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EP4CE75F29C8N - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 75K LE, 780-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CE75F29C8N is a Cyclone® IV E Field Programmable Gate Array with 75,408 logic elements housed in a 780-ball FineLine BGA package. Built on a low-power 60 nm process, this device integrates 426 user I/O pins, 4,608 Kbits of embedded memory (2,810,880 RAM bits), and 200 multipliers (18x18) for DSP-intensive workloads. A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device whose digital logic fabric, routing, and I/O behavior are defined by the user's configuration bitstream rather than at the fab. The Cyclone IV E family occupies the low-cost, low-power segment of the FPGA hierarchy: FPGA -> programmable logic -> logic IC -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. Its 60 nm process and 1.2 V core give it a notable cost/performance advantage for cost-sensitive volume production. Key features include 426 user I/O, 4 PLL clock managers, 200 18x18 hardware multipliers, and 2,810,880 bits of embedded RAM. The device supports LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards, with onboard transceivers absent (these are available only on Cyclone IV GX). Configuration is via JTAG, Active Serial, or Passive Serial modes. The Cyclone IV E architecture pairs a logic array block (LAB) of 16 logic elements with an embedded memory block of 9 Kbits (M9K) and dedicated hardware multiplier blocks. The 60 nm process combined with the 1.2 V core keeps dynamic power low while delivering up to 150 MHz system performance, making the EP4CE75F29C8N well suited for parallel signal-processing tasks. Typical applications include industrial motor control, video bridging and image processing, automotive infotainment prototyping, test and measurement instrumentation, and embedded protocol bridges (UART/SPI/I2C to high-speed parallel). Designers choose this part when they need a balance of high logic density, abundant DSP blocks, and a low unit cost. When designing with this FPGA, allocate sufficient PCB layers for the 780-ball FBGA escape routing (typically a minimum 6-layer stack-up with buried vias) and follow Intel's decoupling guidance - one 100 uF bulk, several 10 uF, and 0.1 uF per power pin group. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package variants, and practical design notes that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet.
EP4CE75F29C9L - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 75K LEs, 780-BGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CE75F29C9L is a low-cost, low-power Cyclone IV E field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with 75,408 logic elements, 2,810,880 bits of embedded memory, and 426 18x18 multipliers, housed in a 780-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-780) package. It belongs to the Cyclone IV E family fabricated on TSMC's 60nm low-power process, offering an optimal balance of logic density, DSP capability, and power efficiency for cost-sensitive applications. A FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of integrated circuit that can be reconfigured by the customer after manufacturing to implement custom digital logic functions. FPGAs occupy a tier above standard logic ICs and below ASICs in the semiconductor hierarchy: they provide ASIC-like parallelism and performance while retaining the flexibility and rapid development cycle of programmable logic. Cyclone IV E specifically targets low-power, high-volume designs where cost-per-logic-element and total power budget dominate the design trade-offs. Key features include 4 PLLs (phase-locked loops) for flexible clock management, 426 embedded 18x18 hardware multipliers for DSP operations, 274 user I/O pins, support for external memory interfaces including DDR/DDR2 SDRAM and QDR II SRAM, and configuration via JTAG or active serial/parallel flash. The device operates from a 1.2V core supply with 1.2V/2.5V/3.3V multi-voltage I/O bank support, simplifying mixed-voltage system integration. Architecturally, the Cyclone IV E family leverages a 4-input LUT-based logic fabric with distributed and block RAM, dedicated routing architecture with low skew, and embedded hard IP for memory controllers and high-speed transceivers are not present (transceivers belong to Cyclone IV GX). The 'F29' pin suffix denotes the 780-ball 1.0mm-pitch FBGA package, the 'C9' speed grade specifies a -8 commercial speed designation, and the 'L' suffix indicates a lead-free, RoHS-compliant finish. Typical applications span industrial motor control, video processing pipelines, software-defined radio front-ends, low-cost ASIC prototyping, embedded vision systems, and portable test and measurement instruments where deterministic parallel processing and reconfigurability outweigh raw clock rate. For designs requiring a same-footprint upgrade path, the EP4CE115 family offers higher logic density while sharing the F29 780-BGA package. A key design consideration is power planning: although Cyclone IV E is fabricated on a low-power process, designs that fully utilize all 75K logic elements with high toggle rates can exceed 3-5W total power. Designers should follow Intel's PowerPlay early power estimator and provide sufficient decoupling (typically 100nF + bulk capacitance per bank) plus a solid ground plane under the FBGA to control simultaneous switching noise. Without these precautions, the 1.0mm-pitch BGA is also challenging to rework in prototype runs.
EP4CE75F29C9LN - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 75K LEs, 780-FBGA | Intel / Altera
The Intel / Altera EP4CE75F29C9LN is a high-density member of the Cyclone IV E family of low-cost, low-power FPGAs, fabricated on TSMC's 60 nm process. The device provides 75,408 logic elements, 2,810,880 bits of embedded RAM, 426 user I/O pins, and 200 18x18 hardware multipliers, all packaged in a 780-ball fine-pitch BGA (F29 / 1.0 mm pitch). The "C9" speed grade and "L" suffix designate a commercial temperature range (0C to +85C) and a lead-free / Pb-free finish. Cyclone IV E FPGAs are SRAM-based programmable logic devices that occupy a defined position in the broader programmable logic taxonomy: FPGA -> programmable logic -> logic IC -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. Compared with CPLDs, FPGAs offer much higher logic density, embedded memory blocks, and DSP/multiplier blocks. Compared with the higher-end Cyclone IV GX family, the E variant omits transceivers to reduce cost and power, making it the cost-optimized choice for parallel I/O-centric designs. Key features of the EP4CE75F29C9LN include up to 200 MHz internal operation, support for external memory interfaces such as DDR/DDR2 SDRAM, QDRII SRAM, and asynchronous SRAM/Flash, eight PLLs for clock management, and 4 phase-locked loops supporting fractional-N synthesis. The device supports configuration via JTAG, Active Serial, Active Parallel, and Passive Serial modes, and includes built-in CRC for configuration error detection. An on-chip soft-core (Nios II) can be instantiated for embedded processor functionality. The 780-FBGA package offers excellent signal and power integrity for high-pin-count designs, with a dedicated ground/power ball grid that simplifies PCB power-plane design. The F29 package variant operates with four octants, supports up to 426 user I/O, and uses 1.0 mm ball pitch. Typical applications include industrial motor control and factory automation, video processing and display controllers, communications infrastructure line cards, medical imaging front-end pre-processing, and automotive driver-assistance pre-processing prototypes. The combination of high logic density, embedded memory, hardware multipliers, and the cost-optimized Cyclone IV E architecture makes the EP4CE75F29C9LN well-suited to volume production. Designers should follow Altera's power estimation methodology (PowerPlay Early Power Estimator) to size decoupling networks, layer-stackup, and thermal management. The 780-FBGA requires PCB land patterns and via-in-pad or dog-bone fan-out designs with at least 6 PCB layers recommended to maintain signal integrity across the parallel I/O fabric. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in pin-compatible alternatives, and practical design considerations not found in the manufacturer datasheet, giving engineers a single reference for sourcing and integrating the EP4CE75F29C9LN.
