EPM5032JC - MAX 5000 32-Macrocell EPLD, 5V, PLCC-44 | Altera
MPN: EPM5032JC β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24.5 | $24.50 |
| 10 | $21 | $210.00 |
| 100 | $17.8 | $1,780.00 |
| 500 | $15.2 | $7,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $13.5 | $13,500.00 |
EPM5032JC Overview
Drop-in alternatives for EPM5032JC β 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 EPM5032JC (same form factor and footprint) β differing in Package, Mounting Type, Supply Voltage (VCC), Operating Temperature, RoHS Status.
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EPM5032JC-12
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EPM5032JC-15
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EPM5032JC-20
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$9.75 / Unit
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EPM5032DC
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$10.4 / Unit
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$89 / Unit
View Datasheet βEPM5032DI25
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View Datasheet βEPM5032JC Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 5000 EPLD |
| Macrocells | 32 |
| Logic Gates | 600 usable gates |
| Maximum I/O Pins | 40 |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V |
| Input Type | TTL-compatible |
| Output Type | TTL/CMOS-compatible |
| Package | PLCC-44 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (J-lead) |
| Programmability | UV-erasable (windowed ceramic) / OTP variants |
| Design Software | MAX+PLUS II / Quartus legacy |
| JEDEC Standard | JEDEC PLCC-44 footprint |
| RoHS Status | unknown |
| Lead-Free | unknown |
EPM5032JC Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 2 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 3 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 4 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
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| Pin 10 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 11 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 12 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 13 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
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| Pin 19 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 20 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 21 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 22 | VCC β Power supply (+5V) |
| Pin 23 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 24 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
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| Pin 32 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 33 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 34 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 35 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 36 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 37 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
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| Pin 39 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 40 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 41 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
| Pin 42 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
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| Pin 44 | I/O β Input/Output macrocell pin |
Typical Applications
EPM5032JC is suitable for 6 applications: TTL Glue Logic Replacement, Address Decoding for Legacy CPUs, Industrial Control and Test Equipment, State Machine and Sequencer Logic, Telecommunications Backplane Glue Logic, Legacy MIL/Aerospace Logic Replacement.
TTL Glue Logic Replacement
The EPM5032JC excels at replacing 4-8 discrete TTL/CMOS SSI/MSI glue-logic chips (74LS00, 74LS138, 74LS151, 74LS374 etc.) with a single programmable device. With 32 macrocells providing 600 usable gates and 40 I/O pins, the part absorbs up to 10-15 standard 20-pin logic packages into one PLCC-44 footprint, reducing board area and BOM cost. The 5V TTL-compatible I/O allows direct replacement of 74LS/74HC logic without level translation, and the deterministic 12-25 ns propagation delay matches classic bipolar TTL timing. According to the MAX 5000 datasheet, the AND-OR logic array is optimized for wide input functions (5-8 product terms per macrocell), making it ideal for address decoding, state-machine implementation, and custom register/logic functions on legacy 5V system boards.
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Address Decoding for Legacy CPUs
The EPM5032JC is widely deployed as a 24-bit address decoder for 80x86, 68000, and similar legacy microprocessors where multiple memory-mapped peripherals require chip-select generation. Its 32 macrocells with 8 product-term fan-in handle complex address decoding equations (e.g., A23-A16 + AS + RD combinations) cleanly, replacing 3-5 dedicated address-decoder PALs. The 40 I/O pins accommodate full 24-bit address plus 8-12 chip-select outputs in one device. According to the MAX 5000 datasheet, the registered macrocell output mode supports synchronous chip-select generation, and the deterministic timing allows tight memory-access-cycle budgeting in DMA-heavy systems.
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Industrial Control and Test Equipment
The EPM5032JC's commercial 0C to +70C temperature range and 5V TTL compatibility make it a long-lifecycle choice for industrial control boards, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and test instruments where 32-bit microcontrollers handle software but custom I/O sequencing requires deterministic hardware logic. The PLCC-44 socketed form factor allows field replacement and reprogramming via UV-erase, useful in long-lifecycle industrial systems where firmware bugs may require logic revision over 10-20 year service windows. Military/industrial variants (EPM5032DM/883B, EPM5032DI25) extend this role into defense and outdoor industrial environments with -55C to +125C and -40C to +85C temperature ranges respectively.
