EP1C12Q240C6N

The EP1C12Q240C6N is a Cyclone® field-programmable gate array (FPGA) device offering 12,060 logic elements and approximately 0.24 Mbits of embedded RAM. It is built on the Cyclone family architecture and targets data-path and I/O-centric designs that require flexible logic, on-chip memory, and a substantial user I/O count.

This surface-mount FPGA in a 240-BFQFP package provides a balance of integration and board-level simplicity for commercial-temperature applications, with a core supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V and an operating range from 0 °C to 85 °C.

Key Features

• Core Logic  12,060 logic elements to implement medium-complexity digital functions and custom logic blocks.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.24 Mbits of total on-chip RAM (239,616 bits) for data buffering, FIFOs, and small memory structures.
• M4K RAM Blocks  52 M4K RAM blocks as defined in Cyclone family documentation to structure embedded memory usage.
• User I/O  173 user I/O pins to interface with external peripherals, buses, and memories.
• Clocking  Up to two PLLs supported (per Cyclone device family information) for clock multiplication and phase shifting in synchronous designs.
• Power Supply  Core voltage supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V for predictable power budgeting and system integration.
• Package & Mounting  Supplied in a 240-BFQFP (240-PQFP, 32×32) surface-mount package for straightforward PCB assembly and compact board footprint.
• Operating Range & Grade  Commercial grade operation from 0 °C to 85 °C; RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Data-path processing  Implements custom datapath logic and timing-critical glue logic where medium-density logic and on-chip RAM are required.
• High-density I/O bridging  Leverages 173 user I/Os to connect multiple peripherals, memory interfaces, or mixed-signal front ends.
• Memory interface and buffering  Uses embedded RAM and available PLLs to support external memory interfaces and temporary data storage.
• Prototyping and system integration  Suitable for commercial embedded designs requiring a configurable logic platform in a standard PQFP package.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic and memory capacity: 12,060 logic elements combined with ~0.24 Mbits of RAM make this FPGA well suited to mid-range logic and buffering needs without excessive board-level complexity.
• Substantial I/O availability: 173 user I/Os provide design flexibility for interfacing multiple buses, sensors, and peripherals.
• Package compatibility: The 240-BFQFP / 240-PQFP (32×32) surface-mount package simplifies assembly on conventional PCBs and supports compact layouts.
• Deterministic power envelope: A defined core supply window (1.425 V–1.575 V) aids in accurate power supply design and system integration.
• Commercial temperature suitability: Rated 0 °C to 85 °C for a wide range of consumer and commercial embedded applications.
• RoHS compliant: Environmentally compliant for modern electronics manufacturing requirements.

Why Choose EP1C12Q240C6N?

The EP1C12Q240C6N offers a practical balance of logic density, embedded memory, and I/O count in a compact 240-pin PQFP package. As a member of the Cyclone FPGA family, it provides the configurable resources needed for data-path, interface, and embedded control applications while maintaining clear electrical and thermal operating parameters for system design.

This device is well suited for design teams and product lines that require a cost-aware, commercially graded FPGA solution with sufficient on-chip RAM and flexible I/O for mid-range complexity projects. The Cyclone family heritage provides predictable migration and integration paths within related device densities.

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