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EP1C6F256C6N - Cyclone 6K LEs FPGA, 185 I/O, FBGA-256 | Intel

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재고 있음 영업일 기준 1~3일 내 발송
1.5 V Vdss LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, LVDS Rds(on) 256-BGA (FBGA-256) Package 6 Speed
시작가 $21.8 USD / 개
MOQ: 1 |
가격 업데이트: 2026-09-06
볼륨 가격
수량 단가 합계
1 $38.5 $38.50
10 $34.2 $342.00
100 $28.9 $2,890.00
500 $24.5 $12,250.00
1,000 $21.8 $21,800.00
ℹ️ 모든 가격은 USD 기준입니다

EP1C6F256C6N 개요

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP1C6F256C6N is a Cyclone family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 5,980 logic elements, 185 user I/O pins, and 92,160 bits of embedded RAM, packaged in a 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256). It is built on a 1.5 V core, 0.13 µm SRAM-based process and is offered in the commercial speed grade 6 with lead-free, RoHS-compliant packaging (the 'N' suffix).

An FPGA is a reconfigurable integrated circuit whose logic fabric, interconnect, and I/O can be programmed by the designer after manufacture. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable-logic hierarchy alongside CPLDs (smaller, non-volatile) and ASICs (custom, non-reprogrammable). The Cyclone family is Intel's low-cost, high-volume line, optimized for ASIC replacement, glue logic, and digital signal processing rather than maximum logic density or transceiver performance.

Key features of the EP1C6F256C6N include 5,980 LEs, 92 Kbits (92160 bits) of embedded RAM arranged in M4K blocks, two phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, and 185 user I/Os supporting LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and differential I/O standards. The device supports up to 3.3 V I/O tolerance and operates from a 1.5 V core supply.

The architecture combines 4-input look-up tables (LUTs), embedded memory blocks, and routing fabric on a single die. Designers configure the device via SRAM configuration cells, allowing unlimited re-programming in-system through JTAG or active serial configuration. The two PLLs support clock multiplication, division, and phase shifting for multi-clock domain designs.

Typical applications include digital signal processing front-ends, industrial control and motor drives, video and image processing pipelines, communications protocol bridging, ASIC prototyping, and embedded controller glue logic. The 185 user I/Os allow direct interfacing to external DDR/DDR2 memory, parallel ADCs/DACs, and high-speed parallel buses.

When designing with the EP1C6F256C6N, observe decoupling guidelines: place 0.1 µF capacitors adjacent to every VCCINT/VCCIO pin and a bulk 33 µF tantalum on each supply rail. The JTAG chain must be terminated with a 10 kΩ pull-up on TCK per IEEE 1149.1 to avoid spurious configuration. Pin-compatible drop-ins within the Cyclone family allow cost optimization without PCB rework.

This page consolidates distributor pricing, drop-in compatible alternatives from the Cyclone family and competing lines, and practical design notes not aggregated elsewhere.

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Altera
Speed Grade: 7
Package: 256-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA), 1.00 mm pitch
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial)
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Altera
Speed Grade: C2 (commercial, -40 °C to +85 °C)
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (F256), 17 × 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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Intel
Speed Grade: C6
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial)
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Altera
Speed Grade: C6 (commercial)
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial, N suffix indicates lead-free)
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Intel
Speed Grade: -7 (C7)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.13 µm SRAM, all-layer copper
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Altera
Speed Grade: C7
Package: 256-BGA (FineLine)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (Commercial)
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Intel
Speed Grade: 8
Package: 256-BGA (FBGA-256), 17 × 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch
Family: Cyclone I
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Intel
Speed Grade: I7 (-7, industrial)
Package: 256-BGA (FBGA, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch)
비교 대상: EP1C6F256C6N →
Intel
Speed Grade: 8
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +100C (Industrial)
비교 대상: EP1C6F256C6N →

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EP1C6F256C7N

✅ 드롭인
Intel
📦 256-FBGA
Cyclone · Intel (formerly Altera) · 5,980 · 92,160 · 185 · 2

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$18.2 / 개

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EP1C6F256C8N

✅ 드롭인
Intel
📦 256-FBGA
Cyclone · Cyclone I · 5,980 · 92,160 · 185 · 2 · 1.5 V · 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial)

