EPM9560RC304-10 - MAX 9000 CPLD, 560 Logic Elements | Intel
MPN: EPM9560RC304-10 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25.4 | $254.00 |
| 100 | $22.1 | $2,210.00 |
| 500 | $19.85 | $9,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.6 | $17,600.00 |
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EPM9560RC304-10 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 9000 |
| Device Type | CPLD / EPLD |
| Macrocells | 560 |
| Usable Gates | 16000 |
| Logic Elements | 560 |
| Package | RQFP-304 (RC) |
| Pin Count | 304 |
| Pin-to-Pin Propagation Delay | 12 ns |
| Speed Grade | -10 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| User I/O Pins | 304 (package-limited) |
| JTAG / Boundary Scan | IEEE 1149.1 compliant |
| Programming Method | JTAG in-system (ISP) |
| Process Technology | 0.65 µm CMOS EEPROM |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 Hours) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
EPM9560RC304-10 rqfp-304 (rc) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM9560RC304-10 (rqfp-304 (rc) package) with 304 (package-limited) 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 EPM9560RC304-10.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 304 (package-limited) 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
EPM9560RC304-10 is suitable for 6 applications: ISA/PCI/VME Bus Address Decoding, Pentium / PowerPC Peripheral Glue Logic, Telecom Backplane Interface Bridge, Industrial State Machine Controllers, Test & Measurement Instrument Backplane, Legacy Avionics & Military Interface.
ISA/PCI/VME Bus Address Decoding
The EPM9560RC304-10's 560 macrocells and deterministic 12 ns pin-to-pin delay make it ideal for high-density ISA, PCI, and VME bus address decoding in legacy industrial backplanes. The MAX 9000 architecture delivers fixed tpd regardless of routing, removing timing-closure iterations that plague FPGA-based address decoders. With 304 user I/Os, a single EPM9560 can replace 8-10 discrete PAL/GAL devices used to decode a full 24-bit address space plus chip selects, reducing PCB area by ~70%. JTAG boundary-scan allows production test access to every I/O pin, critical for legacy industrial systems where the bus glue logic is often the most fault-prone block.
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Pentium / PowerPC Peripheral Glue Logic
As a glue-logic companion to Pentium-era and PowerPC processors, the EPM9560RC304-10 integrates wait-state generators, bus arbiters, interrupt controllers, and DRAM controllers in one non-volatile device. Its 12 ns tpd aligns with the 33 MHz PCI bus cycle timing, allowing zero-wait-state operation. The 5 V I/O is directly compatible with the TTL-level peripheral logic used in 1990s-era industrial PCs. Designers benefit from instant-on configuration (no boot ROM required) and JTAG ISP that allows field firmware updates without removing the chip from the socket - essential for service-deployed systems in telecom and factory automation.
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Telecom Backplane Interface Bridge
The 304 I/O pins of the EPM9560RC304-10 directly serve telecom backplanes that aggregate 16-32 E1/T1 or 4-8 T3 lines, providing per-channel framing, HDLC processing glue, and clock distribution. Deterministic 12 ns propagation allows the device to recover clock and data at E1 (2.048 MHz) and T1 (1.544 MHz) rates without metastability issues. Non-volatile EEPROM configuration ensures the backplane comes up operational after power cycles - critical for central-office equipment that must self-recover from brownouts. The JTAG ISP interface enables remote firmware upgrades via in-band management channels.
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Industrial State Machine Controllers
Industrial automation controllers (PLC co-processors, motor-control sequencers, machine-vision timing generators) benefit from the EPM9560RC304-10's deterministic timing and large macrocell count. The 560 macrocells handle complex state machines with 64-128 states plus parallel datapath control logic in a single device. The 12 ns tpd supports encoder feedback loops at speeds up to ~80 MHz, sufficient for servo-loop and stepper-pulse generation at industrial PWM rates. The RQFP-304 package supports the large number of isolated I/O channels (typically 64-128) needed to interface to multiple sensors and actuators.
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Test & Measurement Instrument Backplane
Test instruments - oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers - use the EPM9560RC304-10 for trigger logic, channel multiplexing, and timing-and-control sequencing. The deterministic 12 ns timing enables precise trigger generation in oscilloscope front-ends, where the comparator-to-display path latency must be calibrated. The 304 I/Os accommodate the high channel counts (32-64 digital channels) of mid-range logic analyzers. JTAG boundary-scan is invaluable for production test of these complex instruments where bed-of-nails access is impractical.
