EP3C5M164I7N vs EP3C5M164C8N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3C5M164I7N by Intel and EP3C5M164C8N 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 | EP3C5M164I7N | EP3C5M164C8N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 5136 | 5,136 |
| Embedded Memory | 423936 bits (approx. 414 Kbit) | 414 kbit (M9K blocks) |
| Embedded Multipliers | 23 x 18x18 | — |
| User I/O Pins | 106 | — |
| Package | 164-TFBGA (Micro BGA, M164, 8x8 mm) | 164-MBGA (Micro FineLine BGA) |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.2 V | — |
| Speed Grade | 7 | — |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C junction) | — |
| Process Technology | 60 nm TSMC low-k | 65 nm |
| PLLs | 2 | 2 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Ball Pitch | 0.5 mm | — |
| Configuration Modes | PS, FPP, AS | — |
| External Memory Support | DDR, DDR2, SDR, QDRII+ SRAM | — |
| I/O Standards | LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, LVCMOS | — |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] |
| MSL Level | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL level] | — |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40C to +100C | — |
| Family | — | Cyclone III |
| Total Memory Bits | — | 423,936 |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | — | 23 |
| Maximum User I/O | — | 106 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | — | 402 MHz |
| Core Voltage | — | 1.15 V to 1.25 V (nominal 1.2 V) |
| Operating Temperature | — | 0C to +85C (commercial C8 grade) |
| Configuration Mode | — | AS, AP, PS, FPP (selectable via MSEL pins) |