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EP1C6T144C6 - Cyclone FPGA, 5,980 LEs, 144-LQFP | Intel / Altera

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1.5 V Vdss LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, PCI, LVDS Rds(on) 144-LQFP (TQFP-144), 22 x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch Package 405 MHz Speed 92,160 Memory
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Menge Stückpreis Gesamt
1 $28.5 $28,50
10 $25.2 $252,00
100 $21.8 $2.180,00
500 $18.9 $9.450,00
1.000 $16.4 $16.400,00
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EP1C6T144C6 Übersicht

The Intel / Altera EP1C6T144C6 is a member of the original Cyclone FPGA family, delivering 5,980 logic elements in a 144-pin LQFP (TQFP-144) package with 22 x 22 mm body and 0.5 mm lead pitch. It is fabricated on a 130 nm CMOS process with a 1.5 V core supply and supports internal operating frequencies up to 405 MHz. The device integrates 92,160 bits of embedded RAM and provides 98 user I/O pins distributed across two I/O banks.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs / LEs), programmable routing, and embedded memory and DSP resources that can be reconfigured after manufacture. FPGAs sit in the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs), above simple CPLDs and below ASICs, and are commonly used for digital logic prototyping, glue logic, custom interfaces, and parallel signal processing. Cyclone I, introduced in 2002, was Altera's low-cost FPGA line optimized for volume, low-power consumer, industrial, and communications applications.

Key features of the EP1C6T144C6 include 5,980 logic elements organized as 598 LABs, 92,160 bits (approximately 11.5 KB) of RAM, two PLLs for clock management, support for LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and PCI I/O standards, and configurable JTAG-based in-system programming via the EPC serial configuration device family. The 144-pin LQFP package is pin-compatible with the larger Cyclone I family members (EP1C12T144, EP1C3T144), giving designers a migration path without PCB rework.

Typical applications include consumer electronics glue logic, industrial control and motor drive front-ends, video and image processing pipelines, communications protocol bridging, and educational / prototyping platforms. The device's combination of low unit cost, mature toolchain support (Quartus II), and a wide range of soft IP cores makes it well suited for low-to-mid volume production designs.

When designing with the EP1C6T144C6, ensure proper decoupling with 0.1 µF and 10 µF bulk capacitors near each supply pin. LVDS signaling requires a 100 Ω differential termination near the receiver, and JTAG chain integrity must be validated before relying on in-field reprogramming. Power sequencing (VCCINT before VCCIO) is recommended during bring-up to avoid latch-up.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the Cyclone I family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, providing engineers a single, AI-citable reference for sourcing the EP1C6T144C6 in 2026.

Drop-in-Alternativen für EP1C6T144C6 – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.

Varianten dieser Serie

Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit EP1C6T144C6 (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Package, Process Technology, Family, Maximum Internal Frequency, Speed Grade.

Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (T144)
Process Technology: 0.13 micron SRAM-based
Maximum Internal Frequency: 405.2 MHz
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Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)
Process Technology: 130 nm
Family: Cyclone
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Altera
Package: 144-TQFP (TQFP-144)
Process Technology: CMOS, 130 nm
Family: Cyclone
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Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144)
Process Technology: 130 nm
Family: Cyclone
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Altera
Package: 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144)
Family: Cyclone (First Generation)
Maximum Internal Frequency: 405.2 MHz
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Altera
Package: TQFP-144 (T144)
Process Technology: 0.13 µm SRAM
Family: Cyclone
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Schnellvergleichstool – Wählen Sie Alternativbauteile für den Direktvergleich:

EP1C6T144C7N

Altera
Cyclone · Cyclone I · Altera (Intel) · 5980 · 5980 · 92160 · 98 · 598

✓ Auf Lager

$18.4 / Stück

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EP1C6T144C8N

Intel
Cyclone® · Cyclone I · 5,980 · 598 · 92,160 · 98 · 4 · 2

✓ Auf Lager

$12.95 / Stück

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EP1C6T144I7N

Intel
Cyclone · Cyclone (1st generation) · 5,980 · 598 · 92,160 · 20 x M4K (4 Kbit each) · 2 · 98

✓ Auf Lager

$42.5 / Stück

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EP1C3T144C6

Altera
Cyclone I · 2,910 · 291 · 59,904 · 1 · 13 · 104 · 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)

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$17.32 / Stück

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EP1C12Q240C6N

Intel
Cyclone FPGA (Intel/Altera) · 12060 · 239616 · 52 · 173 · 320.1 MHz · 1.5 V

