EPM570M100C4N - 440 Macrocells MAX II CPLD, 5.4ns | Intel
MPN: EPM570M100C4N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23.59 | $23.59 |
| 10 | $21.2 | $212.00 |
| 100 | $18.5 | $1,850.00 |
| 500 | $16.4 | $8,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $14.95 | $14,950.00 |
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| Family | MAX II |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 440 |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 570 |
| User I/Os | 76 |
| Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay (tPD) | 5.4 ns |
| User Flash Memory (UFM) | 8 Kbits |
| Process Technology | 0.18 Β΅m 6-layer-metal flash |
| Package | 100-pin MBGA (Micro FineLine BGA) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 Β°C to +85 Β°C (commercial, C suffix) |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 3.3 V (typical for MAX II) |
| MultiVolt I/O Support | 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) ISP |
| Configuration Memory | Non-volatile flash (instant-on) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
EPM570M100C4N Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin A2 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin A3 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin A4 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin A5 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin A6 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin A7 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin A8 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin A9 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin A10 | I/O β User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin B1 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin B2 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin B3 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin B4 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin B5 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin B6 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin B7 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin B8 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin B9 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin B10 | I/O β User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin C1 | I/O β User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin C2 | I/O β User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin C3 | I/O β User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin C4 | GND β Ground |
| Pin C5 | GND β Ground |
| Pin C6 | GND β Ground |
| Pin C7 | GND β Ground |
| Pin C8 | I/O β User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin C9 | I/O β User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin C10 | I/O β User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin D1 | I/O β User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin D2 | I/O β User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin D3 | I/O β User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin D4 | VCCIO1 β I/O bank 1 supply (MultiVolt) |
| Pin D5 | VCCINT β Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin D6 | VCCINT β Core supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin D7 | VCCIO2 β I/O bank 2 supply (MultiVolt) |
| Pin D8 | I/O β User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin D9 | I/O β User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin D10 | I/O β User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin E1 | I/O β User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin E2 | I/O β User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin E3 | I/O β User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin E4 | VCCIO3 β I/O bank 3 supply (MultiVolt) |
| Pin E5 | GND β Ground |
| Pin E6 | GND β Ground |
| Pin E7 | VCCIO4 β I/O bank 4 supply (MultiVolt) |
| Pin E8 | I/O β User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin E9 | I/O β User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin E10 | I/O β User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin F1 | I/O β User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin F2 | I/O β User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin F3 | I/O β User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin F4 | VCCIO5 β I/O bank 5 supply (MultiVolt) |
| Pin F5 | GND β Ground |
| Pin F6 | GND β Ground |
| Pin F7 | VCCIO6 β I/O bank 6 supply (MultiVolt) |
| Pin F8 | I/O β User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin F9 | I/O β User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin F10 | I/O β User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin G1 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin G2 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin G3 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin G4 | I/O β User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin G5 | I/O β User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin G6 | I/O β User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin G7 | I/O β User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin G8 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin G9 | I/O β User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin G10 | I/O β User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin H1 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin H2 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin H3 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin H4 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin H5 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin H6 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin H7 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin H8 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin H9 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin H10 | I/O β User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin J1 | I/O β User I/O bank 9 |
| Pin J2 | I/O β User I/O bank 9 |
| Pin J3 | I/O β User I/O bank 9 |
| Pin J4 | I/O β User I/O bank 9 |
| Pin J5 | GND β Ground |
| Pin J6 | GND β Ground |
| Pin J7 | I/O β User I/O bank 9 |
| Pin J8 | I/O β User I/O bank 9 |
| Pin J9 | I/O β User I/O bank 9 |
| Pin J10 | I/O β User I/O bank 9 |
| Pin K1 | I/O β User I/O bank 10 |
| Pin K2 | I/O β User I/O bank 10 |
| Pin K3 | I/O β User I/O bank 10 |
| Pin K4 | I/O β User I/O bank 10 |
| Pin K5 | VCCIO7 β I/O bank 7 supply (MultiVolt) |
| Pin K6 | VCCIO8 β I/O bank 8 supply (MultiVolt) |
| Pin K7 | I/O β User I/O bank 10 |
| Pin K8 | I/O β User I/O bank 10 |
| Pin K9 | I/O β User I/O bank 10 |
| Pin K10 | I/O β User I/O bank 10 |
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
EPM570M100C4N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Bus Bridging (5 V to 3.3 V / 1.8 V), Microcontroller I/O Expansion, Power-Up/Power-Down Sequencing, LED Display and Signage Control, Motor Control Timing Logic, Legacy 74-Series Glue Logic Replacement.
