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EP1C6Q240I8N - 5980-Cell Cyclone FPGA 240-PQFP | Altera

부품 번호: EP1C6Q240I8N ✗ 단종
재고 있음 영업일 기준 1~3일 내 발송
1.5 V Vdss LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL-2/3, LVDS, PCI Rds(on) 240-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) Package 275.03 MHz Speed
시작가 $20.4 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 $24.15 $12,075.00
1,000 $20.4 $20,400.00
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EP1C6Q240I8N 개요

The Altera (Intel) EP1C6Q240I8N is a member of the original Cyclone FPGA family, delivering 5,980 logic elements in a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) with 0.5 mm pitch. Fabricated on a 1.5 V, 130 nm CMOS process, this device targets cost-sensitive logic integration, glue-logic replacement, and parallel I/O expansion designs.

What is a Cyclone FPGA? A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected by programmable interconnect. The Cyclone family was Altera's first low-cost FPGA line, positioned below the Stratix series for volume, price-sensitive applications. Within the broader taxonomy: FPGA -> programmable logic -> digital IC -> semiconductor. The Cyclone family delivers ASIC-like integration with the flexibility of in-system reprogrammability via SRAM-based configuration memory.

Key features of the EP1C6Q240I8N include 5,980 logic elements, 92,160 RAM bits (20 M4K blocks of 4,608 bits each), two phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, up to 185 user I/O pins, and support for LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and LVDS I/O standards. The device integrates a configuration interface supporting both JTAG and Active Serial (AS) programming modes for in-system configuration from EPCS serial configuration devices.

Architecturally, the EP1C6Q240I8N uses Altera's 4-input look-up table (LUT) logic element with embedded memory, distributed multiplier support, and dedicated I/O registers. The 130 nm process provides adequate performance up to 275 MHz internal operation, with on-die termination and slew-rate control for signal integrity in industrial environments.

Typical applications include industrial control glue logic, telecommunications interface bridging, video processing front-ends, motor-control encoder/decoder logic, low-density ASIC prototyping, and legacy parallel-bus expansion where modern low-pin-count MCUs are insufficient. The 240-PQFP package is also suitable for hand-prototyping and rework-friendly designs.

Design consideration: PQFP packages have noticeable lead inductance; for high-speed LVDS or clock signals above 100 MHz, evaluate whether a TQFP variant or a different Cyclone density is more appropriate for signal-integrity reasons.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.

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다음과 드롭인 호환되는 동일 시리즈 모델: EP1C6Q240I8N (동일 폼 팩터 및 풋프린트) — 차이점: Speed Grade, RoHS Status, Process Technology, Package, Total RAM Bits.

Intel
Speed Grade: 8
RoHS Status: Unknown from fetched source data
Package: 240-pin PQFP (Q240)
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Intel
Speed Grade: -6
Total RAM Bits: 92,160
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Intel
Speed Grade: -7
RoHS Status: Compliant (N suffix)
Total RAM Bits: 92160
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Altera
Speed Grade: 8 (commercial, fastest)
RoHS Status: Compliant
Process Technology: 0.13 µm SRAM, 1.5 V core
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Altera
Speed Grade: -6 (I6)
Process Technology: 130 nm
Total RAM Bits: 92160
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Altera
Process Technology: 130 nm SRAM
Total RAM Bits: 92,160
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Intel
RoHS Status: Compliant (per distributor listings)
Package: 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144)
Total RAM Bits: 92,160
비교 대상: EP1C6Q240I8N →

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EP1C6Q240I7N

✅ 드롭인
Altera
📦 PQFP-240
Cyclone I · Altera (Intel) · Cyclone FPGA · 5,980 · 92,160 · 598 · 185

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$21.75 / 개

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EP1C6Q240C8N

✅ 드롭인
Altera
📦 PQFP-240
Cyclone I · 0.13 µm SRAM, 1.5 V core · 5,980 · 598 · 92,160 · M4K blocks (4 Kbit each) · 185 · 2

