EPC16UC88 - 16Mb FPGA Configuration PROM | Altera
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EPC16UC88 Overview
A configuration PROM is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory that stores the bitstream used to program an SRAM-based FPGA. Unlike an SRAM FPGA, which loses its configuration when power is removed, the PROM retains the configuration image and reloads it during system startup. In the broader hierarchy, EPC16UC88 belongs to nonvolatile memory, configuration memory, FPGA support devices, and semiconductor components used in digital-system design.
The verified information identifies a 16 Mb capacity, a 3.3 V core and I/O supply, IEEE Std. 1532-compatible in-system programmability, Jam STAPL support, JTAG boundary-scan support, and an nINIT_CONF function that can initiate FPGA configuration through a private JTAG instruction. The package is identified as 88-UBGA (11x8), making board-level footprint and ball-map verification essential before substitution or redesign.
The configuration architecture is divided into a configuration controller and flash memory. This arrangement allows the device to manage address and output timing while retaining the configuration bitstream. JTAG and ISP support provide manufacturing programming, boundary-scan test access, and system-level update options, although exact timing, current, temperature, and supported FPGA-family details should be confirmed from the manufacturer datasheet.
Typical applications include FPGA boot configuration, industrial control equipment, communications hardware, test and measurement systems, and embedded platforms using compatible Altera FPGA families. The listed datasheet material references ACEX 1K, APEX 20K, APEX II, Arria GX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, FLEX 10K, FLEX 6000, Mercury, Stratix, Stratix GX, Stratix II, and Stratix II GX devices.
When designing with EPC16UC88, verify the exact FPGA voltage, configuration mode, interface timing, package ball map, and programming procedure against the target FPGA documentation. A configuration PROM is not a general-purpose flash memory substitute, and a different package or pinout requires PCB changes rather than a drop-in replacement.
This page consolidates verified distributor information, official and mirrored datasheet references, package information, practical configuration context, pricing fields where explicitly available, and drop-in-alternative status. Values not stated in the supplied data are marked as requiring verification rather than inferred.
Drop-in alternatives for EPC16UC88 β same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EPC16UC88 (same form factor and footprint) β differing in Package, Operating Temperature, Configuration Interface, Memory Type, Memory Density.
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EPC16UC80
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View Datasheet βEPC16UC88 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | In-system programmable configuration PROM for FPGAs |
| Configuration Memory Capacity | 16 Mb |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V core and I/O |
| Package | 88-UBGA (11x8) |
| Package Family | UBGA |
| In-System Programmability | IEEE Std. 1532 compatible |
| Programming Language Support | Jam Standard Test and Programming Language (STAPL) |
| JTAG Boundary Scan | Supported |
| nINIT_CONF Function | Allows private JTAG instruction to start FPGA configuration |
| Configuration Architecture | Configuration controller and flash memory |
| FPGA Configuration Use | Automatic configuration after power-up or system initialization |
| Data Output | Configuration data output controlled by OE and nCS |
| Output Control | OE and nCS control tri-state buffer and address counter |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Package Dimensions | 11 mm x 8 mm |
EPC16UC88 11 mm x 8 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EPC16UC88 (11 mm x 8 mm package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EPC16UC88.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EPC16UC88 is suitable for 6 applications: SRAM FPGA boot configuration, Industrial control equipment, Communications and network hardware, Test and measurement systems, Embedded FPGA platforms, Legacy Altera FPGA platforms.
SRAM FPGA boot configuration
EPC16UC88 is suited to SRAM-based FPGA boot configuration because the verified device provides 16 Mb of nonvolatile configuration storage and is specifically classified as an in-system programmable configuration PROM. During power-up or system initialization, the PROM can provide the stored bitstream to the FPGA. Its 3.3 V core and I/O requirement must be matched to the FPGA configuration interface. The 88-UBGA (11x8) package requires a verified footprint and controlled board-level assembly.
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Industrial control equipment
EPC16UC88 can support industrial control equipment that needs automatic FPGA configuration after power restoration. The verified 16 Mb capacity supports a stored configuration image, while the configuration controller and flash-memory architecture manage delivery of the data. The device's IEEE Std. 1532 in-system programmability, Jam STAPL support, and JTAG boundary scan provide useful manufacturing and service-test functions. Exact temperature range and environmental qualifications are not present in the supplied data, so they must be verified before industrial deployment.
