EPM5192JI-2 - Altera MAX 5000 EPLD, 192 Macrocells | Intel FPGA
MPN: EPM5192JI-2 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.2 | $162.00 |
| 100 | $13.8 | $1,380.00 |
| 500 | $11.4 | $5,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.95 | $9,950.00 |
EPM5192JI-2 Overview
What is an EPLD / MAX 5000 device? An Erasable Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) is a class of programmable logic that preceded modern FPGAs and CPLDs; the Altera MAX 5000 family uses EPROM-based macrocells with a sum-of-products architecture and a programmable interconnect array (PIA). In the broader taxonomy, EPLDs sit between classic PALs/GALs and modern CPLDs/FPGAs, with the MAX 5000 positioned as a high-density bridge product. Each macrocell contains a programmable AND/OR array, a flip-flop, and an output enable, providing flexible logic implementation in a non-volatile (UV-erasable) silicon form factor.
Key features include 192 macrocells delivering up to 5,000 usable gates, 12 dedicated inputs with input registers, 192 flip-flops, propagation delays in the '-2' speed grade, and a programmable interconnect array that routes any macrocell output to any other macrocell. The device also offers user-configurable macrocell flip-flops (D, T, JK, SR), output enable per macrocell, and pin-compatible migration across the MAX 5000 family for design portability.
Technically, the MAX 5000 architecture separates logic from routing: macrocell logic blocks feed a global PIA that distributes signals across the device, eliminating the routing bottlenecks of earlier PAL architectures. The '-2' speed grade reflects a specific tPD/tCO window versus the slower '-1' grade and faster (none) grades, allowing designers to trade speed for power. Programming is performed via a standard Altera programming hardware using the legacy A+ or MAX+ development tools.
Typical applications include bus-interface bridges in legacy VME/cPCI backplanes, industrial PLC glue logic, telecommunications line-card control, address decoding and wait-state generation in 80x86/Motorola systems, and replacement of discrete TTL/CMOS logic in mature designs. The non-volatile (EPROM) cell technology means no external configuration memory is required, simplifying BOM and boot-time.
When designing with this device, note that ceramic JLCC packages are increasingly hard to source as the industry transitions to plastic and lead-free variants; verify long-term availability before committing to a new design. Designers should also plan for UV erasure time if iterative prototyping is anticipated. All programming and verification should follow the manufacturer datasheet procedures to avoid cell-stress damage.
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Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EPM5192JI-2 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Device Type, Operating Temperature, Mounting Type, Propagation Delay (tPD).
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View Datasheet →EPM5192JI-2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 |
| Device Type | EPLD (Erasable Programmable Logic Device) |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| Usable Gates | 5000 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 12 |
| Flip-Flops | 192 |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Package | JLCC-68 (J-Lead Ceramic) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Programming Technology | UV-Erasable EPROM |
| Architecture | Sum-of-products with Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V (typical) |
| Process Technology | CMOS EPROM |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Non-compliant (ceramic JLCC, contains lead) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete (legacy Altera MAX 5000 family) |
EPM5192JI-2 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 2 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 3 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 4 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 5 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 6 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 7 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 8 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 9 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 10 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 12 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 13 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 14 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 15 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 16 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 17 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 18 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 19 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 20 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 21 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 22 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 23 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 24 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 25 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 26 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 27 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 28 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 29 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 30 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 31 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 32 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 33 | INPUT — Dedicated input pin |
| Pin 34 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 35 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 36 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 37 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 38 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 39 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 40 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 41 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 42 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 43 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 44 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 45 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 46 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 47 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 48 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 49 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 50 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 51 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 52 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 53 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 54 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 55 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 56 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 57 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 58 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 59 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 60 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 61 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 62 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 63 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 64 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 65 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 66 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 67 | I/O — Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 68 | VCC — +5V power supply |
Typical Applications
EPM5192JI-2 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy VME/cPCI Bus Interface Glue Logic, Industrial PLC Custom Logic Replacement, Telecommunications Line-Card Control, 80x86/Motorola 68k Address Decoding & Wait-State Logic, Military & Aerospace Avionics Logic, Replacement of Discrete TTL/CMOS Logic Arrays.
Legacy VME/cPCI Bus Interface Glue Logic
The EPM5192JI-2 is well-suited for legacy VME and cPCI backplane glue logic, where 192 macrocells and 12 dedicated inputs deliver sufficient capacity for bus arbitration, address decoding, and interrupt steering between 68k/MIPS host CPUs and peripheral slaves. Its non-volatile EPROM cell technology means the device powers up with a defined logic state, eliminating external configuration PROM that complicates BOM and boot time. Compared with discrete 74-series TTL logic, a single EPM5192JI-2 replaces 15-25 SSI/MSI packages, reducing PCB area on legacy 6U/3U cards while preserving deterministic propagation delay required for bus-cycle timing.
