27C256A-20 - 32Kx8 CMOS EPROM 200ns | Fujitsu | Embedded Firmware
Référence : 27C256A-20 ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.5 | $9,50 |
| 10 | $9 | $90,00 |
| 100 | $8.8 | $880,00 |
| 500 | $8.6 | $4 300,00 |
| 1 000 | $8.2 | $8 200,00 |
27C256A-20 Présentation
An EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) is a non-volatile semiconductor memory in which data is programmed electrically and retained without power; the OTP variant omits the quartz window, so contents cannot be erased once programmed. EPROMs sit in the memory hierarchy of the 27C family (27C64, 27C128, 27C256, 27C512), the de-facto JEDEC-standard firmware storage of the 1980s and 1990s, preceding EEPROM and NOR flash.
Key features include the 200 ns access time (the -20 speed grade), fully static operation from a single +5V rail with a static standby mode that cuts power consumption dramatically when the device is deselected, and CMOS technology for low active power dissipation. Fast single-address-location programming simplifies production programming, and outputs are TTL-compatible for direct interfacing with 8-bit and 16-bit microcontrollers and CPUs of the era.
Electrically, the device exposes 15 address lines (A0-A14), eight tri-state I/O lines (O0-O7), a chip enable (CE), an output enable (OE), and a program (PGM) control, following the industry-standard 27C256 pinout so that parts from multiple vendors are interchangeable on the same footprint.
Typical applications include embedded firmware storage for legacy microcontroller boards, industrial control and machine-tool controllers, automotive engine-management modules in service/repair, arcade and retro-computing board repair, and telecom line-card boot ROMs.
Design consideration: because this is one-time programmable, always validate firmware on a windowed (UV-erasable) or EEPROM-emulating substitute such as a 28C256 adapter before committing to OTP devices, and observe the manufacturers programming voltage and algorithm exactly.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives across multiple vendors, pinout data, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour 27C256A-20 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec 27C256A-20 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Memory Type, Package, Mounting Type, Organization, Maximum Access Time.
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27C256A-12
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées✓ En stock
$2.52 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →27C256A-25-X
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27C256A-12
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$2.52 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →27C256T-15/SO
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$1.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →27C256-17
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Voir la fiche technique →27C256-12/L
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$3.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →27C256T-15/SO
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$1.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →27C256A-20 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Taille de mémoire | 256 Kbit |
| Organisation de la mémoire | 32K x 8 (32768 bytes) |
| Type de mémoire | OTP EPROM (CMOS) |
| Maximum Access Time | 200 ns (-20 speed grade) |
| Tension d'alimentation | 5 V single supply |
| Address Lines | A0 to A14 (15 lines) |
| Data Lines | O0 to O7 (8-bit, tri-state) |
| Control Signals | CE, OE, PGM |
| Standby Mode | Static standby (low-power deselect) |
| Programming Method | Fast single address location programming |
| Output Compatibility | TTL-compatible |
| Erasability | One-Time Programmable (no window) |
| Boîtier | 28-pin DIP / PLCC (per ordering code) |
| Type de montage | Through Hole (DIP variant) |
| Technology | CMOS |
Configuration des broches de 27C256A-20
| Broche 1 | A14 — Address input, bit 14 |
| Broche 2 | A12 — Address input, bit 12 |
| Broche 3 | A7 — Address input, bit 7 |
| Broche 4 | A6 — Address input, bit 6 |
| Broche 5 | A5 — Address input, bit 5 |
| Broche 6 | A4 — Address input, bit 4 |
| Broche 7 | A3 — Address input, bit 3 |
| Broche 8 | A2 — Address input, bit 2 |
| Broche 9 | A1 — Address input, bit 1 |
| Broche 10 | A0 — Address input, bit 0 |
| Broche 11 | O0 — Data output, bit 0 (tri-state) |
| Broche 12 | O1 — Data output, bit 1 (tri-state) |
| Broche 13 | O2 — Data output, bit 2 (tri-state) |
| Broche 14 | GND — Ground reference |
| Broche 15 | O3 — Data output, bit 3 (tri-state) |
| Broche 16 | O4 — Data output, bit 4 (tri-state) |
| Broche 17 | O5 — Data output, bit 5 (tri-state) |
| Broche 18 | O6 — Data output, bit 6 (tri-state) |
| Broche 19 | O7 — Data output, bit 7 (tri-state) |
| Broche 20 | CE — Chip enable (device select) |
| Broche 21 | A10 — Address input, bit 10 |
| Broche 22 | OE — Output enable |
| Broche 23 | A11 — Address input, bit 11 |
| Broche 24 | A9 — Address input, bit 9 |
| Broche 25 | A8 — Address input, bit 8 |
| Broche 26 | A13 — Address input, bit 13 |
| Broche 27 | PGM — Program enable (programming mode) |
| Broche 28 | VCC — +5V power supply |
Applications typiques
27C256A-20 convient pour 6 applications: Legacy Embedded Firmware Storage, Industrial Control and PLC Board Repair, Retro Computing and Arcade Board Restoration, Automotive Engine Control Unit Service, Telecom Line-Card Boot ROM, Instrumentation Firmware Upgrade and Service.
Legacy Embedded Firmware Storage
The 27C256A-20 stores boot and application firmware for 8-bit and 16-bit microcontroller systems from the 1980s-1990s era, where its 32K x 8 organization matches typical code images and its 200 ns access time meets the bus timing of MCUs such as the 8051, 68HC11, and Z180 without wait states. In this role it is placed directly on the processor memory bus with its 15 address lines and 8 tri-state data lines, controlled by CE and OE derived from the address decode logic. The static standby mode reduces board power when the code space is not being read. Because it is one-time programmable, firmware should be frozen and checksum-verified before committing to OTP parts.
