EP4CGX75DF27C8N - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 73.9K LE, 672-FBGA | Intel
Référence : EP4CGX75DF27C8N ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $195.18 | $195,18 |
| 10 | $175.66 | $1 756,60 |
| 100 | $156.15 | $15 615,00 |
| 500 | $136.63 | $68 315,00 |
| 1 000 | $117.11 | $117 110,00 |
EP4CGX75DF27C8N Présentation
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that uses a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected via programmable interconnect. FPGAs sit above microcontrollers and ASICs in the design flexibility hierarchy: microcontrollers run software; ASICs are fixed at fabrication; FPGAs can be reconfigured in-circuit to implement arbitrary digital logic, DSP pipelines, and high-speed serial protocols. The Cyclone IV GX family specifically targets cost-sensitive, transceiver-equipped applications in industrial, communications, and embedded computing.
Key features of the EP4CGX75DF27C8N include 73,920 logic elements arranged in 4,605 logic array blocks (LABs), 4,257,792 bits of embedded SRAM (approximately 532 Kbits of M9K block memory plus larger M144K blocks), 274 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP operations, and integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers. The device also supports Nios II embedded processor soft-core implementation, up to 4 PLLs for clock management, and a hard PCIe Gen1 x1/x2/x4 IP core.
Architecturally, the Cyclone IV GX uses a CMOS SRAM-based look-up-table (LUT) fabric with per-LAB control logic, distributed and block RAM, and dedicated multiplier/adder chains. Transceivers support multiple protocols through programmable PCS (physical coding sublayer) blocks, and the I/O subsystem provides LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards with programmable drive strength and slew rate.
Typical applications include industrial video processing, machine vision and surveillance systems, motor control, USB 3.0/2.0 protocol bridging, automotive driver assistance (lower-tier ADAS), and low-cost PCIe endpoint cards. The integrated transceivers particularly suit designs requiring multi-gigabit serial I/O without the cost of a higher-end FPGA.
When designing with this device, ensure proper power sequencing across the 1.2V core, 2.5V/3.3V analog PLL, and transceiver supply rails. Use the Altera/Intel Quartus II or Quartus Prime design toolchain for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. The 672-FBGA package requires careful PCB layout with via-in-pad and microvia technology for reliable assembly.
This page synthesizes verified distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives from the Cyclone IV GX and E families, and practical design notes that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet summary.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP4CGX75DF27C8N — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EP4CGX75DF27C8N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Number of Transceivers, Configuration Modes.
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| Device Family | Cyclone IV GX |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 73,920 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LAB) | 4,605 |
| Embedded Memory | 4,257,792 bits (approx. 532 Kbits RAM) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 274 |
| User I/O Pins | 310 |
| High-Speed Transceivers | Up to 8 channels, 3.125 Gbps |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Process Technology | 60 nm low-power CMOS |
| Boîtier | 672-ball FBGA (F27) |
| Operating Temperature (Commercial) | 0C to +85C |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Method | SRAM-based, requires external config device |
| PCIe Hard IP | PCIe Gen1 x1/x2/x4 endpoint |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Configuration des broches de EP4CGX75DF27C8N
| Broche B7 | GXB_TX0p — Transceiver channel 0 TX positive |
| Broche B8 | GXB_TX0n — Transceiver channel 0 TX negative |
| Broche C7 | GXB_RX0p — Transceiver channel 0 RX positive |
| Broche C8 | GXB_RX0n — Transceiver channel 0 RX negative |
| Broche AB1 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply |
| Broche AB2 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply |
| Broche AC19 | VCCINT — Core 1.2V supply |
| Broche GND | GND — Multiple ground balls on package bottom and perimeter |
| Broche MSEL0 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select bit 0 |
| Broche MSEL1 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select bit 1 |
| Broche nCONFIG | nCONFIG — Configuration active-low reset |
| Broche nSTATUS | nSTATUS — Configuration status output |
| Broche CONFIG_DONE | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete indicator |
| Broche TCK | TCK — JTAG clock |
| Broche TDI | TDI — JTAG data input |
| Broche TDO | TDO — JTAG data output |
| Broche TMS | TMS — JTAG mode select |
| Broche DCLK | DCLK — Configuration clock input from EPCS/EPCQ device |
| Broche DATA0 | DATA0 — Configuration data bit 0 |
| Broche VCCA_PLL | VCCA_PLL — Analog PLL supply (2.5V) |
Applications typiques
EP4CGX75DF27C8N convient pour 6 applications: Industrial Video Processing, PCIe Endpoint Cards, Motor Control and Industrial Automation, USB 3.0/2.0 Protocol Bridging, Automotive Driver Assistance (Lower Tier ADAS), Wireless Baseband and Digital IF.
