EPM7128SQC100-7F - MAX 7000S 128-Macrocell CPLD 7.5ns | Altera
MPN: EPM7128SQC100-7F 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 | $9.75 | $9,750.00 |
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EPM7128SQC100-7F Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 7000S |
| Logic Elements / Blocks | 8 LABs |
| Number of Macrocells | 128 |
| Number of Usable Gates | 2,500 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 125 MHz |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 7.5 ns |
| Number of User I/O | 84 |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 4.75 V to 5.25 V (5 V nominal) |
| Programmable Type | In-System Programmable (ISP), EEPROM |
| JTAG Boundary-Scan | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 BST) |
| Open-Drain Output Option | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C (Commercial) |
| Package | 100-pin PQFP (SQC100), surface-mount |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free (Pb-Free) | Yes (matte-tin, '-F' suffix) |
| Memory Type | Non-volatile (EEPROM configuration) |
EPM7128SQC100-7F Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O (function varies by macrocell assignment) |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 4 | I/O β User I/O |
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| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 11 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 12 | I/O β User I/O |
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| Pin 27 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 28 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 29 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 30 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 31 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Pin 32 | I/O β User I/O |
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| Pin 40 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 41 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 42 | I/O β User I/O |
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| Pin 54 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 55 | I/O β User I/O |
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| Pin 67 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 68 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 69 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 70 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 71 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 72 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 73 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 74 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Pin 75 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Pin 76 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 77 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 78 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 79 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 80 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 81 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 82 | VCC β 5V supply (4.75Vβ5.25V) |
| Pin 83 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 84 | I/O β User I/O |
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| Pin 91 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 92 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 93 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 94 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 95 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Pin 96 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 97 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 98 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 99 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 100 | I/O β 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
EPM7128SQC100-7F is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy ISA / VME Bus Glue Logic, Address/Data Multiplexing for Microprocessor Systems, State-Machine Controllers in Industrial Automation, Board-Level Configuration Management in Telecom, Peripheral Bus Arbitration and Interrupt Controllers, Boot-Time System Logic and Reset Sequencing.
Legacy ISA / VME Bus Glue Logic
The EPM7128SQC100-7F excels at ISA and VME bus glue-logic consolidation thanks to its 5V-tolerant I/Os and 84 user I/Os. With 128 macrocells and 7.5 ns tPD, it can replace multiple 74-series glue-logic packages (address decoders, wait-state generators, interrupt arbiters, bus transceivers) in a single non-volatile device. Its 125 MHz fMAX supports bus-clock rates of 8β33 MHz typical for ISA/VME without timing closure issues, and JTAG BST simplifies board-level interconnect test. Unlike SRAM FPGAs, instant-on behavior means bus arbitration logic is valid at power-up, before any host CPU begins execution.
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Address/Data Multiplexing for Microprocessor Systems
In 8086/80186/68000 and similar legacy microprocessor systems, the EPM7128SQC100-7F can implement address/data demultiplexing, chip-select decoding, and timing-stretch logic for SRAM/EPROM banks. The 7.5 ns tPD ensures the address latch output settles well within typical 200β400 ns memory-access cycles. Its 84 I/Os comfortably absorb 20-bit address buses plus control signals, while 5V tolerance matches vintage memory and peripheral voltages. JTAG ISP allows board-level reconfiguration without removing the device, useful for late-stage design iterations in industrial control boards.
Recommended
State-Machine Controllers in Industrial Automation
The EPM7128SQC100-7F is well suited for industrial automation state machines (conveyor controllers, machine-tool sequencing, PLC co-processors) due to its deterministic timing, 128 macrocells, and 5V I/O compatibility with industrial sensors and actuators. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration means the controller recovers immediately after power loss without reconfiguration delays, critical for fail-safe automation. JTAG boundary-scan accelerates production test of complex PCBs, and the 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C commercial range covers most factory-floor environments. Migration to industrial-grade parts (e.g., EPM7128SQI100) supports -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C operations.
Recommended
Board-Level Configuration Management in Telecom
In telecom line cards and base-station backplanes, the EPM7128SQC100-7F serves as a board-level configuration manager handling line-card presence detection, mid-plane I/O switching, clock distribution gating, and LED/status indicator multiplexing. Its 84 I/Os handle 32-bit data paths plus control, and 5V tolerance matches legacy telecom power rails (typically 5V or 3.3V with level shifters). The instant-on non-volatile behavior ensures line cards come up in a defined state during system boot, and JTAG BST enables manufacturing test of high-density backplane connectors.
Recommended
Peripheral Bus Arbitration and Interrupt Controllers
For embedded systems with multiple peripherals sharing a bus (PCI, ISA, custom backplanes), the EPM7128SQC100-7F implements multi-master bus arbitration, interrupt priority encoding, and DMA handshake sequencing in a single chip. Its 7.5 ns tPD handles 33 MHz PCI bus arbitration without timing violations, and 128 macrocells absorb 8β16 peripheral arbitration channels. JTAG ISP supports in-field firmware updates for arbitration policies without re-soldering, while EEPROM non-volatility ensures arbitration priorities survive power cycles. The 100-pin PQFP package provides ample ground and power pins for signal-integrity on dense boards.
