EPM5192GI - 192-Macrocell UV CPLD MAX 5000 | Altera
MPN: EPM5192GI ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $32.4 | $324.00 |
| 100 | $26.75 | $2,675.00 |
| 500 | $22.1 | $11,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $18.95 | $18,950.00 |
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EPM5192GI-1
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View Datasheet →EPM5192GI Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Technology | CMOS EPROM (UV-erasable / OTP) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 (12 macrocells per LAB) |
| User I/O Pins | 64 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 7 |
| Total Inputs | 72 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 55 ns |
| Maximum Internal Frequency (fCNT) | 33.3 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (nominal 5 V) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Package Type | 84-pin PGA (Pin Grid Array), ceramic with quartz window |
| Programmable | UV-erasable (windowed) and OTP variants |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole (PGA) |
EPM5192GI 84-pin pga (pin grid array), ceramic with quartz window Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM5192GI (84-pin pga (pin grid array), ceramic with quartz window package) with 64 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 EPM5192GI.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 64 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
EPM5192GI is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Glue Logic and Address Decoding, Peripheral Bus Interfacing (ISA / STD / VME), State Machine and Sequential Control, Military and Aerospace Long-Lifecycle Programs, Legacy System Repair and Sustainment, Test and Measurement Equipment Front-End Logic.
Industrial Glue Logic and Address Decoding
The EPM5192GI's 192 macrocells and 64 user I/O pins make it well suited for replacing multiple discrete 74LS/74F/74HC logic packages with a single non-volatile CPLD. Its 55 ns pin-to-pin propagation delay (per the Altera datasheet) is sufficient for legacy 8-bit and 16-bit microprocessor address decoding on 8051, 68k, and x86 buses, and the deterministic timing simplifies worst-case timing closure. The CMOS EPROM technology ensures instant-on operation at power-up with no configuration download, critical for industrial controllers where boot latency is unacceptable.
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Peripheral Bus Interfacing (ISA / STD / VME)
The EPM5192GI delivers 64 I/O lines that can be configured as 5 V tolerant CMOS inputs and outputs, making it ideal for gluing legacy peripheral buses such as ISA, STD, and VME to modern controllers. The 33.3 MHz maximum internal frequency supports bus cycles up to approximately 15 MHz with margin, and the 7 dedicated inputs can serve as clock, clear, and global enable signals without consuming macrocell resources. Per the datasheet, the device's 5 V single-supply operation matches the bus rail directly, eliminating level-shifters.
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State Machine and Sequential Control
The MAX 5000 architecture partitions 192 macrocells into 16 Logic Array Blocks of 12 macrocells each, with feedback paths that make it efficient for implementing wide state machines, sequencers, and protocol controllers. The EPM5192GI's deterministic 55 ns tPD ensures predictable state-transition timing, which is critical for protocol stacks such as UART, SPI master/slave, I2C, and custom serial interfaces. The non-volatile EPROM configuration guarantees that the state machine boots into the correct state on every power-up without external memory.
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Military and Aerospace Long-Lifecycle Programs
The EPM5192GI's ceramic 84-pin PGA package with quartz window and MIL-STD-883 processing variants (EPM5192GM883B) are designed for long-lifecycle military and aerospace programs where hermeticity, radiation tolerance, and 20+ year field support matter more than raw logic density. The UV-transparent window allows field re-programmability for design updates and errata fixes without reworking the PCB, a major advantage over OTP and flash-based CPLDs in deployed systems where re-programming via JTAG is impractical.
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Legacy System Repair and Sustainment
The EPM5192GI remains the only practical drop-in part for repairing and sustaining fielded systems that were designed around the MAX 5000 family in the 1990s. The UV-erasable window allows service depots to reprogram the device with updated firmware revisions without replacing the PCB, while the OTP -1 and -2 variants cover high-volume production runs of replacement boards. The 84-pin PGA footprint is unique to the MAX 5000 family, so qualified repairs typically use the same silicon across all temperature grades.
