EPM9560RC208-15N - 560-Macrocell MAX 9000 CPLD, 15ns, 208-RQFP
MPN: EPM9560RC208-15N ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342.00 |
| 100 | $28.95 | $2,895.00 |
| 500 | $24.1 | $12,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $19.85 | $19,850.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM9560RC208-15N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MAX 9000 |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 560 |
| Usable Gates | 12,000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 |
| User I/O | 212 (in 208-RQFP, see family datasheet) |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 15 ns |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 117.6 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 5.0 V |
| Programmability | In-system via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG |
| Configuration Memory | CMOS EEPROM (non-volatile) |
| Package | 208-pin RQFP (Power Quad Flat Pack) |
| Operating Temperature (commercial) | 0C to +70C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Speed Grade | -15 (15 ns tPD) |
| Architecture | Multiple Array MatriX (MAX) - third generation |
EPM9560RC208-15N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (signal assigned via Quartus/MAX+PLUS II pin planner) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
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| Pin 10 | GND — Ground |
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| Pin 51 | GND — Ground |
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| Pin 74 | GND — Ground |
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| Pin 179 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Pin 180 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 181 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 182 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 183 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 184 | VCC — 5.0 V Core Supply |
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| Pin 204 | GND — Ground |
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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
EPM9560RC208-15N is suitable for 6 applications: High-Speed Address Decoding and Bus Interfacing, Industrial Automation and Process Control, Telecom Backplane Bridging and Protocol Conversion, Legacy ASIC and Small-FPGA Replacement, Power-Up Sequencing and Reset Distribution, Military and Aerospace Legacy Avionics.
High-Speed Address Decoding and Bus Interfacing
The EPM9560RC208-15N's 15 ns pin-to-pin delay and 560 macrocells make it ideal for high-speed address decoding and bus-interfacing glue logic in microprocessor and DSP systems. With 212 user I/O pins in the 208-RQFP variant, the device can decode large memory address spaces and generate chip-select signals for multiple peripherals in parallel - for example, generating 8 chip-selects from a 24-bit address bus within a single clock cycle. Its deterministic timing model lets engineers close timing without false paths, which is critical in industrial control planes where the CPLD sits between a 50-80 MHz host CPU and legacy 5 V peripherals.
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Industrial Automation and Process Control
In industrial automation and process control, the EPM9560RC208-15N serves as a deterministic logic controller for PLC backplanes, sensor aggregation, and motor-driver interfacing. Its 5.0 V I/O directly interfaces with 5 V industrial logic, removing the need for level shifters in 24 V PLC I/O modules. The 560-macrocell capacity is sufficient to implement complex state machines for conveyor sequencing, PID loop control, or safety interlocks. The EEPROM-based configuration retains the bitstream across power cycles, enabling instant-on behavior that is critical in factory-floor shutdown/recovery scenarios.
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Telecom Backplane Bridging and Protocol Conversion
The EPM9560RC208-15N is widely used in telecom backplanes for protocol bridging between legacy TDM buses (H.110, MVIP, SCSA) and newer packet-based fabrics. Its 15 ns tPD and 117.6 MHz internal frequency support sub-20 ns serial-to-parallel conversion and back, while the 212 I/O pins handle the wide parallel buses typical of telecom line cards. The JTAG/IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan interface simplifies in-system test of high-density backplane assemblies. Because MAX 9000 CPLDs have been deployed in telecom infrastructure for 20+ years, the -15N is a known-quantity part for long-life-cycle designs.
Recommended
Legacy ASIC and Small-FPGA Replacement
The EPM9560RC208-15N is a popular drop-in replacement for obsolete ASICs and small FPGAs in long-life military, aerospace, and industrial programs. Its 208-RQFP package matches many 1990s-era ASIC footprints, allowing board-level redesign without changing the PCB. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration eliminates the boot PROM and configuration supervisor required by SRAM-based FPGAs, reducing BOM count and improving MTBF. Designers can convert legacy ASIC netlists to MAX+PLUS II HDL or schematic capture, then synthesize into the 560 macrocells to extend product life without re-spinning the board.
Recommended
Power-Up Sequencing and Reset Distribution
The EPM9560RC208-15N is ideal for power-up sequencing and reset distribution in multi-rail systems where multiple voltage domains must come up in a specific order to prevent latch-up. Its 5.0 V core and I/O can directly interface with supervisory reset generators, and its deterministic timing ensures precise rail-to-rail sequencing delays. The 560 macrocells comfortably implement 8-16 sequencing channels with watchdog timers and brown-out detection logic. Because the configuration is non-volatile EEPROM, the sequencing logic is active the instant power is applied - critical for FPGAs and ASICs that need a clean reset before their configuration memory loads.
