EP1C6T144C8

The EP1C6T144C8 is a Cyclone® family FPGA from Intel, implemented on a 1.5-V, 0.13-µm all-layer copper SRAM process. This device provides a balanced combination of logic capacity, embedded memory, and I/O in a compact surface-mount package for commercial applications.

With 5,980 logic elements, approximately 0.092 Mbits (92,160 bits) of on-chip RAM and 98 user I/O pins, the device targets data-path processing and memory-interface designs that require integrated clocking and flexible I/O in a 144-pin TQFP/LQFP footprint. The device operates from 1.425 V to 1.575 V and is rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation.

Key Features

• Core Architecture  Based on the Cyclone family 1.5-V, 0.13-µm SRAM process, providing the family-level architecture and configuration features described in the Cyclone device handbook.
• Logic Capacity  5,980 logic elements to implement medium-complexity combinational and sequential functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.092 Mbits of on-chip RAM (92,160 bits) for FIFOs, small buffers and state storage.
• I/O Resources  98 user I/O pins suitable for peripheral interfacing and external memory connections.
• Clocking and High-speed I/O (family-level)  Cyclone family features include up to two PLLs for clock multiplication/phase shifting and support for high-speed LVDS I/O (family-level capability).
• Memory Interface Support (family-level)  Family-level support for external memory interfaces including DDR SDRAM, FCRAM and single-data-rate SDR SDRAM for designs requiring external memory connectivity.
• Power  Single-core voltage supply range: 1.425 V to 1.575 V.
• Package & Mounting  Surface-mount package: 144-LQFP. Supplier device package listed as 144-TQFP (20×20).
• Temperature & Grade  Commercial-grade device rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Data-path Processing  Implement medium-complexity data processing pipelines and custom logic blocks where integrated logic and local RAM reduce external component count.
• Memory Interface Controllers  Use the device’s family-level support for DDR/FCRAM/SDR interfaces and PLL-based clocking to build external memory interface controllers.
• Embedded Control and Prototyping  Rapidly prototype control logic, glue logic, and peripheral interfaces using available logic elements and I/O resources in a standard 144-pin surface-mount package.
• High-speed I/O Systems  Leverage Cyclone family high-speed I/O capabilities and PLLs for designs requiring synchronized or high-rate serial/parallel interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory: 5,980 logic elements paired with ~92 Kbits of on-chip RAM provide a compact platform for control, buffering, and medium-scale datapath logic.
• Flexible I/O Count: Ninety-eight user I/O pins enable diverse peripheral and memory connections without consuming large-package BOMs.
• Compact Surface-mount Package: 144-pin LQFP/TQFP packaging simplifies PCB integration for space-constrained commercial designs.
• Integrated Clocking (family-level): Up to two PLLs at the family level enable clock domain management and frequency synthesis inside the FPGA.
• Commercial Temperature and RoHS Compliance: Designed for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliant for standard commercial product deployments.
• Stable Supply Window: Narrow core-voltage range (1.425 V–1.575 V) supports predictable power design and regulation.

Why Choose EP1C6T144C8?

The EP1C6T144C8 delivers a practical balance of logic capacity, embedded RAM and I/O in a standard 144-pin surface-mount package for commercial embedded and data-path designs. Its Cyclone family architecture supplies family-level features such as PLL-based clocking and memory-interface support that help integrate clocking and external memory control into compact designs.

This device is suitable for engineers who need a commercially graded FPGA with moderate logic density, accessible I/O count, and RoHS compliance—providing a scalable option within Cyclone-family-based development paths and established FPGA toolflows.

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