EP1C12F324C8N - Cyclone FPGA, 12K LE, 324-BGA | Intel / Altera
部品番号: EP1C12F324C8N ⚠ ラストタイムバイ| 数量 | 単価 | 小計 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $89.5 | $89.50 |
| 10 | $78.2 | $782.00 |
| 100 | $67 | $6,700.00 |
| 500 | $58.4 | $29,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $51.75 | $51,750.00 |
EP1C12F324C8N 概要
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that lets engineers implement arbitrary digital circuits through a configuration bitstream. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy: ASIC < Gate Array < CPLD < FPGA, with FPGAs offering the highest logic density, the richest I/O fabric, and the largest embedded memory and DSP block count. They are used whenever time-to-market, design flexibility, or low-volume custom logic outweighs the per-unit cost advantage of a mask-programmed ASIC.
Key features include 12,060 logic elements organized into 1,206 LABs (Logic Array Blocks), 239,616 bits of M4K embedded memory, 12 dedicated 18x18 hardware multipliers suited for DSP pipelines, two PLLs with four outputs for clock synthesis, and 249 general-purpose I/O pins supporting LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and LVDS signaling. The 324-ball FineLine BGA package offers a compact 19 mm x 19 mm footprint with 1.0 mm pitch, suited for high-density PCBs.
The Cyclone architecture pairs a four-input LUT-based logic fabric with columnar memory and multiplier blocks. Distributed and M4K memory can be configured as single-port, dual-port, or shift-register RAM with byte-enable support. Configuration is volatile SRAM-based, requiring an external configuration device such as the EPCS4 or EPCS16 serial flash to load the bitstream at power-up. The Quartus II design suite (legacy releases 7.x–13.0sp1 are recommended for Cyclone I) handles synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, telecom interface bridges, video processing pipelines, low-cost protocol converters (UART/SPI/I2C bridging), and educational FPGA platforms. The 1.5 V core, 130 nm process, and Cyclone I feature set target cost-sensitive, mid-complexity designs that do not require transceivers or hard processor cores.
When designing with this device, plan a serial configuration PROM (EPCS4, EPCS8, or EPCS16) and proper decoupling—100 nF at every VCC pin plus 33 µF bulk—to ensure clean SRAM-based configuration. Use the Quartus II Pin Planner to assign LVDS pairs on differential-capable I/O banks.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone I alternatives, and practical Quartus II design notes not found in the legacy Altera Cyclone Device Handbook.
ドロップイン代替品: EP1C12F324C8N — 同一パッケージでピン互換。PCBの作り直しが必要な異なるパッケージの部品は除外されています。
このシリーズのバリエーション
同一シリーズでドロップイン互換のモデル: EP1C12F324C8N （同一形状・フットプリント） — 相違点: Package, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, Process Technology, RoHS Status.
クイック比較ツール — 並列比較する代替部品を選択:
EP1C12F324C7N
✅ ドロップイン✓ 在庫あり
$37.2 / 個
データシートを見る →EP1C12F324C8
✅ ドロップイン✓ 在庫あり
$21.5 / 個
データシートを見る →EP1C12F324C8L
✅ ドロップイン✓ 在庫あり
$23.4 / 個
データシートを見る →EP1C12F324I7N
✅ ドロップイン✓ 在庫あり
$52.1 / 個
データシートを見る →EP1C12F324C6N
✅ ドロップイン✓ 在庫あり
$22.1 / 個
データシートを見る →EP1C12F324C8N 最大定格＆電気的特性
| Family | Cyclone I |
| Number of Logic Elements | 12,060 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 1,206 |
| Total RAM Bits | 239,616 |
| Number of I/O Pins | 249 |
| Number of Multipliers (18x18) | 12 |
| Number of PLLs | 2 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 275 MHz |
| パッケージ | 324-BGA (FineLine BGA), 19 mm x 19 mm, 1.0 mm pitch |
| Speed Grade | 8 (C8) |
| 動作温度 | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) |
| 実装タイプ | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Lead-Free | Yes (N suffix) |
EP1C12F324C8N 324-bga (fineline bga), 19 mm x 19 mm, 1.0 mm pitch ピン配置ガイド
EP1C12F324C8N (324-bga (fineline bga), 19 mm x 19 mm, 1.0 mm pitch パッケージ) のピン配置。 このデジタルICには、GPIO、通信インターフェース (UART、SPI、I2C)、および電源ピンが含まれています。代替ピン機能と設定オプションについては、メーカーのデータシートを参照してください。組み込みシステム設計とPCBレイアウトに不可欠です。
詳細なピン配置データはありません: EP1C12F324C8N.
