EPM240GT100I5N - 240-LE MAX II CPLD, 4.7ns, 100-TQFP | Intel
MPN: EPM240GT100I5N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.49 | $11.49 |
| 10 | $10.05 | $100.50 |
| 100 | $8.85 | $885.00 |
| 500 | $7.45 | $3,725.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.31 | $6,310.00 |
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EPM240GT100I5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Family | MAX II |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 240 |
| Equivalent Macrocells | 192 |
| User I/Os | 80 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 4.7 ns |
| Internal Performance (fMAX) | 304 MHz |
| Embedded Non-Volatile Memory | 8 Kbits user Flash |
| Process Technology | 0.18 Β΅m 6-layer-metal Flash CMOS |
| Supply Voltage - Core (VCCINT) | 1.71 V to 1.89 V (3.3 V tolerant for MAX II G variant) |
| I/O Bank Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V MultiVolt I/O |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) ISP |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 Β°C to +100 Β°C (Industrial) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (suffix N) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EPM240GT100I5N Pin Configuration
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| Pin 70 | VCCIO3 β I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
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| Pin 84 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 85 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 86 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 87 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
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| Pin 90 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
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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
EPM240GT100I5N is suitable for 7 applications: FPGA Power-Up Sequencing, Bus Bridging and Interface Conversion, Industrial Control Glue Logic, Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation, LED Display Driving and Multiplexing, Legacy System Modernization, Peripheral Interface Glue in Embedded Computing.
FPGA Power-Up Sequencing
The EPM240GT100I5N is the industry standard companion CPLD for booting SRAM FPGAs such as Cyclone, Spartan, and Artix families. Its 4.7 ns tPD and instant-on capability allow the CPLD to assert valid power-on-reset, configuration clock, mode pins, and chip-enables before any SRAM FPGA has finished loading its bitstream from external flash, eliminating the configuration race condition. The 80 user I/Os easily accommodate the typical 8-12 control signals routed between CPLD and FPGA, plus auxiliary housekeeping. Industrial temperature grade supports industrial, military, and outdoor enclosures.
Recommended
Bus Bridging and Interface Conversion
The EPM240GT100I5N bridges mismatched bus widths, voltages, and protocols between microcontrollers, memories, and peripherals. Its MultiVolt I/O banks support 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V on a single device, allowing direct interface between a 1.8 V mobile AP and 3.3 V legacy peripherals without external level shifters. With 240 LEs and 4.7 ns tPD, the part handles address-latch, byte-enable, and chip-select decoding with deterministic timing critical for synchronous memory and parallel-port emulation.
Recommended
Industrial Control Glue Logic
In PLCs, motor controllers, and process automation, the EPM240GT100I5N replaces dozens of 74-series logic gates with a single programmable device, simplifying PCB layout and BOM. The 100-pin TQFP package exposes enough I/O to consolidate address decoding, interrupt prioritization, watchdog timing, and PWM generation for multiple motor-driver channels. Industrial temperature grade (-40 Β°C to +100 Β°C) and JTAG ISP enable field reprogramming during commissioning without removing the board from the cabinet.
Recommended
Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation
Memory maps of modern SoCs frequently have dozens of peripherals and external memories requiring non-overlapping chip selects. The EPM240GT100I5N's LAB-based architecture provides deterministic 4.7 ns propagation delay independent of address-decoding complexity, unlike LUT-based FPGAs whose timing depends on routing. With 240 LEs, designers can implement full 24-bit address decoders, page-mode handling, and memory-bank arbitration in a single chip that boots in microseconds at power-on.
Recommended
LED Display Driving and Multiplexing
The EPM240GT100I5N drives LED matrix displays, seven-segment banks, and indicator panels with precise timing control. Its MultiVolt I/O directly drives 3.3 V logic-level LED drivers, while internal user Flash stores brightness tables, animation sequences, or character fonts. With 80 user I/Os in TQFP-100, one device can multiplex an 8x8 RGB matrix (64 columns) plus row controls. The 304 MHz internal performance supports high-refresh-rate multiplexing without visible flicker.
Recommended
Legacy System Modernization
The EPM240GT100I5N modernizes designs with obsolete discrete PLDs (PALs, GALs, 22V10s) by replacing them with a single reprogrammable device. Designers can re-implement decades-old glue logic in Quartus Prime and field-update functionality without respinning the PCB. The 8 Kbits of user Flash stores board revision codes and serial numbers that previously required a separate EEPROM, and JTAG ISP allows end-of-line programming. Industrial temperature grade supports harsh environments.
