EP1C12Q240I6 - Cyclone FPGA, 12,060 LEs, 240 PQFP | Altera
N.º da peça: EP1C12Q240I6 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $85 | $85,00 |
| 10 | $76.5 | $765,00 |
| 100 | $68 | $6.800,00 |
| 500 | $61.5 | $30.750,00 |
| 1.000 | $55 | $55.000,00 |
EP1C12Q240I6 Visão geral
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reconfigurable semiconductor that allows designers to implement arbitrary digital logic in silicon after manufacturing. FPGAs sit within the broader Programmable Logic Device (PLD) hierarchy, which also includes Complex PLDs (CPLDs) and Structured ASICs. Cyclone-family devices target cost-sensitive volume applications and occupy a specific niche below high-performance FPGAs but above CPLDs, integrating embedded multipliers, M4K RAM blocks, and JTAG-based configuration.
Key features of the EP1C12Q240I6 include up to 12,060 logic elements, 52 embedded M4K memory blocks providing 239,616 total RAM bits, two general-purpose PLLs with four output taps each, support for LVDS, PCI, and SSTL-2 I/O standards, and JTAG-based boundary-scan testing via the IEEE 1149.1 standard. The 240-pin PQFP package uses gull-wing leads suitable for standard SMT assembly.
Architecturally, the device combines 4-input look-up tables (LUTs) with dedicated carry-chain logic, distributed and block RAM, and a configuration architecture based on SRAM cells that allows unlimited re-programmability. The 130 nm process delivers a favorable cost/performance ratio while supporting a wide range of I/O voltages through configurable bank architecture.
Typical applications include digital signal processing (DSP) front-ends, industrial control and machine vision, low-cost video processing, serial protocol bridging (PCI, LVDS, I2C, SPI), and embedded control systems. Its combination of high logic density, embedded multipliers, and JTAG debug makes it a frequent choice for prototyping and small-to-medium volume production.
When designing with this device, allocate at least 4-6 layers on the PCB to maintain signal integrity on high-speed LVDS pairs, and decouple every power pin with 0.1 microF ceramic capacitors close to the package. Verify configuration mode (AS, PS, JTAG) early in the design cycle since JTAG pins are shared on the PQFP footprint.
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Alternativas drop-in para EP1C12Q240I6 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP1C12Q240I6 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Speed Grade, Package, Process Technology, Total RAM Bits, Family.
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EP1C12Q240C8N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$24.8 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C12Q240C6N
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$119 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C12Q240C7N
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$22.8 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C12Q240C6
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$29 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C12Q240C6NAA
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$29.4 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C12Q240I6 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Cyclone FPGA |
| Logic Elements | 12,060 |
| Total RAM Bits | 239,616 bits |
| Embedded M4K RAM Blocks | 52 |
| Maximum User I/O | 249 |
| PLLs | 2 (with 4 outputs each) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 405 MHz |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Package Type | 240-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Terminal Form | Gull Wing |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (I) |
| Speed Grade | 6 |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVDS, PCI, SSTL-2, LVTTL, LVCMOS |
| Configuration Methods | AS, PS, JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do EP1C12Q240I6 240-pin pqfp (plastic quad flat pack)
Configuração de pinos para EP1C12Q240I6 (pacote 240-pin pqfp (plastic quad flat pack)). 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 EP1C12Q240I6.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
EP1C12Q240I6 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Motor Control, DSP Front-End Processing, PCI/PCI-X Bridge Interface, Video Processing and Image Pipeline, Serial Protocol Bridging (I2C/SPI/UART/CAN), Test and Measurement Equipment.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP1C12Q240I6 fits industrial motor-control designs because it integrates 12,060 logic elements, 52 M4K RAM blocks, and 249 user I/O in a 240-pin PQFP package suitable for surface-mount assembly on control boards. Two PLLs with four outputs each generate the precise PWM frequencies needed for field-oriented control of three-phase AC induction and BLDC motors at switching frequencies up to 50 kHz. The industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C) supports operation in factory-floor enclosures. Place the device between current-sense ADCs and gate-driver ICs, with 0.1 microF ceramic decoupling on every power pin to suppress switching noise from the IGBT bridge.
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DSP Front-End Processing
The EP1C12Q240I6 serves well as a DSP front-end because 12,060 logic elements plus embedded M4K blocks provide the FIR-filter and FFT resources needed for signal conditioning before an external DAC. The 240-pin PQFP exposes 249 user I/O supporting LVDS- and SSTL-2-based parallel ADC/DAC interfaces, while two PLLs generate sample clocks for ADC capture at rates up to 405 MHz internal. Embedded multipliers enable single-cycle MAC operations essential for digital down-conversion. The architecture consumes less power than higher-density alternatives while still handling 16-tap FIR filters at 100 MHz sample rates.
