EPM5016DC-17 - MAX 5000 CPLD, 16 Macrocells | Altera (Intel)
MPN: EPM5016DC-17 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25 | $250.00 |
| 100 | $21.5 | $2,150.00 |
| 500 | $18.9 | $9,450.00 |
| 1,000 | $16.2 | $16,200.00 |
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EPM5016DC-17 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Macrocells | 16 |
| User I/O Pins (max) | 24 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 17 ns |
| Counter Frequency (fCNT) | 67 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V |
| I/O Standard | TTL-compatible |
| Process Technology | 0.75 micron CMOS EEPROM |
| Package | Ceramic DIP-24 (DC suffix) |
| Pin Count | 24 |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| In-System Programmability | Yes (ByteBlaster / BitBlaster) |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip EEPROM (non-volatile) |
EPM5016DC-17 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 1) |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 2) |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 3) |
| Pin 4 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 4) |
| Pin 5 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 5) |
| Pin 6 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 6) |
| Pin 7 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 7) |
| Pin 8 | |
| Pin 9 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 9) |
| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 10) |
| Pin 11 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 12 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 13 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 14 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 15 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 11) |
| Pin 16 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 12) |
| Pin 17 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 13) |
| Pin 18 | VCC β +5V supply |
| Pin 19 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 14) |
| Pin 20 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 15) |
| Pin 21 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 16) |
| Pin 22 | I/O β User I/O pin (dedicated input / global clock) |
| Pin 23 | I/O β User I/O pin (global OE / clock) |
| Pin 24 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
EPM5016DC-17 is suitable for 6 applications: 5V Microprocessor Address Decoding, ISA / Legacy Bus Glue Logic, State Machine Controllers, Peripheral Interface Adapters, Vintage Computer Retrocomputing, Industrial Control I/O Expansion.
5V Microprocessor Address Decoding
The EPM5016DC-17 is well suited to 8-bit and 16-bit microprocessor address-decoding applications, where 16 macrocells provide sufficient logic capacity for chip-select generation across 1-4 MB address spaces. Its 17 ns tPD combined with TTL-compatible 5V I/Os interfaces directly to 8086, 68000, and Z80 buses without external buffers, eliminating propagation-delay mismatches. The on-chip EEPROM configuration retains the decode map through power cycles, enabling instant-on boot behavior critical in industrial controllers. Compared to discrete 74LS/74F glue logic, one EPM5016DC-17 replaces 4-6 decoder packages, reducing board area and BOM cost while improving timing margins in vintage computer and embedded-control platforms.
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ISA / Legacy Bus Glue Logic
In ISA and other 5V parallel bus architectures, the EPM5016DC-17 consolidates bus buffers, latches, and address decoders into a single non-volatile device. With 24 user I/Os and 5V TTL tolerance, it can drive and receive ISA bus signals directly while implementing wait-state generators, interrupt arbiters, and DMA acknowledge logic. The 17 ns tPD is comfortably within the ISA 8.33 MHz cycle budget, providing timing margin for address-to-data handshakes. The instant-on EEPROM configuration makes the EPM5016DC-17 ideal for industrial PCs and test equipment where deterministic boot-time behavior is required without a configuration PROM.
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State Machine Controllers
Designers use the EPM5016DC-17 to implement Moore and Mealy state machines in industrial control, instrumentation, and consumer-product applications. With 32 flip-flops across 16 macrocells, the device supports state machines with up to 16 states plus combinatorial outputs for control signals. The 67 MHz internal counter frequency allows the state machine to clock at rates well above legacy 5V microcontroller I/O speeds. Because the configuration is stored in on-chip EEPROM, the state machine definition is retained across power cycles with no boot delay, making the EPM5016DC-17 ideal for safety-critical control loops in factory automation equipment.
