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Altera PCN0506 Process Change Notification for EPC4/EPC8/EPC16 Devices
Altera Corporation issued Process Change Notification PCN0506 to inform customers that Intel's flash memory will be added as a manufacturing source for the EPC4, EPC8, and EPC16 enhanced configuration devices. These new devices are available in 88-pin ultra FineLine BGA and 100-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP) packages assembled at ASEK.
Read onlineAltera EPC1 specifications
| Operation Voltage | 5.0-V and 3.3-V |
|---|---|
| Interface | 4-pin interface |
| Standby Current | near-zero |
| Package Types | 8-pin PDIP, 20-pin PLCC, 32-pin TQFP |
| EPC2 Memory Type | reprogrammable FLASH |
| EPC2 ISP Support | IEEE Std. 1149.1 JTAG |
| EPC2 Memory Capacity | 1,695,680 x 1-bit |
| EPC1 Memory Capacity | 1,046,496 x 1-bit |
| EPC1441 Memory Capacity | 440,800 x 1-bit |
| EPC1213 Memory Capacity | 212,942 x 1-bit |
| EPC1064 Memory Capacity | 65,536 x 1-bit |
Source: Altera Configuration EPROMs for FLEX Devices Data Sheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
When will the new Intel flash-based devices start shipping?
Production EPC4, EPC8, and EPC16 devices containing the Intel flash memory will start shipping in the first quarter of 2006.
From: Altera PCN0506 Process Change Notification for EPC4/EPC8/EPC16 Devices
How can I identify if a device uses Intel flash memory?
You can identify these devices by the last character 'C' marked on the date code.
From: Altera PCN0506 Process Change Notification for EPC4/EPC8/EPC16 Devices
What voltage options are available for the Configuration EPROMs?
The devices support 5.0-V and 3.3-V operation.
From: Altera Configuration EPROMs for FLEX Devices Data Sheet
Can the EPC2 device be reprogrammed in-system?
Yes, the EPC2 has reprogrammable FLASH configuration memory with in-system programmability (ISP) through the JTAG interface.
From: Altera Configuration EPROMs for FLEX Devices Data Sheet
