Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Package | Tray |
| Series | Cyclone® IV E |
| ProductStatus | Active |
| NumberofLABs/CLBs | 7155 |
| NumberofLogicElements/Cells | 114480 |
| TotalRAMBits | 3981312 |
| NumberofI/O | 280 |
| Voltage-Supply | 1.15V ~ 1.25V |
| MountingType | Surface Mount |
| OperatingTemperature | 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ) |
| Package/Case | 484-BGA |
Overview
Description
The EP4CE115F23C8N is a member of Intel’s (formerly Altera) Cyclone IV E FPGA family. Key features:
- Logic Elements: 114,480
- Memory: 3,888 Kbits embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 266 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 535 (supports LVDS, PCIe, and other standards)
- Package: 484-pin FBGA (FineLine BGA)
- Speed Grade: C8 (moderate performance)
- Configuration: Supports JTAG, Active Serial, and Passive Serial modes
Ideal for cost-sensitive, mid-range applications like industrial control, communications, and embedded systems. Offers low power consumption and a balance of performance and flexibility.
For detailed specs, refer to Intel’s Cyclone IV Handbook.
- Logic Elements: 114,480
- Memory: 3,888 Kbits embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 266 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 535 (supports LVDS, PCIe, and other standards)
- Package: 484-pin FBGA (FineLine BGA)
- Speed Grade: C8 (moderate performance)
- Configuration: Supports JTAG, Active Serial, and Passive Serial modes
Ideal for cost-sensitive, mid-range applications like industrial control, communications, and embedded systems. Offers low power consumption and a balance of performance and flexibility.
For detailed specs, refer to Intel’s Cyclone IV Handbook.
Equivalent
The EP4CE115F23C8N is a Cyclone IV FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera). Equivalent alternatives include:
- Lattice ECP5 (e.g., LFE5UM-85F)
- Xilinx Spartan-6 (e.g., XC6SLX150T)
- Intel Cyclone 10 LP (e.g., 10CL120)
These offer similar logic capacity (~115K LEs) and features. For exact replacements, check pin compatibility and power requirements.
- Lattice ECP5 (e.g., LFE5UM-85F)
- Xilinx Spartan-6 (e.g., XC6SLX150T)
- Intel Cyclone 10 LP (e.g., 10CL120)
These offer similar logic capacity (~115K LEs) and features. For exact replacements, check pin compatibility and power requirements.
Features
The EP4CE115F23C8N is a Cyclone IV E FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera). Key features:
- Logic Elements: 114,480
- Memory: 3,888 Kbits embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 266 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 535 (supports LVDS, LVCMOS, PCIe)
- Transceivers: None (base Cyclone IV E lacks high-speed transceivers)
- Clock Management: 4 PLLs
- Package: 484-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA)
- Process Technology: 60nm
- Max User I/O: 377
- Voltage: 1.0V core, 1.2V–3.3V I/O
Ideal for cost-sensitive, low-power applications like industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.
- Logic Elements: 114,480
- Memory: 3,888 Kbits embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 266 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 535 (supports LVDS, LVCMOS, PCIe)
- Transceivers: None (base Cyclone IV E lacks high-speed transceivers)
- Clock Management: 4 PLLs
- Package: 484-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA)
- Process Technology: 60nm
- Max User I/O: 377
- Voltage: 1.0V core, 1.2V–3.3V I/O
Ideal for cost-sensitive, low-power applications like industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Pinout
The EP4CE115F23C8N is an Altera Cyclone IV E FPGA with the following key details:
- Pin Count: 484 pins (FBGA package)
- Functions:
- User I/O: 288 general-purpose I/O pins
- Configuration: JTAG, AS, PS, and passive serial interfaces
- Clock Management: Up to 20 global clock networks, 4 PLLs
- Memory: 3.9 Mbits embedded RAM, supports external memory (DDR2/3, QDRII+)
- Logic Elements: 114,480 LEs
- DSP Blocks: 266 (18x18 multipliers)
Designed for cost-sensitive, high-volume applications, it supports LVDS, PCIe, and other high-speed interfaces.
- Pin Count: 484 pins (FBGA package)
- Functions:
- User I/O: 288 general-purpose I/O pins
- Configuration: JTAG, AS, PS, and passive serial interfaces
- Clock Management: Up to 20 global clock networks, 4 PLLs
- Memory: 3.9 Mbits embedded RAM, supports external memory (DDR2/3, QDRII+)
- Logic Elements: 114,480 LEs
- DSP Blocks: 266 (18x18 multipliers)
Designed for cost-sensitive, high-volume applications, it supports LVDS, PCIe, and other high-speed interfaces.
Application
The EP4CE115F23C8N is a Cyclone IV FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera), commonly used in:
1. Industrial Automation – Control systems, motor drives, and PLCs.
2. Communications – Signal processing, networking, and protocol bridging.
3. Consumer Electronics – Display controllers, smart devices, and multimedia.
4. Automotive – ADAS, infotainment, and sensor interfaces.
5. Embedded Systems – Custom logic, I/O expansion, and real-time processing.
6. Prototyping & Education – FPGA development and digital design training.
Its moderate logic capacity (115K LEs), low power, and cost-effectiveness make it suitable for diverse mid-range applications.
1. Industrial Automation – Control systems, motor drives, and PLCs.
2. Communications – Signal processing, networking, and protocol bridging.
3. Consumer Electronics – Display controllers, smart devices, and multimedia.
4. Automotive – ADAS, infotainment, and sensor interfaces.
5. Embedded Systems – Custom logic, I/O expansion, and real-time processing.
6. Prototyping & Education – FPGA development and digital design training.
Its moderate logic capacity (115K LEs), low power, and cost-effectiveness make it suitable for diverse mid-range applications.
Package
The EP4CE115F23C8N is an FPGA from Intel's Cyclone IV E family. It comes in a 484-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) package (package code: F23). This surface-mount package is designed for high-density applications, offering robust thermal and electrical performance. The "F23" in the part number specifically denotes the FBGA package type with 484 pins.
