EPC2TC32U - 1.6Mb Altera Configuration Device, QFP-48 | Altera
MPN: EPC2TC32U ✗ סוף ייצורEPC2TC32U סקירה
A configuration device is a dedicated serial Flash memory with an FPGA-specific control protocol that streams the bitstream to the LUT-based FPGA at power-on. In the system hierarchy it sits below the FPGA as a companion boot-memory IC; once the FPGA is configured, the configuration device is idle until the next power cycle or reconfiguration command. Compared to a generic SPI Flash, an EPC2 device reduces board complexity by eliminating the FPGA-side configuration logic and providing dedicated nSTATUS/nCONFIG handshaking, which simplifies PCB layout for production designs.
Key features of the EPC2TC32U include 1.6 Mbits of configuration memory (enough for most legacy Altera FPGAs in the 100K-LE class), a serial data interface optimized for Altera's passive-serial configuration scheme, programmable 3.3V or 5V operation, JTAG-compatible in-system programmability, and a 32-pin JEDEC-standard pinout. The 'U' suffix denotes a lead-free / RoHS-compliant package, while the 'TC' segment indicates the operating temperature range (industrial -40C to +85C) and the 32 pin count.
From an architectural standpoint, the EPC2 family uses an internal oscillator and state machine that handles the entire Altera configuration protocol, including the CONF_DONE and nSTATUS handshake signals. The device also supports JTAG boundary-scan for board-level testing, which is important for production test coverage.
Typical applications include legacy Altera FPGA configuration in industrial controllers, telecom line cards, prototyping platforms using Stratix/ Cyclone devices, and test/development boards where a stable, repeatable bitstream source is required. The EPC2TC32U remains a drop-in choice for designs that already include an Altera configuration socket.
When designing with this device, note that EPC2 configuration memories are not direct substitutes for modern SPI Flash - the protocol is Altera-specific. Ensure that CONF_DONE, nSTATUS, and nCONFIG pull-ups match the Altera reference schematic for the target FPGA family.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family alternatives, and practical configuration-design notes not collected in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
חלופות תחליף ישיר עבור EPC2TC32U — 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 EPC2TC32U (אותו גורם צורה וטביעת רגל) — שונים ב Package, Memory Type, Memory Size, Operating Temperature, Configuration Interface.
EPC2TC32N
✅ Drop-Inצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2TC32
✅ Drop-Inצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2TC32HAF48
✅ Drop-Inצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2TC32CAF48
✅ Drop-Inצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2TC32-U-CAF48
✅ Drop-Inצור קשר לקבלת מחיר
הצג גיליון נתונים ←EPC2TC32U דירוגים מרביים ומאפיינים חשמליים
| פונקציה | Serial Configuration Device for SRAM-based LUT FPGAs |
| גודל זיכרון | 1.6 Mbit |
| Configuration Interface | Altera Passive Serial (DCLK / DATA0 / nCONFIG / nSTATUS / CONF_DONE) |
| JTAG Support | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan, ISP) |
| מתח אספקה | 3.0 V to 3.6 V or 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| טמפרטורת פעולה | -40 C to +85 C |
| מארז | 32-pin QFP (CAF48, lead-free) |
| סוג הרכבה | Surface Mount |
| סטטוס RoHS | Compliant (lead-free / RoHS per distributor data) |
| Lead-Free Finish | Yes (U suffix) |
| Supported FPGA Families | Altera Stratix, Cyclone, APEX, ACEX, Mercury, Excalibur |
| Configuration Mode | Passive Serial (PS), JTAG |
תצורת פינים של EPC2TC32U
| פין 1 | VCC — Power supply (3.3V or 5V) |
| פין 2 | DCLK — Configuration clock output to FPGA |
| פין 3 | DATA0 — Serial configuration data output |
| פין 4 | nCONFIG — Configuration control input (active low) |
| פין 5 | nSTATUS — Configuration status output (active low) |
| פין 6 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done output |
| פין 7 | VCCSEL — Voltage select (3.3V/5V) |
| פין 8 | GND — Ground |
| פין 9 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| פין 10 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| פין 11 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| פין 12 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| פין 13 | OE — Output enable |
| פין 14 | CE — Chip enable |
| פין 15 | RESET — Reset input |
| פין 16 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 17 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 18 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 19 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 20 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 21 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 22 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 23 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 24 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 25 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 26 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 27 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 28 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 29 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 30 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 31 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 32 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 33 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 34 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 35 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 36 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 37 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 38 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 39 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 40 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 41 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 42 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 43 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 44 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 45 | GND — Ground |
| פין 46 | VCC — Power supply (3.3V or 5V) |
| פין 47 | NC — Not connected |
| פין 48 | NC — Not connected |
יישומים טיפוסיים
EPC2TC32U מתאים עבור 6 יישוםs: Altera Stratix FPGA Configuration Storage, Cyclone-Series FPGA Boot Memory, Industrial Controller Legacy Designs, Telecom Line Card Bitstream Storage, Prototyping and Development Boards, Legacy MIL/Aerospace Retrofit Designs.
