Altera EPM5016LI-20 EPLD - High-Performance Programmable Logic Device | 20ns Delay | 4.5V-5.5V
The Altera EPM5016LI-20 is a high-performance Electrically Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) designed for demanding embedded applications. With a maximum propagation delay of 20ns and operating voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V, this device delivers reliable performance in industrial, automotive, and telecommunications systems. The EPM5016LI-20 features 16 macrocells and 8 I/O pins in a compact 20-PLCC (9x9) package, making it ideal for space-constrained designs requiring complex logic implementation.
This EPLD operates across an extended temperature range of -40 C to 85 C, ensuring stable performance in harsh environments. The surface-mount 20-LCC (J-Lead) package offers excellent mechanical stability for PCB integration. As part of Altera's proven programmable logic family, the EPM5016LI-20 provides designers with flexible logic implementation capabilities while maintaining power efficiency. The device's architecture supports rapid prototyping and design iterations, significantly reducing development cycles for digital systems.
The EPM5016LI-20's technical specifications include 1 logic element/block and robust macrocell architecture that enables efficient implementation of combinatorial and sequential logic functions. While the exact gate count isn't specified, the macrocell-based design provides substantial logic capacity for various applications. The device's 20ns propagation delay ensures responsive performance in time-critical applications, from industrial control systems to communication interfaces.
This Altera EPLD is particularly suited for industrial automation systems, automotive electronics, medical devices, and telecommunications equipment. Its key features include reprogrammability for design flexibility, noise immunity for reliable operation in electrically noisy environments, and low standby current for power-sensitive applications. The EPM5016LI-20 represents an optimal balance between performance, power consumption, and cost for medium-complexity digital designs.
Engineers will appreciate the EPM5016LI-20's compatibility with standard programming tools and its ability to replace multiple discrete logic components with a single programmable device. This integration capability reduces board space requirements while improving system reliability. For applications requiring glue logic, interface bridging, or control functions, the Altera EPM5016LI-20 offers an efficient, cost-effective solution with the added benefit of field programmability for design updates and enhancements.
