EP1C6T144I8 - Cyclone FPGA 5980 LE, 144-TQFP, Industrial | Intel
N.º da peça: EP1C6T144I8 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342,00 |
| 100 | $28.95 | $2.895,00 |
| 500 | $24.1 | $12.050,00 |
| 1.000 | $21.45 | $21.450,00 |
EP1C6T144I8 Visão geral
What is a Cyclone FPGA? A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated hard IP such as block RAM, PLLs, and I/O serializers. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs are programmed by the end user after manufacture, making them ideal for prototyping, low-volume production, and designs that must evolve in the field. The Cyclone family sits in the low-cost, low-power tier of the Intel FPGA portfolio - positioned below Cyclone II/III/IV/V and well below Stratix and Arria families. Within this hierarchy: Cyclone -> low-cost FPGA -> programmable logic -> semiconductor IC. The EP1C6 variant occupies the mid-density position in the original Cyclone lineup, between EP1C3 (smaller) and EP1C12/EP1C20 (larger).
Key features of the EP1C6T144I8 include 5,980 logic elements, 92,160 bits of embedded RAM (M4K blocks), 98 maximum user I/O pins, two analog PLLs with four outputs each, and support for LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and differential I/O standards. The 144-TQFP package offers a 1.0mm lead pitch and gull-wing leads compatible with standard SMT assembly and hand-rework, eliminating the need for fine-pitch BGA handling.
Technically, the EP1C6T144I8 is built on a 1.5V core with multi-voltage I/O banks supporting 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5.0V interfacing. The device uses SRAM-based configuration memory, requiring a configuration flash or controller on every board. Configuration is via passive serial (PS), active serial (AS), or JTAG. The I8 suffix denotes the industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C ambient, junction to +135C).
Typical applications include industrial motor control, video processing pipelines, custom peripheral expansion, glue logic replacement, software-defined radio front-ends, and educational/development platforms. The Cyclone I/O flexibility makes it well-suited for bridging legacy 5V buses to modern 3.3V processors.
When designing with this part, ensure the configuration scheme is selected (AS/PS/JTAG) and that a valid configuration clock source is present at power-up. Unused pins should be left floating per datasheet guidance; the TQFP-144 footprint simplifies prototype bring-up versus BGA alternatives.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1C6T144I8 — 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 EP1C6T144I8 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Speed Grade, RoHS Status, Process Technology, Family.
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EP1C6T144I7N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$42.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144C8N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$12.95 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144C8
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$15.6 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144C7N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$18.4 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6Q240I8N
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$20.4 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144I8 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| Embedded RAM Blocks | 20 (M4K) |
| Maximum User I/O | 98 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Encapsulamento | 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144) |
| Lead Pitch | 1.0 mm |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C ambient) |
| Configuration Mode | Passive Serial / Active Serial / JTAG |
| I/O Standards | LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, LVDS (differential pairs) |
| Maximum Frequency | 275.03 MHz |
| Status RoHS | Compliant (per distributor listings) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount (gull-wing leads) |
| Nível MSL | 3 (per distributor datasheet listings) |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Lead-free (per Altera/Intel product family convention) |
Configuração de pinos do EP1C6T144I8
| Pino 1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 5 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 9 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 13 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 17 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 21 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 25 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 29 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 33 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 37 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 41 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 45 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 49 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 53 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 57 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 61 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 65 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 69 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 73 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 77 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pino 78 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pino 79 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pino 80 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pino 81 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pino 82 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pino 83 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Pino 84 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pino 85 | DATA0 — Configuration data input (AS/PS mode) |
| Pino 86 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select bit 0 |
| Pino 87 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select bit 1 |
| Pino 88 | MSEL2 — Configuration mode select bit 2 |
| Pino 89 | nCE — Chip enable (active low, tied low in single-device designs) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 93 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 97 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 101 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 105 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 109 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 113 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 117 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 121 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 125 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 129 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 133 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 137 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 141 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank dependent) |
Aplicações típicas
EP1C6T144I8 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Motor Control and Drive Interfaces, Video Processing and Image Pipeline Front-Ends, Custom Peripheral Expansion and Glue Logic Replacement, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front-End Interfaces, Legacy Communication Protocol Bridges (RS-232/422/485, CAN, SPI, I2C), Educational Development Boards and FPGA Training Platforms.
