EPM1270F256C5 vs EPM1270F256I5N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPM1270F256C5 by Altera and EPM1270F256I5N 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 | EPM1270F256C5 | EPM1270F256I5N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Series | MAX II | MAX II |
| Family | EPM1270 | MAX II (EPM1270) |
| Macro Cells | 980 | 980 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 16 | — |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 212 | — |
| Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay (tPD) | 6.2 ns (C5 speed grade) | — |
| Internal Operating Frequency | 201.1 MHz | — |
| Core Supply Voltage | 2.5 V / 3.3 V | — |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVCMOS/LVTTL 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5.0 V (MultiVolt) | — |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm | 0.18-micron Flash-based CMOS |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip flash (non-volatile, instant-on) | Non-volatile Flash (instant-on) |
| User Flash Memory | 8 Kbits | 8 Kbits |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ISP via ByteBlaster / USB-Blaster | JTAG IEEE 1149.1 (boundary-scan + ISP) |
| Package | 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) | 256-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA), 17 x 17 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial, 'C' grade) | -40C to +100C (TJ), industrial |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | Compliant |
| Device Type | — | CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device |
| Logic Elements | — | 1270 |
| User I/O Pins | — | 212 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | — | 201.1 MHz |
| Pin-to-Pin Logic Delay | — | 6.2 ns (I5 speed grade) |
| External Supply Voltage | — | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Internal Core Voltage | — | 1.8 V (on-chip regulator) |
| I/O Bank Support | — | 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (MultiVolt) + 3.3 V PCI-compliant bank |
| Speed Grade | — | I5 (industrial, 6.2 ns tPD) |
| Mounting Type | — | Surface Mount (SMT, BGA) |
| Halogen Free | — | Compliant (per GlobalSpec) |
| Country of Origin | — | Malaysia / Republic of Korea |