Altera Corporation 3/9/2005 ADV0502
CUSTOMER ADVISORY ADV0502
Serial Configuration Device Plating Standardization
Change Description:
Altera will be transitioning the plating finish of its EPCS64 serial configuration
devices in the 16-pin SOIC outline package from the current Matte Sn plating to
a pre-plated NiPdAu plating. Both plating types are Altera-qualified processes
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 affected product is the EPCS64 serial configuration device in the 16 pin
SOIC outline package.
Product Traceability and Transition Dates:
Altera plans to introduce the NiPdAu plating finish starting with the topside
marking of 0512.
Contact:
For more information on this change, please contact your local Altera® sales
representative or Altera Customer Quality Engineering at customer-
quality@altera.com.
