EPM9560RC208-18 - MAX 9000 CPLD 560 Macro Cells 5V | Altera
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View Datasheet →EPM9560RC208-18 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | MAX 9000 (EPM9560) |
| Logic Type | EEPROM-based Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) |
| Usable Gates | 12,000 gates |
| Macrocells | 560 macrocells |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 18 ns (speed grade -18) |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 117.6 MHz (family -15 grade reference) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| I/O Voltage Compatibility | 3.3 V or 5 V |
| User I/O Lines | 149 I/O lines |
| Flip-Flops | 772 flip-flops |
| Package | 208-pin RQFP (Power Quad Flat Pack) |
| Package JESD-30 Code | S-PQFP-G208 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Memory | EEPROM (non-volatile, no external config PROM) |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Lifecycle Status | EOL / mature (per Altera product discontinuance notice) |
EPM9560RC208-18 s-pqfp-g208 Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM9560RC208-18 (s-pqfp-g208 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 EPM9560RC208-18.
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
EPM9560RC208-18 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Industrial Control Boards, Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic, Military and Aerospace Retrofit Designs, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Legacy Bus Interface and Protocol Bridging, Discrete 74-Series Logic Replacement.
Legacy Industrial Control Boards
The EPM9560RC208-18 fits legacy industrial control boards because its 5 V supply and 3.3 V/5 V I/O compatibility interface directly with mature TTL and CMOS logic without level shifters. Its 560 macrocells and 149 user I/O lines absorb bus-interface, address-decoding, and glue-logic functions that would otherwise require dozens of discrete 74-series packages. Because MAX 9000 configuration is EEPROM-based and non-volatile, the device powers up in a known logic state within microseconds, which is essential for industrial controllers that must not glitch at power-on. The 18 ns pin-to-pin delay provides deterministic timing for state machines and handshake logic. A trade-off is that the part is EOL, so designers should plan a last-time-buy or migrate to a modern CPLD for new builds.
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Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic
The EPM9560RC208-18 suits telecom line-card glue logic because its 12,000 usable gates and 772 flip-flops implement bus arbitration, clock-domain handshakes, and register files between legacy ASICs and backplane interfaces. The 5 V operation matches older telecom backplane signaling, and the 149 I/O lines allow wide parallel buses without external multiplexing. EEPROM non-volatility means the card initializes deterministically after a hot-swap or power cycle, avoiding the configuration-load delay of SRAM-based FPGAs. The 18 ns propagation delay supports bus cycles in the tens-of-megahertz range, adequate for legacy TDM and control-plane traffic. The main consideration is that the device is EOL, so spare-card production depends on residual distributor stock and should be validated for date-code consistency.
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Military and Aerospace Retrofit Designs
The EPM9560RC208-18 is used in military and aerospace retrofit programs because the 208-pin RQFP package is form, fit and functionally equivalent to the discontinued 208-pin CQFP package, per Altera's product discontinuance notice. This equivalence lets existing qualified assemblies accept the RQFP part without mechanical redesign. The 5 V EEPROM-based architecture provides non-volatile, radiation-tolerant-by-heritage logic that many legacy avionics and ground-support systems already qualify. Its 560 macrocells and 149 I/O lines replace obsolete discrete logic in retrofit line-replaceable units. Because the device is EOL, procurement must rely on authorized aftermarket channels with traceable date codes, and any substitution should be re-qualified against the original timing budget.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EPM9560RC208-18 fits test and measurement instrumentation where deterministic, non-volatile logic controls acquisition sequencing, trigger routing, and front-panel interfaces. The 18 ns pin-to-pin delay and 117.6 MHz family operating frequency support fast trigger and counter logic, while 772 flip-flops implement state machines and event counters. The 5 V I/O interfaces directly with legacy analog front-end control lines and GPIB-era digital buses. EEPROM configuration means the instrument boots into a known state without a configuration PROM, simplifying service and calibration. A design consideration is that the EOL status complicates long-term serviceability, so instruments should stock spare devices or plan a controller-board redesign using a modern CPLD with equivalent logic capacity.
