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EP4CE15E22C8N - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 15K LE, 144-EQFP | Intel / Altera

MPN: EP4CE15E22C8N ✓ Aktif
1.2 V Vdss 144-pin EQFP (Enhanced QFP) with Exposed Pad Package 8 Speed 516,096 Memory
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EP4CE15E22C8N Ringkasan

The Intel / Altera EP4CE15E22C8N is a Cyclone IV E family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 15,408 logic elements, 516,096 bits of embedded memory, and 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers, housed in a 144-pin Enhanced QFP (EQFP-144) package with exposed thermal pad. It is offered in the commercial speed grade 8 with a 1.2V core supply.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected via programmable interconnect. FPGAs belong to the broader category of programmable logic devices (PLDs) and sit within the hierarchy of digital integrated circuits. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs can be reconfigured in-system to implement custom digital logic, DSP pipelines, memory controllers, and interface protocols, making them ideal for prototyping and low-to-medium volume designs.

Key features of the EP4CE15E22C8N include 15,408 logic elements (LEs), 516,096 bits (63 Kbytes) of embedded SRAM, 56 embedded 18x18 hardware multipliers, 4 general-purpose PLLs, and 20 global clock networks. The device supports LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and other I/O standards through 81 user I/O pins. Static power consumption is optimized through Cyclone IV E's low-power process technology targeting under 1.5W typical static power.

Architecturally, the EP4CE15E22C8N uses a 60nm low-power CMOS process and the LUT-based logic fabric shared across the Cyclone IV E family. Memory blocks (M9K) deliver true dual-port operation at up to 300 MHz, and the 18x18 multipliers support DSP operations such as FIR filters and FFTs without consuming general logic.

Typical applications include industrial control and motor drives, video processing and display controllers, automotive infotainment prototypes, communications protocol bridges, and general-purpose glue logic replacement. Designers also use the EP4CE15E22C8N for PCIe endpoint soft IP (Gen1 capable) when paired with external transceivers.

When designing with this device, plan power sequencing (1.2V core before 2.5V/3.3V I/O), use the Quartus Prime design suite for synthesis and place-and-route, and ensure the exposed thermal pad on the EQFP-144 is soldered to a thermal ground plane for adequate heat dissipation. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone IV alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.

Alternatif penggantian untuk EP4CE15E22C8N — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.

Variasi di dalam seri ini

Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EP4CE15E22C8N (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Embedded Memory, Process Technology.

Intel
Package: 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (E22)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C
Process Technology: 60 nm low-power
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Intel
Package: EQFP-144 (Plastic Enhanced QFP, 22x22 mm)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +100C (industrial)
Process Technology: 60 nm TSMC low-power
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Altera
Package: 144-pin EQFP exposed pad
Embedded Memory: 504 Kb
Process Technology: 60 nm
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Altera
Package: 144-pin LQFP with exposed pad
Embedded Memory: 516,096 bits
Process Technology: 60 nm
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Intel
Package: 256-ball F-BGA (FBGA-256)
Speed Grade: 7
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial "N" suffix)
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Intel
Package: 484-ball FBGA (F23)
Speed Grade: 6
Embedded Memory: 504 Kbits
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Intel
Package: 484-ball FBGA (F23)
Speed Grade: C7 (I7 - meets C8 timing up to 125 C)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 484-BGA (FineLine BGA, F23, 23x23 mm, 1.0 mm pitch)
Speed Grade: C8 (commercial, 8 ns internal timing)
Operating Temperature: 0C to 85C (Commercial)
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Intel
Package: 256-ball UBGA (Ultra-FineLine BGA)
Speed Grade: 7
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Altera
Package: 484-pin UBGA (Ultra FineLine BGA)
Speed Grade: 9 (slowest)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (industrial)
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Altera
Package: 144-LQFP exposed pad
Embedded Memory: 608,256 bits
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EP4CE15E22C7N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-pin EQFP (E22)
Cyclone IV E · 15,408 · 516,096 · 81 · 1.2 V · 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) · -7 · 144-pin EQFP with exposed pad

