EPM1270F256I5 - 980-Macrocell MAX II CPLD, 256-FBGA | Altera
MPN: EPM1270F256I5 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25.2 | $252.00 |
| 100 | $21.4 | $2,140.00 |
| 500 | $18.75 | $9,375.00 |
| 1,000 | $16.9 | $16,900.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM1270F256I5 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | MAX II |
| Series | EPM1270 |
| Macrocell Count | 980 |
| Logic Elements | 1270 |
| User I/O Pins | 212 (max) |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits |
| Package | 256-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Pin/Package Count | 256 |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 201.1 MHz |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 6.2 ns |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial, "I") |
| Speed Grade | 5 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ISP |
EPM1270F256I5 256 Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM1270F256I5 (256 package) with 212 (max) pins. 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 EPM1270F256I5.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 212 (max) pins (digital package)
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
EPM1270F256I5 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Glue Logic and I/O Bridging, Bus Decoding and Address Latching, Power Sequencing and Supervisory Logic, Legacy Microcontroller Expansion, Telecom Baseboard Glue Logic, Test and Measurement Front-End.
Industrial Glue Logic and I/O Bridging
The EPM1270F256I5 fits industrial glue-logic consolidation because it offers 980 macrocells in the MAX II family, 212 user I/O pins, and instant-on non-volatile configuration. With 1.8 V core and 2.5 V/3.3 V I/O it bridges legacy 3.3 V microcontrollers to 2.5 V peripherals without level-shifters, and 6.2 ns tPD keeps the design deterministic on 50 MHz buses. Industrial temperature range (-40 to +100 C junction) supports outdoor enclosures and factory-floor PLCs.
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Bus Decoding and Address Latching
Address decoding for multiplexed 16/32-bit buses and external peripheral chip-select generation is a textbook MAX II application. The EPM1270F256I5's 980 macrocells decode wide address ranges in a single pass, deliver tPD of 6.2 ns to meet 100 MHz+ write strobes, and retain decoded logic across power cycles via on-chip flash - no boot PROM. The 256-FBGA package supports up to 212 I/O for wide data and address fan-out.
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Power Sequencing and Supervisory Logic
The EPM1270F256I5 is widely used for multi-rail power sequencing in telecom and storage baseboards. Its non-volatile flash-backed logic executes the sequencing state machine on power-up with zero boot delay, and 980 macrocells provide ample capacity for monitoring PG (power-good) inputs, driving enable signals, and recording fault latches. The industrial -40 to +100 C range ensures sequencing works in mixed-temperature chassis.
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Legacy Microcontroller Expansion
Pairing the EPM1270F256I5 with an 8051 or ARM Cortex-M0/M3 host delivers configurable peripheral expansion (UART, PWM, quadrature decoder, I2C master) without burdening the CPU. 980 macrocells and 1270 logic elements implement 4–8 soft peripherals, 6.2 ns tPD keeps interrupt latency under 50 ns, and JTAG ISP allows field firmware updates without removing the board. The FBGA-256 footprint suits compact SoMs.
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Telecom Baseboard Glue Logic
Telecom baseboards rely on the EPM1270F256I5 for low-speed serial bridging (I2C mux, SPI-to-parallel, MDIO), board-ID strapping, and front-panel LED/HMI scanning. The 256-FBGA package integrates 212 user I/O for fan-out, and the 0.18 µm process keeps standby current low for always-on supervisor paths. Industrial temperature ensures reliability in thermally-challenged outdoor enclosures.
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Test and Measurement Front-End
The EPM1270F256I5 serves in T&M front-ends as a configurable pattern generator, mux/decoder for ADC/DAC channels, and trigger logic. Its deterministic 6.2 ns propagation delay supports precise trigger timing, 980 macrocells hold wide mux trees, and on-chip flash stores multiple personality configurations that can be swapped via JTAG without external boot memory.
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Engineering reference data for EPM1270F256I5 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM1270F256I5N | EPM1270F256C5 | EPM1270F256C5N | EPM1270F256 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | 256-ball FBGA | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same |
| Macrocell Count | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +100 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +100 C (Industrial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | -40 C to +100 C (Industrial) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Non-RoHS (legacy) | Yes (Pb-free, RoHS) | Non-RoHS (legacy) | Yes (Pb-free, RoHS) | Non-RoHS (legacy) |
| Speed Grade (tPD) | 6.2 ns (grade 5) | 6.2 ns (grade 5) | 6.2 ns (grade 5) | 6.2 ns (grade 5) | Base grade |
| VCCINT (Core) | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| VCCIO (I/O) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V | 2.5 V / 3.3 V | 2.5 V / 3.3 V | 2.5 V / 3.3 V | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade with 980 macrocells (vs EPM1270F256C5)
- Drop-in same-package footprint across temp/RoHS variants (vs EPM1270F256I5N)
- On-chip 8 Kbit user flash eliminates boot PROM (vs Small SRAM FPGAs in same density class)
Design Notes
The 256-ball FBGA package uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch and requires 4-layer (minimum) PCB stack-up with a continuous ground plane beneath the device. Use 0.8 mm micro-vias or 1.0 mm through-vias for fan-out; via-in-pad is recommended for clean signal return. Place 0.1 µF and 10 µF decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCINT and VCCIO ball. Estimated: with 8 VCCIO balls and 4 VCCINT balls, budget at least 12 × 0.1 µF + 4 × 10 µF capacitors per device.
Route JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDO, TDI) signals with 50 Ω controlled impedance and keep total length under 50 mm to avoid programming failures. Provide a JTAG header or test pad accessible without removing the board. The MAX II configuration flash is on-chip, so no external JTAG boot PROM is required - but leave room on the PCB for an optional 2.5 V or 3.3 V reference test point for in-system programming verification.
Do not exceed the absolute maximum VCCINT of 1.95 V or VCCIO of 4.0 V; over-voltage on the core supply will permanently damage the 0.18 µm die. Mixed-voltage I/O banks must be configured in the Quartus pin planner before generating the JIC/POF file - leaving a bank at 3.3 V while driving 2.5 V signals causes leakage and logic errors. The "I5" speed grade is rated for tPD = 6.2 ns; if your design relies on sub-6 ns timing margins, the base grade is insufficient.
Estimated: at 100 MHz internal toggle rate and 50% I/O switching, the EPM1270F256I5 dissipates approximately 0.4–0.6 W. The 256-FBGA package has a theta-JA of approximately 25 °C /W (per typical Altera package thermal data), giving a junction rise of 10–15 °C above ambient. No external heatsink is required, but the FBGA thermal pad must be soldered to a copper pour of at least 1 square inch for proper heat spreading.
Compliance Information
Verified Web Data does not list an explicit RoHS or REACH compliance statement for EPM1270F256I5. The "I5" suffix denotes industrial temperature, not lead-free status; the "N" suffix on EPM1270F256I5N denotes Pb-free/RoHS-compliant assembly. AEC-Q100 not applicable (CPLD is not an automotive-grade qualified part by default).
