EPM1270F256C5N vs EPM1270F256I5N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPM1270F256C5N 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 | EPM1270F256C5N | EPM1270F256I5N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Unit Price (USD) | $16.20 | — |
| Series | MAX II | MAX II |
| Family | EPM1270 | MAX II (EPM1270) |
| Device Type | CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) | CPLD - Complex Programmable Logic Device |
| Number of Macrocells | 980 | — |
| Number of Logic Elements | 1270 | — |
| Number of User I/O | 212 | — |
| Propagation Delay (tPD) | 6.2 ns | — |
| Maximum Frequency (fMAX) | 201.1 MHz | — |
| Supply Voltage - Internal | 2.5 V / 3.3 V | — |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 85°C (TJ) | -40C to +100C (TJ), industrial |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount (SMT, BGA) |
| Package / Case | 256-FBGA (256-BGA) | — |
| Supplier Device Package | 256-FBGA | — |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm | 0.18-micron Flash-based CMOS |
| Programmable Type | Non-volatile flash, in-system programmable | — |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / ISP | JTAG IEEE 1149.1 (boundary-scan + ISP) |
| RoHS Status | Details (per distributor product page) | Compliant |
| Macro Cells | — | 980 |
| Logic Elements | — | 1270 |
| User I/O Pins | — | 212 |
| User Flash Memory | — | 8 Kbits |
| 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 |
| Configuration Memory | — | Non-volatile Flash (instant-on) |
| Package | — | 256-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA), 17 x 17 mm |
| Speed Grade | — | I5 (industrial, 6.2 ns tPD) |
| Halogen Free | — | Compliant (per GlobalSpec) |
| Country of Origin | — | Malaysia / Republic of Korea |