EPM9560RC304-15F - 560-Macrocell MAX 9000 CPLD, 5V, RQFP-304 | Intel
MPN: EPM9560RC304-15F ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $32.95 | $329.50 |
| 100 | $27.4 | $2,740.00 |
| 500 | $22.1 | $11,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $18.75 | $18,750.00 |
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EPM9560RC304-15F Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | MAX 9000 |
| Series | EPM9560 |
| Macrocells | 560 |
| Usable Gates | 12,000 |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 16.6 ns (max) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 117.6 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 5.0 V |
| User I/O Pins | 212 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 4 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 (40 macrocells each) |
| Package | RQFP-304 (304-pin Plastic QFP) |
| Programming Technology | 5.0 V in-system EEPROM via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Architecture | Multiple Array MatriX (MAX) with PIA interconnect |
| Boundary Scan Test (BST) | Yes, JTAG-compliant |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Process Technology | High-performance CMOS, EEPROM-based |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
EPM9560RC304-15F rqfp-304 (304-pin plastic qfp) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM9560RC304-15F (rqfp-304 (304-pin plastic qfp) package) with 212 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 EPM9560RC304-15F.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 212 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
EPM9560RC304-15F is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, PCI/ISA/VME Bus Interface Bridging, Power Sequencer & Watchdog Controller, Telecommunications Backplane Glue, Military / Aerospace Avionics Glue Logic, Test & Measurement Instrument Front-End Logic.
Industrial Glue Logic Replacement
The EPM9560RC304-15F replaces dozens of 74-series TTL or CMOS discrete logic chips with a single instant-on, non-volatile CPLD. Its 560 macrocells and 212 user I/Os provide enough logic capacity to consolidate bus transceivers, address decoders, latches, and FIFO controllers that historically occupied an entire board. The deterministic PIA routing guarantees fixed pin-to-pin delays regardless of design complexity, which is critical in factory automation controllers where signal timing across many glue-logic functions must be predictable. Power-sequencer and watchdog logic also benefits from the part's instant-on EEPROM configuration - on factory power-up the logic is operational within microseconds without needing external boot devices.
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PCI/ISA/VME Bus Interface Bridging
The EPM9560RC304-15F is well-suited to legacy parallel-bus bridging in industrial backplanes, telecommunications equipment, and military/aerospace systems. Its 212 user I/Os and 16.6 ns tpd allow direct interfacing to 8/16/32-bit PCI, ISA, or VME buses without external transceivers. The deterministic PIA-based timing ensures that address-decode and wait-state generation logic meets bus setup/hold requirements across PVT variations. ISP via JTAG allows field firmware updates on installed PCBs, reducing service-cost for installed-base equipment. Combined with the part's 5 V tolerance, it interfaces directly to legacy 5 V bus logic without level-shifters.
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Power Sequencer & Watchdog Controller
The instant-on, non-volatile configuration of the EPM9560RC304-15F makes it ideal as a power-supply sequencer or watchdog timer in telecom shelves and server motherboards. On power-up, the EEPROM configuration is active within microseconds, allowing the CPLD to enforce safe power-up sequencing of downstream DC-DC converters, hold reset lines, and monitor watchdog pulses - all before any microprocessor firmware loads. The 212 I/Os easily accommodate multiple power-rail enables and fault inputs. The deterministic logic eliminates the clock-domain issues of MCU-based sequencers that may take milliseconds to start executing.
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Telecommunications Backplane Glue
The EPM9560RC304-15F is widely deployed in legacy telecom infrastructure as backplane glue logic - implementing clock distribution, frame-alignment, parity generation, and HDLC/framer interface logic between line cards. Its 5 V tolerance, high I/O count, and instant-on behavior are ideal for the always-on, always-running demands of central-office and base-station equipment. The JTAG boundary-scan support enables board-level interconnect testing of complex backplane assemblies, dramatically reducing manufacturing test cost. The part's -40C to +85C industrial temperature rating supports outdoor-cabinet deployment.