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$9.6 / 개

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EP1C6Q240C7N

✅ 드롭인
Intel
📦 PQFP-240
Cyclone · 5980 · 92160 · 185 · 240-BFQFP · Surface Mount · -7 · N = lead-free / RoHS-compliant finish

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$28.9 / 개

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EP1C6Q240I6N

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Altera
📦 PQFP-240
Cyclone · 5980 · 92160 · 185 · 405.2 MHz · 1.5 V · 130 nm · 240-Pin PQFP (BFQFP)

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$9.85 / 개

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EP1C12Q240I8N

✅ 드롭인
📦 PQFP-240
density upgrade: 12,060 LEs vs 5,980 LEs (+102%), same PQFP-240 footprint, pin-to-pin

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EP1C6Q240I8N 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성

Family Cyclone
Logic Elements 5,980
Process Technology 130 nm CMOS
Core Voltage 1.5 V
Maximum Operating Frequency 275.03 MHz
Total RAM Bits 92,160 (20 M4K blocks x 4,608 bits)
Number of PLLs 2
User I/O Pins (max) 185
패키지 240-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
Package Pitch 0.5 mm
Configuration Modes JTAG, Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS)
Operating Temperature Grade Industrial (-40C to +100C)
I/O Standards Supported LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL-2/3, LVDS, PCI
실장 유형 Surface Mount (gull-wing leads)
RoHS 상태 Compliant (lead-free PQFP)
Speed Grade -8 (mid-grade)

EP1C6Q240I8N 0.5 mm 핀 구성 가이드

EP1C6Q240I8N(0.5 mm 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

EP1C6Q240I8N 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Telecommunications Interface Bridging, Video Processing Front-End, Motor Control Encoder/Decoder, Legacy Parallel-Bus Expansion, Low-Density ASIC Prototyping.

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Industrial Control Glue Logic

The EP1C6Q240I8N is well-suited to industrial glue-logic integration where multiple discrete 74-series logic devices must be consolidated into a single programmable device. Its 5,980 logic elements and 185 user I/Os allow replacement of dozens of discrete gates, latches, and counters on a control board, while the industrial -40C to +100C temperature grade handles factory-floor thermal stress. The 130 nm CMOS core at 1.5 V provides reliable operation in motor-control cabinets and PLC backplanes. Engineers use Cyclone I for encoder decoding, PWM generation, and protocol translation between RS-485 and SPI peripherals.

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Telecommunications Interface Bridging

In telecom line cards and base-station auxiliary boards, the EP1C6Q240I8N bridges between legacy TDM buses (E1/T1 framers, HDB3 codecs) and modern packet interfaces. Its 185 user I/Os and LVDS support enable direct connection to telecom framer ICs without external transceivers, while the two on-die PLLs synthesize the 2.048 MHz / 8.192 MHz telecom clocks from a system reference. The 240-PQFP package is hand-prototype-friendly for low-volume telecom equipment still in service. LVTTL/LVCMOS compatibility also allows direct interface to legacy 5 V-tolerant bus drivers with external clamping.

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Video Processing Front-End

The EP1C6Q240I8N is widely used as a video front-end processor for industrial camera and machine-vision systems where it captures ITU-R BT.656 or parallel RGB video streams, performs color-space conversion, and drives a TFT controller. The 20 M4K RAM blocks (92 Kbits) provide line-buffer memory for deinterlacing and scaling operations. At 275 MHz internal Fmax, the device can process standard-definition video (27 MHz pixel clock) with substantial headroom for filtering and OSD overlay generation. The 240-PQFP exposes enough pins for 24-bit RGB, sync, and I2C control to the panel.

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Motor Control Encoder/Decoder

Servo drives and stepper motor controllers use the EP1C6Q240I8N for quadrature encoder decoding, commutation table lookup, and PID control loop execution. The Cyclone I's hardware multipliers (embedded in the LE structure) handle the 16-bit multiply-accumulate operations needed for digital filtering of the position feedback loop, while the dual PLLs synthesize the high-resolution PWM carrier clocks. The industrial temperature grade supports motor-drive ambient temperatures up to +100C without thermal throttling. The PQFP-240 footprint also enables manual rework during prototyping of custom drive firmware.

