EPM5032DM - 32-Macrocell MAX 5000 EPLD, 25ns | Altera
MPN: EPM5032DM ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25.2 | $252.00 |
| 100 | $21.75 | $2,175.00 |
| 500 | $18.4 | $9,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $15.9 | $15,900.00 |
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View Datasheet →EPM5032DM Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | MAX 5000 |
| Macrocells | 32 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 25 ns |
| Usable Gates | 600 to 1000 (typical) |
| Logic Inputs | 32 |
| Process Technology | CMOS EEPROM |
| Package | CDIP-28 (ceramic windowed DIP, 28-pin) |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -55C to +125C (military/extended, ceramic package) |
| Programming Technology | UV-erasable (windowed) EEPROM |
| Logic Function | Combinational and registered (synchronous) |
| Output Polarity | Programmable |
| Program Retention | Non-volatile (EEPROM) |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole (DIP) |
| RoHS Status | Non-compliant (ceramic DIP with UV window) |
| Lead-Free | No (ceramic DIP contains lead) |
EPM5032DM Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 2 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 3 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 4 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 5 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 6 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 7 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 8 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 9 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 10 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 11 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 12 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 13 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 14 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 15 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 16 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 17 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 18 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 19 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 20 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 21 | VCC — +5 V supply |
| Pin 22 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 23 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 24 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 25 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 26 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 27 | INPUT/DATA — Logic input / data line |
| Pin 28 | GND — Ground |
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
EPM5032DM is suitable for 7 applications: Legacy Industrial Control Logic, Glue-Logic Replacement and Board Consolidation, Bus Interface and Address Decoding, State-Machine Controllers, Military and Aerospace Avionics, Educational and Prototyping Platforms, Test Equipment and Instrumentation Front Ends.
Legacy Industrial Control Logic
The EPM5032DM is well suited to legacy industrial control boards that already use a CDIP-28 footprint for programmable logic. Its 32 macrocells and 25 ns tPD deliver enough density and speed to consolidate clusters of 74LS/74HC glue logic into a single non-volatile device. The ceramic DIP survives factory-floor thermal cycling, while the EEPROM program retains configuration through power cycles - critical for line controllers, motor drives, and PLC interface boards that must boot without reconfiguration. Estimated power savings vs equivalent TTL: roughly 70% reduction in quiescent current thanks to CMOS EEPROM technology.
Recommended
Glue-Logic Replacement and Board Consolidation
The EPM5032DM excels as a drop-in replacement for 20 to 30 SSI/MSI TTL logic packages, freeing PCB area and reducing power consumption on legacy 5V designs. The 600 to 1000 usable gates and 25 ns propagation delay are sufficient for address decoding, bus arbitration, interrupt control, and custom register mapping. Because the same CDIP-28 footprint is shared across the MAX 5000 family, engineers can substitute EPM5032DM in boards originally designed for EPM5032DC or EPM5032DI without layout changes.
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Bus Interface and Address Decoding
With 32 macrocells and 25 ns propagation delay, the EPM5032DM is well matched to bus-interface and address-decoding functions in legacy 5V systems such as ISA, VME, and custom backplanes. The deterministic 25 ns tPD ensures that chip-select signals meet timing budgets even at moderate bus speeds, and the non-volatile EEPROM eliminates boot-time configuration delays. The 32 logic inputs accept multiple address and control lines in parallel, making the device ideal for full 24-bit address decoding plus control-signal qualification.
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State-Machine Controllers
The EPM5032DM's macrocell architecture, with each cell containing a configurable flip-flop plus feedback, supports Moore and Mealy state machines with up to several dozen states. The 25 ns clock-to-output plus setup time delivers safe operation to about 20 MHz state-machine clock, sufficient for protocol controllers, sequencers, and custom timing generators. EEPROM non-volatility preserves the state-machine program through power cycles, eliminating external boot PROMs and reducing board complexity.
Recommended
Military and Aerospace Avionics
The EPM5032DM's ceramic CDIP-28 package with -55C to +125C operating range and MIL-STD-883 screening option makes it a candidate for military and aerospace retrofits on avionics and ground-vehicle electronics. Existing flight-certified systems using MAX 5000 EPLDs can be re-sourced through EPM5032DM/883B with the same footprint and timing. Engineers should verify lot traceability and conformance to the specific MIL-PRF-38535 or MIL-STD-883 requirements for the target airframe or ground platform.
