EPM5192ALM84-20 - 192-Macrocell MAX 5000 PLD, 84-PLCC | Altera
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| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.4 | $164.00 |
| 100 | $13.95 | $1,395.00 |
| 500 | $11.8 | $5,900.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.25 | $10,250.00 |
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| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | UV-Erasable/OTP Complex PLD (CPLD) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| User I/O Pins | 64 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 7 |
| Total Inputs | 71 (64 I/O + 7 dedicated) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 66.7 MHz |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 33 ns |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| Package | 84-pin PQCC (PLCC), J-Lead, surface-mount |
| Programmable Security Bit | Yes |
| Logic Voltage Compatibility | 5 V TTL |
| Configuration Memory | EPROM (UV-erasable, windowless in this package) |
| RoHS Status | unknown (legacy Altera part) |
EPM5192ALM84-20 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 4 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 5 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 6 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 7 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 8 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 9 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 11 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 12 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 13 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 14 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 15 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 16 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 17 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 18 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 19 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 20 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 21 | VCC β +5V supply |
| Pin 22 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 23 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 24 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 25 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 26 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 27 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 28 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 29 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 30 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 31 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 32 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 33 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 34 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 35 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 36 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 37 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 38 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 39 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 40 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 41 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 42 | VCC β +5V supply |
| Pin 43 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 44 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 45 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 46 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 47 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 48 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 49 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 50 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 51 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 52 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 53 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 54 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 55 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 56 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 57 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 58 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 59 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 60 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 61 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 62 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 63 | VCC β +5V supply |
| Pin 64 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 65 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 66 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 67 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 68 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 69 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 70 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 71 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 72 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 73 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 74 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 75 | INP β Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 76 | INP β Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 77 | INP β Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 78 | INP β Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 79 | INP β Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 80 | INP β Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 81 | INP β Dedicated input pin (global clock/clear option) |
| Pin 82 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 83 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 84 | I/O β User I/O pin (macrocell 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
EPM5192ALM84-20 is suitable for 7 applications: TTL/CMOS Bus Glue Logic Integration, Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation, State-Machine Replacement and Control Logic, Legacy Telecom Backplane Interface Logic, Peripheral Chip-Select and Interrupt Controller, Industrial Control and Test Equipment, Legacy Avionics and Defense Replacement Stock.
TTL/CMOS Bus Glue Logic Integration
The EPM5192ALM84-20 is well-suited for replacing dozens of 74-series TTL/CMOS glue-logic packages with a single CPLD. Its 192 macrocells can absorb wide address decoders, chip-select generators, and bus arbitration logic that would otherwise consume 15-25 discrete gates. The 33 ns tPD and 66.7 MHz fMAX comfortably meet ISA, PCI, and VMEbus timing, while 5V TTL-compatible I/O interfaces directly with legacy bus transceivers without level shifters. Programmable security bit prevents IP reverse-engineering, important for OEM designs.
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Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation
With 192 macrocells, the EPM5192ALM84-20 can decode wide address buses (24-32 bits) and generate chip-select signals for memory banks, peripherals, and I/O devices in microcontroller or microprocessor systems. The deterministic 33 ns propagation delay and 5V TTL outputs ensure clean CS timing without glitches. Designers typically combine multiple 8-bit address comparators and PAL equations in a single EPM5192, replacing 4-6 dedicated address decoder PALs and saving PCB area, cost, and inventory SKUs in industrial controller designs.
Recommended
State-Machine Replacement and Control Logic
The EPM5192ALM84-20's macrocell architecture, where each cell contains a flip-flop, AND/OR array, and output enable, makes it ideal for implementing complex multi-state controllers (Mealy/Moore machines) in industrial automation and instrumentation. A single EPM5192 can hold 20-40 state variables and dozens of transition equations, far exceeding typical discrete PAL/GAL designs. The 66.7 MHz fMAX supports real-time control loops and high-speed protocol state machines such as custom serial interfaces, while 5V I/O drives opto-isolated industrial inputs directly.
Recommended
Legacy Telecom Backplane Interface Logic
Telecom backplanes often require TTL-level bus arbitration, time-slot switching, and alarm monitoring logic that maps naturally onto the EPM5192ALM84-20's 64 user I/O and 192 macrocells. The 5V TTL compatibility interfaces directly with legacy line cards and backplane transceivers (e.g., DS26C31/DS26C32), and the 33 ns tPD meets the timing requirements of T1/E1 framing circuits and HDLC controller glue. The OTP nature provides design security against unauthorized cloning of OEM telecom equipment.
Recommended
Peripheral Chip-Select and Interrupt Controller
The EPM5192ALM84-20 excels at consolidating peripheral interface glue: decoding memory-mapped registers for UARTs, timers, DMA controllers, and generating cascaded interrupt vectors for 8259-style interrupt controllers in x86 and 68k systems. With 71 total input lines (64 I/O + 7 dedicated), the device can monitor numerous interrupt request lines and bus status signals. Deterministic timing simplifies interrupt latency analysis, and 5V TTL I/O matches legacy peripheral chipsets without level translation.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Test Equipment
Industrial test systems, ATE platforms, and process-control equipment benefit from the EPM5192ALM84-20's combination of high macrocell count, 5V TTL I/O, and deterministic timing. The 84-pin PLCC package allows socketed prototyping for firmware iteration during test-system development, and the OTP configuration secures proprietary test patterns and timing sequences. With 64 user I/O, the part can directly interface to relay drivers, optocouplers, and front-panel switches used in benchtop and rack-mounted test instruments.
