EPM5192JI - 192 Macrocell MAX 5000 EPLD | Altera | 84-Pin PLCC
MPN: EPM5192JI ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.2 | $162.00 |
| 100 | $13.85 | $1,385.00 |
| 500 | $11.4 | $5,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.75 | $9,750.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM5192JI Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | EPLD (UV-erasable CMOS Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 12 |
| User I/O Pins | 64 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 7 |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 55 ns |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V to 5.25 V (nominal 5 V) |
| Technology | CMOS EPROM, UV-erasable |
| Package | 84-pin PLCC (windowed, J-suffix ceramic) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (industrial, I-suffix) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (PLCC socket recommended for UV erasure) |
| Programming Method | Altera MAX 5000 programming algorithm (device programmer) |
| Erasure Method | UV exposure through windowed package |
EPM5192JI 84-pin plcc (windowed, j-suffix ceramic) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM5192JI (84-pin plcc (windowed, j-suffix ceramic) 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 EPM5192JI.
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
EPM5192JI is suitable for 6 applications: 5V PCI Bus Glue Logic, Microprocessor Address Decoder, Custom State Machine Controller, Industrial Controller I/O Expansion, Telecom Line Card Interface, Legacy VME/VXI Card Integration.
5V PCI Bus Glue Logic
The EPM5192JI consolidates PCI bus arbitration, interrupt steering, and address decoding into a single 192-macrocell device, replacing 4-6 discrete 22V10 PALs on a typical motherboard or add-in card. Its 64 user I/O pins comfortably handle 32-bit PCI address/data plus sideband signals, and the 5V TTL-compatible I/Os are fully PCI 5V compliant per the MAX 5000 datasheet. Designers should budget 4.75-5.25V supply tolerance and add bulk decoupling at the PLCC socket for noise-free operation. Companion: 74FCT245 bus transceivers, 74FCT574 latches for registered outputs.
Recommended
Microprocessor Address Decoder
In 80x86, 68k, and PowerPC embedded systems, the EPM5192JI decodes full 24- or 32-bit address buses into chip-select and interrupt acknowledge outputs, replacing cascaded 16L8/20L8 GALs with one part. The 12 LABs deliver abundant product-term capacity for complex memory maps with multiple wait-state and bank-switching zones. With 7 dedicated inputs the device accommodates address plus qualifier signals without consuming user I/O. Companion: 74FCT138 for undecoded peripherals, 74HC573 for address latching.
Recommended
Custom State Machine Controller
Engineers use the EPM5192JI to implement complex finite state machines with 32-64 states, multiplexed datapath control, and encoded output waveforms - replacing thousands of gates of TTL or dozens of PALs. Each of the 192 macrocells hosts a flip-flop with separate clock, reset, and preset, giving designers granular state-encoding freedom. The predictable 55ns pin-to-pin delay supports sampling rates up to ~18 MHz in synchronous designs. Companion: 74HC245 bus drivers, 74FCT74 dual D flip-flops for skew matching.
Recommended
Industrial Controller I/O Expansion
In PLC-style industrial controllers, the EPM5192JI multiplexes sensor inputs, drives relay and SSR control outputs, and implements safety-interlock logic on a single 5V part. Its 64 I/O pins handle 32-input/32-output modules easily, and the industrial -40 to +125C operating range (I-suffix) is rated for cabinet and chassis environments. UV erasure allows last-minute firmware changes during factory commissioning. Companion: TLP281 optocouplers for isolation, ULN2003 driver arrays.
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Telecom Line Card Interface
Telecom line cards of the late 1990s and early 2000s used the EPM5192JI for T1/E1 framer glue logic, timeslot assignment, and HDLC channel routing, leveraging its high I/O count and 5V PCI-compliant interface to upstream ASICs. The 12 LABs efficiently implement per-channel state machines for signaling and alarming. Industrial temperature grade supports controlled-environment central offices. Companion: DS2155 T1/E1 framer, DS21372 LIU, 5V LDO regulators.
