EPM5192JC-1 - 192-Macrocell UV CPLD, 40ns, 5V | Altera MAX 5000
MPN: EPM5192JC-1 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $33.2 | $332.00 |
| 100 | $28.75 | $2,875.00 |
| 500 | $25.1 | $12,550.00 |
| 1,000 | $22.4 | $22,400.00 |
EPM5192JC-1 Overview
A CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile, instantly-on programmable logic device that combines multiple macrocells with a centralized AND-Plane/OR-Plane architecture, providing deterministic pin-to-pin timing ideal for glue logic, address decoding, bus interfacing, and state-machine replacement. CPLDs sit below FPGAs in the programmable logic hierarchy (CPLD -> PLD -> programmable logic -> digital IC -> semiconductor) and above discrete 22V10/PAL devices in functional density, offering between 32 and 512 macrocells per chip with predictable timing that does not depend on routing congestion.
Key features of the EPM5192JC-1 include 3,750 usable gates, 192 macrocells, 84 user I/O pins, a programmable I/O architecture with per-pin output enable, JTAG-less ISP-friendly configuration via the classic Altera MAX programming interface, and CMOS low-power operation. The ceramic-windowed (J) package supports laboratory UV erasure, while the -1 speed grade delivers 40 ns tPD and 62.5 MHz fMAX over the commercial 0 C to +70 C temperature range.
Architecturally, the device uses an EPROM-based macrocell array, which makes the configuration non-volatile and instantly available at power-up without external boot memory - a key advantage over SRAM-based FPGAs in deterministic-startup applications. The wide AND-Plane feeds a shared OR-Plane, and each macrocell contains a programmable flip-flop, XOR control, and a tri-state output buffer with per-pin enable. The 5 V CMOS I/O interfaces directly to TTL logic and to 5 V microprocessors without external level shifters.
Typical applications include 5 V microprocessor bus decoding (8086, 68000, Z80 glue logic), peripheral control and address-latch replacement, industrial control and instrumentation, legacy telecom line-card logic, and aerospace/military designs that benefit from the radiation-tolerant ceramic package and the documented MIL-883B process flow. The ceramic J-package is favored in military and space-grade programs where plastic packages are not acceptable.
When designing with the EPM5192JC-1, plan for the MAX+PLUS II or legacy MAX+PLUS development flow, allow a 5 V VCC supply with 100 nF/10 uF decoupling near the package, and remember that the ceramic windowed package must be erased under a UV lamp before reprogramming - which is why most production designs migrate to the plastic one-time-programmable (OTP) suffix variants once the design is frozen.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, JTAG/programming-tool information, and same-family MAX 5000 cross-references not found in the original manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →EPM5192JC-1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device |
| Technology | CMOS, UV-Erasable / OTP |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Usable Gates | 3750 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 40 ns (speed grade -1) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency (fMAX) | 62.5 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| User I/O Pins | 84 |
| Package Type | 84-pin Ceramic Quad Flat Pack (CQFP), windowed |
| JEDEC Package Code | S-CQCC-J84 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) |
| Configuration Memory | UV-EPROM (erasable under UV lamp) |
| Programming Interface | Altera MAX programming interface (parallel, pre-JTAG for this family) |
| Process | CMOS EPROM |
| I/O Standard | TTL/CMOS 5 V compatible |
EPM5192JC-1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 9 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 22 | VCC — 5 V supply voltage |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 43 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 66 | VCC — 5 V supply voltage |
| Pin 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (programmable input/output) |
Typical Applications
EPM5192JC-1 is suitable for 6 applications: Microprocessor Bus Glue Logic, Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation, State Machine and Control Logic Replacement, Legacy Telecom Line-Card Logic, Industrial Control and Instrumentation, Aerospace and Military Retrofit Programs.
Microprocessor Bus Glue Logic
The EPM5192JC-1 fits 5 V microprocessor glue-logic applications because it offers 192 macrocells and 84 user I/Os in a single 5 V device, with 40 ns pin-to-pin delay sufficient to decode address and control lines between 8086/68000/Z80 CPUs and peripheral chips. The non-volatile EPROM configuration means the chip is instantly operational at power-up, eliminating the boot delay of SRAM-based FPGAs. Designers route address, data strobe, and chip-select signals through the CPLD's AND/OR planes to replace discrete 74LS glue-logic packages, reducing board area and improving timing predictability.
Recommended
Address Decoding and Chip-Select Generation
The EPM5192JC-1 is well suited for address decoding in 5 V embedded systems because its 192 macrocells can implement wide AND/OR address-match equations for multiple peripherals simultaneously. The 40 ns tPD ensures chip-select signals arrive before the peripheral's access-time window closes, even at full 25 MHz bus speed. With 84 user I/Os, the chip can drive 30+ chip-select lines plus dedicated read/write strobes, replacing several 22V10 PALs and discrete decoder ICs with a single part.
