EPC1LC20-WCEC52 vs EPC1LC20AL3894 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC1LC20-WCEC52 by Altera and EPC1LC20AL3894 by Intel. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Altera
EPC1LC20-WCEC52
EPC1LC20-WCEC52 - 1Mb OTP Config PROM, 20-PLCC | Altera
EPC1LC20-WCEC52 ObsoleteIntel
EPC1LC20AL3894
EPC1LC20AL3894 - 1Mb FPGA Config PROM, 20-PLCC | Intel / Altera
EPC1LC20AL3894 ObsoleteSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | EPC1LC20-WCEC52 | EPC1LC20AL3894 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $7.45 | $5.45 |
| Memory Type | OTP Configuration PROM (Anti-fuse) | OTP Configuration PROM (EPROM-based) |
| Memory Size | 1 Mbit (1,048,576 bits) | β |
| Organization | 212,942 x 1 bit | β |
| Interface | Serial (Altera FPP/PS configuration protocol) | β |
| Configuration Clock (DCLK) | 8 MHz maximum | β |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 3.3 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V nominal) |
| I/O Voltage Tolerance | 5.0 V (FPGA interface) | β |
| In-System Programmability | Yes (IEEE 1149.1 JTAG) | β |
| Programmability | One-Time Programmable (OTP) | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C (industrial) |
| Package | 20-pin PLCC (J-lead, through-hole, 9x9 mm) | 20-pin PLCC (J-lead) |
| Package Mounting | Through-hole (also accepts PLCC socket) | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | Unknown β verify with manufacturer |
| Lead-Free | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | β |
| Compatible FPGA Families | Cyclone, Stratix, APEX, ACEX, MAX series | APEX, ACEX, FLEX 10K, MAX 7000S/AE/B, Cyclone (legacy) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE Std 1149.1) ISP | β |
| Pin Count | 20 | β |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete (recommended replacement: EPCQ family or newer serial config devices) | Obsolete (EOL announced by Altera / Intel PSG) |
| Memory Capacity | β | 1 Mbit (212,942 Γ 1-bit) |
| Configuration Clock Frequency | β | Up to 8 MHz |
| Configuration Interface | β | Serial (Altera standard 4-wire: DATA, DCLK, nCS, nINIT_CONF) |
| Package Dimensions | β | 9.0 Γ 9.0 Γ 4.5 mm (PLCC-20) |
| Programming Method | β | Factory / Altera programming service (one-time only) |
| Erasure | β | Windowed package supports UV erase (ceramic DIP variant); PLCC is OTP |
| Output Configuration | β | Serial data out on DCLK rising edge |
| Mounting Type | β | Surface Mount / Socket (PLCC socket compatible) |
| Shipping Variant Suffix | β | AL3894 (tape-and-reel / specific Altera part marking) |