EP1C6F256C6 - Cyclone FPGA 6K LEs, 185 I/O, 256-FBGA | Intel
N.º de pieza: EP1C6F256C6 ✗ Fin de vida| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $51.72 | $51,72 |
| 10 | $48.5 | $485,00 |
| 100 | $45.55 | $4.555,00 |
| 500 | $42.1 | $21.050,00 |
| 1.000 | $38.9 | $38.900,00 |
EP1C6F256C6 Descripción general
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and I/O cells that engineers can reconfigure after manufacturing to implement custom digital logic. FPGAs sit hierarchically between fixed-function ASICs and software-driven microcontrollers: they offer ASIC-class parallelism and throughput while retaining the flexibility of in-system reprogrammability. The Cyclone family specifically targets cost-sensitive, high-volume applications where the goal is to replace multiple discrete logic ICs with a single programmable device.
Key features of the EP1C6F256C6 include two Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs) for clock management, dedicated DDR SDRAM memory interfaces, support for multiple I/O standards (LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL, LVDS), and a low-cost 256-pin FBGA package measuring 17 mm × 17 mm. The device also provides a JTAG-based configuration interface and supports serial configuration via EPCS configuration devices, enabling simple in-field firmware updates.
The Cyclone architecture uses a 4-input Look-Up Table (LUT) structure combined with embedded multiplier blocks and M4K memory blocks. Each M4K block supports true dual-port operation at up to 200 MHz, making the EP1C6F256C6 suitable for data-path and DSP-oriented glue logic. Two PLLs provide frequency synthesis, phase shifting, and clock de-skew for synchronizing external memory and high-speed peripherals.
Typical applications include digital signal processing front-ends, video bridging and image processing glue logic, industrial control and machine networking (Profibus, CAN, Ethernet MAC), serial protocol bridging (UART, SPI, I2C aggregation), and low-cost prototype ASIC replacement. The wide I/O count (185) makes the EP1C6F256C6 particularly attractive for board-level integration tasks where many glue-logic functions would otherwise require multiple CPLDs.
When designing with this device, ensure proper decoupling (100 nF + 10 µF near each supply pin) and follow Altera's configuration guidelines for the 256-FBGA. The 'C6' speed grade offers a balance between logic performance and cost; faster 'C7' / 'C8' grades are available for timing-critical designs, while the 'I' suffix denotes an industrial temperature variant.
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Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con EP1C6F256C6 (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, Package, RoHS Status, Process Technology.
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EP1C6F256C7
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$17.95 / unidad
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$21.4 / unidad
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$23.8 / unidad
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$18.2 / unidad
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Ver hoja de datos →EP1C12F256C6
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Ver hoja de datos →EP1C6F256C6 Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 598 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| User I/O Pins | 185 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Speed Grade | C6 |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial) |
| Encapsulado | 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA) |
| Package Dimensions | 17 mm × 17 mm |
| Process Technology | 0.13 µm SRAM |
| Configuration Method | JTAG, serial (EPCS), passive serial |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount (BGA) |
Guía de configuración de pines de EP1C6F256C6 17 mm × 17 mm
Configuración de pines para EP1C6F256C6 (encapsulado 17 mm × 17 mm). Este CI digital incluye GPIO, interfaces de comunicación (UART, SPI, I2C) y pines de alimentación. Consulte la hoja de datos del fabricante para conocer las funciones alternativas de los pines y las opciones de configuración. Esencial para el diseño de sistemas embebidos y el diseño de PCB.
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Aplicaciones típicas
EP1C6F256C6 es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Digital Signal Processing Glue Logic, Industrial Control & Networking, Video Bridge & Image Processing, Prototype ASIC Replacement, Serial Protocol Aggregation & Bridging, Legacy System Sustainment & Drop-In Replacement.
Digital Signal Processing Glue Logic
The EP1C6F256C6's 5,980 logic elements combined with embedded M4K memory blocks (92,160 RAM bits) support FIR filters, FFT pre/post-processing, and custom DSP datapaths at clock rates up to 200 MHz on M4K blocks. Its 185 user I/Os allow parallel multi-channel audio or video sample routing, while two PLLs provide frequency synthesis and clock de-skew for synchronizing external ADCs and DACs. Compared to a dedicated DSP processor, the FPGA offers deterministic latency and true parallelism for sample-rate conversion or codec bridging tasks in cost-sensitive designs.
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Industrial Control & Networking
With 185 LVTTL/LVCMOS/PCI/SSTL/LVDS-capable I/Os, the EP1C6F256C6 can bridge Profibus, CAN, RS-485, and Ethernet MII/RMII interfaces in a single chip, replacing multiple discrete UART/SPI glue-logic ICs. The industrial-grade variant (EP1C6F256I7) extends the temperature range to -40 °C to 100 °C for factory-floor deployment. The two PLLs allow generation of independent clock domains for motor-control PWMs, encoder feedback, and synchronous Ethernet, while 92 kbits of dual-port RAM buffers high-speed communication packets.
