EPC16JC88 - 16Mb FPGA Config PROM, 88-UBGA | Altera (Intel FPGA)
N.º da peça: EPC16JC88 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28,50 |
| 10 | $25.4 | $254,00 |
| 100 | $22.1 | $2.210,00 |
| 500 | $19.8 | $9.900,00 |
| 1.000 | $17.95 | $17.950,00 |
EPC16JC88 Visão geral
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.
Alternativas drop-in para EPC16JC88 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EPC16JC88 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Configuration Interface, Compatible FPGA Families, In-System Programming, Memory Type.
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Ver ficha técnica →EPC16JC88 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| 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) |
| Encapsulamento | 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 |
Configuração de pinos do EPC16JC88
| Pino A1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino A2 | DCLK — Configuration clock output to FPGA |
| Pino A3 | DATA0 — Configuration data output bit 0 |
| Pino A4 | nCONFIG — Configuration control input from FPGA |
| Pino A5 | nSTATUS — Configuration status output to FPGA |
| Pino A6 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete output to FPGA |
| Pino A7 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pino A8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino B1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino B2 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pino B3 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pino B4 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pino B5 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino B6 | OE — Output enable for configuration bus |
| Pino B7 | CE — Chip enable input |
| Pino B8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino C1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino C2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino C3 | DATA1 — Configuration data output bit 1 (multi-device chain) |
| Pino C4 | DATA2 — Configuration data output bit 2 (multi-device chain) |
| Pino C5 | DATA3 — Configuration data output bit 3 (multi-device chain) |
| Pino C6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino C7 | RESET — POR reset input |
| Pino C8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino D1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino D2 | A1 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Pino D3 | A2 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Pino D4 | A3 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Pino D5 | A4 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Pino D6 | A5 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Pino D7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino D8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino E1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino E2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino E3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino E4 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino E5 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino E6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino E7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino E8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino F1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino F2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino F3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino F4 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino F5 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino F6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino F7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino F8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino G1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino G2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino G3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino G4 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino G5 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino G6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino G7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino G8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino H1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino H2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino H3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino H4 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino H5 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino H6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino H7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino H8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino J1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino J2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino J3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino J4 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino J5 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino J6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino J7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino J8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino K1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pino K2 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino K3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino K4 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino K5 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino K6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino K7 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Pino K8 | GND — Ground reference |
Aplicações típicas
EPC16JC88 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | 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 |
Principais diferenciais
- Compact 88-ball UBGA footprint with same density as PQFP alternatives (vs EPC16C100T)
- Industrial temperature grade option in the same package (vs EPC16UC88)
- Full 16-Mbit density in the same family as lower-density parts (vs EPC8QC100)
Notas de projeto
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.
Informações de conformidade
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.