EPM5192JC-2 - 192-Macrocell UV PLD, 45ns, 84-Pin CQCC | Altera
MPN: EPM5192JC-2 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $42.5 | $42.50 |
| 10 | $38.25 | $382.50 |
| 100 | $32 | $3,200.00 |
| 500 | $26.75 | $13,375.00 |
| 1,000 | $22.5 | $22,500.00 |
EPM5192JC-2 Overview
A UV-erasable Programmable Logic Device (UV PLD) is a non-volatile, reprogrammable integrated circuit that stores combinational and sequential logic in EPROM-style memory cells, which the user clears by exposing the die through a quartz window to ultraviolet light. In the broader system taxonomy, UV PLDs sit at the foundation of programmable logic: they preceded modern CPLDs and FPGAs, offering modest logic density, deterministic timing, and instant-on operation. Although newer SRAM-based FPGAs dominate high-density applications, UV PLDs like the EPM5192JC-2 remain valued for low-density glue logic in legacy military, aerospace, and industrial systems where the deterministic timing and one-time-programmed/UV-reprogrammed security model are advantages.
Key differentiating features include the 192-macrocell density (one of the largest in the MAX 5000 generation), 84-pin ceramic CQCC package suitable for harsh-environment and military temperature grades, and the UV-erase window enabling prototype iteration cycles. The PIA routing fabric provides predictable interconnect delays, and the device is fully supported by the legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II development environment for schematic, VHDL, and Verilog entry.
The EPM5192JC-2 uses an EEPROM/EPROM-style macrocell architecture where each macrocell contains a programmable AND/OR array, a flip-flop, and an output enable control. Combinational logic is realized as sum-of-products terms across the PIA, while sequential logic is captured in dedicated D-flip-flops per macrocell, allowing designers to implement state machines, address decoders, and bus interface logic in a single chip.
Typical applications include military and aerospace systems (radar signal processing, avionics bus arbitration), industrial control glue logic, address decoding and interrupt management in VMEbus and Multibus backplanes, legacy system replacement where original MAX 5000 parts are no longer available, and educational or research platforms demonstrating UV-erase programmable logic workflows. The ceramic 84-pin CQCC package supports extended-temperature and Mil-Std-883B screening.
When designing with the EPM5192JC-2, verify that the target board layout accepts the ceramic CQCC J-lead package and that designers have access to a UV eraser (typically 254 nm, ~30 minutes at 12 mW/cmΒ²) for reprogramming. Programming requires a compatible EPROM-style PLD programmer and the legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II toolchain. For new designs, consider modern EEPROM-based MAX II or MAX V CPLDs that offer in-system programmability without the UV-erasure step.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, legacy stock availability, drop-in alternative MPNs from the MAX 5000 family, and practical design notes that are not present in the original Altera datasheet, making it useful for sustainment engineers maintaining long-lifecycle military and industrial platforms.
Drop-in alternatives for EPM5192JC-2 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 EPM5192JC-2 (same form factor and footprint) β differing in Package, Device Type, Propagation Delay (tPD), Product Type, Programming Method.
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EPM5192JC-1
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View Datasheet βEPM5192JC-2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | MAX 5000 |
| Product Type | UV-erasable Programmable Logic Device (PLD) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 12 |
| Interconnect | Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) |
| User I/O Pins | 64 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 7 |
| External Clock Inputs | 1 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 45 ns |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| Package | 84-pin CQCC (Ceramic Quad Flat Pack, J-lead, windowed) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of Terminals | 84 |
| Programming Method | UV-erase / EPROM |
EPM5192JC-2 Pin Configuration
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Typical Applications
EPM5192JC-2 is suitable for 6 applications: Military Avionics Glue Logic, Legacy VMEbus Address Decoding, Industrial Control State Machines, Replacement of Discontinued MAX 5000 Logic, Educational and Research Platforms, Aerospace Subsystem Interface Bridging.
Military Avionics Glue Logic
The EPM5192JC-2's 192-macrocell density and 84-pin ceramic CQCC package suit it for military avionics platforms where it implements glue logic between discrete MSI/LSI devices. The ceramic packaging supports extended temperature screening, and the deterministic PIA routing ensures predictable timing for control signals between radar, navigation, and display subsystems. The 45 ns propagation delay is adequate for sub-MHz bus arbitration in VMEbus and Multibus backplanes. Compared to modern SRAM-based FPGAs, the UV PLD requires no boot PROM and operates instantly on power-up - a critical feature in mission systems where boot time and configuration bit integrity matter.
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Legacy VMEbus Address Decoding
The EPM5192JC-2 is widely used as a VMEbus address decoder and bus arbiter in legacy industrial and military backplane systems. Its 192 macrocells and 64 user I/Os provide ample capacity to decode the full 32-bit VMEbus address space and generate the multi-level bus grant signals. The deterministic 45 ns propagation delay matches VMEbus timing budgets without timing closure concerns. The PLD replaces multiple 74LS/74F series decoder PALs with a single integrated device, simplifying board layout while maintaining backward compatibility with existing backplane firmware.
