EP1C6T144I7N - Cyclone FPGA, 5,980 LEs, 144-LQFP | Intel
MPN: EP1C6T144I7N ✗ Akhir HidupEP1C6T144I7N Ringkasan
What is an FPGA? An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor IC whose logic fabric, interconnect, and I/O cells can be reconfigured in-circuit to implement arbitrary digital functions. FPGAs sit between fixed-function ASICs and software-driven microcontrollers in the design hierarchy: more flexible than an ASIC, faster and more deterministic than a CPU. The Cyclone family specifically targets consumer, industrial, and communication applications where low unit cost and low static power matter more than raw logic density or transceivers.
Key features of the EP1C6T144I7N include 5,980 LEs organized into 598 logic array blocks (LABs), 92,160 bits of embedded M4K RAM (twenty 4-Kbit blocks), 2 PLLs with up to eight output clocks each, and 98 user I/Os arranged across 4 I/O banks supporting LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and LVDS I/O standards. The device supports configuration via active serial (AS), passive serial (PS), and JTAG modes with EPCS configuration devices.
Typical applications include digital signal processing front-ends, video bridging and image processing pipelines, industrial control and machine interfaces, automotive infotainment and body electronics, communication protocol bridging (UART/SPI/I2C to parallel buses), and glue-logic replacement in legacy systems. The wide operating temperature range (-40 °C to +100 °C for the I7 industrial speed grade) and surface-mount TQFP-144 footprint make it suitable for both consumer and industrial PCB designs.
When designing with the EP1C6T144I7N, note that the I7 speed grade is the slowest industrial grade available; for designs that close timing marginally, the I8 speed grade (EP1C6T144I8N) provides about 20% higher Fmax at higher cost. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatif penggantian untuk EP1C6T144I7N — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EP1C6T144I7N (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Family, Operating Temperature.
EP1C6T144C8N
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Lihat Datasheet →EP1C6T144I7N Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Series | Cyclone |
| Family | Cyclone (1st generation) |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 598 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| Embedded RAM Blocks | 20 x M4K (4 Kbit each) |
| PLLs | 2 |
| User I/O Pins | 98 |
| I/O Banks | 4 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| I/O Voltage | 1.5 V to 3.3 V |
| Maximum LVDS Pairs | 64 |
| Paket | 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) |
| Suhu Kerja | -40 °C to +100 °C |
| Speed Grade | I7 (industrial, slowest) |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 0.13 μm SRAM |
| Configuration Modes | AS, PS, JTAG |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
| Level MSL | 3 (168 hours) |
Konfigurasi Pin EP1C6T144I7N
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
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| Pin produk 12 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 13 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
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| Pin produk 18 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 19 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 20 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
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| Pin produk 32 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 33 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 34 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
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| Pin produk 38 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 39 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 40 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
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| Pin produk 52 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 53 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 55 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
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| Pin produk 58 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 59 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
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| Pin produk 71 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 72 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 73 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 74 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
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| Pin produk 78 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 79 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 80 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
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| Pin produk 91 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 93 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
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| Pin produk 97 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 98 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 99 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 101 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
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| Pin produk 112 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 113 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
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| Pin produk 118 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 119 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
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| Pin produk 131 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 133 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pin produk 134 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 135 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 136 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 137 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 138 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 139 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 140 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin produk 141 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin produk 142 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin produk 143 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin produk 144 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low reset) |
Aplikasi Umum
EP1C6T144I7N cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Industrial Control and Machine Interfaces, Digital Signal Processing Front-Ends, Video Bridging and Image Processing, Communication Protocol Bridging, Automotive Infotainment and Body Electronics, Glue-Logic Replacement in Legacy Systems.
Industrial Control and Machine Interfaces
The EP1C6T144I7N fits industrial control applications because of its -40 °C to +100 °C industrial temperature range, 98 user I/Os for sensor and actuator interfacing, and 5,980 LEs sufficient for state-machine and protocol-bridging logic. Its 2 PLLs support multi-clock domains common in motor-control loops, and the 144-LQFP package is hand-solderable for prototyping. The device replaces discrete glue logic in PLCs, HMI panels, and motor drives. Compared to a microcontroller, it offers deterministic parallel processing for hard-real-time control loops where deterministic latency matters more than sequential code execution.
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Digital Signal Processing Front-Ends
The EP1C6T144I7N suits DSP front-end tasks such as digital filtering, FFT pre-processing, and sample-rate conversion where parallel logic is faster than a sequential DSP chip. With 20 M4K RAM blocks totaling 92 Kbits, it provides on-chip data buffering for streaming audio or video samples. The 2 PLLs generate multiple sample-rate clocks from a single reference, and 98 I/Os support parallel ADC/DAC interfaces. Engineers typically use it in sonar pre-processors, audio codec bridges, and ultrasonic ranging systems.