Kontak untuk harga

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EP4CE15E22I7N

✅ Drop-In
📦 144-pin EQFP (E22)
same EQFP-144 footprint, industrial temperature grade -40C to +100C vs commercial 0-85C

📋 Alternatif referensi (tidak dalam katalog)

EP4CE22E22C8N

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 144-pin EQFP (E22)
Cyclone IV E field-programmable gate array (FPGA) · 22,320 logic elements · 608,256 bits · 79 I/Os · 472.5 MHz · 1.15 V to 1.25 V · 144-LQFP exposed pad · 144 pins

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EP4CE10E22C8N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-pin EQFP (E22)
Cyclone IV E · EP4CE10 · 10,320 · 46 · 414 Kbit · 91 · 144 · 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (E22)

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EP4CE10E22I8N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-pin EQFP (E22)
Cyclone IV E · 10,320 · 46 · 414 Kbits · 23 · 343 · 2 · 10

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EP4CE15E22C8N Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik

Series Cyclone IV E
Logic Elements (LEs) 15,408
Embedded Memory (Bits) 516,096
Embedded Memory (Kbits) 504
Embedded 18x18 Multipliers 56
General Purpose PLLs 4
User I/O Pins 81
Core Voltage 1.2 V
Suhu Kerja 0C to +85C (Commercial)
Speed Grade 8
Paket 144-pin EQFP (Enhanced QFP) with Exposed Pad
Tipe Mounting Surface Mount
Level MSL 3
Status RoHS Compliant
Process Technology 60 nm low-power CMOS
Configuration Method SRAM-based, AS / PS / JTAG

Konfigurasi Pin EP4CE15E22C8N

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pin produk 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 3 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin produk 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 6 GND — Ground
Pin produk 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 8 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin produk 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 10 GND — Ground
Pin produk 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 13 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V)
Pin produk 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 15 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 16 GND — Ground
Pin produk 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 18 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pin produk 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 21 GND — Ground
Pin produk 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pin produk 24 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin produk 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 27 GND — Ground
Pin produk 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 29 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin produk 30 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 31 GND — Ground
Pin produk 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 33 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 34 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V)
Pin produk 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 36 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 37 GND — Ground
Pin produk 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 39 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pin produk 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 42 GND — Ground
Pin produk 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pin produk 45 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Pin produk 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 48 GND — Ground
Pin produk 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 50 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Pin produk 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 52 GND — Ground
Pin produk 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 55 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V)
Pin produk 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 58 GND — Ground
Pin produk 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 60 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Pin produk 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 63 GND — Ground
Pin produk 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pin produk 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 66 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Pin produk 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 69 GND — Ground
Pin produk 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 71 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Pin produk 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 73 GND — Ground
Pin produk 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 75 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 76 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V)
Pin produk 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 79 GND — Ground
Pin produk 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 81 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Pin produk 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pin produk 84 GND — Ground
Pin produk 85 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 87 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage
Pin produk 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 90 GND — Ground
Pin produk 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 92 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage
Pin produk 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 94 GND — Ground
Pin produk 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 97 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V)
Pin produk 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 100 GND — Ground
Pin produk 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 102 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage
Pin produk 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pin produk 105 GND — Ground
Pin produk 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 108 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage
Pin produk 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 111 GND — Ground
Pin produk 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 113 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage
Pin produk 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 115 GND — Ground
Pin produk 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 118 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V)
Pin produk 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 120 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 121 GND — Ground
Pin produk 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 123 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage
Pin produk 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 125 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pin produk 126 GND — Ground
Pin produk 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin produk 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin produk 129 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage
Pin produk 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin produk 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin produk 132 GND — Ground
Pin produk 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin produk 134 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage
Pin produk 135 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin produk 136 GND — Ground
Pin produk 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin produk 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin produk 139 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V)
Pin produk 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pin produk 141 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pin produk 142 GND — Ground
Pin produk 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pin produk 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)

Aplikasi Umum

EP4CE15E22C8N cocok untuk 7 aplikasis: Industrial Motor Control, Video Processing and Display Controllers, Communications Protocol Bridges, Automotive Infotainment Prototyping, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Industrial Automation and PLCs, LED Display and Lighting Controllers.