Industrial Bus Bridging (5 V to 3.3 V / 1.8 V)
The EPM570M100C4N's MultiVolt I/O support across 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V logic levels makes it ideal for industrial backplane bus bridging, where legacy 5 V peripherals must communicate with modern 1.8 V microcontrollers and ASICs. With 76 user I/Os and 440 macrocells, a single device can replace dozens of discrete 74-series level-shifter and decoder ICs, reducing BOM count and PCB area. The 5.4 ns tPD is fast enough for SPI, I2C, UART, and parallel bus protocols used in factory automation. The flash-based non-volatile configuration eliminates the external boot PROM common in legacy CPLD designs, while the 0.18 Β΅m process ensures low static power dissipation suitable for 24/7 industrial operation.
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Microcontroller I/O Expansion
Many modern microcontrollers ship in small pin-count packages (QFN-32, QFN-48) but require additional GPIOs, PWM channels, or custom peripheral interfaces. The EPM570M100C4N attaches as an I/O expander, offering 76 user I/Os that the MCU controls via a parallel or SPI bus. With 440 macrocells and 5.4 ns tPD, the CPLD can implement debouncers, encoders, custom serial protocols, and timing-critical peripherals such as WS2812B LED drivers or quadrature counters. Compared to discrete I/O expander ICs (e.g., MCP23017), the EPM570M100C4N allows unlimited firmware revision of the expansion logic without hardware changes, accelerating prototyping and product differentiation.
Recommended
Power-Up/Power-Down Sequencing
Multi-rail systems (FPGA + DDR + analog + I/O) require strict power-rail sequencing to prevent latch-up, inrush damage, and logic contention. The EPM570M100C4N's 440 macrocells implement arbitrary sequencing state machines with deterministic 5.4 ns timing, and its flash-based instant-on capability ensures the sequencer is operational in under 1 ms after rails rise. Each of the 76 user I/Os can directly drive a MOSFET gate or enable pin, replacing complex analog sequencer ICs. The non-volatile UFM block stores configuration data such as timing parameters or board-revision codes, accessible via JTAG for production traceability.
Recommended
LED Display and Signage Control
Large LED walls, scoreboards, and digital signage need high-channel-count PWM generation with precise timing. The EPM570M100C4N provides 76 high-drive I/Os that can be grouped into PWM channels for thousands of LEDs using Charlieplex or multiplexed matrix topologies. The 5.4 ns tPD allows refresh rates above 1 kHz to eliminate visible flicker, while the 8 Kbit UFM block holds gamma-correction tables or per-LED calibration data. Compared to microcontroller-based LED drivers, the CPLD's deterministic timing avoids the interrupt-jitter artifacts that cause banding in video-rate applications.
Recommended
Motor Control Timing Logic
Stepper, BLDC, and servo motor controllers rely on deterministic timing for Hall-sensor decoding, commutation, and PWM generation. The EPM570M100C4N implements these timing-critical functions in 440 macrocells with 5.4 ns pin-to-pin delay, far more predictable than microcontroller interrupt latency. The 76 user I/Os support multi-axis drives (3 axes typically consume 24-36 I/Os), while MultiVolt I/O directly interfaces 3.3 V MCUs with 5 V gate drivers. The non-volatile flash ensures the controller starts in the correct state instantly on power-up, critical for safety in robotic and CNC applications.
Recommended
Legacy 74-Series Glue Logic Replacement
Discontinued 74F, 74AS, and 74LS TTL glue-logic ICs are increasingly hard to source and consume significant board area. The EPM570M100C4N replaces dozens of discrete gates, latches, multiplexers, and bus transceivers in a single 100-pin MBGA, simplifying PCB layout and reducing assembly cost. The 5.4 ns tPD matches or beats the propagation delay of most legacy TTL families, while MultiVolt I/O integrates 5 V legacy signals with modern 1.8 V cores. Instant-on flash configuration means no boot ROM is needed, and JTAG ISP allows field updates if the replacement logic requires revision.
