EP1C6T144C8 - Cyclone FPGA, 5980 LEs, 98 I/O, 144-TQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP1C6T144C8 ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24.5 | $24,50 |
| 10 | $22.1 | $221,00 |
| 100 | $19.4 | $1.940,00 |
| 500 | $17.2 | $8.600,00 |
| 1.000 | $15.6 | $15.600,00 |
EP1C6T144C8 Visão geral
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device that allows designers to configure digital logic circuits after manufacture. FPGAs occupy a unique position in the semiconductor hierarchy: more flexible than Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and far more capable than discrete logic ICs. Within the programmable logic taxonomy, the Cyclone family belongs to the low-cost, high-volume segment, sitting below the more advanced Stratix and above the legacy MAX CPLD families. Cyclone devices use a LUT-based logic element fabric with embedded M4K RAM blocks and a network of programmable interconnect.
Key features of this Cyclone part include 5980 logic elements distributed across LABs (Logic Array Blocks), two PLLs for clock management, 20 embedded multipliers (18x18-bit) for DSP-style operations, and 5980 equivalent LEs supporting 100 MHz internal operation. The 130 nm process delivers a fine balance of cost, power, and performance for cost-sensitive applications. The 144-pin TQFP package provides a low-cost, easy-to-inspect footprint suitable for prototype, low-volume, and educational designs, with the trade-off of limited pin density compared with BGA alternatives.
Typical applications include digital signal processing, glue logic, custom state machines, video and image processing front ends, industrial control, and educational/development platforms. The Cyclone architecture is supported by the Intel Quartus® II (now Intel Quartus Prime) design software, which includes ready-made IP cores for common functions such as UART, I2C, SPI, DDR controllers, and Nios II embedded processors.
When designing with EP1C6T144C8, ensure the Quartus II pin assignments match the device pin-out for the 144-pin TQFP package and that decoupling capacitors are placed as close as possible to each VCCINT and VCCIO pin. The configuration scheme (AS, AP, PS, JTAG) must be selected before board layout to allocate correct pins for configuration. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone alternatives, and practical Quartus design notes not aggregated in the original datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1C6T144C8 — 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 EP1C6T144C8 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Configuration Method, Maximum Internal Frequency.
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EP1C6T144C8N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$12.95 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144C7N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$18.4 / 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 →EP1C6T144C8 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5980 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92160 |
| User I/O Count | 98 |
| Number of LABs | 598 |
| Encapsulamento | 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.5 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.5 V to 3.3 V |
| Temperatura de operação | 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | 8 |
| Temperature Grade | C (Commercial) |
| Embedded Multipliers | 20 (18x18-bit) |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Status RoHS | unknown |
Configuração de pinos do EP1C6T144C8
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent on VCCIO group) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 9 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 10 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 12 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 15 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 18 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 21 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 24 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 27 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 30 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 33 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 36 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 37 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 39 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 41 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 42 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 45 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 48 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 51 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 54 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 57 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 60 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 63 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 66 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 69 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 72 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 75 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 78 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 81 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 84 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 87 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 90 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 93 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pino 94 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pino 95 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pino 96 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pino 97 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pino 98 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pino 99 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Pino 100 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pino 101 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pino 102 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pino 103 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pino 104 | CLK0 — Primary clock input pin 0 |
| Pino 105 | CLK1 — Secondary clock input pin 1 |
| Pino 106 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 109 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 110 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 112 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 115 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 118 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 121 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 124 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 127 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 130 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 133 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 136 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 139 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 142 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.5 V |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Aplicações típicas
EP1C6T144C8 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Digital Signal Processing Front-End, Industrial Control and Glue Logic Replacement, Custom Video Processing and Image Pipeline, Embedded Nios II Processor Development Platform, Communication Protocol Bridging, Educational FPGA Development and Prototyping.
Digital Signal Processing Front-End
The EP1C6T144C8 is well suited to digital signal processing front-ends because its 20 embedded 18x18-bit multipliers support up to 20 multiply-accumulate operations per clock cycle, enabling FIR filter and FFT implementations in cost-sensitive designs. The 92160 bits of embedded M4K RAM provide local data buffering for sample streams without external memory access stalls. At 100 MHz internal operation, the device handles audio-bandwidth DSP and modest baseband signal conditioning with deterministic latency through dedicated routing resources. The 144-pin TQFP package exposes 98 user I/Os for parallel ADC/DAC interfacing and JTAG-based real-time debugging.
Recomendado
Industrial Control and Glue Logic Replacement
The EP1C6T144C8 consolidates legacy discrete 74-series and PAL/GAL glue logic into a single programmable device, simplifying PCB layout and reducing BOM count for industrial controllers and PLC I/O modules. Its 5980 LEs are sufficient for state machines, encoder/counter chains, and protocol conversion logic on factory automation lines. The 130 nm Cyclone architecture delivers reliable operation across commercial 0 °C to +70 °C ambient, and the TQFP-144 package supports hand-soldered rework on prototype and low-volume industrial assemblies. JTAG-based in-system programmability enables field updates via the standard IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan interface.
Recomendado
Custom Video Processing and Image Pipeline
The EP1C6T144C8 functions as a cost-effective video processing pipeline for low-resolution image capture and display applications, supporting pixel-rate processing up to 100 MHz with its embedded multipliers handling chroma interpolation and color-space conversion. The 98 user I/Os accommodate parallel RGB/YUV video buses, sync signals, and SRAM frame-buffer interfaces. Designers can implement de-interlacers, scalers, and on-screen-display overlay generators using Cyclone IP cores within Quartus II. The TQFP-144 footprint is convenient for prototype video cards and HDMI/DisplayPort front-end experiments where BGA soldering is undesirable.