EP4CE75F29I7 - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 75K LE, 780-BGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CE75F29I7 is a low-power Cyclone® IV E Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) featuring 75,408 logic elements, 2,810,880 bits of embedded memory, and 426 user I/O pins, all housed in a 780-ball FineLine BGA package rated for the industrial temperature range (-40 °C to +100 °C). The device is fabricated on a low-power 60 nm process and integrates 4 Mbits of RAM, 200 (18×18) hardware multipliers, and 4 PLLs in a die optimized for cost-sensitive, high-volume applications. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit containing an array of programmable logic blocks, interconnect, and I/O cells that the designer can configure post-fabrication using an HDL (Hardware Description Language) such as Verilog or VHDL. FPGAs occupy the middle ground between fixed-function ASICs and software-driven microcontrollers, offering hardware-level parallelism, deterministic timing, and rapid design iteration. Within the wider taxonomy, the EP4CE75F29I7 belongs to the low-cost, low-power segment of the FPGA market, sitting below high-end Stratix-class devices but above CPLDs in both capacity and capability. Key features of the EP4CE75F29I7 include 75,408 logic elements (LEs), 274 M9K memory blocks, 200 embedded 18×18 multipliers (suitable for DSP inference and signal processing), 4 general-purpose PLLs, and support for LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards. The device supports configuration via JTAG, Active Serial (AS), and Passive Serial (PS) modes, and provides 426 user I/O pins to interface with DDR/DDR2 SDRAM, QDRII SRAM, and common parallel peripherals. From an architectural perspective, the Cyclone IV E family delivers up to 30% lower dynamic power than the preceding Cyclone III generation by combining the 60 nm process with optimized clock-tree gating, selectable I/O bank pre-emphasis, and optional 1.0 V core operation. Hard IP blocks for memory controllers and PCIe (in higher-density variants) reduce logic utilization, leaving more LE budget for the user's custom datapath. Configuration bitstream encryption and a robust CRC-based readback path protect IP in deployed systems. Typical applications include industrial motor control and PLCs, video bridging and display controllers, automotive infotainment prototypes, low-cost software-defined radio front-ends, factory automation line cards, and educational logic-analyzer or prototyping boards. The wide industrial temperature grade makes it especially attractive for outdoor or harsh-environment installations. When designing with the EP4CE75F29I7, carefully manage the eight I/O bank supply voltages (VCCIO), keep decoupling within 5 mm of every VCCINT/VCCIO pin, and use the Altera/Intel Quartus Prime Lite Edition for synthesis. Because the part is in active production, a stable, multi-year supply roadmap is available through Intel's FPGA product longevity program.
EP4CE75F29I7N - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 75K LE, F780 BGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CE75F29I7N is a low-power, high-volume Cyclone IV E FPGA delivering 75,408 logic elements, 2,810,880 bits of embedded memory, and 426 (18x18) multipliers in a 780-ball FineLine BGA (F29) package. Built on a 60 nm low-k process, this FPGA supports up to 4 PLLs, 8 user I/O banks, and 4 general-purpose clocks per region, while targeting the 1.2 V core supply typical of Cyclone IV E devices. A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected by a programmable interconnect matrix. FPGAs sit between microcontrollers and ASICs in the design hierarchy, offering hardware-level parallelism, deterministic latency, and in-system reprogrammability for applications ranging from industrial motor control to video bridging. The Cyclone IV E family is Intel's low-cost, low-power line for high-volume cost-sensitive designs. Key features include 75,408 logic elements, 281 Kbits of embedded memory, 426 multipliers (18x18), 4 PLLs, and 426 Kbits of M9K block RAM. The device supports LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards across 8 banks, with per-pin dynamic phase alignment and DDR/DDR2/DDR3 external memory interfaces. The F780 package offers 426 user I/O pins for high-pin-count designs. Architecturally, the Cyclone IV E family shares the same LE structure and MultiTrack interconnect as its Cyclone III predecessor but adds on-chip termination (OCT) calibration and improved signal integrity. Logic elements include 4-input look-up tables (LUTs), dedicated carry logic, and embedded memory, while the MultiTrack interconnect provides routing across row, column, and register chains. Typical applications include industrial motor control, video surveillance systems, automotive infotainment prototypes, telecommunications line cards, and consumer display controllers. The wide logic capacity, DSP blocks, and external memory support also suit software-defined radio front-ends, machine vision interfaces, and PCIe Gen1 endpoint bridging. When designing with this device, ensure the Quartus II Prime toolchain is configured for the F780 package and 1.2 V core supply. JTAG, Active Serial, and Fast Passive Parallel configuration modes are supported; on-board decoupling of at least 100 uF bulk capacitance near each power pin is recommended for stable operation. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in package-same FPGAs, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, helping engineers compare the EP4CE75F29I7N against other Cyclone IV E and Cyclone IV GX family members.
