EPC1PI8 vs EPC1PC8W Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC1PI8 by Altera and EPC1PC8W 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 | EPC1PI8 | EPC1PC8W |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $9.95 | $9.85 |
| Memory Type | OTP Configuration PROM (EPROM-based) | OTP (One-Time Programmable) Configuration PROM |
| Memory Size | 1 Mbit | 1 Mbit (131,072 x 8 or 1,048,576 bits) |
| Programmable Type | OTP (One-Time Programmable) | β |
| Interface | Serial (Altera FPGA configuration protocol) | Altera/Intel proprietary serial configuration (DATA0, DCLK) |
| Maximum Configuration Clock (DCLK) | 8 MHz | β |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (5 V mode); 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V mode) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C | β |
| Package | 8-PDIP (0.300 inch, 7.62 mm) | 8-pin PDIP (PDIP-8) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (DIP) | Through-Hole |
| Supported FPGA Families | ACEX 1K, APEX 20K, APEX II, Arria GX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, FLEX 10K, FLEX 6000, Mercury, Stratix, Stratix GX, Stratix II, Stratix II GX | β |
| Configuration Mode | Serial (PS mode) - Data, DCLK, nCS, OE/nCONFIG | β |
| Programming Method | External programmer + Altera BitBlaster / ByteBlaster | β |
| Pin Count | 8 | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status - not present in verified web data] | [DATA_NEEDED: rohs status] |
| Lead-Free | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] |
| Programming Voltage (VPP) | β | 5.0 V / 12.0 V (per datasheet programming algorithm) |
| Configuration Compatibility | β | Altera FLEX, ACEX, APEX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, Stratix |
| Cascadable | β | Yes (multiple EPC1 devices can be chained for larger bitstreams) |
| Programming Interface | β | 4-pin serial: nCONFIG, nSTATUS, DATA0, DCLK |
| Operating Temperature | β | -40C to +85C (industrial, per datasheet) |
| JTAG/BSD Support | β | Per datasheet; uses Altera ByteBlaster/USB-Blaster via nCONFIG chain |
| MSL Level | β | 1 (unlimited floor life, non-moisture-sensitive) |