EPM240M100C4N - 192 Macrocell MAX II CPLD, 100-MBGA | Intel / Altera
MPN: EPM240M100C4N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10.76 | $10.76 |
| 10 | $9.8 | $98.00 |
| 100 | $8.95 | $895.00 |
| 500 | $8.2 | $4,100.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.45 | $7,450.00 |
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View Datasheet βEPM240M100C4N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MAX II |
| Device Family | EPM240 |
| Macro Cells | 192 |
| User I/Os | 80 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) Max | 4.7 ns |
| Internal Operating Frequency | 247.5 MHz |
| Supply Voltage - Core | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| I/O Standards Supported | 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V LVCMOS/LVTTL |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbit |
| Programmability | In-System Programmable via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile on-chip flash (instant-on) |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Package | 100-pin Micro FineLine BGA (MBGA), 6 x 6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (industrial) |
| RoHS Status | Lead Free (per DigiChip spec sheet) |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 4 (16 macrocells per LAB) |
| MultiTrack Interconnect | Yes |
| Hot Socketing | Yes |
EPM240M100C4N Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin A2 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin A3 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin A4 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage |
| Pin A5 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin A6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin A7 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin A8 | GND β Ground |
| Pin A9 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin A10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B2 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B3 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B4 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B5 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B7 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B8 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B9 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin B10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin C1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin C2 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin C3 | GND β Ground |
| Pin C4 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin C5 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin C6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin C7 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin C8 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V / 3.3 V) |
| Pin C9 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin C10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin D1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin D2 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin D3 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin D4 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin D5 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin D6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin D7 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin D8 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin D9 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin D10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin E1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin E2 | GND β Ground |
| Pin E3 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin E4 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin E5 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin E6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin E7 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin E8 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin E9 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage |
| Pin E10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin F1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin F2 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin F3 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin F4 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin F5 | GND β Ground |
| Pin F6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin F7 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin F8 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin F9 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin F10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin G1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin G2 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin G3 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V / 3.3 V) |
| Pin G4 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin G5 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin G6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin G7 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin G8 | GND β Ground |
| Pin G9 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin G10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin H1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin H2 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin H3 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin H4 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin H5 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage |
| Pin H6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin H7 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin H8 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin H9 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin H10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin J1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin J2 | VCCIO β I/O supply voltage |
| Pin J3 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin J4 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin J5 | GND β Ground |
| Pin J6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin J7 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin J8 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin J9 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin J10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin K1 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin K2 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin K3 | GND β Ground |
| Pin K4 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin K5 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin K6 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin K7 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin K8 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V / 3.3 V) |
| Pin K9 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
| Pin K10 | I/O β General-purpose user I/O |
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
EPM240M100C4N is suitable for 6 applications: Processor I/O Expansion & Voltage Translation, Power-Up Sequencing for Multi-Rail Systems, Glue Logic Consolidation (74-series Replacement), Bus Decoding & Chip-Select Generation, LED Display Multiplexing & Scanning, Industrial Control & Sensor Aggregation.
Processor I/O Expansion & Voltage Translation
The EPM240M100C4N excels at processor I/O expansion and voltage translation between MCUs / SoCs and lower-voltage peripherals. With 80 user I/Os supporting mixed 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V LVCMOS standards and 4.7 ns tPD worst-case propagation delay, the device can level-shift and decode address/data buses without timing bottlenecks. Place the CPLD between the 3.3 V processor bus and 1.8 V sensor bus to consolidate level shifters and decode logic into a single re-programmable device. Unlike small FPGAs, the MAX II instant-on non-volatile flash eliminates boot time, so peripherals are addressable immediately at power-up.
Recommended
Power-Up Sequencing for Multi-Rail Systems
The EPM240M100C4N is widely used as a multi-rail power-up sequencer in servers, FPGAs, and SoC reference designs. Its 4.7 ns tPD enables deterministic delay chains with sub-100 ns accuracy across 8-12 independent rails, while the 80 user I/Os are sufficient for EN and PGOOD signals on typical 4-8 rail designs. Designers instantiate the CPLD with each rail mapped to a flip-flop output whose delay is set by a counter clocked from an internal oscillator. Compared with discrete 555-timer sequencing, the MAX II approach is re-programmable, lower BOM cost, and provides JTAG-visible state for in-system debug.
Recommended
Glue Logic Consolidation (74-series Replacement)
Replacing 4-8 discrete 74HC / 74LVC / 74AHC packages with a single EPM240M100C4N reduces PCB area by up to 70% and improves design revision flexibility. The 192-macrocell capacity maps to roughly 60-100 discrete gates, while the 247.5 MHz internal fMAX supports fast bus multiplexing. Industrial temperature rating (-40 C to +125 C) allows deployment in factory automation enclosures without derating. Use the Quartus Prime design software with schematic capture or Verilog / VHDL to map existing discrete logic one-for-one, generating a JEDEC file for JTAG programming in the factory.
Recommended
Bus Decoding & Chip-Select Generation
In embedded designs with multiple peripherals sharing a single processor bus, the EPM240M100C4N serves as a deterministic chip-select decoder. Its 4.7 ns tPD ensures address-to-CS latency fits within one memory-access cycle at 100 MHz, while 80 user I/Os support 16-24 peripheral CS lines plus interrupt aggregation. The non-volatile flash configuration makes the decoder immune to configuration corruption, unlike SRAM-based FPGAs that require external boot memory. Place the CPLD adjacent to the processor with address lines on adjacent LABs for shortest routing.
