EPM5192GM-1 - 192-Cell MAX 5000 UV PLD, PGA-84 | Altera
MPN: EPM5192GM-1 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $48.5 | $48.50 |
| 10 | $42 | $420.00 |
| 100 | $36.5 | $3,650.00 |
| 500 | $31.2 | $15,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $27.8 | $27,800.00 |
EPM5192GM-1 Overview
A Programmable Logic Device (PLD) is a general-purpose digital integrated circuit whose logic function is defined by the customer after manufacture; PLDs sit hierarchically under FPGAs and CPLDs within the broader programmable logic taxonomy, and historically served as the primary means of implementing random logic before FPGAs became economically dominant. The MAX 5000 family uses EPROM-based non-volatile configuration cells, which means the programmed bitstream is retained when power is removed and the device is reprogrammable only after UV erasure - a key reason these parts are still found in long-lifecycle aerospace and defense equipment.
Key features include 192 logic cells, 55 ns propagation delay, CMOS process technology, EPROM programmability with UV-erasable window, ceramic PGA-84 package, and commercial/industrial temperature grade operation. The ceramic CPGA-84 housing provides excellent thermal performance and mechanical robustness for demanding environments.
From an architectural standpoint, the EPM5192GM-1 implements the classic AND-OR programmable array structure with a fixed OR array and a programmable AND array. Each macrocell contains flip-flops and output enables, allowing the device to replace multiple discrete 74LS TTL packages with a single IC. Designers use Altera's MAX+PLUS II development environment (legacy software, current users rely on archived versions) to capture schematics, compile, and download JEDEC bitstreams via a programming hardware.
Typical applications include industrial control glue logic, military and aerospace avionics subsystems, legacy telecommunications backplane interfacing, state-machine replacement in motor controllers, and bus-interface adaptation in test equipment. The windowed ceramic PGA package is specifically suited to applications where the bitstream may need periodic updates or where MIL-STD or extended-temperature reliability is required.
When designing with the EPM5192GM-1, engineers should plan for a UV eraser (typically 254 nm, ~30 minutes exposure) for any in-field reprogramming, and verify that the I/O drive strength matches the connected bus. The device is programmed in-circuit via Altera's ByteBlaster or compatible hardware using JEDEC files generated by MAX+PLUS II.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package variants within the MAX 5000 family, and practical design notes not collected in the original Altera datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for EPM5192GM-1 β 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 EPM5192GM-1 (same form factor and footprint) β differing in Package, Device Type, Supply Voltage (VCC), Mounting Type, Programming Method.
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View Datasheet βEPM5192GM-1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Logic Cells | 192 |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 55 ns |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| Programmable Element | UV-erasable EPROM |
| Package | CPGA-84 (Windowed Ceramic PGA) |
| Pin Count | 84 |
| Programmable Macrocells | 192 |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (Pin Grid Array socket) |
| RoHS Compliance | unknown (legacy ceramic PGA) |
| Lead-Free Status | unknown |
| Programming Interface | Altera ByteBlaster / JEDEC bitstream |
| Development Tool | Altera MAX+PLUS II (legacy) |
EPM5192GM-1 cpga-84 (windowed ceramic pga) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EPM5192GM-1 (cpga-84 (windowed ceramic pga) 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 EPM5192GM-1.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EPM5192GM-1 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Military and Aerospace Avionics, Legacy Telecommunications Backplane Interfacing, State-Machine Replacement in Motor Drives, Bus-Interface Adaptation in Test Equipment, Long-Lifecycle Medical Device Controllers.
Industrial Control Glue Logic
The EPM5192GM-1's 192 logic cells and 55 ns propagation delay make it ideal for replacing multiple 74LS TTL packages in industrial PLCs, motor controllers, and process-control subsystems. The 192-cell capacity is sufficient to consolidate address decoding, bus arbitration, state-machine sequencing, and I/O conditioning onto a single device. Its CPGA-84 ceramic package provides mechanical robustness for factory-floor vibration, while the UV-erasable EPROM cells allow field updates for firmware revisions. Compared to discrete TTL, the EPM5192GM-1 reduces board area by ~70% and improves noise margins through CMOS output stages. Programming is via JEDEC bitstream from MAX+PLUS II.
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Military and Aerospace Avionics
The EPM5192GM-1 is found in legacy avionics subsystems where its windowed ceramic PGA-84 package supports MIL-STD-883 screening and extended temperature operation. The 192-cell logic density suits navigation, weapon-system, and flight-control interfaces that demand radiation-tolerant CMOS with non-volatile EPROM storage. Unlike SRAM-based FPGAs, the EPROM cell array retains configuration through power cycles without a separate boot PROM - critical for cockpit equipment where deterministic startup is mandatory. The 55 ns delay accommodates low-to-mid speed avionics buses such as MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429. Designers use Altera MAX+PLUS II to generate JEDEC files validated against MIL-HDBK-454.
