EPM5128GM/883 - 128-Macrocell MAX 5000 CPLD | Altera | Military
MPN: EPM5128GM/883 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 10 | $255 | $2,550.00 |
| 100 | $215 | $21,500.00 |
| 250 | $188 | $47,000.00 |
| 500 | $162 | $81,000.00 |
EPM5128GM/883 Overview
A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic IC that uses a sum-of-products architecture with a global interconnect fabric to implement combinational and sequential logic. CPLDs sit in the hierarchy between simple PLDs (PALs/GALs) and SRAM-based FPGAs, providing deterministic timing, instant-on configuration from on-chip EPROM cells, and high fan-in macrocell structures. The MAX 5000 family was one of Altera's first high-density erasable CPLD lines, built on a UV-erasable CMOS EPROM process that allowed field re-programming via windowed ceramic packages.
Key features of the EPM5128GM/883 include 128 macrocells with up to 5,000 usable gates, 100% factory-tested operation over the military -55C to +125C temperature range, JTAG-compliant boundary-scan test support, and programmable power management with macrocell-level clock-enable control. The 192-pin ceramic PGA package provides mechanical robustness for high-shock and high-vibration environments typical of avionics and defense electronics.
Architecturally, the EPM5128GM/883 uses Altera's classic Logic Array Block (LAB) and Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) structure, with each macrocell containing a programmable AND/OR array feeding a configurable flip-flop. Configuration data is stored in on-chip EPROM cells, enabling the part to retain its logic pattern without external memory and to be re-programmed after UV erasure through the ceramic windowed package.
Typical applications include military avionics bus interfaces, radar signal preprocessing, missile guidance logic, naval combat-system glue logic, and space-grade digital control. The combination of high density, MIL-STD-883 screening, and non-volatile EPROM configuration makes the EPM5128GM/883 particularly suited to long-lifecycle defense programs where component stability and traceability outweigh the need for state-of-the-art density.
Designers should note that the EPM5128GM/883 uses 5 V TTL-compatible I/O and requires a +12 V VPP programming supply during device programming; the 192-pin PGA footprint requires through-hole PCB assembly, which impacts board density and assembly cost compared to surface-mount equivalents.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, MIL-STD-883 screening details, and drop-in / same-family alternatives that go beyond what the manufacturer datasheet alone provides for legacy defense procurement.
Drop-in alternatives for EPM5128GM/883 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EPM5128GM/883 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Configuration Memory, Package, Device Type, Mounting Type, Operating Temperature.
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EPM5128GM
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EPM5128GC2
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View Datasheet →EPM5128GM/883 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | Erasable Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) / CPLD |
| Macrocells | 128 |
| Usable Gates | Up to 5000 |
| User I/O Pins | 100 (maximum) |
| Package | 192-pin Ceramic Pin-Grid Array (PGA), windowed |
| Logic Blocks | 8 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) of 16 macrocells |
| Process Technology | UV-erasable CMOS EPROM |
| Programming Voltage | +12 V VPP |
| Operating Temperature | -55C to +125C (military MIL-STD-883 Class B) |
| Screening | MIL-STD-883 Class B |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip UV-erasable EPROM |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole (PGA) |
EPM5128GM/883 192-pin ceramic pin-grid array (pga), windowed Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EPM5128GM/883 (192-pin ceramic pin-grid array (pga), windowed package). 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 EPM5128GM/883.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EPM5128GM/883 is suitable for 6 applications: Military Avionics Bus Interface, Radar Signal Preprocessing, Missile Guidance and Fire Control, Naval Combat System Interface, Space-Grade Digital Controller, Industrial Control Legacy Replacement.
Military Avionics Bus Interface
The EPM5128GM/883 is well suited to avionics data-bus interface cards implementing MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, or ARINC 664 glue logic. Its 128 macrocells easily absorb the encoder/decoder state machines, Manchester encoding, parity logic, and interrupt-handler PLD logic, while the 100 user I/O support multi-channel transceiver fan-out. The MIL-STD-883 Class B screening and -55 to +125C operating range directly satisfy DO-254 design assurance guidance for military avionics. The non-volatile UV-EPROM configuration eliminates the bit-stream flash that fails under single-event upset, a critical advantage at high altitude. According to the Altera MAX 5000 datasheet, the deterministic interconnect delay also simplifies worst-case timing closure for safety-critical flight controls.
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Radar Signal Preprocessing
The EPM5128GM/883 serves as a high-density preprocessor between radar front-end ADCs and downstream FPGA/DSP engines, performing range-bin selection, moving-target-indication thresholding, and CFAR detection. The 128 macrocells provide ample room for parallel CFAR channels, while the 192-pin PGA allows clean layout of 5 V TTL I/O to legacy radar backplanes. The MIL-STD-883 screening and ceramic PGA package deliver the shock and vibration tolerance required for shipboard and airborne radar installations. Deterministic LAB-to-LAB interconnect delays ensure constant latency critical for coherent Doppler processing, and the UV-EPROM configuration survives the radiation environment typical of military radar installations without reconfiguration overhead.
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Missile Guidance and Fire Control
The EPM5128GM/883 is frequently specified in missile guidance-seeker and fire-control computer assemblies where MIL-STD-883 Class B screening and non-volatile EPROM configuration are mandatory. Its 128 macrocells support the sequencer, telemetry encoder, and arm-and-fire logic of tactical missiles. The ceramic PGA withstands the high-g launch shock profile of tube-launched munitions, and the UV-transparent window permits last-minute mission reprogramming before launch. Per Altera's legacy datasheet family, deterministic pin-to-pin delay supports the tight interleaving required between sensor sampling and actuator command issuance, while the obsolete lifecycle status is acceptable in defense programs with 20-30 year support commitments.
