EPM5192LC-2 - 192-Macrocell MAX 5000 CPLD, 45ns, PQCC84 | Altera
MPN: EPM5192LC-2 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $15.2 | $152.00 |
| 100 | $11.8 | $1,180.00 |
| 500 | $9.4 | $4,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.95 | $7,950.00 |
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View Datasheet βEPM5192LC-2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 12 |
| User I/O Pins | 64 |
| Dedicated Input Pins | 7 |
| External Clock Inputs | 1 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 45 ns (typical, -2 speed grade) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 50 MHz |
| Interconnect | Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| Package | PQCC-84 (PLCC-84, J-lead, surface mount) |
| Programming | Non-volatile (EPROM/EEPROM-based, in-system programmable via JTAG) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V (typical MAX 5000 family) |
EPM5192LC-2 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O pin (LAB row 0, macrocell group) |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 9 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 22 | VCC β +5 V supply |
| Pin 23 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 29 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 30 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 31 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 43 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 44 | VCC β +5 V supply |
| Pin 45 | INPUT/GCLK β Dedicated input / global clock |
| Pin 46 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 47 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 48 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 49 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 50 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 51 | INPUT β Dedicated input |
| Pin 52 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 56 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 57 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 58 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 68 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 69 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 70 | VCC β +5 V supply |
| Pin 71 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 72 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 73 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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| Pin 80 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 81 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 82 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 83 | I/O β User I/O pin |
| Pin 84 | I/O β User I/O pin |
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
EPM5192LC-2 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic, Industrial Control Backplane Address Decoding, Military/Aerospace Avionics Subsystem Logic, Legacy Microprocessor Peripheral Interfacing, Test & Measurement Instrument Custom Logic, Automotive Aftermarket ECU Replacement Logic.
Legacy Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic
The EPM5192LC-2 is well-suited to legacy telecom line-card glue logic where its 192 macrocells, 64 user I/Os, and 50 MHz internal frequency provide ample capacity for TDM bus steering, address decoding, and protocol conversion between T1/E1 framers and the host CPU. Its non-volatile EPROM-based configuration means the card powers up in a known valid state β critical for telecom infrastructure that must come online deterministically after a power interruption. The 45 ns tPD comfortably meets setup/hold margins for 8.192 MHz TDM buses and most legacy memory-mapped peripheral interfaces. Designers should note that sourcing this part today requires broker channels; pairing with the Lattice ispMACH 4000 as a second-source is recommended for new designs, but for maintaining installed EOL telecom fleets the EPM5192LC-2 (or its -1 speed-grade variant) remains the lowest-risk replacement.
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Industrial Control Backplane Address Decoding
The EPM5192LC-2 delivers reliable, instant-on address-decoding and bus-control logic for VME/PCI/ISA industrial backplanes where deterministic power-up behavior is mandatory. With 192 macrocells and 12 LABs, designers can implement multi-master arbiter state machines, chip-select generators, and interrupt controllers in a single device, replacing 4-6 discrete PAL/GAL chips. The 45 ns propagation delay supports ISA-bus timing (8 MHz with comfortable margin) and most VMEbus DTB cycles. Its CMOS process and 5 V supply make it tolerant of the industrial input-voltage ranges commonly found on legacy backplanes. For new designs, pair it with the EPM5192LC-1 to gain headroom; for retrofitting existing boards, the EPM5192LC-2 remains functionally identical to its original installation and survives reflow profiles compatible with SnPb and lead-free processes when handled per the original Altera packaging specifications.
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Military/Aerospace Avionics Subsystem Logic
The EPM5192LC-2 (and its military-processed variants such as EPM5192GM-2 and EPM5192JM-2/883B) has historically been qualified into avionics subsystems, missile guidance test fixtures, and naval electronics where its non-volatile, radiation-tolerant EPROM-based CPLD architecture offers deterministic instant-on behavior without needing SRAM-configuration scrubbing. The 192-macrocell capacity suits medium-complexity state machines such as MIL-STD-1553 bus controllers, ARINC 429 interface glue, and radar timing generators. When sourcing for military programs today, the EPM5192GM-2 (883B-processed) is the preferred drop-in, while the -2 commercial part is acceptable for ground-test fixtures and development boards. Designers must verify current DSCC/VMER sourcing status with the franchised distributor; lead times for military-processed variants typically extend 12-26 weeks.
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Legacy Microprocessor Peripheral Interfacing
The EPM5192LC-2 is widely deployed as the interface bridge between legacy microprocessors (Motorola 68000, Intel 8086/80186, Zilog Z80) and peripheral chips lacking modern bus protocols. With 64 user I/O pins and 7 dedicated inputs, the device can implement wait-state generators, bus-transceiver direction controls, DMA acknowledge steering, and interrupt priority encoders in a single chip. The 45 ns tPD comfortably satisfies 68000 bus timing at up to 12 MHz and 80186 timing at up to 8 MHz with full margin. The PQCC-84 (PLCC-84) socketable package simplifies field replacement on legacy boards. For modern designs, the same role can be served by a MAX 7000AE in the same footprint, but for maintaining installed 68000/80186/Z80 systems the EPM5192LC-2 (or its -1 speed-grade variant) remains the lowest-risk replacement with proven long-term reliability data.
