EPC448PC-20 vs EPC40C100N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC448PC-20 by Altera and EPC40C100N 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 | EPC448PC-20 | EPC40C100N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $10.25 | $24.75 |
| Device Family | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) | β |
| Memory Density | 4 Mbit (4,194,304 bits) | 40 Mbit (5 Mbyte) |
| Speed Grade | -20 | β |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 3.3 V | β |
| Configuration Clock (Max) | 20 MHz | β |
| Interface to FPGA | Dedicated Altera/Intel configuration serial (Active Serial) | β |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) ISP | β |
| Package | 20-ball PC-BGA | PQFP-100 (100-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Configuration Time (typical 4 Mbit) | Approx. 200 ms at 20 MHz | β |
| Supported FPGA Series | APEX 20K, ACEX 1K, Cyclone, Cyclone II/III, Stratix/Stratix II | β |
| Compression | Supported (1.5x to 2x depending on bitstream) | β |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | β |
| Lead-Free | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | β |
| Manufacturer | β | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Part Family | β | Enhanced Configuration Device (EPC) |
| Function | β | Configuration memory for SRAM-based LUT FPGAs |
| Memory Technology | β | Non-volatile Flash with internal SRAM buffer |
| Programmability | β | In-system programmable via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG |
| Configuration Interface | β | Serial (4-wire) or 8-bit parallel |
| Output Voltage | β | 3.3 V or 2.5 V selectable |
| Configuration Clock Frequency | β | Up to 66 MHz |
| Internal Oscillator | β | Yes (eliminates external configuration clock) |
| Cascade Support | β | Yes - multiple devices can be chained for >40 Mb bitstreams |
| Page Mode Operation | β | Yes - reduces configuration time |
| Compliance | β | RoHS compliant (Pb-free option available) |
| Compatible FPGA Families | β | Altera Cyclone, Stratix, APEX, ACEX, Mercury |