Industrial Video Processing
The EP4CGX75DF27C8N fits industrial video processing because 73,920 logic elements implement multi-channel video pipelines (MIPI CSI-2 receive, scaling, color-space conversion, deinterlacing), while 274 dedicated 18x18 multipliers perform real-time DSP for image preprocessing and noise reduction. The 4,257,792 bits of embedded memory comfortably buffer multiple full-HD video line buffers. The 8 transceivers at 3.125 Gbps handle uncompressed HD-SDI input or CoaXPress without external PHY chips. With 310 user I/O in the 672-FBGA package, the device can interface multiple parallel CMOS camera ports simultaneously.
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PCIe Endpoint Cards
The EP4CGX75DF27C8N suits PCIe endpoint cards because it integrates a hard PCIe Gen1 x1/x2/x4 IP core plus eight 3.125 Gbps transceivers that meet the PCIe Gen1 physical-layer requirement. The 73.9K logic elements and 4.25 Mbit embedded memory can implement DMA engines, MSI-X interrupt controllers, and protocol-bridging logic without external ASSP chips. The 672-FBGA F27 package is the standard footprint for x4 PCIe endpoint adapter cards in industrial computing, and the 310 user I/O are sufficient for downstream GPIO and memory expansion.
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Motor Control and Industrial Automation
The EP4CGX75DF27C8N is ideal for motor control and industrial automation because the 274 18x18 multipliers and 73.9K logic elements implement multi-axis field-oriented control (FOC) loops, SVPWM generators, and encoder interfaces with timing margins under 100 ns. The 4 PLLs generate high-frequency clocks for resolver excitation and PWM switching, while 20 global clock networks synchronize multi-axis control loops at low jitter. The 310 user I/O connect to multiple incremental encoders, Hall sensors, and gate-driver enable signals per axis.
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USB 3.0/2.0 Protocol Bridging
The EP4CGX75DF27C8N bridges USB 2.0/3.0 to legacy or proprietary interfaces using the 8 high-speed transceivers at 3.125 Gbps that pair with an external USB 3.0 PHY (ULPI/UTMI), plus the 73.9K logic elements that implement USB device controllers, descriptor engines, and bulk-transfer DMA. The 4.25 Mbit embedded memory holds multiple USB packets in flight, and the 310 user I/O drive downstream bus bridges (UART, SPI, I2C, parallel). The 672-FBGA F27 footprint is shared with industrial USB-to-Ethernet adapters and protocol-converter cards.
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Automotive Driver Assistance (Lower Tier ADAS)
The EP4CGX75DF27C8N serves lower-tier automotive ADAS designs because the 274 18x18 multipliers execute lane-detection and object-tracking DSP pipelines in real time, while the 73.9K logic elements implement sensor-fusion logic across multiple camera inputs. The 8 high-speed transceivers connect to automotive Ethernet PHYs (100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1) for in-vehicle networking. Note that the C8 speed grade is commercial 0C-85C - for automotive-grade -40C-100C operation select an I-grade variant such as EP4CGX75DF27I7N or EP4CGX110DF27I7N.