Recommended
Legacy Avionics and Defense Replacement Stock
Although EPM5192ALM84-20 itself is commercial-grade, the MAX 5000 family includes military-temperature variants (e.g., EPM5192AQC, EPM5192AGC) used in legacy avionics, radar, and weapons-system platforms with multi-decade field life. For these systems, the EPM5192ALM84-20 functions as a development prototype part on the bench, while the ceramic-windowed military variants are programmed and qualified for flight hardware. The 33 ns tPD and CMOS low power suit avionics EMI/EMC constraints, and the EPROM configuration is radiation-tolerant by design.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192ALM84-15 | EPM5192ALI84-20 | EPM5192ALI84-15 | EPM5192ALC84-20 | EPM5192ALC84-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | PLCC-84 (J-Lead) | PLCC-84 (J-Lead) - same | PLCC-84 (J-Lead) - same | PLCC-84 (J-Lead) - same | PLCC-84 (J-Lead) - same | PLCC-84 (J-Lead) - same |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| User I/O | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 33 ns (-20 speed grade) | 25 ns (-15 speed grade) | 33 ns (-20 speed grade) | 25 ns (-15 speed grade) | 33 ns (-20 speed grade) | 25 ns (-15 speed grade) |
| Max Clock Frequency | 66.7 MHz | 83.3 MHz | 66.7 MHz | 83.3 MHz | 66.7 MHz | 83.3 MHz |
| Temperature Range | Commercial (0C to +70C) | Commercial (0C to +70C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +70C), low-power | Commercial (0C to +70C), low-power |
| Power Variant | Standard CMOS | Standard CMOS | Standard CMOS | Standard CMOS | Low-power CMOS ('C' suffix) | Low-power CMOS ('C' suffix) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest macrocell density in MAX 5000 family (vs EPM5128ALC-20)
- Industrial temperature variant available in identical package (vs EPM5192ALI84-20)
- Lower-power CMOS option for thermal-sensitive applications (vs EPM5192ALC84-20)
- Faster -15 speed grade option in same package (vs EPM5192ALM84-15)
Design Notes
The EPM5192ALM84-20 requires a single +5V supply on pins 21, 42, and 63, with ground on pins 9, 30, 53, and 74. Decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin, plus a bulk 10-47 uF tantalum or aluminum capacitor near the supply entry. Standard CMOS variants draw significant dynamic current during simultaneous output switching - estimate ICCCMOS using Icc = Icc_static + N x C x Vcc x f; for 192 macrocells switching at 10 MHz into 50 pF loads, dynamic current can exceed 200 mA.
The 84-pin PLCC package has a theta_JA of approximately 35-45 C/W in still air, which limits continuous power dissipation. For the standard CMOS variant ('L' suffix, not 'LC'), worst-case power dissipation with all outputs switching at maximum toggle rate can reach 1.5-2 W. In enclosed or high-temperature environments, switch to the 'LC' (low-power CMOS) variant or provide forced airflow. Always derate the junction temperature to keep Tj below 125C for commercial or 150C for industrial grades.
Use a PLCC-84 socket (e.g., 3M Textool or Yamaichi) for prototype development since the EPM5192ALM84-20 is OTP and cannot be erased in this windowless package. Place the socket with pin 1 aligned to the silk-screen dot. Provide 0.1 uF decoupling on every VCC pin and route all GND pins to a low-impedance ground plane. Keep clock inputs (dedicated input pins 75-81) short and shielded to minimize skew and noise pickup, since these feed the global clock distribution network.
Three common pitfalls: (1) Do NOT assume unused I/O pins default to a safe state - configure them as outputs driving logic-low or high-impedance inputs with internal pull-ups to prevent oscillation. (2) The 'L' suffix in 'LM84' indicates a windowless package - this is OTP only; for development use the ceramic-windowed 'G' variant (EPM5192AGC). (3) When migrating from a -20 to -15 speed grade, verify setup/hold margins in your design - the 8 ns improvement in tPD can shift timing relationships in cascaded logic paths and cause metastability at clock-domain crossings.
Route all 7 dedicated inputs (pins 75-81) with matched trace lengths if they are used as a synchronous bus (e.g., global clock and synchronous enables). One of these pins serves as the global clock for all macrocell flip-flops - skew here directly reduces fMAX. Keep TTL bus traces short and series-terminate if trace length exceeds 50 mm to control 5V TTL edge rates (~2 ns). Group outputs by drive direction to simplify PCB routing and reduce layer crossings.
Compliance Information
Legacy Altera MAX 5000 family part from the 1990s; RoHS and REACH compliance status was not explicitly published on available Altera/Intel product pages. AEC-Q100 not applicable for this commercial-grade CPLD. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for the most recent compliance declarations.
