EPC1PC8W vs EPC1PI8 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC1PC8W by Intel and EPC1PI8 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 | EPC1PC8W | EPC1PI8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $9.85 | $9.95 |
| Memory Type | OTP (One-Time Programmable) Configuration PROM | OTP Configuration PROM (EPROM-based) |
| Memory Size | 1 Mbit (131,072 x 8 or 1,048,576 bits) | 1 Mbit |
| Interface | Altera/Intel proprietary serial configuration (DATA0, DCLK) | Serial (Altera FPGA configuration protocol) |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (5 V mode); 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V mode) |
| Programming Voltage (VPP) | 5.0 V / 12.0 V (per datasheet programming algorithm) | β |
| Package | 8-pin PDIP (PDIP-8) | 8-PDIP (0.300 inch, 7.62 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole | Through-Hole (DIP) |
| Configuration Compatibility | Altera FLEX, ACEX, APEX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, Stratix | β |
| Cascadable | Yes (multiple EPC1 devices can be chained for larger bitstreams) | β |
| Programming Interface | 4-pin serial: nCONFIG, nSTATUS, DATA0, DCLK | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, per datasheet) | β |
| JTAG/BSD Support | Per datasheet; uses Altera ByteBlaster/USB-Blaster via nCONFIG chain | β |
| MSL Level | 1 (unlimited floor life, non-moisture-sensitive) | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: rohs status] | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status - not present in verified web data] |
| Lead-Free | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] |
| Programmable Type | β | OTP (One-Time Programmable) |
| Maximum Configuration Clock (DCLK) | β | 8 MHz |
| Operating Temperature Range | β | -40 C to +85 C |
| Supported FPGA Families | β | ACEX 1K, APEX 20K, APEX II, Arria GX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, FLEX 10K, FLEX 6000, Mercury, Stratix, Stratix GX, Stratix II, Stratix II GX |
| Configuration Mode | β | Serial (PS mode) - Data, DCLK, nCS, OE/nCONFIG |
| Programming Method | β | External programmer + Altera BitBlaster / ByteBlaster |
| Pin Count | β | 8 |