EPC2LC20V - Altera 1.6Mb Flash Config Device, PLCC-20 | Intel
MPN: EPC2LC20V ✗ Akhir HidupEPC2LC20V Ringkasan
A Configuration Device is a non-volatile memory that stores the FPGA's configuration bitstream and serially or byte-parallel delivers it to the FPGA's DATA, DCLK, and nCONFIG pins at power-up. In the broader taxonomy, an FPGA configuration PROM sits below non-volatile memory > Flash memory > PROM > configuration memory within the semiconductor hierarchy. It bridges the volatile SRAM-LUT architecture (which loses configuration when power is removed) with a permanent, field-updatable boot source - eliminating the need for external boot PROMs from third-party vendors and enabling remote firmware revision via JTAG.
Key features include 1.6 Mb of usable configuration storage (more than 4x the original EPC1), a flexible serial or 8-bit parallel configuration interface, an on-chip oscillator to generate DCLK, JTAG boundary-scan support (IEEE 1149.1), and in-system programmability through JTAG without external programmer hardware. The PLCC-20 footprint provides rugged mechanical compliance for industrial through-hole and socketed assemblies, and the device is compatible with the older EPC1 / EPC1064 / EPC1441 pinouts on a 1:1 basis within the same package family.
Typical applications include standalone boot of Altera Cyclone, Cyclone II, Cyclone III, Stratix, Stratix II, Stratix III, ACEX 1K, APEX 20K, APEX II, and older FLEX 10K / FLEX 8000 devices in industrial controllers, telecommunications line cards, test & measurement chassis, and military/aerospace FPGA systems. Because the EPC2 supports both serial and 8-bit byte-wide configuration, a single PROM can serve either low-pin-count or high-throughput FPGA boot scenarios.
When designing with this device, verify that the FPGA's configuration mode (AS, PS, or JTAG-only) matches the EPC2's supported modes, since the EPC2 is intended for PS (Passive Serial) and JTAG programming - it does not support Altera Active Serial (AS) mode, which uses serial Flash such as EPCS / EPCQ devices. Add a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor near the VCC pin and ensure nINIT_CONF and nSTATUS are correctly tied to the FPGA's nCONFIG / nSTATUS pins.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in compatible configuration-memory alternatives, JTAG programming notes, and PLCC-20 package cross-references not found in the original Altera datasheet - giving a single source for engineers re-spinning legacy Altera FPGA designs.
Alternatif penggantian untuk EPC2LC20V — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.
Variasi di dalam seri ini
Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EPC2LC20V (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Memory Type, Package, Configuration Interface, Supported FPGA Families, Memory Size.
EPC2LC20N
✅ Drop-In✗ Habis Stok
$7.4 / Satuan
Lihat Datasheet →EPC2LC20
✅ Drop-In✗ Habis Stok
$7.2 / Satuan
Lihat Datasheet →EPC2LC20NA
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak DisahkanKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EPC1LC20
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EPC1LC20N
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EPC1441LC20
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak DisahkanKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EPC2LC20V Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Product Type | Flash Configuration Device (FPGA configuration PROM) |
| Ukuran Memori | 1.6 Mb (1,678,336 bits) |
| Configuration Interface | Serial (Passive Serial) or 8-bit parallel |
| Maximum Configuration Clock | 10 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (VCC) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typ.) |
| Program/Erase Cycles | 100,000 cycles minimum |
| Data Retention | 20 years minimum |
| JTAG Support | IEEE 1149.1 Boundary Scan, in-system programmable |
| Paket | PLCC-20 (JEDEC MO-047) |
| Suhu Kerja | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Storage Temperature | -65C to +150C |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Lead-free (V suffix), RoHS compliant |
| Compatible FPGAs | Cyclone, Stratix, APEX 20K, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000 |
