EPM5192GC-2 - 192-Macrocell MAX 5000 CPLD PGA | Intel / Altera
MPN: EPM5192GC-2 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $145 | $145.00 |
| 10 | $132 | $1,320.00 |
| 100 | $118 | $11,800.00 |
| 500 | $105 | $52,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $92 | $92,000.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM5192GC-2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Logic Array Blocks | 16 (LABs of 16 macrocells each) |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 12 ns typical (-2 grade) |
| Counter Frequency | 100 MHz minimum |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V nominal |
| Technology | CMOS EPROM |
| Programmable Technology | UV-erasable / one-time programmable |
| Programming Toolchain | Altera MAX+PLUS II |
| Package Type | Pin Grid Array (PGA), ceramic |
| Operating Temperature | Commercial (0C to +70C) |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| RoHS Status | Non-Compliant (ceramic PGA, lead-bearing per GlobalSpec listing) |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole (PGA socket) |
EPM5192GC-2 pin grid array (pga), ceramic Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM5192GC-2 (pin grid array (pga), ceramic package) with [DATA_NEEDED: exact user I/O count for PGA package] 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 EPM5192GC-2.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: [DATA_NEEDED: exact user I/O count for PGA package] 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
EPM5192GC-2 is suitable for 6 applications: 5 V Industrial Glue Logic, VME/ISA Bus Address Decoding, Industrial PLC Peripheral Control, Legacy Aerospace / Avionics Replacement, State Machine and Sequencer Logic, TTL/MSI Logic Consolidation.
5 V Industrial Glue Logic
The EPM5192GC-2 fits 5 V industrial glue logic because its 5 V-tolerant I/Os, 192 macrocells, and deterministic pin-to-pin timing let it replace 8-12 discrete TTL/MSI packages on a backplane. With 12 ns propagation delay at the -2 grade, it can decode address or strobe signals without introducing setup-time violations, and its ceramic PGA package survives -55C to +125C environments when properly socketed. Use it between an MCU bus and peripheral logic to consolidate chip-select and handshake decoding. Compared with an FPGA, the EPM5192GC-2 adds no configuration memory and no boot latency, making it ideal for fast power-on response. Decoupling with 0.1 uF per VCC pin keeps the internal AND-OR planes immune to switching-induced rail noise.
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VME/ISA Bus Address Decoding
The EPM5192GC-2's 192 macrocells and 12 ns tPD at -2 grade make it well suited to VME/ISA address decoding where multiple address windows must be resolved within one CPU cycle. Its deterministic timing lets designers assert chip-selects without hold-time races, and its non-volatile EPROM cells mean the board boots to a known valid decode map without external configuration. The ceramic PGA package also fits the through-hole backplane sockets common in legacy VMEbus/ISAbus equipment. Compared with discrete 74F/74AS decoder trees, a single EPM5192GC-2 replaces 6-10 packages and improves address-window granularity. JTAG boundary-scan on the die also assists board-level interconnect test on the backplane.
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Industrial PLC Peripheral Control
The EPM5192GC-2 fits PLC peripheral control because its 192 macrocells handle the deterministic I/O scanning, timer/counter arrays, and interlock logic typical of PLC backplanes. With 5 V-tolerant I/Os and ceramic PGA packaging, it tolerates the 0C to +70C commercial range (or military -55C to +125C with the GM883B variant) and integrates peripheral chip-select and interrupt prioritization in a single part. The deterministic pin-to-pin timing is critical for PLC scan loops, where variable FPGA routing delay would force software compensation. Compared with a microcontroller, the EPM5192GC-2 has no firmware boot time and executes combinational logic in hardware, eliminating jitter from instruction-fetch latency.
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Legacy Aerospace / Avionics Replacement
The EPM5192GC-2 and its MIL-STD-883B-screened sibling EPM5192GM883B are widely used to replace obsolete 74F/54F logic in legacy avionics and aerospace systems where re-qualifying a modern plastic CPLD would cost more than procuring the original part. Ceramic PGA packaging, wide temperature operation, and proven flight heritage make the part a low-risk retrofit. Its 192 macrocells handle the 5 V bus-arbitration and discrete-to-PLB conversion logic common in legacy 1553 and ARINC interfaces. Compared with new MAX V CPLDs, the EPM5192GC-2's ceramic PGA provides the through-hole land pattern and thermal mass required by some legacy PCB footprints. Re-screen batches before installing in flight hardware.
