EPM5130WM883B-1 - 128-Macrocell UV PLD, 5V, CQFP-100 | Altera MAX 5000
MPN: EPM5130WM883B-1 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $185 | $185.00 |
| 10 | $168 | $1,680.00 |
| 100 | $148 | $14,800.00 |
| 250 | $138 | $34,500.00 |
| 500 | $128 | $64,000.00 |
EPM5130WM883B-1 Overview
A programmable logic device (PLD) is a non-volatile digital IC whose logic function and interconnect pattern are defined after manufacture by user programming. PLDs sit in the broader hierarchy: PLD -> SPLD/CPLD -> programmable logic -> digital semiconductor. The MAX 5000 series in particular is a Classic SPLD/EPLD line, predecessor to the modern MAX 7000 and MAX II/MAX V CPLD families. Erasable variants such as the EPM5130WM can be erased by exposing the die to UV light through the quartz window of the ceramic package, allowing the same part to be reprogrammed many times - valuable for prototyping and for low-volume production where mask-programmed logic is uneconomic.
Key features include 128 macrocells, 19 dedicated inputs and 48 bi-directional I/O pins, one global clock input, and shared input/clock pins with programmable polarity. The I/O structure supports shared inputs and clocks to maximise usable pins and to simplify state-machine and counter designs. With a 55 ns propagation delay the device targets asynchronous logic at moderate frequencies and synchronous logic below 33.3 MHz. The 883B suffix indicates processing in accordance with MIL-STD-883, Test Method Standard for Microcircuits, and the additional '-1' speed/grade suffix denotes a specific propagation-delay bin within the 883B-screened family.
The MAX 5000 architecture uses a sum-of-products AND/OR plane plus output macrocells with selectable registered/combinational modes and programmable feedback, allowing implementation of up to 128 product-term logic expressions per device. The 8 LABs feed a central PIA that routes signals between blocks, providing predictable timing that does not depend on placement - a useful property for safety-critical and DO-254 style designs. The device is non-volatile (UV-erasable rather than SRAM-based), so it powers up into the programmed configuration with no external boot memory.
Typical applications include military and aerospace avionics, industrial control glue logic, telecom line-card interface logic, instrumentation front-end state machines, and legacy system redesigns where the original PAL/GAL and bipolar PLD must be replaced by a denser, CMOS-equivalent part. The MIL-STD-883B screening also makes it a candidate for ruggedised industrial platforms requiring wider temperature operation and guaranteed baseline reliability. The 'WM' package code denotes a ceramic windowed CQFP-100 suitable for field re-programmability.
When designing with the EPM5130WM883B-1, plan power sequencing to avoid latch-up: VCC must ramp monotonically to 5V ±10% before any input or I/O is driven. Inputs are TTL-compatible, but unused inputs should be tied to VCC or GND through a resistor to avoid floating-rail noise. The ceramic windowed package must be shielded from ambient light after programming; opaque labels are recommended.
This page synthesises distributor pricing, MIL-STD-883B qualification notes, and pin-compatible drop-in guidance not aggregated on a single manufacturer page.
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EPM5130WM883B-1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | MAX 5000 (Classic EPLD) |
| Manufacturer | Altera (now Intel PSG) |
| Logic Type | UV-Erasable Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) |
| Technology | CMOS, EPROM cell |
| Macrocells | 128 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 8 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 19 |
| I/O Pins | 48 (bi-directional) |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 55 ns |
| Maximum Clock Frequency (fMAX) | 33.3 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (nominal 5 V) |
| External Clock Inputs | 1 global + shared inputs |
| Interconnect | Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) |
| Package Type | CQFP-100, ceramic windowed (WM) |
| Military Screening | MIL-STD-883 Class B (883B suffix) |
| Programming Method | UV erase + EPROM programming |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (CQFP with J-leads) |
EPM5130WM883B-1 cqfp-100, ceramic windowed (wm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EPM5130WM883B-1 (cqfp-100, ceramic windowed (wm) 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 EPM5130WM883B-1.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EPM5130WM883B-1 is suitable for 6 applications: Military Avionics Glue Logic, Ruggedised Industrial Controllers, Telecom Line-Card Interface Logic, Instrumentation Front-End State Machines, Legacy System Redesign, Aerospace Test & Diagnostic Equipment.
