EPC2L20N - 1.6Mb Altera FPGA Config PROM | PLCC-20
料号： EPC2L20N ✗ 停产| 数量 | 单价 | 小计 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23.54 | $23.54 |
| 10 | $22.1 | $221.00 |
| 100 | $20.4 | $2,040.00 |
| 500 | $18.75 | $9,375.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.2 | $17,200.00 |
EPC2L20N 概述
What is a configuration PROM? A configuration PROM is a non-volatile serial memory that stores the FPGA's configuration bitstream and serially shifts it into the FPGA during power-up or reconfiguration. It sits between the system flash and the FPGA in the boot hierarchy: microprocessor -> flash -> configuration PROM -> SRAM-based FPGA. By isolating the bitstream from system flash, the PROM lets engineers update FPGA firmware in-system without recompiling the host firmware.
The EPC2L20N uses an in-system-programmable (ISP) interface so the bitstream can be reloaded through JTAG-style four-wire programming without removing the device from the board. Cascading of multiple PROMs is supported via the chip-enable control to handle configuration images larger than 1.6 Mb, which historically let designers support Cyclone II and APEX 20K designs. Internal oscillator and clock-management circuitry generate the serial configuration clock for the target FPGA.
The PLCC-20 (J-lead) package is through-hole-compatible and socket-compatible, allowing easy field replacement and prototype iteration. Operating temperature spans the commercial 0C to +70C range as the standard grade, with industrial-grade variants available for harsher environments.
Typical applications include Altera FPGA configuration bitstream storage for industrial control boards, telecom line cards, prototyping platforms, and embedded compute modules where the SRAM-based LUT FPGA must be reconfigured at power-up.
When designing with this device, observe Altera's configuration interface timing requirements and verify the cascaded PROM chain supports the total bitstream length for the chosen FPGA family. For new designs, designers should evaluate newer serial configuration devices, as the EPC2 family has been in mature production for many years.
This page synthesizes Altera/Intel configuration-device specifications, distributor availability and pricing, drop-in alternatives, and engineering notes not consolidated in any single manufacturer document.
直接替换替代料： EPC2L20N ——相同封装，引脚兼容。需要 PCB 改动的不同封装料号已排除。
本系列中的变体
可与以下型号直接替换的同系列型号： EPC2L20N （相同外形与封装尺寸） ——差异在于 Mounting Type, Package, Memory Type, Supported FPGA Families, RoHS Status.
快速对比工具——选择替代料号进行并排对比：
EPC2LI20N
✅ 直接替换✓ 有现货
$5.1 / 个
查看数据手册 →EPC2LC20N
✅ 直接替换✓ 有现货
$7.4 / 个
查看数据手册 →EPC2L120N
✅ 直接替换 ⚠️ 规格未核验✓ 有现货
$7.85 / 个
查看数据手册 →EPC2L20
✅ 直接替换 ⚠️ 规格未核验✓ 有现货
$25.8 / 个
查看数据手册 →EPC2L20N 最大额定值与电气特性
| 功能 | In-System Programmable Configuration PROM for SRAM-based LUT FPGAs |
| 存储容量 | 1.6 Mbit |
| Programmable Type | In System Programmable (ISP) |
| Supply Voltage - VCCINT/VCCIO | 3.0 V to 3.6 V or 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| 封装 / 外壳 | 20-LCC (J-Lead), PLCC-20 |
| Packaging | Tube |
| 工作温度 | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
| Supported FPGA Families | Altera APEX, ACEX, Cyclone, FLEX 10K, Mercury (per datasheet) |
| Configuration Interface | Serial (Altera FPP / PS configuration scheme) |
| Cascade Support | Yes (multi-PROM chain via CE control) |
| Programming Method | In-system via 4-wire ISP / JTAG-style |
| 安装类型 | Surface Mount (J-Lead PLCC) |
| 引脚数量 | 20 |
| Lead Finish | Matte Tin (Pb-free) |
| MSL 等级 | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS 状态 | Compliant |
EPC2L20N 20-lcc (j-lead), plcc-20 引脚配置指南
EPC2L20N（20-lcc (j-lead), plcc-20 封装）的引脚配置。 该数字 IC 包含 GPIO、通信接口（UART、SPI、I2C）和电源引脚。请参阅制造商数据手册以了解复用引脚功能和配置选项。对嵌入式系统设计和 PCB 布局至关重要。
暂无详细引脚数据： EPC2L20N.
请参阅 数据手册 以查看完整引脚配置。
典型应用
EPC2L20N 适用于 6 应用s: Altera APEX 20K FPGA Configuration Storage, Altera Cyclone FPGA Bitstream Loading, Industrial Control Board Firmware Storage, Telecom Line Card FPGA Configuration, FPGA Prototyping and Development Boards, Legacy Avionics and Defense Systems.
Altera APEX 20K FPGA Configuration Storage
The EPC2L20N is purpose-built for storing the configuration bitstream of Altera APEX 20K series SRAM-based LUT FPGAs. With 1.6 Mbit of non-volatile storage per the Altera datasheet, it covers APEX 20K100 and 20K200 bitstreams when used standalone, and can be cascaded for larger 20K400/600/1000 images via the nCE chip-enable chain. The 3.0 V to 3.6 V / 4.5 V to 5.5 V dual-voltage operation lets it drive APEX configuration pins directly without external level shifters. PLCC-20 J-lead sockets simplify prototyping and field replacement.
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Altera Cyclone FPGA Bitstream Loading
Original-generation Altera Cyclone (EP1C3, EP1C6, EP1C12, EP1C20) FPGAs used the EPC2 family of configuration PROMs to load bitstream at power-up. The EPC2L20N's 1.6 Mbit matches the smaller Cyclone devices, while larger Cyclones can be served via cascaded EPC2 chains. Engineers migrating legacy Cyclone designs can drop in the EPC2L20N on existing PCBs that follow the Altera PS (passive serial) configuration scheme. ISP via four-wire programming enables field firmware updates without removing the PROM.
