EPM7160STC100-6N - 160-Macro MAX 7000S CPLD, 6ns TQFP-100 | Altera
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| 1 | $24.5 | $24.50 |
| 10 | $21.3 | $213.00 |
| 100 | $18.75 | $1,875.00 |
| 500 | $16.4 | $8,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $14.2 | $14,200.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM7160STC100-6N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 7000S |
| Logic Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macro Cells | 160 |
| User I/Os | 84 |
| Gates (typical) | 3,200 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 6 ns |
| Internal Frequency | 149.3 MHz (max) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| Program Memory Type | EEPROM (non-volatile) |
| In-System Programmability | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 JTAG) |
| Package | TQFP-100 (T100) |
| Package Code | LFQFP, S Gull-Wing |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
EPM7160STC100-6N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 14 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Pin 28 | GND — Ground |
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| Pin 42 | GND — Ground |
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| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 57 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 58 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 59 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 60 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 61 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 75 | VCCINT — Internal logic supply (5V) |
| Pin 76 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Pin 90 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Pin 100 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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
EPM7160STC100-6N is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Microcontroller Bus Decoder, Industrial 5V-to-3.3V Logic Level Translator Bridge, Peripheral Glue Logic and I/O Expansion, Power Sequencing and Reset Controller, State Machine and Protocol State Decoder, Test Equipment Front-End and Instrumentation Logic.
Legacy Microcontroller Bus Decoder
The EPM7160STC100-6N's 160 macro cells and 6 ns propagation delay make it well suited to decode complex 16- or 32-bit address and control buses for legacy 8051, 68k, or MIPS microprocessors. The 84 available I/Os comfortably absorb full-chip-select, wait-state, and bus-translation glue logic in a single device. With 5V I/O tolerance, the CPLD interfaces directly with 5V microcontrollers without level shifters, reducing BOM cost and board area. The non-volatile EEPROM architecture eliminates boot-time delay, and the JTAG ISP port enables in-system reprogramming of decoder logic during firmware development. Designers should verify worst-case tPD against the microcontroller's bus-access timing window, since 6 ns comfortably accommodates most 25 MHz external bus cycles.
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Industrial 5V-to-3.3V Logic Level Translator Bridge
The EPM7160STC100-6N functions as a bidirectional voltage and protocol translator between 5V legacy logic and 3.3V modern ASICs or microcontrollers, leveraging its programmable I/O banks. Each I/O pin tolerates 5V inputs even when VCCIO is set to 3.3V, enabling mixed-voltage interfacing without external direction-control chips. The 84 I/Os and 6 ns tPD support parallel data buses, SPI, I2C, or UART bridges at speeds up to 50 MHz. Industrial designers appreciate the deterministic timing: a fixed-pin CPLD delivers consistent 6 ns latency regardless of routing complexity, simplifying system timing closure. The TQFP-100 footprint is industry-standard and aligns with existing 0.5 mm-pitch layout conventions for industrial control boards.
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Peripheral Glue Logic and I/O Expansion
Designers use the EPM7160STC100-6N to consolidate scattered 74-series glue logic, latches, and PAL/GAL devices into a single programmable part, reducing PCB area and assembly cost. With 160 macro cells, it absorbs hundreds of discrete gates while providing chip-select, interrupt steering, and FIFO-flag logic for multi-peripheral systems. The 84 I/Os comfortably service multiple SPI or parallel peripherals simultaneously. A 6 ns tPD ensures that interrupt latency and chip-select assertion stay well below typical microsecond response budgets. Compared to FPGAs, the CPLD requires no boot loader and no configuration flash, simplifying firmware and shortening time-to-market for industrial embedded boards.
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Power Sequencing and Reset Controller
The EPM7160STC100-6N implements deterministic multi-rail power-sequencing logic for systems with strict power-up order requirements, such as FPGA + DDR memory + DSP subsystems. Its 84 I/Os and 6 ns tPD enable precise timing of enable signals, watchdog timers, and reset generation across multiple power domains. The non-volatile EEPROM loads state-machine logic instantly at power-up, eliminating the boot-time risk of SRAM-based controllers that could assert enable signals before configuration completes. The JTAG ISP interface lets field engineers re-sequence rails without board rework. The TQFP-100 package exposes enough I/O for 8-12 independent rail enables plus status feedback.
