Altera Corporation 03/17/2005 ADV0503
CUSTOMER ADVISORY ADV0503
Serial Configuration Device Plating Standardization
Change Description:
The plating finish of EPCS1SI8 & EPCS4SI8 devices will change to pre-plated NiPdAu. This
plating type is an Altera-qualified process and will not affect customer board-mounting
processes. This change does not affect form, fit, or function.
Reason For Change:
Altera would like to standardize on pre-plated NiPdAu finish plating for SOIC package outlines.
Products Affected:
The devices affected by this transition are EPCS1SI8 and EPCS4SI8.
Product Traceability and Transition Dates:
Altera will be transitioning the EPCS1SI8 & EPCS4SI8 devices to the pre-plated NiPdAu finish
in Q3 of 2005. These devices can be distinguished by the suffix N marked on the top of the
devices. For example, the EPCS1SI8 device currently marked as EPCS1 will be marked as
EPCS1N.
Contact:
For more information on this advisory, please contact Altera® Customer Quality support at
customer-quality@altera.com.
