EPC144LC20 vs EPC1LC20U Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC144LC20 by Intel and EPC1LC20U by Altera. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Intel
EPC144LC20
EPC144LC20 - 144KB Serial Config PROM, 20-LCC | Intel (Altera)
EPC144LC20 β Last Time BuySpecification Comparison
| Parameter | EPC144LC20 | EPC1LC20U |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Last_time_buy | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $7.10 | $9.75 |
| Memory Capacity | 144 Kbit | β |
| Memory Organization | Serial (one-time programmable) | β |
| Interface Type | Altera Serial Configuration (DATA, DCLK, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) | β |
| Programming Method | In-system via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1 / ByteBlaster / USB-Blaster) | Altera APU / third-party JTAG programmer |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 3.0 V to 5.5 V | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | [DATA_NEEDED: industrial/commercial grade range] |
| Configuration Time (typical) | [DATA_NEEDED: configuration time at DCLK = 10 MHz] | β |
| Active Supply Current | [DATA_NEEDED: ICC active] | β |
| Standby Supply Current | [DATA_NEEDED: ICC standby] | β |
| Package | 20-pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier, JLCC-20) | 20-pin PLCC (9x9 mm) |
| Pin Count | 20 | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Supported FPGA Families | Altera FLEX 6000 / 8000 / 10K, ACEX 1K, MAX 3000 / 7000, APEX 20K | β |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance status per Intel PCN] | Compliant (Pb-free finish, "U" suffix) |
| Lead-Free | Yes | β |
| Halogen-Free | [DATA_NEEDED] | β |
| JTAG Compliance | IEEE Std 1149.1 | β |
| Memory Type | β | OTP (One-Time-Programmable) Configuration PROM |
| Memory Density | β | 1 Mbit |
| Configuration Interface | β | Altera Serial Configuration (4-wire) |
| Maximum DCLK Frequency | β | 8 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (VCC) | β | 3.3 V typical [DATA_NEEDED: full range] |
| Configuration Time | β | [DATA_NEEDED: depends on bitstream length and DCLK] |
| Cascading Support | β | Yes (multi-PROM daisy-chain for larger bitstreams) |
| Lead-Free (Pb-free) Finish | β | Yes ("U" suffix) |
| Compatibility | β | Altera SRAM-based LUT FPGAs (APEX, FLEX, ACEX, Cyclone, Stratix families) |