EP1C6T144C6N - Cyclone FPGA 5,980 LEs 144-TQFP | Intel
MPN: EP1C6T144C6N ✗ Cuối đờiEP1C6T144C6N Tóm tắt
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit built from an array of programmable logic blocks, interconnect, and I/O cells that can implement custom digital logic after PCB assembly. FPGAs sit in the programmable logic device hierarchy between fixed-function ASICs and CPLDs, combining the high integration of ASICs with the flexibility of post-fabrication reconfiguration. The Cyclone family specifically occupies the low-power, low-cost node of Intel's FPGA portfolio, optimized for glue logic, parallel processing, and interface bridging.
Key features of the EP1C6T144C6N include 5,980 logic elements, 92,160 RAM bits distributed in M4K blocks, two PLLs for clock management, 98 maximum user I/O pins arranged as eight I/O banks, and support for LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL-2, and SSTL-3 I/O standards. The 1.5V core and 144-pin TQFP (22 mm x 22 mm body, 0.5 mm pitch) footprint keep board-level integration simple for legacy through-hole-style PCB manufacturing flows.
The device is fabricated on a 0.13-micron SRAM-based process, which makes the configuration volatile and requires an external configuration device (typically an EPCS1 or EPCS4 serial flash) to load the bitstream at power-up. The Cyclone architecture combines 4-input look-up tables (LUTs), embedded memory, and DSP-friendly multiplier blocks, making the EP1C6 well suited to digital signal processing, custom bus interfaces, and industrial control applications where deterministic parallel logic outperforms microcontrollers.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, video processing and image aggregation, consumer electronics glue logic, communications protocol bridging (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet MAC front-ends), and legacy ASIC replacement. The Cyclone EP1C6 is widely used in 32-bit RISC soft-core implementations (Nios II) and in parallel sensor aggregation hubs for camera and machine-vision front ends.
When designing with the EP1C6T144C6N, allocate a configuration flash device (EPCS1/EPCS4) on the JTAG-friendly 4-wire serial bus (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK) and reserve at least four pins for the JTAG chain. Decouple VCCINT (1.5V) and VCCIO (1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V) rails with bulk plus high-frequency ceramic capacitors placed as close to the pins as the TQFP allows.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, pin-compatible drop-in alternatives on the same 144-TQFP footprint, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Series | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 |
| Embedded Memory (RAM bits) | 92,160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92,160 |
| Maximum User I/O | 98 |
| Number of PLLs | 2 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 405.2 MHz |
| Hộp | 144-pin TQFP (T144) |
| Package Body Size | 22 mm x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch |
| Speed Grade | -6 |
| Nhiệt độ hoạt động | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Process Technology | 0.13 micron SRAM-based |
| Configuration Method | Serial (EPCS1/EPCS4) or JTAG |
| Kiểu lắp đặt | Surface Mount (TQFP) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | RoHS compliant |
| EU RoHS | Compliant |
Cấu hình chân EP1C6T144C6N
| Chân 1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 7 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Chân 8 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 9 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 10 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 11 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 12 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 13 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 14 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 15 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 16 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 17 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 18 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Chân 19 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 20 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 21 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 22 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 23 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Chân 24 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Chân 25 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Chân 26 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Chân 27 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Chân 28 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Chân 29 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Chân 30 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Chân 31 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Chân 32 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Chân 33 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 34 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Chân 35 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Chân 36 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Chân 37 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Chân 38 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Chân 39 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Chân 40 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Chân 41 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Chân 42 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Chân 43 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Chân 44 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 45 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Chân 46 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Chân 47 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Chân 48 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Chân 49 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Chân 50 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Chân 51 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Chân 52 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Chân 53 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Chân 54 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5) |
| Chân 55 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 56 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Chân 57 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Chân 58 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Chân 59 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Chân 60 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Chân 61 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Chân 62 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Chân 63 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Chân 64 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Chân 65 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 6) |
| Chân 66 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 67 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Chân 68 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Chân 69 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Chân 70 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Chân 71 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Chân 72 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Chân 73 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Chân 74 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Chân 75 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Chân 76 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 7) |
