EPM5192LC-M148A - Altera MAX 5000 EPLD 192-Macrocell | Altera
MPN: EPM5192LC-M148A β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.2 | $162.00 |
| 100 | $13.95 | $1,395.00 |
| 500 | $12.1 | $6,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.85 | $10,850.00 |
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View Datasheet βEPM5192LC-M148A Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | MAX 5000 |
| Product Type | EPLD (UV-Erasable / OTP Complex PLD) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| User I/O Pins | 148 |
| Package Code | M148A (148-pin) |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| Speed Grade | LC (low-power CMOS) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| I/O Tolerance | 5 V |
| Programmability | UV-erasable / OTP |
| Programming Toolchain | MAX+PLUS II (legacy) / Quartus compatibility varies |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Manufacturer | Altera Corporation (now Intel Programmable Solutions Group) |
| Functional Category | Programmable Logic IC / CPLD |
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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-M148A is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Industrial Control Logic Replacement, Telecom Backplane Glue Logic, Microprocessor Address Decoding, Peripheral Bus Bridge / Interface Logic, Power-Up Configuration Sequencing for ASIC/FPGA Systems, Aerospace / Avionics Legacy Maintenance.
Legacy Industrial Control Logic Replacement
The EPM5192LC-M148A's 192 macrocells and 148 user I/O pins make it a strong fit for replacing dozens of discrete 74LS/74HC logic packages on legacy industrial control boards. Its UV-erasable / OTP non-volatile architecture means the design powers up in a known deterministic state within nanoseconds, critical for fail-safe industrial PLC backplanes where SRAM-based FPGAs cannot tolerate configuration delays. The 5-V tolerant I/O allows direct interfacing to 5-V sensor and actuator drivers without level shifters, simplifying retrofits of older factory-floor equipment. Because the part is from the mature MAX 5000 family, it is widely second-sourced through brokers for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) of installed machinery.
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Telecom Backplane Glue Logic
The EPM5192LC-M148A is well suited to telecom backplane glue logic because its wide I/O count can bridge multiple parallel buses on a single non-volatile device. Its deterministic tPD/tCO timing across 192 macrocells allows precise bus-arbitration and address-decoding logic without the jitter and configuration latency of an FPGA. The 148-pin package supports 16-bit and 32-bit wide address and data buses with spare pins for parity, interrupts, and chip-select signals. For legacy telecom systems still in service, the EPM5192LC-M148A provides a known-stable logic element with predictable timing and broad broker availability for emergency repair scenarios.
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Microprocessor Address Decoding
With 192 macrocells, the EPM5192LC-M148A can decode the full 24-bit or 32-bit address space of legacy 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microprocessors in a single device. Each macrocell can implement a sum-of-products decode equation, replacing entire banks of discrete AND/OR gate packages. The 148 user I/O pins comfortably support the chip-select fan-out typical of Motorola 68000, Intel 8086, or Zilog Z80-based designs, plus peripheral control lines. Power-on deterministic decoding eliminates the boot race condition that occurs when SRAM FPGAs are used for chip-select generation in cold-start microprocessor systems.
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Peripheral Bus Bridge / Interface Logic
The EPM5192LC-M148A acts as a flexible protocol bridge between legacy 5-V peripherals and modern 3.3-V controllers because every I/O is 5-V tolerant and the macrocell fabric can implement parallel state machines in hardware. Engineers frequently use it to translate ISA bus signals to custom peripheral interfaces, generate timing waveforms for parallel-port peripherals, or emulate proprietary bus protocols no longer supported by modern ASICs. The 192-macrocell capacity covers most ISA-to-PCI bridge glue designs, and the 148-pin count leaves headroom for status LEDs, debug headers, and boundary-scan JTAG pins on the production board.
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Power-Up Configuration Sequencing for ASIC/FPGA Systems
The EPM5192LC-M148A is ideal for power-up configuration sequencing because it is non-volatile and powers up in a defined state within nanoseconds, while SRAM-based FPGAs need milliseconds to load their bitstream. Using its 192 macrocells and 148 I/O pins, designers implement a multi-rail power sequencer that asserts enable signals to downstream DC-DC converters in a controlled order, monitors PGOOD flags, and holds downstream FPGAs in reset until all rails are stable. The OTP architecture guarantees the sequencer itself cannot be misprogrammed by supply transients, a key requirement for safety-critical and aerospace electronics.
