EPC4QC100C - 4Mb Enhanced Configuration Device, PQFP-100 | Altera
MPN: EPC4QC100C ✗ اختتامِ زندگیEPC4QC100C جائزہ
An Enhanced Configuration Device is a specialized non-volatile memory IC that stores the FPGA's configuration bitstream and delivers it serially or in parallel to the target FPGA at power-up or reconfiguration. It combines a flash memory array with an internal configuration controller, eliminating the need for an external microcontroller to manage the FPGA configuration process. The device family sits within the broader hierarchy: Configuration Memory -> Memory IC -> Integrated Circuit -> Semiconductor, providing a high-reliability alternative to discrete flash + controller designs.
Key features of the EPC4QC100C include 4 Mb of flash storage, a multi-device cascading option for higher density FPGAs, in-system programmability via IEEE 1532 or JTAG, and support for both serial and parallel configuration data formats. The internal controller handles configuration timing, error detection via CRC, and compression using Altera's compressed bitstream format, reducing flash space requirements by up to 60 percent. The device operates from a single 3.3 V supply.
The architecture centers on a flash memory core with a hardware configuration controller implementing the Altera configuration protocol. Data is loaded from flash into the controller buffer, then clocked out to the FPGA over the dedicated configuration interface (DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE). The 66 MHz maximum DCLK frequency supports rapid configuration of large Stratix-class devices, where configuration times can otherwise exceed several hundred milliseconds.
Typical applications include factory configuration of high-density Altera FPGAs on production boards, field-upgradable systems via JTAG, multi-FPGAs requiring synchronous configuration, and designs requiring compact non-volatile storage of multiple bitstreams for FPGA dynamic reconfiguration. The 4 Mb capacity is well-suited to mid-density APEX and Cyclone families, and may also store firmware images for companion processors.
Design consideration: when cascading multiple EPC devices for higher-density FPGAs, ensure nCASC is properly wired between devices and that the bitstream is split across the configuration chain in the correct order. PCB layout should keep the DCLK trace short and matched to maintain signal integrity at 66 MHz.
کے لیے ڈراپ اِن متبادل EPC4QC100C — یکساں پیکیج، پن سے پن مطابقت پذیر۔ مختلف پیکیج والے پرزے جن کے لیے PCB دوبارہ کام درکار ہو، شامل نہیں ہیں۔
اس سیریز میں مختلف ورژن
اسی سیریز کے ماڈلز جو ڈراپ اِن مطابقت رکھتے ہیں EPC4QC100C (یکساں فارم فیکٹر اور فٹ پرنٹ) — میں مختلف Memory Type, Package, Operating Temperature, Memory Size, Configuration Modes.
EPC4QC100
✅ ڈراپ-اِن ⚠️ تفصیلات غیر تصدیق شدہقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EPC4Q100T
✅ ڈراپ-اِن ⚠️ تفصیلات غیر تصدیق شدہقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EPC8QC100
✅ ڈراپ-اِن ⚠️ تفصیلات غیر تصدیق شدہقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EPC16QC100
✅ ڈراپ-اِن ⚠️ تفصیلات غیر تصدیق شدہقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EPC4QC100N
✅ ڈراپ-اِن ⚠️ تفصیلات غیر تصدیق شدہقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EPC4QC100C زیادہ سے زیادہ ریٹنگز اور برقی خصوصیات
| میموری ٹائپ | Flash (NOR) Configuration Memory |
| میموری سائز | 4 Mbit |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 66 MHz |
| انٹرفیس ٹائپ | Serial / Parallel FPGA Configuration |
| Configuration Compatibility | Altera Stratix, Cyclone, APEX, ACEX, Mercury families |
| سپلائی وولٹیج | 3.3 V |
| پیکیج | PQFP-100 (20 x 14 mm) |
| آپریٹنگ درجہ حرارت | 0C to +70C (commercial grade) |
| Programmability | In-system programmable via IEEE 1532 / JTAG |
| Multi-Device Cascade Support | Yes (via nCASC pin) |
| Bitstream Compression | Yes (Altera compressed bitstream format) |
| Configuration Error Detection | CRC |
| Configuration Modes | Serial, Parallel, JTAG, Remote update |
| ماؤنٹنگ ٹائپ | Surface Mount |
| لائف سائیکل کی حالت | Obsolete (EOL by Altera/Intel) |
EPC4QC100C pqfp-100 (20 x 14 mm) پن کنفیگریشن گائیڈ
EPC4QC100C (pqfp-100 (20 x 14 mm) پیکیج) کے لیے پن کنفیگریشن۔ اس ڈیجیٹل IC میں GPIO، کمیونیکیشن انٹرفیس (UART، SPI، I2C) اور پاور پنز شامل ہیں۔ متبادل پن فنکشنز اور کنفیگریشن آپشنز کے لیے مینوفیکچرر کے ڈیٹا شیٹ سے رجوع کریں۔ ایمبیڈڈ سسٹم ڈیزائن اور PCB لے آؤٹ کے لیے ضروری۔
کے لیے تفصیلی پن آؤٹ ڈیٹا دستیاب نہیں EPC4QC100C.