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Test & Measurement Instrument Custom Logic
The EPM5192LC-2 is well-suited to custom trigger, sequencing, and front-panel logic inside bench-top test instruments where non-volatile, instant-on behavior is desired over an SRAM-based FPGA. Its 50 MHz internal frequency and 45 ns tPD comfortably generate precision timing sequences, IEEE-488 handshake state machines, and front-panel switch-debounce/encoding logic. The PQCC-84 socketed package simplifies rework during prototype iterations. When designing a new instrument, the Lattice ispMACH 4000 family offers a modern cross-brand alternative but typically in TQFP/QFP packages requiring PCB rework; the EPM5192LC-2 is the recommended drop-in when maintaining an existing instrument design where the PCB footprint is fixed.
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Automotive Aftermarket ECU Replacement Logic
While the EPM5192LC-2 is not AEC-Q100 qualified (Altera never offered this part with automotive PPAP), it has been widely used in aftermarket and grey-market automotive ECU repair shops to replace failed OEM glue-logic CPLDs from the 1990s and early 2000s. With 192 macrocells and 64 I/Os, it can replicate the address decoding, sensor conditioning, and actuator drive timing found in legacy ECUs. Its 5 V supply and commercial temperature range are adequate for under-hood retrofit when paired with proper thermal management. For new automotive designs, AEC-Q100-qualified MAX 7000AE or Lattice ispMACH 4000ZE variants are required; the EPM5192LC-2 should only be used to maintain existing ECU repairs where the OEM CPLD was originally this part. Designers should verify the operating-temperature envelope against the target vehicle's under-hood temperature profile before deployment.
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Recommended Products Summary
Engineering reference data for EPM5192LC-2 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192LC-1 | EPM5192LC | EPM5192GC-2 | EPM5192JC-2 | EPM5192GM-2 | EPM5128JC-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | PQCC-84 | PQCC-84 - same | PQCC-84 - same | PQCC-84 - same | PQCC-84 - same | PQCC-84 - same | PQCC-84 - same |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 128 |
| User I/O Pins | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| LABs | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 45 ns (-2 grade) | 35 ns (-1 grade, faster) | 45 ns | 45 ns | 45 ns | 45 ns | 45 ns |
| Max Internal Frequency | 50 MHz | 60 MHz (faster grade) | 50 MHz | 50 MHz | 50 MHz | 50 MHz | 50 MHz |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (C) | Commercial (C) | Commercial (C) | Extended (ceramic) | Industrial | Military (M) | Industrial |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete (military long-term) | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Faster propagation delay than the -2 grade at identical footprint (vs EPM5192LC-1)
- Same die, ceramic package for prototyping and military/extended temperature (vs EPM5192GC-2)
- Industrial temperature grade at the same footprint (vs EPM5192JC-2)
Design Notes
The EPM5192LC-2 operates from a single +5 V supply; decouple VCC pins (22, 44, 70) with 0.1 Β΅F ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of each VCC pin, plus a single 10 Β΅F tantalum or aluminum polymer bulk capacitor near the package. The MAX 5000 family is sensitive to supply noise during programming β a clean +5 V rail is required for reliable in-system programming via the JTAG port. Estimated: ICC during continuous operation is typically 150-300 mA depending on switching activity; verify with the actual design's toggle rate.
For the PQCC-84 (PLCC-84) socketed design, use a machined-pin socket (e.g., 3M Textool or equivalent) with retention clips to ensure reliable contact through thermal cycling. The J-lead footprint requires a PCB land pattern per JEDEC MO-047; pad dimensions are typically 0.040 x 0.060 inch (1.0 x 1.5 mm) with 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pitch. Place all decoupling capacitors on the same PCB side as the CPLD to minimize loop inductance; via-to-inner-plane stitching should surround the device at 1 mm pitch for EMI suppression.
Do not assume any modern Altera/Intel Quartus toolchain supports the MAX 5000 family β design entry requires the legacy MAX+PLUS II or MAX+PLUS II Baseline tool, which only runs on Windows and is no longer actively maintained. Plan for tool obsolescence when designing new code for this part; archive design files with the BitBlaster or ByteBlaster programming configuration. Also note: the EPM5192 is one-time-programmable (OTP) in its plastic package variant β once programmed, the design cannot be erased; use the ceramic windowed package (EPM5192GC) for prototyping.
Compliance Information
MAX 5000 family predates RoHS; PQCC-84 plastic J-lead package uses tin-lead (SnPb) finish. Not AEC-Q100 qualified β automotive designs should use MAX 7000AE or modern ispMACH equivalents. Reach and conflict-mineral status not published by Altera for this legacy part.
