EP1C12F256I7N is an IC (integrated circuit) component manufactured by Altera, which belongs to the Cyclone series of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). These FPGAs are widely used in various digital applications due to their flexibility, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. The EP1C12F256I7N offers several key features, which are outlined below:
1. Logic Elements: This IC component consists of 12,288 (12K) logic elements, which are programmable building blocks used for implementing logic functions. Each logic element typically consists of a lookup table, a flip-flop, and associated control circuitry.
2. Embedded Memory: The EP1C12F256I7N provides 256 Kbits of embedded memory, which can be used for data storage, lookup tables, or implementing small-to-medium sized RAM and ROM structures required by the application.
3. High-Speed I/Os: It features 260 user I/O pins, providing flexible connectivity to external devices such as sensors, actuators, memory, and other circuitry. These I/O pins can be used in various configurations, including single-ended or differential signaling, and can operate at high speeds to cater to demanding data transfer requirements
