EPM9560ABC356-10 - MAX 9000 CPLD, 560 Macrocells, 356-BGA | Altera
MPN: EPM9560ABC356-10 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $145 | $145.00 |
| 10 | $132.5 | $1,325.00 |
| 100 | $118.75 | $11,875.00 |
| 500 | $105 | $52,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $92.4 | $92,400.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM9560ABC356-10 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | MAX 9000A |
| Product Series | MAX 9000 |
| Macrocells | 560 |
| Usable Gates | 12,000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 35 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 216 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 10 ns |
| Maximum Counter Frequency | 144 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V to 5.25 V (5 V nominal) |
| Programmability | EEPROM, 5-V In-System Programmable (ISP) |
| JTAG Interface | IEEE Std. 1149.1 compliant |
| PCI Compliance | PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 70 °C (Commercial) |
| Package | 356-LBGA (35 x 35 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EPM9560ABC356-10 356-lbga (35 x 35 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM9560ABC356-10 (356-lbga (35 x 35 mm) package). 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 EPM9560ABC356-10.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
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
EPM9560ABC356-10 is suitable for 6 applications: PCI Bus Bridge and Interface Logic, High-Performance Glue Logic and Bus Multiplexing, Legacy Industrial Control Systems, Telecommunications Backplane Control, Test and Measurement Equipment Front-End, Aerospace and Defense Avionics Interface.
PCI Bus Bridge and Interface Logic
The EPM9560ABC356-10 is widely used as PCI 2.2-compliant bridge and bus-interface logic between host processors, memories, and PCI peripherals. With 560 macrocells, 216 user I/Os, and 10 ns pin-to-pin delays, the device comfortably meets 33 MHz PCI timing budgets with zero wait states while absorbing address decoding, command decoding, and arbiter glue logic that would otherwise require multiple discrete TTL/MSI parts. Compared to ASIC-based PCI bridges, the CPLD provides design flexibility and post-PCB field updates through the JTAG-based ISP chain.
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High-Performance Glue Logic and Bus Multiplexing
The EPM9560ABC356-10 serves as central glue logic in systems where a processor, memory, and multiple peripherals require address decoding, bus multiplexing, and interrupt steering. Its 560 macrocells absorb dense combinatorial logic that would otherwise require several discrete MSI/SSI devices, while the 216 user I/Os handle wide data and address buses directly. 5-V I/O tolerance makes it compatible with legacy TTL peripherals, and the 10 ns tPD ensures tight timing margins are met.
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Legacy Industrial Control Systems
The EPM9560ABC356-10 is deployed in long-lifecycle industrial control systems where deterministic logic, high I/O count, and 5-V tolerance are essential. Its 560 macrocells handle discrete I/O scanning, PID computation glue, and communication protocol framing (Modbus, custom serial) without an FPGA's complexity or power overhead. Industrial users value the deterministic 10 ns tPD (no jitter), EEPROM non-volatile configuration (instant power-up with no external boot PROM), and commercial 0-70 °C temperature grade.
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Telecommunications Backplane Control
The EPM9560ABC356-10's 216 user I/Os make it well suited for telecom backplane control applications requiring address decoding across multiple bus segments, clock distribution control, and hot-swap support logic. Its 144 MHz fCNT enables high-speed serial control plane handling, and 5-V ISP allows field reconfiguration when network protocols evolve. The 356-LBGA package delivers the I/O count needed for backplane connectors and parallel bus aggregation in chassis-based equipment.
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Test and Measurement Equipment Front-End
The EPM9560ABC356-10 is used as front-end control logic in test and measurement equipment where pattern generation, channel multiplexing, and instrument switching demand deterministic sub-15 ns timing. Its high macrocell count absorbs stimulus pattern storage and handshake protocols, while JTAG ISP allows in-system firmware upgrades as test standards evolve. The PCI 2.2 compliance makes it straightforward to integrate into PXI/cPCI-based tester chassis where host bus arbitration must be exact.
