5M40Z
AlteraMAX VThe 5M40Z is a MAX V FPGA from Altera, built on a 180 nm process. It provides 40 LUT4 look-up tables, 40 flip-flops, — of block RAM, with no hard multipliers. It offers up to 54 user I/O pins. It is available in 2 packages, from the M64 (4.5 × 4.5 mm) to the E64 (9 × 9 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) | 40 |
| Logic block | 4-input look-up table |
| LUT note | CPLD: 32 equivalent macrocells; each LE is a 4-input LUT with a register |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 40 |
| Flip-flops | 40 |
| User flash memory | 8 Kb |
| DSP (none) | None |
| Max. user I/O | 54 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E64 | 9 × 9 | 0.4 | 54 | — |
| M64 | 4.5 × 4.5 | 0.5 | 30 | — |
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 5M40Z
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCMXO2-256Lattice MachXO2 | 256 LUT4 | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | — |
| LCMXO256ELattice MachXO | 256 LUT4 | — | — | — | 78 | — | — | — |
| LCMXO256CLattice MachXO | 256 LUT4 | — | — | — | 78 | — | — | — |
| iCE40LP384Lattice iCE40 LP/HX/LM | 384 LUT4 | 384 LC | — | — | 39 | — | — | — |
| LCMXO2-640Lattice MachXO2 | 640 LUT4 | — | — | 0 Mb | 79 | — | — | — |
| LCMXO3L-640Lattice MachXO3 | 640 LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 104 | — | — | — |
Compare side by side: 5M40Z vs LCMXO2-256, 5M40Z vs LCMXO256E, 5M40Z vs LCMXO256C.
Compare the 5M40Z with up to three other FPGAs.
5M40Z quick facts
How many LUTs does the 5M40Z have?
The 5M40Z has 40 LUT4 look-up tables. Logic block: 4-input look-up table.
How many DSP blocks does the 5M40Z have?
The 5M40Z has no nones and — of block RAM.
Does the 5M40Z have transceivers?
No, the 5M40Z has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 54 pins.
What are the alternatives to the 5M40Z?
Devices of similar size in other families include LCMXO2-256 (Lattice MachXO2), LCMXO256E (Lattice MachXO), LCMXO256C (Lattice MachXO).
Which software is used to design with the 5M40Z?
Designs for the 5M40Z 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.