EPM5192JC1 - MAX 5000 CPLD 192-Macrocell 5V 62.5MHz | Intel
MPN: EPM5192JC1 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $89.5 | $89.50 |
| 10 | $78.4 | $784.00 |
| 100 | $65.2 | $6,520.00 |
| 500 | $54.8 | $27,400.00 |
| 1,000 | $48.3 | $48,300.00 |
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| Family | MAX 5000 (MAX 5xxx CPLD) |
| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera Corporation) |
| Macro Cells | 192 |
| Usable Gates | 3750 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 62.5 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V (nominal) |
| Process Technology | 0.5 µm CMOS, UV-erasable EPROM |
| Programming Interface | JTAG-compatible (Altera MAX 5xxx) |
| Logic Blocks (LABs) | 24 (8 macrocells per LAB) |
| RoHS Status | unknown |
| AEC-Q100 | not_applicable |
| Lifecycle | Obsolete - last-time-buy stock only at franchised distributors |
EPM5192JC1 [data_needed: exact package from datasheet] Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM5192JC1 ([data_needed: exact package from datasheet] package) with [DATA_NEEDED: I/O pin count] 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.
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No detailed pinout data available for EPM5192JC1.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: [DATA_NEEDED: I/O pin count] 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
EPM5192JC1 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy 5V Industrial Glue Logic, ISA/PCI Bus Address Decoder, Aerospace Sustaining Programs, Telecom Switch Fabric Glue, VMEbus & Multibus Adapter Cards, Test & Measurement Instrument Front-End.
Legacy 5V Industrial Glue Logic
The EPM5192JC1's 192 macrocells and 100% TTL-compatible 5V I/O make it an ideal drop-in replacement for legacy industrial glue logic on 5 V rails. Its 62.5 MHz maximum toggle rate supports bus-arbitration, address-decoding, and state-machine controller functions where deterministic propagation delay is critical. Unlike modern MAX II CPLDs that operate at 3.3 V, the EPM5192JC1 directly interfaces 5 V peripherals without level shifters. The deterministic per-macrocell delay (a hallmark of PLA-based CPLDs) makes timing closure straightforward for industrial control systems. Replacement of older discrete TTL/CMOS gate arrays with a single EPM5192JC1 reduces board area and inventory SKUs.
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ISA/PCI Bus Address Decoder
The EPM5192JC1's 192 macrocells provide ample capacity for full ISA/PCI bus address decoders, chip-select generators, and interrupt controllers in legacy x86 platforms. Its deterministic PLA-based architecture means decoded outputs settle within a single tPD window regardless of which macrocell is driven - critical for zero-wait-state memory interfaces. The 5 V I/O directly drives ISA bus signals without external buffers. Legacy industrial PC designs (PICMG, VMEbus) and aerospace flight-control systems still rely on EPM5192JC1 for bus glue. Designers use MAX+PLUS II's 'chip-select decoder' megafunction to generate full 24-bit address maps in under 50 macrocells.
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Aerospace Sustaining Programs
The EPM5192JC1 (and its MIL-STD-883 sibling EPM5192GM883B) is widely used in aerospace flight-control and avionics subsystems where the original design baseline mandates an Altera MAX 5xxx part. Aerospace primes including Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed sustain these designs for 20-30+ year production runs, making EOL/EOLN CPLDs like the EPM5192JC1 critical long-term buys. The UV-erasable windowed CERQUAD package supports field re-programming for design revisions. Distributors holding factory-traceable aerospace stock command premium pricing. Compliance with MIL-PRF-38535 and ITAR controls may apply to export of this part.
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Telecom Switch Fabric Glue
The EPM5192JC1 was a workhorse for telecom switch-fabric glue logic in 1990s-era central-office equipment, where 192 macrocells handled backplane arbitration, TDM bus timing, and alarm logic on 5 V rails. Modern replacements exist (MAX V, MAX 10, Lattice ispMACH 4000ZE), but legacy Nortel/Siemens/Alcatel-Lucent equipment is still maintained. The MAX 5000's deterministic per-macrocell delay guarantees reliable backplane timing even across voltage/temperature variation. Engineers maintaining legacy telecom systems use EPM5192JC1 last-time-buy stock for repairs until a full modernization is approved.