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Test and Measurement Equipment Front-End Logic
The EPM5192GI's high I/O count and deterministic timing suit it for the front-end logic of test and measurement equipment, where it can implement scanner matrixes, range switching, trigger conditioning, and handshake generation. The 55 ns propagation delay is fast enough for sub-MHz switching matrices and slow analog-multiplexer control, and the 5 V CMOS I/O is directly compatible with legacy instrumentation front-ends. Per the Altera datasheet, the device's static CMOS core draws negligible power in standby, important for battery-backed portable instruments.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192GI — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192GI-1 | EPM5192GI-2 | EPM5192GM883B | EPM5192GM-20 | EPM5192GC84-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PGA-84 (ceramic, UV window) | PGA-84 (ceramic, OTP) - same | PGA-84 (ceramic, OTP) - same | PGA-84 (ceramic, MIL-STD-883) - same | PGA-84 (ceramic) - same | PGA-84 (ceramic) - same |
| Brand | Altera (now Intel FPGA) | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same | Altera - same |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 - same | 192 - same | 192 - same | 192 - same | 192 - same |
| User I/O Pins | 64 | 64 - same | 64 - same | 64 - same | 64 - same | 64 - same |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 55 ns | 55 ns - same | 55 ns - same | 55 ns - same | [DATA_NEEDED: faster grade, datasheet -20 spec] | 55 ns - same |
| Programming Method | UV-erasable (windowed) | OTP (no window) - different | OTP (no window) - different | UV-erasable (windowed) - same | UV-erasable (windowed) - same | OTP (no window) - different |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40 to +85 C) | Industrial (-40 to +85 C) - same | Industrial (-40 to +85 C) - same | Military (-55 to +125 C) - wider | Industrial - same | Commercial (0 to +70 C) - narrower |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V - same | 4.5 V to 5.5 V - same | 4.5 V to 5.5 V - same | 4.5 V to 5.5 V - same | 4.5 V to 5.5 V - same |
| Indicative Unit Price (qty 100, as of 2026-09-12) | USD 26.75 | USD 22-28 (typical range) | USD 22-28 (typical range) | USD 150-400 (military premium) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- UV-erasable windowed package for field re-programmability (vs EPM5192GI-1 (OTP))
- Industrial temperature range (-40 to +85 C) (vs EPM5192GC84-1 (Commercial))
- Drop-in pin-compatible with full MAX 5000 192-macrocell family (vs Modern MAX II / MAX V CPLDs)
Design Notes
Estimated: The EPM5192GI's static CMOS EPROM core dissipates approximately 0.5 W to 1.5 W depending on switching activity and clock frequency, with the ceramic PGA-84 package providing roughly 30-40 C/W theta-JA in still air at typical board mounting. Designers should provide copper pour under the package and consider a small clip-on heatsink for sealed enclosures above 70 C ambient, although most industrial deployments operate the part within its thermal envelope without active cooling.
The 84-pin PGA package requires a through-hole socket (typically a machined-pin PGA socket) for prototype and field-serviceable designs, allowing UV erasure through the quartz window without de-soldering. Reserve at least 10 mm of clearance above the package for the UV lamp shroud during in-system erasure. For production volumes using the OTP -1 or -2 variants, the part can be soldered directly into plated-through-holes, but plan for a thermal relief pad pattern to ease hand-rework.
Do not substitute a -1 or -2 OTP variant into a design that requires field re-programmability - the OTP parts have no quartz window and cannot be UV-erased. Do not assume modern Quartus support - the MAX 5000 family is supported only by the legacy MAX+PLUS II tool, which still runs on Windows but lacks integration with current simulation flows. For new designs, evaluate MAX II, MAX V, or MAX 10 CPLDs which offer flash-based ISP, JTAG, and modern tool support in smaller surface-mount packages.
Estimated: At 33.3 MHz internal clock frequency with 64 CMOS I/O switching simultaneously, the EPM5192GI can generate simultaneous-switching noise (SSN) of approximately 0.3-0.5 V on the VCC rail. Place 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of each VCC/GND pair on the package, plus a bulk 10-47 uF tantalum capacitor near the PGA socket. Series-damping resistors (22-33 ohm) on clock outputs above 16 MHz reduce transmission-line reflections on traces longer than 50 mm.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH status not confirmed in verified web data. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a CPLD logic device, not an automotive-qualified IC. MIL-STD-883 compliance available only via the EPM5192GM883B variant. UV-erasable EPROM technology uses an internal quartz window that may contain regulated materials; check distributor documentation for export-control classification (EAR99 typical for commercial-grade).