Military Avionics Glue Logic
The EPM5130WM883B-1's MIL-STD-883 Class B screening, 128 macrocells and 55 ns propagation delay make it well matched to military-avionics glue logic that previously used bipolar PALs or discrete 74LS glue. Its 48 I/O pins comfortably absorb the address-decoder and chip-select logic of a VME/PCI-style backplane interface, while the 19 dedicated inputs simplify bank-to-bank state-machine design. Non-volatile UV-EPROM cells eliminate the configuration-ROM of an SRAM-based CPLD, a critical benefit for cold-start deterministic behaviour in DO-254 platforms. Trade-off: the 55 ns delay limits this device to sub-33 MHz logic, so high-speed serializer blocks need separate fast TTL/CMOS parts.
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Ruggedised Industrial Controllers
In ruggedised industrial PLCs and process-control line-replacement cards, the EPM5130WM883B-1 functions as a deterministic decoder/state-machine that must survive extended temperature, vibration and supply-noise stress. The CQFP-100 ceramic body delivers the hermeticity and thermal mass needed for MIL-style environmental qualification, and the 4.5-5.5V supply range tolerates the industrial 5V rail after protection filtering. The 128 macrocells comfortably accommodate watchdog timers, encoder-decoder blocks and ladder-logic pre-processors. Trade-off: the 55 ns delay is adequate for PLC scan loops (~10 kHz) but unsuitable for high-speed motion-control feedback loops, where a faster MAX 7000 or MAX II CPLD should be paired alongside.
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Telecom Line-Card Interface Logic
The EPM5130WM883B-1's 48 bi-directional I/O pins, 19 dedicated inputs and one global clock map cleanly onto legacy telecom line-card glue, where it arbitrates between T1/E1 framers, HDLC controllers and time-slot crossbars. Its deterministic tPD 55 ns path simplifies worst-case timing analysis for sub-33 MHz backplane logic, and the non-volatile UV-EPROM cell removes the boot-loader risk of SRAM CPLDs. Combined with MIL-STD-883B screening, the part is widely used in central-office hardware that must operate continuously for 20+ years. Trade-off: the ceramic CQFP-100 footprint is large; modern designs often port the same logic to a MAX II CPLD in a smaller TQFP package.
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Instrumentation Front-End State Machines
The EPM5130WM883B-1 provides 128 macrocells of programmable sum-of-products logic that is well matched to instrumentation front-end sequencing - gain ranging, autoranging, multiplexer addressing, and IEEE-488 / RS-232 handshake state machines. With 33.3 MHz fMAX and 55 ns tPD it comfortably services the control plane of an oscilloscope or spectrum analyser while a fast ADC handles the data path. The MIL-STD-883B grade is desirable for test equipment destined for naval or airborne use. Trade-off: the part's 5V supply contrasts with modern 3.3V ADC rails, so level-shifters are typically needed on the digital interfaces.
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Legacy System Redesign
The EPM5130WM883B-1 is a drop-in for end-of-life bipolar PALs and 20-pin GALs on legacy boards where a 128-macrocell CMOS EPLD is required to retain the original fuse-map functionality. The UV-erase window lets engineering teams recover, re-verify and re-program devices recovered from field returns, accelerating the qualification of re-spared boards. The 883B suffix preserves the original reliability baseline, which is critical for legacy military spares-pool programs. Trade-off: a modern MAX II CPLD requires a re-synthesis of the original MAX+PLUS II .fit files and a PCB redesign for the new package, so the 883B Altera part remains the lowest-risk path for sustainment programs.