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Industrial Control Board Firmware Storage
Industrial control boards running legacy Altera FPGA logic (PLCs, motor controllers, machine vision front-ends) frequently use the EPC2L20N to store the FPGA firmware bitstream independent of system flash. The PLCC-20 J-lead package supports socketed mounting for easy field replacement during maintenance cycles. Operating at 3.3 V or 5 V, the EPC2L20N interfaces directly to Altera FPGAs on industrial 5 V backplanes. The in-system programmable interface lets technicians update bitstream revisions through JTAG.
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Telecom Line Card FPGA Configuration
Telecom infrastructure equipment (line cards, multiplexer shelves) built around Altera FLEX 10K and APEX 20K FPGAs relied on EPC2 PROMs for FPGA configuration. The EPC2L20N supports these designs with 1.6 Mbit storage in a socketable PLCC-20 J-lead package for serviceability. The dual-voltage (3.3 V/5 V) operation matches telecom backplane rails. Multiple PROMs can cascade via nCE to handle line-card bitstreams exceeding 1.6 Mb.
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FPGA Prototyping and Development Boards
FPGA development boards targeting Altera APEX, ACEX, Cyclone, FLEX 10K, and Mercury devices historically used the EPC2L20N for quick prototype bring-up. The PLCC-20 socketable package lets developers swap bitstreams rapidly during bring-up, and ISP allows direct in-circuit programming. The 1.6 Mbit capacity covers most early-generation Altera FPGA bitstreams. Modern development kits have transitioned to EPCQ/EPCQL SOIC-8 PROMs, but legacy boards still benefit from the EPC2L20N.
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Legacy Avionics and Defense Systems
Long-life defense and avionics platforms designed around Altera APEX 20K or FLEX 10K FPGAs continue to require EPC2 configuration PROMs through multi-decade support programs. The EPC2L20N, with its mature Altera pedigree and PLCC-20 socketable form factor, supports the obsolescence-management strategy of these programs. Industrial-temperature variants (EPC2LI20N) extend operating range for harsher environments.
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推荐产品汇总
工程参考数据： EPC2L20N ——对比、设计指导和合规信息。
选型指南
与替代料对比
| 参数 | 本产品 | EPC2LI20N | EPC2LC20N | EPC2L120N | EPC2L20 | EPC2C20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel |
| Package | PLCC-20 (J-Lead) | PLCC-20 (J-Lead) - same | PLCC-20 (J-Lead) - same | PLCC-20 (J-Lead) - same | PLCC-20 (J-Lead) - same | PLCC-20 (J-Lead) - same |
| Memory Size | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit (variant label) | 1.6 Mbit | 1.6 Mbit (EPC2 family) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0-3.6 V / 4.5-5.5 V | 3.0-3.6 V / 4.5-5.5 V | 3.0-3.6 V / 4.5-5.5 V | 3.0-3.6 V / 4.5-5.5 V | 3.0-3.6 V / 4.5-5.5 V | 3.0-3.6 V / 4.5-5.5 V |
| Programmable Type | In-System Programmable (ISP) | ISP | ISP | ISP | ISP | ISP |
| Function | FPGA Configuration PROM | FPGA Configuration PROM | FPGA Configuration PROM | FPGA Configuration PROM | FPGA Configuration PROM | FPGA Configuration PROM |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C (commercial) | Industrial grade variant | 0C to +70C (commercial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) |
关键差异点
- Mature Altera pedigree with broad legacy FPGA family support （对比 EPC2LC20N)
- Documented in-system programmable (ISP) interface （对比 EPC1 family (older generation))
- Dual-voltage (3.3 V / 5 V) operation in one part （对比 EPCQ serial configuration devices)
设计说明
Do not assume EPC2 family part-number suffixes (L20 vs LI20 vs LC20) are interchangeable without verifying against the manufacturer datasheet. The 'I' or 'C' suffix may denote industrial-grade temperature range or packaging variants. When designing for new production, verify the exact ordering code with Intel/Altera part-number decoder. The EPC2 family is NRNR; new designs should use EPCQ or EPCQL serial configuration devices in SOIC-8 instead.
Use a 20-pin PLCC socket for the EPC2L20N to allow field replacement during maintenance cycles and bitstream updates. Place the PROM close to the FPGA's configuration pins to minimize trace length on DCLK and DATA lines. Add 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors at VCC and VPP pins, located within 100 mils of the package. Observe the configuration interface timing diagrams in the Altera datasheet when designing cascade chains across multiple PROMs.
When cascading multiple EPC2 PROMs for bitstreams larger than 1.6 Mbit, route the nCE chip-enable signal in a daisy chain from the FPGA's nCONFIG-driven logic. Each PROM's DATA output connects to the next PROM's DATA input through a small buffer if trace length exceeds 2 inches. Refer to the Altera Configuration Devices datasheet for the exact cascade timing diagram. Maintain consistent impedance on DCLK traces to avoid configuration errors.
The EPC2L20N's configuration interface uses single-ended DCLK and DATA signals. Keep these traces short and well-separated from switching-power and high-current traces to avoid coupling noise that could cause FPGA configuration failures. Add a series damping resistor (22-33 ohm) on the DCLK output if the load is more than 4 inches or crosses multiple board layers. Verify signal integrity with the Altera configuration timing analysis tools.
合规信息
RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel datasheet and distributor listings. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status not explicitly documented in the verified web data; set to 'unknown' rather than assumed. AEC-Q100 is not applicable (Altera configuration PROMs are not automotive-qualified).
