EPM9560RC240-10N - MAX 9000 CPLD 560 Macrocells 5V 240-Pin RQFP | Intel
MPN: EPM9560RC240-10N ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $224.8 | $224.80 |
| 10 | $202.32 | $2,023.20 |
| 100 | $202.32 | $20,232.00 |
| 500 | $180 | $90,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $168 | $168,000.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM9560RC240-10N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 9000 |
| Architecture | Multiple Array MatriX (MAX) - 3rd generation |
| Usable Gates | 12,000 |
| Macrocells | 560 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 |
| User I/Os | 212 |
| Internal Operating Frequency | 144.9 MHz |
| Pin-to-Pin Propagation Delay (tPD) | 10 ns (-10 speed grade) |
| Supply Voltage | 5.0 V |
| Process Technology | 0.65 µm CMOS EEPROM |
| Package | 240-pin RQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) - in-system programmable |
| I/O Standards Supported | 5.0 V TTL/CMOS, 3.3 V PCI-compatible |
| Operating Temperature (Commercial) | 0 °C to +70 °C |
| Lead-Free Finish (N suffix) | Yes (Pb-free) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant (per fpgalink.com listing) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 3 (168 hours) |
EPM9560RC240-10N 240-pin rqfp (plastic quad flat pack) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM9560RC240-10N (240-pin rqfp (plastic quad flat pack) 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 EPM9560RC240-10N.
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
EPM9560RC240-10N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Bus Bridging, Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic, Test & Measurement Equipment Backplane, Military and Aerospace Avionics, Legacy 5 V System Refresh, Medical Imaging Front-End.
Industrial Control Bus Bridging
The EPM9560RC240-10N bridges legacy 5 V microprocessor buses (8086, 68k, MIPS) to modern 3.3 V peripherals in factory-automation backplanes. With 212 user I/Os and the 10 ns tPD of the -10 speed grade, it absorbs address-latch, decoder, and wait-state logic that would otherwise require 4-6 discrete PAL/GAL devices. Its 560-macrocell budget supports parallel bus-multiplexing up to 32-bit address/data with chip-select decoding, while in-system programmability via JTAG enables field firmware updates without removing the backplane card - critical for installed-base industrial systems.
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Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic
In telecom line cards, the EPM9560RC240-10N consolidates E1/T1 framers, LIU interfaces, and time-slot crossbar switching. Its deterministic 10 ns pin-to-pin delay supports tight latency budgets in voice-switching fabrics, while the 560-macrocell capacity holds framing, alarm-handling, and HDLC controllers in a single device. The 5 V I/O compatibility interfaces directly with legacy line-interface units without external level shifters, and the JTAG ISP enables in-service firmware upgrades via the central-office craft interface.
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Test & Measurement Equipment Backplane
Bench-top oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and data-acquisition systems use the EPM9560RC240-10N to manage trigger logic, channel multiplexing, and front-panel control. The 212 user I/Os handle 32+ channel routing, while the 144.9 MHz internal Fmax supports high-speed state-machine sequencing for trigger events. EEPROM-based non-volatile configuration ensures instant-on at power-up with deterministic timing - essential when capturing transient signals that occur within milliseconds of system boot.
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Military and Aerospace Avionics
Defense and aerospace systems specify the EPM9560RC240-10N for mission-computer interfaces, radar-signal routing, and flight-control bus arbitration. Its 5 V tolerance meets MIL-STD-704 power-quality requirements, while the 10 ns deterministic timing supports MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 protocol glue logic. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration eliminates external boot PROMs - a critical reliability advantage in high-vibration and high-radiation environments where boot-memory failures would be catastrophic.
Recommended
Legacy 5 V System Refresh
When refreshing a 1990s-era 5 V system that used discrete 22V10 PALs or early CPLDs, the EPM9560RC240-10N consolidates 20-30 discrete logic devices into one package. Its 212 user I/Os and 560 macrocells replace entire logic cages, reducing PCB area by 60-70% and improving reliability through fewer solder joints. Designers can re-implement existing PAL equations directly using MAX+PLUS II compatibility, dramatically reducing redesign time versus a full FPGA migration.
