EPM7128AEFC100-5 - MAX 7000A CPLD, 128MC, 5ns, 100-FBGA | Altera
MPN: EPM7128AEFC100-5 β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $124.27 | $124.27 |
| 10 | $115 | $1,150.00 |
| 100 | $98.5 | $9,850.00 |
| 250 | $88 | $22,000.00 |
| 500 | $79.5 | $39,750.00 |
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EPM7128AEFC100-5 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Family | MAX 7000A |
| Logic Family / Base Number | EPM7128A |
| Macrocells | 128 |
| Usable Gates | 2,500 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 5 ns |
| Internal Frequency (fMAX) | 192.3 MHz |
| User I/Os | 84 |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Package | 100-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Pin Count | 100 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programmable Type | EEPROM (In-System Programmable) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (Commercial) |
| JTAG Support | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 Boundary Scan) |
EPM7128AEFC100-5 100-ball fbga (fineline bga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM7128AEFC100-5 (100-ball fbga (fineline bga) package) with 100 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 EPM7128AEFC100-5.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 100 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
EPM7128AEFC100-5 is suitable for 6 applications: PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic, Microprocessor Address Decoding, High-Speed State Machine Controller, Bus Arbitration and Steering Logic, Telecommunications Equipment, Legacy System Modernization.
PCI Bus Interface Glue Logic
The EPM7128AEFC100-5 is well suited for PCI bus interface glue logic, where its 5ns pin-to-pin propagation delay and 192.3 MHz internal frequency comfortably meet the 33 MHz PCI clock period timing budget with margin. The 128 macrocells provide ample capacity for address decoding, command decoding, and interrupt steering in PCI target or initiator devices. According to the MAX 7000A datasheet, the 5V-tolerant I/O support is critical for PCI signaling at 5V signaling levels, and the EEPROM-based configuration eliminates the boot-time delay of SRAM-based FPGAs. Designers typically instantiate the CPLD between the PCI bus and a local bus or ASIC, using the JTAG interface for in-system programming during board bring-up. The 84 user I/Os provide enough headroom for full 32-bit PCI address/data bus plus control signals.
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Microprocessor Address Decoding
The EPM7128AEFC100-5 excels at address decoding for microprocessor and DSP systems, where it generates chip-select and enable signals from a wide address bus. The 128 macrocells can implement dozens of independent address decode windows with deterministic propagation delay, which is critical for memory and peripheral mapping. According to typical MAX 7000A usage, the 5ns delay ensures decode occurs well within one clock cycle for 200+ MHz processors. The 84 user I/Os support full 32-bit address bus plus multiple chip-select outputs. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration means the decoder is functional at power-on with no boot PROM required, simplifying board design compared to SRAM-based FPGAs.
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High-Speed State Machine Controller
The EPM7128AEFC100-5 is ideal for implementing high-speed state machines in communications and industrial control applications, where deterministic timing and instant-on operation are critical. Each of the 128 macrocells can be configured as D, T, JK, or SR flip-flop with individual clock, reset, and preset control, enabling complex FSM implementations. According to manufacturer guidance, the 5ns tPD supports state transitions at clock rates up to 192.3 MHz. The JTAG boundary-scan support simplifies board-level test and debug, while the EEPROM configuration allows last-minute logic revisions via in-system programming. Applications include protocol converters, sequencers, and custom control logic in test equipment.
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Bus Arbitration and Steering Logic
The EPM7128AEFC100-5 is well suited for bus arbitration and multiplexing in multi-master systems, where it arbitrates competing bus requests and routes signals between sources and destinations. The 128 macrocells can implement priority encoders, arbiters, and bus switches with deterministic 5ns delay, ensuring race-free operation. According to typical applications, the 84 user I/Os accommodate multi-master address and control buses plus arbitration handshake signals. The instant-on EEPROM configuration eliminates the configuration latency that SRAM-based FPGAs introduce at power-up. JTAG support enables in-system logic updates without removing the device from the board.
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Telecommunications Equipment
The EPM7128AEFC100-5 serves telecommunications equipment as glue logic between network processors, framers, and physical-layer devices, where deterministic timing and reliability are paramount. The 5ns propagation delay supports T1/E1 and lower-speed telecom interfaces, while the 192.3 MHz internal frequency accommodates timing recovery and clock distribution functions. According to the MAX 7000A datasheet, the device's commercial temperature grade (0C to +70C) suits central-office and customer-premises telecom equipment. The 128 macrocells support framing, alarm generation, and performance monitoring logic. JTAG boundary-scan simplifies board test in high-density telecom designs.
