EPM5192AJI84-15 - 192-Macrocell UV PLD, 15ns | Altera
MPN: EPM5192AJI84-15 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $48.5 | $48.50 |
| 10 | $42 | $420.00 |
| 100 | $36.5 | $3,650.00 |
| 500 | $31.2 | $15,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $27.8 | $27,800.00 |
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| Device Family | MAX 5000 EPLD |
| Product Type | UV-Erasable / OTP Complex PLD |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 |
| User I/O Pins | 84 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 15 ns |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (nominal 5 V) |
| Process Technology | CMOS EPROM (UV-erasable) |
| Package Type | 84-pin JLCC (J-Leaded Ceramic Chip Carrier) with quartz window |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (SMD socket-compatible) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C (Industrial, 'I' suffix) |
| Programming Method | UV erase + EPROM program via standard Altera programmer |
| Design Tool Support | MAX+PLUS II (legacy); not supported by modern Quartus Prime |
| RoHS Status | unknown |
| Lead-Free | unknown |
| Halogen-Free | unknown |
| Functional Equivalent (Plastic OTP) | EPM5192AJC84-15 (windowless plastic JLCC, same die) |
EPM5192AJI84-15 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 4 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
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| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 11 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 12 | GND β Ground (multiple GND pins for power distribution) |
| Pin 13 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 14 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
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| Pin 23 | GND β Ground (multiple GND pins for power distribution) |
| Pin 24 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
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| Pin 33 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 34 | GND β Ground (multiple GND pins for power distribution) |
| Pin 35 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
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| Pin 43 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 44 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 45 | GND β Ground (multiple GND pins for power distribution) |
| Pin 46 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 47 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 48 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
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| Pin 54 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 55 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 56 | GND β Ground (multiple GND pins for power distribution) |
| Pin 57 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 58 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
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| Pin 64 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
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| Pin 66 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 67 | GND β Ground (multiple GND pins for power distribution) |
| Pin 68 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 69 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 70 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
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| Pin 77 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 78 | GND β Ground (multiple GND pins for power distribution) |
| Pin 79 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 80 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 81 | I/O β User I/O pin (bidirectional) |
| Pin 82 | VCC β +5 V supply (multiple VCC pins for power distribution) |
| Pin 83 | VCC β +5 V supply (multiple VCC pins for power distribution) |
| Pin 84 | VCC β +5 V supply (multiple VCC pins for power distribution) |
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
EPM5192AJI84-15 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy 5V Glue Logic Replacement, Industrial Control & Instrumentation, Telecom Backplane Address Decoding, Microprocessor Peripheral & Bus Controller, Military & Aerospace Prototyping, Field-Replaceable Logic Modules.
Legacy 5V Glue Logic Replacement
The EPM5192AJI84-15 is a drop-in replacement for dozens of 74LS/74F/74AS discrete glue-logic packages in legacy 5 V systems. Its 192 macrocells and 84 I/O pins can absorb 15-25 standard SSI/MSI parts, collapsing board area and improving reliability. Operating from 4.5 V to 5.5 V with industrial -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C support, it matches the original TTL supply rail directly without level shifting. Designers port existing schematic-based designs into MAX+PLUS II, then program the chip once. The result is a single PLD replacing a forest of small-scale logic gates with predictable 15 ns propagation delay.
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Industrial Control & Instrumentation
The EPM5192AJI84-15 is well-suited to industrial control PLCs, motor controllers, and process instrumentation where 5 V tolerance, industrial temperature range, and high I/O count are required. Its 84 user I/O pins accommodate many sensor inputs, control outputs, and parallel interface buses in a single chip. The 15 ns tPD enables deterministic logic timing for safety interlocks and sequencing functions. UV-erasable windowed ceramic packaging supports field firmware updates via pull-and-erase cycles. Robust CMOS EPROM technology provides 20+ year data retention - critical for installed industrial systems with long service lives.
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Telecom Backplane Address Decoding
In telecom backplanes and mid-plane bus architectures, the EPM5192AJI84-15 performs multi-card address decoding, interrupt steering, and bus arbitration with predictable 15 ns timing. Its 84 I/O pins handle 16-/32-bit address buses plus control signals in a single device, replacing 5-7 PAL/GAL devices. The 5 V supply tolerance matches legacy backplane rails; -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C operation covers outdoor cabinet environments. CMOS EPROM technology provides deterministic logic with no soft-error sensitivity, important for long-term telecom reliability. UV-erasable packaging allows late-stage board bring-up changes.