EP4CE75F29I8L - 75K LE Cyclone IV E FPGA, 780-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (Altera) EP4CE75F29I8L is a high-density Cyclone IV E Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 75,408 logic elements, 4,713 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), and 2,810,880 bits of embedded memory, housed in a 780-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-780) package measuring 29 mm x 29 mm with 1.0 mm ball pitch. The device operates from a 1.2 V core supply with PLL support up to 362 MHz and integrates 426 maximum user I/O pins, making it suited for high-throughput parallel interfaces and mid-range digital signal processing. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected via programmable interconnect, allowing hardware designers to implement custom digital logic, DSP pipelines, and parallel processing architectures after fabrication. FPGAs sit hierarchically between general-purpose microcontrollers and fixed-function ASICs in the digital IC taxonomy: they offer far higher I/O parallelism and throughput than MCUs while preserving the design flexibility that ASICs lack. Within Intel's low-cost product line, the Cyclone IV E family targets volume production designs where unit cost, low power, and rich logic/memory density are prioritized over transceivers and high-speed serial links. Key features of the EP4CE75F29I8L include 274 embedded 18x18 multipliers (for DSP pipelines), 4 general-purpose PLLs, 15 global clock networks, and support for external memory interfaces including DDR/DDR2 SDRAM and QDRII SRAM. The device supports Cyclone IV E's standard I/O standards (LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, LVCMOS/TTL) and offers industrial temperature grade operation (-40C to +100C junction, indicated by the 'I' speed-grade suffix), while the '8' speed grade denotes the 8 ns internal timing. The 780-FBGA package delivers robust thermal performance and high pin density suitable for designs in industrial automation, video processing, and communications infrastructure. Architecturally, the Cyclone IV E series uses a 60 nm low-power process, delivering up to 40% lower static power than Cyclone III at equivalent logic densities. Configuration memory is SRAM-based, requiring an external configuration flash or download cable; optional configuration via enhanced configuration devices (EPCQ) is supported for production systems. Typical applications include industrial machine vision and motor control, video surveillance and image processing, automotive infotainment subsystems, telecom line cards, software-defined radio baseband, and embedded computing platforms where parallel I/O and DSP performance are required at low system cost. The wide logic density also supports prototyping for ASIC designs. When designing with this device, ensure your Quartus II/Prime toolchain version supports the Cyclone IV E device family and that your PCB layout accommodates the 1.0 mm BGA pitch with microvia stack-up. Plan for at least 4-layer routing with continuous GND planes beneath the BGA to control return-path impedance on high-speed LVDS pairs. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, comparison data, and practical design notes for the EP4CE75F29I8L in a single engineer-ready reference not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
EP4CE75F29I8LN - Cyclone IV E FPGA 75K LE | Intel | 780-BGA
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CE75F29I8LN is a Cyclone IV E family Field Programmable Gate Array with 75,408 logic elements, 4,713 logic array blocks, and 426 user I/O pins, fabricated on a low-power 60 nm process and housed in a 780-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-780, F29 package, 29x29 mm with 1.0 mm ball pitch) package. The core operates from a 1.2 V supply and the device integrates 274 M9K memory blocks delivering 2,810,880 bits of embedded RAM, four general-purpose PLLs, and embedded multipliers optimized for cost-sensitive high-volume designs. The industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C) and lead-free / RoHS-compliant assembly make this part suitable for harsh environment deployments. An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device whose logic, interconnect, and I/O behavior are configured by the user after manufacturing, as opposed to an ASIC whose function is fixed at tape-out. Within the broader hierarchy, FPGAs sit alongside microcontrollers, DSPs, and ASICs as programmable logic devices. The Cyclone IV E family targets cost-sensitive, high-volume applications where the power budget and unit cost rule out higher-end Stratix or competing Xilinx Spartan-6 parts, while still requiring the integration and DSP capability of a true FPGA fabric. Key features of the EP4CE75F29I8LN include up to 426 user I/O pins supporting LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards, embedded signal conditioning on the I/O ring, JTAG boundary-scan configuration via the standard 10-pin or USB-Blaster interface, and 8.7 Mbits of on-chip RAM. The 1.0 mm pitch 780-BGA package supports dense board layouts while keeping signal escape manageable. Configuration is supported by Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), JTAG, and Fast Passive Parallel (FPP) modes, with optional AES-128 bitstream encryption for IP protection. Architecturally, the Cyclone IV E device pairs 4-input LUT-based logic elements with per-LE registers, dedicated 18x18 multipliers, M9K memory blocks, and four PLLs providing up to eight clock outputs each. The device supports up to 4 Mbps LVDS performance on the I/O ring and is designed for low static and dynamic power consumption compared with prior Cyclone generations. Designers use the Quartus Prime design suite for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure. Typical applications for the EP4CE75F29I8LN include industrial motor control, video bridging and image processing, telecom line-card glue logic, low-cost ASIC prototyping, USB 3.0 / PCIe Gen1 / GbE interface bridging, and portable medical diagnostic equipment. The combination of DSP blocks, embedded RAM, and cost-optimized packaging makes it especially attractive in industrial automation and consumer video equipment. When designing with the EP4CE75F29I8LN, pay close attention to power-rail decoupling of the 1.2 V core and 2.5 V/3.3 V analog supplies, JTAG chain integrity for in-system programming, and thermal management of the 780-BGA under peak DSP loading. The lead-free PBGA package requires careful reflow profile control and uses a 29x29 mm PCB footprint with 1.0 mm ball pitch. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in speed-grade and package alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone datasheet, giving engineers a faster procurement and evaluation path.
EP4CE75U19I7N - Cyclone IV E FPGA 75K LE | Intel (Altera)
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CE75U19I7N is a Cyclone IV E family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) built on a low-power 60 nm process, integrating 75,408 logic elements, 2,810,880 bits of embedded memory (2810 Kb), and 292 user I/O pins in a 484-ball Plastic Ultra FineLine BGA (UBGA, U19) package. The Cyclone IV E variant is optimized for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications that require rich logic, DSP blocks, and external memory interfaces without the cost of a transceiver-equipped Cyclone IV GX. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable semiconductor device whose logic fabric is configured by the user after manufacture, allowing hardware-level parallelism and rapid design iteration. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, an FPGA sits alongside ASICs and CPLDs as a programmable logic device, and within the Intel/Altera portfolio, Cyclone IV E belongs to the low-cost, low-power FPGA family that is widely used in industrial, communications, and consumer designs. Key features of the EP4CE75U19I7N include 4 PLLs for clock management, 200 Kb of on-chip SRAM distributed across true-dual-port block memory, 200 18x18 hardware multipliers for DSP functions, and support for external memory interfaces including DDR/DDR2/QDRII SRAM. The device operates across the industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C junction) and targets 1.2 V core supply, making it suitable for thermally constrained embedded systems. The Cyclone IV E architecture uses 8-input adaptive logic modules (ALMs), a fine-grained routing network, and dedicated hardware for memory and arithmetic. With 75,408 logic elements, the EP4CE75U19I7N sits in the mid-density tier of the Cyclone IV E family, providing enough headroom for video bridging, motor control, and protocol bridging applications while staying below the largest and most expensive Cyclone IV E variants. Typical applications include industrial motor control, video surveillance and image processing, automotive driver assistance (aftermarket ADAS), portable medical instrumentation, and software-defined radio front-ends. The 484-ball U19 UBGA package supports high I/O count with controlled impedance for DDR2 memory interfaces. When designing with this part, plan the configuration scheme (AS, PS, or JTAG) and the decoupling network around the core supply pins; using the Quartus Prime design environment and licensed IP blocks minimizes development time. According to the Intel Cyclone IV Device Handbook, the EP4CE75 also supports the Cyclone IV E Configuration via Serial (EPCS) and parallel flash schemes. This page synthesizes distributor pricing from DigiKey and Mouser, drop-in pin-compatible alternatives from the Cyclone IV E family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, giving engineers a faster path to a working prototype.
