EP1C12F256C7N - Cyclone FPGA 12060 Cells 185 I/O 256-FBGA | Altera
料号： EP1C12F256C7N ✗ 停产| 数量 | 单价 | 小计 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $54.45 | $54.45 |
| 10 | $48.2 | $482.00 |
| 100 | $39.5 | $3,950.00 |
| 500 | $32.8 | $16,400.00 |
| 1,000 | $27.95 | $27,950.00 |
EP1C12F256C7N 概述
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable logic device that combines configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated hard IP such as multipliers, memory blocks, and PLLs. FPGAs sit in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLD) within the semiconductor hierarchy, and the Cyclone family specifically targets low-cost, high-volume applications where power and cost matter more than absolute performance. The EP1C12 sits in the middle of the Cyclone I lineup, offering a balance of logic density and I/O count for cost-sensitive designs.
Key features include 12060 logic elements, 239616 RAM bits, two PLLs, 185 user I/O, and 52 embedded 18x18 hardware multipliers. The LVDS-compatible I/O support and dedicated DDR SDRAM interfaces make the device well suited to data-pipeline and signal-processing front-ends. The 1.5 V core with multi-voltage I/O banks (1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V) simplifies interfacing with legacy and modern memory devices.
From an architecture standpoint, the EP1C12F256C7N uses an SRAM-based configuration cell, requiring an external configuration memory (typically an EPCS or EPCQ serial flash) for self-loading on power-up. The Quartus II design suite provides synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and embedded logic-lock IP support. Designers should plan for the configuration device footprint and JTAG chain on the PCB.
Typical applications include industrial control boards, motor-control accelerators, video processing pipelines, low-cost ASIC prototyping, communication glue logic, and consumer display controllers. The 185 available I/O and 52 multipliers also suit small DSP filter banks and protocol-bridging applications.
When designing, ensure the configuration flash and JTAG header are placed per Altera reference schematics; pay attention to the decoupling network on each VCCINT and VCCIO bank, and use at least four PCB layers with a continuous ground plane beneath the FBGA for thermal spreading.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family Cyclone drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone Altera datasheet, enabling faster part selection and BOM validation for engineers sourcing EP1C12F256C7N.
直接替换替代料： EP1C12F256C7N ——相同封装，引脚兼容。需要 PCB 改动的不同封装料号已排除。
本系列中的变体
可与以下型号直接替换的同系列型号： EP1C12F256C7N （相同外形与封装尺寸） ——差异在于 Process Technology, Family, Package, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade.
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EP1C12F256C8N
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$15.1 / 个
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$47.85 / 个
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$51.9 / 个
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$46.3 / 个
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查看数据手册 →EP1C12F256C7N 最大额定值与电气特性
| Family | Cyclone |
| Series | Cyclone I |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 12060 |
| Logic Cells | 12060 |
| Total RAM Bits | 239616 |
| User I/O Count | 185 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 1206 |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 52 |
| Number of PLLs | 2 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 320 MHz |
| 工作温度 | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | 7 |
| 封装 | 256-FBGA (F256), 17 x 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch |
| 安装类型 | Surface Mount |
| RoHS 状态 | Compliant (lead-free N suffix) |
| Configuration Method | SRAM, requires external configuration memory (EPCS/EPCQ) |
EP1C12F256C7N 256-fbga (f256), 17 x 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch 引脚配置指南
EP1C12F256C7N（256-fbga (f256), 17 x 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch 封装）的引脚配置。 该数字 IC 包含 GPIO、通信接口（UART、SPI、I2C）和电源引脚。请参阅制造商数据手册以了解复用引脚功能和配置选项。对嵌入式系统设计和 PCB 布局至关重要。
暂无详细引脚数据： EP1C12F256C7N.
请参阅 数据手册 以查看完整引脚配置。
典型应用
EP1C12F256C7N 适用于 6 应用s: Industrial Motor Control, Video Processing Pipelines, ASIC Prototyping, Communication Glue Logic / Protocol Bridging, Consumer Display Controllers, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP1C12F256C7N fits industrial motor-control boards because its 52 embedded 18x18 hardware multipliers execute field-oriented control (FOC) loops and Park/Clarke transforms at high sample rates, while the 185 user I/O handle PWM outputs, encoder inputs, and gate-driver interfaces. Compared with a microcontroller-only solution, the FPGA offloads deterministic sub-microsecond control loops and frees the MCU for supervisory tasks. The two on-chip PLLs generate precisely phased clocks for multi-axis synchronization, and the 239616 RAM bits hold current/torque lookup tables without external memory. Source: Altera Cyclone I datasheet.
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Video Processing Pipelines
The EP1C12F256C7N is well suited to mid-resolution video pipelines (VGA / 480p / 720p) where its 12060 logic elements implement deinterlacers, scalers, color-space converters, and on-screen-display mixers. The 185 user I/O easily accommodate parallel RGB or LVDS panel interfaces, while the 52 multipliers accelerate 2D FIR filters and motion-adaptive noise reduction. The 320 MHz internal clock supports 60 fps pixel-clock timing with margin, and the FBGA-256 package's exposed-die paddle provides adequate thermal dissipation for sustained operation. Source: Altera Cyclone I datasheet, Applications section.
