EP3C5M164C8N vs EP3C5M164C7N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3C5M164C8N by Altera and EP3C5M164C7N 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 | EP3C5M164C8N | EP3C5M164C7N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $14.50 | $17.20 |
| Family | Cyclone III | Cyclone III |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 5,136 | β |
| Total Memory Bits | 423,936 | 423,936 bits |
| Embedded Memory | 414 kbit (M9K blocks) | M9K blocks (RAM) |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 23 | 23 |
| PLLs | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum User I/O | 106 | β |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 402 MHz | β |
| Core Voltage | 1.15 V to 1.25 V (nominal 1.2 V) | β |
| Process Technology | 65 nm | 65 nm TSMC low-power |
| Package | 164-MBGA (Micro FineLine BGA) | 164-ball MBGA (8x8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial C8 grade) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | Compliant |
| Configuration Mode | AS, AP, PS, FPP (selectable via MSEL pins) | JTAG / Active Serial (AS) / Passive Serial (PS) |
| Device Logic Elements | β | 5,136 |
| User I/O Pins | β | 106 (max) |
| Speed Grade | β | 7 |
| MSL Level | β | 3 |