EPM5192GM/8883 - MAX 5000 192-Cell UV PLD 55ns | Altera CPGA-84
MPN: EPM5192GM/8883 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $185 | $185.00 |
| 10 | $162.5 | $1,625.00 |
| 100 | $140 | $14,000.00 |
| 500 | $121 | $60,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $108.5 | $108,500.00 |
EPM5192GM/8883 Overview
The MAX 5000 family is part of the broader category of programmable logic devices, which sit hierarchically between fixed-function logic ICs and full FPGA/CPLD architectures. A programmable logic device (PLD) is a semiconductor whose logic function is defined after manufacture by the end user, allowing designers to integrate tens to hundreds of SSI/MSI logic gates into a single package. The MAX 5000 series occupies the high-density end of Altera's classical PLD portfolio, offering the highest logic-to-pin ratio of any general-purpose PLD family in its era, with 600 to 3,750 usable gates and JTAG-compatible in-system programmability on most members. The /8883 suffix indicates MIL-STD-883 screening for high-reliability military and aerospace applications.
Key features include 192 macrocells, 55 ns maximum propagation delay (tPD), 76.9 MHz maximum counter frequency (fCNT), and a 100% factory-tested CMOS architecture with TTL-compatible I/O. The device supports a 5V nominal VCC operation and provides bidirectional I/O pins with programmable output enable. The ceramic windowed CPGA-84 package allows laboratory UV erasure and reprogramming, ideal for prototype development and low-volume military programs.
Typical applications include military and aerospace digital systems, replacement of multiple TTL/CMOS SSI/MSI gate arrays, high-speed state machines, address decoders, bus arbitrators, and counter/divider chains where non-volatility through UV erasure is preferred over OTP. The /8883 MIL-STD-883B screening makes this variant particularly suitable for avionics, missile guidance, and ruggedized industrial control.
When designing with the EPM5192GM/8883, note that the ceramic CPGA-84 package requires a through-hole PGA socket or soldered pin array on the PCB. The quartz window enables UV erasure at 12,000 uW-sec/cm² integrated intensity for 30 to 45 minutes, after which the device can be reprogrammed using an Altera PLAD-MAX logic programmer. Designers should provide adequate ESD handling and avoid prolonged direct sunlight exposure that could erase the configuration. Static-sensitive handling precautions per JEDEC JESD625-A are mandatory.
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Variants in this series
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View Datasheet →EPM5192GM/8883 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Macrocells / Logic Cells | 192 cells |
| Usable Gates | 3,750 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 55 ns |
| Maximum Counter Frequency (fCNT) | 76.9 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.75 micron CMOS |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V nominal |
| Package Type | CPGA-84 (Ceramic Pin Grid Array, windowed) |
| Pin Count | 84 |
| Programming Technology | UV-erasable EPROM |
| Operating Temperature | -55C to +125C (military /883B screening) |
| I/O Compatibility | TTL-compatible |
| Screening Level | MIL-STD-883 Class B |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (Pin Grid Array socket) |
EPM5192GM/8883 cpga-84 (ceramic pin grid array, windowed) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EPM5192GM/8883 (cpga-84 (ceramic pin grid array, 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 EPM5192GM/8883.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EPM5192GM/8883 is suitable for 6 applications: Military Avionics Digital Logic, TTL/MSI Gate Array Replacement, High-Speed Counter and Frequency Divider Chains, Address Decoding and Memory Interfacing, State Machine Controllers, Bus Arbitrators and Protocol Bridges.
Military Avionics Digital Logic
The EPM5192GM/8883 is well-suited to military avionics applications because of its MIL-STD-883 Class B screening, -55C to +125C operating temperature, and hermetic CPGA-84 package. The 192 macrocells provide sufficient logic capacity to replace multiple 54-series TTL gate arrays used in flight control computers, navigation displays, and weapons systems. The UV-erasable window allows in-house reprogramming during system integration, while the 55 ns tPD comfortably supports 76.9 MHz counter operation typical of radar timing chains. Engineers pairing this part with a DSP or microcontroller should note the 5V VCC requirement and add level translators for any 3.3V peripherals.
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TTL/MSI Gate Array Replacement
Designers use the EPM5192GM/8883 to consolidate dozens of 74LS/74F-series SSI/MSI packages into a single 84-pin PGA device, dramatically reducing board area, power consumption, and interconnect complexity. With 3,750 usable gates, the part can absorb an entire address decoder, bus arbitrator, glue logic, and custom state machine on a legacy VMEbus or Multibus backplane. The 55 ns propagation delay is comparable to 74LS TTL, enabling direct timing-compatible replacement without redesigning surrounding logic. Designers should generate the JEDEC fuse map with Altera MAX+PLUS II legacy software and verify timing closure against the original discrete-logic implementation.
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High-Speed Counter and Frequency Divider Chains
The EPM5192GM/8883 supports counter frequencies up to 76.9 MHz, making it suitable for instrumentation timing generators, frequency synthesizers, and radar pulse-forming networks. Each macrocell embeds a D flip-flop that can be cascaded into long ripple or synchronous counter chains without external SSI packages. Compared to discrete 74F161 counters, the integrated approach eliminates inter-stage gate delay, skew, and propagation uncertainty. For Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) feedback dividers, the 55 ns tPD allows loop bandwidths well above 1 MHz when used with a typical external VCO.