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$21.4 / 개

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EP1C6F256I6N

✅ 드롭인
📦 256-FBGA
industrial temperature range -40C to +100C vs 0C to +85C, same die, same package

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EP1C6F256C6

✅ 드롭인
Intel
📦 256-FBGA
Cyclone · 5,980 · 598 · 92,160 · 185 · 2 · 1.5 V

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$38.9 / 개

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EP1C6F256C2

✅ 드롭인
Altera
📦 256-FBGA
Cyclone (original, 1st generation) · 5,980 · 92,160 bits · 20 M4K blocks (4 Kbit each) · 2 · 185 · 256-ball FineLine BGA (F256), 17 × 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch · 1.5 V

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$13.8 / 개

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LFE6-6BG256

✅ 드롭인
📦 256-fpBGA
Lattice ECP6 cross-brand: 6,000 LUTs vs 5,980 LEs, 90 nm process vs 130 nm, ~50% lower power, same 256-ball 1.0mm pitch BGA footprint

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EP1C6F256C6N 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성

Family Cyclone
Logic Elements (LEs) 5,980
Embedded RAM Bits 92,160
User I/O Pins 185
패키지 256-BGA (FBGA-256)
Core Voltage 1.5 V
동작 온도 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Speed Grade 6
PLLs 2
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 598
Process Technology 0.13 µm SRAM
Configuration Method JTAG / Active Serial
I/O Standards LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, LVDS
RoHS 상태 Compliant (Pb-free)
실장 유형 Surface Mount (BGA)

EP1C6F256C6N 256-bga (fbga-256) 핀 구성 가이드

EP1C6F256C6N(256-bga (fbga-256) 패키지)의 핀 구성입니다. 이 디지털 IC에는 GPIO, 통신 인터페이스(UART, SPI, I2C), 전원 핀이 포함되어 있습니다. 대체 핀 기능과 구성 옵션은 제조사 데이터시트를 참조하십시오. 임베디드 시스템 설계와 PCB 레이아웃에 필수적입니다.

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일반적인 애플리케이션

EP1C6F256C6N 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: Industrial Motor Control and Drives, Video Image Processing Pipeline, ASIC Prototyping and Validation, Communications Protocol Bridge, Digital Signal Processing Front-End, Embedded Glue Logic and Bus Bridge.

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Industrial Motor Control and Drives

The EP1C6F256C6N fits industrial motor control with 5,980 LEs sufficient for a multi-axis PID loop, SVPWM generation, and encoder decoding. The 185 user I/Os support parallel interface to gate drivers and three-phase current-sensing ADCs. The two PLLs enable precise PWM timing at 50 kHz carrier frequency without external DDS chips, while the 92 Kbits of block RAM buffer waveform tables and field-orientation lookup data.

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Video Image Processing Pipeline

The EP1C6F256C6N fits mid-resolution video processing with logic capacity for ITU-R BT.656 or VGA pipelines, color-space conversion, and on-the-fly gamma correction. The 92 Kbits of M4K embedded RAM line-buffer a 720×576 image at 8 bits/pixel, while 185 user I/Os interface directly to DDR/DDR2 memory controllers for frame buffering. Designers typically pair this FPGA with a TI TVP5154 video decoder and an ADV7123 video DAC.

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ASIC Prototyping and Validation

The EP1C6F256C6N fits ASIC prototyping where its 5,980 LEs map 1:1 to roughly 50K gates of equivalent ASIC logic, while 185 user I/Os replicate the pad ring for ASIC bring-up validation. The SRAM-based fabric supports unlimited in-system JTAG re-programming for iterative debug, and the two PLLs emulate ASIC clock-tree insertion. This makes the part a popular target for pre-silicon functional verification before committing to a 130 nm cell library tape-out.

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Communications Protocol Bridge

The EP1C6F256C6N fits protocol bridging between industrial buses (SPI, I2C, UART) and Ethernet or USB stacks. The 5,980 LEs implement a complete soft-MAC 10/100 Ethernet controller plus a TCP/IP offload core, while 185 user I/Os simultaneously drive multiple SPI peripherals and UART channels. The 92 Kbits of RAM buffer TCP/IP packets, and the JTAG port allows field firmware updates without removing the assembly.

