EPC2LC20 vs EPC21LC20 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC2LC20 by Altera and EPC21LC20 by Intel. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | EPC2LC20 | EPC21LC20 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Nrnd | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $7.20 | $10.40 |
| Memory Type | Non-volatile configuration PROM | Serial Configuration PROM (Flash-based, in-system programmable) |
| Memory Size | 1.6 Mbit | β |
| Configuration Interface | Serial (x1) to FPGA via DCLK/nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE | β |
| Programming Interface | IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) ISP, 5.0-V and 3.3-V tolerant | IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) |
| Supply Voltage VCC | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3-V operation) | β |
| ISP Voltage Range | 5.0 V or 3.3 V | β |
| Supported FPGA Families | ACEX 1K, APEX 20K/20KC/20KE, APEX II, Arria GX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, FLEX 10K, FLEX 6000, MAX 9000 | β |
| Cascade Support | Yes - daisy-chain multiple EPC2 devices via JTAG for larger bitstreams | β |
| Package | 20-pin PLCC (J-lead, 9x9 mm) | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount (PLCC socket or solder) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) [DATA_NEEDED: exact grade from datasheet] | β |
| RoHS Status | Non-Compliant (original Altera Pb-containing part) | [DATA_NEEDED: confirm from Altera product page] |
| Lead-Free Version | EPC2LC20N available as lead-free equivalent | β |
| Programming Support | Altera Programming Unit (APU), Quartus II, JTAG programmer | β |
| Boundary-Scan | IEEE 1149.1 compliant, 8-bit or 16-bit JTAG | β |
| Density | β | 2 Mb (2,097,152 bits) |
| Configuration Mode Supported | β | Serial (PS) for Altera SRAM-based LUT FPGAs |
| Maximum DCLK Frequency | β | 10 MHz |
| Access Time | β | approximately 35 ns [DATA_NEEDED: confirm exact datasheet figure] |
| Program/Erase Endurance | β | 100 cycles minimum [DATA_NEEDED: confirm from datasheet] |
| Operating Voltage (VCC) | β | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) |
| Standby Current | β | [DATA_NEEDED: ICCSB value] |
| Active Read Current | β | [DATA_NEEDED: ICC active current] |
| Operating Temperature (commercial) | β | 0 Β°C to +70 Β°C (LC suffix) |
| Operating Temperature (industrial) | β | [DATA_NEEDED: -40 to +85 Β°C for LI variant] |
| Package / Case | β | 20-pin PLCC (J-lead, JEDEC MS-018) |
| MSL Level | β | [DATA_NEEDED: confirm moisture sensitivity level] |
| Lead-Free (Pb-free) | β | [DATA_NEEDED: confirm] |
| Compatible FPGA Families | β | ACEX, APEX, Cyclone, FLEX, Mercury, Stratix (SRAM-based LUT) |
| JTAG Boundary-Scan Compliant | β | Yes (IEEE Std 1149.1) |
| Data Width | β | 1 bit (serial DATA output) |