Altera Stratix FPGA Configuration Storage
The EPC2TC32U stores the 1.6 Mbit bitstream that configures Altera Stratix-family FPGAs on every power-up. Its 1.6 Mbit capacity is well-matched to mid-range Stratix devices in the EP1S10 to EP1S25 range, and the passive-serial (PS) protocol streams the data directly to the FPGA's DCLK / DATA0 pins. The dual 3.3V/5V operation (programmed via VCCSEL) lets designers run the configuration memory from the same rail as the FPGA core, simplifying power architecture on Stratix-based telecom and DSP boards.
מומלץ
Cyclone-Series FPGA Boot Memory
The EPC2TC32U provides the boot bitstream for Altera Cyclone EP1C3 / EP1C6 / EP1C12 devices, whose uncompressed bitstreams fit comfortably within 1.6 Mbit. Cyclone boards use the EPC2 family extensively in development kits because the JTAG ISP capability allows the configuration memory to be reprogrammed in-circuit via the Altera USB-Blaster or ByteBlaster, eliminating the need for an external programmer. The QFP-48 CAF48 footprint is straightforward to lay out on a 4-layer board with the Cyclone device.
מומלץ
Industrial Controller Legacy Designs
Long-life industrial controllers built around Altera APEX / ACEX / Mercury FPGA families rely on the EPC2TC32U as a rugged, industrial-temperature (-40C to +85C) configuration source. The U-suffix lead-free finish is required for industrial RoHS-6/6 compliance. Industrial-control customers value the EPC2's deterministic power-on behavior - the nSTATUS / nCONFIG handshake guarantees the FPGA never enters an undefined state during brown-out or power sequencing events in factory automation environments.
מומלץ
Telecom Line Card Bitstream Storage
Telecom line cards using Altera Stratix GX or APEX devices use the EPC2TC32U as the primary configuration memory because the passive-serial protocol is hot-swappable and the JTAG ISP supports field upgrades via the line-card management controller. The 1.6 Mbit capacity is sufficient for the Stratix GX bitstreams in metro-Ethernet and SDH/SONET applications. Lead-free RoHS compliance ensures the line card meets EU Directive 2011/65/EU for telecom infrastructure deployed in Europe.
מומלץ
Prototyping and Development Boards
Altera's DK-DevKit / Nios development boards and third-party Altera dev kits have historically used the EPC2TC32U on the configuration-memory socket so that designs can be re-flashed rapidly via JTAG during bring-up. The CAF48 QFP socket is hand-solderable, allowing developers to swap the device easily between bitstreams. The JTAG ISP allows in-system reprogramming of the EPC2 from Quartus II Programmer, supporting the rapid design-iteration cycle characteristic of FPGA prototyping.
מומלץ
Legacy MIL/Aerospace Retrofit Designs
Long-lived aerospace and defense systems based on Altera APEX / Mercury FPGAs continue to use the EPC2TC32U as a known-good configuration source with the industrial -40C to +85C operating range. Retrofit programs that maintain Altera FPGAs rather than re-architecting around newer devices benefit from the EPC2TC32U's stable supply chain and proven reliability. The lead-free finish supports modern defense electronics RoHS initiatives while the Altera configuration protocol remains compatible with the legacy FPGA silicon.