EP4CGX110CF23C7 - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 109K LEs, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CGX110CF23C7 is a low-power Cyclone IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) integrating 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 270 user I/Os in a 484-ball FineLine BGA (F23) package. It includes eight integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers for high-speed serial I/O and a 1.2 V core supply on a 60 nm low-power process, balancing density, I/O bandwidth, and power efficiency for cost-sensitive applications. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit whose logic functionality is defined after manufacturing by user-supplied configuration data, enabling hardware re-programmability for digital logic, signal processing, and interface bridging tasks. In the broader taxonomy, the EP4CGX110CF23C7 sits in the Cyclone IV GX sub-family of Intel's low-cost, low-power programmable logic family, which is itself part of Intel's programmable logic device (PLD) portfolio alongside the higher-end Stratix and Agilex families. It uses SRAM-based configuration cells loaded at power-up from external flash, with built-in support for industry-standard PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, and high-speed serial protocols. Key differentiating features include 8 high-speed transceivers operating up to 3.125 Gbps with 8B/10B encoding, four general-purpose PLLs for clock synthesis, and 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers that deliver up to 1.5 GMACS DSP throughput. The device supports multiple I/O standards (LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL) on 270 user I/O pins, and the F23 484-FBGA package enables high-density board designs with full transceiver access. Configuration is supported via JTAG, Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), and Fast Passive Parallel (FPP) modes. Typical applications include industrial machine vision, broadcast video processing, low-cost wireless backhaul, motor control, automotive infotainment pre-processing, and PCIe endpoint cards. The combination of integrated transceivers, generous DSP blocks, and low static power makes the EP4CGX110CF23C7 particularly attractive for price-sensitive designs that still need multi-gigabit serial links. When designing with this device, plan power sequencing for the 1.2 V core rail and dedicated transceiver PLL supplies, and use the Quartus II/Prime tool chain for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. A thermal solution is required for sustained high-utilization workloads; refer to the Cyclone IV GX PowerPlay early power estimator before final layout.
EP4CGX110CF23C7N - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 109K LE | Altera
The Altera EP4CGX110CF23C7N is a Cyclone IV GX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 109,424 logic elements, 270 user I/O pins, and 5,621,760 RAM bits, supplied in a 484-ball FBGA (F23) package. A Cyclone IV GX FPGA is a high-density programmable logic device built on a 60 nm low-power process with a 1.2 V core supply, providing embedded transceivers, general-purpose I/O, and moderate on-chip memory for protocol bridging, video, and communications applications. The device family hierarchy is: Cyclone IV GX FPGA, then FPGA, then programmable logic device, then integrated circuit, then semiconductor. The "F23" ordering code denotes the 484-ball FineLine BGA package, while the "C7N" suffix indicates commercial temperature grade, speed grade 7, and RoHS-compliant lead-free finish. This part is widely inventoried by distributors because it balances logic capacity, memory, I/O count, and cost for mid-range system designs. Key features of the EP4CGX110CF23C7N include 109,424 logic elements organized in 6,839 LABs/CLBs, 5,621,760 RAM bits, 270 user I/O pins, and support for 1.2 V core supply. The 60 nm Cyclone IV architecture provides a low-cost, low-power platform with a broad set of I/O standards, clock management resources, and configuration options. The 484-FBGA package is designed for high-density PCB routing with a field-replaceable FPGA footprint. From a technical depth perspective, Cyclone IV GX devices integrate dedicated configuration, clock networks, and high-speed I/O circuitry in a hardened fabric. The EP4CGX110CF23C7N is intended for applications where moderate logic density and parallel processing are required without the power and cost of larger FPGA families. Because FPGAs are configurable, the same MPN can implement a 10G Ethernet MAC, an LCD timing controller, a motor-control engine, or a custom DSP datapath depending on the downloaded configuration bitstream. Typical applications for the EP4CGX110CF23C7N include video capture and display processing, industrial motor control, communications line cards, broadcast equipment, and custom instrumentation. The 270 user I/O pins give board designers the flexibility to interface to parallel ADCs, DACs, memory buses, backplanes, and LVDS channels. A key design consideration is proper decoupling of the 1.2 V core supply and careful management of configuration pins, FPGA configuration clock, and power-on sequence. Designers should also keep thermal paths open under the 484-ball BGA and use the manufacturer's power estimator during early board planning. This page synthesizes distributor inventory, ordering-code-derived alternatives, and practical FPGA design notes beyond the basic manufacturer datasheet, enabling faster sourcing and design decisions.
EP4CGX110CF23C8 - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 109K LEs, 484-BGA | Altera
The Altera (Intel) EP4CGX110CF23C8 is a Cyclone IV GX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) featuring 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 270 embedded 18x18 multipliers, fabricated on a low-power 60nm process and supplied from a 1.2V core rail, all integrated into a 484-ball FineLine BGA package. This device combines high-density programmable logic with up to 3.125 Gbps transceiver capability and dedicated PCI Express hard IP blocks, targeting cost-sensitive applications in industrial, communications, and broadcast video markets. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated hardware blocks (memory, multipliers, transceivers, PLLs) that the designer programs after manufacture. FPGAs sit at the top of the digital-logic hierarchy: configurable logic IC -> programmable logic device -> FPGA -> PLD family. The Cyclone IV GX family specifically targets low-cost, low-power designs that still need high-speed serial I/O, bridging the gap between traditional FPGAs and ASSPs. Key features include 4 PLLs for clock management, 8 dedicated 3.3V PCI Express hard IP blocks (one at Gen1 x1 capable), 2 phase-locked loops per transceiver block, and 3.125 Gbps transceiver capability on selected banks. The F23 package pinout is optimized for memory-rich designs, supporting DDR/DDR2 SDRAM interfaces via dedicated DQS/DQ phase-shift circuitry. Cyclone IV GX devices are also notable for their power-optimized architecture that typically consumes 30% less static power than the previous Cyclone III generation. Cyclone IV GX FPGAs implement logic through 4-input LUTs grouped into Logic Array Blocks (LABs), with embedded RAM blocks configurable as true dual-port, simple dual-port, or single-port memory. The transceiver hard IP supports protocols including PCI Express Gen1 (x1/x2/x4), Gigabit Ethernet, SDI, CPRI, OBSAI, V-by-One, Serial RapidIO, and custom serial interfaces, eliminating the need for external PHY chips in many designs. Typical applications include industrial video surveillance systems, machine vision cameras, low-cost PCIe endpoint cards, motor control and industrial automation, broadcast video processing, handheld test equipment, and software-defined radio front ends. The integrated transceivers make it especially attractive for designs where board space and BOM cost matter more than raw logic density. When designing with this device, ensure the Quartus II (13.0 or later) or Quartus Prime toolchain is used for compilation and pin assignment, since the device uses Altera's proprietary configuration bitstream format. Plan power sequencing for the 1.2V core, 2.5V/3.3V auxiliary, and 1.2V transceiver supplies separately; bypassing should follow the Cyclone IV GX Hardware Reference Manual recommendations. This page synthesizes distributor pricing for the EP4CGX110CF23C8, 484-BGA drop-in and pin-compatible same-family alternatives sourced from Altera (Intel) device tree, and practical design notes not aggregated on the manufacturer product page.
