EPC8QI100 vs EPC18QI100 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC8QI100 by Intel and EPC18QI100 by Altera. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Intel
EPC8QI100
EPC8QI100 - 8Mb FPGA Configuration PROM | Intel / Altera | 100-PQFP
EPC8QI100 ObsoleteSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | EPC8QI100 | EPC18QI100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $10.85 | $10.40 |
| Memory Type | Flash (NOR, Enhanced Configuration PROM) | β |
| Memory Size | 8 Mbit | β |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 3.3 V | β |
| Supply Voltage (I/O) | 3.3 V | β |
| Interface | Altera FPGA configuration serial/parallel (FPP) + JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | β |
| In-System Programmability | IEEE Std. 1532 compliant | β |
| Programming Language | Jam STAPL | β |
| Boundary Scan | JTAG boundary-scan test supported | β |
| Data Compression | Yes (increases effective capacity) | β |
| Configuration Controller | On-chip, dedicated to Altera FPGAs | β |
| Initiate-Configuration Pin | nINIT_CONF (private JTAG instruction) | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | β |
| Package | 100-PQFP (20 x 14 mm) | 100-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Compatible FPGAs | Stratix, Stratix II, APEX II, APEX 20K, Mercury, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10K, Cyclone, Cyclone II, Arria GX, Stratix GX, Stratix II GX | β |
| RoHS Status | Non-compliant (legacy PQFP, lead-bearing) | Compliant (Pb-free part marking) |
| Manufacturer | β | Altera (now Intel Programmable Solutions Group) |
| Device Type | β | FPGA Configuration PROM (nonvolatile) |
| Memory Density | β | 18 Mbit (18,874,368 bits) |
| Configuration Interface | β | Altera serial (DATA, DCLK, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) |
| 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 |