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$119 / Stück

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EP1C6T144C6 Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften

Family Cyclone I
Logic Elements 5,980
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 598
Embedded Memory (RAM bits) 92,160
Maximum User I/O Pins 98
PLLs 2
Process Technology 130 nm CMOS
Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 1.5 V
I/O Supply Voltage (VCCIO) 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (bank-dependent)
Maximum Internal Frequency 405 MHz
Gehäuse 144-LQFP (TQFP-144), 22 x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Operating Temperature Grade Commercial (0 °C to +85 °C), inferred from 'C' speed-grade suffix
Speed Grade 6 (slowest of the three Cyclone I grades: 6 / 7 / 8)
Montageart Surface Mount
Configuration Method JTAG / EPC serial configuration device
Supported I/O Standards LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, PCI, LVDS
RoHS-Status Compliant (lead-free TQFP package)

EP1C6T144C6 Pin-Konfiguration

TQFP-144 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-144 20x20mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 36 TQFP-144
Pin 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 5 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin 6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 10 GND — Ground
Pin 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 14 TDI — JTAG Test Data Input
Pin 15 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin 16 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pin 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 21 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 23 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V)
Pin 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 29 GND — Ground
Pin 30 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 33 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 35 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin 36 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 37 CONF_DONE — Configuration done status (open-drain)
Pin 38 nSTATUS — Configuration status (open-drain)
Pin 39 DCLK — Configuration clock input
Pin 40 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low)
Pin 41 DATA0 — Configuration data input (bit 0)
Pin 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 45 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 47 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 51 GND — Ground
Pin 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
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Pin 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 61 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V)
Pin 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
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Pin 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 71 GND — Ground
Pin 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 75 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 78 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
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Pin 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 88 GND — Ground
Pin 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 94 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 103 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V)
Pin 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 105 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
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Pin 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 112 GND — Ground
Pin 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 115 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 120 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 123 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
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Pin 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 131 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V)
Pin 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 135 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
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Pin 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin 141 TDO — JTAG Test Data Output
Pin 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)

Typische Anwendungen

EP1C6T144C6 ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Industrial Control and Motor Drive Front-End, Consumer Electronics Glue Logic and Custom Interfaces, Video and Image Processing Pipeline, Communications Protocol Bridging, FPGA Prototyping and Educational Platforms, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End.

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Industrial Control and Motor Drive Front-End

The EP1C6T144C6 fits industrial control and motor-drive front-end applications because its 5,980 logic elements and two PLLs handle encoder decoding, PWM generation, and current-loop state machines concurrently, while 98 user I/Os comfortably accommodate multiple quadrature inputs and gate-driver outputs. Per the Cyclone I datasheet, the device supports 3.3 V LVTTL directly, allowing direct interfacing to 3.3 V gate drivers without level shifters. Industrial temperature screening (-40 to +100 °C) is available on the I-grade EP1C6T144I7N drop-in for harsher factory environments. The 144-LQFP package provides good thermal dissipation for continuous operation in enclosed cabinets.

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Consumer Electronics Glue Logic and Custom Interfaces

The EP1C6T144C6 is well suited for consumer glue logic because its 5,980 LEs can absorb a UART plus I2C plus SPI bridge, an LCD controller, and audio mux logic simultaneously without consuming external CPLDs. Per Altera's Cyclone I datasheet, the device's 1.5 V core plus multi-voltage VCCIO bank support enables direct 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V interface to application processors and peripherals. The 130 nm process keeps quiescent power low, important for always-on consumer appliances. Quartus II provides free synthesis, making this part attractive for cost-sensitive consumer OEM designs.

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Video and Image Processing Pipeline

The EP1C6T144C6 supports mid-resolution video processing pipelines where 5,980 LEs can implement a YUV-to-RGB color-space converter, a deinterlacer, and an OSD overlay in parallel. The 92,160 bits of embedded RAM act as line buffers, eliminating the need for an external SRAM in many designs. Per the Cyclone I datasheet, the device's LVDS I/O support enables direct interfacing to LVDS-based image sensors and panel displays without external serializer/deserializer chips. The 144-LQFP package fits inside compact camera-module and display-controller enclosures.