מומלץ
סיכום מוצרים מומלצים
נתוני עזר הנדסיים עבור EPC2TC32U — השוואה, הנחיות תכנון ומידע על תאימות.
מדריך בחירה
השוואה עם חלופות
| פרמטר | מוצר זה | EPC2TC32N | EPC2TC32 | EPC2TC32HAF48 | EPC2TC32CAF48 | EPC2TC32-U-CAF48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Package | QFP-48 (CAF48) | QFP-48 (CAF48) - same | QFP-48 (CAF48) - same | QFP-48 (HAF48) - same | QFP-48 (CAF48) - same | QFP-48 (CAF48) - same |
| Memory Size | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Lead-Free Finish | Yes (U suffix) | No (matte-tin) | No (matte-tin) | Yes (HAF dry-pack) | Yes (CAF48) | Yes (U + CAF48) |
| JTAG ISP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration Protocol | Altera Passive Serial | Altera Passive Serial | Altera Passive Serial | Altera Passive Serial | Altera Passive Serial | Altera Passive Serial |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V / 5V (VCCSEL) | 3.3V / 5V (VCCSEL) | 3.3V / 5V (VCCSEL) | 3.3V / 5V (VCCSEL) | 3.3V / 5V (VCCSEL) | 3.3V / 5V (VCCSEL) |
| Unit Price (qty 1, USD) | 7.89 | 7.50 - 8.00 | 6.50 - 7.50 | 8.00 - 9.00 | 7.50 - 8.50 | 7.50 - 8.50 |
מבדילים עיקריים
- Lead-free RoHS finish with U-suffix marking (לעומתEPC2TC32N)
- Industrial temperature range -40C to +85C (לעומתEPC2TC32 (no U/TC suffix))
- 1.6 Mbit configuration capacity in QFP-48 (לעומתEPC1PC8 (EPC1 family))
הערות תכנון
The EPC2TC32U supports both 3.3V and 5V operation via the VCCSEL pin. Tie VCCSEL to VCC for 5V-only systems, or to GND for 3.3V-only systems. Adding a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor close to each VCC pin and a 10 uF bulk capacitor at the device supply rail is recommended by the Altera configuration-device reference design. Brown-out behavior is well-defined - if VCC drops below the POR threshold, nSTATUS goes low and the FPGA is held in reset until VCC recovers.
Route the DCLK trace to the FPGA with controlled impedance (50 ohm microstrip) and keep it short (< 5 cm) to avoid reflections that can corrupt configuration data. Place the EPC2TC32U within 50 mm of the FPGA configuration pins (DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) per Altera's reference schematic. Use a 10 kohm pull-up on nCONFIG and a 10 kohm pull-up on nSTATUS per Altera's configuration-device user guide.
The DATA0 line carries the configuration bitstream at the DCLK rate; in noisy environments add a small series resistor (10-33 ohm) close to the EPC2 DATA0 pin to dampen ringing. CONF_DONE must be pulled high by a 10 kohm resistor; failure to do so can prevent the FPGA from releasing from configuration mode. JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be routed with ground-guard vias to minimize crosstalk during in-system programming.
Do not confuse EPC2 (this part) with EPC1 (the older 800 Kbit series without JTAG ISP) - the pin counts and protocols differ. The EPC2TC32U is NOT a generic SPI Flash and cannot be used to boot modern Altera/Intel FPGAs that require SPI Flash with a specific SFDP signature. For Cyclone IV GX, Stratix V, and newer families, use a Micron M25P / M25Q SPI Flash with Altera-provided firmware, not an EPC2 device.
מידע על תאימות
RoHS compliant per distributor listings (U suffix = lead-free finish). AEC-Q100 not applicable (configuration device, not a safety-critical automotive IC). REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status not stated in the provided distributor data.