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Legacy Bus Interface and Protocol Bridging
The EPM9560RC208-18 bridges legacy parallel buses such as ISA, VME, and custom backplanes because its 149 user I/O lines and 560 macrocells implement address decoding, wait-state generation, and protocol translation in a single device. The 5 V supply and 3.3 V/5 V I/O compatibility eliminate level-shifting glue, and the 18 ns propagation delay keeps bus-cycle timing within legacy specifications. Non-volatile EEPROM configuration ensures the bridge comes up in a defined state after power loss, which is important for industrial and embedded systems that cannot tolerate a configuration reload. The trade-off is that the EOL lifecycle forces designers to validate aftermarket stock and consider a modern bridge CPLD for future revisions.
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Discrete 74-Series Logic Replacement
The EPM9560RC208-18 replaces boards full of discrete 74-series logic by integrating 12,000 usable gates and 560 macrocells into one 208-pin RQFP device. This consolidation reduces board area, power, and component count while improving reliability through fewer solder joints. The 5 V operation matches classic TTL levels, and the 18 ns propagation delay is comparable to fast 74-series families, so existing timing budgets often close without redesign. EEPROM non-volatility removes the need for a configuration PROM, unlike SRAM FPGAs. Because the part is EOL, this replacement strategy is best for sustaining existing products; new designs should evaluate a modern low-power CPLD with equivalent macrocell count and 3.3 V or lower I/O.
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Engineering reference data for EPM9560RC208-18 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM9560RC208-15 | EPM9560RC208-17 | EPM9560RC208-20 | EPM9560RC208-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-pin RQFP | 208-pin RQFP - same | 208-pin RQFP - same | 208-pin RQFP - same | 208-pin RQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 18 ns | 15 ns | 17 ns | 20 ns | 16 ns |
| Macrocells | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 |
| Usable Gates | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| User I/O Lines | 149 | 149 | 149 | 149 | 149 |
| Configuration Memory | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) | EEPROM (non-volatile) |
| Lifecycle Status | EOL / mature | EOL / mature | EOL / mature | EOL / mature | EOL / mature |
Key Differentiators
- Mid-speed grade with balanced timing and availability (vs EPM9560RC208-20)
- Slower grade than the -15 for relaxed timing budgets (vs EPM9560RC208-15)
- Non-volatile EEPROM configuration (vs EPM9560RC208-17)
Design Notes
The EPM9560RC208-18 is EOL, so the biggest design risk is supply continuity, not electrical performance. Before committing a production build, confirm distributor stock, date codes, and authenticity, and plan a last-time-buy quantity that covers the product's remaining service life. Because the 208-pin RQFP is form, fit and functionally equivalent to the discontinued 208-pin CQFP per Altera's product discontinuance notice, existing CQFP-based assemblies can accept the RQFP part without mechanical redesign, but any substitution should be re-validated against the original timing budget.
The EPM9560RC208-18 operates from a 5 V supply with 3.3 V or 5 V I/O compatibility. Decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed as close to the pin as possible, and add a bulk 10 uF capacitor per device to absorb switching transients. Because MAX 9000 devices are EEPROM-based and non-volatile, no external configuration PROM is required, which simplifies the power-up sequence. Estimated: at 5 V and typical CPLD switching activity, verify the total supply current against the datasheet ICC versus frequency curve before finalizing the regulator sizing.
Route the 208-pin RQFP with a solid ground plane directly under the device and keep high-speed I/O traces short and matched where bus timing is tight. The 18 ns pin-to-pin propagation delay is deterministic, so timing closure depends mainly on trace delay and load capacitance rather than on internal routing. Place series termination resistors on long I/O nets that drive legacy backplanes to reduce reflections. Because the part is EOL, document the exact speed grade and date code used in each assembly so future substitutions can be traced and re-qualified.
Compliance Information
No compliance data was present in the verified web data for the EPM9560RC208-18. The device is a mature/EOL Altera MAX 9000 part; confirm RoHS, REACH, and lead-free status with the distributor or manufacturer documentation before use in regulated markets.
