EPC160C100 vs EPC40C100N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC160C100 by Altera and EPC40C100N by Intel. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Altera
EPC160C100
EPC160C100 - Altera Enhanced Configuration Device | Intel FPGA
EPC160C100 ObsoleteIntel
EPC40C100N
EPC40C100N - Altera Enhanced Configuration Device 40 Mb PQFP-100 | Intel
EPC40C100N ObsoleteSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | EPC160C100 | EPC40C100N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $7.20 | $24.75 |
| Device Type | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) for SRAM-based LUT FPGAs | β |
| Supported FPGA Families | Altera APEX, Cyclone, Stratix, and other SRAM-based LUT devices | β |
| Configuration Density | 160 Mbit equivalent tier | β |
| Operating Voltage (Core) | 3.3 V | β |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) in-system programmable | β |
| Configuration Interface | Serial / Parallel, Altera nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE protocol | Serial (4-wire) or 8-bit parallel |
| Package | PQFP-100 | PQFP-100 (100-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Pin Count | 100 | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Cascade Support | Yes (nCASC pin for multi-FPGA daisy chain) | Yes - multiple devices can be chained for >40 Mb bitstreams |
| Memory Technology | Flash-based non-volatile configuration memory | Non-volatile Flash with internal SRAM buffer |
| Operating Temperature | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| MSL Level | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL rating] | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance status] | β |
| Lead-Free | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | β |
| Manufacturer | β | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Part Family | β | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) |
| Function | β | Configuration memory for SRAM-based LUT FPGAs |
| Memory Density | β | 40 Mbit (5 Mbyte) |
| Programmability | β | In-system programmable via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG |
| Output Voltage | β | 3.3 V or 2.5 V selectable |
| Configuration Clock Frequency | β | Up to 66 MHz |
| Internal Oscillator | β | Yes (eliminates external configuration clock) |
| Page Mode Operation | β | Yes - reduces configuration time |
| Compliance | β | RoHS compliant (Pb-free option available) |
| Compatible FPGA Families | β | Altera Cyclone, Stratix, APEX, ACEX, Mercury |