EPM5192GI84 - 192 Macrocells UV-Erasable MAX 5000 CPLD | Altera
MPN: EPM5192GI84 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $32.75 | $327.50 |
| 100 | $26.4 | $2,640.00 |
| 250 | $22.95 | $5,737.50 |
| 500 | $19.8 | $9,900.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM5192GI84 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | UV-Erasable / OTP Complex PLD (CPLD) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Package | 84-pin PGA (WPGA, square, through-hole, pin/peg terminals) |
| Package Code | WPGA |
| Operating Voltage (VCC) | 5 V (typical) |
| I/O Logic Compatibility | TTL |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Programmable Flip-Flop Modes | D, T, JK, SR |
| Programmability | UV-erasable (windowed) / OTP |
| Programming File Format | JEDEC map via MAX+PLUS II / A+PLUS |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (PGA socket or PCB pin/peg) |
| Number of Terminals | 84 |
| Terminal Form | PIN/PEG |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
EPM5192GI84 square Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM5192GI84 (square package) with [DATA_NEEDED: usable I/O count for this 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 EPM5192GI84.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: [DATA_NEEDED: usable I/O count for this 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
EPM5192GI84 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, Microprocessor Address Decoding and Bus Interfacing, State Machine and Sequence Controllers, Legacy Telecom Infrastructure Logic, Military and Aerospace Retrofit (Non-Compliant), Test Equipment and Instrumentation Front-End.
Legacy Industrial Glue Logic Replacement
The EPM5192GI84 was designed as a high-density, 5 V TTL-compatible replacement for 74-series TTL and PAL/GAL glue logic in industrial control systems. Its 192 macrocells and deterministic nanosecond propagation delays let designers collapse dozens of discrete SSI/MSI packages into a single socketed CPLD, simplifying board layout and reducing BOM count. The WPGA package fits a socketed PGA footprint, which is convenient for prototyping and field replacement in legacy machines. Use it where a non-volatile, deterministic logic block must replace a forest of small 5 V logic ICs.
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Microprocessor Address Decoding and Bus Interfacing
The EPM5192GI84's high macrocell count and TTL I/O make it a strong fit for address decoding, chip-select generation, and bus-interface glue between microprocessors, memory, and peripherals. With 192 macrocells, a designer can decode large address spaces and implement wait-state generators, bus arbiters, or interrupt controllers in a single device. The 5 V TTL interface is ideal for legacy 8-bit and 16-bit microprocessor buses such as 8086, 68000, or VME. Industrial temperature grading allows deployment in factory-floor embedded controllers.
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State Machine and Sequence Controllers
Each macrocell of the EPM5192GI84 supports D, T, JK, and SR flip-flop modes, making the device well-suited to implementing complex FSMs and sequence controllers in deterministic logic. Designers can build multi-state sequencers for instrumentation, automated test equipment, or process-control applications where nanosecond-level, glitch-free state transitions are required. Non-volatile UV/OTP storage means the controller powers up in a known state every time, with no configuration memory to load. The 192-macrocell budget supports long state encodings and parallel sub-machines.
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Legacy Telecom Infrastructure Logic
Telecom systems designed in the 1990s and early 2000s often use MAX 5000 CPLDs for backplane glue logic, line-card interfacing, and alarm/status aggregation. The EPM5192GI84 with industrial temperature grade and 192 macrocells fits line-card designs where 5 V TTL signals must be aggregated, muxed, or retimed before reaching framers or crossbar switches. Its socketable PGA package is well suited to field-serviceable telecom equipment where a logic device can be swapped without desoldering. Long-term support relies on obsolete-stock distributors.
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Military and Aerospace Retrofit (Non-Compliant)
Some legacy military and aerospace platforms continue to use EPM5192GI84 in their original 5 V TTL logic paths because the program is locked into a qualified design. Designers should note that the standard GI84 is industrial-temp only; for full MIL-temp -55 C to +125 C, the /883B-suffixed MAX 5000 variants (e.g. EPM5130GM883B) are the recommended family members. The ceramic PGA package suits high-shock, high-vibration environments when properly socketed and conformal-coated.
