EPC8QI100 vs EPC4QI100N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EPC8QI100 by Intel and EPC4QI100N by Altera. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Intel
EPC8QI100
EPC8QI100 - 8Mb FPGA Configuration PROM | Intel / Altera | 100-PQFP
EPC8QI100 ObsoleteAltera
EPC4QI100N - 4Mb In-System Programmable FPGA Config PROM | Altera (Intel)
EPC4QI100N β ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | EPC8QI100 | EPC4QI100N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | Memory ICs | Memory ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $10.85 | $10.40 |
| Memory Type | Flash (NOR, Enhanced Configuration PROM) | In-System Programmable Configuration PROM (NOR flash) |
| Memory Size | 8 Mbit | 4 Mbit (4,194,304 bits) |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 3.3 V | β |
| Supply Voltage (I/O) | 3.3 V | β |
| Interface | Altera FPGA configuration serial/parallel (FPP) + JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | Altera serial (x1) configuration + JTAG |
| In-System Programmability | IEEE Std. 1532 compliant | β |
| Programming Language | Jam STAPL | β |
| Boundary Scan | JTAG boundary-scan test supported | β |
| Data Compression | Yes (increases effective capacity) | β |
| Configuration Controller | On-chip, dedicated to Altera FPGAs | β |
| Initiate-Configuration Pin | nINIT_CONF (private JTAG instruction) | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Package | 100-PQFP (20 x 14 mm) | 100-pin PQFP (PowerPQFP, 20x14 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Compatible FPGAs | Stratix, Stratix II, APEX II, APEX 20K, Mercury, ACEX 1K, FLEX 10K, Cyclone, Cyclone II, Arria GX, Stratix GX, Stratix II GX | β |
| RoHS Status | Non-compliant (legacy PQFP, lead-bearing) | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance] |
| Programmable Type | β | In System Programmable (ISP via JTAG) |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | β | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Configuration Clock DCLK | β | [DATA_NEEDED: DCLK maximum frequency] |
| Active Supply Current (ICC active) | β | [DATA_NEEDED: ICC active typical value] |
| Standby Supply Current | β | [DATA_NEEDED: ICC standby typical value] |
| Storage Temperature | β | -65C to +150C |
| Package Code | β | QI100 (PQFP-100, industrial) |
| MSL Level | β | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL rating] |
| JTAG Standard | β | IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan / ISP |
| Cascading | β | Supported (multi-device daisy chain) |
| Target FPGAs | β | Altera Cyclone, Cyclone II, Stratix series |