EPC16QI100T vs EPC18QI100 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC16QI100T by Altera and EPC18QI100 by Altera. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | EPC16QI100T | EPC18QI100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $9.75 | $10.40 |
| Product Type | Enhanced Configuration PROM (Flash) | β |
| Memory Size | 16 Mbit | β |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | β |
| Configuration Data Width | Serial or 8-bit parallel (FPGA mode dependent) | β |
| Programmable Interface | IEEE 1149.1 JTAG (in-system programmable) | β |
| Compression Support | Yes (Altera FPGA-side decompression) | β |
| Page-Mode Configuration | Yes (multi-device daisy chain) | β |
| Supported FPGAs | Stratix, APEX II, APEX 20K, Mercury, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10K | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | β |
| Package | 100-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), 20x14 mm | 100-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Shipping Media | Tape and Reel (suffix T) | β |
| Configuration Controller | Built-in (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE handshake) | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance] | Compliant (Pb-free part marking) |
| MSL Level | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL rating] | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL level] |
| 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) |
| 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 |