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(R) sales representative or Altera Customer Quality Engineering at customerquality@altera.com. Altera Corporation 3/9/2005 ADV0502