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Video Bridging and Image Processing
The EP1C6T144I7N handles video-format bridging between cameras, displays, and processors. Its 64 LVDS pairs enable direct connection to flat-panel display interfaces and high-speed image sensors, while the 92 Kbits of block RAM serve as line buffers for video scaling and color-space conversion. With 5,980 LEs, designs can implement deinterlacers, scalers, and chroma-key overlays in a single chip. The industrial temperature rating suits outdoor kiosks and digital signage.
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Communication Protocol Bridging
The EP1C6T144I7N acts as a multi-protocol bridge between UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and parallel buses in industrial and embedded networks. Its 5,980 LEs support simultaneous operation of several protocol engines without timing collisions, while 92 Kbits of block RAM buffer packet payloads. The 2 PLLs regenerate clocks for each downstream interface, and 98 user I/Os accommodate multiple connectors. Typical use cases include UART-to-SPI bridges, CAN gateways, and legacy-to-modern bus converters.
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Automotive Infotainment and Body Electronics
Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the EP1C6T144I7N's industrial temperature range allows it to serve non-safety-critical automotive applications such as infotainment head-units, instrument clusters, and body controllers in non-safety roles. Its 64 LVDS pairs drive automotive LCD panels, and 5,980 LEs implement audio routing, CAN/LIN bridging, and graphic overlays. The 144-LQFP package handles the mechanical shock and vibration of vehicle environments. For safety-critical ADAS or chassis systems, an AEC-Q100 part is required.
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Glue-Logic Replacement in Legacy Systems
The EP1C6T144I7N is widely used to replace discrete 74-series logic chips, PALs, and GALs in legacy equipment where a hardware redesign is impractical. A single FPGA replaces dozens of small logic ICs, reducing board area and power consumption while adding reprogrammability for late-stage design changes. Its 98 user I/Os and 5,980 LEs accommodate most glue-logic retrofits, and the 144-LQFP footprint allows mechanical drop-in on legacy through-hole adapter boards. Engineers use it to extend product life without PCB respins.
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Ringkasan Produk Direkomendasikan
Data referensi engineering untuk EP1C6T144I7N — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144I8N | EP1C6T144I7 | EP1C6T144I6N | EP1C6T144C7N | EP1C6T144C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-144 (22x22 mm) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 |
| Speed Grade | I7 (industrial, slowest) | C8 (commercial, fastest) | I8 (industrial, faster) | I7 (industrial, same) | I6 (industrial, slower) | C7 (commercial) | C6 (commercial, slowest) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 |
| User I/Os | 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 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Industrial temperature range with slowest speed grade for power-optimized designs (vsEP1C6T144C8N)
- Lower-cost option with same silicon as C7 grade (vsEP1C6T144C7N)
- Compact TQFP-144 footprint for hand-solderable prototyping (vsEP1C6Q240I7N)
Catatan Desain
The EP1C6T144I7N requires three power rails: 1.5 V VCCINT for the core logic, 1.5 V to 3.3 V VCCIO for the I/O banks (set per bank), and 3.3 V VCCPD for configuration/pre-charge. Decoupling requires at least eight 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the VCCINT pins, plus bulk capacitors (47 µF to 100 µF tantalum or polymer) on each rail. During configuration, VCCINT must ramp monotonically from 0 V to 1.5 V within 100 ms; failure to meet this can corrupt the configuration bitstream. Estimated: core current draw at 200 MHz internal operation with typical utilization (~30% LEs) is around 100 mA, peaking near 250 mA for full-utilization designs.
Route all four PLL power pins (VCC_PLL1, VCC_PLL2, GNDA_PLL1, GNDA_PLL2) with dedicated analog ground and power islands. Place 0.1 µF and 10 µF decoupling within 3 mm of each PLL pin to minimize jitter. For LVDS differential pairs, maintain 100 Ω differential impedance and match lengths within 0.5 mm. The 144-LQFP package has a 0.5 mm pitch and benefits from 4-layer PCBs with continuous ground and power planes under the device.
The I7 speed grade is the slowest industrial option and may fail timing closure for designs that compile cleanly at C8 commercial grade. Always benchmark the timing-critical path with the Quartus TimeQuest analyzer at the I7 grade before committing to layout. Another common pitfall is mixing VCCIO standards across banks without verifying bank-voltage conflicts - mixing 3.3 V LVCMOS and 2.5 V SSTL in adjacent banks requires per-bank voltage regulators. Finally, the device is now obsolete; long-term production designs should migrate to the Cyclone IV E family (EP4CE6E144) for active lifecycle support.
Informasi Konformitas
RoHS compliant per Intel/Altera product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - do not use in safety-critical automotive systems.