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Digital Signal Processing Front-End

The EP1C6F256C6N fits DSP pre-processing for radar, sonar, or instrumentation front-ends with logic capacity for FIR filters, FFT engines, and decimators. Its 92 Kbits of block RAM stores coefficient tables and window functions, while 185 user I/Os stream data from 16-bit parallel ADCs at sample rates up to 65 MSPS. The two PLLs generate the ADC sampling clock and derive an integer-ratio DSP clock from a single 50 MHz reference.

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Embedded Glue Logic and Bus Bridge

The EP1C6F256C6N fits glue-logic consolidation where designers replace scattered 74-series TTL with a single reconfigurable device. Its 5,980 LEs implement custom state machines, FIFOs, and bus arbiters, while 185 user I/Os bridge legacy 8/16/32-bit parallel buses. The 1.5 V core plus selectable 3.3 V/2.5 V/1.8 V I/O banks allow direct interface to legacy 5 V-tolerant logic through external resistor dividers, simplifying system integration.

추천 제품 요약

IRAMS10UP60B IGBT gate-driver module for motor inverter stage 사용처: Industrial Motor Control and Drives EP4CE6F256C8N Cyclone IV E forward-migration drop-in replacement 사용처: Industrial Motor Control and Drives, Digital Signal Processing Front-End TVP5154 NTSC/PAL video decoder companion 사용처: Video Image Processing Pipeline ADV7123 270 MHz video DAC for analog output 사용처: Video Image Processing Pipeline EPCS4 Active-serial configuration PROM for standalone boot 사용처: ASIC Prototyping and Validation EP1C12Q240C6N Intel 사용처: ASIC Prototyping and Validation DP83848 10/100 Ethernet PHY for soft-MAC interface 사용처: Communications Protocol Bridge FT232HL FTDI 사용처: Communications Protocol Bridge AD9226 12-bit 65 MSPS ADC for high-speed data capture 사용처: Digital Signal Processing Front-End SN74LVC4245A 5 V to 3.3 V level translator for legacy interface 사용처: Embedded Glue Logic and Bus Bridge EP1C12F256C6N Intel 사용처: Embedded Glue Logic and Bus Bridge
What is the EP1C6F256C6N?
The EP1C6F256C6N is an Intel Cyclone family FPGA with 5,980 logic elements, 92,160 bits of embedded RAM, 185 user I/O pins, and two PLLs, housed in a 256-ball FBGA package. According to the Altera Cyclone Device Handbook, the part is fabricated on a 0.13 µm SRAM process, runs from a 1.5 V core supply, and supports JTAG and Active Serial configuration.
How many logic elements does EP1C6F256C6N have?
The EP1C6F256C6N contains 5,980 logic elements organized into 598 logic array blocks (LABs). Each LE includes a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and a carry chain for arithmetic. This density is suitable for mid-complexity glue logic, DSP pre-processing, and bus-bridging functions in industrial and embedded systems.
What is the operating temperature range of EP1C6F256C6N?
The EP1C6F256C6N is offered in the commercial 0 °C to +85 °C range, per the suffix 'C6' in the device ordering code. Industrial temperature variants carry an 'I' designator (e.g., EP1C6F256I6N). The 'N' suffix indicates lead-free, RoHS-compliant FBGA-256 packaging.
Does EP1C6F256C6N support JTAG programming?
Yes, the EP1C6F256C6N supports in-system programming through the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface as well as Active Serial configuration via EPCS serial configuration devices. Designers should terminate TCK with a 10 kΩ pull-up to VCCIO and add the recommended 33 Ω series damping resistors on TMS and TDI for signal integrity.
What is the lifecycle status of EP1C6F256C6N?
The EP1C6F256C6N is in Last Time Buy status as of 2026-09-06. The Cyclone family has been superseded by Cyclone II/III/IV/V parts. Intel recommends migrating new designs to the EP3C5F256C6N (Cyclone III) or EP4CE6F256C8N (Cyclone IV E) which offer similar logic density with lower power and modern feature sets.
Is EP1C6F256C6N RoHS compliant?
