EPC1LI20 vs EPC2LC20 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC1LI20 by Altera 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 | EPC1LI20 | EPC2LC20 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Nrnd |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $8.50 | $7.20 |
| Memory Type | OTP Configuration PROM (EPROM-based) | Non-volatile configuration PROM |
| Memory Size | 1 Mb (1,048,576 bits) | 1.6 Mbit |
| Configuration Interface | Altera Passive Serial / Altera Active Serial / JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | Serial (x1) to FPGA via DCLK/nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE |
| Maximum Configuration Clock | 8 MHz | β |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5.0 V (4.75 V to 5.25 V) | β |
| Programming Voltage (VPP) | 12.75 V (typical, factory-programmed via JTAG) | β |
| Package | 20-pin PLCC (J-lead, 9x9 mm) | 20-pin PLCC (J-lead, 9x9 mm) |
| Pin Count | 20 | β |
| Operating Temperature | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] | -40C to +85C (industrial) [DATA_NEEDED: exact grade from datasheet] |
| Cascading Support | Yes (nCASC pin for multi-device daisy chain) | β |
| Endurance | OTP (one-time programmable, 1000 erase-equivalent UV cycles for pre-program erase) | β |
| JTAG Programming | Yes (in-system via IEEE 1149.1) | β |
| Compatible FPGA Families | FLEX 8000, FLEX 10K, ACEX 1K, APEX 20K, Mercury | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (PLCC socket compatible) | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 1 (per Partstack datasheet record) | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status - original Altera part may be non-RoHS SnPb finish] | Non-Compliant (original Altera Pb-containing part) |
| 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 |
| 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 |