5M160ZT100C5N

The 5M160ZT100C5N is a member of Intel’s MAX V family of complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), designed to provide a cost-effective, low-power solution for digital logic integration and system control applications. Built on 180nm flash CMOS process technology, the MAX V series combines the non-volatility and instant-on characteristics of traditional CPLDs with the low cost and high density associated with FPGA architectures. With 160 logic elements (equivalent to approximately 128 macrocells), this device provides sufficient logic capacity for a wide range of general-purpose logic functions, state machines, and interface bridging applications. The 100-pin TQFP package offers 79 user I/O pins organized into two I/O banks, each supporting MultiVolt I/O operation at 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, or 3.3V LVCMOS/LVTTL standards. This multi-voltage capability enables seamless interfacing between different voltage domains without requiring external level translators. The integrated 8Kbit user flash memory (UFM) provides non-volatile storage for serial numbers, calibration data, configuration parameters, or small lookup tables, eliminating the need for external serial EEPROM in many designs. The device also features an internal oscillator that can be used as a clock source for simple state machines and timing functions, further reducing external component count. The JTAG interface supports both in-system programming (ISP) and boundary-scan testing per IEEE 1149.1, enabling field updates and manufacturing test capabilities. The -5 speed grade provides a pin-to-pin propagation delay of 7.5ns, delivering fast combinational logic performance. The 5M160ZT100C5N operates from a 1.8V core supply (1.71V to 1.89V range) with an operating junction temperature range of 0°C to 85°C for commercial applications. Designed using Intel’s Quartus Prime design software, which is available as a free download, the MAX V series offers an accessible development platform for both prototype and production designs. The devices are particularly well-suited for replacing discrete logic components, reducing board space and bill of materials cost in consumer electronics, industrial controls, communication systems, and automotive applications.

A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a semiconductor device that can be programmed to implement custom digital logic functions. The 5M160ZT100C5N uses a flash-based architecture where the configuration data is stored in non-volatile flash memory cells within the device, providing instant-on operation – the device is operational immediately after power-up without requiring configuration from an external memory device like most FPGAs. The core architecture consists of an array of logic elements (LEs) interconnected through a programmable routing matrix. Each logic element contains a look-up table (LUT) for implementing combinational logic functions, a flip-flop for sequential logic, and dedicated carry-chain logic for arithmetic operations. The LUTs can be configured to implement any Boolean function of their inputs. The programmable interconnect matrix provides routing resources to connect logic elements together and to the I/O pins, with the specific connections determined by the user’s design programmed into the configuration flash. The MultiVolt I/O architecture allows each I/O bank to be powered by a separate supply voltage, enabling the device to directly interface with components operating at different voltage levels without external level-shifting circuitry. I/O features including programmable slew rate control, pull-up resistors, bus-hold circuits, open-drain capability, and Schmitt trigger inputs provide flexibility for various interface requirements. The user flash memory (UFM) is an independent non-volatile storage block that can be accessed through the device’s logic fabric or via the JTAG interface, providing 8Kbits of storage for application data. The internal oscillator provides a free-running clock signal that can be used by user logic for simple timing functions, eliminating the need for an external crystal or oscillator in cost-sensitive applications. Configuration is performed through the JTAG interface using Intel’s Quartus Prime software, which compiles the user’s hardware description language (HDL) design into a configuration bitstream that is then programmed into the device’s internal flash memory.

• Industrial automation control logic and PLC I/O expansion
• Consumer electronics – TVs, set-top boxes, cameras, home appliances
• Communication system interface bridging and protocol conversion
• Power supply sequencing, monitoring, and management functions
• System boot sequence control and configuration management
• Replacement of 74-series discrete logic ICs to reduce BOM cost and board space
• Automotive body electronics and infotainment systems (non-safety critical)
• Test and measurement equipment front-end logic
• Data storage interface controllers and peripheral bridges
• Embedded system state machines, event sequencers, and custom logic accelerators