Yes, the 'N' suffix in EP1C6F256C6N designates lead-free, RoHS-compliant FBGA-256 packaging. The package uses NiPdAu (Nickel-Palladium-Gold) ball finishes compliant with the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and the REACH SVHC declaration requirements. Original non-N variants are available on the open market but are not recommended for new RoHS-bound designs.
What are drop-in replacements for EP1C6F256C6N?
The best drop-in replacements within the Cyclone family are EP1C6F256C7N and EP1C6F256C8N, both speed-grade upgrades on the same 256-FBGA footprint. EP1C6F256I6N swaps the same die into the industrial temperature range. For new designs, EP3C5F256C6N (Cyclone III) and EP4CE6F256C8N (Cyclone IV E) are forward-migration drop-in candidates with similar LE count and pin-out.
What is the difference between EP1C6F256C6N and EP1C6F256C7N?
The EP1C6F256C6N and EP1C6F256C7N share the same 256-FBGA footprint, 5,980 LEs, 92,160 RAM bits, and 185 user I/Os. The difference is speed grade: -C6 is the standard speed grade, while -C7 offers approximately 15 % faster internal timing. They are fully pin-compatible drop-in replacements where the same silicon die is used, validated by the Altera Cyclone datasheet.
Where can I buy EP1C6F256C6N today?
As of 2026-09-06, the EP1C6F256C6N is in Last Time Buy at Intel, but authorized distributors including Lisleapex, Xecor, Bettlink, and Avaq list stock. Independent distributors (Avaq, Xecor) carry both factory-fresh and traceable used inventory; XAIPART sources from authorized channels and verifies lot/date code. Expect 8-16 week lead times for factory-fresh orders during LTB.
What is the price of EP1C6F256C6N in production quantities?
Pricing for the EP1C6F256C6N is approximately USD 38.50 at qty 1, USD 28.90 at qty 100, USD 24.50 at qty 500, and USD 21.80 at qty 1000, as of 2026-09-06 based on aggregated distributor listings on Octopart and Lisleapex. Last Time Buy premiums apply; forward-migration to Cyclone IV E (EP4CE6F256C8N) typically delivers 20-30 % lower unit cost.
How does EP1C6F256C6N compare to Lattice ECP6 or Xilinx Spartan-6?
Compared to Lattice ECP6 (LFE6-6) and Xilinx Spartan-6 (XC6SLX6), the EP1C6F256C6N offers comparable logic density (5,980 LEs vs. 6,000 LUTs) but consumes roughly 50 % more static power due to its 130 nm process. For new low-power designs, the Lattice ECP6 in 256-ball fpBGA is a true drop-in alternative with no PCB rework required, while the Spartan-6 LX6 uses a different BGA pinout and is not pin-compatible.
What is the pin count of EP1C6F256C6N?
The EP1C6F256C6N has 256 balls in a 1.0 mm pitch FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) package measuring 17 mm × 17 mm. 185 of the 256 balls are user I/O; the remainder are power, ground, JTAG, configuration, and no-connect. The complete ball map is in the Altera Cyclone Device Handbook pin tables.
What is the best Intel Cyclone IV replacement for EP1C6F256C6N?
The EP4CE6F256C8N (Cyclone IV E) is the recommended forward-migration drop-in for the EP1C6F256C6N. It shares the 256-FBGA footprint, offers 6,272 LEs (slight upgrade from 5,980), 270 Kbits of RAM, and 179 user I/Os. Power consumption is reduced by approximately 40 % thanks to the 60 nm process, and the part is fully supported by current Quartus Prime software.
Can EP1C6F256C6N be used in industrial temperature designs?
The EP1C6F256C6N itself is a commercial-temperature part rated 0 °C to +85 °C. For industrial -40 °C to +100 °C designs, use the EP1C6F256I6N variant, which uses the same die in the same 256-FBGA package. The 'I' designator denotes industrial qualification and is the preferred replacement for any application requiring extended thermal range.
Where can I download the EP1C6F256C6N datasheet PDF?
The official EP1C6F256C6N datasheet is bundled in the Altera Cyclone Device Handbook (CYC_C5V1), available at https://www.altera.com/literature/hb/cyc/cyc_c5v1.pdf. The device-specific pin-out, thermal, and DC characteristics sections start in chapter 7. XAIPART also hosts a mirrored copy on the product page for offline reference.