| On-chip Oscillator | Yes (generates DCLK) |
| Configuration Time (typical) | Depends on FPGA bitstream length and clock mode |
Konfigurasi Pin EPC2LC20V
| Pin produk 1 | DATA[0] — Serial configuration data output (bit 0 of byte-wide mode) |
| Pin produk 2 | DATA[1] — Configuration data output bit 1 (byte-wide mode) |
| Pin produk 3 | DATA[2] — Configuration data output bit 2 (byte-wide mode) |
| Pin produk 4 | nCS — Chip select (active low) for byte-wide mode |
| Pin produk 5 | nSTATUS — Open-drain status flag to FPGA nSTATUS |
| Pin produk 6 | OE — Output enable (active low) for serial data |
| Pin produk 7 | nCONFIG — Configuration initiate / reset from FPGA |
| Pin produk 8 | DCLK — Configuration clock to FPGA (generated internally by EPC2) |
| Pin produk 9 | VCC — +3.3 V power supply |
| Pin produk 10 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 11 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Pin produk 12 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin produk 13 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin produk 14 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin produk 15 | nINIT_CONF — Initiate configuration (active low) to FPGA nCONFIG |
| Pin produk 16 | nCE — Chip enable cascade (active low) for multi-PROM daisy-chain |
| Pin produk 17 | DATA[3] — Configuration data output bit 3 (byte-wide mode) |
| Pin produk 18 | DATA[4] — Configuration data output bit 4 (byte-wide mode) |
| Pin produk 19 | DATA[5] — Configuration data output bit 5 (byte-wide mode) |
| Pin produk 20 | DATA[6]/DATA[7] — Configuration data output bits 6 and 7 (byte-wide mode, shared pin) |
Aplikasi Umum
EPC2LC20V cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Cyclone FPGA Boot PROM, Stratix Telecom Line Card, APEX 20K Industrial Controller, Test & Measurement Chassis, Military / Aerospace FPGA System, FPGA Development Board Boot Loader.
Cyclone FPGA Boot PROM
The EPC2LC20V's 1.6 Mb of Flash storage comfortably covers the configuration bitstream of Altera Cyclone, Cyclone II, and Cyclone III devices in Passive Serial mode. With 10 MHz DCLK the EPC2 generates the entire bitstream in under 200 ms for a typical Cyclone II EP2C35 design. The PLCC-20 socketed package allows field replacement without desoldering, and JTAG in-system programming lets a technician rewrite the bitstream at any point in the product lifecycle - ideal for industrial controller firmware revisions.
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Stratix Telecom Line Card
Altera Stratix and Stratix II FPGAs in telecom line cards require reliable non-volatile boot storage that survives 20+ years in service. The EPC2LC20V delivers exactly that: 1.6 Mb Flash with 20-year data retention, industrial -40C to +85C operation, and JTAG in-system programming per IEEE 1149.1 so firmware updates can be pushed to deployed line cards remotely. The 8-bit parallel configuration mode available on EPC2 cuts Stratix boot time roughly 8x versus serial boot, helping meet fast-restart requirements after power cycling.
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APEX 20K Industrial Controller
Legacy Altera APEX 20K and APEX II designs in long-life industrial controllers still rely on EPC1/EPC2 family PROMs for boot. The EPC2LC20V offers 4x the storage of the original EPC1LC20 (1.6 Mb vs 0.4 Mb), enabling APEX 20K200 / APEX 20K400 bitstreams without squeezing. The PLCC-20 footprint is pin-compatible with EPC1 sockets, simplifying inventory and replacement in legacy systems. 100,000 program/erase cycles support frequent firmware revision during the controller's 15-20 year service life.
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Test & Measurement Chassis
Modular T&M chassis typically use multiple Altera FPGAs - one per measurement slot - each requiring its own configuration PROM. The EPC2LC20V in PLCC-20 provides the rugged mechanical form factor needed for socketed field service, and the JTAG chain lets the chassis controller reconfigure all FPGAs simultaneously. With 1.6 Mb Flash per device, a single EPC2LC20V covers the bitstream of mid-complexity Altera ACEX 1K, FLEX 10K, or smaller Cyclone II devices commonly used in instrument digitizer and signal-conditioning cards.
