EPM5192LC-M205A - 192-Macrocell MAX 5000 CPLD | Altera
MPN: EPM5192LC-M205A ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342.00 |
| 100 | $29.85 | $2,985.00 |
| 500 | $26.4 | $13,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $23.75 | $23,750.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM5192LC-M205A Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 12 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 7 |
| I/O Pins | 64 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 55 ns |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V |
| Technology | CMOS EPROM (UV-erasable / OTP) |
| Programmable Interconnect | Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) |
| Global Clock Inputs | 1 |
| Package Type | 205-pin (M205A) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Memory | UV-erasable / OTP EPROM |
EPM5192LC-M205A 205-pin (m205a) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EPM5192LC-M205A (205-pin (m205a) 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 EPM5192LC-M205A.
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
EPM5192LC-M205A is suitable for 6 applications: 5V Industrial Control Glue Logic, VME/PCI Bus Address Decoding, Aerospace/Defense State Machine Replacement, Legacy 5V Microcontroller Bus Bridge, Telecom Backplane Control Plane Logic, Test & Measurement Instrument Front-End.
5V Industrial Control Glue Logic
The EPM5192LC-M205A's 192 macrocells, 64 I/O pins, and 5V supply tolerance make it a direct fit for industrial control glue logic. The 55 ns tPD through the uniform PIA is fast enough for 16-bit address decoding and handshake logic between microcontrollers and peripherals, while the OTP EPROM configuration ensures instant-on behavior with no external boot PROM. Compared with discrete 74LS glue, this part replaces 15-25 SSI/MSI packages in a single 205-pin device, simplifying the BOM and improving noise immunity on noisy factory floors.
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VME/PCI Bus Address Decoding
The EPM5192LC-M205A's 64 I/O pins and 192 macrocells provide ample logic for VMEbus and PCI address decoding in legacy 5V backplane systems. Each macrocell's 36 product terms can implement multi-level chip-select equations in a single pass, eliminating the propagation-delay skew of cascaded 74F138 decoders. The device's 5V tolerance lets it sit directly on a 5V VMEbus without level shifters, and the deterministic 55 ns tPD makes worst-case address-to-CS latency easy to budget at 8 MHz VMEbus and 33 MHz PCI frequencies.
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Aerospace/Defense State Machine Replacement
Long-lifecycle aerospace and defense platforms require programmable logic that retains configuration through power cycles and survives extreme temperatures - exactly what the EPM5192LC-M205A provides via its UV-erasable/OTP EPROM. The 205-pin package offers sufficient I/O for redundant channel interfaces, while the deterministic timing through the PIA simplifies DO-254 / MIL-HDBK-454 certification evidence. For airborne and naval retrofits, the EPM5192GM/883B screened variant is preferred for -55C to +125C operation.
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Legacy 5V Microcontroller Bus Bridge
When bridging an 8-bit or 16-bit microcontroller to legacy peripherals with mismatched bus timing, the EPM5192LC-M205A acts as a fully deterministic bus translator. Its 192 macrocells can implement bidirectional buffers, wait-state generators, and chip-select decoders in a single device, replacing several discrete PALs. The 5V VCC and 5V-tolerant I/O let it connect directly to 8051, 68HC11, or Z80 buses without external level shifting, simplifying board layout and lowering BOM cost.
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Telecom Backplane Control Plane Logic
Telecom backplanes built around 5V logic families benefit from the EPM5192LC-M205A's deterministic timing for control-plane functions such as clock muxing, fanout control, and alarm aggregation. The 64 I/O pins can monitor and drive multiple line cards, while the 192 macrocells allow up to 96 state-machine flip-flops per device. The OTP EPROM configuration eliminates the risk of SRAM-based FPGAs failing to configure during brown-outs, an important reliability requirement for always-on telecom systems.
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Test & Measurement Instrument Front-End
Bench-top test and measurement instruments often need custom sequencing logic for relays, ADCs, and front-panel switches - an ideal use case for the EPM5192LC-M205A. Its 192 macrocells can sequence scan-list switches, trigger generators, and analog multiplexers, while the 64 I/O pins allow direct connection to 5V CMOS front-panel I/O. The 55 ns tPD through the uniform PIA delivers deterministic relay-timing and trigger-accuracy behavior that is hard to achieve with discrete SSI logic.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192LC-M205A — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192JC | EPM5192GC | EPM5192GM/883B | EPM5192LC-2 | EPM5192LC-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 205-pin (M205A) | 205-pin (J205) - same | 205-pin (G205) - same | 205-pin (G205) - same | 205-pin (M205A) - same | 205-pin (M205A) - same |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns | Faster speed grade | 25 ns |
| I/O Pins | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Commercial | Military | Military (MIL-STD-883B) | Commercial | Commercial |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Same-die 205-pin ceramic military variant available (vs EPM5192GC)
- Faster speed-grade upgrade path (vs EPM5192LC-25)
- MIL-STD-883B screened variant for high-reliability programs (vs EPM5192GM/883B)
Design Notes
The EPM5192LC-M205A requires a stable 5V VCC supply. Decouple VCC with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of each VCC pin, plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or aluminum polymer capacitor at the supply entry. During in-system programming (ISP), VCC must remain within +/-5 percent of nominal or the EPROM write may fail and require UV erasure. Idle current on a programmed device is essentially zero because the CMOS EPROM cells draw no DC bias once charged.
Route all 64 I/O signals with matched trace lengths where bus timing matters, because the 55 ns tPD through the PIA is uniform only for the internal interconnect, not for board-level skew. Keep clock and asynchronous reset traces short and isolated from high-current switching nets. Provide a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane beneath the 205-pin package to minimize EMI and ensure the JTAG TCK/TMS signals remain clean during in-system programming.
Do not assume that any 192-macrocell Altera MAX 5000 part is automatically a drop-in replacement: package pinout varies between -LC (plastic), -GC (ceramic), -GM (ceramic Mil), and -JM (J-lead Mil) suffixes. The 'M205A' suffix specifically denotes a 205-pin plastic commercial-temperature package; substituting a 148-pin (-M148A) or 84-pin (-M091A) variant removes I/O and breaks the PCB land pattern. Also, OTP variants cannot be re-programmed, so always keep one socketed unit for prototyping revisions.
Compliance Information
Compliance data was not present in the Verified Web Data provided. The MAX 5000 family predates widespread RoHS documentation, and the M205A plastic package may or may not be RoHS-compliant depending on date code. Contact the distributor for lot-specific compliance certificates.
