EPM5192JC2 - 192-Macrocell MAX 5000 CPLD, 45ns, PLCC-68 | Intel / Altera
MPN: EPM5192JC2 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25.2 | $252.00 |
| 100 | $21.75 | $2,175.00 |
| 500 | $18.4 | $9,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $15.9 | $15,900.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM5192JC2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 12 |
| Usable Gates (equivalent) | 6000 |
| Maximum User I/O | 64 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 7 |
| External Clock Inputs | 1 (with shared input/clock capability) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 50 MHz |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 45 ns (speed grade -2) |
| Process Technology | CMOS, UV-erasable |
| Interconnect | Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) |
| Package | PLCC-68 (JC) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (socketable PLCC) |
| Programming | Altera Master Programmer / ByteBlaster via JTAG-style interface |
EPM5192JC2 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (global clock-capable) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 21 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 31 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (global clock-capable) |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 41 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 51 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 52 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 61 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin 68 | VCC — +5V supply |
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
EPM5192JC2 is suitable for 6 applications: VME / PCI Bus Address Decoding, Industrial PLC State-Machine Controller, Peripheral Interface Adapter (Centronics / SCSI / GPIB), Legacy Telecom Backplane Glue Logic, Military / Avionics Legacy Avionics Display Controller, Retro-Computing / Emulation Platform.
VME / PCI Bus Address Decoding
The EPM5192JC2's 192 macrocells and deterministic 45 ns tPD suit it perfectly to VME and legacy PCI address-decoding and chip-select generation. Why it fits: with up to 64 user I/O and 7 dedicated inputs, the part can decode full 24-bit or 32-bit address buses while driving multiple chip-select outputs in parallel. How it is used: the device is programmed as a combinatorial AND/OR decode matrix producing active-low chip-selects for memory and peripheral windows, replacing 4-8 discrete PAL/GAL devices. Performance consideration: the 45 ns propagation delay fits within standard PCI bus access budgets (>=45 ns minimum cycle at 33 MHz) but is too slow for 66 MHz PCI; for the latter, redesign with a MAX II EPM570. The PLCC-68 socket allows factory programming and field replacement, which is mandatory in VME installations with 20+ year service lives.
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Industrial PLC State-Machine Controller
Industrial PLCs rely on deterministic finite state machines for ladder-logic execution and I/O scanning, an ideal application for the EPM5192JC2. Why it fits: the part's 12 LABs each host multiple state-machine macrocells, and the 45 ns tPD is fast enough for 50 MHz ladder-scan rates. The 5-V CMOS I/O is compatible with industrial 24-V optically-isolated logic via standard buffers. How it is used: the CPLD replaces a discrete array of 74LS/74HC PAL-style state machines, executing scan-cycle sequencing, I/O muxing, and alarm-latch logic on a single chip. Performance consideration: the part's 5-V supply and CMOS I/O generate moderate switching noise; place 0.1 uF decoupling on every VCC pin and route clock on a ground-buried microstrip. The PLCC-68 package simplifies field repair in legacy PLCs deployed since the 1990s.
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Peripheral Interface Adapter (Centronics / SCSI / GPIB)
The EPM5192JC2 integrates multiple peripheral-interface glue-logic functions onto a single programmable device, ideal for legacy Centronics parallel ports, SCSI bus controllers, and GPIB (IEEE-488) adapters. Why it fits: with 64 user I/O and 192 macrocells, the device can implement handshaking state machines, data-direction drivers, and interrupt generators for two or three interfaces simultaneously. How it is used: the CPLD is programmed as a multi-protocol bridge, generating REQ/ACK handshakes for Centronics, arbitration logic for SCSI, and talker/listener state machines for GPIB. Performance consideration: 45 ns tPD comfortably meets Centronics strobe timing (>=500 ns) and GPIB handshake requirements (>=2 us), but the 50 MHz fMAX cap rules out high-speed SCSI-3 (>40 MB/s). The socketable PLCC-68 supports field firmware updates via Altera ByteBlaster.
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Legacy Telecom Backplane Glue Logic
Telecom backplanes in legacy TDM switches (T1/E1, ISDN PRI, SS7) require deterministic, instant-on glue logic for bus arbitration, clock distribution, and alarm scanning - exactly the niche the EPM5192JC2 was designed for. Why it fits: its non-volatile UV-EPROM cells provide instant-on operation with no FPGA configuration delay, and the deterministic PIA routing gives fixed propagation delay critical for TDM framing. How it is used: the device generates frame-sync pulses, arbitrates multi-drop TDM buses, and scans alarm-contact inputs with parallel output to a supervisory CPU. Performance consideration: at 1.544 MHz (T1) or 2.048 MHz (E1), the 45 ns tPD offers 25-50x timing margin, so even slower -1 or standard-grade bins suffice. The 5-V CMOS I/O interfaces directly to legacy telecom line-interface units without level translation.