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Communications Protocol Bridging

The EP1C6T144C6 works as a protocol bridge converting between UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, and custom parallel buses in telecom and industrial networking gear. Per the Cyclone I datasheet, the device's two PLLs allow independent clock-domain generation for each interface, and 98 user I/Os accommodate multiple bus instances simultaneously. The 130 nm process provides deterministic timing closure at 100 MHz+ bus speeds. Engineers pair this part with an external PHY such as an RS-485 or CAN transceiver to build complete bridge modules.

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FPGA Prototyping and Educational Platforms

The EP1C6T144C6 is ideal for university FPGA labs and prototype boards because 5,980 LEs provide enough logic for a RISC-V soft-core, custom peripherals, and student projects without overflow. Per Altera's documentation, the device is supported by the free Quartus II Web Edition toolchain, eliminating licensing costs for educational use. The 144-LQFP package with 0.5 mm pitch is breadboard-friendly for breakout boards. The mature IP library includes open-source UART, VGA, and SDRAM controllers ready for classroom use.

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Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End

The EP1C6T144C6 fits test-and-measurement front-end designs because 5,980 LEs can implement custom trigger logic, waveform generation, and time-to-digital conversion in parallel with bus interfacing. Per the Cyclone I datasheet, the device's LVDS input support allows direct interfacing to high-speed ADCs and comparators without external buffers. The two PLLs generate multiple independent sample clocks for simultaneous acquisition channels. Engineers commonly pair this FPGA with an external ADC such as the AD9226 for a complete digitizer subsystem.

Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte

EP1C6T144I7N Intel Verwendet in: Industrial Control and Motor Drive Front-End EP1C12Q240I7N Intel Verwendet in: Industrial Control and Motor Drive Front-End EPCS4SI8N EPC serial configuration device for in-system programming Verwendet in: Industrial Control and Motor Drive Front-End, FPGA Prototyping and Educational Platforms EPCQ4ASI8N Modern configuration flash for new designs Verwendet in: Consumer Electronics Glue Logic and Custom Interfaces EP1C3T144C6 Altera Verwendet in: Consumer Electronics Glue Logic and Custom Interfaces, FPGA Prototyping and Educational Platforms EP1C12F324C6N Intel Verwendet in: Video and Image Processing Pipeline, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End EPCS16SI8N Altera Verwendet in: Video and Image Processing Pipeline MAX485ESA RS-485 transceiver companion Verwendet in: Communications Protocol Bridging TJA1050 NXP Semiconductors Verwendet in: Communications Protocol Bridging AD9226 12-bit 65 MSPS ADC companion Verwendet in: Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End
What is the EP1C6T144C6?
The EP1C6T144C6 is an Intel / Altera Cyclone I Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 5,980 logic elements organized as 598 LABs, 92,160 bits of embedded RAM, two PLLs, and 98 user I/O pins. According to the Altera Cyclone FPGA Family datasheet, it is fabricated on a 130 nm CMOS process, runs from a 1.5 V core supply, and is housed in a 144-pin LQFP package measuring 22 x 22 mm with 0.5 mm lead pitch.
How many logic elements does the EP1C6T144C6 have?
The EP1C6T144C6 contains 5,980 logic elements (LEs) arranged as 598 Logic Array Blocks (LABs). Per the Cyclone I family datasheet, each LE consists of a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and a carry chain. This LE count places the EP1C6 in the mid-density tier of the original Cyclone family, between the EP1C3 (3,000 LEs) and the EP1C12 (12,060 LEs).
What package does the EP1C6T144C6 use?
The EP1C6T144C6 ships in a 144-pin LQFP package, often referred to as TQFP-144, measuring 22 x 22 mm with a 0.5 mm lead pitch. The package is pin-compatible with other Cyclone I T144 members (EP1C3T144, EP1C12T144), giving PCB designers a migration path between density points without board rework. A lead-free / RoHS-compliant option is available.
What is the difference between speed grades 6, 7, and 8 on EP1C6T144?
Speed grade 6 is the slowest, grade 7 is mid-speed, and grade 8 is the fastest in the Cyclone I family. Per Altera's speed-grade definition, higher numbers correspond to faster timing closure: an internal register-to-register path on a grade-8 device meets the same Fmax at a higher silicon-grade bin than the same path on a grade-6 device. The 'C' prefix indicates the commercial temperature range (0 °C to +85 °C).
Where can I download the EP1C6T144C6 datasheet PDF?
The official Cyclone FPGA Family datasheet (94-page document, document version covering the EP1C3 / EP1C6 / EP1C12 devices) is available as a PDF from the Altera / Intel document archive and from aggregator sites such as Alldatasheet. According to the manufacturer, this single datasheet covers the entire Cyclone I family, so you do not need a device-specific datasheet for the EP1C6T144C6.
Where to buy EP1C6T144C6 online and what is the price?
The EP1C6T144C6 is available from authorized distributors such as DigiKey and Mouser, plus secondary-market brokers such as Octopart-listed resellers. As of 2026-09-06, distributor pricing starts around $28.50 at qty-1, dropping to approximately $16.40 at qty-1000. Because the part is in NCNR / NRD status, lead times should be confirmed with the distributor before placing volume orders.
What is the lead time for EP1C6T144C6?
Lead time for the EP1C6T144C6 varies because the part is in NCNR / Not Recommended for New Designs status. As of 2026-09-06, DigiKey and Mouser report stock from 50 to several hundred units with same-day shipping, while volume orders above 1,000 pieces typically carry a 6-12 week lead time. Brokers and the secondary market can shorten or extend this window depending on lot availability.
EP1C6T144C6 vs EP1C6T144C8N - which is faster?
The EP1C6T144C8N is a faster speed-grade (8) variant of the same die in the same 144-LQFP package. Per Altera's Cyclone I datasheet, the speed-grade suffix (6, 7, or 8) reflects silicon bin timing: grade 8 is the fastest. If your design is timing-close at 405 MHz, stepping up to grade 8 (EP1C6T144C8N) typically yields 10-15% higher Fmax on internal paths at no cost in power.
EP1C6T144C6 vs EP1C12Q240I6N - which is better for a control application?
The EP1C6T144C6 has fewer logic elements (5,980 vs 12,060) but uses the smaller 144-LQFP package, while the EP1C12Q240I6N has more LE density and a 240-pin PQFP package for more I/O. For a control application with 98 or fewer I/Os and modest logic requirements, the EP1C6T144C6 is more cost-effective; for designs approaching 120 LEs or needing more than 100 I/Os, the EP1C12Q240I6N is the better fit.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP1C6T144C6?
The closest drop-in replacement is the EP1C6T144C7N (speed grade 7, lead-free) or EP1C6T144C8N (speed grade 8, lead-free), all in the same 144-LQFP package. Per FindIC's cross-reference data, these alternatives share identical pinouts, the same 5,980 LEs, and the same 92,160-bit RAM, so they solder onto the same land pattern. Choose the C7N or C8N for a 1-to-1 replacement with potentially faster timing closure.
Can I replace EP1C6T144C6 with EP1C6T144I7N?
The EP1C6T144I7N is pin-compatible with the EP1C6T144C6 in the same 144-LQFP package but is specified for the industrial temperature range (-40 °C to +100 °C) instead of commercial (0 °C to +85 °C). According to the Altera datasheet, the 'I' suffix denotes industrial grade, so electrically and pinout-wise the EP1C6T144I7N is a drop-in replacement when your application requires wider thermal headroom.
What is a cross-brand equivalent for the EP1C6T144C6?
There is no exact cross-brand drop-in equivalent for the EP1C6T144C6 because the original Cyclone I family is an Intel / Altera proprietary architecture with unique bitstream and configuration logic. Closest cross-brand alternatives in the same 130 nm / low-cost FPGA class are Lattice Semiconductor's ECP / MachXO families and Xilinx's Spartan-3, but these require PCB redesign and HDL re-targeting rather than a true pin-to-pin swap.
When should I choose EP1C6T144C6 over EP1C6Q240C6?
Choose the EP1C6T144C6 (144-LQFP, 98 user I/Os) when your design fits within 98 user I/Os and you prefer a smaller, lower-cost surface-mount footprint. Choose the EP1C6Q240C6 (240-PQFP, 185 user I/Os) when your design needs more than 100 I/Os. Both share the same 5,980 LEs and 92,160-bit RAM, so the decision is purely I/O-count and board-area driven.
Is the EP1C6T144C6 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the EP1C6T144C6 with the 'N' suffix is supplied in a lead-free, RoHS-compliant 144-LQFP package. The Altera / Intel material declaration lists this part as compliant with the EU RoHS Directive and REACH SVHC requirements. Note that the bare 'EP1C6T144C6' (without N) historically referred to a leaded variant; for new designs in 2026, request the RoHS-compliant 'N'-suffixed version explicitly.
What are the key specifications of EP1C6T144C6 that engineers should know?
The EP1C6T144C6 key specifications are: 5,980 logic elements in 598 LABs, 92,160 bits of embedded RAM, two PLLs, 98 maximum user I/Os, 130 nm CMOS process, 1.5 V core supply (VCCINT), multi-voltage VCCIO (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V per bank), speed grade 6 (commercial 0-85 °C), and a 144-pin LQFP package (22 x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch). According to the Altera Cyclone I datasheet, the device supports LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and PCI I/O standards, and is configured via JTAG or an EPC serial configuration device.

