EPM5130GI - 128-Macrocell MAX 5000 UV PLD | Altera
MPN: EPM5130GI ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $24.95 | $249.50 |
| 100 | $21.4 | $2,140.00 |
| 500 | $18.75 | $9,375.00 |
| 1,000 | $16.2 | $16,200.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM5130GI Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | MAX 5000 |
| Architecture | EPLD (Erasable Programmable Logic Device), UV-erasable |
| Macrocells | 128 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 8 |
| Interconnect | Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) |
| Dedicated Inputs | 19 |
| Total Inputs | 68 |
| I/O Pins | 48 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 55 ns |
| Maximum Clock Frequency (fMAX) | 33.3 MHz |
| External Clock Pins | 1 |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| Package | Ceramic Pin Grid Array (PGA), windowed |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Programming Method | UV erasure + EPROM programming |
EPM5130GI ceramic pin grid array (pga), windowed Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM5130GI (ceramic pin grid array (pga), windowed package) with 1 pins. This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EPM5130GI.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 1 pins (digital package)
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
EPM5130GI is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Industrial Glue Logic, Microprocessor Peripheral Decoding, State-Machine Implementation, Replacement of SSI/MSI TTL Boards, Bus Interface and Protocol Bridging, Vintage Instrument Reproduction.
Legacy Industrial Glue Logic
The EPM5130GI's 128 macrocells and 55 ns tPD make it a strong fit for 5 V legacy industrial glue logic where it replaces dozens of 7400-series SSI/MSI packages with a single deterministic EPLD. With 8 LABs interconnected by a fixed-delay PIA and 48 I/O pins, the part handles address decoding, peripheral chip-select generation, and timing-sensitive sequencing inside PLC backplanes and motor-drive interface cards. Unlike a microcontroller, the EPLD has zero firmware overhead and executes logic in hardware, so worst-case latency is bounded by the 55 ns tPD spec from the Altera datasheet. Industrial designers favor the ceramic PGA windowed 'GI' variant for prototype and field-replaceable units because UV erasure permits reuse across multiple design iterations.
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Microprocessor Peripheral Decoding
The EPM5130GI excels at microprocessor peripheral address decoding thanks to its 68 total inputs and 55 ns propagation delay, which sit comfortably between 8 MHz and 33.3 MHz host bus cycles of legacy 8086/68k/80386 designs. The 8 LABs each contribute macrocell resources that can be partitioned into independent chip-select blocks, while the 19 dedicated inputs are reserved for high-fanout control signals like read, write, and DMA acknowledge. Compared to discrete 74LS138/139 decoder trees, the EPM5130GI collapses 4-6 decoder packages into a single part, reducing board area and skew across the decoded outputs. Designers should still respect the 33.3 MHz fMAX ceiling and avoid clocking the device above this frequency.
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State-Machine Implementation
Each EPM5130GI macrocell embeds a D flip-flop and a tri-state output buffer, giving the device an effective 128-state-element register budget for implementing complex finite state machines without external flip-flop packages. The MAX 5000 PIA ensures fixed interconnect delay regardless of state-machine topology, so worst-case setup/hold timing is preserved across compilation. Designers typically use one-hot encoding for high-clock FSMs, and the 33.3 MHz fMAX permits ~50-60 MHz state transitions on lightly loaded designs. Compared to a microcontroller, the EPLD executes state transitions in pure hardware with deterministic latency, eliminating interrupt jitter in industrial sequencers.
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Replacement of SSI/MSI TTL Boards
A single EPM5130GI can replace more than 100 7400-series SSI/MSI TTL and CMOS packages by collapsing AND-OR logic, decoders, multiplexers, and flip-flop banks into 128 programmable macrocells, dramatically reducing board area and power. With 48 bidirectional I/O pins and 19 dedicated inputs, the device provides enough pins to map entire legacy boards while preserving the original 5 V CMOS interface levels. The Altera datasheet highlights this consolidation as the primary MAX 5000 use case, and the UV-erasable ceramic PGA package supports iterative prototyping. Power-supply decoupling must accommodate the 5 V CMOS rail switching all 128 macrocells, so a 0.1 uF ceramic per VCC pin plus bulk decoupling is recommended.