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Peripheral Interface Adapters
The EPM5016DC-17 serves as a custom peripheral interface adapter, bridging microprocessors to non-standard I/O devices such as legacy printers, custom sensor arrays, or proprietary backplanes. Its 16 macrocells implement protocol converters, handshaking logic, and timing generators in a single package. The 5V TTL-compatible I/Os interface directly to peripheral data buses without level shifters, while the 24 user I/Os accommodate parallel data plus control signals. Compared to implementing the same logic in discrete 74HC gates, the EPM5016DC-17 reduces PCB area by 60-70% and improves design flexibility through in-system reprogrammability via the Altera ByteBlaster cable.
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Vintage Computer Retrocomputing
The EPM5016DC-17 is a popular choice in retrocomputing projects that aim to faithfully replicate 1980s and 1990s computer architectures such as the Apple II, IBM PC, Commodore 64, and BBC Micro. The ceramic DIP-24 package matches the through-hole aesthetic of vintage motherboards, while the 5V TTL I/Os interface directly to classic bus architectures without modern level translation. Hobbyists and restoration specialists use the device to replace unobtainable vintage glue-logic ICs (74LS138, 74LS139, 74LS21, etc.) with a single re-programmable part. The on-chip EEPROM preserves the design even when batteries fail, addressing a common failure mode in legacy equipment.
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Industrial Control I/O Expansion
In industrial control cabinets and PLC backplanes, the EPM5016DC-17 provides deterministic, noise-immune I/O expansion for legacy controllers. The ceramic DIP package tolerates wider temperature swings and mechanical vibration than plastic alternatives, making it suitable for factory-floor deployment. With 24 user I/Os, the device handles digital input debouncing, output relay driving logic, and interlock safety logic within a single 5V supply domain. The instant-on EEPROM configuration eliminates boot-time races that could otherwise cause unsafe actuator movement. The 17 ns tPD supports scan-time-critical loops typical of high-speed packaging and assembly-line control.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5016DC-15 | EPM5016LC-15 | EPM5016PC-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | Ceramic DIP-24 | Ceramic DIP-24 | Ceramic DIP-24 | Plastic DIP-24 |
| Macrocells | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| tPD (ns) | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
| Counter Frequency (MHz) | 67 | 76 | 76 | 67 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V (low-power) | 5 V |
| User I/O Pins | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Package Material | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic | Plastic (commercial temp) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Drop-in timing upgrade path within the same MAX 5000 family (vs EPM5016DC-15)
- Lower-power variant for thermally-constrained designs (vs EPM5016LC-15)
- Plastic-package option for cost-sensitive commercial designs (vs EPM5016PC-17)
Design Notes
The EPM5016DC-17 requires a stable 5V +/- 10% supply with adequate decoupling: place a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor within 5 mm of the VCC pin (pin 18) and a bulk 10 uF tantalum or aluminum electrolytic capacitor near the package. The MAX 5000 family draws Icc in the 100-200 mA range during programming pulses, so the regulator must supply transient currents without sagging below 4.5V. Add a 10 ohm series resistor on VCC if the input supply is shared with switching logic to limit inrush during power-up.
Use a ground plane under the ceramic DIP-24 package to reduce EMI and provide a low-impedance return path. Route all JTAG signals (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) as short traces and avoid running them parallel to clock or high-speed data lines; keep JTAG trace length below 50 mm to prevent programming errors. If the device is socketed (e.g. machined-pin DIP socket), ensure the socket has low contact resistance to avoid intermittent programming or in-system failures - gold-plated sockets are recommended for production.
Do not confuse the ceramic DIP-24 (DC) package with the plastic DIP-24 (PC) package when ordering: the ceramic variant supports industrial and military temperature ranges while the plastic variant is commercial only. Also note that '-17' refers to the 17 ns tPD speed grade, NOT the operating temperature - always cross-check both the speed grade and temperature grade in the part number. The MAX 5000 family requires the Altera ByteBlaster or BitBlaster cable for in-system programming; older parallel-port programmers are not interchangeable with newer USB-based tools.
Compliance Information
Ceramic DIP packages from the MAX 5000 era (pre-2000) are typically non-RoHS due to lead-bearing ceramic seals and tin-lead plating. Reach and conflict-minerals status for the obsolete part are not explicitly stated in available distributor data. The part is not AEC-Q100 qualified; it targets industrial and commercial applications, not automotive.
