EPC22C20N vs EPC21C20U Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC22C20N by Altera and EPC21C20U 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 | EPC22C20N | EPC21C20U |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $11.40 | $9.85 |
| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel / Altera |
| Device Type | Configuration PROM for SRAM-based LUT FPGAs | β |
| Target FPGA Family | FLEX 10K, FLEX 6000, APEX 20K series | β |
| Configuration Interface | Serial (DCLK / DATA0 / nCONFIG / nSTATUS / CONF_DONE) | β |
| Programming Interface | IEEE 1149.1 JTAG (in-system programmable) | β |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V or 5 V | β |
| Package | 20-pin PLCC (J-lead) | 20-pin UBGA (Ultra FineLine BGA) - also called 20-pin FBGA |
| Package Marking Code | EPC22C20N | β |
| Pin Count | 20 | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount / Socket | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Operating Temperature | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Bitstream Capacity | [DATA_NEEDED: bitstream capacity in bits] | β |
| Configuration Time | [DATA_NEEDED: typical configuration time] | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | Compliant (per Intel/Altera product page) |
| Lead-Free Status | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | β |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete (last-time-buy from Altera announced for legacy configuration devices) | β |
| Product Type | β | Configuration Device (Boot Flash) |
| Memory Size | β | 20 Mbit (2.5 Mbyte) |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | β | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) |
| Interface | β | Altera/Intel Passive Serial (PS) and Active Serial (AS), JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| In-System Programmability | β | Yes (via JTAG) |
| Bitstream Compression Support | β | Yes |
| Cascade (Multi-Device) Support | β | Yes (nCASC daisy-chain) |
| Supported FPGA Families | β | APEX II, APEX 20KE, APEX 20KC, Mercury, Stratix, Cyclone, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10KE |
| Lead-Free | β | Yes |
| Configuration Mode | β | Passive Serial (PS) / Active Serial (AS) via FPGA controller |