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Industrial Motor Control

The EP4CE15E22C8N is well suited to industrial motor control and drive systems where precise PWM generation, encoder feedback processing, and real-time control loops are required. Its 15,408 logic elements and 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers support field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms, SVPWM modulators, and digital filter implementations without exhausting logic. The 4 general-purpose PLLs allow flexible clock generation for multiple PWM channels and encoder interfaces, while 516 Kbits of embedded SRAM provide buffering for control loops and lookup tables. The commercial 0-85C operating range covers most factory-floor enclosures; for harsher environments, the EP4CE15E22I7N industrial variant is pin-compatible. Compared with discrete MCU solutions, the FPGA delivers deterministic latency and parallel processing of multiple axes simultaneously.

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Video Processing and Display Controllers

The EP4CE15E22C8N serves video processing pipelines including HDMI/DVI passthrough, color-space conversion, scaling, and overlay generation. Its 81 user I/Os support LVDS and LVCMOS interfaces commonly used for TFT LCD panels and camera sensors, while 516 Kbits of embedded memory buffer video line data efficiently. The 18x18 hardware multipliers accelerate FIR filters for image sharpening and noise reduction. Designers typically instantiate soft IP for I2C, SPI, and CSI/DSI bridges, leveraging the FPGA's reconfigurability to support multiple display resolutions. With 4 PLLs, pixel clocks from 25 MHz to 148.5 MHz are easily generated. The EQFP-144 exposed pad aids thermal dissipation when the device operates continuously at full video bandwidth.

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Communications Protocol Bridges

For communications equipment, the EP4CE15E22C8N bridges between protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet MAC, PCIe Gen1 endpoint, and custom industrial buses. Its 15,408 LEs accommodate soft IP cores for Ethernet MAC and PCIe Gen1 (with external transceivers), while the 56 hardware multipliers support forward error correction and encryption. The 4 PLLs provide independent clock domains for each interface, eliminating the need for external clock buffers. Designers frequently use this device as a flexible protocol converter in industrial gateways, telecom line cards, and embedded networking modules where standard ASSPs cannot meet specific customer requirements. The SRAM-based configuration enables field upgrades over JTAG or via serial flash.

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Automotive Infotainment Prototyping

In automotive infotainment development, the EP4CE15E22C8N provides the FPGA fabric for prototyping head-unit interfaces, CAN/LIN gateway logic, and audio/video routing before ASIC tape-out. The 15,408 LEs and 56 multipliers support MP3/AAC decoding, sample-rate conversion, and simple graphics overlay. I/O flexibility allows simultaneous connection to LVDS displays, MOST network bridges, and traditional analog audio codecs. Note that the C8N is commercial-grade; production automotive designs require the AEC-Q100 qualified variants from the Cyclone IV automotive family. The 144-pin EQFP footprint simplifies bench-top prototype construction and rework, which is critical during iterative infotainment development cycles.

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Test and Measurement Instrumentation

The EP4CE15E22C8N is a strong fit for test and measurement equipment such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and data acquisition systems. Its 81 user I/Os provide multiple parallel probe channels at speeds up to 200 MHz per pin using LVDS, while embedded memory captures long waveform records. Designers implement custom trigger logic, pattern generators, and statistics counters using the 15,408 LEs. The 4 PLLs synthesize multiple sample-clock phases from a single reference oscillator, simplifying clock-tree design. Reconfigurability allows the same hardware to support multiple test standards as protocols evolve, reducing total cost of ownership for instrument manufacturers.

