EP610PC-35-AL

## General Description

The Altera EP610PC-35-AL is a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from Altera’s MAX 610 series, designed for high-performance, low-power digital logic applications. It provides a flexible solution for implementing combinational and sequential logic functions with fast timing and low propagation delay. The device is particularly suited for glue logic, state machines, address decoding, and other control applications in industrial, communications, and embedded systems.

## Core Features

* Device Type: CPLD with non-volatile flash memory
* Logic Elements: 600 macrocells, enabling implementation of complex logic functions
* Architecture: Hierarchical interconnect structure supporting high-density designs
* Non-Volatile Configuration: Retains programming after power-down
* I/O Capability: Flexible I/O standards compatible with TTL and CMOS signaling

## Electrical Specifications

* Core Supply Voltage (V_CCINT): 5 V ±10% typical
* Input Voltage (V_IN): 0 V to 5.5 V
* Output Voltage (V_OUT): 0 V to V_CC, typically 3.3 V or 5 V logic compatible
* Maximum I/O Current: ±24 mA per I/O pin at V_CC = 5 V
* Power Consumption: Typical static power ~100 mW, dynamic power depends on logic switching activity

## Timing and Performance

* Maximum Operating Frequency: 35 MHz typical system clock support
* Input Setup Time (t_SU): 10 ns typical
* Input Hold Time (t_H): 2 ns typical
* Output Propagation Delay (t_PHL/t_PLH): 12 ns typical for standard outputs
* Pin-to-Pin Propagation Delay: Low and predictable for high-speed control and synchronization
* Clock-to-Output Delay: Suitable for synchronous state machines and combinational logic timing

## I/O and Interfacing

* I/O Pins: 84 general-purpose I/O pins available for input, output, or bidirectional operation
* Tri-State Capability: Programmable output enable for bus sharing and multiplexed applications
* Compatible I/O Standards: TTL, LVTTL, and CMOS logic levels
* Input Capacitance: 10 pF typical, minimizing loading on connected signals
* Output Drive Strength: Adjustable drive capability for interfacing with multiple devices on shared buses

## Thermal and Reliability

* Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +70°C commercial grade
* Storage Temperature Range: -65°C to +150°C
* Package Type: Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC) 84-pin package for surface mounting or socketing
* Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient (R_thJA): 55°C/W typical in free air
* RoHS Compliant and Pb-Free

## Applications

* Glue logic and system interface control
* Address decoding and bus interfacing in embedded systems
* Control logic for industrial automation
* State machines for digital signal processing and timing control
* High-speed switching and logic-intensive applications in communications equipment

## Performance Characteristics

* High integration of 600 macrocells allows complex logic implementation in a single device
* Predictable timing with low propagation delays supports synchronous and asynchronous designs
* Non-volatile configuration ensures reliable operation without external configuration memory
* Flexible I/O configuration supports a variety of logic standards and interfacing requirements
* Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-operated and energy-sensitive systems
* Compact PLCC package enables dense PCB layouts and easy prototyping or replacement
* Robust operation within commercial temperature range ensures suitability for industrial and consumer electronics

The Altera EP610PC-35-AL provides a versatile, high-performance CPLD solution for complex digital logic design. Its combination of high-density logic resources, fast timing characteristics, flexible I/O, and non-volatile configuration makes it ideal for embedded systems, industrial control, communications, and any application requiring reliable, programmable digital logic in a compact footprint.