EP1C6T144C7N - Cyclone 5980-Cell FPGA, 1.5V, 144-TQFP | Altera
N.º da peça: EP1C6T144C7N ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27.02 | $27,02 |
| 10 | $24.85 | $248,50 |
| 100 | $22.5 | $2.250,00 |
| 500 | $20.1 | $10.050,00 |
| 1.000 | $18.4 | $18.400,00 |
EP1C6T144C7N Visão geral
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and I/O cells. Unlike an ASIC, an FPGA's function is defined by a user-supplied bitstream loaded into on-chip SRAM configuration memory. The Cyclone family occupies the low-cost, high-volume segment of the FPGA hierarchy (FPGA -> programmable logic -> programmable logic device -> semiconductor) and is commonly used as a bridge between discrete logic and higher-density FPGAs such as Stratix.
Key features of the EP1C6T144C7N include 5980 logic elements, 5980 CLBs (equivalent to 1 logic array block per 10 LEs), 20 M4K RAM blocks providing 92160 bits of embedded memory, two PLLs for clock management, and LVTTL/LVCMOS/PCI I/O support with hot-socketing capability. The device supports configuration via passive serial (PS), active serial (AS), and JTAG modes, and offers low-power operation compared to earlier SRAM FPGAs. The TQFP-144 package is lead-free and RoHS compliant.
Architecturally, the EP1C6T144C7N is built on a 130 nm SRAM-based CMOS process with a Look-Up Table (LUT)-based logic fabric and a hierarchical interconnect routing architecture. Each Logic Element (LE) contains a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and carry chain logic for arithmetic functions. The M4K memory blocks can be configured as RAM, ROM, or FIFO and support true dual-port operation, enabling efficient data buffering in DSP and communications pipelines.
Typical applications include digital signal processing front-ends, industrial control and motor control logic, telecommunications interface bridges, video processing pipelines, prototype ASIC emulation, and embedded coprocessors in microcontroller-plus-FPGA designs. The combination of moderate logic density, abundant I/O, and low unit cost also makes it attractive for educational platforms and low-volume production.
When designing with the EP1C6T144C7N, ensure clean 1.5V core and 3.3V I/O power rail decoupling, with multiple bulk and high-frequency ceramic capacitors placed close to the package pins. Use the Altera Quartus II design suite for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. Verify JTAG chain integrity before attempting configuration and observe the device's configuration setup and hold timing for the chosen mode.
This page synthesizes verified distributor pricing, same-package drop-in alternatives from the Cyclone I family, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1C6T144C7N — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP1C6T144C7N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, RoHS Status.
Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:
EP1C6T144C8N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$12.95 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144C7
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$19.85 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144C6N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$18.85 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144C6
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$16.4 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T14417N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$16.8 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C3T144C8N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$14.1 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144C7N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Cyclone |
| Series | Cyclone I |
| Manufacturer | Altera (Intel) |
| Logic Elements | 5980 |
| Logic Cells / CLBs | 5980 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92160 |
| Number of I/Os | 98 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 598 |
| Operating Voltage (Core) | 1.5 V |
| Operating Voltage (I/O) | 3.3 V (LVCMOS/LVTTL) |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 320 MHz |
| Process Technology | CMOS, 130 nm |
| Number of PLLs | 2 |
| Encapsulamento | 144-TQFP (TQFP-144) |
| Package Size | 22 x 22 mm |
| Lead Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Temperatura de operação | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Configuration Modes | PS, AS, JTAG |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do EP1C6T144C7N
| Pino 1 | I/O — General purpose user I/O pin |
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| Pino 7 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
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| Pino 11 | GND — Ground |
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| Pino 21 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5V) |
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| Pino 42 | GND — Ground |
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| Pino 54 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
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| Pino 66 | GND — Ground |
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| Pino 73 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5V) |
| Pino 74 | I/O — General purpose user I/O pin |
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| Pino 87 | GND — Ground |
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| Pino 100 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
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| Pino 109 | GND — Ground |
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| Pino 116 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5V) |
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| Pino 129 | GND — Ground |
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| Pino 140 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
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| Pino 144 | I/O — General purpose user I/O pin |
Aplicações típicas
EP1C6T144C7N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Motor Control, Video Processing Pipelines, Telecommunications Interface Bridges, ASIC Emulation and Prototyping, Embedded Coprocessor for MCU Systems, Educational and Development Platforms.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP1C6T144C7N fits industrial motor-control designs that need deterministic multi-axis PWM generation, encoder feedback decoding, and CAN bus bridging in a single low-cost device. Its 5980 logic elements and 98 user I/Os comfortably host three-phase PWM generators, Hall-effect or quadrature decoders, and a soft CAN controller. The 144-TQFP package's 0.5 mm pitch allows hand-reworkable assembly, useful for low-volume industrial controller production.