詳細は データシート をご参照ください。
主な用途
EP1C12F324C8N の用途: 6 件s: Industrial Motor Control (FOC/PWM), Telecom Interface Bridge (TDM-to-IP), Video Processing / Image Pipeline, Low-Cost Protocol Converter (UART/SPI/I2C Bridging), Educational FPGA Development Platform, Test & Measurement Front-End Logic.
Industrial Motor Control (FOC/PWM)
The EP1C12F324C8N is well matched to multi-axis industrial motor control. Its 12 dedicated 18x18 hardware multipliers handle the Park/Clark transforms and SVPWM modulations required for Field-Oriented Control of three-phase AC motors, while the two PLLs synthesize high-resolution carrier frequencies from a single crystal reference. The 249 user I/O of the 324-FBGA package interface encoder feedback, isolated gate-driver signals, and CAN/RS-485 peripherals without external muxing. The 1.5 V core at 275 MHz leaves sufficient timing margin for closed-loop update rates of 16 kHz or higher.
おすすめ
Telecom Interface Bridge (TDM-to-IP)
In legacy T1/E1-to-Ethernet gateway designs, the EP1C12F324C8N provides the 12,060 logic elements required to time-slot demult multiplex TDM streams into packet payloads. The 239,616-bit M4K memory fabric buffers payload frames with low-latency dual-port access, and the two PLLs derive 1.544/2.048 MHz trunk clocks from a 25 MHz reference. LVDS-capable I/O banks simplify direct connection to LIU (Line Interface Unit) transceivers without external level shifters, while JTAG configuration allows rapid firmware updates during field deployment.
おすすめ
Video Processing / Image Pipeline
The EP1C12F324C8N handles real-time video pixel processing such as deinterlacing, color space conversion (YCbCr-to-RGB), and basic edge enhancement for mid-resolution surveillance and industrial cameras. The 18x18 multipliers accelerate 2D FIR/box filter convolutions, while the 239 Kbit of M4K memory provides line buffers for pipelined pixel streams at standard-definition and 720p resolutions. The 324-FBGA's 1.0 mm pitch footprint enables compact camera-board layouts and exposes 249 I/O for parallel RGB, BT.656, or MIPI-CSI bridge interfaces.
おすすめ
Low-Cost Protocol Converter (UART/SPI/I2C Bridging)
Embedded systems frequently need to bridge between asynchronous UART streams, multi-slave SPI buses, and I2C peripherals, and the EP1C12F324C8N is a cost-effective host. The 12,060 logic elements implement multiple soft UART cores plus I2C/SPI master controllers in parallel, while the two PLLs derive precise baud-rate clocks from a single crystal source. The 324-FBGA package exposes 249 user I/O, sufficient for bridging 8–12 simultaneous serial channels without external muxing, and the Quartus II IP library provides free UART, SPI, and I2C cores.
おすすめ
Educational FPGA Development Platform
The EP1C12F324C8N is a teaching favorite because the 12,060 logic elements, 12 hardware multipliers, and 249 I/O of the 324-FBGA exercise every key Quartus II concept: synthesis, place-and-route, SignalTap II debugging, and TimeQuest timing analysis. The 275 MHz headroom supports classroom exercises in pipelined multipliers, soft-core CPUs (Nios II/e), and custom peripherals over the 249 available I/O. The mature Cyclone I device support means Quartus II 13.0sp1 Web Edition handles the entire development flow for free with no license fees.