| Chân 77 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 78 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Chân 79 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Chân 80 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Chân 81 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Chân 82 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Chân 83 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Chân 84 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Chân 85 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Chân 86 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Chân 87 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 8) |
| Chân 88 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 89 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 90 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 91 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 92 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 93 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 94 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 95 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Chân 96 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 97 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 98 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 99 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 100 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 101 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 102 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 103 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 104 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 105 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 106 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Chân 107 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 108 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 109 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Chân 110 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 111 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Chân 112 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 113 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Chân 114 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 115 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Chân 116 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 117 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.5 V) |
| Chân 118 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 119 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Chân 120 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Chân 121 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Chân 122 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Chân 123 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Chân 124 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Chân 125 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete indicator |
| Chân 126 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Chân 127 | DATA0 — Configuration data input (serial) |
| Chân 128 | nCE — Chip enable (active-low) |
| Chân 129 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select bit 0 |
| Chân 130 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select bit 1 |
| Chân 131 | PLL1_CLKOUTp — PLL 1 clock output positive |
| Chân 132 | PLL1_CLKOUTn — PLL 1 clock output negative |
| Chân 133 | VCC_PLL1 — PLL 1 analog supply |
| Chân 134 | GND_PLL1 — PLL 1 analog ground |
| Chân 135 | — PLL 2 clock output positive |
| Chân 136 | PLL2_CLKOUTn — PLL 2 clock output negative |
| Chân 137 | VCC_PLL2 — PLL 2 analog supply |
| Chân 138 | GND_PLL2 — PLL 2 analog ground |
| Chân 139 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Chân 140 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 141 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 142 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 143 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Chân 144 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
Ứng dụng tiêu biểu
EP1C6T144C6N phù hợp cho 7 Áp dụngs: Industrial Automation Controllers, Video and Image Aggregation, Communications Protocol Bridging, Consumer Electronics Glue Logic, Legacy ASIC Replacement, Soft-Core Processor Implementation (Nios II), Test and Measurement Front Ends.
Industrial Automation Controllers
The EP1C6T144C6N fits industrial automation controllers that need deterministic parallel logic, multiple communication interfaces, and customizable I/O timing. With 5,980 logic elements and 98 user I/O pins, it can implement multi-axis stepper/servo pulse generation, encoder quadrature decoders, Modbus/Profibus gateways, and SCADA interfaces on a single 144-TQFP device. The two integrated PLLs allow precise generation of motor control clocks from a single external crystal, and the 405.2 MHz internal frequency headroom supports tight control loops. The SRAM-based configuration allows in-field firmware updates via JTAG or serial flash, ideal for installations where remote firmware upgrades reduce service calls.
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Video and Image Aggregation
The EP1C6T144C6N is well matched to video processing front-ends that aggregate parallel sensor data and perform lightweight pixel processing. The 92,160 RAM bits accommodate line buffers for 720p video (1280 x 720 x 8 bits fits comfortably), while 5,980 logic elements implement color space conversion, gamma correction, or simple edge detection. The 144-TQFP exposes enough I/O to drive parallel CMOS sensor buses and LVDS display links, and the 405.2 MHz timing headroom lets designers meet pixel clock rates of 148.5 MHz (1080p) at -6 speed grade. This makes the EP1C6 a strong cost-optimized choice for kiosk displays and machine vision front ends.
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Communications Protocol Bridging
The EP1C6T144C6N serves as a flexible protocol bridge between UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet MAC interfaces in telecom and networking equipment. Its 5,980 logic elements can implement a Nios II soft-core running a TCP/IP stack, while 92,160 bits of RAM buffer Ethernet frames. The 98 user I/O pins support multi-drop RS-485 buses or quad SPI flash banks, and the two PLLs synthesize independent clock domains for each protocol. With a 1.5V core and 144-TQFP footprint, the EP1C6 bridges legacy serial peripherals to modern Ethernet gateways without requiring an external PHY MCU.
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Consumer Electronics Glue Logic
In consumer electronics, the EP1C6T144C6N replaces dozens of discrete logic ICs by integrating custom glue logic, display timing controllers, and audio routing on a single 144-TQFP device. Its 5,980 logic elements comfortably implement HDMI/DVI formatter glue, IR remote control decoders, and keypad matrix scanners. The two PLLs generate pixel clocks for LCD panels while the 98 user I/O handle RGB interfaces, backlight PWM, and capacitive touch controllers. Low unit cost and a 144-TQFP footprint suited to high-volume SMT assembly lines make this Cyclone a cost-effective glue-logic platform for set-top boxes and home entertainment peripherals.