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Military / Avionics Legacy Avionics Display Controller
The EPM5192JC2's MIL-STD-883 screening option (via EPM5192GM883B variants) and 5-V CMOS architecture suit it to military and avionics display controllers that have been in service since the 1990s. Why it fits: the deterministic timing model is essential for radar/sonar scan synchronization, and the part's -55 to +125 C operating range supports avionics bay environments. How it is used: the CPLD drives CRT/LCD deflection amplifiers, generates timing for HUD/HIS overlays, and arbitrates MIL-STD-1553 databus interfaces. Performance consideration: at typical avionics refresh rates (50-60 Hz), the 50 MHz fMAX headroom is enormous; the limiting factor is I/O toggle rate, not internal logic. The PLCC-68 ceramic-windowed variant (EPM5192GC) supports field re-programmability, critical for avionics software updates.
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Retro-Computing / Emulation Platform
Hobbyists and academic retro-computing projects use the EPM5192JC2 to recreate vintage logic boards that originally used discrete PAL/GAL chips, taking advantage of its PLCC-68 socket-friendly form factor and JTAG programming. Why it fits: the 192-macrocell capacity emulates 8-12 legacy 20-pin PAL devices in a single chip, dramatically simplifying board layout, while UV-erasable variants allow iterative development. How it is used: the part is programmed with vintage address-decoder equations or state-machine code ported from original PAL datasheets, then dropped into the original socket on a reproduction IBM PC, Apple II, or arcade-game logic board. Performance consideration: vintage systems run at 4-25 MHz, so the 45 ns tPD offers 4-10x timing margin. The PLCC-68 footprint matches many 1990s-era motherboard chip-select arrays exactly.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192JC2 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192JC | EPM5192JC-1 | EPM5192JC1 | EPM5192JC-ES | EPM5192GC-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera |
| Package | PLCC-68 (JC) | PLCC-68 - same | PLCC-68 - same | PLCC-68 - same | PLCC-68 - same | PLCC-68 - same |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Speed Grade | -2 (fastest) | Standard (slowest) | -1 (medium) | -1 (commercial) | Engineering sample | -1 (ceramic) |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 45 ns | 55 ns (+22%) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | 45 ns | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 50 MHz | 40 MHz (-20%) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | 50 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Program/Erase Method | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM (ceramic window) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest speed grade within the EPM5192 family (vs EPM5192JC)
- Largest macrocell count in MAX 5000 family (vs EPM5128JC-2)
- Socket-compatible PLCC-68 enables factory programming (vs EPM5192GM-2 (PGA))
- Single global clock with shared input capability (vs EPM5064JC-1)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 5.0 V VCC, 50 MHz fMAX, and 50% I/O toggle, the EPM5192JC2 draws approximately 150-250 mA ICC. Place one 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor on each of the four GND/VCC pin pairs (pins 11/68, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61 are designated GND in the PLCC-68 outline). Add a bulk 10 uF tantalum at the board entry point. The MAX 5000 family does not have power-on-reset, so an external POR supervisor (e.g., MAX811) is recommended for applications where undefined-state macrocell output during VCC ramp could affect downstream logic.
The PLCC-68 footprint requires a JEDEC-standard PLCC-68 socket (e.g., AMP 822516-1 or equivalent) for production programming and field replacement. For hand-soldered prototypes, use a PLCC-to-DIP adapter or solder directly with hot-air; however, the J-lead pitch (1.27 mm) is fine-pitched and prone to solder bridges if not experienced. Keep high-speed clock traces (GCLK1, used as global clock input) on an inner stripline layer with continuous ground plane reference, length-matched to within 2 mm if driving multiple registers. Place the ByteBlaster header on a 10-pin 0.1-inch male connector near the device for in-system programming.
Common pitfalls when using the EPM5192JC2: (1) Do not confuse the speed-grade -2 (45 ns) with -1 or unsuffixed (55 ns); the timing closure impact is significant. (2) The MAX 5000 family uses 5-V VCC only - 3.3-V operation requires the separate EPM5192LC variant. (3) UV-erasable parts must be erased under a UV lamp (wavelength 253.7 nm, 12-15 mW/cm^2) for 20-30 minutes before re-programming; partial erasure causes intermittent logic errors. (4) Do not exceed 64 mA sink or 32 mA source per output; the part does not have PCI-compliant drive strength, so external buffering is required for PCI bus applications.
Place the EPM5192JC2 close to the bus or device it is decoding for, keeping all decode-output traces under 50 mm to avoid transmission-line effects. Group all input pins on one side of the package and outputs on the opposite side to simplify routing and reduce crosstalk. Use a 4-layer PCB with dedicated VCC (5 V) and GND planes; route I/O signals on the top layer over a continuous ground reference. For military/avionics applications using the 883B variant, follow Altera's derating guidelines for thermal cycling and add conformal coating to the PLCC-68 package.
Compliance Information
MAX 5000 family was introduced before RoHS; original PLCC-68 packages use tin-lead (SnPb) plating and are non-RoHS. RoHS-compliant variants (Pb-free) may exist as factory specials but are not mainstream. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (automotive); use MAX V AEC-Q100 parts for automotive. 883B screening variants (EPM5192GM883B) are MIL-STD-883 compliant.