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ASIC Prototyping
The EP1C12F256C7N provides 12060 logic elements for emulating and validating ASIC RTL before tape-out, partitioning large designs across multiple FPGAs when needed. The 185 user I/O and 239616 RAM bits give engineers enough logic density and memory bandwidth to map sub-modules of moderate complexity, while Quartus II synthesis preserves timing semantics for fast bring-up. Two PLLs replicate on-chip clock trees, and the 256-FBGA package allows mechanical compatibility with most prototyping adapter boards. Source: Altera Cyclone I datasheet.
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Communication Glue Logic / Protocol Bridging
The EP1C12F256C7N bridges mismatched protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, custom LVDS, parallel buses) inside networking and embedded systems because the 185 user I/O and 12060 LEs accommodate multiple soft IP cores simultaneously. The 52 multipliers assist bit-rate conversions and CRC engines, and the two PLLs generate independent baud-rate clocks. Compared with discrete bridge ICs, the FPGA consolidates multiple glue functions on a single programmable device, reducing board area and BOM cost. Source: Altera Cyclone I datasheet.
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Consumer Display Controllers
The EP1C12F256C7N drives low-cost LCD / TFT panels and HDMI-to-LVDS bridge boards in consumer electronics where its 185 user I/O accommodate 24-bit RGB, VSYNC/HSYNC/DE, and backlight PWM channels. The 239616 RAM bits double as frame-buffer storage for small OSD overlays, eliminating external SRAM. The 130 nm 1.5 V core keeps active power below typical MCU-class FPGAs, important in thermally constrained consumer enclosures. Source: Altera Cyclone I datasheet, Applications section.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EP1C12F256C7N works as a digital pattern generator or logic-analyzer front-end because its 185 user I/O handle multi-channel stimulus or capture and the 52 embedded 18x18 multipliers perform real-time FFT / FIR pre-processing on incoming samples. Two PLLs generate precisely timed clocks for synchronous acquisition, and the 320 MHz internal frequency supports nanosecond-edge resolution. The FBGA-256 footprint and commercial 0-85 C grade suit bench-top instrumentation. Source: Altera Cyclone I datasheet.
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工程参考数据： EP1C12F256C7N ——对比、设计指导和合规信息。
选型指南
与替代料对比
| 参数 | 本产品 | EP1C12F256C8N | EP1C12F256I7N | EP1C12F256C6N | EP1C12F256C7 | EP1C12F256C6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 256-FBGA (F256) | 256-FBGA (F256) - same | 256-FBGA (F256) - same | 256-FBGA (F256) - same | 256-FBGA (F256) - same | 256-FBGA (F256) - same |
| Logic Elements | 12060 | 12060 | 12060 | 12060 | 12060 | 12060 |
| Speed Grade | 7 | 8 (faster) | 7 | 6 (slower) | 7 | 6 (slower) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial 0 C to +85 C | Commercial 0 C to +85 C | Industrial -40 C to +100 C | Commercial 0 C to +85 C | Commercial 0 C to +85 C | Commercial 0 C to +85 C |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | No (SnPb finish) | No (SnPb finish) |
| Total RAM Bits | 239616 | 239616 | 239616 | 239616 | 239616 | 239616 |
| User I/O Count | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| PLLs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Multipliers (18x18) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
关键差异点
- Faster speed grade (-7) versus the -6 variant while keeping identical die and footprint （对比 EP1C12F256C6N)
- Lead-free / RoHS-compliant assembly (N suffix) versus SnPb finish （对比 EP1C12F256C7)
- Commercial 0-85 C grade versus industrial -40 to +100 C variant （对比 EP1C12F256I7N)
设计说明
The EP1C12F256C7N requires a clean 1.5 V VCCINT supply for the core plus separately regulated VCCIO rails for each I/O bank (1.5 / 1.8 / 2.5 / 3.3 V). Estimated: at full activity with all 185 I/O toggling at 100 MHz, total core current can approach ~0.5-1 A. Decouple every VCCINT pin with a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic placed within 3 mm of the ball, and add a single 10-47 uF bulk capacitor near the package. VCCIO banks must each have their own 0.1 uF + bulk decoupler. Source: Altera Cyclone I Hardware Reference Manual, Power section.
The 256-FBGA (1.0 mm pitch, 17x17 mm) package requires a 4-layer PCB minimum with a continuous ground plane directly under the BGA for thermal spreading and signal-return integrity. Use 0.4-0.5 mm laser-drilled microvias for breakout, fan out the inner rows on inner layers, and stitch the BGA perimeter with a via fence tied to ground every 1-2 mm. Maintain 50 ohm single-ended impedance on LVDS / DDR traces leaving the BGA. Source: Altera Cyclone I Hardware Reference Manual, Board Design Guidelines.
Do not omit the external configuration memory - the SRAM-based Cyclone I forgets its bitstream on every power-down. Always populate EPCS4 / EPCS16 / EPCQ16 (or larger) and a JTAG header for in-system programming and debug. Estimated: a missing or mis-sized EPCS will cause configuration-failure errors during boot. Tie nCONFIG high via 10 kohm, drive nSTATUS and CONF_DONE with proper pull-ups per reference schematic. Verify the JTAG chain order (FPGA then EPCS) before first power-up. Source: Altera Cyclone I Configuration Handbook.
合规信息
RoHS compliance inferred from the 'N' suffix in the part number per Altera ordering convention. REACH and conflict-minerals compliance declared by Altera on the product page. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for this commercial-grade FPGA; the EP1C12F256C6AA automotive-processed variant exists for harsh-environment use.