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Legacy Parallel-Bus Expansion

Modern microcontrollers often lack enough parallel I/O for legacy industrial peripherals (ISA bus, PC/104, Centronics, IEEE-488). The EP1C6Q240I8N serves as a bus-expansion companion to a low-pin-count MCU, providing 185 user I/Os and 5,980 logic elements for protocol translation, address decoding, and timing generation. The JTAG interface allows in-field firmware updates on legacy equipment. The 240-PQFP exposes 4-5 separate I/O banks (VCCIO groups) so it can interface simultaneously to 3.3 V MCUs and 5 V peripherals without level shifters.

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Low-Density ASIC Prototyping

Engineers use the EP1C6Q240I8N as an FPGA prototype for low-density ASICs before committing to NRE charges. With 5,980 LEs and 92 Kbits of block RAM, it accurately models ASICs in the 30k-50k gate range. The Quartus II design flow supports ASIC migration handoff via the HardCopy II structured ASIC family. The 240-PQFP's hand-solder-friendly gull-wing leads make bring-up board revisions easy during prototype iteration. Once the ASIC is fabricated, the same PQFP footprint allows for a HardCopy II structured-ASIC drop-in replacement.

추천 제품 요약

EP1C6Q240C8N Altera 사용처: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Low-Density ASIC Prototyping EPCS4SI8N Altera EPCS serial configuration memory for AS mode boot 사용처: Industrial Control Glue Logic, Low-Density ASIC Prototyping EP1C12Q240I8N Higher-density Cyclone I for larger telecom bridges 사용처: Telecommunications Interface Bridging, Legacy Parallel-Bus Expansion EP1C6F256I8N Intel 사용처: Telecommunications Interface Bridging, Legacy Parallel-Bus Expansion EPCS16SI8N Altera 사용처: Video Processing Front-End EP1C6Q240C7N Intel 사용처: Video Processing Front-End EP1C6Q240I7N Altera 사용처: Motor Control Encoder/Decoder EPCS1SI8N Compact EPCS1 configuration memory for motor-control bitstreams 사용처: Motor Control Encoder/Decoder
What is the logic element count of the EP1C6Q240I8N?
The EP1C6Q240I8N contains 5,980 logic elements (LEs). According to the Altera Cyclone family datasheet, the EP1C6 device is the mid-density member of the original Cyclone series, sitting between the EP1C3 (2,910 LEs) and EP1C12 (12,060 LEs). Each LE consists of a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and a carry chain for arithmetic operations.
Is the EP1C6Q240I8N still in production?
The EP1C6Q240I8N is classified as Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND) by Intel/Altera. The original Cyclone family has been superseded by Cyclone II, III, IV, V, and 10 series. Existing designs can continue to source the part from authorized distributors and the aftermarket, but new designs should target Cyclone IV E or Cyclone 10 LP families.
What is the difference between EP1C6Q240I8N and EP1C6Q240C8N?
The EP1C6Q240I8N is the industrial temperature grade variant (-40C to +100C), while the EP1C6Q240C8N is the commercial temperature grade (0C to +85C). Both share the same 240-pin PQFP package, same 5,980 logic elements, and same speed grade (-8). They are drop-in compatible electrically; the only difference is the qualified operating temperature range.
How much user I/O does the EP1C6Q240I8N provide?
The EP1C6Q240I8N provides up to 185 user I/O pins in the 240-pin PQFP package. Per the Altera Cyclone family datasheet, the PQFP-240 package dedicates 240 total pins to 185 user I/Os plus dedicated clock, configuration, JTAG, power, and ground pins. I/O banks support LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL-2/3, and LVDS standards.
Where can I download the EP1C6Q240I8N datasheet PDF?
The EP1C6Q240I8N datasheet can be downloaded from Alldatasheet at the URL listed in the data sources section. The original Cyclone family datasheet is also archived on Intel's FPGA documentation portal under the legacy Cyclone device family page. The document covers the full EP1C3, EP1C4, EP1C6, EP1C8, and EP1C12 device variants.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP1C6Q240I8N?
