EP1C6T144C6N - Cyclone FPGA 5,980 LEs 144-TQFP | Intel
Référence : EP1C6T144C6N ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30.82 | $30,82 |
| 10 | $27.95 | $279,50 |
| 100 | $24.5 | $2 450,00 |
| 500 | $21.1 | $10 550,00 |
| 1 000 | $18.85 | $18 850,00 |
EP1C6T144C6N Présentation
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit built from an array of programmable logic blocks, interconnect, and I/O cells that can implement custom digital logic after PCB assembly. FPGAs sit in the programmable logic device hierarchy between fixed-function ASICs and CPLDs, combining the high integration of ASICs with the flexibility of post-fabrication reconfiguration. The Cyclone family specifically occupies the low-power, low-cost node of Intel's FPGA portfolio, optimized for glue logic, parallel processing, and interface bridging.
Key features of the EP1C6T144C6N include 5,980 logic elements, 92,160 RAM bits distributed in M4K blocks, two PLLs for clock management, 98 maximum user I/O pins arranged as eight I/O banks, and support for LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL-2, and SSTL-3 I/O standards. The 1.5V core and 144-pin TQFP (22 mm x 22 mm body, 0.5 mm pitch) footprint keep board-level integration simple for legacy through-hole-style PCB manufacturing flows.
The device is fabricated on a 0.13-micron SRAM-based process, which makes the configuration volatile and requires an external configuration device (typically an EPCS1 or EPCS4 serial flash) to load the bitstream at power-up. The Cyclone architecture combines 4-input look-up tables (LUTs), embedded memory, and DSP-friendly multiplier blocks, making the EP1C6 well suited to digital signal processing, custom bus interfaces, and industrial control applications where deterministic parallel logic outperforms microcontrollers.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, video processing and image aggregation, consumer electronics glue logic, communications protocol bridging (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet MAC front-ends), and legacy ASIC replacement. The Cyclone EP1C6 is widely used in 32-bit RISC soft-core implementations (Nios II) and in parallel sensor aggregation hubs for camera and machine-vision front ends.
When designing with the EP1C6T144C6N, allocate a configuration flash device (EPCS1/EPCS4) on the JTAG-friendly 4-wire serial bus (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK) and reserve at least four pins for the JTAG chain. Decouple VCCINT (1.5V) and VCCIO (1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V) rails with bulk plus high-frequency ceramic capacitors placed as close to the pins as the TQFP allows.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, pin-compatible drop-in alternatives on the same 144-TQFP footprint, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP1C6T144C6N — 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 EP1C6T144C6N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, RoHS Status.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
EP1C6T144C8N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$12.95 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6T144I7N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$42.5 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6T144C6
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$16.4 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6T14417N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$16.8 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C3T144C8N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$14.1 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C3T144C6N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$11.94 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6T144C6N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Series | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Embedded Memory (RAM bits) | 92,160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| Maximum User I/O | 98 |
| Number of PLLs | 2 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 405.2 MHz |
| Boîtier | 144-pin TQFP (T144) |
| Package Body Size | 22 mm x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch |
| Speed Grade | -6 |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Process Technology | 0.13 micron SRAM-based |
| Configuration Method | Serial (EPCS1/EPCS4) or JTAG |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount (TQFP) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | RoHS compliant |
| EU RoHS | Compliant |
Configuration des broches de EP1C6T144C6N
| Broche 1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 7 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 8 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 9 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 10 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 11 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 12 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 13 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
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| Broche 17 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 18 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 19 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 20 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 21 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 22 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 23 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
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| Broche 27 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Broche 28 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Broche 29 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 30 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Broche 31 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Broche 32 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Broche 33 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 34 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Broche 35 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
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| Broche 38 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Broche 39 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Broche 40 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 41 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Broche 42 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Broche 43 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Broche 44 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 45 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Broche 46 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Broche 47 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Broche 48 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Broche 49 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Broche 50 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Broche 51 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Broche 52 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Broche 53 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Broche 54 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Broche 55 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 56 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Broche 57 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Broche 58 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Broche 59 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Broche 60 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Broche 61 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Broche 62 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Broche 63 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Broche 64 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Broche 65 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Broche 66 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 67 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Broche 68 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
