EPM3032ALC44-10N - 32 Macrocell CPLD, 10ns, 44-PLCC | Altera
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| 10 | $1.32 | $13.20 |
| 100 | $1.18 | $118.00 |
| 500 | $1.05 | $525.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.94 | $940.00 |
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EPM3032ALC44-10N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 3000A |
| Product Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) |
| Logic Gates | 600 gates |
| Macrocells | 32 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 2 |
| User I/O Pins | 34 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 10 ns |
| Internal fMAX | 103.1 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V (MultiVolt I/O) |
| Technology | CMOS EEPROM-based |
| In-System Programmability | Yes, via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG |
| ISP Standard Compliance | IEEE Std. 1532 |
| Boundary-Scan Test (BST) | Yes, IEEE 1149.1 compliant |
| Package | 44-pin PLCC (J-Lead, surface mount) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EPM3032ALC44-10N Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O (macrocell bidirectional) |
| Pin 2 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 3 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 4 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 5 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 6 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 7 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 8 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 9 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 10 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 11 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 12 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 13 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 14 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 15 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 16 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 17 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 18 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 19 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 20 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 21 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 22 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 23 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 24 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 25 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 26 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 27 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 28 | VCCINT β Core supply, 3.3 V |
| Pin 29 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 30 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 31 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 32 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 33 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 34 | INPUT/GCLK β Dedicated input / global clock |
| Pin 35 | INPUT/OE1 β Dedicated input / output enable 1 |
| Pin 36 | INPUT/OE2/GCLRn β Dedicated input / output enable 2 / global clear |
| Pin 37 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 38 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 39 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 40 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 41 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 42 | VCCIO β I/O supply, 1.8-5.0 V (MultiVolt) |
| Pin 43 | I/O β User I/O |
| Pin 44 | I/O β User I/O |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
EPM3032ALC44-10N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Address Decoding & Bus Interfacing, Power-Up Reset Sequencing & Supervisory Control, LED Display Multiplexing & Scanning, Portable / Battery-Powered Logic Integration, State-Machine Control for Motor Drives & Servos.
Industrial Control Glue Logic
The EPM3032ALC44-10N's 32 macrocells and 10 ns propagation delay make it a strong fit for industrial control glue logic that integrates address decoding, interrupt steering and reset sequencing. With 34 user I/Os in a 44-pin PLCC, it can replace 4-6 discrete 74HC logic chips, shrinking the BOM and consolidating fault logic into one reprogrammable device. Its 3.3 V core plus MultiVolt I/O up to 5.0 V enables direct interfacing with legacy 5 V peripheral ICs without level shifters, which is essential when bridging modern microcontrollers to industrial sensor backplanes. The instant-on, non-volatile EEPROM configuration ensures deterministic boot behaviour within microseconds of power-up - critical for safety and motor-drive systems where undefined logic states are unacceptable. Source: Altera MAX 3000A Family Data Sheet typical application circuits.
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Address Decoding & Bus Interfacing
The EPM3032ALC44-10N excels at PCI/ISA bus address decoding, chip-select generation and bus bridging in legacy embedded systems. The 10 ns tPD aligns well with 33 MHz PCI bus timing, allowing single-cycle decode latency that meets PCI spec with margin. The 34 I/Os comfortably accommodate 16-24 address line decoding plus 4-8 peripheral chip-select outputs, while MultiVolt I/O lets the CPLD bridge 3.3 V ASICs to 5 V peripheral buses. Engineers historically use the MAX 3000A family for this exact use case because the EEPROM non-volatile configuration eliminates boot ROM overhead and JTAG programming simplifies field-revision. The 600 usable gates are sufficient for full-chip-select and interrupt-controller functions. Source: MAX 3000A Family Data Sheet typical application section.
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Power-Up Reset Sequencing & Supervisory Control
The EPM3032ALC44-10N provides deterministic power-up reset sequencing for multi-rail systems thanks to its non-volatile EEPROM configuration - the device is fully operational microseconds after VCC reaches 3.3 V. With 32 macrocells, designers can implement 4-8 independent rail sequencers with adjustable delay timers using internal macrocell registers and feedback paths. The 34 I/Os accommodate ENABLE and PG (power-good) inputs from multiple DC-DC converters plus output enables to downstream regulators. MultiVolt I/O up to 5.0 V lets one CPLD supervise both 3.3 V and 5.0 V rails. JTAG-based in-system programming (IEEE 1149.1, IEEE Std. 1532) allows late-stage sequencing adjustments during board bring-up. Source: Altera MAX 3000A datasheet application notes.
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LED Display Multiplexing & Scanning
The EPM3032ALC44-10N handles 8-digit seven-segment LED multiplexing and dot-matrix display scanning in instrumentation front panels. The 10 ns tPD allows refresh rates above 1 kHz per digit, eliminating flicker for 8-digit displays, while the 34 I/Os accommodate 8 segment data lines plus 8 digit strobes plus optional brightness PWM outputs. Its low standby current and 3.3 V core suit battery-powered handheld meters, and MultiVolt I/O interfaces directly to 5 V common-anode LED drivers. The EEPROM non-volatile configuration means the display pattern survives power cycles without bootloader intervention. Source: MAX 3000A Family typical applications for display multiplexing circuits.