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Legacy Avionics & Military Interface
Avionics and military systems that were designed around the EPM9560RC304-10 benefit from its non-volatile instant-on behavior and 5 V tolerance to MIL-STD-704 power buses. The 304-pin package supports the high-density ARINC 429 / MIL-STD-1553 channel aggregation needed in flight-control and navigation subsystems. Per the Altera MAX 9000 datasheet, the device is specified across the industrial temperature range, with the EPM9560ARI240-10N variant covering the more demanding military thermal envelope. JTAG ISP enables field-programmable mission reconfigurability in test-range and reconnaissance applications.
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Engineering reference data for EPM9560RC304-10 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM9560RC304-12 | EPM9560RC304-15 | EPM9560RC304-20 | EPM9560ARC304-10F | EPM9580RC304-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | RQFP-304 (RC) | RQFP-304 (RC) - same | RQFP-304 (RC) - same | RQFP-304 (RC) - same | RQFP-304 (RC) - same | RQFP-304 (RC) - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tpd) | 12 ns | 12 ns (same speed grade) | 15 ns | 20 ns | 12 ns | 15 ns |
| Macrocells | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 640 |
| Usable Gates | 16000 | 16000 | 16000 | 16000 | 16000 | 18000 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Automotive Grade | No | No | No | No | Yes (AEC-Q100) | No |
| JTAG / Boundary Scan | IEEE 1149.1 | IEEE 1149.1 | IEEE 1149.1 | IEEE 1149.1 | IEEE 1149.1 | IEEE 1149.1 |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | Active (Rochester) | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Highest density in MAX 9000 family (vs EPM9480RC208-15)
- Fastest speed grade in RQFP-304 package (vs EPM9560RC304-15)
- Automotive temp grade variant available (vs EPM9560ARC304-10F)
- Non-volatile EEPROM configuration (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (Cyclone, Spartan))
Design Notes
The EPM9560RC304-10 requires a stable 5 V ±5% VCC supply with sufficient decoupling: place one 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor within 5 mm of every VCC/GND pin pair (typically 8-12 pairs across the 304-pin package), plus one bulk 10-47 µF tantalum or aluminum electrolytic near the package. The MAX 9000 family draws up to ~300 mA ICC during programming pulses; ensure the regulator can supply peak inrush without sagging below 4.75 V. Power sequencing is not required - the device begins configuration at VCC > 4.0 V.
The RQFP-304 package has a 0.5 mm lead pitch and ~150 mA thermal dissipation limit; a four-layer PCB with at least one internal ground plane is recommended for reliable operation. Use 0.2 mm wide traces between leads, and ensure the JTAG pins (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO/TRST) are routed to a test header accessible to bed-of-nails or flying-probe test. For high-speed designs (>50 MHz I/O toggling), keep I/O traces short (<50 mm) and provide a ground-return path to minimize crosstalk.
Three pitfalls to avoid: (1) Do not confuse the EPM9560RC304-10 (304-pin RQFP) with the EPM9560RC240-10 (240-pin) or RC208-10 (208-pin) - they share the same die but different I/O counts; pin assignments differ. (2) The MAX 9000 JTAG TCK frequency must not exceed 10 MHz during ISP programming - higher frequencies can corrupt EEPROM cells. (3) Pin 1 indicator dot on the RQFP-304 may be subtle; verify with continuity check against the datasheet before soldering - reversed orientation will destroy the device at first power-up.
Although the MAX 9000 architecture has fixed pin-to-pin delay (12 ns for the -10 grade), I/O signal integrity still depends on board design. For clock inputs (GCLK pins), keep traces under 25 mm and provide series termination (33-68 ohm) to match the typical 50 ohm line impedance. For high-fanout outputs (e.g., address bus drivers), use the device's slow-slew-rate option to reduce ground bounce, accepting ~2 ns additional tpd in exchange for ~30% reduction in simultaneous-switching noise.
Compliance Information
RoHS3 compliant per fpgalink.com distributor listing (as of 2026-09-13). Standard variant is not AEC-Q100 qualified; choose EPM9560ARC304-10F for automotive. Reach and conflict-mineral status not explicitly stated in available data - marked unknown.
