EPM5192ALC84-15 - 192-Macrocell MAX 5000 EPLD, 15ns | Altera
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| 10 | $24.95 | $249.50 |
| 100 | $19.5 | $1,950.00 |
| 500 | $15.8 | $7,900.00 |
| 1,000 | $13.2 | $13,200.00 |
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| Device Family | MAX 5000 (EPM5192) |
| Device Type | CPLD / UV-Erasable / OTP Complex PLD |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 7 |
| User I/O Pins | 64 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 15 ns |
| Propagation Delay (Industry Variant) | 25 ns (per MicrochipUSA listing) |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.75 V to 5.25 V (nominal 5 V) |
| Process Technology | CMOS (EPROM-based) |
| Programmability | UV-erasable window / OTP |
| Package | 84-pin PLCC (QCCJ, J-bend ceramic) |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Commercial |
| Terminal Form | J-BEND |
| Package Code | QCCJ |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Architecture | Programmable Logic Array + Macrocell Registers + PIA interconnect |
EPM5192ALC84-15 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 4 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 5 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 6 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 7 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 8 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 9 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 11 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 12 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 13 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 14 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 15 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 16 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 17 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 18 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 19 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 20 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 21 | VCC β 5V supply |
| Pin 22 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 23 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 24 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 25 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 26 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 27 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 28 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 29 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 30 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 31 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 32 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 33 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 34 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 35 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 36 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 37 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 38 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 39 | INPUT β Dedicated input (clock/global) |
| Pin 40 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 41 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 42 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 43 | VCC β 5V supply |
| Pin 44 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 45 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 46 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 47 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 48 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 49 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 50 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 51 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 52 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 53 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 54 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 55 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 56 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 57 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 58 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 59 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 60 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 61 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 62 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 63 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 64 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 65 | VCC β 5V supply |
| Pin 66 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 67 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 68 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 69 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 70 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 71 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 72 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 73 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 74 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 75 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 76 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 77 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 78 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 79 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 80 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 81 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 82 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 83 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
| Pin 84 | I/O β User I/O (bidirectional) |
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
EPM5192ALC84-15 is suitable for 6 applications: Bus Address Decoding / Glue Logic, High-Speed State Machine Controller, VME / PCI / ISA Peripheral Interface Adapter, Replacing Multi-Gate SSI / MSI Logic, Military / Aerospace Logic (MIL-STD-883), Industrial Control / Process Automation.
Bus Address Decoding / Glue Logic
The EPM5192ALC84-15 is purpose-built for high-speed bus address decoding and glue-logic integration in 5 V VME, PCI, ISA, and proprietary backplane architectures. Its 192 macrocells provide ample product-term capacity to consolidate 20 or more discrete 74LS/74F/74ALS packages into a single device, simplifying board layout while cutting power and BOM count. The 15 ns tPD matches the access time of fast SRAM and is sufficient for 33 MHz bus qualification windows, while 7 dedicated inputs handle address, chip-select, and bus-control signals directly. The deterministic 5 V CMOS I/O avoids the bus-contention issues common with mixed-voltage bridges, and the 64 user I/Os drive 8- or 16-bit data buses plus peripheral control with margin. For military and aerospace programs, the ceramic QCCJ package supports MIL-STD-883C processing and long-term field reliability.
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High-Speed State Machine Controller
Deterministic timing and 15 ns tPD make the EPM5192ALC84-15 well-suited as a high-speed state-machine controller in motion-control, motor-drive, and peripheral-interface applications. Its macrocell-rich architecture (192 cells with flip-flop and product-term allocation per cell) lets engineers encode complex Mealy/Moore machines with predictable state-transition latency, independent of logic utilization. The PIA-style interconnect guarantees that adding logic does not slow clock-to-output paths, a long-standing advantage over SRAM-based FPGAs in real-time control loops. Operating at 5 V CMOS, the device drives industrial actuators and opto-isolated interfaces directly, with no level shifting required. The 64 I/Os cover up to 32-bit datapath control plus encoder feedback signals.
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VME / PCI / ISA Peripheral Interface Adapter
For VMEbus, PCI, and legacy ISA peripheral cards, the EPM5192ALC84-15 acts as a compact interface adapter translating host bus cycles to local peripheral protocols. Its 64 user I/Os handle full 32-bit data plus control, while 7 dedicated inputs accept bus-request, grant, and arbitration lines. The 5 V CMOS signalling matches the legacy bus levels directly. Compared to discrete 74FCT/74ABT logic, the CPLD reduces board area by 60 percent or more and improves noise immunity through fewer inter-package traces. The non-volatile EPROM cell ensures zero-power-on boot with all outputs at defined states, eliminating the configuration-time bus-floating risk of SRAM FPGAs. Ceramic QCCJ package supports the temperature and reliability requirements of industrial PCI cards.