The EP1C6Q240I7N and EP1C6Q240C8N are the best drop-in replacements for EP1C6Q240I8N, sharing the same 240-pin PQFP footprint, same 5,980 logic elements, and pin-to-pin compatible pinout. The I7N is industrial grade with speed grade -7, while the C8N is commercial grade with speed grade -8. For new designs, consider the Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22 or EP4CE6F17 families, which require a different PCB footprint.
What is the price of EP1C6Q240I8N in 2026?
As of 2026-09-06, the EP1C6Q240I8N is available from authorized distributors in the $20-38 price range depending on quantity. Per Octopart distributor comparison, the qty-1 unit price is approximately $38.50, with quantity 100+ pricing around $28.90. Because the part is NRND, lead times may extend to 8-16 weeks from authorized stock.
Is the EP1C6Q240I8N pin-compatible with EP2C5F256I8N?
No, the EP1C6Q240I8N and EP2C5F256I8N are not pin-compatible. The EP1C6Q240I8N uses a 240-pin PQFP package, while the EP2C5F256I8N uses a 256-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA-256). These are different Cyclone generations (Cyclone I vs Cyclone II) with different packages, ball maps, and voltage requirements. Migrating between them requires a PCB redesign.
What configuration memory does the EP1C6Q240I8N use?
The EP1C6Q240I8N uses SRAM-based configuration memory that must be loaded on every power-up. It supports Active Serial (AS) mode using Altera EPCS1/EPCS4/EPCS16 serial configuration devices, Passive Serial (PS) mode with an external controller, and JTAG mode for in-system programming and debugging via the Quartus II toolchain.
What is the difference between EP1C6Q240I8N and EP1C12Q240I8N?
The EP1C6Q240I8N contains 5,980 logic elements, while the EP1C12Q240I8N contains 12,060 logic elements - roughly double the density. Both share the same 240-pin PQFP package and pin-to-pin compatible footprint, allowing a density upgrade on existing PCBs without layout changes. The EP1C12 also adds more M4K RAM blocks (52 vs 20) and the same 2 PLLs.
Can the EP1C6Q240I8N be used for new product designs in 2026?
No, the EP1C6Q240I8N is Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND). For new designs in 2026, Intel recommends the Cyclone IV E family (EP4CE6E22C8N or EP4CE6F17C8N) or the Cyclone 10 LP family (10CL006YU256C8G). These modern families offer lower power, more logic, more memory, and longer lifecycle support. However, the EP1C6Q240I8N remains fully supported for existing designs in production.
What software toolchain supports the EP1C6Q240I8N?
The EP1C6Q240I8N is supported by Altera Quartus II version 13.0 sp1 and earlier. Intel discontinued Quartus II after Cyclone IV/MAX 10; for new tool versions the Cyclone I device support requires legacy maintenance mode. For maintenance of existing EP1C6 designs, the Quartus II Web Edition (free) or Subscription Edition toolchain is required.
How many PLLs does the EP1C6Q240I8N have?
The EP1C6Q240I8N integrates two enhanced PLLs (EPLLs) for clock management, multiplication, division, and phase shifting. Per the Cyclone family datasheet, each PLL supports input clock frequencies from 1.5 MHz to 400 MHz and can generate up to three output clocks. The PLLs enable frequency synthesis for SDRAM controllers, video clocks, and high-speed serial interfaces.
What cross-brand equivalent exists for EP1C6Q240I8N?
There is no direct cross-brand drop-in equivalent for the Altera EP1C6Q240I8N because the Cyclone I family uses a proprietary architecture, configuration bitstream, and 240-pin PQFP footprint specific to Altera/Intel. The closest competitors are Xilinx Spartan-3 XC3S200 in PQFP-208 or Lattice ECP2/MachXO2 series, but all require different PCBs and toolchains.

