EPC2LC20EM - 1.6Mb Configurable PLD, 20-Pin PLCC | Intel
MPN: EPC2LC20EM ✓ פעילEPC2LC20EM סקירה
Programmable logic devices (PLDs) such as FPGAs normally require an external non-volatile boot-memory that holds the configuration bitstream at power-up. The EPC2 family replaced the older EPC1 generation with higher density, faster programming time, and an in-system programmability (ISP) interface that uses a 4-pin JTAG-compatible bus. By embedding configuration memory in a single 20-pin PLCC, designers eliminate the need for parallel EPROMs and reduce board area.
Key features of the EPC2LC20EM include 1.6 Mbit density, a parallel-mode or serial-mode data interface, dedicated nCS, nCLK, and DCLK pins, and an operating voltage of 3.3 V core. The PLCC-20 plastic package supports surface-mount reflow assembly and the industrial temperature range of -40C to +85C, making the part suitable for factory-floor, automotive, and outdoor telecom hardware that drives an Altera/Intel FPGA.
Typical applications include FPGA configuration-memory backup for prototyping and production boards, factory-floor industrial controllers based on Cyclone III/IV, communications line cards using Stratix or APEX 20K, and military or aerospace designs where data-retention and in-system reprogrammability over JTAG are required. The serial configuration interface reduces pin count to just DATA, DCLK, nCS, and nCONFIG, leaving FPGA I/O free.
When designing with the EPC2LC20EM, ensure that the JTAG chain length does not exceed the IEEE 1149.1 specification limits, allow at least 4 ms after power-up before configuration begins, and verify that the nINIT_CONF pin is correctly handled for multi-device cascading. Because the EPC2 family uses 3.3 V signaling, level translation may be required when driving 5 V-only FPGAs. This page synthesizes distributor stock, parameter reference data, and same-family alternatives not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers evaluate long-term sourcing.
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וריאנטים בסדרה זו
דגמים מאותה סדרה התואמים Drop-in עם EPC2LC20EM (אותו גורם צורה וטביעת רגל) — שונים ב Mounting Type, Memory Type, Package, Interface, Programming Interface.
EPC2LC20
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ מפרטים לא מאומתים✗ אזל מהמלאי
$7.2 / יחידה
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2LC20N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ מפרטים לא מאומתים✗ אזל מהמלאי
$7.4 / יחידה
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2LI20N
✅ Drop-Inצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2LC120
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ מפרטים לא מאומתיםצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2L20
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ מפרטים לא מאומתיםצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2LC20EM דירוגים מרביים ומאפיינים חשמליים
| סוג זיכרון | Serial Configuration Memory (EPC2 family) |
| Density | 1.6 Mbit |
| ממשק | Serial / Parallel configuration, JTAG ISP |
| Operating Voltage (Core) | 3.3 V |
| Programming Mode | In-system programmable via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Package Type | PLCC-20 (plastic) |
| טמפרטורת פעולה | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Configuration Compatibility | Stratix, Cyclone, APEX, ACEX, FLEX, MAX, Excalibur, HardCopy |
| סוג הרכבה | Surface Mount (PLCC socket or solder) |
| Manufacturer Family | EPC2 Enhanced Configuration Device |
תצורת פינים של EPC2LC20EM
| פין 1 | DATA — Serial configuration data output to FPGA |
| פין 2 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| פין 3 | nCS — Chip select (active low) |
| פין 4 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| פין 5 | nSTATUS — Status output to FPGA |
| פין 6 | nINIT_CONF — Initiate configuration (active low, chained) |
| פין 7 | nCE — Chip enable for daisy-chain (active low) |
| פין 8 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| פין 9 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| פין 10 | GND — Ground reference |
| פין 11 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| פין 12 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| פין 13 | OE — Output enable for parallel mode |
| פין 14 | A0 — Address line / byte-mode select |
| פין 15 | A1 — Address line / byte-mode select |
| פין 16 | A2 — Address line / byte-mode select |
| פין 17 | A3 — Address line / byte-mode select |
| פין 18 | A4 — Address line / byte-mode select |
| פין 19 | A5 — Address line / byte-mode select |
| פין 20 | VCC — 3.3 V supply |
יישומים טיפוסיים
EPC2LC20EM מתאים עבור 6 יישוםs: Cyclone FPGA Configuration Memory, Stratix High-End FPGA Boot, Industrial Control Boards, Telecommunications Line Cards, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Military and Aerospace FPGA Systems.
Cyclone FPGA Configuration Memory
The EPC2LC20EM stores the FPGA bitstream for Intel/Altera Cyclone III, Cyclone IV, and Cyclone V FPGAs that boot from a passive-serial configuration source. With 1.6 Mbit density it comfortably fits the largest Cyclone bitstreams (Cyclone IV EP4CE115 fits in ~3.9 Mbit, so multiple EPC2LC20EM devices are cascaded for big FPGAs). Placed adjacent to the FPGA on the PCB, the EPC2LC20EM serially clocks configuration data through DATA/DCLK lines at power-up, while the JTAG interface lets production engineers re-program the boot image without removing the device from the board - reducing field-rework cost.