Recommended
Peripheral Interface Glue in Embedded Computing
The EPM240GT100I5N glues SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO expanders, and parallel peripherals to microprocessors in SBC, COM, and SoM designs. Its 80 user I/Os handle the typical mix of 4-wire SPI plus interrupt plus chip-select for multiple peripherals, while the 4.7 ns tPD ensures the timing margins required for high-speed SPI modes. The on-chip 8 Kbit user Flash can store bootloader parameters or device-tree overlay signatures for secure boot applications.
Recommended
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Engineering reference data for EPM240GT100I5N β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM240GT100I5 | EPM240T100C5N | EPM240T100C5 | EPM240GM100I5N | EPM240GF100I5N | EPM570T100I5N |
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| Package | TQFP-100 (14x14 mm) | TQFP-100 (14x14 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (14x14 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (14x14 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (14x14 mm) - same | FineLine BGA-100 - pin-compatible per MAX II G datasheet | TQFP-100 (14x14 mm) - same footprint |
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Logic Elements | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 (MAX II G) | 240 (MAX II G) | 570 (higher density upgrade) | |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 (MAX II G) | 440 (upgrade) | ||
| User I/Os | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 76 (slight reduction with higher density) | ||
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 4.7 ns | 4.7 ns | 4.7 ns | 5.4 ns (slight slowdown at higher density) | |||
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40 to +100 C) | Commercial (0 to +85 C) | Commercial (0 to +85 C) | Industrial (-40 to +100 C) | |||
| Embedded Flash | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | |||
| Lead-Free (RoHS) | Yes (N suffix) | Non-N finish variant | Non-N finish variant | Yes (N suffix) |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial (-40 to +100 C) operation versus commercial-grade variants (vs EPM240T100C5N)
- Same-package 240-LE drop-in versus higher-density upgrade (vs EPM570T100I5N)
- Instant-on non-volatile configuration without external PROM (vs SRAM FPGAs (Cyclone, Spartan))
- MultiVolt I/O supporting four voltage levels on a single device (vs Single-voltage discrete logic)
Design Notes
Estimated: When migrating from EPM240 to EPM570 or EPM1270 in the same TQFP-100 footprint, VCCINT (1.8 V core) and VCCIO bank pins must all be connected even on the lower-density die to allow vertical migration without PCB rework. Tie all VCCIO bank pins to their respective supplies; floating VCCIO pins may cause undefined I/O behavior. Decoupling: place one 0.1 Β΅F X7R ceramic cap per VCCINT/VCCIO pin pair with short traces to the nearest GND via, plus one bulk 10 Β΅F tantalum or ceramic per supply rail close to the package.
TQFP-100 has 0.5 mm pitch leads and 14x14 mm body - route signal traces on internal layers with 0.2 mm (8 mil) width and 0.2 mm clearance, escaping on a dog-bone fanout under the package. Ground plane should extend fully under the CPLD body to provide stitching for the JTAG signal-return paths. JTAG pins (TMS/TCK/TDI/TDO) must be brought to a 2x5 or 1x6 0.1-inch header or test pads; pull-up on nCONFIG ensures the device enters user mode at power-up rather than test mode.
Do not confuse MAX II (VCCINT = 1.8 V core) with MAX II G (VCCINT = 3.3 V core, also 1.8 V I/O). The 'G' suffix in the MPN signals a MAX II G device. Mixing them up will result in unrecoverable core damage. nCONFIG must see a clean rising edge at power-up; if driven by an RC time constant, ensure rise time is <1 ms. The Quartus Prime programmer must match the device ID selected at design time - using a blank or wrong ID produces a 'device ID mismatch' error during ISP. Always verify JTAG chain integrity before issuing programming commands.
At 304 MHz internal performance, the 80 user I/Os can switch at high edge rates (2-3 ns). Place series damping resistors (22-33 Ξ©) on outputs that drive long PCB traces (>5 cm) or capacitive loads (>15 pF) to suppress ringing. Use MultiVolt I/O banks to match external device logic levels directly - 3.3 V bank driving 1.8 V memory is supported only with active series resistors or external level translation, not directly. Always check the LVTTL/LVCMOS drive-strength and slew-rate settings in the Quartus Pin Planner before generating the programming file.
Compliance Information
Lead-free / RoHS compliance indicated by 'N' suffix per Altera ordering information. Industrial temperature grade -40 to +100 C. Halogen-free and conflict-minerals declarations not found in the verified web data - marked unknown. AEC-Q100 automotive qualification is not applicable to MAX II family; for automotive CPLD applications, consult Altera/Intel automotive-grade part numbers.
