EP1C6T144I8 - Cyclone FPGA 5980 LE, 144-TQFP, Industrial | Intel
Référence : EP1C6T144I8 ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342,00 |
| 100 | $28.95 | $2 895,00 |
| 500 | $24.1 | $12 050,00 |
| 1 000 | $21.45 | $21 450,00 |
EP1C6T144I8 Présentation
What is a Cyclone FPGA? A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated hard IP such as block RAM, PLLs, and I/O serializers. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs are programmed by the end user after manufacture, making them ideal for prototyping, low-volume production, and designs that must evolve in the field. The Cyclone family sits in the low-cost, low-power tier of the Intel FPGA portfolio - positioned below Cyclone II/III/IV/V and well below Stratix and Arria families. Within this hierarchy: Cyclone -> low-cost FPGA -> programmable logic -> semiconductor IC. The EP1C6 variant occupies the mid-density position in the original Cyclone lineup, between EP1C3 (smaller) and EP1C12/EP1C20 (larger).
Key features of the EP1C6T144I8 include 5,980 logic elements, 92,160 bits of embedded RAM (M4K blocks), 98 maximum user I/O pins, two analog PLLs with four outputs each, and support for LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and differential I/O standards. The 144-TQFP package offers a 1.0mm lead pitch and gull-wing leads compatible with standard SMT assembly and hand-rework, eliminating the need for fine-pitch BGA handling.
Technically, the EP1C6T144I8 is built on a 1.5V core with multi-voltage I/O banks supporting 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5.0V interfacing. The device uses SRAM-based configuration memory, requiring a configuration flash or controller on every board. Configuration is via passive serial (PS), active serial (AS), or JTAG. The I8 suffix denotes the industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C ambient, junction to +135C).
Typical applications include industrial motor control, video processing pipelines, custom peripheral expansion, glue logic replacement, software-defined radio front-ends, and educational/development platforms. The Cyclone I/O flexibility makes it well-suited for bridging legacy 5V buses to modern 3.3V processors.
When designing with this part, ensure the configuration scheme is selected (AS/PS/JTAG) and that a valid configuration clock source is present at power-up. Unused pins should be left floating per datasheet guidance; the TQFP-144 footprint simplifies prototype bring-up versus BGA alternatives.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP1C6T144I8 — 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 EP1C6T144I8 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Speed Grade, RoHS Status, Process Technology, Family.
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EP1C6T144I7N
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$42.5 / unité
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$12.95 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6T144C8
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$15.6 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6T144C7N
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$18.4 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6Q240I8N
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$20.4 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6T144I8 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| Embedded RAM Blocks | 20 (M4K) |
| Maximum User I/O | 98 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Boîtier | 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144) |
| Lead Pitch | 1.0 mm |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C ambient) |
| Configuration Mode | Passive Serial / Active Serial / JTAG |
| I/O Standards | LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, LVDS (differential pairs) |
| Maximum Frequency | 275.03 MHz |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant (per distributor listings) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount (gull-wing leads) |
| Niveau MSL | 3 (per distributor datasheet listings) |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Lead-free (per Altera/Intel product family convention) |
Configuration des broches de EP1C6T144I8
| Broche 1 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 5 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 9 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 13 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 17 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 21 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 25 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 29 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 33 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 37 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 41 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 45 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 49 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 53 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 57 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 61 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 65 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 69 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 73 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 77 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Broche 78 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Broche 79 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Broche 80 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Broche 81 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Broche 82 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Broche 83 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Broche 84 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Broche 85 | DATA0 — Configuration data input (AS/PS mode) |
| Broche 86 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select bit 0 |
| Broche 87 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select bit 1 |
| Broche 88 | MSEL2 — Configuration mode select bit 2 |
| Broche 89 | nCE — Chip enable (active low, tied low in single-device designs) |
| Broche 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 93 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 97 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 101 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| Broche 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 105 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 109 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 113 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 117 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 121 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 125 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 129 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 133 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 137 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 141 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
Applications typiques
EP1C6T144I8 convient pour 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control and Drive Interfaces, Video Processing and Image Pipeline Front-Ends, Custom Peripheral Expansion and Glue Logic Replacement, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front-End Interfaces, Legacy Communication Protocol Bridges (RS-232/422/485, CAN, SPI, I2C), Educational Development Boards and FPGA Training Platforms.
