EPM7032STC44-7

Product Overview

Category

The EPM7032STC44-7 belongs to the category of programmable logic devices (PLDs).

Use

This device is commonly used in digital circuit design and implementation. It provides a flexible and customizable solution for various applications.

Characteristics

• Programmable: The EPM7032STC44-7 can be programmed to perform specific functions based on user requirements.
• High Integration: It offers a high level of integration, allowing multiple logic functions to be implemented within a single device.
• Versatile: This PLD supports a wide range of applications due to its programmability.
• Compact Package: The EPM7032STC44-7 comes in a compact 44-pin package, making it suitable for space-constrained designs.
• Low Power Consumption: It operates at low power levels, making it energy-efficient.

Package and Quantity

The EPM7032STC44-7 is available in a 44-pin plastic thin quad flat pack (TQFP) package. It is typically sold individually or in small quantities.

Specifications

• Device Type: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)
• Manufacturer: Altera Corporation
• Model Number: EPM7032STC44-7
• Package Type: 44-pin TQFP
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 50 MHz
• Number of Logic Elements: 32
• Number of Input/Output Pins: 36
• Programmable Logic Blocks: 16
• Maximum User I/Os: 32
• On-Chip Memory: 600 bits
• JTAG Boundary Scan Support: Yes

Pin Configuration

The EPM7032STC44-7 has a total of 44 pins. Here is a detailed pin configuration:

1. VCCIO
2. GND
3. IO_0
4. IO_1
5. IO_2
6. IO_3
7. IO_4
8. IO_5
9. IO_6
10. IO_7
11. IO_8
12. IO_9
13. IO_10
14. IO_11
15. IO_12
16. IO_13
17. IO_14
18. IO_15
19. IO_16
20. IO_17
21. IO_18
22. IO_19
23. IO_20
24. IO_21
25. IO_22
26. IO_23
27. IO_24
28. IO_25
29. IO_26
30. IO_27
31. IO_28
32. IO_29
33. IO_30
34. IO_31
35. TCK
36. TMS
37. TDO
38. TDI
39. GND
40. VCC

Functional Features

• Programmability: The EPM7032STC44-7 can be programmed using hardware description languages (HDL) or schematic entry tools.
• Logic Implementation: It allows the implementation of various logic functions, such as combinational and sequential circuits.
• Reconfigurability: The device can be reprogrammed multiple times, enabling design changes without requiring hardware modifications.
• JTAG Support: The built-in JTAG boundary scan support facilitates testing and debugging of the device.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Flexibility: The programmable nature of the EPM7032STC44-7 offers flexibility in designing complex digital circuits.
• Cost-Effective: By eliminating the need for custom-designed integrated circuits, it reduces development costs.
• Time-Saving: The reprogrammability feature allows for faster prototyping and design iterations.
• Space Efficiency: Its compact package makes it suitable for designs with limited space.

Disadvantages

• Limited Complexity: Compared to more advanced programmable devices, the EPM7032STC44-7 has a limited number of logic elements and I/O pins.
• Performance Constraints: The maximum operating frequency of 50 MHz may not be sufficient for high-speed applications.
• Learning Curve: Utilizing PLDs requires knowledge of hardware description languages or schematic entry tools, which may have a learning curve for beginners.

Working Principles

The EPM7032STC44-7 operates based on the principles of programmable logic. It consists of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) that can be interconnected to implement desired logic functions. These CLBs contain look-up tables (LUTs), flip-flops, and other components necessary for digital circuit implementation. By programming the device, users can define the interconnections and functionality of these logic blocks, allowing for the realization of complex digital systems.

Application Field