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Legacy System Modernization
The EPM7128AEFC100-5 is frequently used to modernize legacy systems that require replacing obsolete TTL/CMOS glue logic with a single programmable device. With 2,500 usable gates and 128 macrocells, it can replace dozens of discrete logic packages while maintaining the original system timing characteristics. According to industry practice, the 5ns tPD replicates the timing of fast 74F/74AS TTL families, and the 5V-tolerant I/O support maintains compatibility with existing bus structures. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration preserves logic behavior across power cycles without external boot memory. The 100-ball FBGA package fits modern compact board layouts while supporting legacy pin assignments through JTAG reprogramming.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM7128AEFC100-7 | EPM7128AEFC100-10 | EPM7128AEFC100-5N | EPM7128SQC100-10 | EPM7128AEFI100-7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 100-ball FBGA | 100-ball FBGA - same | 100-ball FBGA - same | 100-ball FBGA - same | 100-ball FBGA - same | 100-ball FBGA - same |
| Macrocells | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Usable Gates | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 5 ns | 7 ns | 10 ns | 5 ns | 10 ns | 7 ns |
| Internal Frequency (fMAX) | 192.3 MHz | ~143 MHz | ~100 MHz | 192.3 MHz | ~100 MHz | ~143 MHz |
| User I/Os | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 5.0 V | 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| RoHS Compliance | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | Yes (Pb-free) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Highest speed grade in the EPM7128A family (vs EPM7128AEFC100-7)
- Drop-in replacement with same speed grade and RoHS compliance (vs EPM7128AEFC100-5N)
- Faster than MAX 7000S variant (vs EPM7128SQC100-10)
- Commercial vs Industrial temperature range option (vs EPM7128AEFI100-7)
Design Notes
The EPM7128AEFC100-5 operates from a 3.3V core supply and supports 5V-tolerant I/O on designated pins. Decoupling requirements: place one 0.1uF ceramic capacitor and one 10uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor near each VCC/GND pair. According to the MAX 7000A datasheet, the device draws approximately 50-150 mA depending on logic utilization and switching frequency. For designs using the 100-ball FBGA package, distribute decoupling capacitors across all four quadrants of the BGA footprint to minimize power-supply inductance and switching noise coupling.
The 100-ball FBGA package requires careful PCB layout due to its fine-pitch BGA geometry. Land pattern should follow JEDEC MO-192 or the manufacturer's recommended footprint exactly. Microvia or via-in-pad technology is recommended for inner balls to escape routing. According to typical FBGA design rules, maintain 50 ohm controlled impedance on high-speed signal traces, keep trace lengths matched within timing tolerance for parallel bus interfaces, and use 4 or more PCB layers with dedicated power and ground planes for signal integrity.
Common pitfalls when designing with the EPM7128AEFC100-5 include: (1) exceeding the 5V I/O tolerance on non-5V-tolerant pins - verify pin assignments in the datasheet pinout table; (2) failing to connect all unused I/O pins - per datasheet, unused pins should be left floating or tied to ground via software configuration; (3) ignoring JTAG chain design - ensure TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO are correctly routed and pulled appropriately for in-system programming; (4) not accounting for propagation delay derating under different load and temperature conditions - the 5ns tPD is specified at nominal conditions only.
For high-speed designs using the EPM7128AEFC100-5, route JTAG signals away from clock and high-speed data lines to prevent programming interference. The TCK signal should be treated as a clock with controlled impedance and short trace length. According to the MAX 7000A datasheet, the device supports JTAG boundary-scan test per IEEE 1149.1, which can be used for board-level interconnect testing even after the device is configured. Reserve a JTAG programming header on the PCB for in-system updates and production programming.
Compliance Information
Standard EPM7128AEFC100-5 RoHS status not explicitly confirmed in verified web data; the -5N variant is confirmed lead-free / RoHS compliant per FPGAkey. All MAX 7000A family members are CMOS EEPROM-based devices. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial/industrial CPLD, not automotive qualified.
