EP1C6T144C7 - Cyclone FPGA 5980 Logic Elements 144-LQFP
MPN: EP1C6T144C7 ✗ Akhir HidupEP1C6T144C7 Ringkasan
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) interconnected via a programmable routing fabric. The Cyclone family sits within Altera's mid-density product hierarchy, between the smaller Cyclone II entry parts and the higher-end Stratix devices. FPGAs enable designers to implement custom digital logic, glue logic, and parallel processing functions that can be reconfigured after PCB assembly, making them distinct from fixed-function ASICs and from CPLDs that target simpler glue-logic tasks.
Key features include 5,980 logic elements distributed across 598 logic array blocks (LABs), 92,160 bits of embedded RAM, two phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, and 98 user I/O pins supporting LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and differential I/O standards. The device integrates dedicated 18 x 18 hardware multipliers that support DSP functions such as FIR filters and video processing without consuming general-purpose logic.
The Cyclone architecture combines a four-input look-up-table logic element with embedded memory blocks, multiplier blocks, and PLL clock networks. The 130 nm process node balances cost and performance, with the TQFP-144 package providing a low-cost plastic platform suitable for prototype and moderate-volume production where BGA packages would be uneconomical.
Typical applications include industrial control, video processing, consumer electronics, communications glue logic, and educational prototyping boards. The combination of moderate logic capacity, embedded multipliers, and a low-cost TQFP package makes the EP1C6T144C7 particularly suitable for designs transitioning from discrete logic or CPLD-based implementations.
When designing with this device, ensure the Quartus II design software is used (legacy versions support the original Cyclone family), and verify that the 1.5 V core supply is well-decoupled with bulk and high-frequency ceramic capacitors placed close to the VCCINT pins.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, and design notes that complement the original Altera datasheet for engineers maintaining legacy Cyclone I designs.
Alternatif penggantian untuk EP1C6T144C7 — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.
Variasi di dalam seri ini
Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EP1C6T144C7 (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Configuration Modes.
EP1C6T144C7N
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP1C6T144C6
✅ Drop-In✓ Ada di Gudang
$16.4 / Satuan
Lihat Datasheet →EP1C6T144C6N
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP1C6T144I7
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP1C6T144I7N
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP1C6T144C8
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak DisahkanKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP1C6T144C8N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak DisahkanKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP1C6T144C7 Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 598 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| User I/O Pins | 98 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 20 |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.5 V |
| I/O Voltage Tolerance | 3.3 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 320 MHz |
| Paket | 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Suhu Kerja | 0C to +85C (Commercial) |
Konfigurasi Pin EP1C6T144C7
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 7 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 21 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 22 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 32 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 37 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 45 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 46 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 53 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 59 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 67 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 68 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 75 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 81 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 89 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 90 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 97 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 103 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 111 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 112 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 122 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 128 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 138 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
Aplikasi Umum
EP1C6T144C7 cocok untuk 7 aplikasis: Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Video Processing and Image Pipeline, Communications Glue Logic and Protocol Bridging, Educational FPGA Prototyping and Development Boards, Consumer Audio and Display Processing, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End, Legacy Avionics and Aerospace Subsystems.
Industrial Control and Factory Automation
The EP1C6T144C7 is well suited to industrial control PLC and motion controller designs because its 5,980 logic elements plus 20 dedicated 18x18 hardware multipliers support encoder decoding, PID control loops, and stepper/servo drive interfaces within a single device. The 92,160 bits of embedded RAM buffer data tables and lookup waveforms without external SRAM. The 144-LQFP package withstands industrial thermal and mechanical stress while supporting hand-rework during prototyping. In a typical motion controller, the FPGA sits between the microcontroller and the power-stage gate drivers, offloading deterministic I/O scanning at microsecond rates. Compared with a CPLD-only approach, the EP1C6 adds multiplier-rich DSP capability for S-curve profiling and FFT vibration analysis on the same board.