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Legacy ASIC Replacement
The EP1C6T144C6N is a preferred drop-in for obsolete ASICs in fielded industrial and military systems where re-spinning a mask set is cost-prohibitive. With 5,980 logic elements and 92,160 bits of RAM, it reproduces most low-density gate-array designs while adding reconfigurability for in-field bug fixes. The 144-TQFP footprint and JTAG-based configuration align with the legacy ASIC socket pads, allowing PCB-level replacement without re-routing. Engineers can preserve the original schematic and BOM by re-implementing the netlist in VHDL or Verilog and programming the Cyclone bitstream through a standard EPCS1 serial flash, drastically reducing end-of-life redesign risk.
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Soft-Core Processor Implementation (Nios II)
The EP1C6T144C6N is a well-known platform for embedding the Nios II 32-bit RISC soft-core, which uses roughly 600-1,800 logic elements depending on the variant. This leaves the remaining logic elements for peripheral timers, UARTs, SPI controllers, and custom accelerators, while 92,160 bits of embedded RAM serve as data and instruction cache. The two PLLs generate CPU clocks from external crystals and peripheral clocks from a single reference, and the 98 user I/O pins map to parallel memory and external peripherals. For education, prototyping, and low-volume embedded systems, the EP1C6 delivers a programmable 32-bit platform at FPGA unit cost.
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Test and Measurement Front Ends
In test and measurement instruments, the EP1C6T144C6N provides flexible waveform generation, custom trigger logic, and data acquisition timing. The 5,980 logic elements implement simple digital pattern generators, while 92,160 bits of RAM buffer acquisition samples. Two integrated PLLs synthesize precise sample clocks from a 10 MHz reference, and 98 user I/O connect to ADCs, DACs, and front-panel controls. The 144-TQFP package keeps the BOM cost low for high-channel-count modular instruments, and SRAM-based configuration enables per-test pattern loads via JTAG or serial flash.
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Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho EP1C6T144C6N — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.
Hướng dẫn chọn lựa
So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế
| Tham số | Sản phẩm này | EP1C6T144C8N | EP1C6T144I7N | EP1C6T144C6 | EP1C6T14417N | EP1C3T144C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same |
| Logic Elements | 5,980 | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 5,980 (same die) | 2,910 (-51%) |
| Embedded RAM (bits) | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 92,160 | 58,416 (-37%) |
| Maximum User I/O | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 104 (+6%) |
| Speed Grade | -6 | -8 (faster) | -7 | -6 (same) | -7 | -8 (faster) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 405.2 MHz | Higher (~450 MHz) | ~430 MHz | 405.2 MHz (same) | ~430 MHz | ~420 MHz |
| Pin-to-Pin Drop-In | Reference | Yes - direct drop-in | Yes - direct drop-in | Yes - direct drop-in | Yes - direct drop-in | Yes - drop-in (smaller die) |
Bảo phân biệt quan trọng
- Higher logic density than EP1C3 within the same 144-TQFP (vsEP1C3T144C8N)
- Industrial temperature variant available on same 144-TQFP (vsEP1C6T144I7N)
- Same 144-TQFP with -8 (faster) speed grade available (vsEP1C6T144C8N)
Ghi chú thiết kế
The EP1C6T144C6N requires a clean 1.5V core supply (VCCINT) plus per-bank VCCIO rails. Estimate dynamic current roughly at ICCINT ~= 0.5-1 mA per MHz times utilization, plus I/O current scaled by toggle rate. Place at least one 100 uF bulk plus four 0.1 uF high-frequency ceramics near the TQFP pins. Each PLL needs an isolated VCC_PLL filter (ferrite bead + 10 uF + 0.1 uF) per Altera's Cyclone PowerPlay guidance.
Although the 144-TQFP is a plastic package with 0.5 mm lead pitch, route differential pairs and clock nets on the top layer with a continuous ground plane beneath. Use 8-12 mil traces between TQFP pads and vias-in-pad for clean escapes. Keep JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK) on dedicated short routes; loop-through is mandatory for multi-device chains.
Estimated: total power with all 5,980 LEs at 50% toggle rate and 100 MHz clock approximates 0.5-1 W. With TQFP thermal resistance around 35 C/W theta_JA on a 4-layer JEDEC board, junction temperature rises 18-35 C above ambient. Always simulate with Quartus PowerPlay before locking the BOM. Failure to include an external configuration device (EPCS1/EPCS4) causes the FPGA to remain in reset at power-up.
Thông tin tuân thủ
RoHS compliant per Arrow EU RoHS listing. Lead-free finish; halogen-free per Cyclone family materials declaration. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for FPGAs (commercial/programmable logic).