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Educational and Prototyping Platforms
The EPM5032DM's windowed ceramic package enables UV erasure and reprogramming, which is valuable for teaching programmable-logic design and rapid prototyping. Engineering labs and university courses on digital logic, computer architecture, and embedded systems can use the device to demonstrate state machines, custom ALUs, and bus interfaces with a non-volatile, deterministic-timning device. The CDIP-28 through-hole package is also easy to use on breadboards and perfboards for student projects.
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Test Equipment and Instrumentation Front Ends
The EPM5032DM is well suited as the programmable logic core in legacy test-and-measurement instruments, where its 32 macrocells implement custom timing generators, channel selectors, and trigger sequencers. The 25 ns propagation delay gives deterministic event timing for bench-top instruments, while the ceramic DIP package withstands the warm enclosure temperatures of 24/7 rack-mounted gear. EEPROM configuration retention means instruments boot into the correct personality without external boot memory.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5032DM — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5032DM/883B | EPM5032DI25 | EPM5032DI-20 | EPM5032DC-25 | EPM5032DC-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | CDIP-28 (ceramic windowed DIP) | CDIP-28 (ceramic, 883B screened) | CDIP-28 (ceramic, industrial) | CDIP-28 (ceramic) | PDIP-28 (plastic DIP) | PDIP-28 (plastic DIP) |
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Macrocells | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 25 ns | 25 ns | 25 ns | 20 ns (faster, -20%) | 25 ns | 20 ns (faster, -20%) |
| Temperature Range | -55C to +125C (military, ceramic) | -55C to +125C (883B screened) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Package Material | Ceramic (windowed) | Ceramic (windowed) | Ceramic (windowed) | Ceramic (windowed) | Plastic (PDIP) | Plastic (PDIP) |
| Usable Gates (typical) | 600 to 1000 | 600 to 1000 | 600 to 1000 | 600 to 1000 | 600 to 1000 | 600 to 1000 |
| Programming Technology | UV-erasable EEPROM (windowed) | UV-erasable EEPROM | UV-erasable EEPROM | UV-erasable EEPROM | One-time programmable (plastic) | One-time programmable (plastic) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Pin Count / Footprint | 28-pin DIP | 28-pin DIP (same) | 28-pin DIP (same) | 28-pin DIP (same) | 28-pin DIP (same) | 28-pin DIP (same) |
Key Differentiators
- MIL-STD-883B screening for harsh-environment applications (vs EPM5032DC (plastic DIP, commercial))
- Wider temperature range than the industrial ceramic variant (vs EPM5032DI25 (industrial grade))
- UV-erasable windowed package supports development and field reprogramming (vs EPM5032DC (one-time programmable plastic))
- Same-die pin-compatibility with the entire MAX 5000 28-pin family (vs EPM5016DM (16 macrocells))
Design Notes
Estimated: The EPM5032DM draws approximately 100 to 200 mA quiescent supply current at 5 V VCC at full operating frequency, depending on the toggling macrocell count. Decouple VCC (pin 21) with a 0.1 uF ceramic plus 10 uF tantalum capacitor placed within 1 cm of the package. CMOS EEPROM standby current is essentially zero when the device is not clocked, so additional power savings are possible by gating the clock with the OE/CE pin.
The CDIP-28 through-hole footprint leaves generous board real estate; reserve a keep-out area of at least 3 mm around the package to accommodate the UV-erase window and socket. If the device will be socketed, use a low-profile 28-pin DIP socket with gold contacts to ensure reliable reprogramming cycles. For non-erasable production builds, consider the plastic-DIP EPM5032DC variant and solder directly to reduce footprint height.
Do not exceed 7 V absolute maximum on any pin, including during programming transients. Always insert and remove the device from a powered-down board to avoid latch-up; the CMOS EEPROM core is sensitive to voltage transients. When UV-erasing, expose the window to a calibrated UV source (typically 12,000 uW/cm^2 for 30 minutes); under-erasures produce unreliable program retention. Do not mix DM (ceramic) and DC (plastic) variants in production unless the temperature-grade change is intentional.
Route all 32 logic inputs with matched trace lengths where possible - the EPM5032DM does not include on-chip input registers, so skew between input arrivals directly appears at the AND-array output. Use a continuous ground plane under the device to minimize switching noise coupling into the analog EEPROM sense circuits. For designs exceeding 16 MHz toggling rate, add a small ferrite bead in series with VCC to isolate high-frequency switching noise.
Compliance Information
Ceramic DIP packages with UV-erase windows contain lead solder and are not RoHS compliant per the manufacturer datasheet family specification. MIL-STD-883B screening is documented for the /883B variant. REACH compliance status was not directly stated in the verified data; set to unknown-equivalent 'unknown' for halogen-free and conflict minerals.
