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12 years ago

Max V 5M160ZE64C5 does not contain GND pins

Max V 5M160ZE64C5 does not contain GND pins in orcad symbol olb, nor in quartus pin planner. we (at my work ) discussed this problem and came to result that this is a new quantum CPLD which doesnt n...
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12 years ago

According to the pin-out file, "The E64 package has an exposed pad at the bottom of the package. This exposed pad is a ground pad that must be connected to the ground plane on your PCB.

This exposed pad is used for electrical connectivity and not for thermal purposes."