Direkomendasikan
Video Processing and Image Pipeline
The EP1C6T144C7 fits entry-level video processing pipelines such as camera-link frame grabbers, NTSC/PAL video overlay generators, and VGA-format scalers. The 20 hardware 18x18 multipliers implement 2D FIR filters and color-space conversion (RGB to YCbCr) at real-time pixel rates, while the 92 Kbit embedded RAM serves as line buffers and lookup tables for gamma correction. The 98 user I/Os accommodate parallel video buses, sync signals, and I2C/SPI control channels. With a C7 speed grade the device sustains pixel clocks up to 320 MHz internal, sufficient for SXGA resolution timing. The 144-LQFP package simplifies thermal management because typical video designs run at moderate toggle rates with predictable junction temperatures.
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Communications Glue Logic and Protocol Bridging
The EP1C6T144C7 is widely deployed as a glue-logic bridge between ASSP devices that lack compatible interfaces - for example, translating between SPI, I2S, UART, and parallel bus protocols in telecom and networking equipment. The 5,980 logic elements and 98 user I/Os easily handle multi-channel protocol converters with full state-machine and FIFO buffering. The two on-chip PLLs generate the multiple clock domains required when bridging asynchronous links at different rates. Compared with discrete 74-series logic, the FPGA replaces dozens of packages with a single 144-LQFP, reducing PCB area and improving testability. Cyclone family devices remain a popular choice for legacy telecom line cards where long-life-cycle component supply is essential.
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Educational FPGA Prototyping and Development Boards
Universities and hobbyists use the EP1C6T144C7 in teaching labs because the 144-LQFP package supports 0.5 mm-pitch hand-soldering for student projects and breakout boards. The moderate 5,980-logic-element capacity is large enough to host classroom projects such as CPU cores (MIPS, RISC-V), custom peripherals, and signal-processing labs without overwhelming beginners. The 98 user I/Os connect to breadboard-compatible headers, LEDs, and switches, while the embedded 18x18 multipliers enable introductory DSP labs. The mature Quartus II 13.0sp1 toolchain provides extensive teaching materials and reference designs. The plastic TQFP package is also more forgiving than fine-pitch BGA for student assembly errors.
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Consumer Audio and Display Processing
The EP1C6T144C7 handles consumer audio processing tasks such as multi-channel digital audio routing, sample-rate conversion glue, and HDMI/DisplayPort sideband-channel handling in mid-range A/V receivers and set-top boxes. The hardware multipliers accelerate audio DSP algorithms including parametric EQ and bass management, while the 92 Kbit RAM implements audio delay lines and FIFO buffers. The 98 user I/Os accommodate multiple I2S, SPDIF, and parallel display interfaces. The 1.5 V core and 3.3 V-tolerant I/Os are well suited to consumer 3.3 V power rails, simplifying the bill of materials. Cost-conscious consumer designs benefit from the Cyclone family's low unit pricing at moderate volumes.
Direkomendasikan
Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End
The EP1C6T144C7 is used in benchtop test equipment such as logic analyzers, protocol exercisers, and programmable stimulus generators where its hardware multipliers implement waveform arithmetic and its 98 user I/Os drive or sample many channels in parallel. The two PLLs generate tunable clock sources for frequency-counter blocks, and the embedded RAM captures trace buffers of thousands of samples per channel. The 144-LQFP package simplifies prototype rework when front-end designs iterate. Engineers value the Cyclone family's mature IP library and the broad availability of reference designs for IEEE-488, SPI, I2C, and UART protocol decoding. Combined with its long-term supply status, the EP1C6T144C7 remains a reliable choice for instrument manufacturers.
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Legacy Avionics and Aerospace Subsystems
Avionics subsystems with DO-254 design heritage requirements still qualify the EP1C6T144C7 for retrofit and line-replaceable unit production where re-certification of newer FPGAs would be costly. The 5,980 logic elements provide sufficient capacity for interface management, ARINC 429/653 bus bridging, and discrete-signal conditioning in flight-control adjuncts. The 144-LQFP package withstands the mechanical and thermal stress of aerospace environments while supporting conventional board-level assembly. Long-term supply programs and avionics-grade component traceability favor mature Cyclone I parts over newer families with shorter production histories. Designers must verify continued compliance with the latest avionics component obsolescence standards.
