EPC160I100 vs EPC8QI100 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC160I100 by Altera and EPC8QI100 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 | EPC160I100 | EPC8QI100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $15.95 | $10.85 |
| Manufacturer | Altera (Intel Programmable Solutions Group) | β |
| Device Type | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) | β |
| 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 | β |
| 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) | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Package | QFP-100 (14x14 mm) | 100-PQFP (20 x 14 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS] | Non-compliant (legacy PQFP, lead-bearing) |
| Lead-Free | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | β |
| Memory Type | β | Flash (NOR, Enhanced Configuration PROM) |
| Memory Size | β | 8 Mbit |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | β | 3.3 V |
| Supply Voltage (I/O) | β | 3.3 V |
| Interface | β | Altera FPGA configuration serial/parallel (FPP) + JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| In-System Programmability | β | IEEE Std. 1532 compliant |
| Programming Language | β | Jam STAPL |
| Boundary Scan | β | JTAG boundary-scan test supported |
| Data Compression | β | Yes (increases effective capacity) |
| Configuration Controller | β | On-chip, dedicated to Altera FPGAs |
| Initiate-Configuration Pin | β | nINIT_CONF (private JTAG instruction) |
| Compatible FPGAs | β | Stratix, Stratix II, APEX II, APEX 20K, Mercury, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10K, Cyclone, Cyclone II, Arria GX, Stratix GX, Stratix II GX |