EPM9560RC240-15N - MAX 9000 CPLD, 560 Macrocells, 15ns, RQFP-240
MPN: EPM9560RC240-15N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $48.5 | $48.50 |
| 10 | $42.75 | $427.50 |
| 100 | $36.2 | $3,620.00 |
| 500 | $31.4 | $15,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $27.85 | $27,850.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM9560RC240-15N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MAX 9000 |
| Family | MAX 9000 (third-generation Multiple Array MatriX) |
| Usable Gates | 12,000 |
| Macrocells | 560 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 35 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 216 |
| Pin-to-Pin Propagation Delay (tPD) | 15 ns |
| Internal Counter Frequency (fCNT) | 145 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 5.0 V |
| Logic Family | CMOS (EEPROM-based) |
| Programmability | In-system programmable (IEEE 1532/JTAG) |
| Boundary-Scan Test | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (Commercial) |
| Package | RQFP-240 (240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EPM9560RC240-15N rqfp-240 (240-pin plastic quad flat pack) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM9560RC240-15N (rqfp-240 (240-pin plastic quad flat pack) package) with 216 pins. 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 EPM9560RC240-15N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 216 pins (digital package)
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
EPM9560RC240-15N is suitable for 6 applications: 32-bit Microprocessor Peripheral Decoding, High-Speed State-Machine Controllers, Bus Arbiters and Protocol Bridges, Industrial PLC I/O Expansion, Legacy Glue-Logic Replacement, Telecom Backplane Interface Logic.
32-bit Microprocessor Peripheral Decoding
The EPM9560RC240-15N is well suited for 32-bit microprocessor peripheral-decoding tasks such as PCI, VME, and ISA bus chip-select generation. Its 560 macrocells and 216 user I/O pins can simultaneously decode dozens of address ranges, while the deterministic 15 ns tPD over the PIA interconnect ensures that chip-select signals arrive within the peripheral's access window. The 5.0 V I/O bank interfaces directly with 5 V peripherals and TTL decoder logic without level shifters, simplifying board design and reducing BOM cost in legacy 5 V microprocessor systems.
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High-Speed State-Machine Controllers
With 560 macrocells organized into 35 Logic Array Blocks and a 145 MHz fCNT internal counter frequency, the EPM9560RC240-15N can implement multi-state FSMs running at tens of megahertz with deterministic one-clock-cycle state transitions. The EEPROM-based non-volatile configuration makes it ideal for mission-critical controllers that must wake up in a defined state at power-on, such as industrial machine-tool sequencers and avionics interface controllers. The deterministic 15 ns tPD guarantees that outputs settle before the next clock edge, eliminating metastability risk in feedback paths.
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Bus Arbiters and Protocol Bridges
The EPM9560RC240-15N serves as a flexible bus arbiter and protocol bridge in mixed-bus systems, where it can map between PCI, VME, ISA, and proprietary backplane protocols. Its 216 I/O pins accommodate wide parallel data buses, while the 35 LABs allow multiple arbitration trees (round-robin, priority, daisy-chain) to coexist in a single device. JTAG boundary-scan support enables board-level interconnect testing of the bridge, a critical feature for high-reliability medical, aerospace, and industrial systems where protocol mismatch can cause silent data corruption.
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Industrial PLC I/O Expansion
In industrial PLC and process-control systems, the EPM9560RC240-15N expands the I/O count of a CPU module by multiplexing digital inputs, conditioning signals, and generating isolated drive waveforms. The 216 user I/O pins support a high-channel-count PLC rack (typically 128-192 channels) with per-channel configuration stored in the non-volatile EEPROM. Industrial-grade noise immunity comes from the 5 V CMOS I/O with TTL thresholds and the inherent EMI robustness of deterministic CPLD timing, which avoids the spectral spreading seen in microprocessorbased I/O expanders.
