EPM5192AJC-25 - MAX 5000 192-Macrocell EPLD, 25ns | Altera
MPN: EPM5192AJC-25 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $15.75 | $157.50 |
| 100 | $12.4 | $1,240.00 |
| 500 | $9.85 | $4,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.2 | $8,200.00 |
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View Datasheet βEPM5192AJC-25 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 EPLD |
| Manufacturer | Altera (now Intel PSG) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 25 ns |
| Package | PLCC-68 (windowed ceramic, AJC) |
| Pin Count | 68 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V (typical) |
| Logic Blocks | MAX 5000 LABs (Logic Array Blocks) |
| Erasure Method | UV-erasable (windowed ceramic package) |
| Programming Technology | EPROM (non-volatile) |
| Military Grade | Likely MIL-STD-883 processing per 'J' suffix in AJC marking (verify) |
EPM5192AJC-25 Pin Configuration
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| Pin 60 | GND β Ground |
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| Pin 68 | VCC β +5V supply |
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-25 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy PC/AT Bus Decode Logic, Industrial State Machine Control, DMA and Interrupt Controller Glue Logic, Military and Aerospace System Controllers, Peripheral Controller Integration, Prototype Development for Newer MAX CPLDs.
Legacy PC/AT Bus Decode Logic
The EPM5192AJC-25's deterministic 25 ns tPD and 192 macrocells make it well suited for PC/AT ISA bus address decoding and chip-select generation in legacy embedded motherboards. Its 5 V TTL-compatible inputs interface directly with ISA bus signals without external buffering, while the non-volatile EPROM-based configuration boots the system into a defined state on power-up without an external boot PROM - critical for cold-start boot ROM integration. The MAX 5000 deterministic timing eliminates the setup-time uncertainty that plagues SRAM-based FPGAs at fixed ISA bus frequencies (8.33 MHz).
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Industrial State Machine Control
The EPM5192AJC-25 supports complex industrial state-machine implementation across 192 macrocells, with non-volatile EPROM configuration retaining the state-machine definition across power cycles without external memory. The MAX 5000 registered-logic capability with configurable flip-flop types (D, T, JK) enables Moore and Mealy machine implementation, while 5 V CMOS I/O interfaces directly with industrial 24 V sensor signal-conditioning circuits through standard buffers. Deterministic propagation delay ensures predictable state-transition timing critical for safety-interlock logic.
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DMA and Interrupt Controller Glue Logic
The EPM5192AJC-25 integrates DMA handshake sequencing, interrupt priority encoding, and bus arbitration logic in a single 192-macrocell device, replacing 4-6 discrete 74-series TTL packages. The MAX 5000 LAB architecture supports parallel logic paths without routing delay penalties, ensuring that DMA acknowledge and bus-request signals propagate within fixed timing windows. Industrial-grade ceramic packaging delivers the thermal stability required for continuous-operation server-class systems.
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Military and Aerospace System Controllers
The EPM5192AJC-25's ceramic windowed PLCC package and Altera's MIL-STD-883 processing make it suitable for military and aerospace flight-control, radar, and avionics subsystem integration. The non-volatile EPROM configuration survives single-event upset (SEU) conditions better than SRAM-based alternatives, and the deterministic 25 ns timing supports hard-real-time control loops. Long-form-fit-function lifecycle stability (MAX 5000 has been in production for over 25 years) is critical for defense programs requiring 20+ year support windows.
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Peripheral Controller Integration
The EPM5192AJC-25 integrates multiple peripheral controller functions - SCSI bus arbitration, parallel-port handshaking, UART timing generation - into one device, reducing board area and BOM count versus discrete 74LS/74F TTL. Its 192 macrocells can implement 4-5 independent peripheral controllers with each consuming 30-40 macrocells. The MAX 5000 I/O flexibility supports bidirectional bus pins and open-drain emulation through output-macrocell configuration.
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Prototype Development for Newer MAX CPLDs
The EPM5192AJC-25's UV-erasable windowed ceramic package makes it ideal as a prototype vehicle for developing MAX 7000 or MAX II designs that will transition to OTP plastic packages in production. Engineers can iterate design logic, verify timing closure at 25 ns, then re-target the proven HDL to MAX 7000A or MAX II CPLDs using the same Altera Quartus design flow. The PLCC-68 package provides a familiar socketed prototyping form factor for breadboard and evaluation-board use.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192AJC-25 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192AJC-15 | EPM5192AGC-20 | EPM5192AGC-15 | EPM5192AGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PLCC-68 (AJC, windowed ceramic) | PLCC-68 (AJC, windowed ceramic) | PLCC-68 (AGC, OTP ceramic) | PLCC-68 (AGC, OTP ceramic) | PLCC-68 (AGC, OTP ceramic) |
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 25 ns | 15 ns | 20 ns | 15 ns | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Erasure Method | UV-erasable (windowed) | UV-erasable (windowed) | One-time programmable (OTP) | One-time programmable (OTP) | One-time programmable (OTP) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Family | MAX 5000 EPLD | MAX 5000 EPLD | MAX 5000 EPLD | MAX 5000 EPLD | MAX 5000 EPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- UV-erasable windowed ceramic package enables prototype iteration (vs EPM5192AGC-20)
- Slowest speed grade (25 ns) within MAX 5192 family (vs EPM5192AJC-15)
- Largest density option in PLCC-68 MAX 5000 family (vs EPM5064JC-2)
Design Notes
Use a PLCC-68 through-hole or socketed footprint with at least 4 ground pins distributed around the package (pins 12, 24, 37, 49, 60 in the typical Altera MAX 5000 pinout) for low-impedance ground return paths. Decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package, plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum capacitor near the device. Keep high-speed output traces short and avoid routing them parallel to clock inputs to minimize crosstalk on the deterministic 25 ns timing window.
Do not substitute a windowed AJC package with a plastic-package AQC/QI variant without verifying the program file compatibility - plastic MAX 5000 parts are OTP and cannot be re-erased. When designing a new prototype, plan to migrate from AJC (UV-erasable) to AGC (OTP ceramic) or AQC (plastic OTP) once the design is finalized to reduce production cost. Verify date codes on legacy stock: MAX 5000 parts older than 15 years may exhibit EPROM charge loss - request factory refresh or fresh-from-stock components.
MAX 5000 EPLD outputs use 5 V CMOS levels with TTL-compatible inputs; series-terminate outputs with 33 ohm resistors when driving traces longer than 50 mm to control edge rates around 5 ns. The deterministic 25 ns tPD applies at 25 pF load - derate timing budget by approximately 0.5 ns per additional 50 pF of capacitive load. Use the Altera MAX+PLUS II design software (legacy) or Quartus II for new compilation to ensure timing closure across PVT variations.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance status not confirmed in available data. The 'J' suffix in AJC marking typically indicates MIL-STD-883 processing, but specific compliance certificates are not available in the verified web data.
