EP1C6Q24017N - Cyclone FPGA, 6K LEs, 240-Pin PQFP | Altera
Référence : EP1C6Q24017N ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32.5 | $32,50 |
| 10 | $28.75 | $287,50 |
| 100 | $24.9 | $2 490,00 |
| 250 | $22.4 | $5 600,00 |
| 500 | $20.15 | $10 075,00 |
EP1C6Q24017N Présentation
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device consisting of an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and I/O cells. FPGAs fill the hierarchy: programmable logic -> programmable logic device -> FPGA -> SRAM-based FPGA -> semiconductor. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs can be reconfigured in-system to implement arbitrary digital logic, digital signal processing blocks, embedded memory, and soft-core processors.
Key features include 92,160 bits of embedded RAM organized as M4K blocks, two PLLs for clock management, support for LVDS I/O, and dedicated DDR SDRAM interfaces. The 240-pin PQFP form factor provides ample pin count for parallel bus interfaces, video processing pipelines, and multi-channel data acquisition. Per Altera documentation, Cyclone devices consume as little as 1.5 V core supply while supporting industry-standard I/O voltages.
Architecturally, the Cyclone family employs a 4-input LUT-based logic element with a dedicated register, routing architecture optimized for high-utilization designs, and embedded multiplier blocks for DSP workloads. The device supports the Quartus II design toolchain, which provides synthesis, place-and-route, simulation, and programming file generation.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, telecom line cards, video processing, low-cost prototyping, glue logic replacement, and digital signal processing front-ends. The combination of modest logic density, low unit cost, and proven Quartus support makes the EP1C6 ideal for cost-sensitive production.
When designing with this device, ensure the supply rails (VCCINT, VCCIO banks) are decoupled per the reference schematic, and configure the JTAG chain carefully when multiple devices are cascaded. Compared to newer Cyclone IV/V parts, the original Cyclone lacks true LVDS at full speed and offers fewer PLLs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet. Engineers can compare alternatives and select a drop-in replacement sourced from Altera's Cyclone family.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP1C6Q24017N — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EP1C6Q24017N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Speed Grade, Process Technology, Total RAM Bits, Family, Package.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
EP1C6Q240C7N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$28.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6Q240C8N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$9.6 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6Q240C6N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$29.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6Q240I7N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$21.75 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6Q240I8
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
EP1C12Q240C8N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$24.8 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6Q24017N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| User I/O Pins (max) | 185 |
| Boîtier | 240-pin PQFP (Q240) |
| Speed Grade | 7 |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.5 V |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Process Technology | 0.13 µm SRAM |
| Configuration Mode | Serial / JTAG |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Lead-free (per part suffix N) |
| Embedded Multipliers | Yes (DSP blocks) |
| Device Variant | EP1C6Q24017N (Q240, speed 7, lead-free) |
Guide de configuration des broches du EP1C6Q24017N 240-pin pqfp (q240)
Configuration des broches du EP1C6Q24017N (boîtier 240-pin pqfp (q240)). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour EP1C6Q24017N.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
EP1C6Q24017N convient pour 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Telecom Line Card Glue Logic, Video Processing Front-End, Low-Cost Prototyping Platform, Digital Signal Processing Front-End, Legacy Board Spare-Part Replacement.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP1C6Q24017N fits industrial motor control designs via its 5,980 logic elements and 185 user I/O pins - sufficient to implement PWM generators, encoder quadrature decoders, and PI/PID control loops in a single chip. The two on-chip PLLs handle high-resolution PWM switching frequencies (up to ~100 MHz internal clock) and synchronize to encoder feedback. Compared with newer Cyclone IV parts, the original Cyclone consumes higher core current (1.5 V at higher quiescent draw) but remains field-proven in legacy installations. Typical placement: between gate-driver ICs and resolver/encoder inputs, with 16-bit parallel bus to MCU host.
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Telecom Line Card Glue Logic
The EP1C6Q24017N's 240-pin PQFP package supplies 185 user I/Os - enough for parallel TDM bus aggregation, framer/HDB3 encoding, and clock-recovery glue logic in legacy telecom line cards. With 92 Kbits of embedded RAM, designers can absorb small lookup tables (V.24bis tables, country code lists) without external SRAM. The two PLLs derive multiple clock domains from a single backplane reference. Unlike newer Cyclone IV E, the original Cyclone tolerates older 3.3 V backplane signaling natively, simplifying interface to legacy transceivers and bus drivers.
