EPC40C100N vs EPC160C100 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC40C100N by Intel and EPC160C100 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 | EPC40C100N | EPC160C100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $24.75 | $7.20 |
| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera) | β |
| Part Family | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) | β |
| Function | Configuration memory for SRAM-based LUT FPGAs | β |
| Memory Density | 40 Mbit (5 Mbyte) | β |
| Memory Technology | Non-volatile Flash with internal SRAM buffer | Flash-based non-volatile configuration memory |
| Programmability | In-system programmable via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG | β |
| Configuration Interface | Serial (4-wire) or 8-bit parallel | Serial / Parallel, Altera nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE protocol |
| Output Voltage | 3.3 V or 2.5 V selectable | β |
| Configuration Clock Frequency | Up to 66 MHz | β |
| Internal Oscillator | Yes (eliminates external configuration clock) | β |
| Cascade Support | Yes - multiple devices can be chained for >40 Mb bitstreams | Yes (nCASC pin for multi-FPGA daisy chain) |
| Page Mode Operation | Yes - reduces configuration time | β |
| Package | PQFP-100 (100-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack) | PQFP-100 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant (Pb-free option available) | β |
| Compatible FPGA Families | Altera Cyclone, Stratix, APEX, ACEX, Mercury | β |
| Device Type | β | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) for SRAM-based LUT FPGAs |
| Supported FPGA Families | β | Altera APEX, Cyclone, Stratix, and other SRAM-based LUT devices |
| Configuration Density | β | 160 Mbit equivalent tier |
| Operating Voltage (Core) | β | 3.3 V |
| Programming Interface | β | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) in-system programmable |
| Pin Count | β | 100 |
| MSL Level | β | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL rating] |
| RoHS Status | β | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance status] |
| Lead-Free | β | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] |