Recomendado
Video Processing Pipelines
The EP1C6T144C7N serves well in cost-sensitive video pipelines such as CCTV-format conversion, frame-rate conversion, and on-screen-display overlay. Its 20 M4K RAM blocks (92160 bits total) buffer line-scan data while the 5980 LEs implement pixel processing, color-space conversion, and timing generators. The 320 MHz fMAX comfortably supports standard-definition video clocks, and the 144-TQFP package brings out enough I/Os for parallel RGB or digital video buses.
Recomendado
Telecommunications Interface Bridges
The EP1C6T144C7N bridges legacy telecommunications interfaces (T1/E1, parallel PCM, UART multiplexing) into modern packet backplanes. Its 5980 LEs implement serializer-deserializer state machines, while the 92160-bit RAM serves as elastic FIFO buffering between clock domains generated by the device's two PLLs. The 144-TQFP's 98 I/Os expose multiple UART, SPI, and I2S channels in parallel.
Recomendado
ASIC Emulation and Prototyping
The EP1C6T144C7N is widely used to prototype and emulate ASIC RTL before tape-out. Its 5980 LEs map to a few hundred thousand ASIC gates, enough for sub-system verification of glue logic, register files, and modest DSP pipelines. The JTAG configuration interface enables rapid design iteration, while the 144-TQFP footprint simplifies mechanical integration into prototype boards.
Recomendado
Embedded Coprocessor for MCU Systems
The EP1C6T144C7N functions as a programmable coprocessor attached to a microcontroller host via SPI, parallel bus, or UART. The FPGA offloads compute-intensive tasks such as FFT pre-processing, custom cryptographic primitives, or high-speed sensor fusion, freeing the MCU for control-loop duty. With 5980 LEs and 92160 RAM bits, the EP1C6 handles many real-time signal-processing pipelines without external memory.
Recomendado
Educational and Development Platforms
The EP1C6T144C7N is a popular FPGA for university digital-logic labs and hobbyist development boards because of its manageable 5980-LE size, affordable unit cost, and compatibility with the Altera Quartus II toolchain (free version supports Cyclone I). The 144-TQFP package's hand-solderable 0.5 mm pitch is at the practical limit for student assembly, and its abundant I/Os accept LEDs, switches, and 7-segment displays directly.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP1C6T144C7N — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144C7 | EP1C6T144C6N | EP1C6T144C6 | EP1C6T14417N | EP1C3T144C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-TQFP | 144-TQFP - same | 144-TQFP - same | 144-TQFP - same | 144-TQFP - same | 144-TQFP - same | 144-TQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Speed Grade | C7 | C8 (faster) | C7 (same) | C6 (slower) | C6 (slower) | C7 variant | C8 (faster) |
| Logic Elements | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 2910 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92160 | 92160 | 92160 | 92160 | 92160 | 92160 | 59904 |
| User I/Os | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 104 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Max Frequency | 320 MHz | 320 MHz | 320 MHz | 320 MHz | 320 MHz | 320 MHz | 320 MHz |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes (lead-free) | Yes | No (leaded version) | Yes | No (leaded version) | Yes | Yes |
Principais diferenciais
- Pin-compatible faster speed grade (vs EP1C6T144C8N)
- Larger logic density vs EP1C3 in same package (vs EP1C3T144C8N)
- Mature, widely available Cyclone I silicon (vs EP1C12F324C6N)
Notas de projeto
Estimated: at 100% resource utilization (5980 LEs, 20 M4K blocks, all 98 I/Os toggling at 100 MHz), the EP1C6T144C7N draws roughly 300-500 mA from VCCINT and 100-200 mA from VCCIO. Place 100 uF bulk + 0.1 uF high-frequency ceramic decoupling capacitors adjacent to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin pair, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor at the regulator output. The Cyclone Device Handbook's powerplay estimator tool provides device-specific numbers for your design before committing to a regulator.
Route the dedicated clock input pins (CLK[0..3] on the EP1C6T144) as 50-ohm controlled-impedance traces, length-matched within 100 mils if used for a DDR-style or source-synchronous interface. Keep JTAG chain signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) away from fast switching I/O to avoid configuration-mode interference. The 0.5 mm pitch TQFP package requires 4-mil trace-and-space design rules; plan escape routing accordingly.
Do not power the EP1C6T144C7N with VCCIO=3.3V while VCCINT=1.5V out of sequence during hot-plug events - always ramp VCCINT before or simultaneously with VCCIO. Always issue a CONFIG_DONE acknowledge check after configuration; a missing CONFIG_DONE signal is the most common cause of 'blank' Cyclone I designs. Verify the bitstream was generated for the correct device ID (EP1C6) and package (T144) in Quartus II - bitstreams targeting a different package or family member will not configure correctly.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS-compliant lead-free version (suffix 'N') per Altera/Intel product marking. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - not intended for automotive safety-critical applications.