Recommended
LED Display Multiplexing & Scanning
The EPM240M100C4N drives LED dot-matrix, 7-segment, and Charlieplexed displays with deterministic row/column scanning. Internal fMAX of 247.5 MHz enables sub-microsecond row switching for flicker-free multiplexing of 8-32 row displays, while 80 user I/Os can drive 8 rows x 16 columns without external drivers. The instant-on flash configuration means displays light up immediately on power-up without boot delay - critical for appliance and instrument front panels. Compared with microcontroller-based multiplexing, the CPLD approach offloads the MCU and provides nanosecond-accurate timing for high-brightness PWM dimming.
Recommended
Industrial Control & Sensor Aggregation
In factory-automation and process-control systems, the EPM240M100C4N aggregates discrete sensor inputs, performs debouncing, and generates interrupt signals to the host controller. The -40 C to +125 C industrial temperature rating, combined with 247.5 MHz fMAX and 8 Kbit user flash for non-volatile configuration storage, makes it suitable for harsh industrial environments. Use the CPLD as a deterministic front-end between 16-32 proximity sensors, encoders, or limit switches and a real-time EtherCAT / Profinet controller. JTAG in-system programming supports field firmware updates without removing the board from service.
Recommended
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Engineering reference data for EPM240M100C4N β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM240GM100C5N | EPM240GM100C4N | EPM240GM100I5N | EPM240GF100C5N | EPM240GF100I5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera |
| Package | 100-MBGA (6x6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) | 100-MBGA (6x6 mm) - same | 100-MBGA (6x6 mm) - same | 100-MBGA (6x6 mm) - same | 100-MBGA (fine-pitch variant) - same | 100-MBGA (fine-pitch variant) - same |
| Macro Cells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| User I/Os | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Speed Grade (tPD max) | C4 (4.7 ns) | C5 (~5 ns, slower) | C4 (4.7 ns) | I5 industrial (~5 ns) | C5 (~5 ns) | I5 industrial (~5 ns) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (industrial) | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C |
| Configuration Memory | 8 Kbit non-volatile flash | 8 Kbit non-volatile flash | 8 Kbit non-volatile flash | 8 Kbit non-volatile flash | 8 Kbit non-volatile flash | 8 Kbit non-volatile flash |
| Programmability | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) in-system | JTAG in-system | JTAG in-system | JTAG in-system | JTAG in-system | JTAG in-system |
| Unit Price (1-piece, USD) | $10.76 | Lower (slower speed grade) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Non-volatile instant-on configuration (no external boot PROM) (vs Small SRAM FPGAs (e.g., Cyclone IV EP4CE6))
- 4.7 ns worst-case tPD for deterministic timing (vs EPM240GT100C5N (TQFP package variant))
- 80 user I/Os in compact 6x6 mm MBGA footprint (vs EPM1270T144C5N (144-pin TQFP))
Design Notes
The 100-ball MBGA package uses a 0.5 mm ball pitch on a 6 x 6 mm body; PCB land pads should be 0.30 mm diameter non-solder-mask-defined (NSMD) with 0.45 mm solder-mask opening. Vias on a 1.0 mm grid with 0.25 mm capture pad and 0.20 mm drill are typical. Route all VCCINT and VCCIO pins to power planes with 0.1 uF + 10 uF decoupling placed within 5 mm of each supply ball; JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be length-matched to within 25 mm to avoid programming failures.
Estimated: at maximum toggle rate (~247.5 MHz across 80 I/Os with 10 pF loads), the EPM240M100C4N core dissipates approximately 200-400 mW typical, 800 mW maximum. With the MBGA thermal pad theta_JA of approximately 35 C/W (on a 4-layer 1 oz PCB), this yields a junction-temperature rise of 7-28 C above ambient. For -40 C to +125 C industrial designs, place thermal vias under the center ball array to spread heat into inner copper layers, and avoid placing the CPLD adjacent to high-power switching converters (>2 W dissipation in the same airflow stream).
Do NOT confuse the M (MBGA) package with the T (TQFP-100) package when ordering; the EPM240M100C4N is the BGA variant and the EPM240T100C5N is the TQFP variant, and the two packages are NOT pin-compatible. Also, ensure the VCCINT supply is decoupled locally with at least one 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor per supply pin pair; missing decoupling causes JTAG programming failures at high toggle rates. Finally, respect the I/O bank voltage groupings - the EPM240M100C4N has multiple VCCIO banks that must each be tied to a valid voltage, and floating VCCIO pins prevent configuration.
Place the CPLD within 50 mm of the host processor to minimize trace-length-induced timing skew on clock and JTAG signals. Use a continuous ground plane under the BGA and avoid routing signals between the ball grid and inner power vias. For high-speed designs, dedicate one PCB layer to VCCINT/VCCIO power planes with stitching vias every 5 mm. Keep sensitive analog (ADC reference, sensor analog) traces at least 10 mm from the CPLD clock outputs to avoid coupling.
Compliance Information
Lead-free and RoHS compliant per DigiChip and Alldatasheet reference information. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - MAX II devices are industrial-temp but not automotive-qualified; for AEC-Q100 use, migrate to MAX V or Cyclone IV EQ devices.
