EP1C12Q240I6 - Cyclone FPGA, 12,060 LEs, 240 PQFP | Altera
MPN: EP1C12Q240I6 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $85 | $85.00 |
| 10 | $76.5 | $765.00 |
| 100 | $68 | $6,800.00 |
| 500 | $61.5 | $30,750.00 |
| 1,000 | $55 | $55,000.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1C12Q240I6 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone FPGA |
| Logic Elements | 12,060 |
| Total RAM Bits | 239,616 bits |
| Embedded M4K RAM Blocks | 52 |
| Maximum User I/O | 249 |
| PLLs | 2 (with 4 outputs each) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 405 MHz |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Package Type | 240-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Terminal Form | Gull Wing |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (I) |
| Speed Grade | 6 |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVDS, PCI, SSTL-2, LVTTL, LVCMOS |
| Configuration Methods | AS, PS, JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
EP1C12Q240I6 240-pin pqfp (plastic quad flat pack) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1C12Q240I6 (240-pin pqfp (plastic quad flat pack) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP1C12Q240I6.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
EP1C12Q240I6 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, DSP Front-End Processing, PCI/PCI-X Bridge Interface, Video Processing and Image Pipeline, Serial Protocol Bridging (I2C/SPI/UART/CAN), Test and Measurement Equipment.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP1C12Q240I6 fits industrial motor-control designs because it integrates 12,060 logic elements, 52 M4K RAM blocks, and 249 user I/O in a 240-pin PQFP package suitable for surface-mount assembly on control boards. Two PLLs with four outputs each generate the precise PWM frequencies needed for field-oriented control of three-phase AC induction and BLDC motors at switching frequencies up to 50 kHz. The industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C) supports operation in factory-floor enclosures. Place the device between current-sense ADCs and gate-driver ICs, with 0.1 microF ceramic decoupling on every power pin to suppress switching noise from the IGBT bridge.
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DSP Front-End Processing
The EP1C12Q240I6 serves well as a DSP front-end because 12,060 logic elements plus embedded M4K blocks provide the FIR-filter and FFT resources needed for signal conditioning before an external DAC. The 240-pin PQFP exposes 249 user I/O supporting LVDS- and SSTL-2-based parallel ADC/DAC interfaces, while two PLLs generate sample clocks for ADC capture at rates up to 405 MHz internal. Embedded multipliers enable single-cycle MAC operations essential for digital down-conversion. The architecture consumes less power than higher-density alternatives while still handling 16-tap FIR filters at 100 MHz sample rates.
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PCI/PCI-X Bridge Interface
The EP1C12Q240I6 is commonly used as a PCI-to-local bus bridge because the 240-pin PQFP exposes sufficient user I/O for 32-bit PCI at 33 MHz or 66 MHz, supported natively by the Cyclone I/O standard set. 12,060 logic elements implement the target/initiator state machines and address/data buffering required by the PCI 2.2 specification, while two PLLs synthesize the 33 MHz or 66 MHz PCI clock from an external oscillator. Industrial temperature grade allows deployment in telecom and factory PCI cards. Decoupling must include 0.1 microF ceramics within 5 mm of every VCCIO bank pin.
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Video Processing and Image Pipeline
The EP1C12Q240I6 suits mid-resolution video pipelines because 12,060 logic elements handle Bayer-to-RGB conversion, color-space transforms, and edge-detection filters while 52 M4K blocks buffer line-scan data. The 240-pin PQFP supports 16-bit parallel ITU-R BT.656 or LVDS video interfaces through its 249 user I/O, and two PLLs generate pixel clocks up to 148.5 MHz for 720p/1080i HD video. Industrial temp grade supports outdoor surveillance cameras. The Cyclone architecture adds only ~250 microA per logic array block versus mid-range alternatives, easing thermal design in sealed enclosures.
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Serial Protocol Bridging (I2C/SPI/UART/CAN)
The EP1C12Q240I6 works well for serial protocol bridging because 12,060 logic elements implement multi-channel state machines for I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN at speeds up to 10 Mbps CAN-FD. The 240-pin PQFP exposes 249 user I/O sufficient for 8-16 simultaneous serial channels with GPIO expansion, while two PLLs provide independent baud-rate clocks per channel. Industrial temperature grade fits automotive and industrial gateways. The Cyclone SRAM-based configuration allows field firmware updates for protocol-stack upgrades across deployed units.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
The EP1C12Q240I6 fits T&M equipment because 12,060 logic elements handle waveform generation, pattern generation, and protocol decoding logic. The 240-pin PQFP supports LVDS and PCI test interfaces through 249 user I/O, while two PLLs synthesize sub-Hz-to-405 MHz arbitrary waveform generator clocks. Industrial temp grade suits benchtop instruments used in laboratory and factory environments. SRAM-based configuration allows rapid test-vector updates via JTAG without removing the device from the target board.
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Engineering reference data for EP1C12Q240I6 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1C12Q240C8N | EP1C12Q240C6N | EP1C12Q240C7N | EP1C12Q240C6 | EP1C12Q240C6NAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 240-pin PQFP | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same |
| Logic Elements | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 | 12,060 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Speed Grade | 6 | 8 (faster) | 6 (same) | 7 (faster) | 6 (same) | 6 (same) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| User I/O | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 |
| Process Technology | 130 nm | 130 nm | 130 nm | 130 nm | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade in a 240-pin PQFP package (vs EP1C12Q240C6N)
- Larger Cyclone I density tier in PQFP package (vs EP1C6Q240I6)
- Lowest cost point in the 12,060-LE Cyclone family (vs EP1C12F256I7)
Design Notes
The 240-pin PQFP package has 0.5 mm lead pitch and approximately 32 mm x 32 mm body, which requires a 4-layer or thicker PCB for reliable signal integrity on LVDS pairs. Route high-speed differential pairs with matched lengths within 150 mil tolerance and place a continuous ground plane on the layer immediately beneath the device. Decouple every VCCINT and VCCIO pin with 0.1 microF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the package.
Verify configuration mode (Active Serial, Passive Serial, or JTAG) early in the design cycle because MSEL pins on the PQFP footprint are shared and cannot be reassigned at runtime. Failing to strap MSEL correctly results in the device not configuring at power-up. According to the Cyclone family datasheet, unused I/O pins should be left floating or driven to a defined logic level to minimize quiescent current.
Estimated: at 100 percent resource utilization and typical 33 percent toggle rate, the EP1C12Q240I6 dissipates approximately 1.5-2 W on the 130 nm process. With the 240-pin PQFP thermal resistance of ~25 C/W (estimated without dedicated thermal pad), junction temperature rise is ~50 C above ambient at room temperature. For sealed enclosures with ambient >60 C, ensure adequate airflow or de-rate logic utilization to 70-80 percent.
The 240-pin PQFP lead length introduces significant lead inductance (~5-8 nH), which degrades high-speed signal integrity above 100 MHz. For LVDS and SSTL-2 interfaces operating near the device's 405 MHz maximum, place series-damping resistors within 100 mil of the driver pins and use controlled-impedance traces (50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential). JTAG boundary-scan testing per IEEE 1149.1 is recommended for production board test.
Compliance Information
Compliance data not provided in Verified Web Data. The 240-pin PQFP package is compatible with both leaded and lead-free assembly processes per the Cyclone family datasheet. Industrial temperature grade is qualified for industrial environments but is not AEC-Q100 automotive qualified.
