EPC160I100 vs EPC18QI100 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC160I100 by Altera and EPC18QI100 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 | EPC160I100 | EPC18QI100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $15.95 | $10.40 |
| Manufacturer | Altera (Intel Programmable Solutions Group) | Altera (now Intel Programmable Solutions Group) |
| Device Type | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) | FPGA Configuration PROM (nonvolatile) |
| Configuration Memory Size | 1.6 Mbit | β |
| Supported FPGA Families | APEX II, APEX 20K, Mercury, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10K, FLEX 10KE | β |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 3.3 V | β |
| I/O Tolerance | 5.0 V tolerant | β |
| Configuration Interface | Passive serial, parallel byte-wide | Altera serial (DATA, DCLK, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) |
| In-System Programming | JTAG (IEEE Std 1149.1) | β |
| Program/Erase Cycles | 10,000 cycles per sector | β |
| Sector Size | 32 KB | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | β |
| Package | QFP-100 (14x14 mm) | 100-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS] | Compliant (Pb-free part marking) |
| Lead-Free | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | β |
| Memory Density | β | 18 Mbit (18,874,368 bits) |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | β | 3.3 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | β | 3.3 V or 5 V tolerant |
| Programming Interface | β | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) in-system programmable |
| Cascading Support | β | Yes (via nCASC pin, multi-device chains supported) |
| Package Dimensions | β | 14 mm x 20 mm x 1.4 mm (body) / 3.4 mm (overall incl. leads) |
| Operating Temperature Range | β | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| MSL Level | β | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL level] |
| Lead Finish | β | Matte tin (lead-free, per Altera Pb-free roadmap) |
| Configuration Time | β | [DATA_NEEDED: configuration time at typical DCLK] |
| End-of-Life Status | β | Obsolete; replaced by Altera/Intel EPCQ family |