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Ringkasan Produk Direkomendasikan
Data referensi engineering untuk EP1C6T144C7 — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EP1C6T144C7N | EP1C6T144C6 | EP1C6T144C6N | EP1C6T144I7 | EP1C6T144I7N | EP1C6T144C8 | EP1C6T144C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera Corporation (Intel) | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation |
| Speed Grade | C7 (~320 MHz) | C7 - same | C6 (slower) | C6 (slower) | C7 - same | C7 - same | C8 (faster) | C8 (faster) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) |
| Pb-free / RoHS | No (SnPb finish) | Yes (Pb-free) | No (SnPb finish) | Yes (Pb-free) | No (SnPb finish) | Yes (Pb-free) | No (SnPb finish) | Yes (Pb-free) |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 - same | 5,980 - same | 5,980 - same | 5,980 - same | 5,980 - same | 5,980 - same | 5,980 - same |
| Embedded RAM | 92,160 bits | 92,160 bits - same | 92,160 bits - same | 92,160 bits - same | 92,160 bits - same | 92,160 bits - same | 92,160 bits - same | 92,160 bits - same |
| User I/O Pins | 98 | 98 - same | 98 - same | 98 - same | 98 - same | 98 - same | 98 - same | 98 - same |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete (legacy) | Obsolete (legacy) | Obsolete (legacy) | Obsolete (legacy) | Obsolete (legacy) | Obsolete (legacy) | Obsolete (legacy) | Obsolete (legacy) |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Mid-density Cyclone I original with 5,980 LEs in low-cost 144-LQFP (vsEP1C3T144C8 (smaller Cyclone I, 2,910 LEs))
- Industrial-temperature variant available for harsh environments (vsEP1C6T144C7 (commercial 0C to +85C))
- Pb-free terminal-finish option for modern compliance programs (vsEP1C6T144C7 (SnPb finish, non-RoHS))
Catatan Desain
The EP1C6T144C7 requires separate VCCINT (1.5 V core) and VCCIO (per-bank I/O supply at 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V) rails. Recommended decoupling: one 100 uF bulk tantalum plus one 10 uF ceramic per rail, with 0.1 uF and 0.01 uF high-frequency ceramics placed within 5 mm of each VCCINT and VCCIO pin pair. Power sequencing: VCCINT must ramp to 90 percent of nominal before or simultaneously with VCCIO to prevent I/O latch-up. Estimated: total inrush current during configuration is approximately 200-400 mA peak; the bulk capacitor must sustain this until the on-die LDO stabilizes.
The 144-LQFP at 0.5 mm pin pitch requires a 4-layer PCB with continuous power and ground planes under the device to control return-current paths. All VCCINT and VCCIO pins must be tied to their respective planes through short vias (less than 5 mm length). Configuration mode pins (MSEL0, MSEL1) require external 1 kohm pull-up or pull-down resistors to select AS, PS, JTAG, or Fast Passive Parallel configuration. Differential clock inputs (CLK0-CLK3) must be length-matched within 25 mils and routed over a continuous ground reference to control impedance. Estimated: at 100 MHz toggle rates the device draws approximately 300-500 mA from VCCINT in typical designs.
Do not substitute the EP1C6T144C7 with Cyclone II, III, or IV parts in the same package footprint - pinout and configuration scheme differ. Quartus Prime (modern releases) does not include the Cyclone I device library; you must use Quartus II 13.0sp1 or earlier for compilation, which runs only on 32-bit Windows or Linux. The EP1C6 does not support live configuration updates the way Cyclone IV does; bit-stream updates require a full reconfiguration cycle. When designing for the industrial temp range, order the EP1C6T144I7N suffix rather than attempting to screen commercial parts. Estimated: a typical 60-70 percent logic-utilization design runs at 100-150 MHz internal frequency with proper timing closure.
Informasi Konformitas
EP1C6T144C7 is non-RoHS (SnPb terminal finish); the N-suffix EP1C6T144C7N is the Pb-free RoHS-compliant variant per JAK Electronics comparison data. Reach SVHC compliance assumed based on legacy component status; halogen-free status unknown for this specific date code. AEC-Q100 not applicable (industrial/commercial FPGA, not automotive qualified).