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PCI/PCI-X Bridge Interface
The EP1C12Q240I6 is commonly used as a PCI-to-local bus bridge because the 240-pin PQFP exposes sufficient user I/O for 32-bit PCI at 33 MHz or 66 MHz, supported natively by the Cyclone I/O standard set. 12,060 logic elements implement the target/initiator state machines and address/data buffering required by the PCI 2.2 specification, while two PLLs synthesize the 33 MHz or 66 MHz PCI clock from an external oscillator. Industrial temperature grade allows deployment in telecom and factory PCI cards. Decoupling must include 0.1 microF ceramics within 5 mm of every VCCIO bank pin.
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Video Processing and Image Pipeline
The EP1C12Q240I6 suits mid-resolution video pipelines because 12,060 logic elements handle Bayer-to-RGB conversion, color-space transforms, and edge-detection filters while 52 M4K blocks buffer line-scan data. The 240-pin PQFP supports 16-bit parallel ITU-R BT.656 or LVDS video interfaces through its 249 user I/O, and two PLLs generate pixel clocks up to 148.5 MHz for 720p/1080i HD video. Industrial temp grade supports outdoor surveillance cameras. The Cyclone architecture adds only ~250 microA per logic array block versus mid-range alternatives, easing thermal design in sealed enclosures.
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Serial Protocol Bridging (I2C/SPI/UART/CAN)
The EP1C12Q240I6 works well for serial protocol bridging because 12,060 logic elements implement multi-channel state machines for I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN at speeds up to 10 Mbps CAN-FD. The 240-pin PQFP exposes 249 user I/O sufficient for 8-16 simultaneous serial channels with GPIO expansion, while two PLLs provide independent baud-rate clocks per channel. Industrial temperature grade fits automotive and industrial gateways. The Cyclone SRAM-based configuration allows field firmware updates for protocol-stack upgrades across deployed units.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
The EP1C12Q240I6 fits T&M equipment because 12,060 logic elements handle waveform generation, pattern generation, and protocol decoding logic. The 240-pin PQFP supports LVDS and PCI test interfaces through 249 user I/O, while two PLLs synthesize sub-Hz-to-405 MHz arbitrary waveform generator clocks. Industrial temp grade suits benchtop instruments used in laboratory and factory environments. SRAM-based configuration allows rapid test-vector updates via JTAG without removing the device from the target board.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C12Q240C8N | EP1C12Q240C6N | EP1C12Q240C7N | EP1C12Q240C6 | EP1C12Q240C6NAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 240-pin PQFP | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same |
| Logic Elements | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Speed Grade | 6 | 8 (faster) | 6 (same) | 7 (faster) | 6 (same) | 6 (same) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| User I/O | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 |
| Process Technology | 130 nm | 130 nm | 130 nm | 130 nm | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Principais diferenciais
- Industrial temperature grade in a 240-pin PQFP package (vs EP1C12Q240C6N)
- Larger Cyclone I density tier in PQFP package (vs EP1C6Q240I6)
- Lowest cost point in the 12,060-LE Cyclone family (vs EP1C12F256I7)
Notas de projeto
The 240-pin PQFP package has 0.5 mm lead pitch and approximately 32 mm x 32 mm body, which requires a 4-layer or thicker PCB for reliable signal integrity on LVDS pairs. Route high-speed differential pairs with matched lengths within 150 mil tolerance and place a continuous ground plane on the layer immediately beneath the device. Decouple every VCCINT and VCCIO pin with 0.1 microF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the package.
Verify configuration mode (Active Serial, Passive Serial, or JTAG) early in the design cycle because MSEL pins on the PQFP footprint are shared and cannot be reassigned at runtime. Failing to strap MSEL correctly results in the device not configuring at power-up. According to the Cyclone family datasheet, unused I/O pins should be left floating or driven to a defined logic level to minimize quiescent current.
Estimated: at 100 percent resource utilization and typical 33 percent toggle rate, the EP1C12Q240I6 dissipates approximately 1.5-2 W on the 130 nm process. With the 240-pin PQFP thermal resistance of ~25 C/W (estimated without dedicated thermal pad), junction temperature rise is ~50 C above ambient at room temperature. For sealed enclosures with ambient >60 C, ensure adequate airflow or de-rate logic utilization to 70-80 percent.
The 240-pin PQFP lead length introduces significant lead inductance (~5-8 nH), which degrades high-speed signal integrity above 100 MHz. For LVDS and SSTL-2 interfaces operating near the device's 405 MHz maximum, place series-damping resistors within 100 mil of the driver pins and use controlled-impedance traces (50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential). JTAG boundary-scan testing per IEEE 1149.1 is recommended for production board test.
Informações de conformidade
Compliance data not provided in Verified Web Data. The 240-pin PQFP package is compatible with both leaded and lead-free assembly processes per the Cyclone family datasheet. Industrial temperature grade is qualified for industrial environments but is not AEC-Q100 automotive qualified.
