EPC18QI100 vs EPC160I100 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC18QI100 by Altera and EPC160I100 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 | EPC18QI100 | EPC160I100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $10.40 | $15.95 |
| Manufacturer | Altera (now Intel Programmable Solutions Group) | Altera (Intel Programmable Solutions Group) |
| Device Type | FPGA Configuration PROM (nonvolatile) | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) |
| Memory Density | 18 Mbit (18,874,368 bits) | β |
| Configuration Interface | Altera serial (DATA, DCLK, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) | Passive serial, parallel byte-wide |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 3.3 V | β |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) | 3.3 V or 5 V tolerant | β |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) in-system programmable | β |
| Cascading Support | Yes (via nCASC pin, multi-device chains supported) | β |
| Package | 100-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) | QFP-100 (14x14 mm) |
| Package Dimensions | 14 mm x 20 mm x 1.4 mm (body) / 3.4 mm (overall incl. leads) | β |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL level] | β |
| Lead Finish | Matte tin (lead-free, per Altera Pb-free roadmap) | β |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (Pb-free part marking) | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS] |
| Configuration Time | [DATA_NEEDED: configuration time at typical DCLK] | β |
| End-of-Life Status | Obsolete; replaced by Altera/Intel EPCQ family | β |
| Configuration Memory Size | β | 1.6 Mbit |
| Supported FPGA Families | β | APEX II, APEX 20K, Mercury, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10K, FLEX 10KE |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | β | 3.3 V |
| I/O Tolerance | β | 5.0 V tolerant |
| In-System Programming | β | JTAG (IEEE Std 1149.1) |
| Program/Erase Cycles | β | 10,000 cycles per sector |
| Sector Size | β | 32 KB |
| Operating Temperature | β | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Lead-Free | β | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] |