Recommended
Boot-Time System Logic and Reset Sequencing
The EPM7128SQC100-7F is ideal for boot-time logic that must be valid before any processor executes, such as power-supply sequencers, reset distribution, clock-mux control, and boot-ROM chip-select generation. Because MAX 7000S is EEPROM-based, configuration is available within microseconds of power-up β no external boot PROM is required as with SRAM FPGAs. The 7.5 ns tPD ensures reset and chip-select signals settle within typical 100β200 ms power-rail rise times, and 5V I/O compatibility matches legacy supervisory circuits. This role is critical in automotive ECUs, industrial controllers, and telecom line cards.
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Engineering reference data for EPM7128SQC100-7F β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM7128SQC100-10F | EPM7128SQC100-15 | EPM7128SQC100-10N | EPM7128SQC100-10 | ATF1508AS-7AU100 | ATF1508AS-10AU100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 100-pin PQFP (SQC100) | 100-pin PQFP - same | 100-pin PQFP - same | 100-pin PQFP - same | 100-pin PQFP - same | 100-pin TQFP - same footprint | 100-pin TQFP - same footprint |
| Macrocells | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 7.5 ns | 10 ns | 15 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 7.5 ns | 10 ns |
| Max Frequency (fMAX) | 125 MHz | 100 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 125 MHz | 100 MHz |
| User I/O Count | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Supply Voltage | 5V (4.75Vβ5.25V) | 5V (4.75Vβ5.25V) | 5V (4.75Vβ5.25V) | 5V (4.75Vβ5.25V) | 5V (4.75Vβ5.25V) | 5V (4.75Vβ5.25V) | 5V (4.75Vβ5.25V) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Active | Active |
| Operating Temperature | 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C (Commercial) | 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C | 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C | -40 Β°C to 85 Β°C (Industrial) | 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C | -40 Β°C to 85 Β°C | -40 Β°C to 85 Β°C |
| Lead-Free (RoHS) | Yes (Pb-free, '-F' suffix) | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- 7.5 ns fastest speed grade in 100-pin PQFP MAX 7000S family (vs EPM7128SQC100-10F)
- Active-production drop-in replacement exists (vs ATF1508AS-7AU100)
- Lead-free RoHS-compliant terminations (vs EPM7128SQC100-15)
Design Notes
The EPM7128SQC100-7F is listed as obsolete by Intel/Altera. Before committing to a new design, validate that sufficient inventory exists for your product lifecycle (typically 5β10 years). For new designs, consider migrating to Microchip ATF1508AS (active production, same 100-pin PQFP footprint, POF2JED translation tool exists) or modern MAX II/MAX V CPLDs, accepting the redesign cost to avoid future obsolescence. For maintenance of existing products, qualify at least two franchised distributors to reduce supply-chain risk and avoid sole-source dependency.
Route the EPM7128SQC100-7F power and ground pins with wide traces β at minimum 20 mil power and 30 mil ground β and place decoupling capacitors (0.1 Β΅F ceramic in parallel with 10 Β΅F tantalum or ceramic) within 100 mil of every VCC/GND pair. For the 100-pin PQFP, distribute five to six VCC/GND pairs around the package perimeter rather than clustering them. Use a continuous ground plane on the layer immediately beneath the device to reduce ground bounce and improve JTAG signal integrity, especially for multi-MHz clock signals routed to global clock pins.
When driving long PCB traces or cables (e.g., backplane connectors) with the EPM7128SQC100-7F, use the open-drain output option available in MAX 7000S with an external pull-up resistor to control rise time and dampen reflections. For high-speed clock or bus signals, enable slew-rate control and avoid series-termination resistors larger than 33 Ξ© which can introduce timing violations relative to the 7.5 ns tPD budget. Always perform signal-integrity simulation with the actual PCB stack-up before committing to layout.
Do not assume a -7F (Pb-free) part is electrically interchangeable with a -7 (leaded) part in all situations: while silicon is identical, reflow profiles differ and mixed-population boards can fail thermal stress tests. Also, when migrating from EPM7128SQC100-7F to EPM7128SQC100-10F, validate timing closure β the 7.5 ns β 10 ns tPD change can break paths previously meeting 8 ns timing. Finally, do not exceed 5.25V on any I/O pin even briefly; the 5V-tolerant I/Os are not 5.5V-tolerant, and latch-up can occur during power-up transients.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance inferred from '-F' (Pb-free) suffix in MPN per Altera/Intel naming convention. Halogen-free and conflict-mineral status not stated in provided web data β confirmed as 'unknown'. Part is obsolete per Intel/Altera MAX 7000S lifecycle notice. AEC-Q100 not applicable (commercial temp range 0 Β°C to 70 Β°C).