Technische Referenzdaten für EP1C6T144C6 – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.

Auswahlhilfe

Choose the EP1C6T144C6 when your design needs up to 5,980 logic elements and 98 user I/Os in a commercial-temperature application and you want the lowest unit cost in the Cyclone I family. Step up to EP1C6T144C7N or C8N if your design is timing-close at 405 MHz - the higher speed grade adds margin at small incremental cost. Step up to EP1C6T144I7N if the design must operate below 0 °C or above +85 °C. Step down to EP1C3T144C6 only when the design fits in 3,000 LEs and you want to minimize unit cost further. Step sideways to EP1C6Q240C6 only if the design needs more than 100 user I/Os.

Vergleich mit Alternativen

Parameter Dieses Produkt EP1C6T144C7N EP1C6T144C8N EP1C6T144I7N EP1C3T144C6
Package 144-LQFP (TQFP-144), 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) - same 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) - same 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) - same 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) - same
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Logic Elements 5,980 5,980 5,980 5,980 3,000
Speed Grade 6 7 8 7 6
Temperature Range Commercial (0 to +85 °C) Commercial (0 to +85 °C) Commercial (0 to +85 °C) Industrial (-40 to +100 °C) Commercial (0 to +85 °C)
Embedded RAM 92,160 bits 92,160 bits 92,160 bits 92,160 bits 59,904 bits
Max User I/O 98 98 98 98 104
Lead-Free (RoHS) Yes (N-suffix variant) Yes Yes Yes Yes (N-suffix variant)
Lifecycle Status NRND NRND NRND NRND NRND

Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale

  • Speed-grade 6 (slowest) variant of the EP1C6T144 die in 144-LQFP (vs. EP1C6T144C8N)
  • Commercial temperature grade (0-85 °C) (vs. EP1C6T144I7N)
  • Same 144-LQFP footprint as EP1C3T144 (3,000 LEs) and EP1C12T144 (12,060 LEs) (vs. EP1C3T144C6)

Designhinweise

The EP1C6T144C6 requires three power rails: VCCINT (1.5 V core, ~100-300 mA depending on utilization), VCCIO1 and VCCIO2 (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V per bank, each up to 200 mA). Place 0.1 µF and 10 µF decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of each supply pin. Use a ferrite bead on VCCINT to suppress switching noise from digital I/O coupling into the core. Per Altera's Cyclone I datasheet, VCCINT must ramp monotonically before or simultaneously with VCCIO to prevent latch-up during configuration.

Route JTAG signals TDI, TMS, TCK, TDO with 4-6 mil traces and 50 Ω characteristic impedance. Place a 10 kΩ pull-up on nCONFIG and 10 kΩ pull-up on nSTATUS as required by the Altera configuration scheme. Keep DCLK and DATA0 traces short and length-matched within 100 mils to avoid configuration failures. Provide a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane beneath the TQFP-144 footprint for thermal dissipation.

Do not confuse the C6/C7/C8 speed-grade suffixes with temperature grade: 'C' before the digit denotes commercial (0-85 °C), while 'I' denotes industrial (-40 to +100 °C). The same FPGA die is used across speed grades; the binning is post-production testing. When sourcing in 2026, explicitly request the RoHS-compliant 'N'-suffixed part number to avoid receiving the older leaded finish. Cyclone I devices require Quartus II 13.0sp1 or earlier for bitstream generation - newer Quartus versions do not support the Cyclone I family.

Compliance-Informationen

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Bleifrei
Halogenfrei
Unknown
Konfliktmineralien
Compliant

Lead-free / RoHS-compliant when ordered with the 'N' suffix; the bare 'EP1C6T144C6' historically referred to a leaded variant. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial/industrial FPGA. REACH SVHC compliance per Intel product declaration.

Daten verifiziert am: 2026-09-06 – Daten geprüft und kuratiert vom Bauteil-Engineering-Team von XAIPART

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