Altera’s MAX IIZ CPLDs for portable apps minimizes power, space and cost
( 01 Mar 2008 )
Expanding its low-power portfolio of programmable logic solutions, Altera Corporation developed its zero-power MAX IIZ CPLD designed specifically to address the power, package and price constraints of the portable applications market. Offering a resource advantage of up to six times the density and three times the I/Os compared to competing traditional macrocell-based CPLDs, MAX IIZ devices allow designers to meet changing functional requirements at the same or lower power while saving board space. Adding zero-power and ultra-small packages to the CPLD series, the MAX IIZ devices deliver the many benefits of CPLDs—including flexibility, faster time to market, and board-level integration—to handsets and other portable applications.
“The introduction of MAX IIZ devices is an exciting extension of Altera’s power-conscious product portfolio,” said Luanne Schirrmeister, director of marketing, low-cost products at Altera.. “From smart phones to portable media players, designers of today’s portable applications need the ability to differentiate their products for market success, without increasing power or form factor. As a result, we optimized MAX IIZ devices to offer the best combination of zero power, small package, and low cost.”
MAX IIZ devices are available in densities of 240 and 570 logic elements (LEs). The devices are available in ultra-small MBGA packages with up to 160 I/Os. This increased logic density and greater I/O count allow greater integration of existing functions from other devices, substantially reducing board space and power consumption while lowering overall system costs.