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Legacy Telecommunications Backplane Interfacing
Telecom backplanes from the 1990s frequently used MAX 5000 PLDs to bridge between proprietary TDM buses and standard parallel interfaces; the EPM5192GM-1 continues to serve this role in installed base equipment. Its 192 cells can implement multi-protocol format converters, clock-recovery glue, and parity/check-bit generation across 16-32 bit data paths. The CPGA-84 socketed mounting supports field swap without board rework, while the UV window allows in-lab reprogramming when protocol revisions are issued. Designers value the deterministic 55 ns timing for isochronous telecom streams. Long-term support is sustained via aftermarket broker stock.
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State-Machine Replacement in Motor Drives
Variable-frequency drives and stepper-motor controllers use the EPM5192GM-1 to implement commutation state machines, fault-detection logic, and PWM blanking circuits. With 192 cells, the device can replace 10-15 discrete TTL packages that would otherwise populate the control board. The 55 ns propagation delay is well-matched to PWM frequencies up to ~250 kHz, supporting precision servo and spindle-drive applications. The UV-erasable window enables last-minute tuning of acceleration/deceleration profiles without board rework. Ceramic PGA packaging provides the thermal headroom needed in enclosed drive enclosures rated to 70C ambient.
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Bus-Interface Adaptation in Test Equipment
ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) platforms leverage the EPM5192GM-1 to adapt between legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 buses, VXI backplanes, and modern LXI interfaces. The 192-cell capacity handles protocol framing, handshaking, and address decoding for multi-slot instrument mainframes. The deterministic 55 ns delay is acceptable for test timing budgets measured in microseconds, while the EPROM configuration ensures instruments power up in a known state without configuration loading delays. The CPGA-84 socket allows field replacement as test programs evolve and new pin-compatible variants become available.
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Long-Lifecycle Medical Device Controllers
Medical imaging systems (CT, ultrasound, MRI gradient controllers) and patient monitors originally designed around 1995-2005 frequently integrate MAX 5000 PLDs, with the EPM5192GM-1 serving timing-critical interface and signal-conditioning roles. The ceramic PGA package and EPROM non-volatility support the 10-20 year service life expected of medical capital equipment, including FDA/IEC 60601 re-certification cycles. The 192 cells implement scan-control sequencing and safety-interlock logic, while the 55 ns delay aligns with MHz-rate analog-to-digital interfaces. Field serviceability is enhanced by socketed PGA mounting and UV-window reprogrammability.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192GM | EPM5192GC84-1 | EPM5192GI84 | EPM5192GI-1 | EPM5192GC-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | CPGA-84 | CPGA-84 - same | CPGA-84 - same | CPGA-84 - same | CPGA-84 - same | CPGA-84 - same |
| Logic Cells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Propagation Delay | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns | 55 ns |
| Speed/Screening Suffix | -1 | None (base) | -1 | None (GI base) | -1 | -1 |
| Programmable Element | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM |
| Family | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 | MAX 5000 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-capacity MAX 5000 PLD variant with revision -1 speed grade (vs EPM5192GM)
- Windowed ceramic PGA package supports in-lab UV erasure (vs Plastic PGA/PLCC MAX 5000 variants)
- Drop-in compatible with the entire MAX 5000 192-cell CPGA-84 family (vs Other MAX 5000 speed grades (EPM5192GM-2, etc.))
Design Notes
The EPM5192GM-1 uses UV-erasable EPROM cells, NOT in-system programmable SRAM - this means full re-programming requires a UV eraser (~254 nm, 20-30 minutes exposure) followed by re-loading a JEDEC bitstream. Engineers accustomed to modern JTAG-only reprogramming must plan a UV erase station for any field updates. Also note that EPROM cells degrade after ~100 erase/program cycles, so high-revision designs should migrate to a one-time-programmable (OTP) variant.
The CPGA-84 ceramic PGA package requires a through-hole PGA socket (e.g. AMP 84-pin PGA socket) on the PCB. Pin Grid Arrays are sensitive to thermal-mechanical stress; use a low-profile socket with retention clips and avoid placing heat sources directly above the package. The ceramic body and quartz window must be protected from contamination - install a dust cover if the device operates in a dirty environment, and never touch the quartz window with bare fingers (oils block UV erasure).
Programming the EPM5192GM-1 requires legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II software (last released circa 2000); modern Quartus Prime does NOT support the MAX 5000 family. Ensure the design workstation can run MAX+PLUS II (Windows XP/7 in compatibility mode, or a DOS/Win3.1 era PC) and that the JEDEC programmer hardware (ByteBlaster or compatible) is functional. Backup bitstreams to a long-term archive (magnetic/optical) - JEDEC files for obsolete parts are often lost when engineers retire.
Estimated: the CPGA-84 ceramic package has a typical theta_JA of 25-30 C/W for a still-air environment, supporting 1-1.5W dissipation at 70C ambient. PLDs typically dissipate <500 mW in normal operation, but designers should verify worst-case power at 100% toggle rate on all outputs. Provide a copper ground plane under the socket and consider thermal vias to inner PCB layers if the device is mounted near heat-generating components.
Compliance Information
EPM5192GM-1 is a legacy Altera MAX 5000 ceramic PGA device; modern RoHS/REACH declarations are not available from the manufacturer because the part is obsolete. Engineers requiring RoHS compliance for new designs should migrate to active MAX II/MAX V CPLDs. For legacy equipment maintenance, the original part may not meet current RoHS directives - consult the system integrator for exemption status.
