The EP1C6T144C6N is an IC (integrated circuit) component developed by Intel Corporation. It is a part of their Cyclone series of low-cost, low-power FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays). Here's an overview and key features of the EP1C6T144C6N:
1. FPGA Architecture: The EP1C6T144C6N utilizes the Cyclone FPGA architecture, which is based on a sea-of-gates (SOG) structure. This architecture provides customizable logic, embedded memory, DSP blocks, and other essential components.
2. Logic Elements: This IC component contains 5,696 logic elements (LE), which are fundamental building blocks for implementing digital functions. Each LE can be configured as a look-up table, flip-flop, or other combinational or sequential logic elements.
3. Memory: The EP1C6T144C6N includes 119 kilobits of embedded memory, which can be used as RAM, ROM, or distributed memory throughout the FPGA design.
4. DSP Blocks: It incorporates four dedicated digital signal processing (DSP) blocks. These blocks offer powerful mathematical functions for efficient implementation of signal processing algorithms such as filtering, modulation, and Fourier transforms.
5. I/O Pins: This IC component provides a total of 129 I/O pins, allowing for easy interfacing with external devices and other circuitry