Recommended
Communications and network hardware
EPC16UC88 is appropriate for communications hardware when the design uses a compatible SRAM-based FPGA and requires a dedicated nonvolatile boot source. The verified 3.3 V core and I/O supply, 16 Mb storage capacity, and data-output controls support a conventional configuration flow. JTAG boundary scan and nINIT_CONF provide configuration-control and test-access options. Signal integrity, configuration timing, FPGA mode selection, and package routing must be checked against the official datasheet for the selected communications platform.
Recommended
Test and measurement systems
EPC16UC88 can serve as the FPGA configuration source in test and measurement systems that require repeatable startup behavior. The verified 16 Mb capacity stores a configuration image, and the device supports IEEE Std. 1532 ISP, Jam STAPL, and JTAG boundary scan for programming and board-level test workflows. The nINIT_CONF function can initiate FPGA configuration through a private JTAG instruction. A complete 88-ball map, timing analysis, and control-interface review are necessary because the supplied data does not specify all electrical operating limits.
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Embedded FPGA platforms
EPC16UC88 is useful in embedded FPGA platforms that need a nonvolatile configuration image and in-system update capability. The verified architecture combines a configuration controller with flash memory, while the 3.3 V core and I/O supply simplifies integration with compatible 3.3 V systems. The 88-UBGA (11x8) package supports a compact surface-mount implementation. Designers should confirm the exact target FPGA family, configuration mode, read timing, and write-protection behavior before using the PROM in a new embedded design.
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Legacy Altera FPGA platforms
EPC16UC88 is relevant to legacy Altera FPGA platforms because the supplied datasheet material explicitly references ACEX 1K, APEX 20K, APEX II, Arria GX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, FLEX 10K, FLEX 6000, Mercury, Stratix, Stratix GX, Stratix II, and Stratix II GX devices. The 16 Mb configuration capacity can support systems using those SRAM-based architectures. Because the product is associated with an established configuration-device family, maintainers should verify current lifecycle, authorized supply, package, and interface compatibility before using it in repairs or new builds.
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Engineering reference data for EPC16UC88 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EPC16UC80 | EPC16U88 | EPC16U188N | EPC16JC88 | EPC16UI88N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
Key Differentiators
- 16 Mb configuration capacity (vs EPC16UC80)
- Dedicated configuration controller and flash-memory architecture (vs EPC16U88)
- IEEE Std. 1532 and Jam STAPL programming support (vs EPC16U188N)
- Explicit nINIT_CONF configuration-control function (vs EPC16JC88)
Design Notes
Use the manufacturer package drawing as the source of truth for the 88-UBGA (11x8) footprint. The supplied data identifies the package but does not include a verified ball map, so do not route the PCB from an assumed pinout. Confirm ball numbering, package orientation, escape routing, via structure, and keepout requirements. This is especially important when evaluating any alternate configuration PROM.
The verified specification requires a 3.3 V core and I/O supply. Design the power distribution so the PROM and target FPGA configuration interface operate within compatible voltage domains and defined power-up relationships. Decoupling values, sequencing, ramp limits, and maximum supply tolerances are not provided in the supplied data and must be confirmed from the official datasheet before release.
The configuration DATA output is controlled by OE and nCS, and the supplied Altera reference states that OE low resets the address counter and tri-states DATA. Verify the FPGA's selected configuration mode, data timing, output enable behavior, and reset sequence against the target FPGA documentation. Add only the termination and routing measures required by the official interface specifications; the provided data does not justify inventing a specific termination network.
Do not equate a related EPC16 part number with a drop-in replacement. The supplied cross-reference search identifies several candidates but does not provide a complete verified package, ball map, voltage, capacity, or timing comparison for them. Before substitution, obtain the candidate's official datasheet and confirm that its package, terminal assignments, 3.3 V supply, programming commands, and FPGA-family support match EPC16UC88. Treat an unverified match as a redesign or validation project, not a BOM drop-in.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified web data does not state RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, conflict-minerals, or AEC-Q100 status for EPC16UC88. These fields remain unknown rather than inferred.