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Industrial Control State Machines
The EPM5192JC-2 implements multi-state control logic in factory automation and process control systems, where it sequences actuators, drives relays, and arbitrates sensor inputs. Each of the 192 macrocells can hold a D-flip-flop, providing 192 flip-flops for finite state machine implementation. The CMOS process yields low static power consumption, and the ceramic package supports factory-floor temperature ranges when the industrial-grade variant is used. Engineers typically implement the state machines in VHDL or Verilog and synthesize via the legacy MAX+PLUS II toolchain.
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Replacement of Discontinued MAX 5000 Logic
Sustainment programs for long-lifecycle military and industrial systems use the EPM5192JC-2 as a like-for-like replacement for original MAX 5000 PLD sockets. The 84-pin ceramic CQCC package is footprint-compatible with earlier MAX 5000 family members such as the EPM5128 and EPM5130, allowing direct board swap when stock of the original part is exhausted. Engineers must verify the JEDEC fuse map or recompiled bitstream matches the replacement timing model; the -2 grade at 45 ns tPD is the fastest bin and typically the most desired replacement. The bitstream from the original MAX+PLUS II project can be reused directly if the target die matches.
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Educational and Research Platforms
The EPM5192JC-2 serves as a teaching vehicle in university digital logic and computer architecture courses where students learn UV-erasable PLD programming workflows. The 192 macrocells provide enough logic capacity for non-trivial projects (small CPUs, custom instruction decoders), while the UV erase window allows repeated programming cycles for iterative lab work. The MAX+PLUS II software remains freely available from Altera/Intel as legacy freeware, and EPROM-style PLD programmers supporting the EPM5192JC-2 are still in use in academic labs. Students gain exposure to programmable logic fundamentals before moving to modern SRAM-based FPGAs.
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Aerospace Subsystem Interface Bridging
The EPM5192JC-2 bridges mismatched interface standards in aerospace subsystems, converting between MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and discrete signal levels in radar and flight control systems. Its 192 macrocells allow multi-channel protocol conversion logic on a single chip, and the ceramic CQCC package survives the vibration and temperature profiles of aerospace environments. The deterministic PIA routing eliminates the timing variability of FPGA place-and-route, making timing closure straightforward for safety-critical interfaces. Engineers should select the MIL-STD-883B screened variant (EPM5192GM883B-2) for aerospace flight-qualified applications.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192JC-2 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192JC-1 | EPM5192JC | EPM5192JC-1N | EPM5192GI-2 | EPM5192GC84-1 | EPM5192GM883B-2 |
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| Package | 84-pin CQCC (J-lead, windowed) | 84-pin CQCC (J-lead, windowed) - same | 84-pin CQCC (J-lead, windowed) - same | 84-pin CQCC (J-lead, windowed) - same | 84-pin ceramic windowed - same | 84-pin ceramic CQCC - same | 84-pin ceramic windowed - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 45 ns | 55 ns | Base grade (slower) | 55 ns | 45 ns | 55 ns | 45 ns |
| LABs | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| User I/O | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial (lead-free) | Industrial | Commercial | Military (MIL-STD-883B) |
| Programming Method | UV-erase | UV-erase | UV-erase | UV-erase | UV-erase | UV-erase | UV-erase |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Highest density in the MAX 5000 generation (vs EPM5130 (128 macrocells))
- Faster -2 speed grade within the family (vs EPM5192JC-1 (55 ns tPD))
- Military/aerospace screened variants available (vs EPM5192JC (commercial grade))
Design Notes
The EPM5192JC-2's 84-pin ceramic CQCC (J-lead) package requires a PCB footprint with J-lead land patterns measuring approximately 1.27 mm (50 mil) pitch. Ceramic packages have higher thermal expansion mismatch with FR-4 than plastic packages, so for temperature-cycling applications consider polyimide or ceramic substrates. Decoupling: place 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors as close as possible to each VCC pin (multiple VCC pins distributed around the package) and a single 10 uF tantalum or bulk ceramic on the supply rail. Keep programming-related test points accessible if the board will be reworked in production.
A common pitfall is assuming the EPM5192JC-2 bitstream is compatible with newer MAX II/MAX V CPLDs - it is not. The MAX 5000 family uses EPROM-style fuse maps and the legacy MAX+PLUS II compiler; MAX II and MAX V use SRAM/flash configuration cells and the Quartus toolchain. Any migration requires full logic recompilation and a PCB redesign because packages and pinouts differ. Engineers should also confirm UV eraser wavelength (254 nm) and intensity (~12 mW/cmΒ² for ~30 minutes) before relying on the device's reprogrammability - some older lab UV erasers use 365 nm blacklight and will not erase the part.
When laying out the EPM5192JC-2 on a board that also hosts high-speed SRAM or bus transceivers, isolate the PIA-driven outputs to one region of the board. The PIA interconnect has predictable but non-zero routing delay, so place the device away from clock-distribution buffers and sensitive analog circuitry to minimize crosstalk. Route all VCC and GND pins to wide power planes (not traces) and stitch ground vias around the CQCC perimeter. For high-reliability programs, follow IPC-2221 ceramic-component land-pattern guidelines and include a conformal coating step in assembly to protect the quartz erase window from contamination.
Compliance Information
Compliance information is not published in the Verified Web Data for the EPM5192JC-2. The EPM5192JC-1N variant indicates a lead-free (N suffix) finish option. MIL-STD-883B screening applies to the EPM5192GM883B-2 variant. AEC-Q100 does not apply to this legacy PLD family.
