EP1810GM883B - 48-Macrocell EPLD, 5V CMOS, 883B Military | Altera
MPN: EP1810GM883B ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $185 | $185.00 |
| 10 | $168.5 | $1,685.00 |
| 100 | $152 | $15,200.00 |
| 250 | $138.75 | $34,687.50 |
| 500 | $125.4 | $62,700.00 |
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| Device Family | EP1810 (Classic EPLD) |
| Macrocells | 48 |
| User Flip-Flops | Up to 64 |
| Total Inputs | 60 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 12 |
| I/O Pins | 48 (bidirectional, tri-state) |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 50 ns max |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Technology | CMOS, UV-erasable |
| Operating Temperature | -55 °C to +125 °C (Military, MIL-STD-883B) |
| Package Type | Ceramic Pin Grid Array (PGA), 84 pins |
| Package Designator | GM (ceramic PGA) |
| Processing Level | MIL-STD-883B (Class B) |
| Programming Method | UV-erasable / Altera programming hardware |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole (PGA socket or PCB through-hole) |
| Logic Family | TTL-compatible I/O |
EP1810GM883B gm (ceramic pga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1810GM883B (gm (ceramic pga) package) with 48 (bidirectional, tri-state) 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 EP1810GM883B.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 48 (bidirectional, tri-state) 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
EP1810GM883B is suitable for 6 applications: Military Avionics Bus Interface, Missile Guidance Electronics, Ruggedized Industrial Controllers, Legacy Telecom Infrastructure, Defense Radar Signal Processing Front-End, Spacecraft Subsystem Controllers.
Military Avionics Bus Interface
The EP1810GM883B's MIL-STD-883B Class B screening and 48 macrocells make it well-suited for legacy MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 bus-interface glue logic in military avionics. The 50 ns tPD and TTL-compatible I/O interface cleanly with cold-spare transceivers, while the 48 I/O pins handle parallel discrete signals without external bus switches. Designers typically pair this EPLD with MIL-PRF-38535 qualified transceivers and use the 12 dedicated inputs for chip-select decoding across multiple peripheral banks. The 883B processing guarantees operation across -55 °C to +125 °C with full traceability - mandatory for DO-254 design assurance Level A/B flight-critical systems.
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Missile Guidance Electronics
In missile guidance and control subsystems, the EP1810GM883B's hermetic 84-pin ceramic PGA package and 883B burn-in screening deliver the long-term reliability needed for tactical and strategic missile programs. The 48 macrocells implement guidance-law state machines, sensor-fusion glue logic, and actuator drive-control sequencing, while the 60 inputs aggregate IMU, seeker, and fuze discrete signals. Designers leverage the EPLD's predictable 50 ns timing for hard-real-time control loops and benefit from Altera's Classic architecture's radiation-tolerance heritage in atmospheric-flight environments.
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Ruggedized Industrial Controllers
Long-lifecycle industrial controllers in oil-and-gas, nuclear-plant safety systems, and railway signaling use the EP1810GM883B as a form-fit-function replacement for end-of-life Altera Classic EPLDs, extending equipment service life by 15-20 years. The 5 V CMOS operation and TTL-compatible I/O interface directly with legacy 5 V ASICs, microcontrollers, and optocouplers, eliminating the need for level shifters. The 883B screening ensures continued operation in high-vibration, high-temperature, and high-humidity environments where commercial CPLDs would degrade. Engineers benefit from the EPLD's 100 MHz internal flip-flop toggle frequency for pulse-train generation and encoder decoding.
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Legacy Telecom Infrastructure
Telecom central-office equipment and ruggedized outside-plant cabinets from the 1990s-2000s rely on the EP1810GM883B's proven 5 V CMOS architecture for address decoding, time-slot assignment, and backplane glue logic in legacy T1/E1 and SONET/SDH multiplexers. The 48 bidirectional I/O pins handle parallel backplane buses, while the 12 dedicated inputs accept high-priority interrupts without consuming macrocell resources. Sustaining these telecom systems requires 883B-qualified EPLDs because commercial parts fail IEC 60068 vibration and thermal-cycling tests; the EP1810GM883B's MIL-STD-883B screening exceeds telecom environmental requirements with comfortable margin.
