XC2C32A-6CP56C - 32-Macrocell 200MHz CPLD | Xilinx
MPN: XC2C32A-6CP56C ✓ ActiveXC2C32A-6CP56C Overview
A CPLD is a programmable logic device that combines nonvolatile configuration memory, programmable AND logic, and programmable OR interconnect. Within the broader semiconductor hierarchy, a CPLD is a user-programmable digital IC, complementing FPGA and ASIC technologies. The XC2C32A belongs to the CoolRunner-II family and provides deterministic logic implementation for glue logic, control, decoding, state-machine, and interface-adaptation circuits.
Key device characteristics include 32 macrocells, 750 gates, 33 user I/O pins, and two logic array blocks. The verified data also reports a 4 ns propagation delay, an internal frequency of 450 MHz, CMOS logic-family construction, and a 0.18 µm CMOS process. A pin-to-pin delay as low as 3.0 ns is also listed in the component feature summary, while quiescent current is reported as low as 12 µA.
The device architecture combines configurable logic with low-power 1.8 V operation. Its 32 macrocells provide moderate logic density for compact control logic rather than high-volume parallel processing. The reported 450 MHz internal frequency should not be confused with the 200 MHz maximum device operating frequency: the latter is the more conservative figure presented in the verified component specifications and is the appropriate basis for initial timing design.
Typical uses include boot and power sequencing, peripheral interfacing, protocol and address decoding, industrial control logic, test-equipment control, and low-power embedded system support. The 33 user I/O pins make it useful for designs requiring moderate pin density without moving to a larger programmable-logic package. Its 56-ball CSP footprint also supports compact surface-mount assemblies when PCB-routing and assembly-process requirements are carefully observed.
The primary design consideration is timing closure at the system level. Engineers should use the official AMD DS310 datasheet for pinout, bank voltage, AC timing, configuration, and absolute-maximum ratings because those details are not present in the supplied distributor excerpts. A 4 ns propagation delay supports timing-critical glue logic, but external setup, hold, skew, and routing margins still determine whether the complete interface meets its target clock.
This page consolidates the verified distributor specifications, package information, sourcing data, and same-family drop-in alternatives. It also distinguishes the device's core architecture from cross-brand CPLD families that may be functionally comparable but cannot be treated as pin-compatible without an independent footprint and electrical verification.
Drop-in alternatives for XC2C32A-6CP56C — 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 XC2C32A-6CP56C (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Device Type, Package, Propagation Delay, Quiescent Current.
XC2C32A-6CPG56I
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
XC2C32A-6CPG56C
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
XC2C32A-6CP56I
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
XC2C32A-5CP56C
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
XC2C32A-4CP56C
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View Datasheet →XC2C32A-6CP56C Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | CoolRunner-II complex programmable logic device (CPLD) |
| Macrocell Count | 32 macrocells |
| Logic Gate Count | 750 gates |
| User I/O Count | 33 pins |
| Logic Array Blocks | 2 logic array blocks |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Internal Frequency | 450 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 4 ns |
| Minimum Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay | 3.0 ns |
| Quiescent Current | 12 µA |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Internal Supply Voltage Range | 1.7 V to 1.9 V |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm CMOS |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Package | CSP-56, 6 x 6 mm, 0.50 mm pitch |
| Total Package Pins | 56 balls |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Programming Support | In-system programmable |
XC2C32A-6CP56C 56 balls Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for XC2C32A-6CP56C (56 balls package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for XC2C32A-6CP56C.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
XC2C32A-6CP56C is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and Automation Logic, Power Sequencing and System Control, Peripheral Interfacing and Protocol Conversion, Test and Measurement Equipment Control, Embedded Communication Interfaces, Low-Power Data Acquisition and Monitoring.
Industrial Control and Automation Logic
The XC2C32A-6CP56C fits compact industrial control blocks that require deterministic programmable logic rather than a high-capacity FPGA. Its 32 macrocells, 750 gates, and 33 user I/O pins can support interlocks, sequencing, command decoding, and machine-state logic, while the listed 200 MHz maximum frequency provides useful timing margin for clocked control paths. The device is placed directly between sensors or operator inputs and actuators, with external isolation and protection circuitry handling industrial voltage levels. Because the verified excerpts do not specify the full operating-temperature range, industrial deployment should use the I-grade family option when environmental limits exceed commercial-grade conditions.
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Power Sequencing and System Control
The XC2C32A-6CP56C is appropriate for deterministic power-up, reset, and rail-sequencing logic in 1.8 V-oriented embedded systems. Its 33 user I/O pins can monitor multiple voltage-qualified signals, while 32 macrocells are sufficient for state machines and interlock conditions. Using the CPLD as a sequencing controller allows the system to define enable timing, fault handling, and startup order in nonvolatile programmable logic. The reported 4 ns propagation delay supports rapid response, but external comparators and transistors must translate low-voltage logic into the required control-domain levels.
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Peripheral Interfacing and Protocol Conversion
The XC2C32A-6CP56C can bridge incompatible digital interfaces by converting signal formats, generating enables, and implementing state machines in parallel with a host processor. Its 33 user I/O pins and 4 ns listed propagation delay suit short control paths, while 32 macrocells permit moderate amounts of combinational and registered logic. In an embedded design, the CPLD may adapt a legacy peripheral bus to a more regular processor interface, adding little compared with implementing that function in software. Designers must assign compatible I/O standards and verify setup, hold, and skew requirements against the AMD DS310 timing tables.