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State Machine and Sequencer Logic
The EPM5032JC's registered macrocells with feedback paths make it an efficient implementation platform for multi-state control sequencers with 8-16 states, used in peripheral controllers, bus arbiters, and protocol interface bridges. Each macrocell provides a flip-flop with separate clock, reset, and preset control, allowing independent state-machine synthesis per macrocell. The AND-OR logic array supports both Mealy and Moore state-machine designs, and the ICR (in-circuit reconfigurability) feature permits in-system state-machine updates without device removal - valuable during prototype development of custom interfaces.
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Telecommunications Backplane Glue Logic
In legacy telecommunications backplanes, the EPM5032JC handles bus arbitration, parity generation/checking, and signal-routing logic between line cards and a central CPU/ASIC fabric. Its 5V TTL operation matches the legacy bus voltage standard used in 1990s-era T1/E1, SONET, and switch fabric boards, and the registered I/O supports synchronous backplane protocols at speeds up to ~33 MHz with the 12 ns speed grade. Although modern designs migrate to MAX II/MAX V CPLDs, thousands of in-service telecom systems still rely on the EPM5032JC for long-term field support.
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Legacy MIL/Aerospace Logic Replacement
The MIL-STD-883B qualified variant EPM5032DM/883B serves as a ruggedized programmable-logic replacement for discrete 54LS TTL logic in military and aerospace systems where 883B screening and -55C to +125C operation are required. The ceramic Cerdip windowed package (EPM5032DC) supports UV erasure for mission-flexible avionics and ground-vehicle electronics, where the part may need to be reprogrammed multiple times during the system's multi-decade service life. Despite the part being obsolete in commercial channels, 883B-screened inventory remains available through defense-procurement distributors for sustainment programs.
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Engineering reference data for EPM5032JC β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPM5032JC-12 | EPM5032JC-15 | EPM5032JC-20 | EPM5032JC-25 | EPM5032DC | EPM5032DM/883B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | PLCC-44 | PLCC-44 - same | PLCC-44 - same | PLCC-44 - same | PLCC-44 - same | PLCC-44 (Cerdip windowed ceramic) - same footprint | PLCC-44 (military 883B) - same footprint |
| Macrocells | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Usable Gates | ~600 | ~600 | ~600 | ~600 | ~600 | ~600 | ~600 |
| Maximum I/O Pins | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Supply Voltage | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C | 0C to +70C | 0C to +70C | 0C to +70C | 0C to +70C | -55C to +125C (Military) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Established 5V TTL-compatible legacy logic platform (vs EPM240T100C5N (MAX II modern replacement))
- Wider temperature-grade options including military 883B (vs EPM5032JC (commercial 0C to +70C))
- Larger macrocell count within the MAX 5000 family than 5016 alternative (vs EPM5016PC-1 (16 macrocells))
Design Notes
Do not assume modern USB-Blaster programming works with EPM5032JC. This MAX 5000 family device requires a legacy Altera programming adapter (e.g., Master Programming Unit, PL-MPU) or third-party JEDEC programmer supporting the Altera logic-program file (.pof) or JEDEC fuse-map format. Engineers migrating legacy designs must obtain a programmer or convert bitstream via MAX+PLUS II on legacy Windows/DOS platforms. Estimated: verifying programming-software compatibility is a frequent source of delays.
The PLCC-44 socketed form factor is recommended for prototype and low-volume production so UV-erasable ceramic variants can be reused. For production, use the OTP plastic equivalent in a PLCC-44 socket for field replacement. Maintain 0.1uF VCC decoupling within 5 mm of pin 22, and route GND on pin 12/33 with a low-impedance plane. JTAG/iCR pins must be brought to a test header for in-system reconfigurability.
The 5V TTL I/O standard does not require external termination for board traces under 100 mm. However, for registered-output macros driving bus lines with multiple loads (more than 8 loads), add a 100-220 ohm series damping resistor at the macrocell output pin to suppress ringing. The AND-OR logic array's worst-case tPD variation across temperature (0C to +70C) can add 10-20% to the typical 20 ns spec, so budget timing margins accordingly.
Compliance Information
MAX 5000 family predates RoHS directive (2006); original parts typically SnPb-plated. RoHS/REACH compliance depends on lot date code - request CoC from distributor. Not subject to AEC-Q100 (automotive) qualification.
