EP1C6T144C8 - Cyclone FPGA, 5980 LEs, 98 I/O, 144-TQFP | Intel
Référence : EP1C6T144C8 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24.5 | $24,50 |
| 10 | $22.1 | $221,00 |
| 100 | $19.4 | $1 940,00 |
| 500 | $17.2 | $8 600,00 |
| 1 000 | $15.6 | $15 600,00 |
EP1C6T144C8 Présentation
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device that allows designers to configure digital logic circuits after manufacture. FPGAs occupy a unique position in the semiconductor hierarchy: more flexible than Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and far more capable than discrete logic ICs. Within the programmable logic taxonomy, the Cyclone family belongs to the low-cost, high-volume segment, sitting below the more advanced Stratix and above the legacy MAX CPLD families. Cyclone devices use a LUT-based logic element fabric with embedded M4K RAM blocks and a network of programmable interconnect.
Key features of this Cyclone part include 5980 logic elements distributed across LABs (Logic Array Blocks), two PLLs for clock management, 20 embedded multipliers (18x18-bit) for DSP-style operations, and 5980 equivalent LEs supporting 100 MHz internal operation. The 130 nm process delivers a fine balance of cost, power, and performance for cost-sensitive applications. The 144-pin TQFP package provides a low-cost, easy-to-inspect footprint suitable for prototype, low-volume, and educational designs, with the trade-off of limited pin density compared with BGA alternatives.
Typical applications include digital signal processing, glue logic, custom state machines, video and image processing front ends, industrial control, and educational/development platforms. The Cyclone architecture is supported by the Intel Quartus® II (now Intel Quartus Prime) design software, which includes ready-made IP cores for common functions such as UART, I2C, SPI, DDR controllers, and Nios II embedded processors.
When designing with EP1C6T144C8, ensure the Quartus II pin assignments match the device pin-out for the 144-pin TQFP package and that decoupling capacitors are placed as close as possible to each VCCINT and VCCIO pin. The configuration scheme (AS, AP, PS, JTAG) must be selected before board layout to allocate correct pins for configuration. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone alternatives, and practical Quartus design notes not aggregated in the original datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP1C6T144C8 — 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 EP1C6T144C8 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Configuration Method, Maximum Internal Frequency.
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EP1C6T144C8N
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$12.95 / unité
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$18.4 / unité
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$19.85 / unité
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$18.85 / unité
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$16.4 / unité
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$16.8 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6T144C8 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5980 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92160 |
| User I/O Count | 98 |
| Number of LABs | 598 |
| Boîtier | 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.5 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.5 V to 3.3 V |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | 8 |
| Temperature Grade | C (Commercial) |
| Embedded Multipliers | 20 (18x18-bit) |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Statut RoHS | unknown |
Configuration des broches de EP1C6T144C8
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent on VCCIO group) |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 6 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 9 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 12 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 15 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 18 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 21 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 24 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 27 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 30 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 33 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 36 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 37 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 39 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 42 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 43 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 45 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 48 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 51 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 54 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 57 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 59 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 60 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 63 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 66 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 69 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 71 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 72 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 75 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 78 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 81 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 84 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 87 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 90 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 93 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Broche 94 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Broche 95 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Broche 96 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Broche 97 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Broche 98 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Broche 99 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Broche 100 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Broche 101 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Broche 102 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Broche 103 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Broche 104 | CLK0 — Primary clock input pin 0 |
| Broche 105 | CLK1 — Secondary clock input pin 1 |
| Broche 106 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 109 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 110 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 112 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 113 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 115 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 118 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 121 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 124 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 127 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 130 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 133 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 136 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 139 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 141 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 142 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Applications typiques
EP1C6T144C8 convient pour 6 applications: Digital Signal Processing Front-End, Industrial Control and Glue Logic Replacement, Custom Video Processing and Image Pipeline, Embedded Nios II Processor Development Platform, Communication Protocol Bridging, Educational FPGA Development and Prototyping.
Digital Signal Processing Front-End
The EP1C6T144C8 is well suited to digital signal processing front-ends because its 20 embedded 18x18-bit multipliers support up to 20 multiply-accumulate operations per clock cycle, enabling FIR filter and FFT implementations in cost-sensitive designs. The 92160 bits of embedded M4K RAM provide local data buffering for sample streams without external memory access stalls. At 100 MHz internal operation, the device handles audio-bandwidth DSP and modest baseband signal conditioning with deterministic latency through dedicated routing resources. The 144-pin TQFP package exposes 98 user I/Os for parallel ADC/DAC interfacing and JTAG-based real-time debugging.
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Industrial Control and Glue Logic Replacement
The EP1C6T144C8 consolidates legacy discrete 74-series and PAL/GAL glue logic into a single programmable device, simplifying PCB layout and reducing BOM count for industrial controllers and PLC I/O modules. Its 5980 LEs are sufficient for state machines, encoder/counter chains, and protocol conversion logic on factory automation lines. The 130 nm Cyclone architecture delivers reliable operation across commercial 0 °C to +70 °C ambient, and the TQFP-144 package supports hand-soldered rework on prototype and low-volume industrial assemblies. JTAG-based in-system programmability enables field updates via the standard IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan interface.
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Custom Video Processing and Image Pipeline
The EP1C6T144C8 functions as a cost-effective video processing pipeline for low-resolution image capture and display applications, supporting pixel-rate processing up to 100 MHz with its embedded multipliers handling chroma interpolation and color-space conversion. The 98 user I/Os accommodate parallel RGB/YUV video buses, sync signals, and SRAM frame-buffer interfaces. Designers can implement de-interlacers, scalers, and on-screen-display overlay generators using Cyclone IP cores within Quartus II. The TQFP-144 footprint is convenient for prototype video cards and HDMI/DisplayPort front-end experiments where BGA soldering is undesirable.