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Test and Measurement Equipment Control
XC2C32A-6CP56C is suitable for front-panel sequencing, instrument-state control, trigger routing, and pattern generation in compact test equipment. A 200 MHz maximum operating frequency allows the CPLD to coordinate high-speed digital events while its 750 gates provide enough capacity for several control paths. The 56-ball CSP package reduces board area, which is beneficial when the instrument contains multiple acquisition or switching subsystems. The designer should separate sensitive analog and measurement paths from the programmable logic, preserve proper grounding, and use the CPLD for deterministic digital coordination rather than high-volume signal processing.
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Embedded Communication Interfaces
The XC2C32A-6CP56C can implement communication framing, filtering, command parsing, and flow control for embedded serial or parallel links. Its 33 user I/O pins support multiple chip-select, clock, data, and handshake signals, while the 32-macrocell architecture is appropriate for deterministic glue logic around a communications controller. Operating the device from a 1.8 V core-oriented system also supports compact mixed-voltage designs when suitable I/O banks and level translation are used. For protocol timing, engineers must use the published AC characteristics rather than relying only on the 4 ns propagation-delay headline.
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Low-Power Data Acquisition and Monitoring
The XC2C32A-6CP56C suits low-power monitoring systems that require local digital aggregation before forwarding data to a processor. The reported 12 µA quiescent current and 1.8 V-oriented operation support battery- or energy-conscious designs, while the 33 I/O pins can supervise multiple digital sensors or status signals. A practical implementation uses the CPLD to debounce inputs, perform threshold logic, and issue synchronized enables to converters or sensors. Because active power depends on switching activity and selected I/O standards, engineers should measure the complete design rather than relying on quiescent current alone.
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Engineering reference data for XC2C32A-6CP56C — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | XC2C32A-6CPG56I | XC2C32A-6CPG56C | XC2C32A-6CP56I | XC2C32A-5CP56C | XC2C32A-4CP56C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | CSP-56 (6 x 6 mm, 0.50 mm pitch) | CSP-56 (6 x 6 mm, 0.50 mm pitch) | CSP-56 (6 x 6 mm, 0.50 mm pitch) | CSP-56 (6 x 6 mm, 0.50 mm pitch) | CSP-56 (6 x 6 mm, 0.50 mm pitch) | CSP-56 (6 x 6 mm, 0.50 mm pitch) |
| Brand | Xilinx | Xilinx | Xilinx | Xilinx | Xilinx | Xilinx |
| Macrocell Count | 32 macrocells | 32 macrocells | 32 macrocells | 32 macrocells | 32 macrocells | 32 macrocells |
| User I/O Count | 33 pins | 33 pins | 33 pins | 33 pins | 33 pins | 33 pins |
| Logic Gate Count | 750 gates | 750 gates | 750 gates | 750 gates | 750 gates | 750 gates |
| Core Supply Voltage Range | 1.7 V to 1.9 V | 1.7 V to 1.9 V | 1.7 V to 1.9 V | 1.7 V to 1.9 V | 1.7 V to 1.9 V | 1.7 V to 1.9 V |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm CMOS | 0.18 µm CMOS | 0.18 µm CMOS | 0.18 µm CMOS | 0.18 µm CMOS | 0.18 µm CMOS |
Key Differentiators
- Provides a defined 200 MHz operating-frequency figure for timing planning (vs XC2C32A-4CP56C)
- Uses the same 32-macrocell and 750-gate resource density as the -6 speed-family alternatives (vs XC2C32A-6CPG56I)
- Provides 33 user I/O pins for compact interface and control integration (vs XC2C32A-5CP56C)
- Uses a documented 1.7 V to 1.9 V internal supply range for 1.8 V-oriented systems (vs XC2C32A-6CP56I)
Design Notes
Treat the 56-ball CSP as a fine-pitch surface-mount layout and route directly to the device without adding pads that change the footprint. The verified package dimensions are 6 x 6 mm with 0.50 mm pitch, so assembly capability, solder-mask definition, via-in-pad policy, and land-pattern tolerances must be confirmed with the PCB assembler. Obtain the official package drawing from AMD DS310 and compare every ball location rather than inferring it from the distributor package summary.
Separate core and I/O supply planning from the generic 1.8 V description. The verified internal range is 1.7 V to 1.9 V, but individual banks and I/O standards can impose additional constraints. Decouple each applicable supply domain according to the AMD reference schematic, place the closest capacitor at the relevant power balls, and keep high-current return paths away from sensitive configuration and clock inputs. Do not assign user I/O voltages until the permitted bank combinations have been checked in DS310.
Do not substitute the reported 450 MHz internal frequency for the 200 MHz maximum operating frequency or treat the 4 ns propagation delay as a complete system timing guarantee. Include external setup, hold, clock skew, board delay, and I/O standard effects in the timing budget. Likewise, 33 user I/O pins do not mean 33 freely assignable pins: power, ground, configuration, dedicated functions, and design-tool constraints reduce the usable count.
Configuration compatibility must be verified before approving any suffix change. Even when a candidate retains the XC2C32A name, 32 macrocells, 33 I/O pins, and 56-ball CSP package, the tool version, configuration memory, pin constraints, and environmental grade can differ. Compare the candidate against the AMD device table and retain the original bitstream only after the engineering team has confirmed that the replacement recognizes it.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified excerpts do not explicitly state RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status. AEC-Q100 is not applicable because the device is a programmable logic IC rather than an automotive-qualified component.