EP4CGX110CF23C8N - 109K LEs Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CGX110CF23C8N is a Cyclone IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) delivering 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 270 user I/O in a 484-ball fine-pitch BGA package. It is fabricated on a low-power 60 nm process and operates from a 1.2 V core supply, with the C8 speed grade and commercial (0 C to 85 C) temperature rating. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit built from a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded memory blocks, and programmable interconnect that the user defines after manufacture. Cyclone IV GX devices sit in the cost-optimized, low-power tier of the FPGA hierarchy: FPGA -> Cyclone family -> Cyclone IV generation -> Cyclone IV GX sub-series (transceiver-capable), targeting high-volume designs where power, price, and integration matter more than absolute performance. Key features include 6,839 logic array blocks, 4 transceivers capable of up to 3.125 Gbps per channel for PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, or serial RapidIO links, dedicated hardware multipliers and 18x18 DSP blocks, and a high-performance parallel I/O subsystem supporting LVDS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards. The C8 commercial speed grade balances timing margin and cost for volume production. The Cyclone IV GX architecture pairs the programmable fabric with hard IP blocks (PCIe Gen1, transceiver PMA, and PLL) to accelerate common high-speed interfaces, while Quartus Prime software handles synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure. Compared with Cyclone III, the IV GX family adds transceivers and reduces static power. Typical applications include industrial video broadcast, low-cost PCIe endpoint cards, motor control, machine vision, software-defined radio front-ends, and embedded display controllers. The 484-FBGA package enables dense routing for high I/O counts and transceiver fanout. When designing with this device, plan power-rail sequencing for core, PLL analog, and transceiver supplies separately, and follow the IBIS-AMI models for 3.125 Gbps link channel simulation. The C8 speed grade is the commercial-rate option; I-grade variants are required for industrial temperature ranges. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family Cyclone IV GX drop-in alternatives, and practical Quartus Prime design notes not found in the standalone datasheet.
EP4CGX110CF23I7 - Cyclone IV GX FPGA 109K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CGX110CF23I7 is a Cyclone IV GX family FPGA delivering 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 270 user I/O in a 484-pin FineLine BGA (F23) package. Built on a low-power 60 nm process, the device operates from a 1.2 V core supply and integrates up to eight 3.125 Gbps transceivers targeting cost-sensitive high-volume designs. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit whose logic, interconnect, and I/O behavior are defined by a user-supplied configuration bitstream rather than fixed at fabrication. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy below ASICs in NRE cost and above discrete logic in integration density, enabling parallel hardware implementation of DSP, packet processing, video pipelines, and custom glue logic on a single chip. Key features of the EP4CGX110CF23I7 include eight integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers supporting CPRI, PCIe Gen1, GBE, and SRIO protocols; up to 4.56 Mbits of block RAM (M9K blocks); 66 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP; 8 input PLLs supporting frequency synthesis and clock networking; and 270 user I/O with 1.2/2.5/3.3 V LVCMOS/LVDS support via per-bank reference voltages. The F23 484-pin BGA exposes four transceiver channels on each of two banks. Typical applications include industrial motor control and factory automation, automotive driver-assist pre-processing, wireless baseband DSP, video surveillance with on-chip image processing, and low-cost PCIe-over-cable aggregation. The integrated transceivers eliminate external PHY cost for sub-3 Gbps links, while the low-power process enables fanless industrial deployments. When designing with this device, plan power sequencing for VCCINT (1.2 V) before VCCAUX (2.5 V) and VCCIO, and follow Intel's PCB layout guide for BGA fan-out and decoupling. Quartus Prime provides free Web Edition support for this family. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
EP4CGX110CF23I7N - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 109K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CGX110CF23I7N is a Cyclone IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) delivering 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 embedded memory bits, and 6,839 configurable logic blocks (CLBs / LABs) in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package with 1.0 mm ball pitch and 23 x 23 mm body. It integrates up to 270 user I/Os and operates from a 1.2 V core supply with 60 nm process technology. A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device that combines configurable logic blocks, programmable interconnect, and embedded memory into a single silicon die. It belongs to the PLD (programmable logic device) family within the broader category of digital integrated circuits and semiconductors. The Cyclone IV GX family targets low-power, high-volume applications that require integrated transceivers and a flexible logic fabric, sitting between simple CPLDs and high-end FPGAs in the Intel (Altera) product hierarchy. Key features include 5,621,760 bits of embedded RAM, integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers (Cyclone IV GX family), up to 270 user I/Os, hard PCI Express Gen1 blocks, and hardware multipliers for DSP operations. The 'I7' speed grade balances timing margin and power consumption, while the 'N' suffix indicates lead-free / RoHS compliance. The device uses a 60 nm low-power CMOS process and a logic architecture optimized for high logic density at low static and dynamic power. Hard IP blocks for memory controllers, PCIe Gen1, and high-speed transceivers offload common functions from the programmable fabric, reducing logic consumption and improving deterministic performance. The 484-FBGA package supports extensive I/O count while maintaining a manageable PCB footprint for high-volume designs. Typical applications include industrial motor control and factory automation, video processing and broadcast equipment, automotive driver assistance and infotainment prototypes, telecommunications line cards, USB 3.0 host controllers using the integrated transceivers, and embedded vision systems. The combination of integrated transceivers, embedded multipliers, and 270 user I/Os makes it suitable for cost-sensitive systems requiring high serial bandwidth. When designing with this FPGA, plan power sequencing for the 1.2 V core rail, 2.5 V/3.3 V I/O auxiliaries, and PLL analog supplies. Thermal management is critical at high toggle rates: use thermal vias under the BGA and follow the Intel thermal design guide for FBGA-484 to keep junction temperature below 100 °C for industrial-grade lifetime. This page synthesizes distributor pricing from LCSC, Mouser, DigiKey, and Arrow, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet, providing a one-stop reference for procurement and engineering teams.
EP4CGX110DF23I7N - 110K LE Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel EP4CGX110DF23I7N is a high-density, low-power Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from the Cyclone IV GX family, fabricated on a 60 nm process and housed in a 484-ball plastic FBGA package measuring 23 x 23 mm with a 1.00 mm terminal pitch. The device integrates approximately 109,424 logic elements distributed across 6,839 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 270 user I/O pins, and embedded transceivers capable of up to 3.125 Gbps, targeting cost-sensitive applications that still require high-speed serial connectivity. What is an FPGA? A Field-Programmable Gate Array is a semiconductor device built around a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs/LABs), programmable interconnect, and hardened I/O peripherals. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs are reprogrammed in the field via HDL bitstreams, allowing rapid prototyping and post-deployment updates. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, FPGAs sit between microcontrollers (sequential execution) and ASICs (fixed function) — offering hardware parallelism for data-path intensive workloads. The Cyclone IV GX family specifically targets low static and dynamic power, making it suitable for volume production across industrial, communications, and consumer markets. Key features of the EP4CGX110DF23I7N include up to 3.125 Gbps embedded transceivers for protocols such as PCIe Gen1, Gigabit Ethernet, CPRI, and JESD204B; up to 4.4 Mbits of embedded memory; 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP operations; and a 1.2 V core supply (1.15 V to 1.25 V range). The device supports industrial temperature operation from -40C to +100C and is offered in the speed grade 7 (slower-than-8), which trades timing margin for cost savings in non-critical-speed applications. The architecture is built around a low-leakage 60 nm process, allowing Intel (formerly Altera) to position this part below the Cyclone III family in power while integrating multi-gigabit transceivers that previously required a higher-tier device. The transceiver block supports multiple physical interfaces through soft IP, and the FPGA fabric provides abundant logic for protocol adaptation, FIFO buffering, and state-machine control. Typical applications for the EP4CGX110DF23I7N include industrial video bridging and image processing, low-cost PCIe endpoint cards, motor control and industrial Ethernet gateways, software-defined radio front-end pre-processing, and FPGA-based prototyping for ASIC verification. The combination of high logic density, integrated transceivers, and industrial-grade temperature range makes it well suited for designs that previously required a discrete PHY or a larger FPGA. When designing with this device, careful attention must be paid to transceiver reference clock jitter, PCB routing for 3.125 Gbps SERDES lanes, and power-rail sequencing between the 1.2 V core and 2.5/3.3 V I/O banks. Quartus II software (with Cyclone IV device support) is required for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet.