Recommended
Microprocessor Peripheral & Bus Controller
The EPM5192AJI84-15 implements peripheral controllers for 8-bit and 16-bit microprocessors, including chip-select decoders, wait-state generators, interrupt controllers, and bus arbitration logic. With 192 macrocells and 84 I/O, it can implement multiple peripherals in a single chip. The 15 ns propagation delay is comfortable for 8 MHz 8086/68k buses and many 16 MHz 68000-family designs. Industrial temperature range supports embedded computing in factory and vehicle applications. UV-erasable packaging lets engineers iterate on peripheral mappings during prototype development before committing to OTP plastic parts.
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Military & Aerospace Prototyping
The EPM5192AJI84-15 is used in defense and aerospace prototyping where MIL-STD-883 screening and high-reliability packaging are required. Its ceramic JLCC package with quartz window supports MIL-STD-883 Class B screening flows used by Altera/Microsemi for military CPLD programs. 192 macrocells accommodate avionics bus interfaces and control logic; 15 ns tPD suits MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 timing budgets. Industrial -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C extends to military temperature ranges when paired with 883B variants. Long-term data retention of CMOS EPROM exceeds 20 years, critical for program-of-record aerospace systems.
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Field-Replaceable Logic Modules
Field-replaceable logic modules in industrial and military systems use the EPM5192AJI84-15 because its UV-erasable ceramic package can be re-programmed multiple times during long service intervals. Maintenance technicians can pull a module, UV-erase the device, and re-program with updated firmware - extending system life without PCB redesign. The 192-macrocell density and 84 I/O support complex control functions on a single chip. 5 V supply tolerance matches legacy system rails; -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C operation covers outdoor and industrial environments. Drop-in replacement parts in the same package (EPM5192AJC84-15 plastic OTP) ensure long-term sourcing flexibility.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192AJI84-15 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192AJC84-15 | EPM5192AGC84-15 | EPM5192AJC84-20 | EPM5192AGC84-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 84-pin JLCC (windowed ceramic) | 84-pin JLCC (plastic OTP) - same footprint | 84-pin JLCC - same footprint | 84-pin JLCC - same footprint | 84-pin JLCC - same footprint |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| User I/O Pins | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 15 ns | 15 ns | 15 ns | 20 ns | 20 ns |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C (Industrial) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Package Body / Erasability | Ceramic with UV window (erasable) | Plastic, OTP (windowless) | Ceramic with UV window | Plastic, OTP (windowless) | Ceramic with UV window |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Windowed ceramic package enables UV erasure and re-programming (vs EPM5192AJC84-15 (plastic OTP))
- Fastest speed grade in the MAX 5192 family (vs EPM5192AJI84-20 (20 ns grade))
- Highest-density MAX 5000 PLD with 192 macrocells and 84 I/O (vs EPM5130 (130 macrocells, 84 I/O) and EPM5064 (64 macrocells, 36 I/O))
Design Notes
Modern Quartus Prime (any version) does NOT support the MAX 5000 family. Use Altera MAX+PLUS II version 10.x (BASELINE or higher) for design entry, fitting, and programming file generation. MAX+PLUS II runs only on legacy Windows 9x/NT or in DOSBox emulation. Attempting to import a MAX 5000 design into Quartus will fail at the project-file parse stage. Plan toolchain availability before committing the design.
The 84-pin JLCC socket is a through-hole footprint with J-leads on all four sides; PCB land patterns must match the standard JEDEC JLCC-84 dimensions (1.150 inch body, 0.050 inch pitch). Use a quality machined-pin socket (e.g., 3M Textool or equivalent) so the UV window can be erased without desoldering. Place at least 4 VCC and 4 GND pins with local 0.1 Β΅F decoupling capacitors to suppress switching transients across 192 macrocells.
The MAX 5000 family is end-of-life and not recommended for new designs. For new projects that can absorb a PCB layout change, migrate to a MAX II/MAX V/MAX 10 CPLD supported by current Quartus Prime - for example, the EPM240T100C5N (MAX II, 240 LE, TQFP-100) or 5M80ZE64C5N (MAX V, 80 LE, EQFP-64). These offer lower cost, JTAG-ISP programming, and modern toolchain support while providing similar logic density for typical glue-logic tasks.
Compliance Information
Legacy Altera EPLD from the 1990s; compliance data not present in verified web sources. RoHS/lead-free status depends on specific date code and factory. 883-screened variants (EPM5130GM883B etc.) are available for military applications requiring full MIL-STD-883 Class B screening.
