EPC21C20U vs EPC20LI20N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC21C20U by Intel and EPC20LI20N 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 | EPC21C20U | EPC20LI20N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Nrnd |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $9.85 | $17.50 |
| Manufacturer | Intel / Altera | β |
| Product Type | Configuration Device (Boot Flash) | β |
| Memory Size | 20 Mbit (2.5 Mbyte) | 1.6 Mbit (65,536 x 1-bit words, approx. 200 Kbyte) |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) | β |
| Interface | Altera/Intel Passive Serial (PS) and Active Serial (AS), JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | Serial (4-pin Altera Passive Serial: DCLK, DATA0, nCONFIG, nSTATUS) |
| Package | 20-pin UBGA (Ultra FineLine BGA) - also called 20-pin FBGA | 20-pin PLCC (9x9 mm, JEDEC MS-018) |
| In-System Programmability | Yes (via JTAG) | β |
| Bitstream Compression Support | Yes | β |
| Cascade (Multi-Device) Support | Yes (nCASC daisy-chain) | β |
| Supported FPGA Families | APEX II, APEX 20KE, APEX 20KC, Mercury, Stratix, Cyclone, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10KE | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) | Surface Mount (PLCC socket or direct solder) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per Intel/Altera product page) | β |
| Lead-Free | Yes | β |
| Configuration Mode | Passive Serial (PS) / Active Serial (AS) via FPGA controller | β |
| Memory Type | β | EPROM (UV-erasable, in-system programmable) |
| Supply Voltage | β | 3.3 V (5.0 V compatible variant in same family) |
| Configuration Clock | β | Up to 10 MHz |
| Target FPGA Families | β | APEX II, APEX 20K/KC/KE, Mercury, ACEX 1K, FLEX 6000/10KE/10KA |
| Programming Interface | β | IEEE 1532 / JTAG (in-system) |
| Standby Current | β | [DATA_NEEDED: standby current uA] |
| Active Configuration Current | β | [DATA_NEEDED: ICC active mA] |
| Programming Voltage | β | [DATA_NEEDED: VPP] |
| Programming Cycles | β | [DATA_NEEDED: endurance cycles] |
| MSL Level | β | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL rating] |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | β | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] |
| Multi-Device Daisy-Chain | β | Supported via nCASC pin |