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선택 가이드

Choose the EP1C6Q240I8N when you need a 5,980-LE Cyclone I FPGA in the industrial -40C to +100C temperature range with speed grade -8. It is the optimal choice for industrial glue-logic consolidation, telecom interface bridging, and motor-control encoder logic in environments where ambient temperature exceeds 85C. For commercial-temperature applications (0-85C), the EP1C6Q240C8N offers identical electrical performance at lower cost. For lower-speed designs that do not need full -8 Fmax, the EP1C6Q240I7N or EP1C6Q240I6N provide cost savings. If your design grows beyond 5,980 LEs, the EP1C12Q240I8N provides 12,060 LEs in the same PQFP-240 footprint for seamless density migration without PCB changes.

대체품과의 비교

파라미터 이 제품 EP1C6Q240I7N EP1C6Q240C8N EP1C6Q240C7N EP1C6Q240I6N EP1C12Q240I8N
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera
Package PQFP-240 PQFP-240 PQFP-240 PQFP-240 PQFP-240 PQFP-240
Logic Elements 5,980 5,980 5,980 5,980 5,980 12,060
Speed Grade -8 -7 (slower) -8 (same) -7 (slower) -6 (slowest) -8 (same)
Temperature Grade Industrial (-40C to +100C) Industrial (-40C to +100C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Industrial (-40C to +100C) Industrial (-40C to +100C)
User I/O (max) 185 185 185 185 185 185
PLLs 2 2 2 2 2 2
Core Voltage 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V

주요 차별점

  • Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C) (vs EP1C6Q240C8N)
  • Same PQFP-240 footprint allows density upgrade (vs EP1C12Q240I8N)
  • Speed grade -8 provides ~10-15% higher Fmax than speed grade -7 (vs EP1C6Q240I7N)

설계 노트

Estimated: at typical industrial utilization of 60-70% LEs toggling at 100 MHz, the EP1C6Q240I8N draws approximately 250-400 mA from the 1.5 V VCCINT rail. Use a low-noise LDO (e.g., TPS7A4501) or a switching regulator with adequate output filtering to provide VCCINT. The VCCIO banks should be powered from 3.3 V or 2.5 V depending on connected peripherals. Decouple each VCCINT pin with 0.1 uF X7R ceramic plus 10 uF bulk tantalum within 5 mm of the lead.

PQFP-240 with 0.5 mm pitch requires careful PCB layout: use 0.2 mm wide traces, 0.4 mm via pads with 0.2 mm via drills, and a 4-layer stack-up with dedicated ground and 1.5 V power planes. Place a continuous ground plane under the entire device footprint to provide low-impedance return paths. The exposed lead frame on PQFP is not electrically connected to GND - unlike QFN, do not rely on it for thermal dissipation. Use external copper pours on top and bottom layers for thermal relief.

Do not confuse the EP1C6Q240I8N with the EP1C6F256I8N (256-FBGA) or EP2C5F256I8N (Cyclone II in FBGA-256) - the PQFP and FBGA packages are not pin-compatible and require entirely different PCB layouts. Also note that Cyclone I uses 1.5 V VCCINT, while Cyclone II uses 1.2 V - mixing these on the same PCB will damage the device. Always verify the package code in the part number suffix before PCB assembly.

For Active Serial (AS) mode configuration, connect an Altera EPCS1, EPCS4, or EPCS16 serial configuration device to the DCLK, ASDO, nCSO, and DATA0 pins. Verify the configuration bitstream size does not exceed the EPCS capacity (EPCS1=1Mbit, EPCS4=4Mbit, EPCS16=16Mbit). JTAG chain ordering is critical if multiple devices share the JTAG bus - use Quartus II's JTAG chain debugger to verify IDCODE scan results during bring-up.

규정 준수 정보

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

RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is an industrial-grade FPGA, not an automotive ASIC. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in datasheet.

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