おすすめ
Test & Measurement Front-End Logic
The EP1C12F324C8N's 12 dedicated 18x18 multipliers make it effective for implementing FIR filtering, FFT butterfly operations, and digital down-conversion stages in benchtop T&M equipment. The 239,616 bits of M4K memory hold FFT window tables and decimation filters, while the 324-FBGA package's 249 I/O support parallel LVDS sampling of multi-channel ADC front-ends at rates up to 250 MHz. The two PLLs generate precise ADC sampling clocks and DDS tuning words from a single external TCXO reference.
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おすすめ製品の概要
エンジニアリング参考データ: EP1C12F324C8N — 比較、設計ガイダンス、コンプライアンス情報。
選定ガイド
代替品との比較
| パラメータ | この製品 | EP1C12F324C7N | EP1C12F324C8 | EP1C12F324C8L | EP1C12F324I7N | EP1C12F324C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | 324-FBGA (FineLine BGA) | 324-FBGA (FineLine BGA) - same | 324-FBGA (FineLine BGA) - same | 324-FBGA (FineLine BGA) - same | 324-FBGA (FineLine BGA) - same | 324-FBGA (FineLine BGA) - same |
| Speed Grade | C8 | C7 (faster) | C8 (same) | C8 (same) | I7 | C6 (fastest) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (Industrial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) |
| Lead-Free | Yes (N suffix) | Yes | No (SnPb finish) | Yes (L suffix) | Yes | Yes |
| Number of Logic Elements | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 |
| Number of User I/O | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 |
| Total RAM Bits | 239,616 | 239,616 | 239,616 | 239,616 | 239,616 | 239,616 |
| Number of Multipliers (18x18) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Number of PLLs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
主な差別化要因
- Lowest-cost lead-free C8 Cyclone I in 324-FBGA （vs EP1C12F324C7N)
- RoHS-compliant Pb-free ball finish （vs EP1C12F324C8)
- Commercial temperature range only （vs EP1C12F324I7N)
設計ノート
Estimated: At default 12,060 LE utilization (~70% of logic), 50% toggle rate, and 275 MHz core clock, ICCINT for the EP1C12F324C8N is approximately 300–500 mA on VCCINT (1.5 V). Add 33 µF bulk tantalum plus 100 nF ceramic decoupling adjacent to every VCC pin and VCCA_PLL pin. VCCIO current scales with the number of driven LVCMOS/LVDS outputs; size each VCCIO bank independently and consider a ferrite if a bank drives a mix of 3.3 V and 2.5 V loads.
The 324-FineLine BGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires either an 8-layer stack-up with micro-vias or a 6-layer stack-up with HDI (laser-drilled) vias. Match trace lengths within each LVDS pair to within 150 mil to satisfy the Cyclone I LVDS skew budget. Route the JTAG TCK signal as a 50 Ω microstrip guarded by VCCIO on each side and provide a 4.7 kΩ pull-up on TCK, TMS, TDI, and a 4.7 kΩ pull-down on TDO.
Do not attempt to configure the EP1C12F324C8N with a Cyclone II/III/IV/V bitstream—Cyclone I uses a unique bitstream format that is incompatible with newer families. Retain a Quartus II 13.0sp1 (or older) toolchain for Cyclone I projects because Quartus Prime has dropped Cyclone I device support. MSEL[3..0] pins must be tied correctly for the desired configuration mode (AS = 010, JTAG = 101) before nCONFIG rises.
コンプライアンス情報
RoHS compliant indicated by 'N' suffix per Altera ordering convention. REACH SVHC declarations available from Intel product compliance portal. AEC-Q100 not applicable for FPGA logic devices.