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Medical Imaging Front-End
Ultrasound and CT-scanner front-ends use the EPM9560RC240-10N to multiplex transducer arrays, control analog-front-end gain stages, and synchronize beam-forming logic. The 560-macrocell budget supports parallel-channel processing, while the 10 ns deterministic timing enables precise beam-steering delays required for sub-millimeter image resolution. The 5 V I/O tolerance interfaces directly with high-voltage pulser circuits, and the JTAG interface allows in-field calibration updates during equipment servicing.
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Engineering reference data for EPM9560RC240-10N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM9560RC240-15 | EPM9560ARC240-10 | EPM9560RC240-20 | EPM9560ARI240-10N | EPM9560RC240-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 240-pin RQFP | 240-pin RQFP - same | 240-pin RQFP - same | 240-pin RQFP - same | 240-pin RQFP - same | 240-pin RQFP - same |
| Macrocells | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 |
| Speed Grade (tPD) | 10 ns | 15 ns | 10 ns | 20 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +70 °C (Commercial) | 0 to +70 °C (Commercial) | -40 to +85 °C (Industrial) | 0 to +70 °C (Commercial) | -40 to +85 °C (Industrial) | 0 to +70 °C (Commercial) |
| Lead-Free Finish | Yes (N suffix) | Varies | Varies | Varies | Yes (N suffix) | No |
| User I/Os | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 |
| Supply Voltage | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1, as of 2026-09-13) | $224.80 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Highest speed grade in 240-pin RQFP package family (vs EPM9560RC240-15)
- Industrial temperature range option (vs EPM9560RC240-10N)
- Lead-free finish for RoHS compliance (vs EPM9560RC240-10)
- High I/O count in mature 5 V architecture (vs MAX V 5M240ZE100 (modern migration path))
Design Notes
The EPM9560RC240-10N requires a clean 5.0 V ±5% supply on VCCINT (core) and VCCIO (I/O bank). Estimated ICCINT under typical conditions is approximately 200-300 mA at full speed (10 ns grade) with all 212 I/Os toggling. Place one 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitor per VCC pin, plus a single 10 µF tantalum bulk capacitor within 25 mm of the package. The VCCIO pins can be independently driven at 5.0 V or 3.3 V to support mixed-voltage bus interfaces.
The 240-pin RQFP has a 0.5 mm lead pitch and a 32 x 32 mm body. Estimated: at minimum, use a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly beneath the device to provide a low-impedance return path and thermal dissipation. Keep all signal traces at least 0.2 mm away from the package leads to avoid solder-bridge defects during reflow. The JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be routed as a daisy-chain bus with 10 kΩ pull-ups on TCK and TMS to prevent floating-state noise during in-system programming.
Do not confuse the EPM9560RC240-10N (commercial temp, lead-free) with the EPM9560ARC240-10N (industrial temp, lead-free) or EPM9560RC240-10 (commercial temp, lead-bearing). The "A" prefix is critical - it changes the temperature range from 0-70 °C to -40 to +85 °C. Also note that the JTAG TCK clock must be terminated with a clean reference return path; floating TCK during power-up can cause unintended ISP entry. Finally, MAX 9000 devices are not supported in Quartus Prime Pro 18.0+ - use Quartus II 13.0sp1 or MAX+PLUS II 10.x for design compilation.
The MAX 9000 PIA interconnect has approximately 1.5 ns of routing delay per LAB hop. For high-speed designs targeting the 10 ns tPD budget, estimate at least 4-6 ns of PIA overhead for signals traversing 3-4 LABs, leaving only 4-6 ns for the macrocell combinational path. Use the Altera timing analyzer to verify worst-case delays; signals requiring more than 4 LABs should be pipelined into sequential logic. The device supports multi-level carry chains for fast arithmetic, which bypass the PIA entirely and deliver near-full-speed performance for counters and adders.
Compliance Information
ROHS3 compliant per fpgalink.com listing (MSL 3, 168 hours). N suffix denotes Pb-free lead finish. Halogen-free status not stated in available data - marked unknown. Conflict-minerals status not explicitly stated in available data - marked unknown. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - the part is not automotive-grade; for automotive applications consider a newer MAX II/V or Cyclone device.
