EP1C6F256I7L - Cyclone FPGA, 5,980 LEs, 256-BGA | Intel / Altera
부품 번호: EP1C6F256I7L ✗ 단종| 수량 | 단가 | 합계 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $41.93 | $41.93 |
| 10 | $39.8 | $398.00 |
| 100 | $35.5 | $3,550.00 |
| 500 | $31.2 | $15,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $27.4 | $27,400.00 |
EP1C6F256I7L 개요
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor IC containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated hardware blocks (memory, multipliers, PLLs, I/O) that engineers can re-program after manufacture. FPGAs sit between fixed-function ASICs (lowest per-unit cost, no flexibility) and microcontrollers (sequential, lower throughput) in the digital design hierarchy: FPGA -> programmable logic -> digital IC -> semiconductor. They are used when parallel processing, deterministic latency, or hardware-level customization is required. Cyclone was Altera's first low-cost FPGA family, intended to displace ASICs in glue-logic, bridging, and DSP-front-end designs.
Key features of the EP1C6F256I7L include 20 M4K embedded RAM blocks (each 4 Kbit, true dual-port, with parity), 2 embedded PLLs with clock-multiplication and phase-shift capability, and support for external memory interfaces including DDR SDRAM and QDR SRAM via dedicated DQS pins. The device supports single-ended I/O standards (LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL, HSTL) on most pins and LVDS up to 303 Mbps on designated pairs. Configuration is via passive serial (PS), active serial (AS), or JTAG.
Typical applications for the EP1C6F256I7L span industrial control boards, video frame buffers, protocol bridging (I2C/SPI to UART/GPIO), motor-control pre-processing, and low-density DSP front-ends. Its 256-FBGA package and 1.5 V core provide a balanced cost / integration point for designs that exceed CPLD capacity but do not justify a Cyclone II / III / IV migration. Designers should budget at least one configuration flash (e.g., EPCS4) and a JTAG header for in-system programming. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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EP1C6F256I7
✅ 드롭인✓ 재고 있음
$23.8 / 개
데이터시트 보기 →EP1C6F256C8N
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$21.4 / 개
데이터시트 보기 →EP1C6F256C7N
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$18.2 / 개
데이터시트 보기 →EP1C6F256C6N
✅ 드롭인✓ 재고 있음
$21.8 / 개
데이터시트 보기 →EP1C12F256I7N
✅ 드롭인✓ 재고 있음
$47.85 / 개
데이터시트 보기 →EP1C20F256I7N
✅ 드롭인📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)
EP4CE6F256I7N
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EP1C6F256I7L 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성
| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| Embedded Memory Blocks | 20 M4K blocks (4 Kbit each) |
| User I/Os | 185 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| 패키지 | 256-BGA (FBGA, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) |
| Process Technology | 0.13 µm SRAM |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Speed Grade | I7 (-7, industrial) |
| 동작 접합 온도 | -40C to +100C |
| Configuration Modes | Passive Serial, Active Serial, JTAG |
| External Memory Support | DDR SDRAM, QDR SRAM, FCRAM |
| I/O Standards | LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL, HSTL, LVDS |
| Lead-Free Finish | Yes (L suffix) |
| RoHS 상태 | Compliant |
EP1C6F256I7L 256-bga (fbga, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) 핀 구성 가이드
EP1C6F256I7L(256-bga (fbga, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) 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
EP1C6F256I7L 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: Industrial Control & Glue Logic, Video Frame Buffer / Display Bridging, Protocol Bridging (I2C/SPI to UART/GPIO/MIPI), Motor Control Pre-Processing, Test & Measurement Instrumentation Front-End, Low-Density DSP / Pre-Processing Front-End.
Industrial Control & Glue Logic
The EP1C6F256I7L's 5,980 LEs and 185 user I/Os make it well-suited to industrial PLC backplanes where it consolidates multiple discrete logic functions into a single reconfigurable device. Industrial temperature rating (junction -40C to +100C) and lead-free 256-BGA finish meet factory-floor reliability requirements. Placed alongside a microcontroller, the Cyclone handles custom peripheral interfaces, encoder decoding, and pulse-train generation in parallel, offloading deterministic real-time tasks from the MCU. Designers typically instantiate ALTPLL for motor-control clock generation and SOPC Builder for Nios II soft-core integration when logic capacity permits.
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Video Frame Buffer / Display Bridging
With 92 Kbit of M4K RAM (20 dual-port blocks) and DDR-SDRAM support via dedicated DQS pins, the EP1C6F256I7L can buffer video frames between sensors and LCD controllers in mid-resolution applications. The 256-BGA package exposes sufficient LVDS pairs for parallel RGB or BT.656 inputs, while ALTMEMPHY megafunctions handle DDR line-rate transfers up to 133 MHz. Compared to a CPLD, the Cyclone offers far larger FIFOs and full RGB-to-LVDS conversion without external glue logic, reducing board area and BOM cost. Quartus II video IP (VIP) simplifies color-space conversion and chroma resampling.