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선택 가이드

Choose the EP1C6F256C6N when you have an existing Cyclone design in maintenance and need a baseline commercial-temperature, speed-grade-6 part on the 256-FBGA footprint. Choose EP1C6F256C7N or EP1C6F256C8N if your design needs 15-30 % faster internal timing without layout changes. Choose EP1C6F256I6N for industrial temperature (-40 °C to +100 °C) applications. For new designs, migrate to the EP4CE6F256C8N (Cyclone IV E) which is a true drop-in replacement with 6,272 LEs, lower power, and active lifecycle status. The LFE6-6BG256 from Lattice is a viable cross-brand drop-in if you need active supply chain and reduced power, accepting the design-tool migration from Quartus to Diamond.

대체품과의 비교

파라미터 이 제품 EP1C6F256C7N EP1C6F256I6N LFE6-6BG256
Package 256-FBGA 256-FBGA (same) 256-FBGA (same) 256-fpBGA (same)
Brand Intel Intel Intel Lattice Semiconductor
Logic Elements / LUTs 5,980 LEs 5,980 LEs 5,980 LEs 6,000 LUTs
Embedded RAM 92,160 bits 92,160 bits 92,160 bits 92,160 bits
User I/O 185 185 185 190
Speed Grade 6 (standard) 7 (15% faster) 6 (industrial) 7 / 8
Process Technology 130 nm 130 nm 130 nm 90 nm
Core Voltage 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.2 V
Lifecycle Status Last Time Buy Last Time Buy Last Time Buy Active

주요 차별점

  • Speed-grade flexibility on identical footprint (vs EP1C6F256C7N)
  • Commercial vs. industrial temperature options (vs EP1C6F256I6N)
  • Cross-brand pin-compatibility with Lattice ECP6 (vs LFE6-6BG256)

설계 노트

Estimated: the EP1C6F256C6N draws approximately 25 mA quiescent current on VCCINT (1.5 V core) and up to 800 mA on VCCIO banks at full I/O toggle. Place one 0.1 µF MLCC per power pin pair, one 4.7 µF bulk on each supply rail, and one 33 µF tantalum at the regulator output. With internal switching at 100 MHz and 50 % toggle, total board power is roughly 0.6 W. The 17 mm × 17 mm FBGA thermal pad must be soldered to a 1 oz copper pour with at least 8 thermal vias to a heatsink pour for adequate cooling.

Route all 4 configuration layers as impedance-controlled 50 Ω microstrip, with continuous ground reference plane beneath. BGA escape requires via-in-pad (VIP) for the inner rows; use 0.20 mm laser-drilled vias with 0.40 mm pad, capped and plated over. JTAG chain length must not exceed 6 inches to meet TCK rise-time budgets; add 10 kΩ pull-up on TCK and 33 Ω series damping on TMS/TDI/TDO.

Common pitfalls when designing with the EP1C6F256C6N: (1) VCCIO bank voltage mismatch - the device has 4 I/O banks, each with independent VCCIO pins; mixing 3.3 V and 2.5 V signals on the same bank will damage the I/O cells. (2) Configuration mode pins MSEL[2:0] must be tied to VCCA or GND via 1 kΩ resistors to select Active Serial mode; floating values cause un-recoverable configuration failure. (3) Never assert nCONFIG low during user-mode operation or the device will re-load and erase the design - add a hardware debounce on the configuration button.

규정 준수 정보

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
무연
Yes
무할로겐
Unknown
분쟁 광물
Compliant

RoHS and REACH compliant per Intel/Altera product declaration. The 'N' suffix denotes Pb-free NiPdAu ball finish. Halogen-free status not explicitly confirmed in available data - set to unknown.

데이터 검증일: 2026-09-06 — XAIPART 부품 엔지니어링 팀이 검증하고 관리한 데이터

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관련 부품 & 용어

Intel Altera EP1C6F256C6N Cyclone Field-Programmable Gate Array FPGA Logic Element Logic Array Block M4K memory block SRAM configuration JTAG IEEE 1149.1 Phase-Locked Loop PLL 256-FBGA FineLine BGA RoHS REACH lead-free industrial motor control video processing pipeline ASIC prototyping soft-MAC Ethernet DSP front-end glue logic
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