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State Machine and Protocol State Decoder
The EPM7160STC100-6N excels at implementing complex multi-state controllers for proprietary or legacy communication protocols where deterministic timing is paramount. With 160 macro cells, designers can synthesize state machines with dozens of states and parallel datapath logic in a single device. The 6 ns tPD enables sub-50 ns state-transition latency, fast enough for real-time serial protocols at 25 MHz or higher. The fixed-pin MAX 7000S architecture ensures that timing closure depends only on the speed grade, not on synthesis placement, simplifying verification. Engineers commonly pair this CPLD with a host microcontroller or DSP for protocol conversion tasks in telecom and instrumentation.
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Test Equipment Front-End and Instrumentation Logic
The EPM7160STC100-6N is widely deployed in bench-top test instruments, where its deterministic 6 ns timing and 84 I/Os handle parallel ADC/DAC multiplexing, channel switching, and trigger logic. The CPLD routes sample-and-hold clocks, multiplexer select lines, and gain-switching signals with predictable latency, eliminating the timing-jitter problems of FPGA-based front-ends. The 5V I/O compatibility connects directly to legacy instrumentation front-ends, and the JTAG ISP port enables last-minute calibration logic updates during board bring-up. Compared to discrete 74HC logic, the CPLD consolidates dozens of packages onto one chip, reducing test-equipment BOM and improving long-term availability.
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Engineering reference data for EPM7160STC100-6N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM7160STC100-10N | EPM7160STC100-10 | EPM7160STC100-10F | EPM7160STI100-10N | EPM7160EQC100-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | TQFP-100 | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) | TQFP-100 (same) |
| Family | MAX 7000S | MAX 7000S (same) | MAX 7000S (same) | MAX 7000S (same) | MAX 7000S (same) | MAX 7000E |
| Macro Cells | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 6 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 20 ns |
| User I/Os | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C (Commercial) | 0°C to +70°C (Commercial) | 0°C to +70°C (Commercial) | 0°C to +70°C (Commercial) | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial) | 0°C to +70°C (Commercial) |
| Supply Voltage | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest 6 ns speed grade in MAX 7000S family (vs EPM7160STC100-10N)
- Commercial 0°C to +70°C optimized for cost-sensitive consumer/industrial (vs EPM7160STI100-10N)
- MAX 7000S EEPROM architecture with second-generation enhancements (vs EPM7160EQC100-20)
Design Notes
Allocate JTAG pins (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) early in the schematic and route them to a single header. Reassigning JTAG signals mid-layout complicates boundary-scan chain integration and may force PCB respins. According to MAX 7000S family datasheet guidance, place a 10 kΩ pull-up on TCK and a 10 kΩ pull-up on TMS to keep the TAP controller in a known state during power-up.
Place 0.1 µF decoupling capacitors adjacent to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, with one bulk 10 µF tantalum or ceramic capacitor per supply rail. According to Altera MAX 7000S design guidelines, proper decoupling is essential for reliable in-system programming and prevents ISP failures that may otherwise appear as 'device not detected' errors in Quartus Programmer.
Do not exceed the 5V absolute maximum supply rating. When interfacing 3.3V peripherals, set the relevant I/O bank's VCCIO to 3.3V while leaving VCCINT at 5V; the inputs are 5V-tolerant even when VCCIO is 3.3V. According to MAX 7000S datasheet caveats, mixing VCCIO levels across banks is supported but requires explicit bank-by-bank power sequencing during board bring-up to avoid latch-up.
Compliance Information
Halogen-free status per GlobalSpec EPM7160STC100-6 datasheet metadata; RoHS/REACH/lead-free status not confirmed in provided web data, marked unknown. AEC-Q100 not applicable for commercial-grade CPLD.
