XC17128EPC20C

Configuration PROMs For FPGAs Overview

The XC17128EPC20C is a serial configuration PROM designed for AMD FPGAs. It features a 128K-bit (16K x 8) capacity and operates within a voltage range of 2.7V to 3.6V. The device utilizes a 20-pin PLCC package and supports standard SPI interface protocols for data loading. It ensures reliable FPGA initialization by storing configuration bitstreams securely.

Configuration PROMs For FPGAs Feature Summary

• Provides non-volatile storage for FPGA configuration data
• Supports secure boot processes through hardware-based authentication
• Enables compact system designs via serial interface integration

Configuration PROMs For FPGAs Applications

• FPGA configuration in embedded systems
• Industrial control units requiring reliable startup
• Telecommunications infrastructure equipment

Configuration PROMs For FPGAs Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'E' indicates industrial temperature range and 'PC20C' denotes the 20-PLCC package. Confirm compatibility with target FPGA families such as Spartan-3 or Virtex-4 series before procurement. Ensure supply chain authenticity through authorized distributors to prevent counterfeit components.

Configuration PROMs For FPGAs Selection Notes

Select this component when a small footprint and low pin count are required for FPGA configuration. It is suitable for applications needing persistent storage without external memory controllers. Consider power consumption and access speed requirements relative to the FPGA's initialization sequence timing constraints.

Configuration PROMs For FPGAs Part Context

This part belongs to AMD's legacy configuration PROM family, specifically designed to initialize Xilinx FPGAs. It serves as a foundational component for ensuring deterministic startup behavior in embedded designs where flash memory or JTAG programming is not feasible during operation.

Configuration PROMs For FPGAs Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes include other 128K-bit serial PROMs from compatible vendors if pinouts match. Verify electrical characteristics and interface protocols carefully. Cross-reference with AMD's obsolescence notices for long-term availability alternatives.