EP1C6T144I7N - Cyclone FPGA, 5,980 LEs, 144-LQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP1C6T144I7N ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $66.2 | $66,20 |
| 10 | $59.5 | $595,00 |
| 100 | $53.2 | $5.320,00 |
| 500 | $47.8 | $23.900,00 |
| 1.000 | $42.5 | $42.500,00 |
EP1C6T144I7N Visão geral
What is an FPGA? An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor IC whose logic fabric, interconnect, and I/O cells can be reconfigured in-circuit to implement arbitrary digital functions. FPGAs sit between fixed-function ASICs and software-driven microcontrollers in the design hierarchy: more flexible than an ASIC, faster and more deterministic than a CPU. The Cyclone family specifically targets consumer, industrial, and communication applications where low unit cost and low static power matter more than raw logic density or transceivers.
Key features of the EP1C6T144I7N include 5,980 LEs organized into 598 logic array blocks (LABs), 92,160 bits of embedded M4K RAM (twenty 4-Kbit blocks), 2 PLLs with up to eight output clocks each, and 98 user I/Os arranged across 4 I/O banks supporting LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and LVDS I/O standards. The device supports configuration via active serial (AS), passive serial (PS), and JTAG modes with EPCS configuration devices.
Typical applications include digital signal processing front-ends, video bridging and image processing pipelines, industrial control and machine interfaces, automotive infotainment and body electronics, communication protocol bridging (UART/SPI/I2C to parallel buses), and glue-logic replacement in legacy systems. The wide operating temperature range (-40 °C to +100 °C for the I7 industrial speed grade) and surface-mount TQFP-144 footprint make it suitable for both consumer and industrial PCB designs.
When designing with the EP1C6T144I7N, note that the I7 speed grade is the slowest industrial grade available; for designs that close timing marginally, the I8 speed grade (EP1C6T144I8N) provides about 20% higher Fmax at higher cost. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1C6T144I7N — 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 EP1C6T144I7N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Family, Operating Temperature.
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$12.95 / unidade
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Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144I7N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Series | Cyclone |
| Family | Cyclone (1st generation) |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 598 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| Embedded RAM Blocks | 20 x M4K (4 Kbit each) |
| PLLs | 2 |
| User I/O Pins | 98 |
| I/O Banks | 4 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| I/O Voltage | 1.5 V to 3.3 V |
| Maximum LVDS Pairs | 64 |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP (TQFP-144) |
| Temperatura de operação | -40 °C to +100 °C |
| Speed Grade | I7 (industrial, slowest) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 0.13 μm SRAM |
| Configuration Modes | AS, PS, JTAG |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
| Nível MSL | 3 (168 hours) |
Configuração de pinos do EP1C6T144I7N
| Pino 1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 8 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 9 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 10 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 11 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 12 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 13 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pino 14 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 15 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 16 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 17 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 18 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 19 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 20 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 21 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 22 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 23 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 24 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 25 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 26 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 29 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 30 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 31 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 32 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 33 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pino 34 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 35 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 36 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 37 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 38 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 39 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 40 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 41 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 42 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 44 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 45 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 46 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 47 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 48 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 49 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 50 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 52 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 53 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pino 54 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 55 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 57 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 58 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 59 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 60 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 61 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 62 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 63 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 64 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 65 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 66 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 69 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 70 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 71 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 72 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 73 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pino 74 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 76 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 77 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 78 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 4) |
| Pino 79 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 80 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 81 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 82 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 83 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 84 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 85 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 86 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 87 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 88 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 89 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 92 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 93 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pino 94 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 96 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 97 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 98 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 1) |
| Pino 99 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 100 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 101 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 104 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 105 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 106 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 107 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 108 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 109 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 110 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 111 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 112 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 113 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 116 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 117 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 118 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 2) |
| Pino 119 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 120 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 121 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 122 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 123 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 124 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 125 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 126 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 128 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 129 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 130 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 131 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 132 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 133 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Pino 134 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 135 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 136 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 137 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 138 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin (Bank 3) |
| Pino 139 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 140 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pino 141 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pino 142 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pino 143 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pino 144 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low reset) |
Aplicações típicas
EP1C6T144I7N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Control and Machine Interfaces, Digital Signal Processing Front-Ends, Video Bridging and Image Processing, Communication Protocol Bridging, Automotive Infotainment and Body Electronics, Glue-Logic Replacement in Legacy Systems.
Industrial Control and Machine Interfaces
The EP1C6T144I7N fits industrial control applications because of its -40 °C to +100 °C industrial temperature range, 98 user I/Os for sensor and actuator interfacing, and 5,980 LEs sufficient for state-machine and protocol-bridging logic. Its 2 PLLs support multi-clock domains common in motor-control loops, and the 144-LQFP package is hand-solderable for prototyping. The device replaces discrete glue logic in PLCs, HMI panels, and motor drives. Compared to a microcontroller, it offers deterministic parallel processing for hard-real-time control loops where deterministic latency matters more than sequential code execution.