Industrial Motor Control and Drive Interfaces
The EP1C6T144I8 is widely deployed in industrial motor-control boards where its 5,980 logic elements and 98 user I/O provide ample capacity for PWM generation, encoder feedback decoding, and CAN/RS-485 protocol bridging. The industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C ambient) ensures reliable operation in factory-floor cabinets and outdoor enclosures where ambient temperatures swing widely. Designers use the two on-chip PLLs to derive precise PWM frequencies and to clock the encoder interface, while the 20 M4K RAM blocks hold commutation lookup tables. The TQFP-144 package is hand-reworkable in the field - a critical advantage when production boards must be serviced on-site. Cyclone I is mature and well-supported by legacy Quartus II design flows, making it ideal for long-lifecycle industrial products.
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Video Processing and Image Pipeline Front-Ends
The EP1C6T144I8 handles ITU-R BT.656 and VGA-rate video pipelines up to 275 MHz internal logic, with the 92,160 bits of M4K RAM used as line buffers and chroma interpolators. Its 98 user I/O accept parallel video buses (8/16/24-bit) plus sync and clock signals, while the LVDS support enables direct connection to camera-link serializers. Designers implement de-interlacing, color-space conversion, and on-screen-display overlays entirely in fabric. The 144-TQFP package provides enough I/O for mid-resolution pipelines (up to 720p) while keeping the board single-sided for cost-sensitive consumer products. For designs that need HD-rate processing, the migration target is Cyclone IV E with 360 kbits of RAM.
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Custom Peripheral Expansion and Glue Logic Replacement
The EP1C6T144I8 replaces multiple PALs, FPGAs, and discrete MSI logic in legacy industrial backplanes. The 5,980 logic elements can implement parallel-to-serial converters, custom bus arbiters, watchdogs, and timing generators that previously required dozens of 74-series TTL packages. The device's support for 5V-tolerant LVTTL and 3.3V LVCMOS in separate I/O banks lets a single FPGA bridge a 5V VME bus to a 3.3V processor without external level shifters. Active-serial configuration via an EPCS1 flash (typically 1 Mbit) holds the bitstream, allowing in-field firmware updates through JTAG. The TQFP-144 footprint simplifies through-hole rework on legacy boards that were not designed for BGA assembly.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front-End Interfaces
The EP1C6T144I8 serves as the digital interface between an analog front-end (AFE) and a host DSP or processor in cost-sensitive software-defined radio designs. Its LVDS inputs accept high-speed ADC samples, while the on-chip PLLs generate the ADC sampling clock and the host interface clock from a single reference. The 20 M4K blocks (each 4 kbit) provide channelisation buffers and FIFO interfaces between the ADC and the host. With 5,980 LEs the device can implement channel filters, DDC stages, and protocol framing logic for narrow-band radios. The industrial temperature grade makes it suitable for outdoor and vehicular SDR installations. Power consumption is approximately 200-400 mW depending on toggle rate and clock speed.
Recommandé
Legacy Communication Protocol Bridges (RS-232/422/485, CAN, SPI, I2C)
The EP1C6T144I8 is often used as a multi-protocol bridge chip in industrial gateways, translating between RS-232, RS-422/485, CAN, SPI, and I2C buses. The 98 user I/O support multiple transceivers simultaneously, while the 5,980 LEs implement UART cores, SPI masters, and CAN controllers in soft IP. Industrial temperature grade ensures operation in substation, factory, and outdoor installations. Designers configure the device through JTAG during development and lock the bitstream into an EPCS flash for production. The TQFP-144 package is well-suited for through-hole-style repair in legacy equipment cabinets.
