EPC16JC88 - 16Mb FPGA Config PROM, 88-UBGA | Altera (Intel FPGA)
MPN: EPC16JC88 ✗ Cuối đờiEPC16JC88 Tóm tắt
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.
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Các biến thể trong loạt này
Các mẫu cùng loạt có thể lắp đặt dễ dàng tương thích với EPC16JC88 (cùng hình factor và footprint) — khác nhau ở Package, Configuration Interface, Compatible FPGA Families, In-System Programming, Memory Type.
EPC16UC88
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EPC164C88N
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Xem tài liệu →EPC16JC88 Tỷ lệ tối đa & tính chất điện
| 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) |
| Hộp | 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 |
Cấu hình chân EPC16JC88
| Chân A1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân A2 | DCLK — Configuration clock output to FPGA |
| Chân A3 | DATA0 — Configuration data output bit 0 |
| Chân A4 | nCONFIG — Configuration control input from FPGA |
| Chân A5 | nSTATUS — Configuration status output to FPGA |
| Chân A6 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete output to FPGA |
| Chân A7 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Chân A8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân B1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân B2 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Chân B3 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Chân B4 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Chân B5 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân B6 | OE — Output enable for configuration bus |
| Chân B7 | CE — Chip enable input |
| Chân B8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân C1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân C2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân C3 | DATA1 — Configuration data output bit 1 (multi-device chain) |
| Chân C4 | DATA2 — Configuration data output bit 2 (multi-device chain) |
| Chân C5 | DATA3 — Configuration data output bit 3 (multi-device chain) |
| Chân C6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân C7 | RESET — POR reset input |
| Chân C8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân D1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân D2 | A1 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Chân D3 | A2 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Chân D4 | A3 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Chân D5 | A4 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Chân D6 | A5 — Address line for internal state machine |
| Chân D7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân D8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân E1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân E2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân E3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân E4 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân E5 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân E6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân E7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân E8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân F1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân F2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân F3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân F4 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân F5 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân F6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân F7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân F8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân G1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân G2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân G3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân G4 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân G5 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân G6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân G7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân G8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân H1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân H2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân H3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân H4 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân H5 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân H6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân H7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân H8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân J1 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân J2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân J3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân J4 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân J5 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân J6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân J7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân J8 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân K1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Chân K2 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân K3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân K4 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân K5 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân K6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Chân K7 | VCC — Core supply voltage |
| Chân K8 | GND — Ground reference |
Ứng dụng tiêu biểu
EPC16JC88 phù hợp cho 6 Áp dụngs: 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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Tóm tắt các sản phẩm được đề xuất
Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho EPC16JC88 — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.
Hướng dẫn chọn lựa
So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế
| Tham số | Sản phẩm này | 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 |
Bảo phân biệt quan trọng
- Compact 88-ball UBGA footprint with same density as PQFP alternatives (vsEPC16C100T)
- Industrial temperature grade option in the same package (vsEPC16UC88)
- Full 16-Mbit density in the same family as lower-density parts (vsEPC8QC100)
Ghi chú thiết kế
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.
Thông tin tuân thủ
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.