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Video Processing Front-End
In video-processing front-ends (frame grabbers, scan converters, video overlay), the EP1C6Q24017N provides 5,980 logic elements to implement line buffers, color-space converters, and sync separators. The 92 Kbit block RAM acts as line-buffer memory for SDTV (720x576) at modest frame rates. The 240-pin PQFP allows pin-efficient parallel RGB/YUV interfaces plus I2C control. Power dissipation is roughly 0.5-1 W typical - manageable without a heatsink in 1.5 V core operation. For higher-resolution HD pipelines, migrate to Cyclone IV EP4CE6 with more block RAM.
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Low-Cost Prototyping Platform
The EP1C6Q24017N serves as a low-cost FPGA prototyping platform for universities, R&D labs, and small-batch product development. Its 240-pin PQFP is hand-solderable with care, unlike BGA packages, enabling rapid board revisions on budget prototypes. 5,980 logic elements are enough for soft-core processors (Nios II economy) plus custom peripherals. Quartus II Web Edition 13.0sp1 supports the device free of charge. Compared to Cyclone IV, the original Cyclone is more affordable on the secondary market but consumes more power and lacks advanced I/O features.
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Digital Signal Processing Front-End
For DSP front-end tasks (FIR filtering, FFT pre-processing, digital down-conversion), the EP1C6Q24017N provides dedicated multiplier blocks alongside 5,980 logic elements. The 92 Kbit block RAM supports coefficient storage and small sample buffers. The two PLLs synthesize sample-rate clocks cleanly. Though the original Cyclone lacks the DSP block density of Cyclone IV/V, it handles single-channel audio processing (48 kHz, 24-bit) and modest-bandwidth communications DSP cost-effectively. Recommended for cost-sensitive production.
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Legacy Board Spare-Part Replacement
For maintaining legacy production equipment that originally shipped with EP1C6Q24017N, the part is still sourced from independent distributors (Jotrin, Ariat-Tech, FPGAkey, VEKEMO) per Octopart listings as of 2026-09-06. The drop-in same-package alternatives (EP1C6Q240C7N, EP1C6Q240C8N, EP1C6Q240I7N) provide qualified replacements without PCB rework. Compared with newer Cyclone IV, the original Cyclone preserves the original bill-of-materials and avoids costly board redesign. Plan spare-part inventory carefully given 8-12 week lead times.
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Récapitulatif des produits recommandés
Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EP1C6Q24017N — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP1C6Q240C7N | EP1C6Q240C8N | EP1C6Q240C6N | EP1C6Q240I7N | EP1C6Q240I8 | EP1C12Q240C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 240-pin PQFP (Q240) | 240-pin PQFP (Q240) - same | 240-pin PQFP (Q240) - same | 240-pin PQFP (Q240) - same | 240-pin PQFP (Q240) - same | 240-pin PQFP (Q240) - same | 240-pin PQFP (Q240) - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 12,060 |
| Speed Grade | 7 | 7 | 8 (slower) | 6 (faster) | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Industrial | Commercial |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 239,616 |
| User I/O (max) | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Same-package drop-in across speed/temperature grades (vs EP1C6Q240C8N)
- Industrial-temperature drop-in option (vs EP1C6Q240I7N)
- Logic-density scaling within same footprint (vs EP1C12Q240C8N)
Notes de conception
The EP1C6Q24017N requires separate VCCINT (1.5 V core) and VCCIO (per-bank I/O voltage, typically 3.3 V/2.5 V/1.8 V/1.5 V) rails. Altera reference schematics specify 100 nF ceramic decoupling on every VCC pin and bulk 100 µF tantalum or polymer caps per supply rail. Power-on sequencing is not strictly required, but simultaneous ramp is preferred to avoid I/O driving into unpowered core. Estimated typical power consumption is 0.5-1 W at moderate utilization; design with 2 W headroom for hot-spot conditions.
The 240-pin PQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch leads - place 4-layer PCB stack-up with continuous ground plane beneath the device for return-path integrity. Traces fan out to inner layers via vias; keep high-speed I/O away from JTAG pins to avoid coupling. For hand-prototype builds, use solder paste and hot-air rework rather than iron. PQFP is more rework-friendly than BGA but still demands proper reflow profile per JEDEC J-STD-020.
Do not confuse the EP1C6Q24017N with the EP1C6F256C8N - the latter uses a 256-pin BGA, not PQFP, and is NOT pin-compatible. The trailing 'N' indicates lead-free finish; older non-N parts may not meet current RoHS requirements. The '17' in the part number is not the speed grade - that is encoded elsewhere. Always cross-reference against Altera's ordering code guide to avoid mis-decoding. Configuration mode pins MSEL[2:0] must be set correctly for AS, PS, or JTAG modes.
Informations de conformité
N suffix designates lead-free finish per Altera ordering code convention. Original Cyclone family is obsolete - current RoHS/REACH attestation documents no longer maintained by Intel FPGA. AEC-Q100 not applicable - FPGAs are not automotive-qualified in this family.