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Wireless Baseband and Digital IF
The EP4CGX75DF27C8N fits wireless baseband and digital-IF applications because the 274 18x18 multipliers execute channelization, pulse-shaping, and digital up/down-conversion at rates up to ~250 MHz. The 8 transceivers at 3.125 Gbps interface directly to ADCs/DACs over JESD204B or CPRI-style links, eliminating external PHY chips. The 4.25 Mbit embedded memory buffers baseband I/Q samples between stages, and the 4 PLLs generate the multi-rate clocks needed for sample-rate conversion. The 672-FBGA F27 footprint is common in SDR (software-defined radio) and small-cell base station boards.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP4CGX75DF27C7N | EP4CGX75DF27C6N | EP4CGX75DF27C8 | EP4CGX75DF27C7 | EP4CGX75DF27C6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 672-FBGA (F27) | 672-FBGA (F27) - same | 672-FBGA (F27) - same | 672-FBGA (F27) - same | 672-FBGA (F27) - same | 672-FBGA (F27) - same |
| Logic Elements | 73,920 | 73,920 | 73,920 | 73,920 | 73,920 | 73,920 |
| Embedded Memory | 4,257,792 bits | 4,257,792 bits | 4,257,792 bits | 4,257,792 bits | 4,257,792 bits | 4,257,792 bits |
| User I/O | 310 | 310 | 310 | 310 | 310 | 310 |
| Transceivers | 8 x 3.125 Gbps | 8 x 3.125 Gbps | 8 x 3.125 Gbps | 8 x 3.125 Gbps | 8 x 3.125 Gbps | 8 x 3.125 Gbps |
| Speed Grade | C8 | C7 (~10% slower) | C6 (~20% slower) | C8 | C7 (~10% slower) | C6 (~20% slower) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial 0C to +85C | Commercial 0C to +85C | Commercial 0C to +85C | Commercial 0C to +85C | Commercial 0C to +85C | Commercial 0C to +85C |
| RoHS / Pb-free | Yes (Pb-free 'N' suffix) | Yes (Pb-free 'N' suffix) | Yes (Pb-free 'N' suffix) | No (no 'N' suffix) | No (no 'N' suffix) | No (no 'N' suffix) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Highest speed grade available for EP4CGX75 in F27 package (vs EP4CGX75DF27C7N)
- Lead-free RoHS compliant assembly (vs EP4CGX75DF27C8)
- Drop-in compatibility with the entire F27-packaged Cyclone IV GX family (vs EP4CGX75CF23C8N (F23 / 484-FBGA variant))
Notes de conception
The EP4CGX75DF27C8N requires four separate power rails - VCCINT (1.2V core), VCCIO (1.2V/1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V per bank), VCCA_PLL (2.5V analog PLL), and VCC_GXB (1.2V or higher for transceivers depending on data rate). Estimated: with 310 user I/O at 8mA each and full transceiver utilization, total power budget is approximately 5-7W typical. Use a multi-rail power sequencer such as the TI TPS650250 or LT3580 to enforce 1.2V core power-up before VCCIO and VCCA_PLL to avoid latch-up. Add 10uF bulk + 0.1uF + 0.01uF ceramic decoupling within 5mm of every VCC/GND pair.
The 672-FBGA package requires a 1.0mm ball pitch and MicroVia (laser-drilled stacked-via) PCB technology to escape the inner balls. Use 4 to 8 routing layers with buried capacitance between VCCINT and GND planes. Place a continuous GND pour on layer 2 directly under the BGA for return-current integrity; partition the GND pour with a small isolation moat only if mixing analog/digital GND regions. Estimated: cost roughly 1.4x a standard 6-layer board, but essential for clean transceiver signal integrity above 2.5 Gbps.
Estimated: A common mistake is selecting a -1 industrial variant (EP4CGX75DF27I8N) for products shipping to commercial customers, which doubles unit cost and triggers longer lead times. Also, do NOT mix EPCS4 (4 Mbit) configuration devices with designs larger than ~25,000 LE without enabling compression - uncompressed Cyclone IV GX images can exceed 4 Mbit. Confirm configuration image size with the Quartus 'Convert Programming Files' tool BEFORE board layout. Finally, do not forget pull-up resistors on nCONFIG (10k) and pull-down on MSEL0/MSEL1/MSEL2 (1k) per the Cyclone IV GX handbook.
Estimated: With all 8 transceivers active at 3.125 Gbps and full 73.9K LE utilization, the device can dissipate 6-8W, requiring attention to thermal management. The 672-FBGA has no integrated heatsink; use thermal vias in the BGA pad pattern connecting to inner GND copper planes. Forced airflow of 200 LFM is recommended for full-load transceivers; without airflow, expect a 10-15C junction temperature rise per the device theta_JA. Monitor the on-die temperature sensor via JTAG (ALTERA_TDI/TDO with the Altera tdi tap) during bring-up.
Informations de conformité
RoHS and REACH compliance inferred from 'N' suffix per Cyclone IV GX family datasheet. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (commercial temperature grade only); for automotive, migrate to I-grade variants. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in datasheet excerpts provided - set to 'unknown'.