EP2A25F724 vs EP2A40B724C7 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP2A25F724 by Altera and EP2A40B724C7 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 | EP2A25F724 | EP2A40B724C7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Nrnd | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $112.00 | $650.00 |
| Device Type | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) | β |
| Target FPGA Family | Altera APEX II (EP2A-series) | β |
| Memory Technology | Flash (non-volatile, no battery required) | β |
| Configuration Modes | Passive Serial, Passive Parallel Async, Passive Parallel Sync | β |
| Package | 724-ball FineLine BGA | 724-ball FCBGA (FineLine BGA), 35 mm x 35 mm |
| JTAG Support | IEEE Std. 1149.1 (boundary-scan / ISP) | β |
| Multi-Device Configuration | Yes - supports daisy-chained APEX II FPGAs | β |
| In-System Programmability | Yes (via JTAG) | β |
| Operating Temperature | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature grade] | 0 Β°C to +85 Β°C (commercial) |
| Supply Voltage | [DATA_NEEDED: VCC nominal] | β |
| On-chip Oscillator | Yes (internal configuration clock) | β |
| User Flash Region | Yes (separate from configuration data) | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | Non-compliant (lead-bearing FCBGA) |
| Lifecycle Status | Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND) - Altera acquired by Intel 2015 | β |
| Family | β | APEX II |
| Logic Elements / Cells | β | 38,400 |
| Total System Gates | β | 1,500,000 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | β | 655,360 |
| Maximum User I/O | β | 540 |
| Core Supply Voltage | β | 1.425 V to 1.575 V (typ. 1.5 V) |
| Process Technology | β | 0.15 Β΅m CMOS, up to 8 metal layers, all-layer copper |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | β | 562 MHz |
| PLLs | β | 4 |
| I/O Standards Supported | β | LVTTL, LVCMOS, 1.5 V/1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V, SSTL, HSTL, PCI, LVDS, LVPECL, PCML, HyperTransport, True-LVDS (1 Gbps) |
| Configuration Method | β | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), Passive Serial, Passive Parallel, Active Serial via EPC configuration devices |
| MultiVolt I/O Support | β | 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V |
| DDR Memory Support | β | Yes (via ESB / I/O circuitry) |
| MSL Level | β | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL level] |