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Industrial Automation and PLCs

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and distributed I/O systems benefit from the EP4CE15E22C8N's deterministic logic, robust I/O count, and industrial-capable operating temperature. The 81 user I/Os accommodate multiple 24V-tolerant digital inputs and relay outputs when paired with external driver ICs, while 15,408 LEs implement ladder-logic-equivalent sequential control and PID loops. The 56 multipliers accelerate DSP-based signal conditioning for analog I/O modules. The 4 PLLs synchronize multiple communication interfaces including EtherCAT, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP using soft IP cores. Compared with microcontroller-based PLCs, the FPGA delivers deterministic cycle times and parallel execution across multiple I/O banks, critical for high-speed automation lines.

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LED Display and Lighting Controllers

Large LED video walls and architectural lighting installations use the EP4CE15E22C8N to drive thousands of pixels with precise timing. The 81 user I/Os and high-speed LVDS support multiplexed LED panel drivers, while the 516 Kbits of embedded memory buffer scan-line data for refresh. Designers implement gamma correction, color calibration, and dithering using the hardware multipliers and LUTs. Multiple PLLs generate independent pixel clocks for cascaded panels. The FPGA's reconfigurability enables firmware updates for new video standards or panel resolutions in deployed installations without hardware changes. The exposed thermal pad on the EQFP-144 package supports continuous operation at high pixel-refresh rates.

What is the operating temperature of EP4CE15E22C8N?
The EP4CE15E22C8N operates from 0C to +85C in the commercial temperature grade, per the Altera Cyclone IV Device Handbook. The 'C' in the part number suffix denotes commercial grade, while 'I' indicates industrial (-40C to +100C) and 'A' indicates automotive. Choose the industrial EP4CE15E22I8N variant if extended temperature is required.
How many logic elements does EP4CE15E22C8N have?
The EP4CE15E22C8N contains 15,408 logic elements (LEs). Each LE consists of a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and a carry chain. Combined with 516 Kbits of embedded memory and 56 hardware multipliers, the device supports moderate-complexity digital designs including DSP pipelines and soft-processor cores.
Is EP4CE15E22C8N in stock and what is its lead time?
According to distributor listings as of 2026-09-10, EP4CE15E22C8N is currently active in production and available through authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, and LCSC. LCSC lists the part from $22.47 per unit. Lead time is typically 8-12 weeks from the factory for higher quantities.
What is the difference between EP4CE15E22C8N and EP4CE15E22C7N?
The EP4CE15E22C8N and EP4CE15E22C7N share the same 144-pin EQFP package, 15,408 LEs, and feature set. The only difference is the speed grade: 8 versus 7. Speed grade 8 is a slightly slower timing bin than 7. They are drop-in pin-compatible and designers typically choose the faster grade when Fmax headroom is critical.
Is EP4CE15E22C8N pin-compatible with EP4CE22E22C8N?
Yes, the EP4CE15E22C8N and EP4CE22E22C8N share the same 144-pin EQFP-144 package and pinout, but the EP4CE22E22C8N has 22,320 LEs versus 15,408 LEs - about 45% more logic capacity. The EP4CE22 variant is a functional upgrade with the same PCB footprint, enabling designers to scale up logic density without respinning the board.
When should I choose EP4CE15E22C8N over EP4CE10E22C8N?
