EPM5032SC-20
EPM5032SC-20 - 32-Macrocell MAX 5000 EPLD, 20ns | Altera / Intel
The Altera EPM5032SC-20 is a high-speed, high-density CMOS Erasable Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) from the MAX 5000 family, offering 32 macrocells interconnected by a Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA), 7 dedicated inputs, 16 I/O pins, and 16 outputs. Housed in a 20-pin Small Outline (SO/SOIC) surface-mount package, it is built on Altera's classic PAL-type architecture and is specified for a 20 ns propagation delay with commercial operating temperature range (0 °C to +70 °C).
An EPLD (Erasable Programmable Logic Device) is a non-volatile programmable logic IC that combines the architecture of a PAL (Programmable Array Logic) with erasable CMOS memory cells, allowing engineers to implement custom glue logic, state machines, and bus-interface circuits that are then retained without external configuration memory. Within the broader taxonomy, the EPM5032 belongs to the CPLD/EPLD family, which sits under programmable logic devices (PLDs), and ultimately under the digital integrated circuits category. EPLDs were widely used before modern FPGAs and CPLDs dominated new designs, and they remain valuable in long-life-cycle industrial, military, and aerospace systems where the original Altera MAX 5000 silicon is still preferred for proven field reliability.
Key features of the EPM5032SC-20 include 32 macrocells, a Programmable Interconnect Array (PIA) for flexible signal routing, 16 bidirectional I/O lines, 7 dedicated input pins, a 20 ns pin-to-pin propagation delay, and CMOS technology with UV-erasable EPROM programming cells. The -20 speed grade and 'C' temperature code denote commercial-grade operation with the standard 20 ns tPD. The 20-pin SOIC package is footprint-compatible with other MAX 5000 series devices, simplifying PCB design across logic densities.
From an architectural standpoint, the EPM5032 implements Altera's second-generation MAX architecture, where each macrocell contains a programmable AND/OR array plus a configurable flip-flop, with outputs that can be combinational or registered. The PIA provides a uniform interconnect that guarantees fixed and predictable pin-to-pin delays regardless of logic placement, which simplifies static timing analysis compared to channel-routed FPGAs. Programming is performed via a standard Altera programming hardware using the MAX+PLUS II or earlier A+PLUS development toolchain.
Typical applications include industrial control glue logic, legacy interface adapters, address decoding for microprocessor systems, state-machine controllers in instrumentation, and replacement of discrete 74LS/74HC TTL logic for board-area reduction. Aerospace and military users continue to specify the MAX 5000 family for systems that must remain on a single, validated supply line for decades.
When designing with this part, note that new designs should consider modern MAX II or MAX V CPLDs from Intel (formerly Altera) for lower power and smaller packages, since the EPM5032SC-20 is in the mature/legacy category. UV erasure requires a quartz-windowed package variant, so production programming is typically one-time-only on the SC (windowless) version. Verify second-source availability with the cross-reference data shown on this page.
This page synthesizes the manufacturer datasheet values, distributor pricing as of 2026-09-12, drop-in MAX 5000 family alternatives, and practical design notes not collected in any single OEM document, giving procurement and engineering teams a single decision-ready reference.
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