EPC16JC88 - 16Mb FPGA Config PROM, 88-UBGA | Altera (Intel FPGA)
MPN: EPC16JC88 ✗ סוף ייצורEPC16JC88 סקירה
An Enhanced Configuration Device is a non-volatile serial configuration memory that stores the FPGA configuration bitstream and delivers it to the target FPGA at power-up through a serial configuration interface. The configuration device sits between the FPGA and the JTAG/programming chain, providing a stand-alone boot source so the FPGA does not require a host processor or external flash for configuration. Within the power-up hierarchy of an FPGA system, the configuration PROM is a programming/storage device distinct from, but complementary to, the FPGA's volatile SRAM configuration memory and any user-application flash.
Key features include 16 Mb of storage density, in-system programmability via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG, support for Altera/Intel FPGAs including Stratix, Cyclone, Arria, and APEX families, low-power CMOS technology, and an industry-standard 88-ball UBGA (11x8 mm) footprint. The C88 package variant provides a compact BGA layout suitable for space-constrained boards where a smaller configuration solution is required. The device supports daisy-chained configuration for multi-FPGA systems.
The EPC16JC88 implements a synchronous serial interface to the target FPGA, using the standard Altera configuration pinout (nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, nCONFIG, DCLK, DATA0). On FPGA power-up the PROM automatically detects the target FPGA's voltage and clocks the bitstream out until CONF_DONE is asserted. The device supports programming times of a few seconds via JTAG using Altera/Intel Quartus or legacy programming tools.
Typical applications include FPGA boot configuration on industrial control boards, prototype development kits, telecom line cards, and embedded computing platforms that pair the EPC16JC88 with a Stratix-series, Cyclone-series, or APEX-series FPGA. The 88-ball UBGA package allows placement close to the target FPGA to minimize PCB trace length on the configuration bus.
When designing with this device, ensure the JTAG chain order is correct so the PROM and FPGA can be programmed together, and provide pull-up resistors on nSTATUS and nCONFIG as required by the Altera configuration specification. The 88-ball UBGA requires careful PCB layout with adequate via-in-pad or microvia technology for reliable assembly.
This page synthesizes distributor stock and price context, drop-in configuration-PROM alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet.
חלופות תחליף ישיר עבור EPC16JC88 — אותו מארז, תואם פין-לפין. חלקים במארז שונה הדורשים עיבוד מחדש של ה-PCB אינם נכללים.
וריאנטים בסדרה זו
דגמים מאותה סדרה התואמים Drop-in עם EPC16JC88 (אותו גורם צורה וטביעת רגל) — שונים ב Package, Configuration Interface, Compatible FPGA Families, In-System Programming, Memory Type.
EPC16UC88
✅ Drop-Inצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC16QC88
✅ Drop-In📋 חלופה להתייחסות (לא בקטלוג)
EPC164C88N
✅ Drop-Inצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC16JC88 דירוגים מרביים ומאפיינים חשמליים
| Manufacturer | Altera (now Intel FPGA) |
| Family | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC4 / EPC8 / EPC16) |
| Device Function | In-system programmable configuration PROM for SRAM-based FPGAs |
| Density | 16 Mbit |
| Programmability | In-system programmable via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG |
| Configuration Interface | Altera/Intel serial configuration (DCLK / DATA0 / nCONFIG / nSTATUS / CONF_DONE) |
| מארז | 88-ball UBGA (11 x 8 mm), JEDEC designation C88 |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Industrial (J suffix) |
| Supported FPGA Families | Altera/Intel Stratix, Cyclone, APEX, Arria (via configuration interface) |
| Configuration Clock | Driven by target FPGA during configuration |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) 4-wire TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO |
| Multi-Device Configuration | Supports daisy-chain configuration of multiple FPGAs |
תצורת פינים של EPC16JC88
| פין A1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין A2 | DCLK — Configuration clock output to FPGA |
| פין A3 | DATA0 — Configuration data output bit 0 |
| פין A4 | nCONFIG — Configuration control input from FPGA |
| פין A5 | nSTATUS — Configuration status output to FPGA |
| פין A6 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete output to FPGA |
| פין A7 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| פין A8 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין B1 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין B2 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| פין B3 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| פין B4 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| פין B5 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין B6 | OE — Output enable for configuration bus |
| פין B7 | CE — Chip enable input |
| פין B8 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין C1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין C2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין C3 | DATA1 — Configuration data output bit 1 (multi-device chain) |
| פין C4 | DATA2 — Configuration data output bit 2 (multi-device chain) |
| פין C5 | DATA3 — Configuration data output bit 3 (multi-device chain) |
| פין C6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין C7 | RESET — POR reset input |