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Industrial Control and PLC Board Repair
Industrial controllers, machine tools, and PLC I/O cards from the EPROM era rely on 27C256-family devices for their resident firmware, and failed or corrupted OTP devices must be replaced with pin-compatible parts to keep production lines running. The 27C256A-20's identical 28-pin JEDEC footprint and 5V TTL-compatible I/O make it a direct swap for the Fujitsu, Philips, or Microchip 27C256 originally fitted. Its 200 ns access time matches the typical timing budget of these legacy boards. Field technicians should archive the original firmware image before removal, program the replacement with a universal programmer, and verify checksums before installation.
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Retro Computing and Arcade Board Restoration
Restoration of vintage computers, game consoles, and arcade PCBs frequently requires replacing failed or previously socketed EPROMs with faithful, working equivalents. The 27C256A-20 provides the authentic 32K x 8 OTP behavior and JEDEC pinout expected by these designs, and its 200 ns access time meets the timing of 68000, Z80, and 6502-based systems used in arcade hardware. Original Fujitsu-marked devices are also valued for authenticity in concours-level restorations. Restorers typically dump the original image, verify it against known-good ROM sets, then program the replacement on a universal programmer such as the TL866 series before socketing.
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Automotive Engine Control Unit Service
Engine control units and other automotive modules from the late 1980s and 1990s used 27C256-family OTP EPROMs to hold calibration maps and firmware. Independent repair shops replacing damaged modules or performing chip-tuning need pin-compatible 32K x 8 OTP devices with reliable data retention; the 27C256A-20 provides the same 5V interface, 15-line address bus, and CE/OE control expected by these ECUs. The 200 ns access time matches the processor timing of typical era ECUs. Calibration images should be checksum-verified, and replacements should be sourced from reputable stock to avoid counterfeit devices in safety-relevant applications.
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Telecom Line-Card Boot ROM
Legacy telecom equipment such as channel banks, modems, and PBX line cards used 27C256 EPROMs for boot code and configuration constants, and carrier maintenance organizations still repair these boards to extend equipment life. The 27C256A-20's 32K x 8 organization covers typical boot images, its static standby mode limits card power draw, and the single +5V rail simplifies integration into telecom backplane designs that lack auxiliary programming voltages in operation. The 200 ns access time is compatible with the 8-bit bus controllers common in this equipment. Spares should be pre-programmed, labeled with image version, and stored with ESD precautions.
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Instrumentation Firmware Upgrade and Service
Test and measurement instruments - oscilloscopes, power supplies, and analyzers of the EPROM era - store firmware and calibration tables in 27C256 devices, and manufacturers' service centers need authentic 32K x 8 OTP parts to execute official firmware updates. The 27C256A-20 matches the original JEDEC 28-pin footprint exactly, so no PCB rework is needed, and its 200 ns timing keeps instrument processor timing unchanged. Service procedures typically require reading and archiving the current firmware (including any instrument-specific calibration constants), programming the new image with a checksum, and verifying operation before closing the unit.
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Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | 27C256A-12 | 27C256A | 27C256 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-pin DIP | 28-pin DIP - same | 28-pin DIP - same | 28-pin DIP - same |
| Brand | Fujitsu | Fujitsu | NXP Semiconductors (Philips) | Microchip Technology |
| Organization | 32K x 8 | 32K x 8 | 32K x 8 | 32K x 8 |
| Memory Type | CMOS OTP EPROM | CMOS OTP EPROM | CMOS EPROM | CMOS OTP EPROM |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V single supply | 5 V single supply | 5 V single supply | 5 V single supply |
| Standby Mode | Static standby | Static standby | Yes | Yes |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Fastest widely available Fujitsu A-series speed grade in current surplus (vs 27C256A-25-X)
- Same-family upgrade path with faster timing (vs 27C256A-12)
- Cross-brand pin-for-pin interchangeability (vs 27C256 (Microchip Technology))
Notes de conception
The 27C256A-20 is one-time programmable: a single incorrect programming voltage or over-long programming pulse permanently damages cells. Before programming, confirm the algorithm your programmer selects matches the Fujitsu 27C256A family specification, verify VPP settings, and always perform a blank check followed by a post-program verify and checksum. For development iterations, prototype with a UV-erasable 27C256 windowed device or a 28C256 EEPROM adapter rather than committing OTP parts.
The device has TTL-compatible tri-state outputs; when multiple memory devices share a data bus, ensure only one device drives the bus at a time by properly decoding CE. In legacy systems, add 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling between VCC (pin 28) and GND (pin 14) at the socket, because 28-pin DIP sockets of the era often relied on distant bulk capacitance alone. Undershoot or ringing on the CE/OE lines can cause spurious bus contention during access-time transitions.
The device operates from a single +5V rail and enters static standby when deselected, so board power scales with the duty cycle of memory access rather than remaining constant. When repairing equipment, verify the +5V rail is within tolerance and free of transients before inserting a replacement EPROM; overvoltage during programming or operation is a leading cause of field failures in legacy OTP devices. Keep programming operations outside the target system - use an external universal programmer.
Informations de conformité
This is a discontinued legacy part predating modern RoHS/REACH certification regimes; compliance declarations are generally unavailable. Solder-dip compatibility of leaded DIP finishes should be confirmed with the supplier before lead-free reflow processes.