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Embedded Nios II Processor Development Platform
The EP1C6T144C8 supports the Nios II soft-core embedded processor, enabling designers to instantiate a 32-bit RISC CPU plus peripherals entirely within the FPGA fabric for educational and embedded applications. With 5980 LEs, the device can host a Nios II/f (fast) core alongside custom peripherals and memory-mapped registers for SoC prototyping. The Quartus II tool flow provides ready-made IP cores for UART, timers, PIO, and SDRAM controllers, dramatically reducing time-to-prototype. The 144-TQFP package suits university coursework, training boards, and low-volume embedded product prototypes.
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Communication Protocol Bridging
The EP1C6T144C8 enables bridging between industrial and embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and custom proprietary buses. Its 5980 LEs easily handle state-machine-based protocol converters with hardware CRC and Manchester encoding for legacy fieldbus and avionics databuses. The two on-chip PLLs allow independent clock-domain generation for each protocol side, and the 98 I/Os provide ample headroom for multiple bus interfaces plus diagnostic LEDs. Designers commonly use Cyclone I parts as protocol bridges in telecom line cards and serial-to-Ethernet gateway modules.
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Educational FPGA Development and Prototyping
The EP1C6T144C8 is widely used in university curricula and prototyping platforms thanks to its mature Quartus II tool support, abundant reference designs, and the 144-pin TQFP package's hand-solder-friendly footprint. Students learn digital design by implementing CPUs, signal processing, and graphics pipelines on a real FPGA with 5980 LEs. The Cyclone device handbook and Cyclone I reference designs provide lab exercises from simple 7-segment decoders to full Nios II systems. The 130 nm process yields predictable timing closure for first-time learners and rapid design iteration in coursework.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144C7N | EP1C6T144C7 | EP1C6T144C6N | EP1C6T144C6 | EP1C6T14417N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same |
| Logic Elements | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 |
| Speed Grade | -8 | -8 | -7 (slower) | -7 (slower) | -6 (slowest) | -6 (slowest) | -7 equivalent |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 to +70 C) | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial (-40 to +85 C) |
| Terminal Finish | SnPb (standard) | Pb-free (matte Sn) | Pb-free (matte Sn) | SnPb (standard) | Pb-free (matte Sn) | SnPb (standard) | Pb-free (matte Sn) |
| Embedded RAM | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits |
| User I/O Count | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Unit Price (approx., as of 2026-09-06) | $24.50 | $26.00 | $21.80 | $20.50 | $18.90 | $17.60 | $32.00 |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Lead-free / RoHS-compliant terminal finish with same die (vs EP1C6T144C8N)
- Faster speed grade (-8) for tighter timing closure (vs EP1C6T144C7N)
- Industrial temperature range for harsh environments (vs EP1C6T14417N)
Notes de conception
The EP1C6T144C8 requires three separate power rails: VCCINT (1.5 V core), VCCIO (1.5 V to 3.3 V per I/O bank, four banks on the 144-TQFP), and VCCPD (3.3 V for configuration/pre-charge). Estimated: typical static current is around 30-50 mA per VCCINT pin at low toggle rates, rising to 200-400 mA under heavy logic utilization; design a 1.5 V regulator rated for at least 1 A with bulk + ceramic decoupling (220 uF electrolytic + 0.1 uF X7R per VCC pin). All VCCIO pins must be powered even if a bank is unused, or the device may fail to enter user mode. Use a power-on-reset supervisor to sequence VCCINT before VCCIO/VCCPD and to drive nCONFIG high only after all rails are stable.
Place all 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors as close as physically possible to each VCCINT and VCCIO pin, with the GND return loop kept short and on an unbroken ground plane. For 144-pin TQFP, use a 4-layer PCB with dedicated VCC and GND planes to minimize inductance; vias-in-pad are acceptable for decoupling but not for signal I/O. Estimated: keep FPGA-clock traces under 50 mm and surround high-speed clock/dedicated clock pins with a continuous ground pour to reduce EMI. Provide a configuration device footprint (EPCS1/EPCS4 serial flash) with the MSEL pins strapped for AS configuration mode, and ensure JTAG header (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI/nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE) is brought out for in-system programming and debug.
Do not leave MSEL pins floating - they must be tied to VCCPD or GND to select a specific configuration mode (AS, AP, PS, JTAG). Misconfigured MSEL is the most common reason a Cyclone device fails to enter user mode after power-up. Also avoid driving JTAG signals with external drivers during configuration - the EPCS flash and JTAG share DCLK and DATA pins; only one source should drive the bus at a time. The nCONFIG pin must be held low at power-up and released only after all supplies are stable; otherwise the device may enter an undefined configuration state. For multi-bank designs, ensure each bank has its VCCIO driven to the voltage matching the I/O standard used (LVCMOS33 needs 3.3 V, LVCMOS18 needs 1.8 V, LVCMOS15 needs 1.5 V).
Informations de conformité
EP1C6T144C8 itself uses SnPb (leaded) terminal finish; the EP1C6T144C8N variant is Pb-free per JEDEC J-STD-609. RoHS/REACH compliance status was not explicitly stated in the verified distributor data; set to unknown per data authenticity rules. Cyclone FPGAs are general-purpose commercial-grade ICs and are not AEC-Q100 qualified (not applicable).