Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Package | Tray |
| Series | Cyclone® IV E |
| ProductStatus | Active |
| NumberofLABs/CLBs | 963 |
| NumberofLogicElements/Cells | 15408 |
| TotalRAMBits | 516096 |
| NumberofI/O | 81 |
| Voltage-Supply | 1.15V ~ 1.25V |
| MountingType | Surface Mount |
| OperatingTemperature | 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ) |
| Package/Case | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad |
Overview
Description
The EP4CE15E22C8N is a member of Intel’s (formerly Altera) Cyclone IV E FPGA family. Key features:
- Logic Elements: 15,408
- Memory: 504 Kbits embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 56 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 142, supporting LVDS, LVCMOS, and other standards
- Package: 144-pin EQFP (22x22mm)
- Speed Grade: C8 (moderate performance)
It operates at 1.0V–1.2V core voltage, with 3.3V/2.5V I/O tolerance, and includes PLLs for clock management. Common applications include embedded systems, industrial control, and low-cost prototyping.
The "N" suffix indicates a lead-free package. For development, Intel’s Quartus Prime software is used.
- Logic Elements: 15,408
- Memory: 504 Kbits embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 56 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 142, supporting LVDS, LVCMOS, and other standards
- Package: 144-pin EQFP (22x22mm)
- Speed Grade: C8 (moderate performance)
It operates at 1.0V–1.2V core voltage, with 3.3V/2.5V I/O tolerance, and includes PLLs for clock management. Common applications include embedded systems, industrial control, and low-cost prototyping.
The "N" suffix indicates a lead-free package. For development, Intel’s Quartus Prime software is used.
Equivalent
The EP4CE15E22C8N is a Cyclone IV E FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera). Equivalent alternatives include:
- EP4CE10E22C8N (lower logic elements)
- EP4CE22E22C8N (higher logic elements)
- Lattice ECP5 (competitive FPGA family)
- Xilinx Spartan-6 (similar mid-range FPGA)
These offer comparable features but vary in capacity and performance. Always check pin compatibility and specifications for your design.
- EP4CE10E22C8N (lower logic elements)
- EP4CE22E22C8N (higher logic elements)
- Lattice ECP5 (competitive FPGA family)
- Xilinx Spartan-6 (similar mid-range FPGA)
These offer comparable features but vary in capacity and performance. Always check pin compatibility and specifications for your design.
Features
The EP4CE15E22C8N is a Cyclone IV E FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera). Key features:
- Logic Elements (LEs): 15,408
- Memory: 504 Kbits embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 56 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 153 (supports LVDS, LVCMOS)
- PLLs: 4 phase-locked loops
- Package: 144-pin EQFP (22x22mm)
- Operating Voltage: 1.0V core, 1.2V–3.3V I/O
- Speed Grade: C8 (moderate speed)
- Configuration: Supports JTAG, AS, PS, and passive serial
Ideal for cost-sensitive, low-power applications like industrial control, communications, and embedded systems.
- Logic Elements (LEs): 15,408
- Memory: 504 Kbits embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 56 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 153 (supports LVDS, LVCMOS)
- PLLs: 4 phase-locked loops
- Package: 144-pin EQFP (22x22mm)
- Operating Voltage: 1.0V core, 1.2V–3.3V I/O
- Speed Grade: C8 (moderate speed)
- Configuration: Supports JTAG, AS, PS, and passive serial
Ideal for cost-sensitive, low-power applications like industrial control, communications, and embedded systems.
Pinout
The EP4CE15E22C8N is an Altera Cyclone IV E FPGA with the following key details:
- Pin Count: 144 pins (TQFP package)
- Core Functions:
- 15,408 logic elements (LEs)
- 504 Kbits embedded RAM
- 56 18x18 multipliers
- 4 PLLs
- Up to 85 user I/O pins
- Typical Applications: Low-cost, low-power designs like industrial control, consumer electronics, and communications.
It supports common interfaces (LVDS, PCIe, DDR) and operates at 1.0V/1.2V core voltage. The "C8" speed grade ensures a maximum performance of ~8ns delay.
- Pin Count: 144 pins (TQFP package)
- Core Functions:
- 15,408 logic elements (LEs)
- 504 Kbits embedded RAM
- 56 18x18 multipliers
- 4 PLLs
- Up to 85 user I/O pins
- Typical Applications: Low-cost, low-power designs like industrial control, consumer electronics, and communications.
It supports common interfaces (LVDS, PCIe, DDR) and operates at 1.0V/1.2V core voltage. The "C8" speed grade ensures a maximum performance of ~8ns delay.
Application
The EP4CE15E22C8N is a Cyclone IV FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera), suitable for various applications:
- Embedded Systems: Custom logic for industrial control, automation.
- Communications: Signal processing, protocol bridging (UART, SPI, I2C).
- Consumer Electronics: Video/image processing, IoT devices.
- Education/Prototyping: FPGA learning and hardware development.
- Automotive: Sensor interfacing, infotainment systems.
Its low power, moderate logic capacity (15K LEs), and cost-effectiveness make it ideal for mid-complexity designs.
- Embedded Systems: Custom logic for industrial control, automation.
- Communications: Signal processing, protocol bridging (UART, SPI, I2C).
- Consumer Electronics: Video/image processing, IoT devices.
- Education/Prototyping: FPGA learning and hardware development.
- Automotive: Sensor interfacing, infotainment systems.
Its low power, moderate logic capacity (15K LEs), and cost-effectiveness make it ideal for mid-complexity designs.
Package
The EP4CE15E22C8N is an FPGA from Intel's Cyclone IV E series. It comes in a 144-pin EQFP package (TQFP-144). This surface-mount package has a 22 mm × 22 mm body size and a 0.5 mm pin pitch, suitable for space-constrained designs. The "E22" in the part number indicates the package type (EQFP) and pin count (144).