Industrial Motor Control and Drive Interfaces
The EP1C6T144I8 is widely deployed in industrial motor-control boards where its 5,980 logic elements and 98 user I/O provide ample capacity for PWM generation, encoder feedback decoding, and CAN/RS-485 protocol bridging. The industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C ambient) ensures reliable operation in factory-floor cabinets and outdoor enclosures where ambient temperatures swing widely. Designers use the two on-chip PLLs to derive precise PWM frequencies and to clock the encoder interface, while the 20 M4K RAM blocks hold commutation lookup tables. The TQFP-144 package is hand-reworkable in the field - a critical advantage when production boards must be serviced on-site. Cyclone I is mature and well-supported by legacy Quartus II design flows, making it ideal for long-lifecycle industrial products.
Recomendado
Video Processing and Image Pipeline Front-Ends
The EP1C6T144I8 handles ITU-R BT.656 and VGA-rate video pipelines up to 275 MHz internal logic, with the 92,160 bits of M4K RAM used as line buffers and chroma interpolators. Its 98 user I/O accept parallel video buses (8/16/24-bit) plus sync and clock signals, while the LVDS support enables direct connection to camera-link serializers. Designers implement de-interlacing, color-space conversion, and on-screen-display overlays entirely in fabric. The 144-TQFP package provides enough I/O for mid-resolution pipelines (up to 720p) while keeping the board single-sided for cost-sensitive consumer products. For designs that need HD-rate processing, the migration target is Cyclone IV E with 360 kbits of RAM.
Recomendado
Custom Peripheral Expansion and Glue Logic Replacement
The EP1C6T144I8 replaces multiple PALs, FPGAs, and discrete MSI logic in legacy industrial backplanes. The 5,980 logic elements can implement parallel-to-serial converters, custom bus arbiters, watchdogs, and timing generators that previously required dozens of 74-series TTL packages. The device's support for 5V-tolerant LVTTL and 3.3V LVCMOS in separate I/O banks lets a single FPGA bridge a 5V VME bus to a 3.3V processor without external level shifters. Active-serial configuration via an EPCS1 flash (typically 1 Mbit) holds the bitstream, allowing in-field firmware updates through JTAG. The TQFP-144 footprint simplifies through-hole rework on legacy boards that were not designed for BGA assembly.
Recomendado
Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front-End Interfaces
The EP1C6T144I8 serves as the digital interface between an analog front-end (AFE) and a host DSP or processor in cost-sensitive software-defined radio designs. Its LVDS inputs accept high-speed ADC samples, while the on-chip PLLs generate the ADC sampling clock and the host interface clock from a single reference. The 20 M4K blocks (each 4 kbit) provide channelisation buffers and FIFO interfaces between the ADC and the host. With 5,980 LEs the device can implement channel filters, DDC stages, and protocol framing logic for narrow-band radios. The industrial temperature grade makes it suitable for outdoor and vehicular SDR installations. Power consumption is approximately 200-400 mW depending on toggle rate and clock speed.
Recomendado
Legacy Communication Protocol Bridges (RS-232/422/485, CAN, SPI, I2C)
The EP1C6T144I8 is often used as a multi-protocol bridge chip in industrial gateways, translating between RS-232, RS-422/485, CAN, SPI, and I2C buses. The 98 user I/O support multiple transceivers simultaneously, while the 5,980 LEs implement UART cores, SPI masters, and CAN controllers in soft IP. Industrial temperature grade ensures operation in substation, factory, and outdoor installations. Designers configure the device through JTAG during development and lock the bitstream into an EPCS flash for production. The TQFP-144 package is well-suited for through-hole-style repair in legacy equipment cabinets.