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| Broche 71 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Broche 72 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Broche 73 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Broche 74 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Broche 75 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Broche 76 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Broche 77 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 78 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Broche 79 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Broche 80 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
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| Broche 82 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Broche 83 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Broche 84 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Broche 85 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Broche 86 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Broche 87 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Broche 88 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 89 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 90 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 91 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
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| Broche 93 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 94 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 95 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 96 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 97 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 98 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 99 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 100 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 101 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 102 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
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| Broche 104 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 105 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 106 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 107 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 108 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 109 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Broche 110 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 111 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Broche 112 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 113 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Broche 114 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 115 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Broche 116 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 117 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Broche 118 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 119 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Broche 120 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Broche 121 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Broche 122 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Broche 123 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Broche 124 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Broche 125 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete indicator |
| Broche 126 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Broche 127 | DATA0 — Configuration data input (serial) |
| Broche 128 | nCE — Chip enable (active-low) |
| Broche 129 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select bit 0 |
| Broche 130 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select bit 1 |
| Broche 131 | PLL1_CLKOUTp — PLL 1 clock output positive |
| Broche 132 | PLL1_CLKOUTn — PLL 1 clock output negative |
| Broche 133 | VCC_PLL1 — PLL 1 analog supply |
| Broche 134 | GND_PLL1 — PLL 1 analog ground |
| Broche 135 | — PLL 2 clock output positive |
| Broche 136 | PLL2_CLKOUTn — PLL 2 clock output negative |
| Broche 137 | VCC_PLL2 — PLL 2 analog supply |
| Broche 138 | GND_PLL2 — PLL 2 analog ground |
| Broche 139 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 140 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 141 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 142 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 143 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Broche 144 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
Applications typiques
EP1C6T144C6N convient pour 7 applications: Industrial Automation Controllers, Video and Image Aggregation, Communications Protocol Bridging, Consumer Electronics Glue Logic, Legacy ASIC Replacement, Soft-Core Processor Implementation (Nios II), Test and Measurement Front Ends.
Industrial Automation Controllers
The EP1C6T144C6N fits industrial automation controllers that need deterministic parallel logic, multiple communication interfaces, and customizable I/O timing. With 5,980 logic elements and 98 user I/O pins, it can implement multi-axis stepper/servo pulse generation, encoder quadrature decoders, Modbus/Profibus gateways, and SCADA interfaces on a single 144-TQFP device. The two integrated PLLs allow precise generation of motor control clocks from a single external crystal, and the 405.2 MHz internal frequency headroom supports tight control loops. The SRAM-based configuration allows in-field firmware updates via JTAG or serial flash, ideal for installations where remote firmware upgrades reduce service calls.
Recommandé
Video and Image Aggregation
The EP1C6T144C6N is well matched to video processing front-ends that aggregate parallel sensor data and perform lightweight pixel processing. The 92,160 RAM bits accommodate line buffers for 720p video (1280 x 720 x 8 bits fits comfortably), while 5,980 logic elements implement color space conversion, gamma correction, or simple edge detection. The 144-TQFP exposes enough I/O to drive parallel CMOS sensor buses and LVDS display links, and the 405.2 MHz timing headroom lets designers meet pixel clock rates of 148.5 MHz (1080p) at -6 speed grade. This makes the EP1C6 a strong cost-optimized choice for kiosk displays and machine vision front ends.
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Communications Protocol Bridging
The EP1C6T144C6N serves as a flexible protocol bridge between UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet MAC interfaces in telecom and networking equipment. Its 5,980 logic elements can implement a Nios II soft-core running a TCP/IP stack, while 92,160 bits of RAM buffer Ethernet frames. The 98 user I/O pins support multi-drop RS-485 buses or quad SPI flash banks, and the two PLLs synthesize independent clock domains for each protocol. With a 1.5V core and 144-TQFP footprint, the EP1C6 bridges legacy serial peripherals to modern Ethernet gateways without requiring an external PHY MCU.
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Consumer Electronics Glue Logic
In consumer electronics, the EP1C6T144C6N replaces dozens of discrete logic ICs by integrating custom glue logic, display timing controllers, and audio routing on a single 144-TQFP device. Its 5,980 logic elements comfortably implement HDMI/DVI formatter glue, IR remote control decoders, and keypad matrix scanners. The two PLLs generate pixel clocks for LCD panels while the 98 user I/O handle RGB interfaces, backlight PWM, and capacitive touch controllers. Low unit cost and a 144-TQFP footprint suited to high-volume SMT assembly lines make this Cyclone a cost-effective glue-logic platform for set-top boxes and home entertainment peripherals.