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Aerospace Test & Diagnostic Equipment
Aerospace test and BIT (built-in test) hardware relies on the EPM5130WM883B-1 to consolidate the address decoding, periodic-stimulus sequencing, and fault-isolation logic of multi-channel test rigs. Its 128 macrocells support four independent sequencers per device, while the ceramic CQFP-100 package withstands the thermal-cycling and vibration profiles of airborne test racks. The MIL-STD-883 Class B screening plus 5V tolerance make it a safe replacement for original bipolar PLDs that have become unreliable. Trade-off: lead-time and price for 883B-screened parts are significantly higher than commercial grades, so production runs should be planned with 8-12 week buffer.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5130WM883B-1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5130GM883B | EPM5130GM/883B | EPM5130WC-1 | EPM5128GM883B | EPM5064GM883B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | CQFP-100 (ceramic windowed) | Ceramic PGA (per datasheet) | Ceramic PGA (per datasheet) | Ceramic windowed CQFP/PGA variant | Ceramic PGA (per datasheet) | Ceramic PGA (per datasheet) |
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Macrocells | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 64 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 33.3 MHz | 33.3 MHz | 33.3 MHz | 33.3 MHz | 33.3 MHz | 33.3 MHz |
| MIL-STD-883B Screening | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (commercial windowed) | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Programming Method | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM |
Key Differentiators
- MIL-STD-883B screening in a windowed ceramic CQFP-100 (vs EPM5130WC-1)
- 128 macrocells vs 64 macrocells (vs EPM5064GM883B)
- Non-volatile UV-EPROM configuration (vs MAX II CPLD family)
- Same die across WM/GM/WC variants (vs EPM5130GM883B)
Design Notes
Estimated: at VCC = 5.0 V and typical CMOS switching activity on 48 I/O lines at 33 MHz, the EPM5130WM883B-1 draws approximately 150-250 mA dynamic, plus 25-50 mA quiescent. Decouple each VCC pin with a 0.1 µF X7R ceramic placed within 3 mm of the pin, and add a 10 µF tantalum bulk capacitor at the board entry. The 883B screening guarantees operation across the full 4.5-5.5 V range, but brown-out below 4.5 V may corrupt the EPROM state-machine if VCC falls faster than 50 µs; design the supervisory circuit to hold the device in reset until VCC ≥ 4.6 V.
The CQFP-100 ceramic body has a coefficient-of-thermal-expansion mismatch with FR-4, so place the part on a uniform copper-pour and avoid placing large heat sinks over the ceramic window. Use a J-lead foot print with a 0.65 mm pitch and generous pad-to-pad solder mask relief to reduce tombstoning. Route all 1 global clock and 19 dedicated inputs on the inner layers with 50 Ω controlled impedance, and keep PIA-driven signals short to minimise reflection on the 33 MHz edges.
Do not confuse the EPM5130WM883B-1 (windowed CQFP-100) with the plastic-windowed EPM5130WC-1 or the surface-mount CQFP variants - they are not electrically or pin compatible. Cover the UV-transparent window with an opaque label after programming; ambient fluorescent light can erase cells over months. Always verify the programming algorithm against the MAX 5000 datasheet (52-page version on Alldatasheet) before qualifying a third-party programmer, as the VPP pulse profile differs from generic EPROM devices.
Estimated: with θJA ≈ 35 °C/W on a ceramic CQFP-100 in still air, the part can dissipate up to 2.5 W before the junction reaches the MIL-883B screening limit. In practice CMOS EPLD switching losses keep dissipation well below 1 W, but designers should avoid placing the part adjacent to high-power dissipators such as DC-DC converters. For naval or aerospace profiles (-55 °C to +125 °C), the thermal margin narrows; in such cases the EPM5130GM883B ceramic PGA variant offers a slightly better thermal path to a metal-core board.
Compliance Information
MIL-STD-883 Class B screened per 883B suffix. RoHS / REACH status not officially documented because the part predates these directives; lead-bearing ceramic package typically qualifies for the high-reliability military exemption under Directive 2002/95/EC Annex. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a logic device, not an automotive analog/mixed-signal IC.
