EP1C12Q240C8

The EP1C12Q240C8 is an Intel Cyclone® family FPGA providing a balance of logic capacity, on-chip memory, and I/O for cost-conscious data-path designs. It is built on the Cyclone architecture and the Cyclone family data describes a 1.5‑V, 0.13‑µm all‑layer copper SRAM process and device-level features appropriate for embedded logic, clocking and memory interfacing.

Targeted at commercial-grade applications, this device delivers 12,060 logic elements, approximately 0.24 Mbits of embedded memory, two PLLs, and 173 user I/O in a 240‑pin QFP‑style package, with a recommended supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V and an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.

Key Features

• Core capacity — 12,060 logic elements for implementing medium-density combinational and sequential logic functions.
• Embedded memory — Total on-chip RAM of 239,616 bits (approximately 0.24 Mbits) to support FIFOs, buffering and data-path storage.
• Clocking resources — Device-level support includes two phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock multiplication and phase adjustment.
• I/O — 173 user I/O pins provided for interfacing to peripherals and external devices; package and pinout support surface-mount PCB assembly.
• Power and supply — Nominal device supply specified in the range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V.
• Package and mounting — 240‑pin BFQFP package case; supplier device package listed as 240‑PQFP (32×32). Surface-mount mounting type.
• Operating range — Commercial grade operation from 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant.
• Cyclone family features — The Cyclone family supports features such as DDR memory interfacing, LVDS I/O, and PCI signaling standards as described in the Cyclone family datasheet.

Typical Applications

• Data-path processing — Use the device's logic density and embedded RAM for mid-range packet processing, protocol bridging, or stream buffering tasks.
• Memory interface control — Leverage on-chip memory and the family’s DDR interface capabilities for interfacing to external SDRAM/DDR memories and FCRAM.
• Custom peripheral glue logic — Implement user-defined interfaces and protocol conversion between ASSP/ASIC devices and system controllers.
• Clocking and timing control — Employ the device PLLs for clock multiplication, distribution and phase-shifting in multi-clock systems.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic and memory — 12,060 logic elements paired with ~0.24 Mbits of RAM provide a flexible platform for combined control and data buffering tasks.
• Integrated clocking — Two PLLs on-chip reduce external clocking complexity and help centralize timing control within the FPGA.
• Compact surface-mount package — 240‑pin BFQFP/PQFP packaging enables higher I/O density while remaining compatible with standard surface-mount assembly processes.
• Commercial-temperature rating — 0 °C to 85 °C operation suitable for general-purpose embedded and consumer applications.
• RoHS compliant — Meets lead-free material requirements for environmentally conscious designs.

Why Choose EP1C12Q240C8?

The EP1C12Q240C8 combines a mid-range logic element count with meaningful on-chip RAM and integrated PLL resources, making it well suited for designers who need a compact, commercially rated FPGA for data-path, interface, and control tasks. Its voltage supply window and package options accommodate common board-level power and assembly practices.

For teams building cost-sensitive embedded systems that require programmable logic, memory buffering and flexible I/O, this Cyclone device offers a verified family architecture and an established development ecosystem, delivering scalability and long-term design support consistent with Cyclone family documentation.

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