EPC2LI20U vs EPC2LC20 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC2LI20U 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 | EPC2LI20U | EPC2LC20 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Nrnd |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $7.10 | $7.20 |
| Memory Type | Configuration PROM (serial EEPROM) | Non-volatile configuration PROM |
| Memory Size | 1.6 Mbit (65,536 x 1-bit device) | 1.6 Mbit |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 3.0 V to 5.5 V (5.0 V nominal) | β |
| Programming Voltage | 5.0 V (via internal charge pump) | β |
| Configuration Interface | Serial 4-pin (DATA, DCLK, nCS, OE) | Serial (x1) to FPGA via DCLK/nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE |
| Maximum DCLK Frequency | 33 MHz (fast mode) | β |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | β |
| Package | 20-pin PLCC (9x9 mm) | 20-pin PLCC (J-lead, 9x9 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (PLCC socket) | Surface Mount |
| Programmability | In-system programmable via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | β |
| Cascade Support | Yes (via nCASC pin) | Yes - daisy-chain multiple EPC2 devices via JTAG for larger bitstreams |
| Device ID | 32-bit JTAG-readable | β |
| Supported FPGA Families | APEX II, APEX 20K, Mercury, ACEX 1K, FLEX 6000/10KE/10KA | ACEX 1K, APEX 20K/20KC/20KE, APEX II, Arria GX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, FLEX 10K, FLEX 6000, MAX 9000 |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: rohs status] | Non-Compliant (original Altera Pb-containing part) |
| MSL Level | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL moisture sensitivity level] | β |
| 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 |
| Operating Temperature | β | -40C to +85C (industrial) [DATA_NEEDED: exact grade from datasheet] |
| 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 |