News Highlights: In complex industrial control and communication interface designs, CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices) have always been indispensable core components due to their high logic density and “instant-on” capabilities. As a professional supplier of electronic components, Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. has long offered the classic MAX II series CPLD from Altera (now Intel)—the EPM1270F256I5N.
With 980 macrocells and an ultra-low latency of 6.2 ns, this model is ideally suited for applications such as video processing, system configuration, and bridging logic. Mingjiada Electronics solemnly guarantees that all EPM1270F256I5N units supplied are genuine, factory-sealed products.
I. Core Product Overview
The EPM1270F256I5N belongs to Intel’s (formerly Altera) MAX II series and is one of the industry’s lowest-cost, lowest-power CPLDs. Based on an advanced 0.18-micron Flash process, this series combines Look-Up Table (LUT) logic with a non-volatile architecture to provide “instant-on” functionality. This means the EPM1270F256I5N can lock its I/O state the moment the system powers on, eliminating the need to wait for an external configuration chip to load—unlike traditional FPGAs—which significantly enhances system response speed and reliability.
This chip is particularly well-suited for critical system functions such as “glue logic” integration, I/O expansion, level shifting, and power-on reset timing control.
II. Detailed Specifications — EPM1270F256I5N
To assist engineers with product selection and procurement personnel with comparisons, the following are the chip’s core technical specifications (based on the original manufacturer’s data sheet):
Series: MAX II
Logic Elements (LE): 1,270
Number of Macros: 980
Number of User I/Os: 212
Maximum Propagation Delay tpd1t pd1: 6.2 ns
Maximum Operating Frequency: Up to 304 MHz
Internal Voltage: 2.5V / 3.3V
I/O Interface Voltage: 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
User Flash Memory (UFM): 8,192 bits
Package Type: FBGA-256
Package Dimensions: 17mm x 17mm
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +100°C (Industrial Grade)
Process Technology: CMOS, 0.18µm Flash
Part Number Decoding: The “I” in the I5N suffix denotes the industrial-grade operating temperature range, ‘5’ represents the speed grade (~6.2ns), and “N” indicates a lead-free/environmentally friendly package.
III. Key Features — EPM1270F256I5N
1. “Instant-On” and Non-Volatility
The core advantage of the MAX II series lies in its Flash architecture. Unlike SRAM-based FPGAs, the EPM1270F256I5N does not require an external, expensive configuration chip. It enters operational status the moment power is applied, making it suitable for applications with strict startup time requirements.
2. Ultra-Low Standby Power Consumption
The device features extremely low power consumption in standby mode, with typical standby current as low as 25µA. This makes it ideal for battery-powered devices or enclosed industrial environments with strict thermal constraints.
3. Multi-Voltage I/O Support (MultiVolt)
It supports the MultiVolt I/O standard, with I/O pins capable of withstanding voltages ranging from 1.5V to 3.3V. This allows it to seamlessly act as a bridge between digital chips in different voltage domains without the need for additional level shifters.
4. Extensive On-Board Memory Resources
The device features up to 8Kbits of on-board user flash memory (UFM), which can be used to store board IDs, firmware version information, calibration coefficients, or any other critical small data that needs to be retained, thereby enhancing system integration.
5. Hot-Swap and Bus Hold
The I/O pins of the EPM1270F256I5N support hot-swap functionality, which is critical in telecom backplane and hot-swap card applications, preventing bus damage during power-up or insertion.
IV. Typical Application Areas
With its balanced logic density and industrial-grade wide temperature range, the EPM1270F256I5N is widely used in the following scenarios:
Industrial Automation and Servo Control: Used for encoder interfaces, PWM signal generation, and PLC logic expansion.
Communications Infrastructure: Handles PCI bridging, backplane interface protocol conversion, and control logic for wireless base stations.
Video Processing and Security: In security cameras and video capture cards, utilizes its 212 I/O pins for high-speed data buffering and image sensor configuration.
Automotive Electronics: Suitable for mainboard logic control in infotainment systems and preprocessing in ADAS sensor fusion.
If you are looking for the EPM1270F256I5N or need more information about Altera programmable logic device inventory, please feel free to contact Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd.
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