EPC18QI100 vs EPC8QI100 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC18QI100 by Altera and EPC8QI100 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 | EPC18QI100 | EPC8QI100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $10.40 | $10.85 |
| Manufacturer | Altera (now Intel Programmable Solutions Group) | β |
| Device Type | FPGA Configuration PROM (nonvolatile) | β |
| Memory Density | 18 Mbit (18,874,368 bits) | β |
| Configuration Interface | Altera serial (DATA, DCLK, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) | β |
| 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) | 100-PQFP (20 x 14 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) | Non-compliant (legacy PQFP, lead-bearing) |
| Configuration Time | [DATA_NEEDED: configuration time at typical DCLK] | β |
| End-of-Life Status | Obsolete; replaced by Altera/Intel EPCQ family | β |
| Memory Type | β | Flash (NOR, Enhanced Configuration PROM) |
| Memory Size | β | 8 Mbit |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | β | 3.3 V |
| Supply Voltage (I/O) | β | 3.3 V |
| Interface | β | Altera FPGA configuration serial/parallel (FPP) + JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| In-System Programmability | β | IEEE Std. 1532 compliant |
| Programming Language | β | Jam STAPL |
| Boundary Scan | β | JTAG boundary-scan test supported |
| Data Compression | β | Yes (increases effective capacity) |
| Configuration Controller | β | On-chip, dedicated to Altera FPGAs |
| Initiate-Configuration Pin | β | nINIT_CONF (private JTAG instruction) |
| Operating Temperature | β | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Compatible FPGAs | β | Stratix, Stratix II, APEX II, APEX 20K, Mercury, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10K, Cyclone, Cyclone II, Arria GX, Stratix GX, Stratix II GX |