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VMEbus & Multibus Adapter Cards
The EPM5192JC1's 192 macrocells are well-matched to VMEbus and Multibus adapter card glue logic, where the CPLD handles bus arbitration, geographic addressing, and interrupt acknowledge cycles on 5 V backplanes. The deterministic PLA architecture ensures arbitration timing is reproducible across boards. VMEbus continues to be specified in MIL-STD-188 and IEEE 1014-1987 aerospace/defense applications, where legacy components are mandated for backward compatibility. Replacement MAX II/MAX V CPLDs require redesign for 3.3 V operation.
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Test & Measurement Instrument Front-End
The EPM5192JC1 supports 5 V TTL-compatible test & measurement instrument front-ends where multiple logic functions must be merged into a single programmable device. Range switching, multiplexer control, ADC timing, and display-driver logic all fit comfortably in the 192-macrocell capacity. The deterministic tPD simplifies IEEE-488 (GPIB) handshaking timing and SCPI command decoder implementations. Test equipment from Keysight, Tektronix, and Fluke used MAX 5xxx CPLDs extensively, and many still require EPM5192JC1 for service repairs.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192JC1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192JC-1 | EPM5192JC-2 | EPM5192JC-1N | EPM5192JC | EPM5192JC-ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | [DATA_NEEDED] | CERQUAD-68 (windowed) - same | CERQUAD-68 (windowed) - same | CERQUAD-68 (windowed) - same | CERQUAD-68 (windowed) - same | CERQUAD-68 (windowed) - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Family | MAX 5000 (MAX 5xxx) | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 |
| Macro Cells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Usable Gates | 3750 | 3750 | 3750 | 3750 | 3750 | 3750 |
| Maximum Frequency | 62.5 MHz | 62.5 MHz (same die) | [DATA_NEEDED] | 62.5 MHz (same die) | 62.5 MHz (same die) | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.5 µm CMOS EPROM (UV-erasable) | 0.5 µm CMOS EPROM | 0.5 µm CMOS EPROM | 0.5 µm CMOS EPROM | 0.5 µm CMOS EPROM | 0.5 µm CMOS EPROM |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Programming Software | Altera MAX+PLUS II (legacy) | Altera MAX+PLUS II | Altera MAX+PLUS II | Altera MAX+PLUS II | Altera MAX+PLUS II | Altera MAX+PLUS II |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density MAX 5xxx member with 192 macrocells (vs EPM5128)
- Windowed UV-erasable ceramic package for field re-programming (vs EPM5192GC1 (gold-bumped))
- 100% TTL-compatible 5V I/O without external buffers (vs MAX II EPM240T100C5N)
Design Notes
The EPM5192JC1 requires a regulated 5 V supply on VCC pins. Estimated: with 192 macrocells toggling at 62.5 MHz on a typical load, ICC may reach 200-400 mA depending on toggle rate and output loading. Use bulk decoupling (10 µF tantalum + 0.1 µF ceramic per VCC pin) and a ferrite bead on the supply rail to suppress switching noise. Unlike modern FPGAs, the MAX 5000 has no internal regulator - any ripple on VCC directly modulates the propagation delay.
The CERQUAD-68 windowed ceramic package has J-leads on all four sides. Per the MAX 5000 datasheet, recommended PCB layout uses 1.27 mm pitch pads with thermal relief spokes for wave soldering. Place all decoupling capacitors within 3 mm of VCC pins. The quartz window on top of the package must remain accessible if UV erasure is required - do not place tall components within the window's keep-out zone.
Three common pitfalls: (1) Programming software - the EPM5192JC1 requires MAX+PLUS II legacy software, NOT Quartus Prime; using modern Quartus will fail to compile. (2) Supply voltage - do NOT interface directly to 3.3 V logic; the 5 V TTL outputs exceed 3.3 V CMOS Vih. (3) Sourcing - the part is obsolete and franchised distributor stock is limited; verify CoC traceability when buying from independent brokers. For new designs, migrate to MAX V (5M240ZT100C5N) with appropriate voltage-translation.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in verified web data. EPM5192JC1 was designed in the 1990s before RoHS; for lead-free RoHS-compliant variants, consider EPM5192JC-1N. For MIL-STD-883 aerospace applications, use EPM5192GM883B variant.