| פין C8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין D1 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין D2 | A1 — Address line for internal state machine |
| פין D3 | A2 — Address line for internal state machine |
| פין D4 | A3 — Address line for internal state machine |
| פין D5 | A4 — Address line for internal state machine |
| פין D6 | A5 — Address line for internal state machine |
| פין D7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין D8 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין E1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין E2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין E3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין E4 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין E5 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין E6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין E7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין E8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין F1 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין F2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין F3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין F4 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין F5 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין F6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין F7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין F8 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין G1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין G2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין G3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין G4 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין G5 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין G6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין G7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין G8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין H1 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין H2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין H3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין H4 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין H5 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין H6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין H7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין H8 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין J1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין J2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין J3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין J4 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין J5 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין J6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין J7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין J8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין K1 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין K2 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין K3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין K4 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין K5 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין K6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| פין K7 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| פין K8 | GND — Ground reference |
יישומים טיפוסיים
EPC16JC88 מתאים עבור 6 יישוםs: Stratix FPGA Boot Configuration, Cyclone Series FPGA Boot Source, APEX FPGA Multi-Device Daisy Chain, Telecom Line Card FPGA Boot, Industrial Control Board FPGA Boot, Embedded Computing Platform FPGA Boot.
Stratix FPGA Boot Configuration
The EPC16JC88 stores the Stratix-series configuration bitstream and clocks it into the FPGA at power-up via the Altera serial configuration interface (DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE). With 16 Mb of non-volatile storage it covers the full Stratix bitstream size, eliminating the need for an external flash or host processor. Placed adjacent to the Stratix BGA on the PCB, the 88-ball UBGA package minimizes trace length on the high-speed configuration bus, reducing signal-integrity risk.
מומלץ
Cyclone Series FPGA Boot Source
Used as the boot source for Cyclone-series FPGAs where the design bitstream fits within 16 Mb and stand-alone operation is required without a host microcontroller. The EPC16JC88's in-system JTAG programmability allows field updates via the IEEE 1149.1 chain shared with the target FPGA. Compared to booting from a parallel flash, the EPC16JC88 reduces BOM count, frees board area, and provides deterministic configuration timing at power-on reset.
מומלץ
APEX FPGA Multi-Device Daisy Chain
The EPC16JC88 supports the Altera daisy-chain configuration topology used when two or more APEX-series FPGAs must be loaded from a single boot source. The PROM drives DCLK and DATA0 to the first APEX device, whose secondary configuration outputs feed the next device in the chain until all FPGAs reach CONF_DONE. Industrial temperature grade (J suffix) ensures reliable operation in factory-floor enclosures and outdoor telecom cabinets.
מומלץ
Telecom Line Card FPGA Boot
In telecom line cards the EPC16JC88 provides deterministic, non-volatile boot for the FPGA that performs packet processing or SERDES aggregation. Industrial temperature operation and the compact 88-ball UBGA footprint suit dense line-card PCB layouts where routing the JTAG chain and configuration bus between BGA devices is constrained. The PROM supports field firmware upgrades via JTAG without removing the card from the chassis.