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Video Bridge & Image Processing
The 256-FBGA EP1C6F256C6 accepts parallel ITU-R BT.656 / RGB video streams and performs de-interlacing, scaling, color-space conversion, or on-screen-display overlay in real time. Its M4K memory blocks can implement line buffers and frame buffers without external SRAM for moderate resolutions. The 185 I/Os comfortably carry 24-bit video buses plus sync and control, and the two PLLs generate pixel clocks from arbitrary input references, making the device a popular glue-logic companion to dedicated video encoder/decoder chips.
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Prototype ASIC Replacement
Engineers use the EP1C6F256C6 as a low-NRE prototype platform to validate ASIC architectures before committing to mask sets, taking advantage of the 5,980-LE capacity and full Quartus design-flow compatibility. The 256-FBGA package is footprint-compatible with the larger Cyclone family members (EP1C12 / EP1C20), allowing the same PCB to be re-populated with a bigger device if design scope grows. With 92 kbits of embedded RAM, it accommodates moderate firmware state machines, register files, and small FIFOs without external memory.
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Serial Protocol Aggregation & Bridging
The 5,980-LE capacity of the EP1C6F256C6 is well suited to multi-channel UART, SPI, I2C, and I2S aggregation, fan-out, and protocol-conversion tasks. With 185 user I/Os, a single device can replace 4-6 traditional protocol-converter ICs in sensor-hub or test-instrument designs. The two PLLs provide independent baud-rate generation for asynchronous channels, while 92 kbits of dual-port RAM implement FIFOs to decouple producer/consumer rates across bridges.
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Legacy System Sustainment & Drop-In Replacement
Because the original Cyclone family has reached NRNR status, the EP1C6F256C6 is increasingly sourced to sustain long-lifecycle industrial, military, and aerospace systems originally designed around it. The 256-FBGA package matches the EP1C12F256 and EP1C20F256 footprints, enabling PCB reuse when logic-utilization grows beyond 5,980 LEs. The proven Altera Quartus II toolchain remains supported, allowing existing firmware IP to be re-targeted without re-validation, which is critical for FDA- and DO-254-certified legacy programs.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | EP1C6F256C7 | EP1C6F256C8N | EP1C6F256I7 | EP1C6F256C7N | EP1C6F256I7N | EP1C12F256C6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) | 256-FBGA - same | 256-FBGA - same | 256-FBGA - same | 256-FBGA - same | 256-FBGA - same | 256-FBGA - same |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 12,060 (+102%) |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 239,616 (+160%) |
| User I/O Pins | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| PLLs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Speed Grade | C6 | C7 (faster) | C8 (fastest) | I7 (industrial) | C7 | I7 | C6 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 85 C (commercial) | 0 to 85 C | 0 to 85 C | -40 to 100 C (industrial) | 0 to 85 C | -40 to 100 C (industrial) | 0 to 85 C |
| Lead-Free (N suffix) | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Diferenciadores clave
- Speed-grade flexibility within same die (frente a EP1C6F256C7)
- Industrial temperature option available (frente a EP1C6F256I7)
- Footprint-scalable within Cyclone family (frente a EP1C12F256C6)
Notas de diseño
The EP1C6F256C6 requires four distinct supply rails (VCCINT 1.5 V, VCCIO bank-specific 1.5 V/1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V, VCCPD 3.3 V, and VCC_PLL 1.5 V) that must all be sequenced correctly per the Cyclone family datasheet. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of every supply pin, plus a 10 µF bulk capacitor per rail at the PCB edge connector. Power sequencing failure is the most common cause of configuration and JTAG errors on first prototypes.
The 256-FBGA package uses 1.0 mm ball pitch on a 17 mm × 17 mm body; design the PCB with via-in-pad or dog-bone fan-out and ENIG surface finish for reliable assembly. Maintain a continuous ground plane on the layer directly beneath the BGA and avoid signal traces passing through the BGA footprint. Per the Cyclone family hardware guidelines, route all differential pairs (LVDS) with 100 Ω differential impedance and length-match within 20 mils.
Do not connect MSEL[2:0] pins randomly - they select the configuration mode (AS, PS, JTAG) and incorrect settings will cause configuration to fail silently. Per the Cyclone family datasheet, MSEL must be tied to VCCPD (3.3 V) or GND with hardwired strapping resistors; never leave them floating. Also confirm the nCONFIG and nSTATUS pins have proper 10 kΩ pull-up resistors to VCCPD, otherwise in-system programming will fail intermittently.
When routing DDR SDRAM interfaces from the EP1C6F256C6, follow the dedicated DDR pin assignments in the Cyclone family datasheet - not all user I/O pins support DDR. Use the Quartus pin planner with the DDR template and verify the DQ/DQS/DM byte-lane matching. Length-matching tolerance should be ±25 mils within a byte lane and ±50 mils between byte lanes to meet DDR timing at 133 MHz.
Información de cumplimiento
RoHS compliance and halogen-free status are not explicitly stated in the verified web data. The base EP1C6F256C6 (without N suffix) is the standard lead-bearing variant; N-suffixed parts (e.g. EP1C6F256C7N) are lead-free / RoHS-compliant. AEC-Q100 is not applicable - FPGAs are not automotive-qualified in this family.
