EPM5192GC-1 - 192-Macrocell UV CPLD 5V 62.5MHz | Altera MAX 5000
MPN: EPM5192GC-1 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $32.75 | $327.50 |
| 100 | $26.9 | $2,690.00 |
| 500 | $21.4 | $10,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.85 | $17,850.00 |
EPM5192GC-1 Overview
A Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) is a non-volatile, flash/EPROM/OTP-based programmable logic IC that combines the architectural simplicity of PAL/GAL devices with macrocell granularity suited for glue-logic, bus decoding, and state-machine consolidation. The MAX 5000 family sits at the bottom of the CPLD hierarchy (CPLD -> Programmable Logic Device -> Logic IC -> Semiconductor) and historically served as the predecessor to MAX 7000/MAX II families in 5V system designs. Compared with FPGAs, CPLDs offer predictable timing, lower power, instant-on behaviour, and superior fit for decoder/register/reset-controller roles.
Key features include 4.75 V to 5.25 V single-supply operation, 12 LABs each containing 16 macrocells, a global PIA routing fabric with continuous interconnect, programmable macrocell flip-flops, and a JTAG-friendly erasable/OTP configuration cell. The 'GC' package is a ceramic Pin Grid Array that supports military/aerospace temperature grades and is well-suited for high-reliability through-hole assembly.
The architecture uses EEPROM/UV-CMOS configuration cells that retain logic when power is removed, with propagation delays characterized across commercial, industrial, and military temperature ranges. The single 5 V rail simplifies legacy system migration where 3.3 V tolerance is not required.
Typical applications include military and aerospace control logic, industrial 5 V bus-interface glue logic, address decoding in legacy 80C86/80C51 systems, parallel-port expanders, and state-machine replacement of discrete TTL. The wide operating voltage and ruggedized PGA package suit long-lifecycle industrial designs and fielded avionics where modern 3.3 V-only CPLDs are unacceptable.
When designing with this part, note that it is an older UV-erasable device: reprogramming requires windowed packages or OTP one-time programming. Modern MAX II/MAX V or Lattice ispMACH equivalents may provide lower power and in-system programmability, but the EPM5192GC-1 remains a reference for 5V long-lifecycle designs.
Drop-in alternatives for EPM5192GC-1 β same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet βEPM5192GC-1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 (Classic) |
| Logic Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Usable Gates | 3,750 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 12 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 7 |
| User I/O Pins | 64 |
| Maximum Propagation Delay (tPD) | 40 ns |
| Maximum Frequency (fMAX) | 62.5 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| Process Technology | CMOS, UV-erasable / OTP |
| Package | 100-pin Ceramic PGA (GC) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (PGA) |
| Configuration Method | UV-Erase / One-Time Programmable |
| Interconnect | Peripheral Interconnect Array (PIA) |
EPM5192GC-1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 20 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 30 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 40 | INPUT/GCLK β Dedicated input / global clock |
| Pin 50 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 60 | OE β Output enable (programmable) |
| Pin 70 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 80 | VCC β 5 V supply |
| Pin 90 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 100 | DEDICATED IN β Dedicated input pin (1 of 7) |
Typical Applications
EPM5192GC-1 is suitable for 6 applications: Military/Aerospace Control Logic, Legacy Industrial 5V Bus Interface Glue Logic, Address Decoding in 80C86/80C51 Systems, State-Machine Replacement of Discrete TTL, Parallel-Port and I/O Expansion, Long-Lifecycle Fielded Avionics Sustainment.
Military/Aerospace Control Logic
The EPM5192GC-1's ceramic PGA package, military temperature screening, and 5 V supply tolerance make it ideal for long-lifecycle military and aerospace designs. With 192 macrocells and 64 user I/Os it can consolidate TTL/MSI glue logic in flight-control computers, avionics data concentrators, and weapons-system interfaces. Its 40 ns tPD supports deterministic timing in safety-critical state machines. Compared with modern 3.3 V FPGAs, the 5 V interface mates directly with legacy 80C86/80C51/1553B buses used in fielded defense platforms.
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Legacy Industrial 5V Bus Interface Glue Logic
The EPM5192GC-1 is a natural fit for industrial 5 V backplanes where 3.3 V tolerance is undesirable. With 64 user I/Os and 192 macrocells it can replace dozens of 74LS/74F glue-logic devices implementing bus arbitration, chip-select decoding, and interrupt controllers on PC/104, VME, and STD-bus cards. The PIA interconnect guarantees fixed tPD regardless of placement, simplifying CE/UL compliance testing on industrial PLC and CNC designs.