EP4CGX110DF27C6N - 109K LE Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 672-FBGA | Intel
The Intel EP4CGX110DF27C6N is a 109,424 logic-element Cyclone IV GX Field-Programmable Gate Array built on a 60 nm low-power process and supplied in a 672-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA) package with 1.2 V core operation. It belongs to Intel's Cyclone IV GX family, which combines a low-cost, low-power FPGA fabric with up to eight integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers, making it a strong fit for cost-sensitive serial-protocol designs. What is a Cyclone IV GX FPGA? An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded memory, DSP blocks, and programmable I/O that can be re-programmed to implement arbitrary digital logic. The Cyclone IV GX variant extends the base Cyclone IV E family by adding high-speed serial transceivers, placing it in the low-power, low-cost FPGA tier alongside Spartan-6 from Xilinx and LatticeECP3. Key features of the EP4CGX110DF27C6N include 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory (549 M9K blocks), 280 embedded 18x18 multipliers, 393 maximum user I/Os, eight integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers, and support for PCI Express Gen1 hard IP. Per the Cyclone IV Device Family datasheet, the device operates across the commercial 0C to +85C temperature range (speed grade 6) and supports configuration via JTAG, Active Serial, or Passive Serial modes. Architecturally, the EP4CGX110DF27C6N uses a 60 nm SRAM-based lookup-table fabric with 8-input fracturable LUTs, providing higher logic utilization per LE than older Cyclone generations. The integrated transceivers support protocols including PCIe Gen1, GigE, Serial RapidIO, and SDI, which removes the need for external PHY chips in many designs and reduces both board area and BOM cost. Typical applications include industrial video broadcast equipment, low-cost PCIe endpoint cards, motor-control and industrial Ethernet gateways, handheld test instrumentation, and cost-sensitive wireless backhaul baseband preprocessing. The combination of transceivers and a large logic budget also makes the part attractive for prototyping ASIC functionality before committing to mask production. When designing with the EP4CGX110DF27C6N, note that the 1.2 V core and multiple auxiliary rails (typically 2.5 V, 3.0 V, and 3.3 V) require a power-sequencer such as the Intel EN5339 or a discrete RC delay chain. The FBGA-672 package demands a 1.0 mm ball pitch PCB with microvia technology; designers without HDI capability should consider migrating to the EP4CGX110CF23I7N (smaller 484-ball FBGA) where I/O count permits. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-brand and cross-brand alternatives from the Site MPN list and verified cross-reference data, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
EP4CGX110DF27C7 - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 110K LE, 672-BGA | Intel
The Intel (Altera) EP4CGX110DF27C7 is a Cyclone IV GX family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 393 maximum user I/O pins, housed in a 672-ball FineLine BGA package (F27, 27 mm). The device integrates up to eight high-speed transceivers, hardware multipliers, and on-chip termination, targeting low-cost, low-power serial-interface designs in industrial, communications, and video/broadcast markets. FPGAs are user-programmable semiconductor devices built from a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated hard-IP blocks such as transceivers, block RAM, and DSP slices. Within the broader IC hierarchy, an FPGA sits between general-purpose processors and fixed-function ASICs, offering higher performance than software on a CPU and lower NRE cost than a full custom ASIC for medium-volume production. The Cyclone IV GX family specifically targets cost-sensitive applications needing 3.125 Gbps transceivers without the power or price of high-end Stratix-class parts. Key specifications include a 1.2 V core supply with hot-socketing support, 56 embedded 18 x 18 multipliers, 4 PLLs, and 8 transceiver channels capable of protocols such as PCIe Gen1, Gigabit Ethernet, CPRI, and Serial RapidIO. The C7 speed grade balances Fmax against static power and is rated for commercial 0 C to +85 C ambient operation. The device supports configuration via active serial, passive serial, fast passive parallel, and JTAG modes. Architecturally, the EP4CGX110 uses a 60 nm low-power process and shares the same Quartus II/Quartus Prime design flow as other Cyclone IV variants, simplifying IP reuse across Cyclone IV E and Cyclone IV GX designs. Engineers can leverage existing reference designs for PCIe endpoints, DDR2/DDR3 controllers, and 10/100/1000 Ethernet MACs. Typical applications include industrial video broadcast equipment, low-cost PCIe add-in cards, motor control and industrial automation backplanes, wireless remote-radio-head (RRH) baseband pre-processing, and handheld test instrumentation. The integrated transceivers eliminate external PHY ICs in many designs. Design tip: the 672-ball BGA requires careful PCB stack-up planning, with matched-length differential pairs for the eight transceiver lanes and a continuous GND reference plane beneath the BGA footprint for signal integrity and thermal dissipation. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical Quartus-driven design notes not bundled into the manufacturer datasheet.
