EPC1PI8 vs EPC1PCB Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC1PI8 by Altera and EPC1PCB 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 | EPC1PI8 | EPC1PCB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Nrnd |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $9.95 | $9.60 |
| Memory Type | OTP Configuration PROM (EPROM-based) | β |
| Memory Size | 1 Mbit | β |
| Programmable Type | OTP (One-Time Programmable) | β |
| Interface | Serial (Altera FPGA configuration protocol) | Altera configuration bus (DATA, DCLK, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) |
| Maximum Configuration Clock (DCLK) | 8 MHz | β |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (5 V mode); 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V mode) | β |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C | β |
| Package | 8-PDIP (0.300 inch, 7.62 mm) | PLCC-20 (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (DIP) | Surface Mount (socket-compatible) |
| Supported FPGA Families | ACEX 1K, APEX 20K, APEX II, Arria GX, Cyclone, Cyclone II, FLEX 10K, FLEX 6000, Mercury, Stratix, Stratix GX, Stratix II, Stratix II GX | APEX, FLEX, ACEX, Cyclone, Stratix |
| Configuration Mode | Serial (PS mode) - Data, DCLK, nCS, OE/nCONFIG | β |
| Programming Method | External programmer + Altera BitBlaster / ByteBlaster | β |
| Pin Count | 8 | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status - not present in verified web data] | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free/RoHS status] |
| Lead-Free | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | β |
| Product Type | β | Enhanced Configuration Device for SRAM-based FPGAs |
| Memory Density | β | 1 Mbit |
| Program Memory Type | β | Flash (non-volatile) |
| Configuration Modes Supported | β | FPP (Fast Passive Parallel), PS (Passive Serial) |
| Supply Voltage VCC | β | 3.3 V |
| I/O Voltage Tolerance | β | 5.0 V tolerant |
| Multi-Device Daisy Chain | β | Yes (nCASC, nCS pins) |
| Programming Interface | β | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan) |
| In-System Programmable | β | Yes |
| Program/Erase Endurance | β | [DATA_NEEDED: program/erase cycles] |
| Data Retention | β | [DATA_NEEDED: data retention years] |