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Series | EPCS |
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 3 (168 Hours) |
Package / Case | 16-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) |
Mfr | Intel |
Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
Supplier Device Package | 16-SOIC |
Memory Size | 64Mb |
Voltage - Supply | 2.7V ~ 3.6V |
Programmable Type | In System Programmable |
Package | Tube |
Product Status | Obsolete |
Conevo-Key Programmable | Verified |
Base Product Number | EPCS64 |
REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
Standard Package | 49 |
ECCN | 3A991B1B1 |
HTSUS | 8542.32.0051 |
The EPCS64SI16N is a high-speed serial configuration memory device produced by Intel, designed to store configuration data for SRAM-based FPGAs that support active serial configuration.This 16-pin SOIC packaged device features a 64Mbit flash memory capacity, operating with a SPI interface and capable of achieving maximum clock frequencies of up to 80MHz. This 16-pin SOIC packaged device operates within a voltage range of 2.7V to 3.6V and is designed to function within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. It is delivered with the memory array erased, with all bits set to 1, and is re-programmable with more than 100,000 erase/program cycles.The EPCS64SI16N is known for its low power consumption during configuration and near-zero standby mode current, making it an energy-efficient choice for FPGA configuration. This device is a critical component for FPGA configurations, providing a reliable, fast, and flexible solution for storing and managing configuration data.
Features of EPCS64SI16N
The EPCS64SI16N offers a range of features that make it suitable for various applications:
- It provides 1-, 4-, 16-, 64-, and 128-Mbit flash memory devices that serially configure various FPGA families using the active serial (AS) configuration scheme.
- The device features an easy-to-use four-pin interface, low cost, low-pin count, and non-volatile memory.
- It operates with low current during configuration and near-zero standby mode current, making it energy-efficient.
- The EPCS64SI16N enables the Nios® processor to access unused flash memory through the AS memory interface.
- It supports write protection for memory sectors using status register bits and in-system programming with SRunner software driver.
- The device is also compatible with USB Blaster™, EthernetBlaster, or ByteBlaster™ II download cables for in-system programming.
Applications of EPCS64SI16N
The EPCS64SI16N is widely used in applications where reliable and efficient storage of configuration data is critical. It is commonly used in:
- Industrial automation systems where FPGAs need to be reconfigured regularly.
- Communication systems that require stable and efficient configuration storage.
- Medical equipment where reliability and precision are paramount.
- Automotive electronics for storing critical configuration data that must be retained even in the event of power loss.