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Protocol Bridging (I2C/SPI to UART/GPIO/MIPI)
Engineers use the EP1C6F256I7L as a hardware-protocol bridge when off-the-shelf ICs cannot connect legacy and modern peripherals. Its 185 I/Os easily accommodate multi-master I2C, quad SPI, UART, and GPIO fan-out in a single device, while the two PLLs derive independent baud-rate clocks. The Cyclone's parallel fabric outperforms microcontroller bit-banging by 10x-100x for throughput-bound tasks such as SPI-to-parallel camera capture. Industrial temperature rating suits automotive aftermarket and factory sensor hubs.
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Motor Control Pre-Processing
The EP1C6F256I7L handles encoder quadrature decoding, Hall-sensor commutation, and PWM generation ahead of a microcontroller or DSP in servo and stepper drive systems. Two PLLs multiply a low-frequency crystal to the PWM carrier frequency and provide phase-shifted clocks for three-phase inverter timing. 185 I/Os support multi-axis drives with parallel feedback. The 100C industrial junction temperature and lead-free BGA finish withstand drive-cabinet thermal environments where convection cooling is limited.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation Front-End
In bench instruments and data-acquisition modules, the EP1C6F256I7L acts as a programmable timing generator, trigger router, and signal-conditioning matrix. Its 92 Kbit M4K RAM captures pre-trigger samples, while 185 I/Os route multiple analog-front-end channels to an ADC. LVDS support up to 303 Mbps simplifies connection to high-speed ADCs. Compared to discrete 74-series logic, the Cyclone shrinks a typical trigger-and-timing board from 8-12 ICs to 1, improving cost and reliability. Quartus II SignalTap II provides on-chip logic-analyzer visibility.
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Low-Density DSP / Pre-Processing Front-End
Before a dedicated DSP or ARM processor takes over, the EP1C6F256I7L can perform FIR filtering, FFT pre-processing, and sample-rate conversion in parallel hardware. Its 92 Kbit of dual-port RAM holds FFT twiddle factors and overlap-save buffers, while 185 I/Os connect to parallel ADC buses. Engineers typically use the ALTMULT_ADD and ALTMULT_ACCUM megafunctions for fixed-point MAC operations, achieving 16-bit MAC throughputs of several hundred MSPS at I7 speed grade. This front-end pattern is common in SDR, audio processing, and vibration-analysis modules.
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추천 제품 요약
엔지니어링 참조 데이터: EP1C6F256I7L — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.
선택 가이드
대체품과의 비교
| 파라미터 | 이 제품 | EP1C6F256I7 | EP1C6F256C8N | EP1C12F256I7N | EP1C20F256I7N | EP4CE6F256I7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera |
| Package | 256-BGA (FBGA, 17x17 mm) | 256-BGA (FBGA) - same | 256-BGA (FBGA) - same | 256-BGA (FBGA) - same | 256-BGA (FBGA) - same | 256-BGA (FBGA) - same |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 12,060 | 20,060 | 6,272 (Cyclone IV E) |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 239,616 | 294,912 | 270,000 |
| User I/Os | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 179 |
| PLLs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Speed Grade | I7 (mid) | I7 | C8 (slower) | I7 | I7 | I7 |
| Ball Finish | Lead-free (Pb-free) | Tin-lead (SnPb) | Lead-free | Lead-free | Lead-free | Lead-free |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.2 V |
주요 차별점
- Pb-free lead-free finish in 256-BGA (vs EP1C6F256I7)
- Industrial temperature grade with I7 speed (vs EP1C6F256C8N)
- Mid-density Cyclone with 185 user I/Os (vs EP1C12F256I7N)
설계 노트
Estimated: at typical utilization (60% LE, 50% RAM, 2 PLLs, 100 MHz) the EP1C6F256I7L core draws approximately 200-350 mA from VCCINT (1.5 V), plus I/O bank current scaled by switching frequency. The 256-BGA requires a low-impedance power plane for VCCINT (1.5 V), VCCIO (per-bank, 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V), and PLL analog supply. Decouple each of the four VCCIO banks with 0.1 µF and 10 µF ceramic caps within 5 mm of the BGA balls; place 1.0 µF and 0.1 µF caps directly on VCCINT and VCCA_PLL balls.
The 256-BGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires 4-6 layer PCB with via-in-pad or microvia fan-out. Recommended stack-up: signal + GND + power + GND + signal, with continuous GND plane under the BGA. Matched-length trace tuning for DDR and LVDS is essential; use the Quartus II TimeQuest timing analyzer with board IBIS models. Expose TDI/TDO/TMS/TCK balls to a JTAG header for in-system programming; expose MSEL[2:0] balls to set the configuration mode (00=AS, 01=PS, 10=JTAG-only, 11=fast AS).
Do not attempt to migrate an EP1C6F256I7L board to a Cyclone IV E (EP4CE6F256) by simple part substitution without re-running Quartus timing closure: the core voltage changes from 1.5 V to 1.2 V, the PLL parameters differ, and a few configuration pins have moved. Also avoid substituting the EP1C6F256I7 (tin-lead) onto a board designed for the L (lead-free) without checking reflow profile compatibility. Always regenerate configuration data when changing speed grade (I7 vs C8) since timing paths re-balance.
규정 준수 정보
L suffix confirms lead-free (Pb-free) finish for RoHS assembly. Halogen-free status not stated in available data - verified data marked [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free]. AEC-Q100 not applicable (FPGA, not an automotive-qualified analog IC).