EPM7096LC68-7 - 96-Macrocell MAX 7000 CPLD, 7.5ns | Intel
MPN: EPM7096LC68-7 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.2 | $162.00 |
| 100 | $13.85 | $1,385.00 |
| 500 | $11.4 | $5,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.95 | $9,950.00 |
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EPM7096LC68-7 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 7000 |
| Device Type | CPLD (EEPROM-based) |
| Macrocells | 96 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 4 |
| User I/O Pins | 52 |
| Package | 68-pin J-Lead PLCC (LC68) |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 7.5 ns |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT/VCCIO) | 5.0 V |
| In-System Programming | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 JTAG) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, typical) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Architecture | EEPROM, second-generation MAX |
| Global Clock Pins | 6 |
| RoHS Status | Non-compliant (legacy 5V PLCC) |
| Process Technology | CMOS EEPROM |
EPM7096LC68-7 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | INPUT/GCLK2 β Input or global clock 2 (dedicated) |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 4 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 5 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 6 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 7 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 8 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 9 | VCC β +5 V supply (core and I/O) |
| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 11 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 12 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 13 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 14 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 15 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 16 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 17 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 18 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 19 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 20 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 21 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 22 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 23 | INPUT/GCLK1 β Input or global clock 1 (dedicated) |
| Pin 24 | INPUT/OE2/GCLK3 β Input or output-enable 2 or global clock 3 (dedicated) |
| Pin 25 | INPUT/OE1 β Input or output-enable 1 (dedicated) |
| Pin 26 | INPUT/GCLR β Global clear (dedicated) |
| Pin 27 | TDI β JTAG test data input |
| Pin 28 | TMS β JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 29 | TCK β JTAG test clock |
| Pin 30 | VCC β +5 V supply (core and I/O) |
| Pin 31 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 32 | TDO β JTAG test data output |
| Pin 33 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 34 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 35 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 36 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 37 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 38 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 39 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 40 | VCC β +5 V supply (core and I/O) |
| Pin 41 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 42 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 43 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 44 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 45 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 46 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 47 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 48 | INPUT/GCLK4 β Input or global clock 4 (dedicated) |
| Pin 49 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 50 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 51 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 52 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 53 | VCC β +5 V supply (core and I/O) |
| Pin 54 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 55 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 56 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 57 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 58 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 59 | INPUT/GCLK5 β Input or global clock 5 (dedicated) |
| Pin 60 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 61 | INPUT/GCLK6 β Input or global clock 6 (dedicated) |
| Pin 62 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 63 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 64 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 65 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 66 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 67 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
| Pin 68 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell) |
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
EPM7096LC68-7 is suitable for 6 applications: ISA Bus Address Decoding, Industrial PLC I/O Expansion, Peripheral Glue Logic in Telecom Line Cards, Microprocessor Address/Data Multiplexing, Legacy 5 V System Board Upgrades, Custom State-Machine Controllers.
ISA Bus Address Decoding
The EPM7096LC68-7 is well suited for ISA bus address decoding in legacy 5 V PC/104 and embedded computing platforms. With 96 macrocells it can decode the full 16-bit or 24-bit ISA address space and generate multiple chip-select signals, while the 7.5 ns tPD meets the ISA 8.33 MHz bus timing budget without inserting wait states. Place the CPLD between the ISA bus and peripheral chip-select lines; its 5 V tolerant I/O matches ISA signal levels directly. Compared with discrete 74-series decoder logic, the CPLD integrates the equivalent of dozens of decode gates into one package, reducing board area and BOM cost.
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Industrial PLC I/O Expansion
The EPM7096LC68-7 serves as a flexible I/O expander and signal-conditioning block in 5 V industrial PLC designs. Its 52 user I/O pins and 96 macrocells can scan and debounce multiple discrete-input channels while driving relay or optocoupler outputs through sequenced logic. The EEPROM non-volatile configuration means PLCs boot instantly into known states, which is critical for industrial safety and deterministic startup. The -40C to +85C operating range supports factory-floor environments. Compared with microcontroller-based I/O, the CPLD's deterministic timing eliminates firmware-task scheduling jitter.
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Peripheral Glue Logic in Telecom Line Cards
The EPM7096LC68-7 integrates bus-bridge, chip-select, interrupt-arbitration, and reset-sequencing logic for telecom line cards where multiple processors, ASICs, and DSPs must communicate over shared buses. With 96 macrocells the CPLD can implement several independent glue-logic functions that would otherwise require dozens of 74LVTH/74FCT packages, reducing board complexity and improving signal integrity. The 7.5 ns tPD easily handles 33-50 MHz local bus speeds, and the JTAG ISP allows in-system updates as line-card firmware evolves.