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Educational Development Boards and FPGA Training Platforms
The EP1C6T144I8 is a staple on university and hobbyist FPGA development boards because its TQFP-144 package allows students to inspect solder joints and probe signals with standard 0.1-inch headers. The 5,980 LEs provide enough capacity for teaching CPU design, DSP algorithms, and digital communication concepts without overwhelming beginners. Quartus II Web Edition (free) supports the entire Cyclone family, so students can develop on EP1C6 boards and migrate the same code to Cyclone IV E or Cyclone 10 LP for their final projects. The part's low cost (relative to newer families) makes it ideal for classroom-laboratory budgets, and the mature toolchain has extensive tutorial materials available.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C6T144I7N | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144C8 | EP1C6T144C7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | TQFP-144 | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same | TQFP-144 - same |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 | 5,980 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Industrial | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Speed Grade | 8 | 7 (slower) | 8 | 8 | 7 (slower) |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 |
| Maximum User I/O | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
| Approximate Unit Price (qty 1) | $38.50 | $36-40 | $32-36 | $32-36 | $30-34 |
Principais diferenciais
- First-generation Cyclone with mature toolchain and abundant IP (vs EP4CE6E22C8N (Cyclone IV E))
- Industrial temperature grade at TQFP-144 footprint (vs EP1C6T144C8 (commercial grade))
- Same 5,980 LE die as the Cyclone family (vs EP1C3T144 family (3,000 LE Cyclone))
Notas de projeto
EP1C6T144I8 requires 3 separate supply rails: VCCINT at 1.5V for the core, VCCIO1-4 at 1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V for I/O banks, and an optional 2.5V PLL analog supply. Use low-ESR ceramic decoupling (0.1uF plus 10uF bulk) within 5mm of each VCC pin. According to the Cyclone datasheet, the device uses an internal linear regulator to derive core power, but VCCINT must still be supplied externally. Estimate ICCINT at ~100-300 mA depending on toggle rate and clock frequency; budget 500 mA total to be safe.
The 144-pin TQFP has a 1.0 mm lead pitch and 0.6 mm lead width - achievable with standard 4/4 mil (0.1/0.1 mm) SMT capability. Use a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane under the device for signal integrity and thermal dissipation. JTAG and configuration pins (TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0, MSEL0-2) must be brought to test points or a JTAG header for in-circuit programming. Unused I/O pins should be left floating per Altera's recommendation; tying them low can increase ICCINT.
Three common pitfalls with EP1C6T144I8 designs: (1) Forgetting to connect MSEL[2:0] before power-up - the configuration mode is undefined and the device will not enumerate. (2) Driving JTAG signals from a 5V host when VCCIO is 3.3V - use a level shifter or set VCCIO to 3.3V and use 3.3V JTAG. (3) Using 5V signals directly on a 3.3V VCCIO bank - the absolute maximum I/O voltage is VCCIO+0.5V, so 5V on a 3.3V bank will damage the part. Use external level shifters (TXS0108E, SN74LVTH245) for 5V legacy interfaces.
LVDS pairs on the EP1C6T144I8 require 100-ohm differential termination between the LVDS pins. Route LVDS pairs with matched lengths (within 20 mil / 0.5 mm) and 100-ohm differential impedance. Avoid routing LVDS over plane splits - return path discontinuities cause common-mode noise that degrades signal integrity. For high-speed DDR interfaces using SSTL18 or SSTL2, follow the Altera Cyclone board design guidelines for skew matching (within 50 ps) and reference-voltage decoupling.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliant per distributor listings; lead-free per Altera/Intel product family. Halogen-free status not explicitly published in datasheets reviewed - listed as unknown. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications consider Cyclone IV EQ or Cyclone V EQ automotive-grade variants. Lifecycle status: NRND per Intel/Altera product family classification.