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Address Decoding and Memory Interfacing
The 192 macrocells in the EPM5192GM/8883 are well-suited to large address decoder implementations for 16-bit and 32-bit microprocessor memory maps. By mapping the full address bus into the AND-OR array with partial-product terms, designers can decode many chip-select windows in a single device, replacing 74LS138/139 decoder trees. The TTL-compatible outputs directly drive CMOS and TTL memory enables without external buffers up to 24 mA per pin. The CPGA-84 package provides robust through-hole mechanical reliability preferred in industrial PLC backplanes where vibration tolerance is required.
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State Machine Controllers
Finite State Machine controllers for industrial machinery, protocol converters, and sequencers map efficiently onto the EPM5192GM/8883's 192 macrocell architecture. Each macrocell's flip-flop captures one state bit, and the AND-OR array generates next-state and output decode logic with predictable 55 ns tPD latency. Compared to a microcontroller-based state machine implementation, the discrete PLD approach eliminates firmware overhead, interrupts, and task-scheduling jitter — critical in deterministic real-time control loops. Engineers building Moore or Mealy state machines should budget at least one macrocell per state and one product term per transition/output.
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Bus Arbitrators and Protocol Bridges
Multi-master VMEbus, Multibus, and legacy industrial backplanes rely on fast, deterministic arbitration logic well served by the EPM5192GM/8883. The 192 macrocells allow simultaneous implementation of bus request/grant trees, timeout timers, and bus-error handlers in a single device, eliminating the propagation skew that plagues discrete arbiter packages. The 5V TTL-compatible I/O directly interfaces with bus transceivers without external pull-ups. For protocols requiring precise timing windows (e.g., VMEbus DTACK generation), the 55 ns tPD provides predictable latency that simplifies worst-case timing analysis.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192GM/8883 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192GM/883B | EPM5192GM | EPM5192GM/883 | EPM5192GM-1/883B | EPM5192GM-2/883B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | CPGA-84 (ceramic, windowed) | CPGA-84 - same | CPGA-84 - same | CPGA-84 - same | CPGA-84 - same | CPGA-84 - same |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Usable Gates | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 |
| MIL-STD-883B Screening | Class B (full) | Class B | None (commercial) | Class B (standard) | Class B | Class B |
| Operating Temperature | -55C to +125C | -55C to +125C | 0C to +70C | -55C to +125C | -55C to +125C | -55C to +125C |
| Programming Technology | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM | UV-erasable EPROM |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Full MIL-STD-883 Class B screening on the same 192-macrocell die (vs EPM5192GM (commercial grade))
- Identical pin-out and electrical behavior to other EPM5192GM variants (vs EPM5192GM/883B)
- Windowed ceramic CPGA-84 supports UV erasure and reprogramming (vs One-time-programmable (OTP) PLDs)
Design Notes
Estimated: the EPM5192GM/8883 in a ceramic CPGA-84 package has a typical theta_JA around 25-30 C/W when mounted in a standard PGA socket with still-air convection. At 5V VCC and an internal switching current of approximately 50 mA (typical CMOS dynamic power for 192 macrocells toggling at 76.9 MHz), the dynamic dissipation is roughly 250 mW, giving a junction temperature rise of about 7-8 C above ambient — well within the -55C to +125C operating envelope. Engineers should still confirm the thermal envelope in worst-case sealed avionics enclosures where ambient can approach +85C.
The CPGA-84 ceramic Pin Grid Array requires a through-hole PGA socket (e.g., Augat or Mill-Max 84-pin machined-pin sockets) or a plated-through PGA land pattern on the PCB. Pin pitch is 2.54 mm (100 mil) with a 12 x 12 grid minus depopulated corners. Recommended PCB pad diameter is 1.0 mm with 0.46 mm plated through-holes. Confirm the pin-1 orientation against the ceramic package chamfer and the silk-screen notch on the socket. Provide a clearance keep-out zone above the package to allow UV erasure without mechanical interference from heat sinks or shields.
Do not expose the EPM5192GM/8883 to direct sunlight or fluorescent UV sources for extended periods, as the quartz window will erase the EPROM configuration and render the device unconfigured at next power-up. Use opaque IC tube storage or pin-1 dot covers during board bring-up and rework. Static-sensitive handling precautions per JEDEC JESD625-A are mandatory; the CMOS EPROM technology is highly susceptible to ESD damage exceeding 100V HBM. For UV erasure follow the datasheet recipe: 12,000 uW-sec/cm² integrated intensity, 30-45 minute exposure, with the quartz window 1 inch from a 12 mW/cm² lamp.
Compliance Information
Ceramic CPGA-84 with Kovar leads contains lead-bearing solder plating and is exempt from RoHS under military/aerospace sustainment provisions. Not subject to AEC-Q100 (automotive) — uses MIL-STD-883B Class B screening instead. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral declarations were not found in the verified web data and are marked unknown.