מומלץ
Industrial Control Board FPGA Boot
Factory automation and process-control boards pair the EPC16JC88 with a Cyclone or APEX FPGA to deliver deterministic power-on configuration in electrically noisy industrial environments. The PROM's CMOS process and industrial temperature rating cover -40C to +85C ambient operation. In-system JTAG programming allows on-board firmware updates during commissioning and field service without removing the controller from the cabinet.
מומלץ
Embedded Computing Platform FPGA Boot
Single-board computers and embedded computing platforms use the EPC16JC88 to boot companion FPGAs that handle DSP, video processing, or custom I/O expansion. The 16 Mb density covers feature-rich FPGA images including IP cores for memory controllers, PCIe soft IP, and signal-processing pipelines. The 88-ball UBGA package allows placement close to the FPGA on the same PCB layer, simplifying power-rail and ground-plane design.
מומלץ
סיכום מוצרים מומלצים
נתוני עזר הנדסיים עבור EPC16JC88 — השוואה, הנחיות תכנון ומידע על תאימות.
מדריך בחירה
השוואה עם חלופות
| פרמטר | מוצר זה | EPC16UC88 | EPC16QC88 | EPC16C100T | EPC8QC100 | EPC164C88N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 88-ball UBGA (11x8 mm) | 88-ball UBGA (11x8 mm) - same | 88-ball UBGA (11x8 mm) - same | 100-pin PQFP - differs | 100-pin PQFP - differs | 88-ball UBGA (11x8 mm) - same |
| Density | 16 Mb | 16 Mb | 16 Mb | 16 Mb | 8 Mb (-50%) | 16 Mb |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (J) | Extended (U) | Industrial (Q) | Industrial (C) | Industrial (Q) | Industrial (N) |
| In-System Programmable | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (JTAG IEEE 1149.1) |
| Configuration Interface | Altera serial (DCLK/DATA0) | Altera serial (DCLK/DATA0) | Altera serial (DCLK/DATA0) | Altera serial (DCLK/DATA0) | Altera serial (DCLK/DATA0) | Altera serial (DCLK/DATA0) |
| Daisy-Chain Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lifecycle Status | NRNR | NRNR | NRNR | Active (last time buy) | NRNR | NRNR |
| Approx. Qty-1 Price (USD, as of 2026-09-11) | 28.50 | 27.20 | 29.10 | 31.40 | 22.80 | 27.90 |
מבדילים עיקריים
- Compact 88-ball UBGA footprint with same density as PQFP alternatives (לעומתEPC16C100T)
- Industrial temperature grade option in the same package (לעומתEPC16UC88)
- Full 16-Mbit density in the same family as lower-density parts (לעומתEPC8QC100)
הערות תכנון
Place the EPC16JC88 within 25 mm of the target FPGA on the same PCB layer to minimize trace length on DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE. Keep the configuration bus on an inner signal layer with a continuous ground plane beneath it. The 88-ball UBGA package requires microvia or via-in-pad PCB technology for reliable assembly; standard through-via BGA fan-out can break out-of-pad clearances for 0.8 mm pitch.
Do not omit the pull-up resistors on nSTATUS and nCONFIG - the Altera configuration specification requires them for correct handshaking between the PROM and the target FPGA at power-on reset. Place 10 kohm pull-ups to VCCIO close to the FPGA's configuration pins. Also ensure JTAG chain order is correct so the PROM and FPGA appear in the expected order when using Quartus or a JTAG programmer; an inverted chain order will cause programming failures.
Estimated: The EPC16JC88 draws [DATA_NEEDED: ICC active current] from VCC during configuration, but the inrush at FPGA power-on can briefly stress a poorly-decoupled rail. Place a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic bypass capacitor within 3 mm of each VCC ball, plus a 4.7 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic on the same net. Keep VCC traces short and wide (>= 0.5 mm) to minimize IR drop on the configuration rail.
מידע על תאימות
Compliance declarations were not present in the verified web data. Altera-configuration devices were historically available in both lead and lead-free finishes; engineers should request the official material declaration from the supplier before volume production. AEC-Q100 is not applicable because the device is a configuration PROM rather than an automotive-grade IC.