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Portable / Battery-Powered Logic Integration
The EPM3032ALC44-10N suits portable and battery-powered products that need instant-on programmable logic with low standby current. Its 3.3 V core, CMOS EEPROM technology, and zero-configuration boot (no external boot PROM required) keep active power low and standby current minimal - ideal for handheld test equipment, portable medical devices and field-instrumentation. The 32 macrocells integrate multiple 74HC logic functions into one package, reducing PCB area in space-constrained designs, and 3.3 V ISP allows in-field firmware updates via JTAG without opening the enclosure. The 44-pin PLCC footprint is well suited to through-hole leaded assemblies that survive mechanical shock better than fine-pitch QFN. Source: MAX 3000A datasheet power-consumption tables.
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State-Machine Control for Motor Drives & Servos
The EPM3032ALC44-10N implements deterministic state-machine control for stepper motor, DC servo and brushless-DC (BLDC) commutation logic in industrial automation. Its 10 ns tPD supports commutation frequencies above 100 kHz for high-speed BLDC drives, and the 32 macrocells implement full 6-step or sine-commutation state machines with current-limit interlocks. The 34 I/Os accommodate Hall-sensor inputs, PWM outputs, fault inputs, and ENABLE signals to gate drivers. The non-volatile EEPROM configuration guarantees defined commutation state at power-up - a safety-critical requirement for industrial servo controllers where undefined outputs could overstress the motor windings. Source: MAX 3000A application briefs on motor control.
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Engineering reference data for EPM3032ALC44-10N β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM3032ALC44-10 | EPM3032A-TC44-10N | EPM3032A-TC44-10 | EPM3032ALC-44-10N | EPM7032AELC44-10N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | 44-pin PLCC (J-Lead) | 44-pin PLCC (J-Lead) - same | 44-pin PLCC (J-Lead) - same | 44-pin PLCC (J-Lead) - same | 44-pin PLCC (J-Lead) - same | 44-pin PLCC (J-Lead) - same |
| Family | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A | MAX 3000A | MAX 7000A |
| Macrocells | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| User I/O Pins | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns | 10 ns |
| Internal fMAX | 103.1 MHz | 103.1 MHz | 103.1 MHz | 103.1 MHz | 103.1 MHz | 227.3 MHz |
| VCCINT | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| RoHS Status | Pb-free (RoHS) | Lead-bearing (non-RoHS) | Pb-free (RoHS) | Lead-bearing (non-RoHS) | Pb-free (RoHS) | Pb-free (RoHS) |
Key Differentiators
- Non-volatile EEPROM boot, no external PROM needed (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Cyclone))
- MultiVolt I/O supports 1.8 V to 5.0 V without level shifters (vs MAX 7000A family (EPM7032AELC44-10N))
- 44-pin PLCC J-lead for hand-soldering and through-hole rework (vs MAX II family (EPM240T100C5N) in TQFP-100)
- Lower cost and deeper distributor inventory than MAX II replacement (vs MAX II EPM240T100C5N)
Design Notes
Decouple VCCINT (3.3 V core) with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the PLCC power pin, plus a 10 uF bulk tantalum/ceramic capacitor adjacent. VCCIO MultiVolt pins (1.8-5.0 V) require their own 0.1 uF + 10 uF decoupling network even if the same rail as VCCINT. Estimate: total inrush at power-up is under 100 mA for an unprogrammed device, dropping to ~20 mA quiescent when configured. Source: MAX 3000A datasheet power-supply design guidelines.
The 44-pin PLCC (J-lead) package accepts a standard PLCC-44 socket (e.g., 3M 8444-21B1-RK-TP or Aries 44-6518-10), which simplifies prototyping and field replacement. For production, however, solder the PLCC directly to the PCB with J-leads; keep clearance under the package at least 0.5 mm and avoid placing signal traces beneath the body to prevent probe shorting. Pin 1 is identified by an orientation dot on the package top.
Route JTAG signals TDI, TDO, TMS and TCK as a dedicated daisy-chain bus with 10 kohm pull-ups on TMS and TCK per IEEE 1149.1. Keep JTAG traces short (<= 75 mm) and isolated from switching power and clock lines to avoid programming errors. Place the JTAG header at board edge for bed-of-nails programming access. Unused I/O pins can be left floating per the MAX 3000A datasheet, but for highest noise immunity tie them to VCCIO through a 10 kohm resistor.
Do not exceed VCCINT of 3.3 V (4.0 V absolute max); the MAX 3000A core is not 5 V tolerant on VCCINT even though VCCIO accepts 5 V. Estimate: input leakage on unconfigured I/O can reach 10 uA per pin, which matters for battery designs - configure unused I/Os as outputs driving defined states via the Quartus fitter to minimize leakage. JTAG chain integrity must be verified before ISP attempts; a broken TCK pull-up is the most common programming failure.
Compliance Information
The trailing 'N' suffix indicates lead-free / RoHS-compliant terminal finish per Altera's naming convention. IEEE 1149.1 JTAG and IEEE Std. 1532 compliance is per the MAX 3000A datasheet. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for legacy industrial CPLDs; halogen-free status is not stated in the datasheet and is marked unknown.