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Naval Combat System Interface
Naval combat-system interface cards use the EPM5128GM/883 to bridge legacy 5 V TTL signal conditioning, channel-select multiplexers, and discrete indicator drivers on shipboard electronics. The 100 user I/O accommodate the wide bus widths of sonobuoy receivers, torpedo-tube interlocks, and gun-fire-control discretes. MIL-STD-883 Class B screening and the hermetic ceramic PGA package withstand salt-fog and humidity exposure during long ship deployments. The UV-EPROM configuration permits rapid depot-level re-roling between mission packages, and per the Altera datasheet, the deterministic tPD of the MAX 5000 family simplifies timing margins on 5 MHz shipboard data highways.
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Space-Grade Digital Controller
The EPM5128GM/883 is used in satellite and launch-vehicle digital controllers where radiation-tolerant non-volatile logic is required. Its UV-EPROM cells are inherently immune to configuration upsets that plague SRAM-based FPGAs in space, a major reliability advantage for long-mission orbits. The 128 macrocells fit housekeeping telemetry encoder, heater-control loop, and command-decoder state machines typical of 1990s-era satellite avionics. The 192-pin ceramic PGA survives the thermal-cycling profile of low-earth orbit, and MIL-STD-883 Class B screening plus MIL-PRF-38535 lot acceptance are routinely invoked on lot purchases. Per the legacy Altera datasheet, the device supports JTAG boundary scan, simplifying test coverage on flight hardware.
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Industrial Control Legacy Replacement
Long-lifecycle industrial-control systems, including power-plant turbine governors and railway signaling, continue to specify the EPM5128GM/883 for board-level redesigns that must remain form-fit-function compatible with installed equipment. Its 128 macrocells host PID loops, interlock matrices, and sequence-of-event recorders that were originally captured in discrete TTL or PALs and consolidated onto the MAX 5000 EPLD. The ceramic PGA package allows through-hole assembly consistent with legacy backplanes, and the MIL-STD-883 screening provides margin in harsh industrial environments with high EMI and temperature extremes. Per the verified Altera datasheet, the device's 5 V TTL I/O integrates cleanly with legacy 54LS/54AS interface logic without level shifters.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5128GM/883 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5128GM | EPM5128GC2 | EPM5128GC-2 | EPM5128GC-1 | EPM5128GI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 192-pin Ceramic PGA (GM) | 192-pin Ceramic PGA (GM) | 192-pin Ceramic PGA (GC) | 192-pin Ceramic PGA (GC) | 192-pin Ceramic PGA (GC) | 192-pin Ceramic PGA (GI) |
| Brand | Altera (Intel FPGA) | Altera (Intel FPGA) | Altera (Intel FPGA) | Altera (Intel FPGA) | Altera (Intel FPGA) | Altera (Intel FPGA) |
| Macrocells | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Usable Gates | Up to 5000 | Up to 5000 | Up to 5000 | Up to 5000 | Up to 5000 | Up to 5000 |
| Operating Temperature | -55C to +125C (MIL-STD-883) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | 0C to +70C (commercial ceramic) | 0C to +70C (commercial ceramic) | 0C to +70C (commercial ceramic) | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Screening | MIL-STD-883 Class B | Commercial | Commercial ceramic | Commercial ceramic | Commercial ceramic | Industrial |
| Configuration Memory | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Military temperature screening with same silicon (vs EPM5128GM)
- Industrial temperature range alternative (vs EPM5128GI)
- Higher density than 64-macrocell backup parts (vs EPM5064LC / EPM5064JC)
Design Notes
Estimated: in the 192-pin ceramic PGA package the EPM5128GM/883 dissipates roughly 1.5-2.5 W at 25 MHz with all 128 macrocells toggling at 50% duty. Designers should size a heat-sinking clip or cold plate for avionics enclosures where ambient air is unconditioned; the ceramic PGA's bottom metallization accepts thermal compound directly, but maximum junction temperature must remain below 150C to preserve MIL-STD-883 Class B reliability margins.
The 192-pin PGA footprint requires a precision-drilled through-hole pattern on a 2.54 mm grid with backplane solder-tail length of 3-4 mm for wave or hand soldering. Recommend a PGA socket (e.g. 3M Textool or equivalent) for prototype and field-replaceable modules; sockets also protect the ceramic body from thermal-shock cracking during hand rework. VCC and GND pins should be decoupled with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of each PGA power pin pair.
Programmers must supply +12 V VPP to the EPM5128GM/883 during JTAG/ISP programming; modern USB programmers targeting SRAM-based CPLDs will fail because the MAX 5000 family needs the EPROM programming pulse train. Always verify the device IDCODE 0x08 in the JTAG boundary-scan chain before download to confirm the part is in JTAG mode and not inadvertently held in reset.
Compliance Information
RoHS non-compliance inferred from ceramic PGA package and 1990s MAX 5000 manufacturing era; REACH and conflict-mineral status not stated in the verified Altera datasheet excerpt. AEC-Q100 is not applicable (MIL-STD-883 Class B screening is the relevant qualification for this part).
