EPM9560R1208-20 - MAX 9000 CPLD 6k Gates 1208-pin | Altera
MPN: EPM9560R1208-20 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342.00 |
| 100 | $29.75 | $2,975.00 |
| 500 | $25.8 | $12,900.00 |
| 1,000 | $22.4 | $22,400.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM9560R1208-20 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 9000 |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Usable Gates | 6,000 |
| Macrocells | 560 |
| Logic Array Blocks | 52 (typical for 560 macrocells) |
| Maximum User I/O | 212 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 20 ns |
| Maximum Frequency (fMAX) | 125 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT/VCCIO) | 5.0 V |
| Technology | CMOS EEPROM |
| In-System Programmability | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 JTAG) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Package | R-1208 (BGA-style fine-pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | CMOS EEPROM, third-generation MAX architecture |
| Architecture | Multiple Array MatriX (MAX) with Logic Array Blocks (LABs) and Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) |
| Boundary-Scan Test | JTAG IEEE Std. 1149.1 |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip EEPROM (non-volatile) |
EPM9560R1208-20 r-1208 (bga-style fine-pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM9560R1208-20 (r-1208 (bga-style fine-pitch) 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 EPM9560R1208-20.
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
EPM9560R1208-20 is suitable for 6 applications: Microprocessor Bus-Bridge and Address Decoder, Glue Logic for Legacy Industrial Control Boards, State Machine and FIFO Controller, Peripheral Interface Adapter (ISA/PCI/Custom Bus), Telecom Backplane Control Logic, Test Equipment and Instrumentation Front-End.
Microprocessor Bus-Bridge and Address Decoder
The EPM9560R1208-20 is a natural fit for microprocessor bus-bridging and address-decoding applications because its 212 user I/Os and 560 macrocells easily absorb full 32-bit address plus 32-bit data buses plus chip-select glue. With a 20 ns tPD the device sits comfortably between a 25 MHz 8031-class host and slower peripherals. Used as an asynchronous bus decoder, the MAX 9560's deterministic combinatorial paths replace a dozen 74-series PALs with a single in-system-programmable device, simplifying PCB rework via JTAG.
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Glue Logic for Legacy Industrial Control Boards
Industrial control boards often need to integrate disparate logic families (TTL, CMOS, HCMOS) and generate control signals with deterministic latency. The EPM9560R1208-20's deterministic 20 ns tPD and 5.0 V tolerance allow direct interfacing to legacy 5 V peripherals without level shifters. Its on-chip EEPROM eliminates the boot PROM that an FPGA would require, giving instant-on behavior critical in factory-floor PLC and motor-drive subsystems. With 212 I/Os, a single EPM9560R1208-20 can replace 10 to 20 discrete 74LS/74HC logic ICs on legacy boards, reducing BOM cost and improving reliability.
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State Machine and FIFO Controller
The 560 macrocells of the EPM9560R1208-20 hold large Moore/Mealy state machines with 32 to 64 states plus surrounding control logic. FIFO pointer tracking, hand-shake generation, and bus-arbitration state machines fit easily. The 20 ns grade supports clock rates up to 50 MHz on registered outputs, suitable for legacy peripheral buses. Combined with the JTAG boundary-scan interface, designers can probe internal nodes via JTAG, simplifying state-machine debug without external logic-analyzer probes.
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Peripheral Interface Adapter (ISA/PCI/Custom Bus)
Adapter cards bridging legacy ISA, custom peripheral buses, or first-generation PCI often require address decoding, command generation, and interrupt steering logic. The EPM9560R1208-20's 212 I/Os handle the full ISA bus plus auxiliary peripheral I/O. With 20 ns propagation delay it comfortably meets 8 MHz ISA timing, and the JTAG interface allows post-assembly programming of card identity and configuration. The non-volatile EEPROM means cards work even when the host BIOS does not initialize expansion ROM at power-on.
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Telecom Backplane Control Logic
Backplane controller cards in telecom systems aggregate control signals from many line cards and steer them to a central CPU. The EPM9560R1208-20's 212 I/Os accept many backplane signals simultaneously, and its 5.0 V tolerance matches the backplane rail voltage common in legacy telecom designs. Deterministic 20 ns timing ensures clean chip-select generation without glitches on parallel data buses. The JTAG interface simplifies in-system firmware upgrades during telecom field maintenance windows.
