1. Quad-Serial Configuration (EPCQ) Devices Datasheet
This datasheet describes quad-serial configuration (EPCQ) devices. EPCQ is an in-
system programmable NOR flash memory.
1.1. Supported Devices
Table 1. Supported Intel EPCQ Devices
Note: EPCQ devices are scheduled for product obsolescence and discontinued support as described
in PDN1708 and PDN1802. Intel
®
recommends that you use the EPCQ-A configuration
devices.
Device Memory Size
(bits)
On-Chip
Decompression
Support
ISP Support Cascading
Support
Reprogrammab
le
Recommend
ed Operating
Voltage (V)
EPCQ16 16,777,216 No Yes No Yes 3.3
EPCQ32 33,554,432 No Yes No Yes 3.3
EPCQ64 67,108,864 No Yes No Yes 3.3
EPCQ128 134,217,728 No Yes No Yes 3.3
EPCQ256 268,435,456 No Yes No Yes 3.3
EPCQ512/A
(1)
536,870,912 No Yes No Yes 3.3
Related Information
PDN1708
Product discontinuance notification.
PDN1802
Product discontinuance notification.
AN822: Intel Configuration Device Migration Guideline
Provides more information about migrating EPCQ to EPCQ-A devices.
Quad-Serial Configuration (EPCQ-A) Devices Datasheet
(1)
EPCQ512/A is shown in the Intel Quartus
®
Prime software as EPCQ512.
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1.2. Features
EPCQ devices offer the following features:
Serial or quad-serial FPGA configuration in devices that support active serial (AS)
x1 or AS x4 configuration schemes
(2)
Low cost, low pin count, and non-volatile memory
2.7-V to 3.6-V operation
Available in 8- or 16- small-outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package
Reprogrammable memory with up to 100,000 erase or program cycles
Write protection support for memory sectors using status register bits
Fast read, extended dual input fast read, and extended quad input fast read of the
entire memory using a single operation code
Write bytes, extended dual input fast write bytes, and extended quad input fast
write bytes of the entire memory using a single operation code
Reprogrammable with an external microprocessor using the SRunner software
driver
In-system programming (ISP) support with the SRunner software driver
ISP support with Intel FPGA Download CableIntel FPGA Download Cable II, Intel
FPGA Ethernet Cable
By default, the memory array is erased and the bits are set to 1
More than 20 years data retention
Related Information
Errata Sheet for EPCQ Devices
1.3. Operating Conditions
Tables in this section list information about the absolute maximum ratings,
recommended operating conditions, DC operating conditions, I
CC
supply current, and
capacitance for EPCQ devices.
Note: The values of the tables in this section are finalized for EPCQ16, EPCQ32, EPCQ64,
EPCQ128, EPCQ256, and EPCQ512/A devices. The operating conditions for all of these
devices are the same unless indicated otherwise.
1.3.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Max Unit
V
CC
Supply voltage With respect to GND –0.6 4 V
V
I
(3)
DC input voltage With respect to GND –0.6 4 V
continued...
(2)
AS x4 is not supported in EPCQ512 devices. Refer to the Errata Sheet for EPCQ Devices for
more information.
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Symbol Parameter Condition Min Max Unit
I
MAX
DC V
CC
or GND current 20 mA
I
OUT
DC output current per pin –25 25 mA
P
D
Power dissipation 72 mW
T
STG
Storage temperature No bias –65 150 °C
T
J
Junction temperature Under bias 125 °C
1.3.2. Recommended Operating Conditions
Table 3. Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Max Unit
V
CC
Supply voltage
(4)
2.7 3.6 V
V
I
Input voltage With respect to GND -0.5 0.4 + V
CC
V
V
O
Output voltage 0 V
CC
V
T
A
(5)
Operating temperature For industrial use -40 85 °C
t
R
Input rise time for all devices
except EPCQ512/A
5 ns
Input rise time for EPCQ512/A 1.5 ns
t
F
Input fall time for all devices
except EPCQ512/A
5 ns
Input fall time for EPCQ512/A 1.5 ns
Related Information
EPCQ Package and Thermal Resistance
Provides more information about EPCQ thermal resistance.
1.3.3. DC Operating Conditions
Table 4. DC Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Max Unit
V
IH
High-level input voltage 0.7 x VCC VCC + 0.4 V
V
IL
Low-level input voltage -0.5 0.3 x V
CC
V
V
OH
High-level output voltage I
OH
= -100 µA
(6)
V
CC
- 0.2 V
continued...
(3)
For periods of less than 2 ns, V
IL
can undershoot to –1.0 V and V
IH
can overshoot to V
CC
+ 1.0
V.
(4)
The maximum V
CC
rise time is 100 ms.
(5)
EPCQ devices can be paired with Intel FPGA industrial-grade FPGAs operating at junction
temperatures up to 100°C as long as the ambient temperature does not exceed 85°C.
(6)
The I
OH
parameter refers to the high-level TTL or CMOS output current.
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EPCQ256SI16N

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Manufacturer:
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Description:
FPGA - Configuration Memory IC - Ser. Config Mem Flash 256Mb 50 MHz
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