EP1C6F256C6NGA

The EP1C6F256C6NGA is a Cyclone® family field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from Intel. It combines a moderate logic density with on-chip embedded RAM and a high I/O count in a compact 256‑FBGA package for commercial electronic designs.

As part of the Cyclone family—which is based on a 1.5‑V, 0.13‑µm SRAM process and described as a cost‑effective solution for data‑path applications—this device is suited for projects that need balanced logic, on‑chip memory, and flexible I/O in a surface‑mount BGA format.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Approximately 5,980 logic elements provide a moderate-density fabric for implementing control, glue logic, and custom datapath functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 92,160 bits of on‑chip RAM support buffering, small lookup tables, and state storage without external memory.
• I/O Resources  185 user I/O pins accommodate multiple parallel buses, peripheral interfaces, and external device connections.
• Power Supply  Specified core voltage range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V for reliable device operation within defined limits.
• Package and Mounting  256‑FBGA (17 × 17) package in a surface‑mount form factor for compact board layouts.
• Operating Range  Commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C suitable for standard electronic products and systems.
• Family Capabilities  As a Cyclone device, the family supports features such as up to two PLLs for clock multiplication/phase shifting and support for common I/O standards and high‑speed differential I/O modes.
• Regulatory  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Data‑path and signal processing  Implement moderate‑complexity datapath logic and buffering using the device’s logic elements and on‑chip RAM for tasks such as packet handling, filtering, and small FIFO buffers.
• Peripheral and bus interfacing  Leverage 185 I/O pins to bridge processors and peripherals, interface to parallel buses, or handle multiple control and status signals.
• Control and embedded systems  Use the FPGA for custom control logic, state machines, and glue logic in commercial electronic products requiring reconfigurable hardware.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic and memory  Combines roughly 5,980 logic elements with ~92,160 bits of embedded RAM to handle both combinational logic and on‑chip data storage in a single device.
• High I/O density in a compact package  185 I/O pins in a 256‑FBGA (17 × 17) package let you route multiple interfaces while keeping board area constrained.
• Commercial temperature and RoHS compliance  Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliant to meet standard product and regulatory requirements.
• Family ecosystem  As part of the Cyclone family, you can leverage documented device-level features such as PLLs and support for a range of I/O standards for flexible clocking and interface options.
• Low-voltage core operation  Narrow core voltage spec (1.425 V–1.575 V) supports predictable power design and supply planning.

Why Choose EP1C6F256C6NGA?

The EP1C6F256C6NGA positions itself as a practical, commercially graded FPGA for designers needing moderate logic density, meaningful on‑chip RAM, and a high count of I/O in a small BGA footprint. Its specification set makes it well suited to embedded controllers, interface bridging, and data‑path roles where integration and board‑area efficiency matter.

Choosing this Cyclone‑family device provides predictable electrical and thermal parameters, RoHS compliance, and access to the Cyclone architecture’s clocking and I/O capabilities—delivering a balanced solution for engineers building compact, reconfigurable commercial electronic systems.

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