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Test Equipment and Instrumentation Front-End
Test and measurement front-ends (logic-analyzer pods, protocol exercisers, ATE pin-electronics) need a configurable logic block to generate and capture waveforms under software control. The EPM9560R1208-20's high I/O count and JTAG-accessible state allow dynamic reconfiguration of test patterns, and its deterministic timing makes it suitable as a pattern generator feeding downstream comparators. The on-chip EEPROM stores multiple test personalities, selectable via JTAG instruction register commands.
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Engineering reference data for EPM9560R1208-20 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM9560R1208-15 | EPM9560GC280-20 | EPM9560GI280-20 | EPM9560ARC240-10 | EPM9560ARC208-10 | EPM9480RC240-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | R-1208 (BGA-style) | R-1208 - same | 280-pin PGA - different | 280-pin PGA - different | 240-pin RQFP - different | 208-pin RQFP - different | 240-pin RQFP - different |
| Brand | Altera | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same |
| Usable Gates | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 4,800 |
| Macrocells | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 480 |
| Maximum User I/O | 212 | 212 | ~212 (280-pin pkg, full I/O available) | ~212 | ~164 | ~140 | ~158 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 20 ns | 15 ns | 20 ns | 20 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 20 ns |
| Maximum Frequency (fMAX) | 125 MHz | ~155 MHz | 125 MHz | 125 MHz | ~167 MHz | ~167 MHz | ~125 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C | 0C to +70C | 0C to +70C | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | 0C to +70C |
Key Differentiators
- Maximum I/O count in the EPM9560 family (vs EPM9560ARC240-10)
- Slower speed grade than -15 and -10 variants (vs EPM9560R1208-15)
- Commercial 0C to +70C temperature range (vs EPM9560ARI240-10)
Design Notes
The EPM9560R1208-20 requires a clean 5.0 V supply. Decouple VCCINT/VCCIO pins with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of each supply pin, plus a single 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the device. Estimate: at 200 mA typical ICC with 6,000 gates switching simultaneously, transient current can spike above 500 mA; the 0.1 uF caps supply instantaneous charge while the 10 uF bulk handles low-frequency ripple. Estimated (not a datasheet figure).
The R-1208 fine-pitch BGA package requires careful PCB layout. Use 4-layer or 6-layer stack-up with dedicated ground and power planes directly under the BGA. BGA escape vias should be 0.2 mm (8 mil) drill on 0.5 mm pitch. Use dog-bone or via-in-pad plating for inner rows. Estimate: BGA escape routing is only possible on outer 2 rows without via-in-pad; design stack-up accordingly. Estimated (not a datasheet figure).
The JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, TRST) should be terminated with 10 kohm pull-ups to VCC if unused, except TDO which is a push-pull output. Keep JTAG traces short (<=50 mm) and isolated from high-frequency switching outputs to prevent programming errors. The TCK input should be driven by a clean clock source during in-system programming; noisy TCK can corrupt configuration data.
Do not confuse the EPM9560R1208-20 with the RQFP-packaged EPM9560RC208-20 or EPM9560ARC240-10 - the package pin counts differ and PCB footprints are NOT compatible. The R-1208 suffix specifically denotes the 1208-ball package. Also, MAX 9000 devices require MAX+PLUS II or legacy Quartus software; modern Quartus Prime versions have dropped MAX 9000 support, so verify your design toolchain supports this family before committing to a board design.
At typical 200 mA ICC and 5.0 V supply, power dissipation is approximately 1.0 W. With the R-1208 BGA package, theta_JA is typically 20-30 C/W on a 4-layer PCB with adequate thermal vias, giving a 20-30 C junction temperature rise above ambient. Estimate: forced-air cooling is not required at room temperature but should be considered if operating near +70C ambient. Estimated (not a datasheet figure).
Compliance Information
Compliance status not present in the Verified Web Data; RoHS/REACH compliance for this obsolete Altera part should be verified with the current distributor or factory records before use in RoHS-restricted markets.