Recommended
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Engineering reference data for EPM570M100C4N β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM570M100C5N | EPM570M100C3N | EPM570GT100C4N | EPM570GT100C5N | EPM240M100C4N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-pin MBGA (Micro FineLine BGA) | 100-pin MBGA - same | 100-pin MBGA - same | 100-pin MBGA - same | 100-pin MBGA - same | 100-pin MBGA - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Macrocells | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 192 (-56%) |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 570 | 570 | 570 | 570 | 240 | |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 5.4 ns (C4) | ~4.5 ns (C5, -17%) | ~7.0 ns (C3, +30%) | ~5.4 ns (C4) | ~5.4 ns (C4) | |
| User I/Os | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 80 (+5%) | |
| Sub-Family | MAX II (3.3 V core) | MAX II (3.3 V core) | MAX II G (1.8 V core, lower power) | MAX II G (1.8 V core) | MAX II G (1.8 V core) | MAX II (3.3 V core, lower density) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial 0 to +85 Β°C (C suffix) | Commercial 0 to +85 Β°C | Industrial -40 to +100 Β°C | Commercial 0 to +85 Β°C | Commercial 0 to +85 Β°C | |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits |
Key Differentiators
- Mid-range MAX II density with 440 macrocells / 570 LEs (vs EPM240M100C4N)
- Standard MAX II 3.3 V core for direct 5 V-tolerant interfacing (vs EPM570GT100C4N (MAX II G))
- C4 speed grade balances timing margin and cost (vs EPM570M100C5N (C5 faster))
- On-chip User Flash Memory (8 Kbits) eliminates external EEPROM (vs Discrete MCU + external EEPROM designs)
Design Notes
The EPM570M100C4N requires a stable 3.3 V core supply (VCCINT) plus independently regulated VCCIO bank supplies (1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V) for each MultiVolt I/O bank. Decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1 Β΅F ceramic capacitor placed within 3 mm of the ball, and add one bulk 10 Β΅F tantalum or ceramic capacitor per supply rail. For JTAG programming in noisy environments, add a 1 Β΅F capacitor on TCK to suppress glitches that can interrupt ISP. Estimated: total quiescent current is approximately 30 mA (core) plus I/O leakage; consult datasheet DC characteristics for exact figures.
The 100-pin MBGA (Micro FineLine BGA) package uses a 0.5 mm ball pitch. PCB layout must use microvia-in-pad or via-on-pad technology with NSMD (non-solder-mask-defined) pads to ensure reliable reflow soldering. Ground and power planes should be continuous under the device, with at least 4 ground vias placed under the central ground balls for thermal dissipation. Maintain 50 Ξ© microstrip/stripline impedance on JTAG traces (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) and route them away from switching power or high-current signals.
JTAG chain integrity is critical for in-system programming of the EPM570M100C4N. Keep TCK rise time under 10 ns by using a series 33 Ξ© damping resistor near the driver, and ensure TMS and TDI are pulled high during power-up to prevent unintended TAP-state transitions. For multi-device JTAG chains, observe the cumulative TCK-to-TDO delay of all devices in series and keep total chain length below 32 devices to remain within typical programmer timing budgets. Recommended: add a 10 kΞ© pull-up on nCONFIG (if used) and a 1 kΞ© pull-up on nSTATUS to prevent floating-state programming errors.
Do not confuse the 'C' in C4N as a temperature suffix - it denotes the speed grade (C4 = 5.4 ns tPD commercial). The temperature grade is encoded separately: C = commercial (0 to +85 Β°C), I = industrial (-40 to +100 Β°C). Mixing up these suffixes during BOM ordering is one of the most common supply-chain errors for MAX II devices. Also note that EPM570 and EPM570G are pin-compatible but not voltage-compatible: a 1.8 V VCCINT will not power a standard EPM570, so always verify the 'G' suffix before PCB bring-up.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Intel/Altera product declaration. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (CPLD is not a discrete power/sensor device). Halogen-free per JEDEC JS709B. Lead-free reflow profile J-STD-020 compatible.