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Legacy Glue-Logic Replacement
The EPM9560RC240-15N consolidates dozens of 74-series TTL glue-logic chips (decoders, muxes, latches, flip-flops) into a single programmable device, reducing PCB area, power consumption, and BOM cost. With 560 macrocells it can replace up to 100+ discrete TTL packages, while the non-volatile EEPROM configuration preserves pin-locked functionality across design revisions. For legacy systems where the original TTL parts are end-of-life, this consolidation delivers a one-time redesign effort with a permanent roadmap of in-system reprogrammability.
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Telecom Backplane Interface Logic
The EPM9560RC240-15N is used in telecom backplanes for low-level line-card interface logic, including clock-distribution gating, frame-sync generation, and alarm-signal aggregation. Its 5 V I/O tolerance interfaces directly with legacy ECL/TTL line-interface units, and the 15 ns tPD provides adequate margin for 50 MHz backplane operation. The JTAG boundary-scan capability is critical for backplane manufacturing tests where bed-of-nails fixtures are impractical, and the deterministic PIA timing prevents the metastability issues common in microprocessorbased backplane controllers.
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Engineering reference data for EPM9560RC240-15N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM9560RC240-15 | EPM9560RC240-12 | EPM9560RC240-10N | EPM9560RC240-15C | EPM9560RC240-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | RQFP-240 | RQFP-240 - same | RQFP-240 - same | RQFP-240 - same | RQFP-240 - same | RQFP-240 - same |
| Macrocells | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 |
| tPD (Pin-to-Pin Delay) | 15 ns | 15 ns | 12 ns (-20%) | 10 ns (-33%) | 15 ns | 10 ns (-33%) |
| fCNT (Internal Counter Frequency) | 145 MHz | 145 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | 145 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Maximum User I/O | 216 | 216 | 216 | 216 | 216 | 216 |
| Terminal Finish | Lead-free (Pb-free) | Leaded (SnPb) | [DATA_NEEDED] | Lead-free (Pb-free) | [DATA_NEEDED] | Leaded (SnPb) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) |
Key Differentiators
- Lead-free terminal finish (Pb-free 'N' suffix) (vs EPM9560RC240-15)
- Faster speed grade available within same footprint (vs EPM9560RC240-10N)
- Pin-locked design preservation across speed grades (vs EPM9560ARC240-10)
Design Notes
Estimated: The EPM9560RC240-15N draws approximately 200-400 mA from a 5.0 V supply in typical operation depending on switching activity and output loading; peak I/O current can rise to 1 A during simultaneous switching of all 216 outputs. Designers should provide a minimum of four 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors placed within 5 mm of each VCC pin group, plus a single 47 uF bulk tantalum capacitor at the board's CPLD power-entry point. The 5.0 V rail must be regulated to within +/-5%; a ferrite bead in series with the analog VCC is recommended for designs with sensitive analog circuitry sharing the same supply.
The RQFP-240 package uses gull-wing leads on a 0.5 mm pitch, which requires careful PCB land-pattern design and a reflow-profile compatible with the package's thermal mass. Estimated: keep all signal traces on inner layers to free the top/bottom layers for power planes and decoupling; route JTAG signals (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) together with a 10 kohm pull-up on TCK to prevent spurious configuration during power-up. A 4-layer PCB stackup with dedicated ground and power planes is strongly recommended to control impedance for the 35 LAB outputs switching simultaneously.
Critical pitfalls when designing with the EPM9560RC240-15N: (1) never apply 3.3 V signals directly to 5 V I/O pins without level translation; (2) configure unused I/O pins as outputs driving ground or as inputs with internal pull-ups enabled to minimize power and noise; (3) always assert the JTAG TRST pin at power-up to reset the TAP controller, otherwise the part may enter an indeterminate state during boundary-scan testing; (4) observe the VCC rise-time specification (typically <100 ms) to avoid partial programming of the EEPROM array; (5) check that the Quartus MAX+PLUS II toolchain supports your design before committing, since modern Quartus Prime has dropped MAX 9000 support.
Compliance Information
The 'N' suffix in EPM9560RC240-15N denotes lead-free terminal finish per Altera ordering nomenclature, indicating Pb-free assembly compliant with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. Original Altera/Intel material-declaration documentation applies; specific REACH SVHC and halogen-free status should be confirmed with the manufacturer for the latest shipment date.
