EP1C12Q240C6N - Cyclone FPGA, 12060 LE, 240-Pin QFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP1C12Q240C6N ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $175.6 | $175,60 |
| 10 | $159.99 | $1.599,90 |
| 100 | $145.75 | $14.575,00 |
| 500 | $129.5 | $64.750,00 |
| 1.000 | $119 | $119.000,00 |
EP1C12Q240C6N Visão geral
An FPGA is an integrated circuit whose logic fabric, I/O behavior, and routing are configured by SRAM bitstream data after power-up rather than being fixed during manufacture. It belongs to the programmable-logic hierarchy: FPGA -> field-programmable device -> programmable logic device -> digital semiconductor. FPGAs provide flexible implementation of state machines, bus interfaces, DSP data paths, and embedded processing systems while allowing in-field updates, which makes them useful for prototyping, low-volume production, and hardware acceleration.
The EP1C12Q240C6N integrates 12,060 logic elements based on four-input look-up tables, equivalent to 52 M4K memory blocks that form the 239,616 RAM bits, and 173 individually configurable user I/O pins. The 1.5 V core, 130 nm process technology, and 320.1 MHz class internal clock allow high-speed interface implementations while retaining the low-cost Cyclone family positioning. Because the device is SRAM-based, it must be configured from an external EPCS/EPC serial configuration device or via JTAG at every power-up.
Key architectural features include dedicated carry chains for arithmetic functions, multiple I/O banks with differential and single-ended standards support, and the simplicity of a PLA-looking floorplan. Unlike newer Cyclone devices, the first-generation Cyclone family does not include hardened DSP multiplier blocks, so algorithmic multiplication is implemented in logic elements or external parts. RoHS compliance in the N version simplifies European and global regulatory acceptance, while the 240-pin QFP package is easier to prototype and inspect than fine-pitch BGA alternatives.
Typical applications include industrial control and motor-drive logic, communications line-card bridging, video-capture formatting, automotive body-electronics modules, LCD/display controllers, and low-cost ASIC validation boards. The 173 I/Os provide enough connectivity for parallel ADCs, DACs, memory busses, and processor interfaces in these systems.
A critical design consideration is that every Cyclone FPGA requires a configuration source at power-up. Use a compatible EPCS serial configuration device or a JTAG host, and connect the mode-select (MSEL) pins correctly, otherwise the FPGA will not be programmed. Pay attention to the 1.5 V core supply; provide adequate decoupling and verify that I/O bank voltages match the connected logic families.
This page goes beyond the basic datasheet by combining distributor stock and pricing, drop-in Q240 package alternatives, temperature and speed-grade differences, and practical board-level design notes for engineers evaluating the EP1C12Q240C6N.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1C12Q240C6N — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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Ver ficha técnica →EP1C12Q240C6N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Product Family | Cyclone FPGA (Intel/Altera) |
| Number of Logic Elements | 12060 |
| Total RAM Bits | 239616 |
| Number of M4K Blocks | 52 |
| Number of User I/Os | 173 |
| Maximum Internal Clock (speed grade -6) | 320.1 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Encapsulamento | 240-pin PQFP/BFQFP (34.6 x 34.6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (C suffix) |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Configuration Type | SRAM-based, in-circuit programmable |
| RoHS Lead-Free Finish | Yes (N suffix) |
| JTAG Boundary Scan | Supported |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do EP1C12Q240C6N 240-pin pqfp/bfqfp (34.6 x 34.6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Configuração de pinos para EP1C12Q240C6N (pacote 240-pin pqfp/bfqfp (34.6 x 34.6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para EP1C12Q240C6N.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
EP1C12Q240C6N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Control and Motion Interface, Communication Line-Card Bridge, Video and Image Capture Formatting, Automotive Body Electronics Controller, Consumer Display and LCD Controller, FPGA Prototyping and ASIC Validation.
Industrial Control and Motion Interface
The EP1C12Q240C6N provides 173 programmable I/Os that can implement high-speed position-capture inputs, PWM generation, and external memory or encoder interfaces in industrial motor controllers and PLC I/O modules. Its 12,060 logic elements are sufficient for state-machine-based communication bridging, fault monitoring, and deterministic pulse generation. The 1.5 V core with commercial temperature rating is suitable for cabinet or machine-mounted controls with controlled ventilation. A QFP package also simplifies board inspection in harsh, vibration-prone environments compared with BGA. For a compact industrial controller, pair the FPGA with an EPCS configuration memory and a MAX V CPLD for power-up sequencing and board management.
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Communication Line-Card Bridge
In networking and telecom line cards, the EP1C12Q240C6N can act as a flexible protocol bridge between media-access control devices, physical-layer transceivers, and system controllers. The 173 I/Os allow connection to multiple parallel busses, and the M4K embedded memory blocks create FIFOs for rate-matching and domain crossing. The 130 nm process and -6 speed grade deliver internal clock frequencies near 320 MHz for datapath logic, while external I/O rates are set by the selected I/O standard. Because the device is SRAM-based, configuration can be updated in the field to support protocol revisions or bug fixes. This makes the EP1C12 a useful low-cost, reconfigurable companion in a line-card that also contains a host processor or network processor.