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Bus Interface and Protocol Bridging
The EPM5130GI's 68 inputs and 48 I/O pins are well-matched to bus-interface bridging between legacy 8/16-bit microprocessors, where the device can implement parallel-to-serial converters, parity generators, and wait-state controllers in a single part. Programmable output slew-rate control (available on MAX 5000 outputs) helps tame bus-edge overshoot on long backplane traces without external series resistors. With 55 ns tPD, the EPLD adds only modest latency compared to discrete 74LS buffers, and the 33.3 MHz fMAX supports standard 8 MHz ISA and 16 MHz STD-bus designs. Designers should leave unused I/O floating per MAX 5000 guidelines to minimize quiescent current.
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Vintage Instrument Reproduction
Restorers of vintage test equipment, synthesizers, and industrial controllers rely on the EPM5130GI to replicate original MAX 5000 designs when factory stock is exhausted or board artwork must be preserved. The ceramic PGA windowed package and Altera-proven macrocell architecture allow modern technicians to erase and re-program a donor part, then drop it back into a 30-year-old socketed board. Per the Altera datasheet, the EPLD retains programmed logic for decades when stored away from UV light, making the GI windowed variant ideal for archival restorations. Designers should verify the original device pinout against the datasheet before soldering, since PGA pin numbering is package-specific.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5130GI — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5130JC | EPM5128GI | EPM5192GI | EPM5128LC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | Ceramic PGA (windowed) | Ceramic PGA (windowed) | Ceramic PGA (windowed) | Ceramic PGA (windowed) | Ceramic PGA (windowed) |
| Macrocells | 128 | 128 | 128 | 192 | 128 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns | 60 ns | 55 ns |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 33.3 MHz | 33.3 MHz | 33.3 MHz | 30 MHz | 33.3 MHz |
| LABs | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
| I/O Pins | 48 | 48 | 48 | 64 | 48 |
| Total Inputs | 68 | 68 | 68 | 84 | 68 |
Key Differentiators
- Higher macrocell density within MAX 5000 family (vs EPM5064LI)
- Lower propagation delay than MAX 5000 family members (vs EPM5192GI)
- Industrial temperature grade in UV-erasable windowed package (vs EPM5130JC)
Design Notes
Estimated: with VCC=5 V and all 128 macrocells toggling at 33.3 MHz with typical 50 pF loads, the EPM5130GI core current is dominated by CMOS dynamic power; expect roughly 100-250 mA total VCC current. Place one 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor per VCC pin and a 10 uF tantalum bulk capacitor near the PGA. UV-erasable ceramic PGA variants can dissipate ~1 W steady-state; ensure the socket provides low thermal resistance to the PCB.
The ceramic PGA package requires a PGA socket (machined-pin or stamped) - do not hand-solder PGA pins. Pin-1 identification on the ceramic body is critical; the Altera datasheet pinout diagram shows pin numbering counter-clockwise from the top view. Keep analog ground returns away from the PIA routing channels on inner layers, and provide a continuous ground plane under the PGA footprint to minimize PIA ground bounce.
Do not program the EPM5130GI with a non-Altera programmer - the MAX 5000 EPROM array uses an Altera-specific algorithm and fuse map. Leaving the ceramic window uncovered exposes the die to ambient UV light (especially sunlight) and will erase the programmed pattern over months; always keep the device in opaque packaging or cover the window with opaque tape. Unused I/O pins must be left floating per MAX 5000 guidelines - tying them low or high can increase quiescent current by tens of milliamps.
Compliance Information
Compliance information was not present in the Verified Web Data; RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status could not be verified. The ceramic PGA package and UV-erasable EPROM technology are typically pre-RoHS, so the part is most likely non-compliant with current EU RoHS directives; buyers must confirm with the supplier.