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Defense Radar Signal Processing Front-End
Defense radar systems use the EP1810GM883B for timing-and-control glue logic between ADC front-ends, FPGA processors, and RF switch matrices. The 48 macrocells generate programmable timing waveforms, range-gate pulses, and PRF (pulse repetition frequency) selectors, while the deterministic 50 ns tPD ensures precise synchronization between transmitter and receiver chains. The 883B Class B screening supports deployment in ground-based, shipboard, and airborne radar platforms where MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification is mandatory. The ceramic PGA package handles the thermal-cycling stress of military radar enclosures without delamination.
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Spacecraft Subsystem Controllers
Low-Earth-orbit and geostationary spacecraft use the EP1810GM883B for command-and-data-handling subsystem glue logic, where its Altera Classic EPLD architecture's heritage in space applications and MIL-STD-883B Class B screening provide the radiation-tolerance margin and traceability required for long-duration missions. The 48 I/O pins aggregate telemetry channels and discrete commands, while the 12 dedicated inputs handle critical interrupts from attitude sensors and power-supply monitors. Designers appreciate the deterministic timing for time-tagged telemetry formatting, and the ceramic PGA package supports the outgassing requirements of vacuum-qualified assemblies.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1810GM883 | EP1810GM/883B | EP1810GC-35 | EP1810GC-35AB | EP1810GI-45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | 84-pin Ceramic PGA (GM) | 84-pin Ceramic PGA (GM) - same | 84-pin Ceramic PGA (GM) - same | 84-pin Ceramic PGA (GC) - same | 84-pin Ceramic PGA (GC) - same | 84-pin Ceramic PGA (GI) - same |
| Macrocells | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 50 ns max | 50 ns max | 50 ns max | 35 ns max | 35 ns max | 45 ns max |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| MIL-STD-883B Screening | Class B | No (commercial) | Class B | No (commercial) | AB screening | Industrial |
| Operating Temperature | -55 °C to +125 °C | 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial) | -55 °C to +125 °C | 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial) | -40 °C to +85 °C (extended) | -40 °C to +85 °C (industrial) |
| Bidirectional I/O Pins | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Key Differentiators
- Full MIL-STD-883B Class B screening with burn-in and traceability (vs EP1810GM883)
- Faster propagation delay option available in same family (vs EP1810GC-35)
- Hermetic ceramic package reliability for long-lifecycle programs (vs EP1810GI-45)
Design Notes
The EP1810GM883B operates from a single 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply; VCC pins must all be connected and decoupled with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors placed as close to the package pins as possible, plus a bulk 10-47 µF tantalum or aluminum electrolytic capacitor at the board's power entry. Estimate: a 100 mA worst-case ICC at 5 V yields 0.5 W dissipation; the ceramic PGA package's thermal resistance (θJA approximately 30-40 °C/W in still air) supports operation to 125 °C ambient without external heatsinking. Designers must hold all input voltages within the 0 V to VCC range - inputs above VCC or below GND risk latch-up and permanent damage.
Unused inputs on the EP1810GM883B must be tied to VCC or GND - never left floating - to prevent supply-current noise and oscillation in the CMOS input buffers. Programming must be performed with Altera's legacy programming hardware (e.g., MasterBlaster or ByteBlaster with the EP1810 JEDEC file); modern Altera/Intel Quartus programmers do not support the Classic EPLD family. When migrating to a 3.3 V system, level-shifters are required because the EP1810GM883B is not 3.3 V tolerant - a common redesign mistake is to assume legacy 5 V CMOS inputs accept 3.3 V logic levels without threshold issues.
The 84-pin ceramic PGA package requires a matching PGA socket (e.g., machine-pin or solder-tail) or through-hole PCB footprint with 0.1-inch pin grid spacing. For MIL-STD-883B Class B applications, use a hermetic PGA socket with gold-plated contacts to maintain reliability across thermal cycling. Keep high-speed output traces short (<50 mm) and add 22-33 Ω series termination at the EPLD output to dampen reflections when driving backplane buses. Connect all VCC and GND pins; the 84-pin PGA typically dedicates 8-12 pins to power and ground for low-impedance distribution.
Compliance Information
MIL-STD-883B Class B processing confirmed (military-grade). RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status not specified in the verified web data; ceramic PGA packages for military use often contain lead-bearing solder (Sn63/Pb37) and are typically exempt from RoHS under military/aerospace carve-outs. AEC-Q100 not applicable (this is a military EPLD, not an automotive IC).