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Aerospace / Avionics Legacy Maintenance
The EPM5192LC-M148A family sees continued demand in aerospace and avionics MRO because many legacy flight-control and instrument panels were designed around MAX 5000 EPLDs that are still fielded today. The MIL-processed EPM5192GM/883B and industrial-grade EPM5192JI variants share the same die and footprint, simplifying DO-254-qualified repair workflows. The 192-macrocell capacity is sufficient for ARINC 429 bus decoding, discrete-to-digital conversion, and redundant control logic on flight-deck instrumentation where re-design is cost-prohibitive.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192LC-M148A β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192LC-M091A | EPM5192LC-M089A | EPM5192LC | EPM5192GM/883B | EPM5192JI |
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| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 148-pin (M148A) | 148-pin (M091A) - same | 148-pin (M089A) - same | 148-pin (LC) - same | 148-pin (GM/883B) - same | 148-pin (JI) - same |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| User I/O Pins | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
| Process / Speed Grade | LC (low-power CMOS) | LC (same) | LC (same) | LC (same) | GM (MIL-STD-883) | JI (industrial temp) |
| Temperature Grade | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | Commercial | Military (MIL-STD-883) | Industrial |
| Programming Method | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP |
| Lifecycle Status (2026) | NRND / broker stock | NRND / broker stock | NRND / broker stock | NRND / broker stock | NRND / MIL aftermarket | NRND / broker stock |
| Typical qty-1 Broker Price (USD) | ~$18.50 | ~$18.50 | ~$19.00 | ~$16.00 | ~$85.00 (MIL premium) | ~$22.00 |
Key Differentiators
- Highest macrocell count in the MAX 5000 family (vs EPM5130 / EPM5128 / EPM5064 / EPM5032 / EPM5016)
- 148-pin M148A package supports widest bus interfaces (vs EPM5192GM / EPM5192JC (smaller-pin packages))
- Non-volatile UV/OTP architecture powers up in known state (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g. Cyclone, MAX 10))
Design Notes
Because the EPM5192LC-M148A is a legacy Altera MAX 5000 part, modern Intel Quartus Prime versions no longer support it; design entry must use the legacy MAX+PLUS II toolchain or an older Quartus release that still includes MAX 5000 device support. Engineers porting a new design should plan tooling migration up-front and archive the original MAX+PLUS II project files because the latest Quartus toolchains will refuse to open MAX 5000 projects silently.
The MAX 5000 family draws all I/O current from VCC; place at least one 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor per VCC pin (typically three VCC pins on a 148-pin MAX 5000 die) and a bulk 10 uF tantalum near the supply entry. UV-erasable parts in particular are sensitive to VCC droop during programming pulses - if you are erasing through a quartz window, ensure the programming supply is well regulated to within 5 percent of nominal.
Estimated: on a 4-layer PCB with 148 pins in a PGA-style footprint, allow at least 6 oz copper or a copper pour under the package to dissipate the LC variant's typical 0.5-1.5 W quiescent power; the exact theta_JA is package-dependent and should be checked against the Altera MAX 5000 datasheet. Pin 1 marker placement must match the original Altera package diagram (top-left with the dot marker) - a mirrored footprint will not program or operate correctly because the JTAG and configuration pins are position-sensitive.
Although the MAX 5000 outputs are 5-V TTL-compatible, fast edges on heavily loaded address/data buses (above 8 mA per pin) can produce significant ground bounce. Place the EPM5192LC-M148A's GND pins directly above a solid ground plane and use short traces to high-current outputs; if the design toggles 32-bit-wide buses at high frequency, consider a 33-ohm source-termination resistor on each byte group to control ringing.
Compliance Information
Compliance data not present in verified web sources - MAX 5000 family predates widespread RoHS reporting and the LC suffix denotes CMOS process, not lead-free status. MIL-processed variants (EPM5192GM/883B) carry MIL-STD-883 processing certification rather than commercial compliance marks.