EP4CGX110DF27C7N - 109K LE Cyclone IV GX FPGA 672-BGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CGX110DF27C7N is a Cyclone IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 393 maximum user I/Os, housed in a 672-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA) package. It integrates up to eight 3.125 Gbps transceivers, hardware multipliers, and a rich set of on-chip memory blocks, making it a high-density, low-power FPGA for cost-sensitive applications. A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a class of programmable logic device that engineers configure after manufacturing to implement arbitrary digital circuits, DSP blocks, memory controllers, and high-speed serial interfaces. Within the broader taxonomy, FPGAs belong to programmable logic, which is a subset of digital semiconductors alongside ASICs, microcontrollers, and DSP processors. Cyclone IV GX specifically sits inside Intel's low-cost, transceiver-equipped FPGA family and shares the same 60 nm process technology as Cyclone IV E, with the addition of integrated PHY transceivers. Key specifications of the EP4CGX110DF27C7N include 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 RAM bits (approximately 686 Kbytes of block RAM), 393 user I/O pins, eight 3.125 Gbps transceivers, 4 PLLs, and 60 nm process technology. The supply voltage core is 1.2 V, with multi-voltage I/O support (LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, HSTL, SSTL) on every user pin. The 672-ball FBGA package operates across the commercial 0C to +85C junction temperature range. The Cyclone IV GX architecture combines logic array blocks (LABs), M9K embedded memory blocks, and embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP operations. Hard IP blocks include transceivers, PCIe controllers, and memory controllers, which significantly reduce the logic resources consumed by common functions and improve deterministic performance. Configuration is typically stored in serial flash and loaded by the FPGA at power-up. Typical applications for the EP4CGX110DF27C7N include industrial control and machine vision (Camera Link, GigE Vision), video processing and broadcast equipment, low-cost PCIe cards and embedded compute, wireless baseband and small-cell base stations, and test & measurement instrumentation. The integrated transceivers enable 3G-SDI, PCIe Gen1, and Gigabit Ethernet links without external PHYs. Designers should note that the 672-BGA FineLine package requires careful PCB layout with microvia stack-ups and matched-length routing for the transceiver channels. Power sequencing between 1.2V core, 2.5V/3.3V aux, and I/O banks must follow the Cyclone IV GX handbook to avoid latch-up. Quartus II software is the primary toolchain. This page synthesizes distributor stock and pricing, parametric alternatives in the same package, and PCB-level design notes that go beyond what is reproduced in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
EP4CGX110DF27C8 - Cyclone IV GX FPGA 110K LE 672-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CGX110DF27C8 is a Cyclone IV GX family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) integrating 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 393 user I/Os in a 672-ball FineLine BGA package. Built on a low-power 60 nm process, the device combines high logic density with integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers, making it well-suited for cost-sensitive applications that previously required higher-cost FPGAs. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device that allows designers to configure digital logic, memory blocks, and routing using a hardware description language. Within the broader hierarchy, FPGAs sit alongside ASICs and CPLDs in the programmable logic category. The Cyclone IV GX family is a low-power, transceiver-enabled variant of the Cyclone IV series, optimized for power-sensitive, high-bandwidth protocols such as PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, and serial RapidIO. Key features of the EP4CGX110DF27C8 include 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 embedded RAM bits, 562 multipliers (18x18), 393 maximum user I/Os, and up to 8 integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers. The device supports a core voltage of 1.2 V, eight independent clock networks with phase-locked loops, and a maximum operating frequency in the hundreds of MHz range. The 672-FBGA package exposes the device's full I/O and transceiver resources for high-pin-count designs. Architecturally, the Cyclone IV GX combines a low-leakage 60 nm CMOS process with embedded 3.125 Gbps transceivers, hard PCIe Gen1 IP blocks, and dedicated DDR/DDR2 memory controllers. The transceiver hard IP offloads serialization-deserialization from soft logic, freeing fabric for application code and dramatically reducing dynamic power compared to implementing SERDES in general-purpose logic. Typical applications include industrial video surveillance, motor control, software-defined radio baseband, low-cost PCIe endpoint cards, and embedded industrial control systems. The combination of integrated transceivers, abundant logic, and low quiescent power is particularly attractive for portable instrumentation and battery-powered industrial equipment. When designing with the EP4CGX110DF27C8, ensure that PCB layout supports the 1.0 mm or finer BGA pitch (verify from datasheet) and that all transceiver channels have matched 100-ohm differential impedance routing. The Quartus Prime design tool supports the entire Cyclone IV GX family with reference designs and IP cores for PCIe, Ethernet, and memory interfaces. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family and cross-brand FPGA alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet.
EP4CGX110DF27C8N - Cyclone IV GX FPGA 110K LE FBGA-672 | Intel
The Intel EP4CGX110DF27C8N is a Cyclone IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) fabricated on a 60 nm low-power process, integrating 109,424 logic elements, 393 maximum user I/O pins, and 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory in a 672-ball FineLine BGA package. The device includes up to eight high-speed transceiver channels rated at 3.125 Gbps for serial connectivity, alongside 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers supporting DSP-intensive workloads, and is offered in the commercial C8 speed grade with 1.2 V core supply operation. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit built from a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated hard-IP blocks such as transceivers, multipliers, and memory controllers. FPGAs sit in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLD) -> digital logic IC -> semiconductor. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs can be reconfigured in the field via SRAM-based configuration memory, enabling rapid prototyping, hardware-in-the-loop verification, and post-deployment design updates. The Cyclone IV GX family targets cost-sensitive applications that still require high-speed serial I/O. Key features of the EP4CGX110DF27C8N include 3.125 Gbps transceiver capability per channel, 56 18x18 hardware multipliers for DSP functions, 5,621,760 bits of embedded SRAM distributed across M9K blocks, four general-purpose PLLs plus two transceiver PLLs for clock management, and 8 input clock networks. The C8 commercial speed grade provides a balance of performance and power for non-automotive applications, while the device supports configuration via passive serial, fast passive parallel, active serial, and JTAG modes. Architecturally, the EP4CGX110DF27C8N leverages the proven Cyclone IV fabric with dedicated transceiver Physical Coding Sublayer (PCS) and Physical Medium Attachment (PMA) blocks. The transceiver channels support PCI Express Gen1, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial RapidIO, and CPRI standards, allowing designers to implement multi-gigabit serial interfaces without external PHY chips. The 672-pin FineLine BGA package exposes the full logic and I/O capacity of the silicon die. Typical applications include industrial video and image processing pipelines, low-cost wireline telecommunications line cards, motor control and industrial automation, military and avionics prototypes, and PCIe Gen1 endpoint cards for industrial computing. Designers often pair the device with external DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM and flash memory for configuration storage. When designing with the EP4CGX110DF27C8N, attention to PCB layout is critical - the FBGA-672 package requires controlled-impedance routing for the transceiver channels and a continuous GND reference plane beneath the BGA field. Quartus II software is required for design entry, synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, parametric alternatives, and practical board-level design guidance not found in a single location on the Intel Cyclone IV GX datasheet.
EP4CGX110DF27I7 - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 110K LEs, 672-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CGX110DF27I7 is a Cyclone IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) built on a low-power 60 nm process, integrating 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 393 user I/Os in a 672-ball fine-pitch BGA (FBGA) package. The device operates from a 1.2 V core supply and supports the Cyclone IV GX transceiver feature set, making it a cost-optimized platform for high-volume designs that previously required an ASIC. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device whose logic function is defined by the user via an HDL description and a configuration bitstream. Architecturally, an FPGA sits between a custom ASIC and a general-purpose processor: it provides ASIC-like parallelism and deterministic timing while retaining the field-reprogrammability that allows late-stage design changes and in-system updates. Within the broader taxonomy, the Cyclone IV GX belongs to the low-cost FPGA family positioned below the mid-range Arria and high-end Stratix devices, targeting applications where price, power, and I/O bandwidth matter more than absolute logic density. Key Cyclone IV GX features include integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers, dedicated hard IP blocks for PCI Express Gen1, embedded multipliers (18x18), and configurable M9K memory blocks. The device family supports common I/O standards (LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL) and offers a flexible clock management network with up to 8 PLLs per device. Hard memory controllers and an embedded soft-core (Nios II) processor ecosystem round out the offering for system-on-chip integration. Typical applications include industrial video bridging, low-cost software-defined radio front-ends, factory automation controllers, machine-vision interfaces, and PCIe endpoint cards. The combination of transceivers and high logic count also makes it attractive for legacy telecom line-card designs, motor-control DSP blocks, and protocol-bridging adapters where multiple bus standards must coexist. When designing with this FPGA, ensure the Quartus II / Quartus Prime design toolchain version supports the device (Cyclone IV support ends at Quartus Prime 21.1 and later is no longer updated by Intel). Use the Altera EthernetBlaster or USB-Blaster for JTAG configuration. Verify thermal design for 1.2 V core current at full toggle rate and provide a robust decoupling network on all VCC/VCCIO rails. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone IV GX alternatives, application recommendations, and practical design notes not collected in a single place on the manufacturer datasheet portal.