Choose the EP4CE15E22C8N when your design needs more than 10,320 LEs (the capacity of the EP4CE10). The EP4CE15 offers 49% more logic elements, plus additional M9K memory blocks and multipliers. Both share the same EQFP-144 footprint, so the EP4CE15 is preferred for designs targeting the higher logic density while keeping the PCB layout unchanged.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP4CE15E22C8N?
The best drop-in replacements are other Cyclone IV E family members in the same 144-pin EQFP package, specifically EP4CE15E22C7N (faster speed grade) and EP4CE22E22C8N (higher logic capacity, same footprint). For industrial temperature applications, EP4CE15E22I7N is pin-compatible. All share the same package and pinout per the Cyclone IV device handbook.
Where can I download the EP4CE15E22C8N datasheet PDF?
The official Altera / Intel Cyclone IV device datasheet is available at the Altera product page URL https://www.altera.com/products/fpga/cyclone/iv/e/ep4ce15-e22/EP4CE15E22C8N. The 42-page document covers DC characteristics, timing specifications, pinout, and packaging information. Octopart and AllDataSheet also host archived PDF copies for offline reference.
Where to find EP4CE15E22C8N pinout information?
The EP4CE15E22C8N pinout is documented in the Cyclone IV Device Handbook chapter on pin tables for the EQFP-144 package. The pin assignment file (.qsf) for the device is also included with Quartus Prime design software. According to the datasheet, the 81 user I/Os are organized into 8 I/O banks with bank-specific reference voltages.
What are the key specifications of EP4CE15E22C8N that engineers should know?
The EP4CE15E22C8N provides 15,408 logic elements, 516,096 bits of embedded SRAM, 56 18x18 multipliers, 4 PLLs, and 81 user I/Os in a 144-pin EQFP package. Core supply is 1.2V; commercial temperature grade 0C to +85C; speed grade 8. The device supports LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and other I/O standards. It is configured via JTAG, AS, or PS modes using SRAM-based configuration memory.
What is the difference between EP4CE15E22C8N and Xilinx Spartan-6 XC6SLX9?
The EP4CE15E22C8N offers 15,408 LEs versus the XC6SLX9's 9,152 LEs (about 68% more logic), uses Altera's 60nm low-power process, and is supported by Quartus Prime. The Spartan-6 uses Xilinx's 45nm process and ISE/Vivado. They are NOT pin-compatible: the EQFP-144 pinout differs from the TQG144. Board redesign is required for cross-vendor migration.
What is the price of EP4CE15E22C8N at 1000 pieces?
According to LCSC pricing as of 2026-09-10, EP4CE15E22C8N is approximately $15.95 per unit at the 1000-piece quantity break. Smaller quantity breaks are $22.47 at 1 piece, $20.84 at 10 pieces, $19.05 at 100 pieces, and $17.40 at 500 pieces. Volume pricing through authorized distributors is recommended for OEM quantities.
Is EP4CE15E22C8N RoHS compliant?
Yes, the EP4CE15E22C8N is RoHS compliant per Altera / Intel product documentation. The device is also lead-free (Pb-free) and uses a Pb-free solder finish. REACH compliance is maintained through the standard Altera materials declaration. For automotive applications requiring AEC-Q100 qualification, designers should consult the automotive-grade Cyclone IV variants.
What design suite is required for EP4CE15E22C8N?
The EP4CE15E22C8N is supported by Intel Quartus Prime design software (free Web Edition available). Quartus Prime handles synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and programming file generation. Legacy support exists in Quartus II versions 13.0 and earlier. Third-party synthesis tools including Synplify and Precision RTL are also supported.