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Microprocessor Address/Data Multiplexing
The EPM7096LC68-7 is used to multiplex and demultiplex address and data buses in designs where the host microprocessor (e.g., 8051, 80188, or older Motorola 68000) lacks an integrated external bus interface unit. With 96 macrocells it can implement 16-bit address-latch multiplexing, byte-enable steering, and ready/wait-state insertion in a single device. The 7.5 ns tPD meets the setup/hold windows of common 8/16-bit microprocessors at full speed, and the LC68 socket footprint allows straightforward board layout.
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Legacy 5 V System Board Upgrades
The EPM7096LC68-7 is a drop-in upgrade for legacy boards originally populated with smaller MAX 7000 devices such as the EPM7032 or EPM7064. Because all LC68 MAX 7000 parts share the same 68-pin J-Lead PLCC socket footprint, designers can scale logic density up or down by simply swapping the part without PCB rework. This makes the EPM7096LC68-7 ideal for field-upgrade programs where new firmware requires additional glue-logic capacity. The EEPROM non-volatile configuration also means no external boot PROM is needed, simplifying the BOM.
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Custom State-Machine Controllers
The EPM7096LC68-7 is used to implement complex state machines for embedded controllers, motor-control sequencers, and protocol bridges where a microcontroller is overkill or where deterministic hardware timing is required. Each of the 96 macrocells can host a flip-flop with programmable set/reset, and the LAB-based architecture allows easy state-machine partitioning. With 6 global clock pins the CPLD can synchronize multiple independent state machines to different clocks, and the JTAG ISP enables in-field state-machine updates.
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Engineering reference data for EPM7096LC68-7 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM7096LC68-10 | EPM7096LC68-15 | EPM7128LC68-7 | EPM7064LC68-7 | EPM7256LC68-7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 68-pin J-Lead PLCC (LC68) | 68-pin J-Lead PLCC (LC68) | 68-pin J-Lead PLCC (LC68) | 68-pin J-Lead PLCC (LC68) | 68-pin J-Lead PLCC (LC68) | 68-pin J-Lead PLCC (LC68) |
| Macrocells | 96 | 96 | 96 | 128 | 64 | 256 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 7.5 ns | 10 ns | 15 ns | 7.5 ns | 7.5 ns | 7.5 ns |
| User I/O | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Logic Array Blocks | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 16 |
| Supply Voltage | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V |
| In-System Programming | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Mid-density 96-macrocell sweet spot in the MAX 7000 family (vs EPM7064LC68-7 (64 macrocells))
- Same-density alternative with relaxed timing budget at lower cost (vs EPM7096LC68-10 (10 ns speed grade))
- Direct upgrade path with 33% more logic capacity (vs EPM7128LC68-7 (128 macrocells))
Design Notes
The EPM7096LC68-7 requires a stable 5.0 V supply with decoupling placed close to every VCC/GND pair. Recommended: one 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor per VCC pin (pins 9, 30, 40, 53) plus one bulk 10-100 uF tantalum or aluminum electrolytic capacitor at the board supply input. The CPLD draws significantly higher current during JTAG programming, so verify the 5 V regulator can supply at least 500 mA peak. Place the decoupling within 5 mm of the VCC pins to minimize inductance.
Route JTAG signals (TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO on pins 27-29 and 32) as a daisy-chain with proper 10 kohm pull-ups on TMS, TDI, and TCK. Keep JTAG traces short (under 100 mm) and away from switching power or high-current signals to avoid programming failures. For sockets, use a quality PLCC-68 thru-hole socket with retention clips; the J-lead PLCC package is mechanically fragile and a socketing approach eases field replacement. Maintain continuous ground planes under the package to reduce EMI.
Do not confuse the EPM7096LC68-7 (5.0 V) with 3.3 V MAX 7000A or MAX 7000B variants - mixing voltage rails can damage the device. Verify the speed-grade suffix matches your timing budget: -7 = 7.5 ns, -10 = 10 ns, -15 = 15 ns. Using a slower speed grade than required is fine; using a faster one is also fine but typically costs more. The JTAG programming file must be compiled for the specific device ID; a JEDEC file for EPM7064 will NOT work on EPM7096.
The EPM7096LC68-7 is a 5 V CMOS device with relatively slow edge rates compared to modern logic, so signal-integrity issues are usually limited to heavily-loaded outputs. For outputs driving more than 4-6 loads or cables, add a 22-33 ohm series damping resistor near the CPLD pin. The 52 user I/O pins can be configured for 5 V TTL-compatible I/O levels, but verify the receiver device's VIH/VIL thresholds are met when interfacing with 3.3 V peripherals - level translation may be required.
Compliance Information
EPM7096LC68-7 is a legacy 5 V PLCC device; per Jotrin Electronics the part is NOT RoHS-compliant (SnPb lead finish). Not AEC-Q100 qualified as it is a programmable-logic device, not an automotive-grade IC.
