EPM5192AJC-15 - MAX 5000 EPLD, 192 Macrocells, PLCC-84 | Intel
MPN: EPM5192AJC-15 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.2 | $162.00 |
| 100 | $13.95 | $1,395.00 |
| 500 | $11.4 | $5,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.85 | $9,850.00 |
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| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | EPLD (Erasable Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Logic Capacity | 100% connectivity, sum-of-products PLA architecture |
| Pin-to-Pin Delay (tPD) | 15 ns |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V (4.75 V to 5.25 V) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Package | 84-pin PLCC (J-lead, ceramic, non-windowed) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programmability | UV-erasable (windowed variant) / One-Time-Programmable |
| Toolchain | MAX+PLUS II |
| Pin Count | 84 |
| Speed Grades Available | -15, -20, -25 (this part: -15) |
| Configuration Memory | EPROM (UV-erasable) |
EPM5192AJC-15 84-pin plcc (j-lead, ceramic, non-windowed) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM5192AJC-15 (84-pin plcc (j-lead, ceramic, non-windowed) package) with [DATA_NEEDED: user I/O count] 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 EPM5192AJC-15.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: [DATA_NEEDED: user I/O count] 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
EPM5192AJC-15 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy 5 V Bus-Interface Glue Logic, Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation, Industrial Control State Machines, Peripheral Controllers in Telecom Backplanes, Replacement of Multiple Discrete PAL/GAL Devices, Legacy Test Equipment and Instrumentation.
Legacy 5 V Bus-Interface Glue Logic
The EPM5192AJC-15's 192 macrocells and 15 ns tPD make it ideal for 5 V bus-interface glue logic in legacy backplane designs. It can replace dozens of discrete 74-series TTL gates with a single programmable device, reducing board area and BOM cost. The 100% connectivity of the MAX 5000 architecture guarantees deterministic routing via MAX+PLUS II, eliminating place-and-route iterations. Compared to modern 3.3 V CPLDs, this part directly supports 5 V TTL/CMOS logic levels on all I/O without level shifters, which is critical when interfacing to legacy peripherals. The 84-pin PLCC package drops into standard IC sockets, simplifying field replacement and prototyping.
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Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation
The EPM5192AJC-15 is well-suited for address decoding and chip-select generation in 5 V microprocessor and microcontroller systems. With 192 macrocells and 100% routability, it can decode wide address buses (up to 24+ bits) with propagation delay of 15 ns - fast enough for zero-wait-state operation in many 8/16-bit systems. The sum-of-products PLA architecture is particularly efficient for AND-OR-INVERT decoding patterns common in chip-select logic. Engineers can replace multiple PAL/GAL devices with a single MAX 5000 part, simplifying PCB layout and reducing standby current versus discrete decoder ICs.
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Industrial Control State Machines
The EPM5192AJC-15's deterministic 15 ns timing and 192-macrocell capacity suit it for industrial control state machines and sequencer logic. The EPROM-based configuration memory provides non-volatile storage that survives power cycles without external configuration PROM, and the UV-erasable windowed package (in JC variants) supports engineering prototyping and design iteration. According to Altera MAX 5000 application notes, the part supports operation from 0C to +70C commercial temperature range, which is sufficient for indoor industrial enclosures. The deterministic 100% connectivity guarantees consistent timing closure across production units, which is critical for safety-related state machines.
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Peripheral Controllers in Telecom Backplanes
The EPM5192AJC-15 fits peripheral controllers and protocol bridge logic in 5 V telecom backplane designs. With 192 macrocells it can implement HDLC, UART, or proprietary serial protocol bridges, plus parallel I/O expansion. The 15 ns tPD enables real-time protocol handling at moderate baud rates, and the 100% connectivity simplifies timing closure for multi-clock-domain designs. The PLCC-84 package drops into standard telecom backplane sockets, supporting both prototype and production builds. For new designs, engineers should evaluate MAX V (5M240ZT100) which offers higher density and 1.8 V core with 5 V-tolerant I/O.