رجوع کریں ڈیٹا شیٹ مکمل پن کنفیگریشن کے لیے۔
عام استعمالات
EPC4QC100C کے لیے موزوں ہے 6 ایپلیکیشنs: FPGA Configuration Storage, Multi-FPGA Synchronous Configuration, In-System FPGA Reconfiguration via JTAG, Remote System Field Upgrade, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Legacy Board Repair and Sustainment.
FPGA Configuration Storage
The EPC4QC100C provides non-volatile storage for Altera FPGA configuration bitstreams. Its 4 Mb flash capacity is sized to configure mid-density Altera FPGAs including Cyclone II, APEX 20K, and smaller Stratix devices using Altera's compressed bitstream format. The device's 66 MHz maximum DCLK frequency minimizes FPGA configuration time, supporting fast system boot in industrial and embedded applications. Because the configuration controller is integrated on-chip, designers avoid the complexity of external microcontroller-based configuration management, reducing BOM cost and PCB area.
تجویز کردہ
Multi-FPGA Synchronous Configuration
The EPC4QC100C supports nCASC-based multi-device cascade chains, enabling synchronous configuration of multiple FPGAs on the same board. Each device passes configuration control to the next after its own load completes, ensuring deterministic multi-FPGA startup timing. Designers building parallel-processing boards with two or more Altera FPGAs can chain EPC4QC100C devices using the cascade pin. The 100-pin PQFP package provides all necessary cascade control signals and matches the same footprint as larger EPC8/EPC16 siblings for future capacity upgrades.
تجویز کردہ
In-System FPGA Reconfiguration via JTAG
The EPC4QC100C supports in-system programming through its IEEE 1532-compliant JTAG interface, allowing field updates of the FPGA bitstream without removing the board. Engineers can re-flash configuration memory through the JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) using Altera's Quartus programmer tool, enabling remote firmware updates and rapid design iteration. The 4 Mb capacity supports multiple stored bitstreams for dynamic-reconfiguration scenarios where the FPGA must switch between modes at runtime via the remote-update feature.
تجویز کردہ
Remote System Field Upgrade
The EPC4QC100C supports Altera's remote update feature, allowing the host processor to command the FPGA to load a new bitstream from a different flash page via the configuration interface. This is ideal for industrial controllers, networking equipment, and other deployed systems that require field firmware upgrades without manual JTAG access. Designers can partition the 4 Mb flash into multiple bitstream slots and use the remote-update sequence to switch between them safely, with built-in CRC verification confirming each load before FPGA startup.
تجویز کردہ
Industrial Control and Factory Automation
The EPC4QC100C, in its commercial-grade 0C to +70C temperature range, suits industrial control boards and factory automation controllers that pair an Altera FPGA with deterministic boot-time requirements. The 66 MHz DCLK rate enables sub-200 ms configuration of mid-density Cyclone devices, supporting fast restart after power-cycle events in PLC and motor-control systems. Designers use the EPC4QC100C alongside Altera's industrial-grade FPGA families such as Cyclone III to build rugged control platforms with reliable non-volatile configuration storage.
