440 |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 570 |
| User I/O Pins | 114 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 9.5 ns |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 184.1 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Bank Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Configuration Memory | Internal flash, non-volatile, ISP via JTAG |
| I/O Banks | 8 |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (T144) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / passive serial |
5M570ZT144C4N 144-pin tqfp (t144) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for 5M570ZT144C4N (144-pin tqfp (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 5M570ZT144C4N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
5M570ZT144C4N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Power Sequencing and Reset Distribution, Mixed-Voltage I/O Expansion and Level Translation, Peripheral Interface Bridge (UART/SPI/I2C to Parallel Bus), Glue Logic Consolidation for FPGA-Based Systems, Consumer Display Controller and Backplane Driver, Automotive-Grade Companion Logic (with External Validation).
Industrial Power Sequencing and Reset Distribution
The 5M570ZT144C4N's instant-on (sub-100 µs) flash-based configuration makes it an ideal power-rail sequencer for multi-rail industrial control boards. With 440 macro cells and 114 user I/O, a single device can monitor PG signals from 8-12 DC-DC converters and generate the correct enable sequence for downstream SoCs and FPGAs, eliminating a discrete CPLD plus a supervisor IC stack. The eight independent I/O banks allow direct interfacing with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V rails without external level shifters, and the 1.8 V core keeps quiescent draw low (~45 mW) for always-on controllers.
Recommended
Mixed-Voltage I/O Expansion and Level Translation
With 8 independent I/O banks each programmable for 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V, the 5M570ZT144C4N replaces discrete bus-switch and level-translator ICs in mixed-signal designs. A typical use case bridges a 1.8 V SoC GPIO bank to a 3.3 V peripheral bus while simultaneously implementing custom address-decoding logic on the remaining macro cells. The 9.5 ns pin-to-pin delay is well below typical bus-cycle times, and the 114 user I/O gives ample headroom for 32-bit datapath plus control signaling without external mux chips.
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Peripheral Interface Bridge (UART/SPI/I2C to Parallel Bus)
The 5M570ZT144C4N is widely deployed as a custom peripheral bridge that converts legacy UART, SPI, or I2C interfaces into 8/16/32-bit parallel buses for legacy MCUs without the required peripherals. The 184.1 MHz internal frequency and 440 macro cells allow multiple protocol engines to coexist, and the JTAG ISP enables firmware updates in the field without board removal. Compared to a soft-core MCU in a small FPGA, the 5M570ZT144C4N delivers deterministic timing, lower BOM cost, and zero boot latency.
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Glue Logic Consolidation for FPGA-Based Systems
When paired with a larger FPGA (Cyclone V, Cyclone 10, or similar), the 5M570ZT144C4N absorbs all the glue logic the FPGA fabric would otherwise waste LUTs on: clock distribution muxes, reset synchronizers, address decoding, and interrupt controllers. Its instant-on flash configuration boots before the FPGA's external configuration flash, so it can hold the FPGA in reset until all rails are stable and then release it with proper timing. The 1.8 V core and 8 independent VCCIO banks let it straddle FPGA and legacy-IO domains without additional level shifters.
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Consumer Display Controller and Backplane Driver
The 5M570ZT144C4N serves as a low-cost timing controller (TCON) and backplane driver for small-to-medium LCD and LED display panels in industrial HMIs, point-of-sale terminals, and signage. Its 114 user I/O and 8 I/O banks drive multi-channel LVDS or parallel RGB datapaths, while the macro-cell fabric implements PWM dimming, fault detection, and OSD overlay. The commercial 0-85 °C operating range covers indoor consumer environments, and the 9.5 ns tPD supports 1080p timing controllers at 60 Hz refresh.
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Automotive-Grade Companion Logic (with External Validation)
Although the C4 commercial-grade 5M570ZT144C4N is not itself AEC-Q100 qualified, the same MAX V silicon is available in industrial and automotive screening tiers (I-grade and A-grade MPN suffixes). Designers targeting AEC-Q100 compliance should select the 5M570ZT144I5N (industrial) or verify the appropriate automotive-grade MAX V part number with Intel/Altera. In a body-controller or gateway module, this device handles CAN/LIN message filtering, wake-up logic, and partial networking without needing a full automotive MCU.
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Engineering reference data for 5M570ZT144C4N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5M570ZT144C5N | 5M570ZT144A5N | 5M1270ZT144C4N | EPM570GT144C5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP | 144-pin TQFP (same) | 144-pin TQFP (same) | 144-pin TQFP (same) | 144-pin TQFP (same) |
| Family | MAX V | MAX V | MAX V | MAX V | MAX II |
| Macro Cells | 440 | 440 | 440 | 980 | 440 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 9.5 ns | ~7.5 ns | ~9.5 ns | ~9.5 ns | ~8.7 ns |
| Max Operating Frequency | 184.1 MHz | ~201 MHz | ~184 MHz | ~201 MHz | ~201 MHz |
| User I/O Pins | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +85 C (commercial) | 0 to +85 C | -40 to +125 C (automotive) | 0 to +85 C | 0 to +85 C |
| Configuration Memory | Flash, instant-on | Flash | Flash | Flash | Flash (MAX II) |
Key Differentiators
- Largest non-BGA MAX V CPLD with 440 macro cells in TQFP (vs 5M240ZT144C4N)
- Lower static power than MAX II generation (vs EPM570GT144C5N)
- Drop-in speed-grade upgrade path (vs 5M570ZT144C5N)
Design Notes
Decouple each VCCINT and VCCIO pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 2-3 mm of the pin, and add one bulk 10 µF tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the device. Estimated: with 8 banks each drawing 5 mA average at 3.3 V, total dynamic supply current is ~40 mA plus ~25 mA core, so a single 100 mA LDO is sufficient; for high-toggle-rate designs add headroom for up to 200 mA peaks.
Route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) as short, parallel traces with ground guarding to avoid ISP failures. Place a 4.7 kΩ pull-up on TCK and a 10 kΩ pull-up on TMS as recommended by the MAX V handbook. Keep the JTAG chain accessible via a 2x5 or 2x10 header for in-field firmware updates; the JTAG port can also be used for boundary-scan testing during board bring-up.
Do not leave unused I/O pins floating: configure them as outputs driving low or as inputs with internal weak pull-ups enabled. Floating inputs can draw ~1 mA each into the I/O bank supply and may oscillate, injecting noise into adjacent analog circuits. Also avoid driving a 5 V signal into a VCCIO bank set below 3.3 V; the absolute-max input rating is 4.0 V on 3.3 V banks, and 5 V tolerance is NOT supported on MAX V.
Group pins by I/O bank voltage domain during schematic capture and PCB layout to simplify power-plane design. Each of the 8 VCCIO banks should have its own short, wide power trace back to a decoupling cap; do not share VCCIO planes between banks operating at different voltages. Place the device away from switching DC-DC converters and high-frequency clock sources by at least 25 mm to minimize injected noise on sensitive inputs.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product page. The C4 commercial-grade part is not AEC-Q100 qualified - select the I5N (industrial) or A5N (automotive) variant for harsh environments.