Recommended
Military and Aerospace Legacy Avionics
The EPM9560RC208-15N is specified for military temperature ranges and is widely deployed in legacy avionics subsystems, radar signal processing backplanes, and weapons-system controllers. Its 560-macrocell density supports the complex state machines and bus arbiters required in MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and other avionics data buses. The 208-RQFP package is compatible with the through-hole and socketed assembly methods common in military hardware. While the commercial-grade -15N variant (0C to +70C) is the most available, extended-temperature variants exist within the broader MAX 9560 family for harsh-environment applications.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM9560RC208-15 | EPM9560RC208-10N | EPM9560ARC208-10N | EPM9560RC208-15C | EPM9560RC208-14 | EPM9560RC208-13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 208-RQFP | 208-RQFP - same | 208-RQFP - same | 208-RQFP - same | 208-RQFP - same | 208-RQFP - same | 208-RQFP - same |
| Macrocells | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 15 ns | 15 ns | 10 ns (33% faster) | 10 ns (33% faster) | 15 ns | 14 ns | 13 ns |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 117.6 MHz | 117.6 MHz | 125 MHz | 125 MHz | 117.6 MHz | 125 MHz | 125 MHz |
| Core Voltage | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V |
| Configuration Memory | CMOS EEPROM | CMOS EEPROM | CMOS EEPROM | CMOS EEPROM | CMOS EEPROM | CMOS EEPROM | CMOS EEPROM |
| JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lifecycle Status | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy |
Key Differentiators
- Standard mainstream speed grade with best availability (vs EPM9560RC208-10N)
- Lead-free / RoHS-compliant N-suffix finish (vs EPM9560RC208-15)
- 208-pin RQFP footprint compatible across entire MAX 9560 family (vs EPM9560RC240-15)
Design Notes
The EPM9560RC208-15N draws Icc from a single 5.0 V rail; consult the MAX 9000 datasheet DC characteristics for Icc vs frequency and vs output switching loading. Estimated: with 50% I/O toggling at 50 MHz into 50 pF loads, expect ICC in the 200-400 mA range. Provide at least four 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors placed adjacent to VCC/GND pin pairs around the 208-RQFP perimeter, plus a bulk 10-47 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor at the supply entry point. Add a bulk reservoir to handle simultaneous-output-switching (SSO) current spikes that can exceed 1 A on densely-switching outputs.
The 208-RQFP package has 0.5 mm pin pitch with gull-wing leads on all four sides - use a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground and power planes to minimize ground bounce and SSO noise. Estimated: keep all signal traces shorter than 50 mm to avoid transmission-line effects above 50 MHz, and use 33 ohm series termination on clock outputs driving more than 25 mm of trace. Provide a solid ground plane directly under the device to reduce EMI; the RQFP package's exposed leads make excellent thermal vias when stitched to inner ground planes.
The MAX 9000 family is in last-time-buy status, so design for long-term obsolescence before committing to a new production design. Common pitfalls include: (1) using MAX+PLUS II instead of Quartus - both are supported but Quartus MAX 9000 device support requires the legacy device library installation; (2) assuming signal-soft or buffered feature compatibility with MAX 7000 - register all I/O configurations explicitly in the project; (3) forgetting the JTAG TCK pull-down and TMS pull-up resistors required for reliable in-system programming; (4) mating a -15N design with an -10N footprint without re-running static timing analysis.
Place JTAG pins TDI, TMS, TCK, and TDO on accessible board test points or a 2x5 pin header for in-system programming via ByteBlasterMV or USB-Blaster. Estimated: route JTAG signals with the same 50 mm trace-length guideline as other high-speed signals to avoid programming failures. Add a JTAG chain-include resistor network if multiple JTAG devices share the bus, and document the JTAG chain order in the design files. For production programming, the IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan interface also enables in-circuit test (ICT) for bed-of-nails fixtures.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH/lead-free status depends on the specific part marking and date code. The -N suffix generally indicates lead-free/RoHS-compliant finish for newer manufacturing lots, but always verify against the Certificate of Conformance (CoC) from your franchised distributor. MAX 9000 family is not AEC-Q100 qualified - automotive applications require separate qualification.
