EPCS1SI8

The EPCS1SI8 is a kind of serial configuration device with a 1,048,576 bit memory size. It is a flash memory device with a serial interface that can store configuration data for a Stratix II FPGA or a Cyclone series device and reload the data to the device upon power-up or reconfiguration.

There are some features of EPCS1SI8 as follows: (1) easy-to-use four-pin interface; (2) low cost, low pin count and non-volatile memory; (3) low current during configuration and near-zero standby mode current; (4) 3.3-V operation; re-programmable memory with more than 100,000 erase/program cycles; (5) write protection support for memory sectors using status register bits; in-system programming support with SRunner software driver; (6) additional programming support with the Altera® Programming Unit (APU) and programming hardware from BP Microsystems, System General, and other vendors; (7) available in 8-pin and 16-pin small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package.

What comes next is about the absolute maximum ratings of EPCS1SI8. (1): VCC (supply voltage with respect to ground) is from -0.6 to 4.0 V; (2): VI (DC input voltage with respect to ground) is from -0.6 to 4.0 V; (3): IMAX (DC VCC or GND current) is 15 mA; (4): IOUT (DC output current per pin) is from -25 to 25 mA; (5): PD (power dissipation) is 54 mW; (6): storage temperature (no bias) is from -65 to +150; (7): storage temperature (under bias) is from -65 to +135; (8): ambient temperature (under bias) is from -65 to +135; (9): junction temperature (under bias) is 135.