EP1C6Q240C6N

The EP1C6Q240C6N is an Intel Cyclone® family field‑programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 240‑pin BFQFP surface‑mount package. It combines moderate logic density with embedded RAM and a broad I/O count to address data‑path and interfacing roles in commercial embedded designs.

Built on the Cyclone architecture, this device is optimized for cost‑effective data‑path applications and supports family features such as multi‑standard I/O and dedicated clocking resources, making it suitable for bridging, memory interface and peripheral interfacing tasks in commercial systems.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 5,980 logic elements and 598 logic array blocks (LABs) provide a balanced resource set for mid‑range designs.
• Embedded Memory — 92,160 total RAM bits, approximately 0.09 Mbits of embedded memory for buffering and on‑chip data storage.
• I/O Resources — Up to 185 user I/O pins to support multiple external interfaces and high pin‑count peripheral connections.
• Clocking — Device family supports up to two PLLs; EP1C6 devices include two PLLs for clock multiplication and phase shifting.
• I/O Standards and Interfaces — Cyclone family devices support LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL‑2, SSTL‑3 and LVDS, plus dedicated DDR interface capability for external memory connections (family‑level features documented in the datasheet).
• Package and Mounting — 240‑BFQFP (supplier package: 240‑PQFP, 32×32) in a surface‑mount form factor for board‑level integration.
• Power Supply — Core voltage specified at 1.425 V to 1.575 V.
• Commercial Temperature Grade — Operating range 0 °C to 85 °C for commercial environments.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS requirements for lead‑free manufacturing.

Typical Applications

• Data‑path Processing — Implement mid‑range datapath logic and custom packet or stream processing using the device’s logic elements and embedded RAM.
• Memory Interface Bridging — Use the Cyclone family’s DDR interface support and on‑chip resources to bridge or buffer between controllers and external SDRAM/DDR memories.
• Peripheral and Bus Interfacing — Leverage 185 I/O pins and supported I/O standards to implement PCI or other peripheral interfaces and glue logic between ASICs/ASSPs.
• Embedded Control and Glue Logic — Integrate control sequencing, custom peripherals and protocol translators for commercial embedded systems within the specified temperature and voltage ranges.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Resource Mix: 5,980 logic elements and 92,160 RAM bits give designers a combination of logic and on‑chip memory suitable for many mid‑range tasks.
• High I/O Count: 185 user I/O pins enable complex external connectivity without immediately requiring larger packages or higher density devices.
• Flexible Clocking: Two PLLs (family/documented device feature) provide on‑chip clock multiplication and phase adjustment for timing‑sensitive designs.
• Surface‑Mount, Compact Package: 240‑BFQFP / 240‑PQFP (32×32) package allows dense board integration while keeping package handling familiar for PCB assembly.
• Commercial Temperature and RoHS Compliance: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant for mainstream commercial applications and manufacturing processes.
• Design Migration Support: The Cyclone family documentation references Quartus II software support for pin and device migration, easing upgrades across device densities (family‑level capability documented in the datasheet).

Why Choose EP1C6Q240C6N?

The EP1C6Q240C6N provides a practical balance of logic capacity, embedded memory and I/O density for commercial embedded systems that require configurable logic and reliable interfacing. Its Cyclone architecture and family features—such as multi‑standard I/O support and on‑chip PLLs—make it a suitable choice for data‑path, memory‑interface and peripheral bridging roles.

Choose this device when you need a commercially rated FPGA with moderate resource counts, compact surface‑mount packaging, and design‑migration support documented for the Cyclone family. The combination of 5,980 logic elements, approximately 0.09 Mbits of embedded RAM and 185 I/Os delivers long‑term value for mid‑range FPGA designs within the stated operating conditions.

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