Recommended
State Machine and Control Logic Replacement
The EPM5192JC-1 enables deterministic state-machine implementation because its EPROM-based macrocell architecture provides fixed, routing-independent timing, unlike SRAM-based FPGAs where fMAX can vary with place-and-route. The 62.5 MHz fMAX supports high-speed Mealy and Moore state machines for industrial control and instrumentation, and the 5 V CMOS I/O interfaces directly to TTL peripherals without level shifters. With 192 macrocells the chip can hold 8-12 complex state machines plus associated counters and registered outputs in one device.
Recommended
Legacy Telecom Line-Card Logic
The EPM5192JC-1 fits legacy telecom line-card applications because its 5 V tolerant CMOS I/O and 192 macrocells provide enough logic capacity for SLIC/SLAC interfacing, ringing control, and test-access switching while the 40 ns delay supports TDM bus timing up to ~25 MHz. The windowed ceramic CQFP package is well documented in telecom central-office designs of the 1990s and remains a known, reliable part in field-deployed switches. Engineers maintaining legacy line cards use this CPLD as a drop-in replacement when original parts fail.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Instrumentation
The EPM5192JC-1 is ideal for industrial control because its non-volatile UV-EPROM configuration starts deterministically at power-up, eliminating FPGA configuration failures in factory-floor environments where brownouts are common. With 192 macrocells and 84 I/Os the chip can implement PLC scan-engine logic, sensor-multiplexer control, and HMI interface glue between microcontrollers and discrete I/O. The 5 V supply aligns with industrial 5 V backplanes and TTL sensor interfaces.
Recommended
Aerospace and Military Retrofit Programs
The EPM5192JC-1 is favored in aerospace retrofit programs because its ceramic CQFP package (JEDEC S-CQCC-J84) and EPROM technology have extensive radiation-tolerance and hermeticity heritage, and the part is documented in legacy MIL-883B flows. Programs sustaining 1990s-vintage avionics or military communications use this CPLD to repair line-replaceable units when the original part is no longer procurable from authorized channels, and aftermarket brokers supply small lot quantities for these sustainment programs.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192JC-1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192JC | EPM5192GC-1 | EPM5192IC-1 | EPM5192GC84-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | CQFP-84 (J84, ceramic windowed) | CQFP-84 (J84, ceramic windowed) | CQFP-84 (J84, ceramic windowed) | CQFP-84 (J84, ceramic windowed) | CQFP-84 (J84, ceramic windowed) |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Usable Gates | 3750 | 3750 | 3750 | 3750 | 3750 |
| 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 |
| User I/O Pins | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Configuration Memory | UV-EPROM (windowed) | UV-EPROM (windowed) | UV-EPROM (windowed) | UV-EPROM (windowed) | UV-EPROM (windowed) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Windowed ceramic CQFP package supports UV erasure for design iteration (vs EPM5192IC-1)
- Documented MIL-883B ceramic flow for aerospace and military programs (vs EPM5192JC)
- Faster -1 speed grade at 40 ns tPD (vs EPM5192C-2)
Design Notes
Estimated: EPM5192JC-1 ICC is approximately 200-300 mA at 5 V with all 84 I/Os toggling at 25 MHz, depending on output load. Place a 100 nF ceramic bypass capacitor as close as possible to each VCC pin (pins 22 and 66) and a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the 5 V rail near the device to suppress switching noise. The device draws higher in-rush current during UV-EPROM programming; ensure the 5 V regulator can source 500 mA peak during the programming cycle.
The ceramic windowed CQFP package must be erased under a UV lamp (typically 30-45 minutes at 254 nm wavelength) before reprogramming - any exposure to sunlight or fluorescent light for extended periods can partially erase the EPROM and corrupt logic. Store erased parts in opaque conductive foam. The MAX 5000 family pre-dates JTAG; design must include the legacy Altera MAX programming interface pins or plan for socketed programming on a separate fixture before final PCB assembly.
Estimated: The 84-pin CQFP (JEDEC S-CQCC-J84) has 0.5 mm to 0.65 mm lead pitch depending on package vintage and a thermal resistance theta_JA of approximately 35-45 C/W. Place at least one inner ground plane under the package for thermal spreading and signal integrity. Route all 84 I/O signals on the top layer with via fanout only when necessary, and keep clock and high-speed control lines away from I/O pads to minimize crosstalk into adjacent macrocell inputs.
Compliance Information
EPM5192JC-1 uses a ceramic CQFP package with lead-bearing solder terminations, making it non-RoHS-compliant for the lead content; not AEC-Q100 qualified (automotive not in scope); MIL-883B flow available on selected date codes for military/aerospace programs. Compliance values extracted from manufacturer datasheet packaging notes.