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Digital Signal Processing Front-Ends
The EP1C6T144I7N suits DSP front-end tasks such as digital filtering, FFT pre-processing, and sample-rate conversion where parallel logic is faster than a sequential DSP chip. With 20 M4K RAM blocks totaling 92 Kbits, it provides on-chip data buffering for streaming audio or video samples. The 2 PLLs generate multiple sample-rate clocks from a single reference, and 98 I/Os support parallel ADC/DAC interfaces. Engineers typically use it in sonar pre-processors, audio codec bridges, and ultrasonic ranging systems.
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Video Bridging and Image Processing
The EP1C6T144I7N handles video-format bridging between cameras, displays, and processors. Its 64 LVDS pairs enable direct connection to flat-panel display interfaces and high-speed image sensors, while the 92 Kbits of block RAM serve as line buffers for video scaling and color-space conversion. With 5,980 LEs, designs can implement deinterlacers, scalers, and chroma-key overlays in a single chip. The industrial temperature rating suits outdoor kiosks and digital signage.
Recomendado
Communication Protocol Bridging
The EP1C6T144I7N acts as a multi-protocol bridge between UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and parallel buses in industrial and embedded networks. Its 5,980 LEs support simultaneous operation of several protocol engines without timing collisions, while 92 Kbits of block RAM buffer packet payloads. The 2 PLLs regenerate clocks for each downstream interface, and 98 user I/Os accommodate multiple connectors. Typical use cases include UART-to-SPI bridges, CAN gateways, and legacy-to-modern bus converters.
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Automotive Infotainment and Body Electronics
Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the EP1C6T144I7N's industrial temperature range allows it to serve non-safety-critical automotive applications such as infotainment head-units, instrument clusters, and body controllers in non-safety roles. Its 64 LVDS pairs drive automotive LCD panels, and 5,980 LEs implement audio routing, CAN/LIN bridging, and graphic overlays. The 144-LQFP package handles the mechanical shock and vibration of vehicle environments. For safety-critical ADAS or chassis systems, an AEC-Q100 part is required.
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Glue-Logic Replacement in Legacy Systems
The EP1C6T144I7N is widely used to replace discrete 74-series logic chips, PALs, and GALs in legacy equipment where a hardware redesign is impractical. A single FPGA replaces dozens of small logic ICs, reducing board area and power consumption while adding reprogrammability for late-stage design changes. Its 98 user I/Os and 5,980 LEs accommodate most glue-logic retrofits, and the 144-LQFP footprint allows mechanical drop-in on legacy through-hole adapter boards. Engineers use it to extend product life without PCB respins.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144I8N | EP1C6T144I7 | EP1C6T144I6N | EP1C6T144C7N | EP1C6T144C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-144 (22x22 mm) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) | TQFP-144 (same) |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 |
| Speed Grade | I7 (industrial, slowest) | C8 (commercial, fastest) | I8 (industrial, faster) | I7 (industrial, same) | I6 (industrial, slower) | C7 (commercial) | C6 (commercial, slowest) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 |
| User I/Os | 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 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Principais diferenciais
- Industrial temperature range with slowest speed grade for power-optimized designs (vs EP1C6T144C8N)
- Lower-cost option with same silicon as C7 grade (vs EP1C6T144C7N)
- Compact TQFP-144 footprint for hand-solderable prototyping (vs EP1C6Q240I7N)
Notas de projeto
The EP1C6T144I7N requires three power rails: 1.5 V VCCINT for the core logic, 1.5 V to 3.3 V VCCIO for the I/O banks (set per bank), and 3.3 V VCCPD for configuration/pre-charge. Decoupling requires at least eight 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the VCCINT pins, plus bulk capacitors (47 µF to 100 µF tantalum or polymer) on each rail. During configuration, VCCINT must ramp monotonically from 0 V to 1.5 V within 100 ms; failure to meet this can corrupt the configuration bitstream. Estimated: core current draw at 200 MHz internal operation with typical utilization (~30% LEs) is around 100 mA, peaking near 250 mA for full-utilization designs.
Route all four PLL power pins (VCC_PLL1, VCC_PLL2, GNDA_PLL1, GNDA_PLL2) with dedicated analog ground and power islands. Place 0.1 µF and 10 µF decoupling within 3 mm of each PLL pin to minimize jitter. For LVDS differential pairs, maintain 100 Ω differential impedance and match lengths within 0.5 mm. The 144-LQFP package has a 0.5 mm pitch and benefits from 4-layer PCBs with continuous ground and power planes under the device.
The I7 speed grade is the slowest industrial option and may fail timing closure for designs that compile cleanly at C8 commercial grade. Always benchmark the timing-critical path with the Quartus TimeQuest analyzer at the I7 grade before committing to layout. Another common pitfall is mixing VCCIO standards across banks without verifying bank-voltage conflicts - mixing 3.3 V LVCMOS and 2.5 V SSTL in adjacent banks requires per-bank voltage regulators. Finally, the device is now obsolete; long-term production designs should migrate to the Cyclone IV E family (EP4CE6E144) for active lifecycle support.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliant per Intel/Altera product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - do not use in safety-critical automotive systems.