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Industrial PLC Custom Logic Replacement
Within industrial PLC and process-control backplanes, the EPM5192JI-2 implements custom sequencer, timer, and I/O-expansion logic that previously required racks of discrete CMOS gates. Its 192 flip-flops allow 192 state bits per device, while 12 dedicated inputs interface directly to 24V-to-5V opto-isolated field signals without external Schmitt-trigger conditioning. The commercial 0-70C temperature range covers most factory-floor enclosures. The MAX 5000 deterministic tPD timing also supports scan-cycle predictability needed for IEC 61131-style ladder execution.
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Telecommunications Line-Card Control
In telecom line cards (T1/E1, ISDN, early DSLAM), the EPM5192JI-2 implements line-interface control, framing, and alarm-monitoring logic between the framer IC and the host backplane. Its 5,000 usable gates are sufficient for one-line-card worth of glue, while the JLCC-68 ceramic package survives the higher ambient temperatures of sealed telecom enclosures. The deterministic PIA routing guarantees predictable timing for HDLC-style serial protocols and provides the high-noise-immunity required near line-driver transformers.
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80x86/Motorola 68k Address Decoding & Wait-State Logic
The EPM5192JI-2 was widely used in 1980s-1990s 80x86 and Motorola 68k computer motherboards to perform full address-decode, wait-state generation, and bus-cycle steering. With 192 macrocells, a single EPM5192JI-2 can decode the entire 24-bit or 32-bit address space, generate chip-selects for memory banks and peripheral ICs, and synthesize READY/WAIT signals with deterministic propagation delays. The 12 dedicated inputs accept buffered address/Control signals directly, simplifying PCB routing.
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Military & Aerospace Avionics Logic
The EPM5192JI-2 (and its GM883B military-processed sibling) supports avionics and defense applications that require ceramic-hermetic packaging for high-reliability and vibration tolerance. With 192 macrocells and 192 flip-flops, the device integrates guidance, navigation, and control-system glue logic that would otherwise consume multiple discrete gate packages. The MIL-STD-883 processing variant (EPM5192GM883B-2) provides the radiation-tolerance screening needed for high-altitude and space-adjacent environments.
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Replacement of Discrete TTL/CMOS Logic Arrays
When a legacy design used 15-25 SSI/MSI packages (74LS, 74HC, 4000-series), the EPM5192JI-2 can replace the entire logic array in a single JLCC-68 footprint. Designers capture the original Boolean netlist, map it to MAX 5000 macrocells via legacy MAX+ software, and reduce PCB area by 70-80% while improving noise immunity (no inter-package skew). The EPROM cell technology also eliminates the need for socketed logic updates, since the same part can be reprogrammed after UV erase, ideal for mature defense and industrial designs requiring field upgrades.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5192JI-2 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5192JI-1 | EPM5192JC-2 | EPM5192GC-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Package | JLCC-68 | JLCC-68 (same) | JLCC-68 (same) | JLCC-68 (same) |
| Macrocells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Usable Gates | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -1 (slower) | -2 (same) | -2 (same) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 to 70C) | Commercial | Commercial | Extended/Military |
| Programming Technology | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM | UV-EPROM |
| RoHS Compliance | Non-compliant (ceramic lead) | Non-compliant | Non-compliant | Non-compliant |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Pin-to-pin compatible across MAX 5000 family (vs EPM5192JC-2)
- Non-volatile EPROM configuration (vs EPM5192JI-1)
- Highest macrocell density in MAX 5000 family (vs EPM5192JC-1)
Design Notes
The EPM5192JI-2 uses UV-erasable EPROM cells, meaning every reprogramming cycle requires a 20-30 minute UV erasure step. Plan iterative prototyping cycles accordingly: budget 1 hour per reprogram cycle including erasure, programming, and verification. Also note that EPROM cells lose data after 10+ years of storage without power; verify retention before reusing parts pulled from old inventory, especially in long-lifecycle defense programs.
The JLCC-68 ceramic J-lead package requires careful PCB layout: keep-out zone under the package must be free of vias and traces, and the J-leads need castellated or full-pad footprints with adequate solder fillet visibility for inspection. Because ceramic packages have a higher coefficient-of-mismatch with FR-4 than plastic packages, design PCB pad pitch with strain relief to avoid ceramic-cracking failures under thermal cycling.
The commercial-grade EPM5192JI-2 is rated 0-70C ambient; for outdoor or industrial deployments above this range, substitute with the EPM5192GI-2 (industrial -40 to +85C) or EPM5192GC-2 (military -55 to +125C). Ceramic JLCC packages conduct heat better than plastic equivalents, but at sustained high switching activity the device should still be mounted with thermal vias under the central thermal pad to a copper pour.
Compliance Information
Ceramic JLCC package contains lead above RoHS thresholds. AEC-Q100 not applicable for legacy EPLD. REACH and halogen status not stated in distributor data; assume unknown for ceramic legacy packages.