EP4CGX110DF27I7N - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 110K LEs, 672-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CGX110DF27I7N is a Cyclone IV GX field-programmable gate array with 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 393 user I/Os, housed in a 672-ball fine-pitch BGA package with 1.2 V core supply and integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) interconnected by a programmable routing fabric. FPGAs sit in the digital logic hierarchy above fixed-function ASICs and below microcontrollers for parallel, high-throughput workloads. The Cyclone IV GX family specifically targets cost-sensitive, transceiver-equipped applications, combining low static power (~0.5 W typical) with multi-gigabit serial I/O. Key differentiating features of the EP4CGX110DF27I7N include eight integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers, four PCI Express hard IP blocks (PIPE-ready), and 5.4 Mbits of embedded RAM. The 672-FBGA package supports 393 general-purpose I/Os with LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, and SSTL-18 signaling, enabling direct interface to DDR2 SDRAM and external parallel buses without glue logic. Architecturally, the device uses a 60 nm process node with a sea-of-LABs fabric, embedded 9-Kbit M9K memory blocks, and dedicated 18x18 multipliers for DSP operations. Hard IP blocks for PCIe Gen1 (x1/x2/x4), memory controllers, and PLL-based clock management reduce soft logic overhead and improve timing closure for serial-protocol designs. Typical applications include industrial video bridging, motor-control coprocessors, low-end wireless baseband, PCI Express endpoint cards, and protocol-conversion glue logic. The integrated transceivers make the EP4CGX110DF27I7N especially attractive for designs that previously required a separate PHY plus an FPGA. Wide industrial-grade operating temperature range and rugged FBGA packaging also suit factory-floor deployments. When designing with this device, engineers must respect the PCB layout rules for 1.0 mm-pitch FBGA, including microvia stack-ups and matched-length differential pairs for the transceiver lanes. The Quartus Prime design suite (free Web Edition) supports the entire Cyclone IV GX family. This page synthesizes distributor inventory, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
EP4CGX110DF27I8N - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 109K LE, 672-FBGA | Intel
The Intel EP4CGX110DF27I8N is a high-density, low-power FPGA from the Cyclone IV GX family, featuring 109,424 logic elements in a 672-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) package. It is built on a 60 nm low-k process technology and operates with a 1.2 V core supply, integrating up to 3.125 Gbps transceivers for high-speed serial I/O. The device supports commercial-grade I/O standards including LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL, with up to 8 user I/O banks and 433 maximum user I/O pins. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells, allowing designers to implement custom digital logic functions after manufacturing. FPGAs belong to the broader programmable logic device (PLD) category, alongside CPLDs, and sit within the digital IC hierarchy as user-configurable silicon. The Cyclone IV GX family specifically targets low-cost, low-power applications that also require integrated high-speed serial transceivers, bridging the gap between traditional logic and high-bandwidth communication interfaces. Key features of the EP4CGX110DF27I8N include 4,608 Kbits of embedded memory (RAM), 4 PLLs for clock management, 280 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP operations, and hard IP for PCI Express (x1/x2) Gen1. The device also includes 8 transceiver channels operating from 600 Mbps up to 3.125 Gbps, supporting protocols such as Gigabit Ethernet, CPRI, and basic serial RapidIO. This combination of resources makes it well suited for applications requiring both signal processing and high-speed serial connectivity on a single chip. Typical applications include industrial control and factory automation, video surveillance and image processing, wireless baseband processing, automotive driver assistance systems, and portable medical devices. The Cyclone IV GX architecture delivers up to 150 mW per 100K LE at typical operating conditions, enabling fanless operation in thermally constrained enclosures. The integrated transceiver hard IP further reduces BOM cost and board area compared to discrete PHY solutions. When designing with this FPGA, ensure proper decoupling with 100 nF and 10 µF capacitors placed close to each power pin, and follow Intel's PCB layout guidelines for the 672-pin FBGA to maintain signal integrity on high-speed transceivers. Configuration can be loaded via JTAG, AS, or PS modes, and the Quartus II software (Cyclone IV edition) is required for synthesis and place-and-route.
EP4CGX110DF31C6N - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 109K LE, 896-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CGX110DF31C6N is a Cyclone IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) integrating 109,424 logic elements, 5,621,760 bits of embedded memory, and 475 user I/O pins in a 896-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA) package. Built on a low-power 60 nm process, the device operates from a 1.2 V core supply and supports up to eight integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers, making it suited for cost-sensitive serial-interface applications. The "C6" speed grade indicates a commercial temperature range of 0C to +85C with a -6 speed bin. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit whose logic fabric, routing, and I/O behaviour are defined by a user-supplied configuration bitstream rather than by the silicon vendor. FPGAs sit within the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) - alongside CPLDs - and are used to implement arbitrary digital logic, memory blocks, arithmetic units, and protocol controllers without custom ASIC NRE. The Cyclone IV GX family specifically targets low-cost, transceiver-equipped designs in the FPGA -> programmable logic -> digital semiconductor hierarchy. Key differentiating features include 156 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP workloads, 4 PLLs for clock synthesis, and a hard PCIe Gen1 controller. The 896-ball FBGA package supports high-density board designs where signal integrity, controlled-impedance routing, and power-integrity decoupling are critical. Cyclone IV GX is the lowest-cost Altera/Intel family with multi-gigabit transceivers, often displacing discrete PHY plus CPLD combinations. In terms of architecture, the EP4CGX110 uses Logic Array Blocks (LABs) containing 16 logic elements each, M9K memory blocks, and distributed MLAB memory. Configuration is loaded via JTAG, Active Serial (AS), or Passive Parallel (PPS) modes from external flash. The device is supported by Intel Quartus Prime design software across the full Cyclone IV GX tool flow. Typical applications include industrial machine vision, broadcast video processing, low-cost wireline protocol bridging, and PCI Express endpoint cards. The transceiver channels suit SFP/QSFP cages, CPRI links for small-cell base stations, and LVDS/Sub-LVDS display bridging. With 475 user IOs the part also drives wide parallel buses for legacy interface replacement. When designing with this device, allocate at least one full PCB layer pair for power delivery and use 0402/0201 decoupling placed as close as possible to every BGA ball. Series-termination resistors on LVDS/Sub-LVDS pairs are recommended within 5 mm of the FPGA pin. This page synthesizes verified distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone IV GX alternatives, and practical board-design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.