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Legacy VME/VXI Card Integration
VMEbus and VXI instrumentation cards integrated in the 1990s use the EPM5192JI for bus arbitration, interrupt acknowledge, and address decode across the 32-bit VMEbus. The part's 64 I/O pins absorb the full D-size VME connector plus local bus transceivers, and the 5V TTL interface matches the VMEbus electrical spec natively. Windowed packages allow last-time-buy firmware updates. Companion: DS96F174C RS-485 drivers, 74FCT16245 transceivers, 5V supervisory reset ICs.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192JI — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192JC | EPM5192GI | EPM5192GM/883B | EPM5192GC-1 | EPM5192GC-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 84-pin PLCC (windowed, ceramic) | 84-pin PLCC (plastic) - same footprint | 84-pin PLCC (windowed, ceramic) - same | 84-pin PLCC (windowed, ceramic) - same | 84-pin PLCC (plastic) - same footprint | 84-pin PLCC (plastic) - same footprint |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| User I/O Pins | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (industrial) | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) | -40 C to +125 C (industrial) | -55 C to +125 C (military) | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) |
| Package Material | Windowed ceramic (UV-erasable) | Plastic (one-time programmable) | Windowed ceramic (UV-erasable) | Windowed ceramic (UV-erasable) | Plastic (one-time programmable) | Plastic (one-time programmable) |
| Speed Grade | Standard (55 ns tpd) | Standard | Standard | Standard | -1 (faster) | -2 (slower) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature windowed ceramic package (vs EPM5192JC)
- Military-grade 883B processing available (vs EPM5192GM/883B)
- Higher density than MAX 5000 predecessors (vs EPM5130JI)
Design Notes
Estimated: At 5V VCC, 64 I/O pins each toggling at 1 MHz with 50 pF load, the EPM5192JI draws approximately 80 mA from logic plus I/O switching, dissipating roughly 0.4 W. In a windowed ceramic 84-pin PLCC with theta_JA near 50 C/W, junction temperature rises only 20 C above ambient, so no heatsink is required. Verify by measuring VCC current on the prototype; if it exceeds 150 mA, reduce clock frequency or I/O count to stay within the commercial/industrial junction limit of 150 C.
Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VCC pin (4-6 pins on the 84-pin PLCC) and a 10 uF tantalum bulk capacitor at the socket supply entry. Keep the PLCC socket footprint compatible with both windowed (J-suffix) and plastic (C-suffix) packages so that engineering prototypes can use windowed parts for UV erasure, while production units use cheaper plastic one-time-programmable parts. Maintain a 3 mm clearance around the package window for the UV eraser lamp.
Do not assume the EPM5192JI's I/O pins are 3.3 V tolerant - the MAX 5000 family uses 5 V TTL inputs with VIH min at 2.0 V and VIL max at 0.8 V. Mixing 3.3 V logic directly will violate VIL and cause intermittent failures. Use a 74LVC245 or 74HCT245 level shifter between 3.3 V devices and the EPM5192JI inputs. Also, respect the 4.75-5.25 V supply tolerance specified in the datasheet; operation below 4.75 V reduces noise margin and may cause programming-margin failures during in-system programming.
At output toggle rates above 10 MHz, the 84-pin PLCC lead inductance (~5 nH per pin) and 50 pF PCB trace capacitance form LC resonances near 100 MHz that can ring above VCC or below GND. Add 22-33 ohm series damping resistors on clock and high-speed outputs, and keep traces shorter than 50 mm. For multi-card systems, source-terminate clock lines at the driver end with 33 ohm to match the PLCC output impedance.
Compliance Information
EPM5192JI predates RoHS effective dates and uses tin-lead solder terminations in a ceramic PLCC, so RoHS 2 (2011) compliance is not applicable. Reach, halogen, and conflict-minerals status not published by Altera for this legacy part.
