PALCE20V8H-7JC/5 - Lattice Semiconductor's High-Performance CPLD | 7.5ns Delay
The PALCE20V8H-7JC/5 by Lattice Semiconductor is a cutting-edge Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) engineered for high-speed logic applications. Featuring an impressive 7.5ns propagation delay and housed in a compact PQCC28 package, this electrically erasable PLD delivers exceptional performance in telecom infrastructure, automotive control systems, and industrial automation. As an active-production device with 100% factory-tested reliability, it provides designers with a future-proof solution for implementing custom logic functions without ASIC development costs.
This CPLD operates with industry-standard voltage levels and offers superior noise immunity, making it ideal for harsh electrical environments. The PALCE20V8H-7JC/5's architecture supports both combinatorial and sequential logic implementations, with optimized macrocell structures that enable efficient state machine designs. Its reprogrammable nature allows for field updates and design iterations, significantly reducing time-to-market for embedded system developers.
The device's 28-pin package integrates advanced power management features, including selective bank power-down capabilities that reduce overall system energy consumption. Engineers appreciate its predictable timing characteristics and pin-locking functionality, which simplifies PCB layout and signal integrity management. With industrial-grade temperature tolerance and robust ESD protection, this CPLD maintains reliable operation in mission-critical applications ranging from base station equipment to automotive ADAS systems.
Lattice provides comprehensive development support for the PALCE20V8H-7JC/5 through its Diamond Programmer software suite, including HDL synthesis tools and timing-driven place-and-route algorithms. The device's security features include bitstream encryption and tamper detection, addressing growing concerns about intellectual property protection. Backward-compatible with legacy PAL device architectures, it serves as both an upgrade path for existing designs and a modern solution for new digital logic implementations.
For procurement specialists, the PALCE20V8H-7JC/5 offers excellent supply chain stability with multiple qualified manufacturing sources. Its automotive-qualified variants meet AEC-Q100 standards, while commercial versions serve cost-sensitive consumer electronics applications. The device's combination of speed, density, and reliability positions it as a preferred choice over discrete logic ICs in space-constrained designs requiring medium complexity logic functions.