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State Machine and Sequencer Logic
The EPM5192GC-2's 192 macrocells and per-macrocell flip-flop make it well suited to multi-state sequencing where FPGA synthesis would be wasteful. Each macrocell implements a sum-of-products AND plane feeding an OR feedback register, allowing Moore and Mealy state machines up to 16-20 states with deterministic state-to-state timing. The non-volatile EPROM cell means the sequencer boots into a known valid state on power-up, eliminating the cold-start race that FPGAs with configuration memory face. Compared with a small microcontroller running a state machine, the EPM5192GC-2 responds in 12 ns versus hundreds of ns for instruction-fetch, which is critical for high-speed instrumentation sequencers.
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TTL/MSI Logic Consolidation
The EPM5192GC-2 lets designers replace 8-15 discrete 74LS/74F/74AS MSI packages (decoders, multiplexers, parity generators, registered comparators) with one CPLD, saving PCB area, power, and BOM cost. With 192 macrocells in a single ceramic PGA, it consolidates complex discrete logic blocks while preserving the 5 V signaling expected by legacy MSI peripherals. Deterministic timing preserves the worst-case setup/hold margins that discrete MSI logic was carefully designed for. Compared with discrete replacement, the EPM5192GC-2 reduces chip count, eliminates socket-induced timing skew, and adds JTAG boundary-scan for board test. Keep 0.1 uF VCC decoupling local to the PGA pins.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192GC-2 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192GC-1 | EPM5192GC | EPM5192GM883B | EPM5192GM | EPM5192C-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | Pin Grid Array (PGA), ceramic | Pin Grid Array (PGA), ceramic - same | Pin Grid Array (PGA), ceramic - same | Pin Grid Array (PGA), ceramic - same | Pin Grid Array (PGA), ceramic - same | Pin Grid Array (PGA), ceramic - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Speed Grade | -2 (~12 ns tPD) | -1 (~15 ns tPD) | unspecified | -2 with MIL-STD-883B screening | unspecified military | -2 |
| Operating Temperature | Commercial 0C to +70C | Commercial 0C to +70C | Commercial 0C to +70C | Military -55C to +125C | Military -55C to +125C | Commercial 0C to +70C |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Counter Frequency | 100 MHz minimum | 83 MHz typical | [DATA_NEEDED] | 100 MHz minimum | [DATA_NEEDED] | 100 MHz minimum |
| Programmable Technology | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete (MIL stock) | Obsolete (MIL stock) | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Faster speed grade than the EPM5192GC-1 in the same package (vs EPM5192GC-1)
- Commercial temperature grade optimized for industrial volume (vs EPM5192GM883B)
- Higher macrocell density than smaller MAX 5000 parts (vs EPM5130LC / EPM5130QC-1)
Design Notes
Mount the EPM5192GC-2 in a pin-grid-array socket (machined-pin PGA socket recommended for reliability) rather than soldering directly. The ceramic PGA package cannot be hand-soldered, and direct soldering prevents UV-erase reprogramming. Provide at least 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling per VCC pin cluster, plus one bulk 10 uF tantalum/electrolytic on the board to suppress the simultaneous-switching noise typical of 192-macrocell AND-OR planes.
Do not connect 3.3 V signals directly to the EPM5192GC-2's I/O pins - the part is 5 V-tolerant only. Mixing modern 3.3 V logic with the EPM5192GC-2 requires a level translator (such as 74LVC245 or SN74LVTH245) on every shared bus. Also note that Quartus-II software does not support the MAX 5000 family; you must keep a licensed copy of MAX+PLUS II to recompile or modify the JEDEC bitstream.
Estimated: with 192 macrocells switching at 100 MHz and a 50 pF output load per pin (worst-case VMEbus), the EPM5192GC-2 dissipates approximately 1.0 to 1.5 W in a PGA-192 ceramic package. Theta_JA for the ceramic PGA is roughly 25-30 C/W, so junction-to-ambient temperature rise is approximately 25-45 C. At +25 C ambient this yields junction temperature near +50-70 C, well inside the commercial 0C to +70 C limit, but designers should add thermal relief copper around the PGA socket for sustained high-toggle applications.
Compliance Information
Per GlobalSpec listing, the EPM5192GC family is RoHS non-compliant due to the ceramic lead-bearing PGA package. AEC-Q100 is not applicable (automotive-grade qualification was never pursued for MAX 5000); for automotive work use MAX II or MAX V CPLDs. REACH and conflict-mineral compliance were not stated in the available data.
