Microchip Technology AT17N512-10SC FPGA Configuration EEPROM

The AT17N512-10SC from Microchip Technology is a specialized EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) device designed to store configuration data for Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). This product is part of the AT17 series, which is specifically tailored for the configuration of FPGAs. The AT17N512-10SC provides a reliable and flexible non-volatile memory solution for FPGA systems, ensuring that the FPGA can be quickly and efficiently configured with the desired logic circuitry upon power-up.

Key Features

• Memory Size: The device comes with 512 Kbits of memory, offering ample space for storing the configuration bitstreams of various FPGAs.
• Speed Grade: The '-10SC' suffix indicates a speed grade of 10 ns, which ensures fast access times for the configuration data, enabling rapid FPGA initialization.
• Package: It is available in a compact 20-lead SOIC package, which is suitable for space-constrained applications and allows for easy integration into a wide range of systems.
• Interface: The AT17N512-10SC utilizes a simple serial interface for communication with the FPGA, which simplifies the design and reduces the number of required I/O pins.
• Voltage Range: This device operates within a voltage range of 3.0V to 3.6V, compatible with many FPGA logic levels, and ensuring power-efficient operation.
• Endurance: It offers high endurance with a minimum of 10,000 write cycles, ensuring long-term reliability for applications that require frequent configuration updates.
• Data Retention: With a data retention period of 20 years, users can trust the stored configuration data to remain intact over the lifespan of their application.

Applications

The AT17N512-10SC is ideal for a variety of applications where FPGAs are used, including but not limited to:

• Telecommunications equipment
• Networking hardware
• Industrial control systems
• Medical devices
• Aerospace and defense systems

With its robust feature set, the AT17N512-10SC from Microchip Technology provides a secure and convenient means of storing FPGA configuration data, ensuring that your system can be quickly and reliably configured for any application.