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Legacy ASIC Replacement
The EP1C6T144C6N is a preferred drop-in for obsolete ASICs in fielded industrial and military systems where re-spinning a mask set is cost-prohibitive. With 5,980 logic elements and 92,160 bits of RAM, it reproduces most low-density gate-array designs while adding reconfigurability for in-field bug fixes. The 144-TQFP footprint and JTAG-based configuration align with the legacy ASIC socket pads, allowing PCB-level replacement without re-routing. Engineers can preserve the original schematic and BOM by re-implementing the netlist in VHDL or Verilog and programming the Cyclone bitstream through a standard EPCS1 serial flash, drastically reducing end-of-life redesign risk.
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Soft-Core Processor Implementation (Nios II)
The EP1C6T144C6N is a well-known platform for embedding the Nios II 32-bit RISC soft-core, which uses roughly 600-1,800 logic elements depending on the variant. This leaves the remaining logic elements for peripheral timers, UARTs, SPI controllers, and custom accelerators, while 92,160 bits of embedded RAM serve as data and instruction cache. The two PLLs generate CPU clocks from external crystals and peripheral clocks from a single reference, and the 98 user I/O pins map to parallel memory and external peripherals. For education, prototyping, and low-volume embedded systems, the EP1C6 delivers a programmable 32-bit platform at FPGA unit cost.
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Test and Measurement Front Ends
In test and measurement instruments, the EP1C6T144C6N provides flexible waveform generation, custom trigger logic, and data acquisition timing. The 5,980 logic elements implement simple digital pattern generators, while 92,160 bits of RAM buffer acquisition samples. Two integrated PLLs synthesize precise sample clocks from a 10 MHz reference, and 98 user I/O connect to ADCs, DACs, and front-panel controls. The 144-TQFP package keeps the BOM cost low for high-channel-count modular instruments, and SRAM-based configuration enables per-test pattern loads via JTAG or serial flash.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144I7N | EP1C6T144C6 | EP1C6T14417N | EP1C3T144C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 2,910 (-51%) |
| Embedded RAM (bits) | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 58,416 (-37%) |
| Maximum User I/O | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 104 (+6%) |
| Speed Grade | -6 | -8 (faster) | -7 | -6 (same) | -7 | -8 (faster) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 405.2 MHz | Higher (~450 MHz) | ~430 MHz | 405.2 MHz (same) | ~430 MHz | ~420 MHz |
| Pin-to-Pin Drop-In | Reference | Yes - direct drop-in | Yes - direct drop-in | Yes - direct drop-in | Yes - direct drop-in | Yes - drop-in (smaller die) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Higher logic density than EP1C3 within the same 144-TQFP (vs EP1C3T144C8N)
- Industrial temperature variant available on same 144-TQFP (vs EP1C6T144I7N)
- Same 144-TQFP with -8 (faster) speed grade available (vs EP1C6T144C8N)
Notes de conception
The EP1C6T144C6N requires a clean 1.5V core supply (VCCINT) plus per-bank VCCIO rails. Estimate dynamic current roughly at ICCINT ~= 0.5-1 mA per MHz times utilization, plus I/O current scaled by toggle rate. Place at least one 100 uF bulk plus four 0.1 uF high-frequency ceramics near the TQFP pins. Each PLL needs an isolated VCC_PLL filter (ferrite bead + 10 uF + 0.1 uF) per Altera's Cyclone PowerPlay guidance.
Although the 144-TQFP is a plastic package with 0.5 mm lead pitch, route differential pairs and clock nets on the top layer with a continuous ground plane beneath. Use 8-12 mil traces between TQFP pads and vias-in-pad for clean escapes. Keep JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK) on dedicated short routes; loop-through is mandatory for multi-device chains.
Estimated: total power with all 5,980 LEs at 50% toggle rate and 100 MHz clock approximates 0.5-1 W. With TQFP thermal resistance around 35 C/W theta_JA on a 4-layer JEDEC board, junction temperature rises 18-35 C above ambient. Always simulate with Quartus PowerPlay before locking the BOM. Failure to include an external configuration device (EPCS1/EPCS4) causes the FPGA to remain in reset at power-up.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant per Arrow EU RoHS listing. Lead-free finish; halogen-free per Cyclone family materials declaration. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for FPGAs (commercial/programmable logic).
