EP1C6T144I6N - Cyclone FPGA 5980 Cells 144-TQFP | Altera / Intel
N.º da peça: EP1C6T144I6N ⚠ Última compra| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28,50 |
| 10 | $25.4 | $254,00 |
| 100 | $22.1 | $2.210,00 |
| 500 | $19.8 | $9.900,00 |
| 1.000 | $17.6 | $17.600,00 |
EP1C6T144I6N Visão geral
A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit that can be configured by the customer after manufacture to implement arbitrary digital logic. The Cyclone family sits in the taxonomy: FPGA -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> digital logic IC -> semiconductor. FPGAs bridge the gap between fixed-function ASICs (low unit cost, no flexibility) and microcontrollers (flexible, but limited performance for parallel workloads). Cyclone devices contain an array of configurable logic blocks (LABs), embedded memory (M4K blocks), phase-locked loops (PLLs), and programmable I/O, all interconnected by a programmable routing fabric.
Key features of the EP1C6T144I6N include approximately 5,980 logic elements, around 90 Kbits of embedded RAM (M4K blocks), two PLLs for clock multiplication and phase shifting, and 100+ user I/O pins. The device supports a wide range of I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL, and LVDS, making it interoperable with common microprocessors, memories, and bus interfaces. Configuration is typically loaded from an external EPC serial configuration device or via JTAG, enabling in-system reprogrammability for field upgrades.
The Cyclone architecture uses a 1.5V core with separate VCCIO banks that can be powered at 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, or 3.3V to interface with mixed-voltage peripherals. Its built-in multipliers and dedicated routing make it well suited to DSP-style data paths, while the abundant M4K blocks provide efficient on-chip buffering for FIFOs, lookup tables, and small frame stores.
Typical applications include industrial control and machine vision glue logic, motor control co-processors, low-cost software-defined radio front-end controllers, communication bridges (UART/SPI/I2C aggregation), LED video wall scan-and-refresh drivers, and education/hobby digital design platforms. The 144-TQFP package has generous pitch (0.5 mm) that is friendly to hand-soldering and four-layer prototype boards.
When designing with this part, plan for a stable 1.5V core supply, a separate VCCIO rail per bank, and a configuration mode (AS, PS, JTAG). Decouple every VCC/VCCIO pin with 0.1 uF and 10 uF bulk capacitors placed as close to the package as possible. The Cyclone handbook (Altera Cyclone Device Handbook) provides reference schematics and Quartus II pinout files for the 144-pin TQFP.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, drop-in same-package alternatives within the Cyclone family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers quickly evaluate the EP1C6T144I6N for both new designs and legacy board re-spins.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1C6T144I6N — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144I6N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Cyclone (First Generation) |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 405.2 MHz |
| Encapsulamento | 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144) |
| User I/O Count | 100+ (depends on bank configuration) |
| Embedded Memory (M4K blocks) | 20 blocks, ~92 Kbits total |
| Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs) | 2 |
| Speed Grade | -6 |
| Faixa de temperatura de operação | -40 C to +100 C (Industrial) |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL-II, LVDS |
| Configuration Modes | AS, PS, JTAG |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount (TQFP) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (per 'N' suffix) |
Configuração de pinos do EP1C6T144I6N
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 6 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 7 | VCCIO1 — Bank 1 I/O supply |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 9 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 10 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 17 | VCCIO1 — Bank 1 I/O supply |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 22 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 29 | VCCIO2 — Bank 2 I/O supply |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 33 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 36 | VCCIO2 — Bank 2 I/O supply |
| Pino 37 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 40 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 41 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 45 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 47 | VCCIO3 — Bank 3 I/O supply |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 54 | VCCIO3 — Bank 3 I/O supply |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 58 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 64 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 65 | VCCIO4 — Bank 4 I/O supply |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 72 | VCCIO4 — Bank 4 I/O supply |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 76 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 77 | VCCINT — 1.5V core supply |
| Pino 78 | VCCINT — 1.5V core supply |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 81 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 85 | VCCIO4 — Bank 4 I/O supply |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 92 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 93 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 97 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 99 | VCCIO3 — Bank 3 I/O supply |
| Pino 100 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 106 | VCCIO3 — Bank 3 I/O supply |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 110 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 117 | VCCIO2 — Bank 2 I/O supply |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 121 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 124 | VCCIO2 — Bank 2 I/O supply |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 128 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 130 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 133 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 135 | VCCIO1 — Bank 1 I/O supply |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 142 | VCCIO1 — Bank 1 I/O supply |
| Pino 143 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pino 144 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
Aplicações típicas
EP1C6T144I6N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Control & PLC Logic, Motor Control Co-Processor, Communication Bridge & Protocol Aggregator, LED Video Wall Scan & Refresh Driver, Software-Defined Radio Front-End Controller, Education & Hobby Digital Design Platform.
Industrial Control & PLC Logic
The EP1C6T144I6N fits industrial control and small PLC designs because its industrial -40 C to +100 C temperature range handles factory-floor thermal swings, while 5,980 logic elements are enough for ladder-logic-equivalent state machines, PID loops, and PWM generators. The two on-chip PLLs synthesize precise servo and motor-drive clocks from a low-cost crystal, and the LVDS-capable I/O bank interfaces to noise-immune industrial sensor buses without external transceivers. Use it to consolidate discrete 74-series glue logic and replace aging CPLDs with more headroom.
