EPC2L20 vs EPC2LS20U Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC2L20 by Altera and EPC2LS20U 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 EPC2L20 EPC2LS20U
Brand Altera Altera
Category Memory ICs Memory ICs
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete
Stock Status In Stock In Stock
Unit Price (USD) $25.80 $4.25
Memory Type Configuration PROM (non-volatile) β€”
Memory Size 1.6 Mbit β€”
Organization 8-bit byte β€”
Interface Serial FPGA configuration + JTAG (IEEE 1149.1 / IEEE 1532) Altera serial configuration / JTAG
Programmability In-system programmable via JTAG β€”
Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 3.3 V β€”
I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) 3.3 V or 5.0 V (VCCSEL selectable) β€”
Cascade Support Yes - multi-device daisy chain β€”
Boundary Scan JTAG IEEE 1149.1 BST β€”
Package 20-pin PLCC (J-lead) 20-PLCC (J-lead, 9x9 mm)
Mounting Type Surface Mount (PLCC socket compatible) β€”
Operating Temperature [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] [DATA_NEEDED: Operating Temperature]
MSL Level [DATA_NEEDED: MSL rating] [DATA_NEEDED: MSL Level]
RoHS Status RoHS Compliant (per IC Components listing) β€”
Process Technology Low-power CMOS β€”
Target FPGAs APEX II, APEX 20K, Mercury, ACEX 1K, Cyclone, Stratix β€”
Product Type β€” In-System Programmable Configuration PROM
Memory Density β€” 1.6 Mbit
Operating Voltage (VCC) β€” 3.3 V
Programming Method β€” In-System Programmable (ISP) via JTAG
Lead-Free / RoHS β€” Yes (per "U" suffix)
Supported FPGA Families β€” Cyclone I/II, Stratix/II, APEX-II, ACEX-1K, FLEX-10K, FLEX-6000, MAX-7000
Configuration Modes β€” PS (Passive Serial), AS, FPP
JTAG Support β€” Yes (IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan)
Done Pin β€” Yes (open-drain programmable polarity)
nSTATUS Pin β€” Yes (open-drain error flag)
nCONFIG Pin β€” Yes (reset/reconfiguration input)
DCLK Output β€” Yes (configuration clock to FPGA)
Compliance β€” RoHS (Pb-free per U suffix)

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