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Replacement of Multiple Discrete PAL/GAL Devices
The EPM5192AJC-15 replaces multiple discrete PAL (Programmable Array Logic) or GAL (Generic Array Logic) devices with a single programmable part, reducing PCB complexity and inventory cost. A single 192-macrocell MAX 5000 device can absorb the function of 6-12 typical 20-pin PALs. The MAX+PLUS II fitter delivers consistent timing closure, eliminating the manual fuse-map work required for traditional PAL designs. This consolidation reduces board area, lowers power consumption versus discrete logic, and simplifies inventory by replacing multiple part numbers with one programmable MPN.
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Legacy Test Equipment and Instrumentation
The EPM5192AJC-15 suits legacy test equipment and instrumentation platforms that require 5 V programmable logic. Its 192 macrocells support complex timing generators, pulse-pattern sequencers, and channel-control logic for ATE (Automated Test Equipment). The 15 ns tPD enables fine-grained timing resolution in stimulus-generation circuits. The non-volatile EPROM configuration eliminates the need for external boot PROMs, simplifying instrument firmware maintenance. Field engineers appreciate the PLCC-84 socket compatibility which allows rapid field replacement of legacy boards.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192AJC-15 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192AGC84-15 | EPM5192AGC-15 | EPM5192AGC84-20 | EPM5192AGC-20 | EPM5192AGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | PLCC-84 (ceramic J-lead) | PGA-84 (ceramic) - not PLCC pin-compatible | PGA (ceramic) - not PLCC pin-compatible | PGA-84 (ceramic) - not PLCC pin-compatible | PGA (ceramic) - not PLCC pin-compatible | PGA (ceramic) - not PLCC pin-compatible |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Speed Grade (tPD) | 15 ns | 15 ns | 15 ns | 20 ns | 20 ns | Unspecified |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Architecture | EPLD (sum-of-products) | EPLD (sum-of-products) | EPLD (sum-of-products) | EPLD (sum-of-products) | EPLD (sum-of-products) | EPLD (sum-of-products) |
| Toolchain | MAX+PLUS II | MAX+PLUS II | MAX+PLUS II | MAX+PLUS II | MAX+PLUS II | MAX+PLUS II |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density member of the MAX 5000 family at 192 macrocells (vs EPM5192AGC84-20)
- PLCC-84 J-lead surface-mount package (vs EPM5192AGC84-15)
- 5 V-tolerant I/O without level shifters (vs MAX V 5M240ZT100C5N)
- Deterministic 100% connectivity routing (vs Modern LUT-based FPGAs)
Design Notes
The EPM5192AJC-15 operates from a single 5 V supply with a tolerance of 4.75 V to 5.25 V per the MAX 5000 datasheet. Estimated: ICC standby current is typically 50-150 mA for the 192-macrocell device; engineers should budget at least 500 mA on the 5 V rail to handle worst-case switching current. Place 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors adjacent to every VCC/ground pair on the PLCC-84 footprint, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor at the supply entry point.
The MAX 5000 family uses EPROM (UV-erasable) configuration memory in ceramic windowed packages; the J-lead ceramic JC package is non-windowed and is one-time-programmable (OTP) in production. Do not assume a windowed package is included. Verify the exact package style with the distributor's datasheet, and for engineering prototypes request a windowed variant (e.g., EPM5192AJCW-15 with W suffix) to allow re-programming during development.
Use a PLCC-84 socket (e.g., Aries 84-654-10 or equivalent) for prototype boards to allow field replacement. For production, surface-mount the J-lead PLCC directly to the PCB with proper land pattern per IPC-7351 (PLCC-84 lead pitch is 1.27 mm). Ensure the copper pour around the PLCC socket provides adequate thermal mass; the ceramic PLCC package has higher thermal resistance than plastic PLCC and may require thermal vias if used at high toggle rates.
Estimate: signal integrity at 15 ns tPD with TTL-level outputs is generally tolerant of moderate PCB layout; rise/fall times of 3-5 ns allow traces up to 15 cm without termination. For backplane designs with long cables, add 33 ohm series damping resistors near the driver outputs. Keep clock and chip-select outputs short and route them away from analog sections. The MAX+PLUS II fitter reports worst-case timing paths; review them before committing to layout.
Compliance Information
RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free status not present in verified web data; the MAX 5000 family predates widespread RoHS adoption (the family was introduced in the late 1980s/early 1990s) and many legacy variants are non-RoHS. Contact the distributor or Intel for a Certificate of Compliance before committing to RoHS-restricted designs.