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Test Equipment and Instrumentation Front-End
The EPM5192GI84's deterministic timing and high macrocell count are useful in custom test equipment front-ends, where it can implement timing generators, pulse shapers, channel multiplexers, and handshake logic between measurement instruments. Its TTL I/O level matches legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 and parallel ATE bus interfaces. Non-volatile configuration allows the instrument to power up with the same logic instantly, which is valuable for production-line test stations. Use the WPGA socket to simplify board rework during test-program development.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192GI84 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192GC84 | EPM5192GC84-1 | EPM5192GC1 | EPM5192GC-1 | EPM5192GC-2 | EPM5192GI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 84-pin WPGA (square PGA, pin/peg, through-hole) | 84-pin ceramic (same family, alternate form) | 84-pin ceramic, -1 speed | 84-pin ceramic, -1 speed, commercial temp | 84-pin ceramic, -1 speed | 84-pin ceramic, -2 speed | 192-macrocell die, package to be specified |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Family | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 |
| Speed Grade | Standard (unmarked) | Standard | -1 (slower tPD) | -1 | -1 | -2 (slowest tPD) | Standard |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40 C to +85 C) | Industrial | Industrial | Commercial (0-70 C) | Commercial (0-70 C) | Commercial (0-70 C) | Industrial |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V TTL | 5 V TTL | 5 V TTL | 5 V TTL | 5 V TTL | 5 V TTL | 5 V TTL |
| Programmability | UV-erasable (windowed) / OTP | OTP (no UV window) | OTP | OTP | OTP | OTP | UV-erasable (windowed) / OTP |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- UV-erasable window for in-house reprogramming (vs EPM5192GC84)
- Industrial temperature grade on the same die (vs EPM5192GC1)
- Pin/peg PGA terminals for rugged through-hole mounting (vs EPM5192GC-2)
Design Notes
The EPM5192GI84 requires a 5 V +/- 5% supply and draws Icc in the tens-of-mA range when all 192 macrocells are switching at high frequency. Decouple VCC pins (typically several distributed around the PGA) with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed as close to each VCC pin as the PGA socket allows, and add a single bulk 10 uF tantalum or aluminum-polymer capacitor at the board supply entry. Estimated: with 192 macrocells at 25 MHz toggle and 50% activity, dynamic Icc is in the 50-150 mA range - confirm with the MAX 5000 datasheet AC characteristics section.
Use a low-profile PGA socket (machined-pin or stamped-frameless type) rated for the 84-pin WPGA pin/peg pattern rather than soldering the CPLD directly to the board. This protects the ceramic package from mechanical stress, simplifies field replacement, and allows UV erasure without removing the part from the test bench. Ensure the socket footprint pads are properly plated through and that pin 1 (row A, column 1) orientation matches the silkscreen dot or bevel marker. Add a 0.1 uF bypass cap adjacent to every other VCC/GND pair to minimize ground bounce.
The MAX 5000 I/O are TTL-only and not 5 V-tolerant on inputs that can be driven by 3.3 V logic - many engineers mistakenly assume any 5 V part accepts 3.3 V inputs. A 3.3 V signal into a TTL input is below Vih(min) = 2.0 V and may register as a logic-low. Use a proper level translator (e.g. 74LVC245 or SN74LVTH245) between 3.3 V controllers and the EPM5192GI84. Additionally, do not leave unused I/O pins floating - program them as outputs driving low or as inputs with internal weak pull-up enabled, to avoid extra Icc and noise injection.
Estimated: at industrial ambient +85 C and worst-case dynamic Icc of ~150 mA, the EPM5192GI84 in the ceramic WPGA package dissipates approximately 0.75 W, well within the ceramic package's thermal envelope. Actual thermal resistance theta_JA for the WPGA-84 socketed configuration is not given in the public excerpt; treat as [DATA_NEEDED] for high-altitude or sealed-envelope designs.
Route the JTAG pins (if enabled in the design) as a clean four-signal chain (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) with TMS and TDI pulled up to VCC through 10 kohm resistors and TDO left floating if unused. Keep the JTAG chain short and away from switching I/O signals to avoid programming-time errors. For high-speed outputs, place 33 ohm series-termination resistors as close to the CPLD pins as the PGA socket allows to dampen transmission-line ringing on long traces.
Compliance Information
MAX 5000 family ceramic PGA packages predate RoHS and contain lead in the package and pins; they are not lead-free. No automotive AEC-Q100 grade exists for the MAX 5000 family. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral statements are not stated in the public excerpt and are listed as 'unknown' rather than assumed compliant.