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Educational Development Boards and FPGA Training Platforms
The EP1C6T144I8 is a staple on university and hobbyist FPGA development boards because its TQFP-144 package allows students to inspect solder joints and probe signals with standard 0.1-inch headers. The 5,980 LEs provide enough capacity for teaching CPU design, DSP algorithms, and digital communication concepts without overwhelming beginners. Quartus II Web Edition (free) supports the entire Cyclone family, so students can develop on EP1C6 boards and migrate the same code to Cyclone IV E or Cyclone 10 LP for their final projects. The part's low cost (relative to newer families) makes it ideal for classroom-laboratory budgets, and the mature toolchain has extensive tutorial materials available.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP1C6T144I7N | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144C8 | EP1C6T144C7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Industrial | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Speed Grade | 8 | 7 (slower) | 8 | 8 | 7 (slower) |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 |
| Maximum User I/O | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
| Approximate Unit Price (qty 1) | $38.50 | $36-40 | $32-36 | $32-36 | $30-34 |
Principaux différenciateurs
- First-generation Cyclone with mature toolchain and abundant IP (vs EP4CE6E22C8N (Cyclone IV E))
- Industrial temperature grade at TQFP-144 footprint (vs EP1C6T144C8 (commercial grade))
- Same 5,980 LE die as the Cyclone family (vs EP1C3T144 family (3,000 LE Cyclone))
Notes de conception
EP1C6T144I8 requires 3 separate supply rails: VCCINT at 1.5V for the core, VCCIO1-4 at 1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V for I/O banks, and an optional 2.5V PLL analog supply. Use low-ESR ceramic decoupling (0.1uF plus 10uF bulk) within 5mm of each VCC pin. According to the Cyclone datasheet, the device uses an internal linear regulator to derive core power, but VCCINT must still be supplied externally. Estimate ICCINT at ~100-300 mA depending on toggle rate and clock frequency; budget 500 mA total to be safe.
The 144-pin TQFP has a 1.0 mm lead pitch and 0.6 mm lead width - achievable with standard 4/4 mil (0.1/0.1 mm) SMT capability. Use a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane under the device for signal integrity and thermal dissipation. JTAG and configuration pins (TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0, MSEL0-2) must be brought to test points or a JTAG header for in-circuit programming. Unused I/O pins should be left floating per Altera's recommendation; tying them low can increase ICCINT.
Three common pitfalls with EP1C6T144I8 designs: (1) Forgetting to connect MSEL[2:0] before power-up - the configuration mode is undefined and the device will not enumerate. (2) Driving JTAG signals from a 5V host when VCCIO is 3.3V - use a level shifter or set VCCIO to 3.3V and use 3.3V JTAG. (3) Using 5V signals directly on a 3.3V VCCIO bank - the absolute maximum I/O voltage is VCCIO+0.5V, so 5V on a 3.3V bank will damage the part. Use external level shifters (TXS0108E, SN74LVTH245) for 5V legacy interfaces.
LVDS pairs on the EP1C6T144I8 require 100-ohm differential termination between the LVDS pins. Route LVDS pairs with matched lengths (within 20 mil / 0.5 mm) and 100-ohm differential impedance. Avoid routing LVDS over plane splits - return path discontinuities cause common-mode noise that degrades signal integrity. For high-speed DDR interfaces using SSTL18 or SSTL2, follow the Altera Cyclone board design guidelines for skew matching (within 50 ps) and reference-voltage decoupling.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant per distributor listings; lead-free per Altera/Intel product family. Halogen-free status not explicitly published in datasheets reviewed - listed as unknown. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications consider Cyclone IV EQ or Cyclone V EQ automotive-grade variants. Lifecycle status: NRND per Intel/Altera product family classification.