Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Package / Case | Tray |
| Series | Cyclone® |
| Part Status | Obsolete |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 598 |
| Number of Logic Elements/Cells | 5980 |
| Total RAM Bits | 92160 |
| Number of I/O | 185 |
| Voltage - Supply | 1.425V ~ 1.575V |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 100°C (TJ) |
Overview
Description
The EP1C6F256I7 is a member of Intel’s (formerly Altera) Cyclone® EP1C6 FPGA family, featuring 5,980 logic elements (LEs), 92 Kbits of RAM, and 2 PLLs. It comes in a 256-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) package and operates at 1.5V core voltage.
Key features include:
- Embedded memory blocks (M4K) for flexible data storage.
- Up to 185 user I/O pins for interfacing.
- Support for LVDS, PCI, and other I/O standards.
- Low-power consumption, suitable for cost-sensitive applications.
Common uses include embedded systems, industrial control, and communications. Its moderate logic capacity and power efficiency make it ideal for mid-range FPGA designs.
For detailed specs, refer to Intel/Altera’s Cyclone Device Handbook.
Key features include:
- Embedded memory blocks (M4K) for flexible data storage.
- Up to 185 user I/O pins for interfacing.
- Support for LVDS, PCI, and other I/O standards.
- Low-power consumption, suitable for cost-sensitive applications.
Common uses include embedded systems, industrial control, and communications. Its moderate logic capacity and power efficiency make it ideal for mid-range FPGA designs.
For detailed specs, refer to Intel/Altera’s Cyclone Device Handbook.
Features
The EP1C6F256I7 is an Altera Cyclone FPGA with the following key features:
- Logic Elements (LEs): 5,980
- Embedded Memory: 92,160 bits (M4K blocks)
- DSP Blocks: 18 (9-bit multipliers)
- Max User I/O Pins: 185
- Package: 256-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA)
- Operating Voltage: 1.5V core, 3.3V I/O
- PLLs: 2 (Phase-Locked Loops)
- Speed Grades: -6 (slowest), -7, -8 (fastest)
- Configuration: Supports JTAG, Active Serial, and Passive Parallel
Designed for cost-sensitive applications, it balances performance and power efficiency. Ideal for industrial control, communications, and embedded systems.
- Logic Elements (LEs): 5,980
- Embedded Memory: 92,160 bits (M4K blocks)
- DSP Blocks: 18 (9-bit multipliers)
- Max User I/O Pins: 185
- Package: 256-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA)
- Operating Voltage: 1.5V core, 3.3V I/O
- PLLs: 2 (Phase-Locked Loops)
- Speed Grades: -6 (slowest), -7, -8 (fastest)
- Configuration: Supports JTAG, Active Serial, and Passive Parallel
Designed for cost-sensitive applications, it balances performance and power efficiency. Ideal for industrial control, communications, and embedded systems.
Pinout
The EP1C6F256I7 is an FPGA from Intel's (formerly Altera) Cyclone series.
- Pin Count: 256 pins (FineLine BGA package).
- Key Functions:
- Logic Elements (LEs): 5,980.
- Memory: 92,160 bits (RAM).
- PLLs: 2 (for clock management).
- I/O Pins: 185 (supports LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, and other standards).
- Embedded Multipliers: 20 (18x18-bit).
It is commonly used in digital logic, embedded systems, and signal processing.
- Pin Count: 256 pins (FineLine BGA package).
- Key Functions:
- Logic Elements (LEs): 5,980.
- Memory: 92,160 bits (RAM).
- PLLs: 2 (for clock management).
- I/O Pins: 185 (supports LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, and other standards).
- Embedded Multipliers: 20 (18x18-bit).
It is commonly used in digital logic, embedded systems, and signal processing.
Manufacturer
The EP1C6F256I7 is a Cyclone series FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) manufactured by Intel (formerly Altera before its acquisition in 2015).
Intel is a leading multinational technology company specializing in semiconductor design and manufacturing, known for processors, FPGAs, and other computing hardware. Altera, now part of Intel’s Programmable Solutions Group, was a pioneer in FPGA technology.
The EP1C6F256I7 is an older-generation FPGA, part of the Cyclone family, designed for cost-sensitive, low-power applications. It features 256-pin FineLine BGA packaging and programmable logic for embedded systems.
Summary:
- Manufacturer: Intel (formerly Altera).
- Company Type: Semiconductor/tech giant.
- Device Type: Cyclone-series FPGA.
Intel is a leading multinational technology company specializing in semiconductor design and manufacturing, known for processors, FPGAs, and other computing hardware. Altera, now part of Intel’s Programmable Solutions Group, was a pioneer in FPGA technology.
The EP1C6F256I7 is an older-generation FPGA, part of the Cyclone family, designed for cost-sensitive, low-power applications. It features 256-pin FineLine BGA packaging and programmable logic for embedded systems.
Summary:
- Manufacturer: Intel (formerly Altera).
- Company Type: Semiconductor/tech giant.
- Device Type: Cyclone-series FPGA.
Application
The EP1C6F256I7 is a Cyclone I FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera). Its key application areas include:
- Embedded Systems: Used in control and interface logic.
- Industrial Automation: For motor control, sensor interfacing, and PLCs.
- Consumer Electronics: In display controllers and audio/video processing.
- Communications: Prototyping and signal processing in networking devices.
- Education/Prototyping: Ideal for FPGA learning and small-scale designs.
Its low cost, moderate logic capacity (~6K LEs), and 256-pin FBGA package make it suitable for cost-sensitive, low-to-mid complexity designs.
- Embedded Systems: Used in control and interface logic.
- Industrial Automation: For motor control, sensor interfacing, and PLCs.
- Consumer Electronics: In display controllers and audio/video processing.
- Communications: Prototyping and signal processing in networking devices.
- Education/Prototyping: Ideal for FPGA learning and small-scale designs.
Its low cost, moderate logic capacity (~6K LEs), and 256-pin FBGA package make it suitable for cost-sensitive, low-to-mid complexity designs.
Package
The EP1C6F256I7 is an FPGA from Intel's Cyclone series. It comes in a FineLine BGA (FBGA) package with 256 pins. The package type is FBGA-256, which is a ball grid array designed for high-density and high-performance applications. It supports surface-mount technology (SMT) and is commonly used in embedded systems and digital designs.