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Military / Aerospace FPGA System
Ruggedized military and aerospace FPGA platforms depend on PLCC-20 socketed PROMs for ease of factory programming and field updates. The EPC2LC20V's industrial -40C to +85C operating range meets most military ground and avionics thermal profiles, and its lead-free PLCC-20 package satisfies RoHS requirements for new programs. The on-chip DCLK oscillator removes the need for an external configuration clock source - valuable in low-BOM aerospace designs where every additional component is a reliability concern.
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FPGA Development Board Boot Loader
Altera/Intel FPGA development kits such as the Cyclone II Nios II and APEX 20K reference boards historically included an EPC2LC20V socket on the board for evaluation use. The PLCC-20 ZIF socket lets students and engineers swap bitstreams without soldering, and the JTAG interface lets the Altera USB-Blaster or ByteBlaster program the PROM directly. With 1.6 Mb Flash, the EPC2LC20V can store multiple demo projects including Nios II firmware + soft-core CPU bitstreams for the Cyclone II family.
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Ringkasan Produk Direkomendasikan
Data referensi engineering untuk EPC2LC20V — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EPC2LC20N | EPC2LC20 | EPC2LC20NA | EPC1LC20 | EPC1441LC20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Package | PLCC-20 | PLCC-20 - same | PLCC-20 - same | PLCC-20 - same | PLCC-20 - same | PLCC-20 - same |
| Memory Size | 1.6 Mb Flash | 1.6 Mb Flash | 1.6 Mb Flash | 1.6 Mb Flash | 0.4 Mb Flash (-75%) | 0.4 Mb OTP EPROM (-75%) |
| Technology | Flash (100k cycles) | Flash (100k cycles) | Flash (100k cycles) | Flash (100k cycles) | Flash (100k cycles) | OTP EPROM (one-time) |
| JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (in-system programmable) | Yes (in-system programmable) | Yes (in-system programmable) | Yes (in-system programmable) | Yes (in-system programmable) | No (OTP only) |
| Configuration Modes | Passive Serial + 8-bit parallel | Passive Serial + 8-bit parallel | Passive Serial + 8-bit parallel | Passive Serial + 8-bit parallel | Passive Serial only | Passive Serial only |
| Max DCLK Frequency | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 10 MHz |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (V suffix, lead-free) | No (Sn/Pb finish) | No (Sn/Pb finish) | No (Sn/Pb finish) | No (Sn/Pb finish) | No (Sn/Pb finish) |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Lead-free / RoHS compliant PLCC-20 package (vsEPC2LC20N)
- 4x the configuration memory of EPC1 family (vsEPC1LC20)
- 8-bit parallel configuration mode support (vsEPC1441LC20)
Catatan Desain
The EPC2LC20V operates from a single 3.3 V supply (3.0 V to 3.6 V) per the Altera datasheet. Place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VCC pin (pin 9) and a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the PLCC-20 socket to suppress the in-rush transient when the EPC2 begins driving DCLK into the FPGA. During JTAG programming, peak current can briefly reach ~30 mA; the bulk capacitor prevents the VCC rail from sagging.
Route DCLK and DATA[0] as a matched-length pair to the FPGA's DCLK and DATA0 inputs, keeping trace length under 50 mm to avoid ringing. For 8-bit parallel configuration, route DATA[0..7] as a byte-wide bus with matched lengths, and tie the EPC2 nCS pin to the FPGA's nCONFIG so configuration begins only after the FPGA is ready. Keep JTAG pins (TDI/TMS/TCK/TDO) in a dedicated daisy-chain segment so the EPC2 and target FPGA share the chain without stubs.
Do NOT connect the EPC2LC20V to the EPCS / EPCQ Active Serial (AS) interface of newer Altera/Intel FPGAs (Cyclone IV onward) - the EPC2 only supports Passive Serial (PS) and JTAG modes. Attempting AS-mode operation will leave the FPGA unconfigured. Also verify that the FPGA's bitstream fits within 1.6 Mb - if it does not, cascade a second EPC2 device using the nCE pin to expand the effective storage.
Informasi Konformitas
Lead-free (V suffix) per Altera package designation. AEC-Q100 qualification not stated by manufacturer - not suitable for automotive safety-critical applications without further qualification. RoHS and REACH compliance inferred from lead-free package marking.