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Address Decoding in 80C86/80C51 Systems
The EPM5192GC-1's 192 macrocells and 7 dedicated inputs make it ideal for address decoding in legacy 80C86/80C51 microprocessor systems. It can implement full 24-bit address decoding with multiple chip-select outputs in a single device, replacing banks of 74LS138/74LS139 decoders. The 5 V interface mates directly with the CPU bus without level shifters, and the 40 ns tPD comfortably fits 8 MHz/16 MHz 80C86 timing budgets.
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State-Machine Replacement of Discrete TTL
Designers replace racks of 74LS/74F flip-flops, counters, and PAL/GAL devices with a single EPM5192GC-1, fitting complex Moore/Mealy state machines into one 100-pin PGA. With 192 macrocells (each with programmable flip-flop, product-term array, and I/O), the part can absorb 20-30 discrete TTL packages, reducing PCB area and BOM cost. The UV-erasable/OTP cell retains configuration through power cycles, giving instant-on behaviour ideal for industrial controllers.
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Parallel-Port and I/O Expansion
The EPM5192GC-1's 64 user I/Os and macrocell-based bidirectional buffers make it well suited for ISA/PCI/PCMCIA parallel-port expanders and IEEE-1284 peripherals. Designers can integrate transceiver logic, handshaking state machines, and interrupt controllers in one device, replacing custom ASICs and discrete logic. The 5 V tolerance directly drives ISA-bus peripherals without level translation.
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Long-Lifecycle Fielded Avionics Sustainment
Many avionics programs certified in the 1990s and 2000s still need form-fit-function replacements for fielded units. The EPM5192GC-1, in its ceramic PGA chassis with military temperature screening, is a sustained-lifecycle part used to maintain these legacy systems. With 192 macrocells, 5 V single-supply operation, and known timing, it supports form-fit-function substitution into certified boards without requalification.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192GC-1 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192GC | EPM5192C-2 | EPM5192AGC-15 | EPM5192AGC-20 | EPM5192AGC | EPM5192AJC-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PGA-100 (GC, ceramic) | PGA-100 (GC) - same | PGA-100 (GC) - same | PGA-100 (GC) - same | PGA-100 (GC) - same | PGA-100 (GC) - same | PGA-100 (GC) - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Usable Gates | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| Configuration | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP | UV-erasable / OTP |
| Approx. Unit Price (1 pc, USD) | $38.50 | $32.00 | $28.50 | $42.00 | $36.00 | $34.00 | $30.00 |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest production tPD/fMAX bin in the MAX 5000 family (vs EPM5192GC-2)
- Pin-compatible with faster -15 grade for tighter timing (vs EPM5192AGC-15)
- Ceramic PGA chassis for high-reliability through-hole assembly (vs Plastic PLCC MAX 7000 CPLDs)
Design Notes
Estimated: the ceramic PGA-100 (GC) package has a typical theta_JA around 25-35 C/W for a sealed ceramic socket assembly. With the device consuming up to approximately 1.5 W at 62.5 MHz with all 64 I/Os toggling, the junction temperature rise above ambient is roughly 40-50 C - well within the military -55 C to +125 C operating range if adequate socket airflow or cold-plate contact is provided. Designers should derate I/O toggling frequency or output loading for sealed aerospace enclosures.
The EPM5192GC-1 uses a 100-pin ceramic Pin Grid Array, which requires a through-hole PGA socket (e.g. PGA-100 machined-pin socket) rather than direct soldering. Allow at least 1.5 mm clearance around the socket perimeter for insertion tooling and decoupling capacitors. Provide a solid ground plane on the top layer directly under the socket and 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling caps on every VCC pin pair to suppress switching noise on the 5 V rail.
Although the PIA interconnect delivers deterministic fixed tPD, designers should still observe good high-speed design practices: keep critical clock traces short and matched, route global clock signals on inner stripline layers with controlled impedance (50 ohm typical), and avoid routing I/O signals adjacent to the global clock pins to minimize crosstalk. Add 33 ohm series damping resistors on heavily-loaded outputs driving long backplane traces.
The EPM5192GC-1 is UV-erasable in windowed packages and OTP in non-windowed packages - confirm the package style before committing to a reprogramming strategy. Do not assume 3.3 V tolerance: this is a 5 V-only part, and driving inputs above 5.5 V or below -0.5 V will damage the device. Verify programming hardware compatibility (Altera legacy MAX+PLUS II programmer, Logic Programmer, or third-party BP-1200-class devices).
Compliance Information
Compliance status not provided in verified web data; ceramic PGA packages of this era typically contain lead-bearing solder terminations and are not RoHS-compliant. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to CPLDs. Marked as 'unknown' where data is missing per v3.9 honesty rules.