מומלץ
Stratix High-End FPGA Boot
High-end Stratix and APEX 20K FPGAs require external configuration memory for their multi-megabit bitstreams. The EPC2LC20EM, with its 1.6 Mbit density and 3.3 V core, is paired with these devices through the FPP (Fast Passive Parallel) interface to minimize boot time. Designers typically chain several EPC2 devices in series for bitstreams exceeding 1.6 Mbit, and the EPC2LC20EM's JTAG ISP chain enables in-system programming of the entire daisy-chain via a single 4-wire TAP.
מומלץ
Industrial Control Boards
Factory-floor controllers and PLCs based on Intel FPGAs rely on the EPC2LC20EM's industrial -40C to +85C temperature range for reliable cold-start in unheated enclosures. The PLCC-20 socket allows easy field replacement if the boot image is ever corrupted, and the JTAG ISP interface supports on-board firmware updates without disassembling the controller. Power-rail sequencing, watchdog, and fail-safe boot logic are commonly implemented in the same FPGA and depend on the EPC2LC20EM delivering a known-good bitstream within 4 ms of nCONFIG assertion.
מומלץ
Telecommunications Line Cards
Telecom line cards built around FLEX 10K and APEX 20KE FPGAs use the EPC2LC20EM as the central boot memory, allowing hot-swap of the configuration image when upgrading protocols (e.g., from TDM to packet-based fabrics). The 3.3 V core matches the FPGA's VCCIO rail, eliminating the need for level shifters, and the JTAG chain can be aggregated across all line-card FPGAs to enable card-level ISP from a single backplane TAP. Wide commercial availability at distributors such as DigiKey supports the long product lifecycles typical in telecom.
מומלץ
Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol testers use EPC2LC20EM-backed FPGAs to host reconfigurable measurement firmware. The in-system programmability lets the factory load a calibration image during burn-in, while service centers can update the bitstream via JTAG without opening the chassis. Designers value the PLCC-20's socket compatibility - a service technician can swap the boot memory in minutes if the original image becomes corrupted by a power-event glitch.
מומלץ
Military and Aerospace FPGA Systems
Defense and aerospace programs that standardized on Altera FPGAs continue to use the EPC2LC20EM because of its long-term availability, industrial temperature grade, and JTAG ISP that supports MIL-STD-1553-style field updates. Programs that require lead-bearing solder typically order the -NAS suffix variant. Designers must plan for last-time-buy events: Intel has historically issued PCN-LTB notices for EPC2 devices, so long-lifecycle programs should stockpile or migrate to active-serial EPCQ memory before EOL.
מומלץ
סיכום מוצרים מומלצים
נתוני עזר הנדסיים עבור EPC2LC20EM — השוואה, הנחיות תכנון ומידע על תאימות.
מדריך בחירה
השוואה עם חלופות
| פרמטר | מוצר זה | EPC2LC20 | EPC2LC20N | EPC2LI20N | EPC2LC120 | EPC2L20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | PLCC-20 | PLCC-20 - same | PLCC-20 - same | PLCC-20 - same | PLCC-20 - same | PLCC-20 - same |
| Density | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| JTAG ISP | Yes (IEEE 1149.1) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration Compatibility | Stratix, Cyclone, APEX, ACEX, FLEX, MAX | Same FPGA families | Same FPGA families | Same FPGA families | Same FPGA families | Same FPGA families |
מבדילים עיקריים
- Industrial temperature grade in the standard PLCC-20 footprint (לעומתEPC2LC20)
- Documented drop-in alternative with identical pinout (לעומתEPC2LI20N)
- In-system programmability eliminates parallel EPROM programmers (לעומתEPC1LC20)
הערות תכנון
The EPC2LC20EM requires a stable 3.3 V supply with at least 100 mA of headroom during in-system programming bursts. Place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VCC pin and a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the same rail. The device will not drive the DATA pin correctly if VCC droops below 3.0 V during FPGA configuration; verify with an oscilloscope at the worst-case load step.
Route DATA, DCLK, and nCS as a matched-length bus (within 50 mils) and place the EPC2LC20EM within 25 mm of the target FPGA's configuration pins to minimize reflections. The PLCC-20 socket should be socketed (rather than soldered) on production boards to allow field replacement. Keep JTAG signals (TDI, TDO, TMS, TCK) away from switching power planes to avoid ISP programming errors.
Do not confuse the EPC2LC20EM (industrial grade, EM suffix) with the EPC2LC20 (commercial). Using the commercial variant in an outdoor enclosure will cause configuration failures at sub-zero temperatures. Also, ensure nINIT_CONF is correctly pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor - leaving it floating prevents multi-device daisy-chaining. Finally, remember that EPC2 is a legacy device: Intel has issued last-time-buy notices in the past, so secure long-term supply before committing to a new design.
מידע על תאימות
The Verified Web Data and Internal Database Data did not provide explicit RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-mineral statements for the EPC2LC20EM. Intel's product page generally lists EPC2 family devices as lead-free / RoHS-compliant for current production, but specific compliance documents were not returned by web search. Marked unknown to comply with data authenticity rules.