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Military / Aerospace Avionics Glue Logic
Legacy avionics and defense electronics frequently rely on the EPM9560RC304-15F as non-volatile glue logic in mission computers, radar signal processors, and flight-control units. Its EEPROM-based configuration provides instant-on behavior critical to flight-safety systems that must be operational immediately after power-up, with no boot delay. The deterministic timing simplifies DO-254 and MIL-STD-882 design-assurance processes by eliminating the timing-variability concerns of MCU-based equivalents. The wide operating temperature range and 5 V tolerance suit the harsh electromagnetic and thermal environments of avionics bays.
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Test & Measurement Instrument Front-End Logic
Bench-top and production test instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol testers) use the EPM9560RC304-15F for front-end signal-conditioning, channel multiplexing, and trigger-decoder logic. The 117.6 MHz internal frequency and 16.6 ns tpd support fast parallel-bus operations and high-speed trigger-pattern matching required for digital-storage oscilloscopes. The 212 I/Os accommodate dense connector breakouts from many test channels. The 5 V tolerance interfaces directly to legacy TTL-level probes and DUT boards. JTAG ISP allows test-instrument firmware updates in the field via a standard JTAG probe.
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Engineering reference data for EPM9560RC304-15F — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM9560RC304-15 | EPM9560RC304-15C | EPM9560RC304-10 | EPM9560ARC304-10F | EPM9580RC304-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | RQFP-304 | RQFP-304 - same | RQFP-304 - same | RQFP-304 - same | RQFP-304 - same | RQFP-304 - same |
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera |
| Macrocells | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 560 | 580 |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 16.6 ns | 16.6 ns | 16.6 ns | ~11 ns | ~11 ns | 16.6 ns |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 117.6 MHz | 117.6 MHz | 117.6 MHz | ~125 MHz | ~125 MHz | 117.6 MHz |
| Core Voltage | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V | 5.0 V |
| User I/Os | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | 0C to +70C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Lead Finish | Pb-free (F suffix) | Tin-lead | Tin-lead | Tin-lead | Pb-free | Tin-lead |
Key Differentiators
- Highest density 560-macrocell CPLD in the legacy MAX 9000 RQFP-304 footprint (vs EPM9580RC304-15)
- Pb-free (-F) lead finish for RoHS-compliant designs (vs EPM9560RC304-15 (tin-lead base part))
- Faster timing in same footprint available via -10 speed grade (vs EPM9560RC304-10)
Design Notes
The EPM9560RC304-15F requires a stable 5.0 V VCC supply with proper decoupling. Place 0.1 uF ceramic bypass capacitors within 5 mm of every VCC/GND pair; for the RQFP-304 package this can mean 20+ decoupling capacitors. Add a 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the package to suppress transient current spikes during simultaneous I/O switching (estimated ICC around 100-300 mA depending on toggle rate - refer to datasheet Power section).
The 304-pin RQFP package (0.8 mm pitch, ~40 mm body) requires 4-layer PCB routing with dedicated power and ground planes. Allocate inner layers for VCC and GND planes, and use outer layers for signal escape. Reserve the four corners of the package for dedicated JTAG, dedicated inputs, and global OE/CLK signals to keep critical-path traces short. Use a 50-ohm controlled impedance for high-speed clock nets feeding the GCLK input.
Do not confuse the EPM9560RC304-15F (Pb-free, industrial temp) with the EPM9560RC304-15C (commercial temp, tin-lead) or the EPM9560RC304-15 (industrial temp, tin-lead) - all three share the same RQFP-304 footprint but differ in lead finish and temperature range. For new designs requiring RoHS compliance, use the -15F suffix. The EPM9560RC304-10 is a faster speed grade but is a different speed bin, not a footprint change. Verify the temperature-range and speed-grade markings on the device top-side label before PCB assembly.
Compliance Information
Pb-free finish per -F suffix. RoHS compliance per part marking; REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral data not present in source material and require additional manufacturer documentation.
