EPC20LC20U vs EPC2LC20 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC20LC20U by Intel and EPC2LC20 by Altera. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | EPC20LC20U | EPC2LC20 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Nrnd |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $8.20 | $7.20 |
| Manufacturer | Altera Corporation (now Intel) | β |
| Function | FPGA Configuration Device (Serial Configuration PROM) | β |
| Memory Type | Non-volatile configuration memory | Non-volatile configuration PROM |
| Configuration Interface | Serial (DATA, DCLK, nCS, nINIT_CONF, nSTATUS, OE) | Serial (x1) to FPGA via DCLK/nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE |
| Operating Voltage | 5.0 V (typical) | β |
| Absolute Maximum DC Input | -0.3 V to 7.0 V | β |
| Transient Input Tolerance | -2.0 V undershoot to 7.0 V overshoot (<100 mA, <20 ns) | β |
| Package Type | PLCC-20 (J-lead, plastic leaded chip carrier) | β |
| Pin Count | 20 | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (PLCC socket compatible) | Surface Mount |
| Compatible FPGA Families | Altera FLEX 6000, FLEX 8000, FLEX 10K, APEX, ACEX, early Cyclone | β |
| In-System Programming | Supported via JTAG / Quartus programmer | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance status] | Non-Compliant (original Altera Pb-containing part) |
| Operating Temperature Range | [DATA_NEEDED: industrial/commercial grade] | β |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | β |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete / Last-time-buy in distribution | β |
| Memory Size | β | 1.6 Mbit |
| Programming Interface | β | IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) ISP, 5.0-V and 3.3-V tolerant |
| Supply Voltage VCC | β | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3-V operation) |
| ISP Voltage Range | β | 5.0 V or 3.3 V |
| Supported FPGA Families | β | ACEX 1K, APEX 20K/20KC/20KE, APEX II, Arria GX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, FLEX 10K, FLEX 6000, MAX 9000 |
| Cascade Support | β | Yes - daisy-chain multiple EPC2 devices via JTAG for larger bitstreams |
| Package | β | 20-pin PLCC (J-lead, 9x9 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | β | -40C to +85C (industrial) [DATA_NEEDED: exact grade from datasheet] |
| Lead-Free Version | β | EPC2LC20N available as lead-free equivalent |
| Programming Support | β | Altera Programming Unit (APU), Quartus II, JTAG programmer |
| Boundary-Scan | β | IEEE 1149.1 compliant, 8-bit or 16-bit JTAG |