تجویز کردہ
Legacy Board Repair and Sustainment
The EPC4QC100C remains in demand for sustaining legacy Altera-based products where redesign is not economically viable. Industries such as aerospace, defense, and medical equipment operate equipment with 10-20 year lifecycles where the original FPGA configuration solution must be maintained. Distributors and obsolete-component brokers stock remaining EPC4QC100C inventory specifically for these sustainment programs. Engineers should verify date codes and sourcing channels to ensure authentic parts when procuring for legacy repair workflows.
تجویز کردہ
تجویز کردہ پروڈکٹس کا خلاصہ
کے لیے انجینئرنگ ریفرنس ڈیٹا EPC4QC100C — موازنہ، ڈیزائن رہنمائی، اور تعمیل کی معلومات۔
انتخاب کی گائیڈ
متبادلات کے ساتھ موازنہ
| پیرامیٹر | یہ پروڈکٹ | EPC4QC100 | EPC4Q100T | EPC8QC100 | EPC16QC100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | PQFP-100 | PQFP-100 (same) | PQFP-100 (same) | PQFP-100 (same) | PQFP-100 (same) |
| Memory Size | 4 Mbit | 4 Mbit | 4 Mbit | 8 Mbit (+100%) | 16 Mbit (+300%) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Maximum DCLK Frequency | 66 MHz | 66 MHz | 66 MHz | 66 MHz | 66 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Cascade Support | Yes (nCASC) | Yes (nCASC) | Yes (nCASC) | Yes (nCASC) | Yes (nCASC) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| JTAG Programming | Yes (IEEE 1532) | Yes (IEEE 1532) | Yes (IEEE 1532) | Yes (IEEE 1532) | Yes (IEEE 1532) |
اہم امتیازی خصوصیات
- Industry-standard Altera configuration interface with broad FPGA ecosystem support (بمقابلہEPC16QC100)
- PQFP-100 package with full JTAG and cascade pin access (بمقابلہEPC4Q100N)
- Integrated flash + configuration controller in single IC (بمقابلہDiscrete flash + microcontroller configuration solution)
ڈیزائن نوٹس
Keep the DCLK trace from the EPC4QC100C to the target FPGA as short as possible and impedance-matched to 50 ohms to maintain signal integrity at the 66 MHz maximum clock rate. Place the EPC device within 2 inches of the FPGA's configuration pins. Use a ground reference plane directly under the DCLK trace and avoid routing across plane splits.
When cascading multiple EPC4QC100C devices for higher-density FPGAs, verify that nCASC, nCONFIG, and nSTATUS are correctly wired in a daisy-chain between devices. Mis-ordering cascade signals is the most common configuration failure mode and can appear as intermittent FPGA configuration errors at power-up. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet cascade timing diagrams for setup/hold requirements between consecutive devices.
Estimated: at 3.3 V supply with active configuration, the EPC4QC100C draws approximately 30 mA during flash read and 60 mA peak during in-system programming. Add a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VCC pin and a bulk 10 uF tantalum on the supply rail. Inrush during JTAG programming may require additional bulk capacitance to prevent board-level supply droop.
The PQFP-100 package has moderate thermal resistance, and the EPC4QC100C operates within commercial 0C to +70C ambient range. In enclosed industrial enclosures with poor airflow, derate the device by ensuring at least 100 LFM of forced-air cooling or thermal vias under the exposed pad area. For industrial-grade operation, substitute the EPC4QC100 variant, which is rated -40C to +85C with identical electrical performance.
تعمیل کی معلومات
RoHS and lead-free status not confirmed in verified web data; given Altera-era product, the part likely contains lead-based solder finish (SnPb) and is not RoHS compliant. Verify with manufacturer documentation before designing into RoHS-restricted applications.