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Replacing Multi-Gate SSI / MSI Logic
The EPM5192ALC84-15 was designed as a single-chip replacement for boards densely populated with 74LS, 74F, 74ALS, 74AS, and 74HC discrete SSI/MSI gates. With 192 macrocells, the device can absorb up to several hundred equivalent gates, reducing part count, inventory complexity, and PCB layer count in mature designs that have outlived their original silicon. Long-lifecycle industrial programs (railway, energy, defense) still benefit from this consolidation because MAX 5000 supply remains available on the independent market for years after end-of-life announcements. The 5 V supply matches the original SSI/MSI rails without level shifting. Designers retain full schematic-style entry via MAX+PLUS II, accelerating port from discrete to integrated logic.
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Military / Aerospace Logic (MIL-STD-883)
The ceramic J-lead QCCJ package of the EPM5192ALC84-15 supports MIL-STD-883C processing for military and aerospace applications requiring hermetic packaging, extended temperature screening, and full traceability. Applications include avionics bus monitors, radar signal-conditioning glue logic, and weapons-system interface adapters where deterministic timing and long-term part availability are mandated. The 7 dedicated inputs and 64 user I/Os satisfy most 16-bit parallel interface requirements. The MAX 5000 architecture's non-volatile EPROM-based logic cell provides instant power-on with no boot sequence, a requirement for fail-safe avionics. Pin-compatible same-family parts (EPM5192AJM84-15 military grade variant) extend the family for different temperature screenings.
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Industrial Control / Process Automation
The EPM5192ALC84-15 serves as a robust logic controller in industrial PLCs, process automation modules, and motor-control front-ends. Its 5 V CMOS I/O interfaces directly to 24 V industrial signal chains via external optocouplers, while its 15 ns tPD handles encoder-feedback loops and PWM control signals. The 192 macrocells accommodate ladder-logic translation, custom sequencing, and protocol bridging in a single device, reducing the PCB footprint in DIN-rail-mounted controllers. Industrial temperature-grade equivalents (EPM5192AGC84-15 / -20) extend operating range to -40C to +85C. Deterministic propagation makes timing compliance with IEC 61131-3 straightforward.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192ALC84-15 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192ALC84-20 | EPM5192AGC84-15 | EPM5192AGC84-20 | EPM5192AJC84-15 | EPM5192AJC84-20 | EPM5192AJI84-15 | EPM5192AJM84-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PLCC-84 (QCCJ) | PLCC-84 (QCCJ) - same | PLCC-84 (QCCJ) - same | PLCC-84 (QCCJ) - same | PLCC-84 (QCCJ) - same | PLCC-84 (QCCJ) - same | PLCC-84 (QCCJ) - same | PLCC-84 (QCCJ) - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 15 ns | 20 ns (+33%) | 15 ns | 20 ns (+33%) | 15 ns | 20 ns (+33%) | 15 ns | 15 ns |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75V to 5.25V | 4.75V to 5.25V | 4.75V to 5.25V | 4.75V to 5.25V | 4.75V to 5.25V | 4.75V to 5.25V | 4.75V to 5.25V | 4.75V to 5.25V |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial/Extended | Industrial/Extended | Commercial (J-grade) | Commercial (J-grade) | Industrial | Military |
| User I/O Pins | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest speed grade in the MAX 5000 EPM5192 family (vs EPM5192ALC84-20)
- Ceramic J-lead (QCCJ) package supports MIL-STD-883 (vs EPM5192AJC84-15 (plastic J-lead equivalent))
- Deterministic propagation delay (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., MAX 7000 series))
Design Notes
The EPM5192ALC84-15 requires four VCC pins (one per PLCC-84 quadrant) and matching GND pins for clean 5 V power delivery. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic bypass capacitor within 5 mm of each VCC pin and a single 10 uF tantalum or aluminum bulk capacitor near the package. Logic-supply sequencing is not required because the device is non-volatile, but a 100 ms reset is recommended after VCC stable for deterministic macrocell startup.
Estimated: macrocell utilization above 80 percent may exceed the 15 ns tPD budget on the longest PIA paths because the MAX 5000 PIA propagates signals through a fixed interconnect but internal macrocell-to-macrocell paths depend on placement. Always use the fitter's place-and-route output to verify timing closure, and reserve 15-20 percent macrocell headroom for design changes. Hot-plugging a programmed MAX 5000 into a live 5 V bus is safe because the EPROM cell is non-volatile, but the I/O pins transition through their last programmed state at power-up.
Use a continuous ground plane under the PLCC-84 socket to minimize switching noise. Route clock and global dedicated inputs (pin 39 and the dedicated input cluster) with 50 ohm controlled impedance and avoid parallel runs with high-current switching traces for at least 200 mils. The ceramic QCCJ package requires a through-hole socket (e.g., 84-pin PLCC production socket); verify the socket's mating height and pin tail geometry against the PCB footprint before committing the BOM.
Compliance Information
Ceramic QCCJ package and 5 V supply predate RoHS lead-free compliance for most Altera MAX 5000 parts; military temperature variants are explicitly not lead-free. RoHS/REACH compliance status not confirmed from provided data and marked as unknown where unverified.