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Aerospace and Defense Avionics Interface
The EPM9560ABC356-10 is used in legacy avionics interfaces where MIL-STD-1553 databus termination, ARINC 429 channel routing, and discrete signal conditioning are required. Its 560 macrocells handle multiple protocol channels in parallel, while 5-V I/O tolerance interfaces directly with avionics bus transceivers without level shifters. The deterministic timing and non-volatile EEPROM configuration are valued in avionics, where boot predictability and radiation tolerance through mature process nodes matter.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM9560ABC356-15 | EPM9560ABC356-7 | EPM9320ABC356-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 356-LBGA (35x35 mm) | 356-LBGA - same | 356-LBGA - same | 356-LBGA - same |
| Macrocells | 560 | 560 (same) | 560 (same) | 320 (-43%) |
| Usable Gates | 12,000 | 12,000 (same) | 12,000 (same) | 6,000 (-50%) |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 10 ns | 15 ns (slower) | 7 ns (faster) | 10 ns (same) |
| Max Counter Frequency | 144 MHz | 118 MHz (slower) | 166 MHz (faster) | 125 MHz (slower) |
| Maximum User I/Os | 216 | 216 (same) | 216 (same) | 168 (-22%) |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75-5.25 V (same) | 4.75-5.25 V (same) | 4.75-5.25 V (same) |
| In-System Programmability | 5 V ISP via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | Same - 5 V ISP via JTAG | Same - 5 V ISP via JTAG | Same - 5 V ISP via JTAG |
| PCI 2.2 Compliance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 70 °C (Commercial) | 0-70 °C (same) | 0-70 °C (same) | 0-70 °C (same) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density MAX 9000A variant (vs EPM9320ABC356-10)
- Optimal balance of speed and density (vs EPM9560ABC356-15)
- Standard commercial speed grade (vs EPM9560ABC356-7)
Design Notes
The EPM9560ABC356-10 requires a stable 5.0 V (±5%) supply. Decouple the 356-LBGA package with a minimum of one 100 uF bulk capacitor and eight 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed close to the device's power and ground balls. The MAX 9000A device family typically draws 200-400 mA Icc at 144 MHz, so power-plane design should use 2 oz copper or wider power traces to limit IR drop. PCI applications especially demand clean 5 V because noise couples directly into logic thresholds.
The 356-LBGA package (35 x 35 mm) requires careful PCB layout with via-in-pad or microvia technology to route the 216 user I/Os and 35+ power/ground balls. Place at least 4 ground balls in each corner region and stitch the inner ground planes to the BGA's thermal/ground pad with multiple vias. Maintain 50 ohm controlled impedance on all high-speed outputs to meet PCI 2.2 signal-integrity requirements; use a 4-layer PCB stack-up with continuous ground plane beneath the BGA.
Common pitfalls when designing with the EPM9560ABC356-10 include: (1) omitting the JTAG TCK pull-down resistor (Altera recommends 1 kohm to GND), (2) failing to read back the IDCODE before JTAG programming in a multi-device chain, (3) not accounting for the I/O bank's 5-V tolerance when mixing TTL and 3.3-V peripherals on the same bus, and (4) using the slower -15 grade by accident on a 33 MHz PCI interface - always verify the speed grade suffix before PCB assembly.
For PCI 2.2 designs running at 33 MHz, follow Altera's MAX 9000 application note guidelines for PCI-compliant pin assignment: use dedicated PCI-friendly I/O banks, limit output edge rates to 2-4 ns (no faster), and add 22-33 ohm series-termination resistors on PCI outputs longer than 50 mm. The CPLD's 10 ns tPD provides adequate margin, but signal-integrity issues on longer traces can cause PCI compliance failures at system-level testing.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH/lead-free status not explicitly stated in verified web data - the part is a legacy 5-V device from the early 2000s. Compliance field values marked 'unknown' should be verified against the manufacturer datasheet or distributor environmental compliance documents before use in RoHS-restricted markets. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial-grade CPLD, not an automotive qualified part.