Recomendado
Embedded Nios II Processor Development Platform
The EP1C6T144C8 supports the Nios II soft-core embedded processor, enabling designers to instantiate a 32-bit RISC CPU plus peripherals entirely within the FPGA fabric for educational and embedded applications. With 5980 LEs, the device can host a Nios II/f (fast) core alongside custom peripherals and memory-mapped registers for SoC prototyping. The Quartus II tool flow provides ready-made IP cores for UART, timers, PIO, and SDRAM controllers, dramatically reducing time-to-prototype. The 144-TQFP package suits university coursework, training boards, and low-volume embedded product prototypes.
Recomendado
Communication Protocol Bridging
The EP1C6T144C8 enables bridging between industrial and embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and custom proprietary buses. Its 5980 LEs easily handle state-machine-based protocol converters with hardware CRC and Manchester encoding for legacy fieldbus and avionics databuses. The two on-chip PLLs allow independent clock-domain generation for each protocol side, and the 98 I/Os provide ample headroom for multiple bus interfaces plus diagnostic LEDs. Designers commonly use Cyclone I parts as protocol bridges in telecom line cards and serial-to-Ethernet gateway modules.
Recomendado
Educational FPGA Development and Prototyping
The EP1C6T144C8 is widely used in university curricula and prototyping platforms thanks to its mature Quartus II tool support, abundant reference designs, and the 144-pin TQFP package's hand-solder-friendly footprint. Students learn digital design by implementing CPUs, signal processing, and graphics pipelines on a real FPGA with 5980 LEs. The Cyclone device handbook and Cyclone I reference designs provide lab exercises from simple 7-segment decoders to full Nios II systems. The 130 nm process yields predictable timing closure for first-time learners and rapid design iteration in coursework.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144C7N | EP1C6T144C7 | EP1C6T144C6N | EP1C6T144C6 | EP1C6T14417N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same |
| Logic Elements | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 | 5980 |
| Speed Grade | -8 | -8 | -7 (slower) | -7 (slower) | -6 (slowest) | -6 (slowest) | -7 equivalent |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 to +70 C) | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial (-40 to +85 C) |
| Terminal Finish | SnPb (standard) | Pb-free (matte Sn) | Pb-free (matte Sn) | SnPb (standard) | Pb-free (matte Sn) | SnPb (standard) | Pb-free (matte Sn) |
| Embedded RAM | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits | 92160 bits |
| User I/O Count | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Unit Price (approx., as of 2026-09-06) | $24.50 | $26.00 | $21.80 | $20.50 | $18.90 | $17.60 | $32.00 |
Principais diferenciais
- Lead-free / RoHS-compliant terminal finish with same die (vs EP1C6T144C8N)
- Faster speed grade (-8) for tighter timing closure (vs EP1C6T144C7N)
- Industrial temperature range for harsh environments (vs EP1C6T14417N)
Notas de projeto
The EP1C6T144C8 requires three separate power rails: VCCINT (1.5 V core), VCCIO (1.5 V to 3.3 V per I/O bank, four banks on the 144-TQFP), and VCCPD (3.3 V for configuration/pre-charge). Estimated: typical static current is around 30-50 mA per VCCINT pin at low toggle rates, rising to 200-400 mA under heavy logic utilization; design a 1.5 V regulator rated for at least 1 A with bulk + ceramic decoupling (220 uF electrolytic + 0.1 uF X7R per VCC pin). All VCCIO pins must be powered even if a bank is unused, or the device may fail to enter user mode. Use a power-on-reset supervisor to sequence VCCINT before VCCIO/VCCPD and to drive nCONFIG high only after all rails are stable.
Place all 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors as close as physically possible to each VCCINT and VCCIO pin, with the GND return loop kept short and on an unbroken ground plane. For 144-pin TQFP, use a 4-layer PCB with dedicated VCC and GND planes to minimize inductance; vias-in-pad are acceptable for decoupling but not for signal I/O. Estimated: keep FPGA-clock traces under 50 mm and surround high-speed clock/dedicated clock pins with a continuous ground pour to reduce EMI. Provide a configuration device footprint (EPCS1/EPCS4 serial flash) with the MSEL pins strapped for AS configuration mode, and ensure JTAG header (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI/nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE) is brought out for in-system programming and debug.
Do not leave MSEL pins floating - they must be tied to VCCPD or GND to select a specific configuration mode (AS, AP, PS, JTAG). Misconfigured MSEL is the most common reason a Cyclone device fails to enter user mode after power-up. Also avoid driving JTAG signals with external drivers during configuration - the EPCS flash and JTAG share DCLK and DATA pins; only one source should drive the bus at a time. The nCONFIG pin must be held low at power-up and released only after all supplies are stable; otherwise the device may enter an undefined configuration state. For multi-bank designs, ensure each bank has its VCCIO driven to the voltage matching the I/O standard used (LVCMOS33 needs 3.3 V, LVCMOS18 needs 1.8 V, LVCMOS15 needs 1.5 V).
Informações de conformidade
EP1C6T144C8 itself uses SnPb (leaded) terminal finish; the EP1C6T144C8N variant is Pb-free per JEDEC J-STD-609. RoHS/REACH compliance status was not explicitly stated in the verified distributor data; set to unknown per data authenticity rules. Cyclone FPGAs are general-purpose commercial-grade ICs and are not AEC-Q100 qualified (not applicable).