EPC40C100N vs EPC448PC-20 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC40C100N by Intel and EPC448PC-20 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 | EPC448PC-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $24.75 | $10.25 |
| 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) | 4 Mbit (4,194,304 bits) |
| Memory Technology | Non-volatile Flash with internal SRAM buffer | β |
| Programmability | In-system programmable via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG | β |
| Configuration Interface | Serial (4-wire) or 8-bit parallel | β |
| 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 | β |
| Page Mode Operation | Yes - reduces configuration time | β |
| Package | PQFP-100 (100-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack) | 20-ball PC-BGA |
| 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 Family | β | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) |
| Speed Grade | β | -20 |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | β | 3.3 V |
| Configuration Clock (Max) | β | 20 MHz |
| Interface to FPGA | β | Dedicated Altera/Intel configuration serial (Active Serial) |
| Programming Interface | β | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) ISP |
| Configuration Time (typical 4 Mbit) | β | Approx. 200 ms at 20 MHz |
| Supported FPGA Series | β | APEX 20K, ACEX 1K, Cyclone, Cyclone II/III, Stratix/Stratix II |
| Compression | β | Supported (1.5x to 2x depending on bitstream) |
| RoHS Status | β | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] |
| Lead-Free | β | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] |