Recomendado
Motor Control Co-Processor
For multi-axis motor control co-processing, the EP1C6T144I6N delivers 5,980 logic elements capable of running several independent field-oriented-control (FOC) state machines in parallel, offloading the host MCU. Its 20 M4K memory blocks provide deterministic cycle buffers for current and speed feedback, and two PLLs generate the high-resolution PWM carrier and quadrature-encoder sample clocks. The 144-TQFP package exposes enough user I/O to drive 6-8 half-bridges via external gate drivers, with margin for encoder, Hall-sensor, and CAN-style feedback lines.
Recomendado
Communication Bridge & Protocol Aggregator
The EP1C6T144I6N excels as a protocol-aggregation bridge that fans out UART, SPI, I2C, and parallel buses to a host processor, because its 100+ I/O pins map easily to multi-drop sensor arrays and the 5,980 logic elements implement hardware FIFOs and CRC engines without CPU intervention. LVDS I/O support enables robust differential signalling across noisy backplanes up to several metres, while the 405.2 MHz internal fabric sustains multi-megabit serial streams. Industrial temperature grade allows deployment in outdoor enclosures, rack-mounted base stations, and vehicle gateways.
Recomendado
LED Video Wall Scan & Refresh Driver
For LED video walls the EP1C6T144I6N's M4K memory blocks act as dual-port line buffers holding scan data while the previous frame is being shifted out, while the 5,980 logic elements implement gamma correction, refresh scheduling, and brightness modulation in parallel. Up to 100 user I/O pins drive several high-speed shift-register chains of LEDs simultaneously, and the PLLs synthesize the precise pixel clock from any standard video reference. Industrial temperature grade allows the controller to live inside the display cabinet without active cooling.
Recomendado
Software-Defined Radio Front-End Controller
The EP1C6T144I6N is well-matched to SDR front-end controllers because its 5,980 logic elements implement CIC and FIR decimation filters, gain control loops, and IQ imbalance correction at baseband sample rates up to 80-100 MSPS. Two PLLs generate the ADC sampling clock and a phase-aligned LO offset, while LVDS pairs deliver parallel ADC data into the fabric without skew. The 144-TQFP footprint is hand-solderable on 4-layer prototype boards, accelerating experimental radio design cycles.
Recomendado
Education & Hobby Digital Design Platform
The EP1C6T144I6N is ideal for university and hobbyist digital design courses because the 144-pin TQFP at 0.5 mm pitch is friendlier than BGA for hand-soldering and rework, while the 5,980 logic elements fit typical class projects (RISC CPUs, graphics pipelines, signal processors). It is fully supported by the free Quartus II / Quartus Prime Web Edition toolchain, enabling students to learn VHDL/Verilog without licence cost. Industrial temperature tolerance and lead-free assembly mean lab boards survive handling and reflow practice.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C6T144C6N | EP1C6T144C7N | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144C6 | EP1C6T144C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 |
| Temperature Range | -40 C to +100 C (Industrial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | -6 | -6 (same) | -7 (faster) | -8 (fastest) | -6 (same) | -7 (faster) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes ('N' suffix) | Yes ('N' suffix) | Yes ('N' suffix) | Yes ('N' suffix) | No (no 'N' suffix) | No (no 'N' suffix) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Approximate Unit Price (qty 1) | USD 28.50 | USD 18-22 (broker) | USD 20-25 (broker) | USD 22-28 (broker) | USD 5-10 (surplus) | USD 5-10 (surplus) |
Principais diferenciais
- Industrial -40 C to +100 C temperature grade (vs EP1C6T144C6N)
- -6 speed grade (slower but cheapest, best for power-sensitive designs) (vs EP1C6T144C8N)
- RoHS-compliant lead-free assembly ('N' suffix) (vs EP1C6T144C6)
Notas de projeto
Estimated power budget for a 50%-utilization Cyclone design at 100 MHz: roughly 0.5-1.0 W from VCCINT (1.5V) plus I/O current of 10-20 mA per bank at 3.3V LVTTL. Place one 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling cap adjacent to every VCCINT, VCCIO, and PLL analog supply pin, and add two to four 47-100 uF bulk aluminium-polymer or tantalum capacitors near the package. Power-on sequence: VCCINT must reach 1.5V before VCCIO banks to avoid I/O latch-up; use a supervisor IC or sequenced LDO pair. Estimated input current at 1.5V x 0.6 A = 0.9 W typical.
Route JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) and configuration pins (MSEL, nCE, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) as short, parallel traces no longer than 50 mm to avoid signal-integrity issues; add 4.7 kohm pull-ups on nCE, nCONFIG, and CONF_DONE to VCCIO. Keep differential pair (LVDS) lengths matched within 0.5 mm. Provide a 4-layer stack-up with continuous ground plane under the TQFP-144 footprint and stitch vias every 5 mm along the perimeter. The TQFP-144 thermal pad (exposed pad, if present in the package variant) must be soldered to a ground-copper pour 10-10 mm minimum for heat spreading.
Do not leave configuration mode pins MSEL floating - tie them high or low to select AS (active serial, MSEL[2:0]=000), PS (passive serial, MSEL[2:0]=100), or JTAG-only (MSEL[2:0]=101) configuration. The nCONFIG pin must see a clean rising edge at power-up or the device will not configure; debounce any mechanical reset pushbutton with a 100 nF cap. Mixing 3.3V and 1.5V on the same I/O bank is illegal - group pins by voltage into the four VCCIO banks before PCB layout.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS-compliant per the 'N' suffix in the part number. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; the device is classified for industrial (not automotive) use. Halogen-free status not stated in the provided web data.