5M1270Z
AlteraMAX VThe 5M1270Z is a MAX V FPGA from Altera, built on a 180 nm process. It provides 1,270 LUT4 look-up tables, 1,270 flip-flops, — of block RAM, with no hard multipliers. It offers up to 271 user I/O pins. It is available in 3 packages, from the F256 (17 × 17 mm) to the T144 (22 × 22 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.
Specifications
| Vendor | Altera |
|---|---|
| Family | MAX V |
| Series | MAX |
| Process | 180 nm |
| Configuration memory | Internal flash |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 1,270 |
| Logic block | 4-input look-up table |
| LUT note | CPLD: 980 equivalent macrocells; each LE is a 4-input LUT with a register |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 1,270 |
| Flip-flops | 1,270 |
| User flash memory | 8 Kb |
| DSP (none) | None |
| Max. user I/O | 271 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T144 | 22 × 22 | 0.5 | 114 | — |
| F256 | 17 × 17 | 1.0 | 211 | — |
| F324 | 19 × 19 | 1.0 | 271 | — |
Package names are shown as in the selection guide; the full ordering code adds speed grade and temperature (see the data sheet).
Alternatives to the 5M1270Z
Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.
| Device | LUTs | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe | CoreScore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCMXO1200ELattice MachXO | 1,200 LUT4 | — | — | 0 Mb | 211 | — | — | — |
| LCMXO1200CLattice MachXO | 1,200 LUT4 | — | — | 0 Mb | 211 | — | — | — |
| LCMXO3L-1300Lattice MachXO3 | 1,300 LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 206 | — | — | — |
| LCMXO3LF-1300Lattice MachXO3 | 1,300 LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 206 | — | — | — |
| LCMXO2-1200ULattice MachXO2 | 1,280 LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 206 | — | — | — |
| LFMXO4-015Lattice MachXO4 | 1,280 LUT4 | 1.6K LC | — | 0.1 Mb | 204 | — | — | — |
Compare side by side: 5M1270Z vs LCMXO1200E, 5M1270Z vs LCMXO1200C, 5M1270Z vs LCMXO3L-1300.
Compare the 5M1270Z with up to three other FPGAs.
5M1270Z quick facts
How many LUTs does the 5M1270Z have?
The 5M1270Z has 1,270 LUT4 look-up tables. Logic block: 4-input look-up table.
How many DSP blocks does the 5M1270Z have?
The 5M1270Z has no nones and — of block RAM.
Does the 5M1270Z have transceivers?
No, the 5M1270Z has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 271 pins.
What are the alternatives to the 5M1270Z?
Devices of similar size in other families include LCMXO1200E (Lattice MachXO), LCMXO1200C (Lattice MachXO), LCMXO3L-1300 (Lattice MachXO3).
Which software is used to design with the 5M1270Z?
Designs for the 5M1270Z are built with Altera Quartus Prime.
Other MAX V devices
| Device | LUTs | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe | CoreScore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5M40Z | 40 LUT4 | 40 LE | — | — | 54 | — | — | — |
| 5M80Z | 80 LUT4 | 80 LE | — | — | 79 | — | — | — |
| 5M160Z | 160 LUT4 | 160 LE | — | — | 79 | — | — | — |
| 5M240Z | 240 LUT4 | 240 LE | — | — | 114 | — | — | — |
| 5M570Z | 570 LUT4 | 570 LE | — | — | 159 | — | — | — |
| 5M1270Z | 1,270 LUT4 | 1.3K LE | — | — | 271 | — | — | — |
| 5M2210Z | 2,210 LUT4 | 2.2K LE | — | — | 271 | — | — | — |
Source: Altera MAX V CPLD Product Table, 2025.09.23. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.