M4A3-512/160-12YC

Complex Programmable Logic Devices Overview

The M4A3-512/160-12YC is a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from the Lattice ispMACH 4A family. It features 512 macrocells and supports up to 160 user I/Os within a 208-pin PQFP package. The device operates at a supply voltage of 3.3 V with a maximum propagation delay of 12 ns and a maximum count frequency of 125 MHz. It utilizes E2CMOS technology for in-system programming via JTAG, ensuring high performance and flexibility for logic design applications.

Complex Programmable Logic Devices Feature Summary

• High-density architecture with 512 macrocells and 768 registers
• Maximum propagation delay of 12 ns and operating frequency of 125 MHz
• Supports 3.3-V operation with 5-V tolerant inputs
• JTAG-compliant boundary scan testing and in-system programmability

Complex Programmable Logic Devices Applications

• Complex digital logic implementation
• System integration with mixed-voltage designs
• Automotive ambient temperature range applications (-40 to 125°C)

Complex Programmable Logic Devices Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against manufacturer documentation to confirm package type and temperature grade. Ensure compatibility with existing PCB footprints for the 208-pin PQFP configuration. Confirm that the design tool supports the ispMACH 4A family for proper compilation and timing analysis.

Complex Programmable Logic Devices Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring high macrocell density and flexible I/O mapping. The 1:1 macrocell-to-I/O ratio allows efficient utilization of pins. Consider the 12 ns speed grade if system timing requirements exceed faster commercial grades. Verify power consumption specifications against thermal constraints for the target application environment.

Complex Programmable Logic Devices Part Context

This component belongs to the ispMACH 4A family, which offers densities ranging from 32 to 512 macrocells. The family provides flexible architecture with 100% routability and pin-out retention. It supports both 3.3-V and 5-V operations, catering to diverse system integration needs across industrial and automotive sectors.

Complex Programmable Logic Devices Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same family include other M4A3-512 variants with different speed grades or packages. Cross-family migration may require architectural adjustments due to differences in macrocell structure and routing resources.