Data referensi engineering untuk EP4CE15E22C8N — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.

Panduan Pemilihan

Choose the EP4CE15E22C8N when your design requires approximately 10,000 to 15,000 logic elements with up to 56 hardware multipliers and 81 user I/Os in a low-cost commercial-temperature FPGA. It is the sweet-spot member of the Cyclone IV E family for industrial controllers, video processors, and communications protocol bridges that fit within its logic budget. Choose the EP4CE10E22C8N when your design uses fewer than 9,000 LEs and you want a lower-cost device with the same PCB footprint. Choose the EP4CE22E22C8N when you anticipate needing more than 16,000 LEs and want a headroom upgrade in the same package. For industrial or automotive temperature ranges, the EP4CE15E22I7N and EP4CE15E22A7N variants are drop-in replacements. If your design requires a faster speed grade for tighter timing margins, the EP4CE15E22C7N provides approximately 15% higher Fmax with the same die.

Pembandingan dengan Alternatif

Parameter Umum Produk Ini EP4CE15E22C7N EP4CE15E22I7N EP4CE22E22C8N EP4CE10E22C8N EP4CE10E22I8N
Package 144-pin EQFP (E22) 144-pin EQFP (E22) - same 144-pin EQFP (E22) - same 144-pin EQFP (E22) - same 144-pin EQFP (E22) - same 144-pin EQFP (E22) - same
Brand Intel (formerly Altera) Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Logic Elements 15,408 15,408 15,408 22,320 10,320 10,320
Embedded Memory (Bits) 516,096 516,096 516,096 594,432 423,936 423,936
Embedded 18x18 Multipliers 56 56 56 66 46 46
User I/O Pins 81 81 81 81 81 81
Speed Grade 8 7 (faster) 7 8 8 8
Operating Temperature 0C to +85C (Commercial) 0C to +85C -40C to +100C (Industrial) 0C to +85C 0C to +85C -40C to +100C (Industrial)
Core Voltage 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V
General-Purpose PLLs 4 4 4 4 4 4

Diferensiator Kunci

  • Industry-standard low-cost FPGA with mature toolchain (vsXilinx Spartan-6 XC6SLX9)
  • Scalable within same package footprint (vsEP4CE10E22C8N)
  • Backward-compatible density upgrade path (vsEP4CE22E22C8N)
  • Industrial temperature variant available pin-compatible (vsEP4CE15E22I7N)

Catatan Desain

The EP4CE15E22C8N requires two supply rails: VCCINT (1.2V core) and VCCIO (per-bank I/O voltages, typically 1.2V/1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V). According to the Cyclone IV Device Handbook, VCCINT must ramp monotonically and reach 90% of nominal before any VCCIO bank is powered; failure to follow this sequence can cause high inrush current and potential device latch-up. Use a power sequencer IC or RC delay network to enforce the order. Decoupling: place 0.1uF and 10uF ceramic capacitors within 5mm of every VCCINT and VCCIO pin pair, with the exposed thermal pad tied to a continuous ground plane for both electrical and thermal dissipation.

The EQFP-144 exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a PCB thermal land connected to the inner ground plane via a 4x4 via array (0.3mm via diameter, 1.0mm pitch). Estimated: with a typical 4-layer PCB (1oz copper) the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (theta_JA) is approximately 18 C/W, supporting about 2.5W dissipation at 85C ambient. Without the thermal pad soldered, theta_JA rises above 35 C/W and continuous operation at high toggle rates will trigger the on-die thermal sensor, causing the device to enter self-protection mode and reduce performance.

PCB layout for the EP4CE15E22C8N requires careful attention to differential pair routing for LVDS signals (100 ohm differential impedance, matched within 5 mils), length matching for clock signals (within 50 mils across banks), and isolation of analog/digital grounds when mixing LVDS and analog signals. Use the Quartus Prime pin planner tool to validate I/O placement and bank voltage compatibility before finalizing layout. The 144-pin EQFP package has a 0.5mm pitch which requires 4-mil trace/space rules at minimum; many designers use 6-layer stackup with dedicated ground/power planes to achieve signal-integrity targets without impedance discontinuities.

Common pitfalls when designing with the EP4CE15E22C8N include: (1) leaving unused I/O pins floating - all unused pins must be set to tri-state with weak pull-up enabled in the Quartus Prime device configuration; (2) exceeding maximum LVDS toggle rates (typically 840 Mbps per channel) without proper signal-integrity analysis; (3) ignoring configuration mode selection - the MSEL[2:0] pins must be tied to the correct logic levels for AS (Active Serial), PS (Passive Serial), or JTAG mode before power-up; (4) using too many global clock networks - Cyclone IV E supports only 20 global clocks; exceeding this requires regional clock networks with reduced skew performance.

Informasi Konformitas

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Bebas Logam Lengket
Yes
Bebas Halogena
Yes
Mineral Konflik
Compliant

RoHS and REACH compliant per Altera/Intel product declaration. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose EP4CE15E22A7N automotive variant for AEC-Q100 applications. Lead-free (Pb-free) and halogen-free per JEDEC J-STD-020 MSL3 classification.

Data disahkan pada: 2026-09-10 — data disahkan dan disusun oleh tim engineering komponen XAIPART

Pencarian Terkait

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Komponen dan Istilah Terkait

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