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Video and Image Capture Formatting
Video capture systems need low-latency pixel processing, sensor timing generation, and parallel data formatting before the image reaches an application processor or display pipe. The EP1C12Q240C6N has enough logic elements to implement pixel reconstruction, line buffers, resampling, and simple image statistics. The 239,616 RAM bits are arranged in M4K blocks that can form multiple horizontal line buffers for video modes up to a few megapixels. Its 173 I/Os can connect to CMOS image sensors, parallel ADCs, or DDR/graphics buses with an appropriate level shifter. The commercial temperature range suits consumer cameras and machine-vision modules in an indoor environment. Designers should provide a clean clock tree and use the FPGA's internal PLL/DLL resources or an external clock syntonization device if supported by the family.
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Automotive Body Electronics Controller
Automotive body controllers require deterministic inputs and outputs for switches, relays, and indicator lamps, often with several communication interfaces such as CAN or LIN. The EP1C12Q240C6N can integrate bus protocol logic, switch debounce, lamp/relay sequencing, and diagnostic status generation without needing a large ASIC. Its 173 I/Os are more than enough for multiplexed switch arrays and parallel loads. The plastic QFP package is suitable for low-to-medium vibration environments when correctly attached. Note that the C grade is normally specified for 0 °C to +85 °C; if the module is mounted in an engine bay or unheated area, the EP1C12Q240I7N industrial-temperature variant should be used instead. Use a serial configuration device and an external or integrated CAN transceiver to complete the module.
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Consumer Display and LCD Controller
For consumer LCD monitors, low-cost projectors, and infotainment displays, the EP1C12Q240C6N can implement interface timing, simple graphics overlays, panel synchronization, and backlight control value generation. The M4K memory blocks form efficient scanline buffers and small framebuffers, while the 12,060 logic elements handle timing generators, address counters, and test-pattern logic. The 240-pin package is well suited to compact controller boards, and the lead-free N finish helps meet consumer electronic environmental regulations. The commercial temperature range is adequate for most display products operating indoors. If high-speed LVDS or TMDS is needed on the same board, driver and serializer devices must be supplied externally because this older Cyclone FPGA does not contain hardened video serializer blocks.
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FPGA Prototyping and ASIC Validation
Before taping out an ASIC, designers often prototype the RTL in FPGAs to validate functionality and start firmware development. The EP1C12Q240C6N provides 12,060 logic elements and 173 I/O pins, which is large enough for control-dominated ASIC logic and small datapath prototypes, though not for large System-on-Chip emulation. Its QFP package is easy to mount on custom breakout boards and socketed prototyping systems, and the use of Intel/Altera Quartus tools allows RTL synthesis, fitting, and timing analysis. The part supports JTAG configuration through a download cable, enabling rapid iterations of internal test modes. Since the FPGA is SRAM based, every board power-up requires an external configuration controller or associated EPCS device. For more advanced prototyping requirements, consider newer Intel Cyclone FPGAs with larger logic density and embedded DSP resources.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C12Q240C6 | EP1C12Q240C7N | EP1C12Q240C8N | EP1C12Q240I7N | EP1C12Q240C8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PQFP-240/BFQFP-240 | PQFP-240/BFQFP-240 | PQFP-240/BFQFP-240 | PQFP-240/BFQFP-240 | PQFP-240/BFQFP-240 | PQFP-240/BFQFP-240 |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Logic Elements | 12060 | 12060 | 12060 | 12060 | 12060 | 12060 |
| RAM Bits | 239616 | 239616 | 239616 | 239616 | 239616 | 239616 |
| User I/O | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C | 0 °C to +85 °C | 0 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) | 0 °C to +85 °C |
| Speed Grade | 6 (-6) | 6 (-6) | 7 (-7) | 8 (-8) | 7 (-7) | 8 (-8) |
| RoHS/Lead Finish | RoHS compliant / Pb-free (N) | Non-RoHS / tin-lead | RoHS compliant / Pb-free (N) | RoHS compliant / Pb-free (N) | RoHS compliant / Pb-free (N) | Non-RoHS / tin-lead |
Principais diferenciais
- RoHS-compliant lead-free N suffix without changing electrical performance (vs EP1C12Q240C6)
- Fastcommercial -6 speed grade in the Q240 package (vs EP1C12Q240C8N)
- Same-cycle pin-compatible upgrade path for temperature and speed variants (vs EP1C12Q240I7N)
Notas de projeto
Estimated: In a design drawing 0.5 A from the 1.5 V core supply, power dissipation is approximately 0.75 W. Add a low-impedance 1.5 V plane and place 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitors close to each VCC/GND pin pair, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the FPGA. Use low-ESR ceramic capacitors on the I/O bank supplies as well.
The EP1C12Q240C6N comes in a 240-pin PQFP/BFQFP with 0.5 mm pitch. Use stencil openings sized for the actual land pattern recommended by Intel/Altera, typically with pad width around 0.25 mm and adequate solder mask clearance. For prototype boards, route breakouts on an inner layer or use blind vias if the fan-out becomes congested. A solid ground reference plane under the package is important for controlled I/O impedance.
Do not power up an SRAM-based FPGA without a valid configuration source. If the EP1C12Q240C6N is not loaded from active-serial or passive-serial configuration or through JTAG, its I/O pins will remain high-impedance after power-up, and the application will not function. Verify the MSEL pin strap values match the selected configuration scheme and that the configuration device is properly connected to the DATA0/DCLK/nCONFIG/nSTATUS pins.
Informações de conformidade
The N suffix on EP1C12Q240C6N indicates lead-free finish and RoHS compliance in Intel/Altera ordering nomenclature. Other environmental compliance data was not present in the verified web data.
