EP4CE6E22C6N - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 6K LE, 144-EQFP | Intel / Altera
MPN: EP4CE6E22C6N ✓ AktifEP4CE6E22C6N Ringkasan
A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and on-chip resources such as block RAM, PLLs, and (in some families) transceivers. FPGAs sit between discrete logic and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) in the design-cost vs NRE hierarchy: cheaper than ASICs for low/medium volumes, more flexible than microcontrollers for parallel DSP and high-speed I/O. The Cyclone IV E family is Intel's mainstream low-power FPGA line, succeeding Cyclone III with up to 30% lower power and additional hard memory blocks. Within the family, the EP4CE6 sits at the low end of the logic-density range, designed for I/O-rich designs that do not need massive fabric.
Key features of the EP4CE6E22C6N include 6,272 logic elements (LEs), 270 Kbits (approximately 33.75 KBytes) of M9K embedded RAM, 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers (DSP blocks), 2 general-purpose PLLs, and 4 user I/O banks supporting LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards. The device also exposes a 50 MHz internal oscillator for simple boot designs and supports configuration via JTAG, Active Serial (AS), and Passive Serial (PS) modes from EPCS or EPCQ flash. Its 60 nm low-k process and 1.2 V core voltage (VCCINT) deliver static power roughly 25-50% lower than Cyclone III.
Typical applications include industrial control and motor drive, low-cost video processing (consumer LCD/LED controllers), USB/Ethernet bridging, LED lighting controllers, automotive infotainment sub-modules, and education/hobby prototyping boards. The 144-pin EQFP package is also attractive for hand-solder-friendly prototypes and small-batch manufacturing where BGA packages are impractical.
When designing with this device, ensure VCCINT decoupling uses 0.1 uF and 10 uF ceramics per bank, and respect VCCIO bank voltage grouping (1.2 V / 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.0 V / 3.3 V) to avoid contention. For volume production, confirm lifetime supply status with Intel, since Cyclone IV E parts have transitioned from new product introduction to mature long-term-supply mode.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, package-aware drop-in alternatives, and design considerations not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone - useful for engineers evaluating second-source options or planning BOM resilience.
Alternatif penggantian untuk EP4CE6E22C6N — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EP4CE6E22C6N (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Family, Operating Temperature.
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| Family | Cyclone IV E |
| Device | EP4CE6 |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 6,272 |
| Embedded Memory (Bits) | 270 Kbits |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 15 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Global Clock Networks | 10 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 91 |
| I/O Banks | 4 |
| Process Technology | 60 nm |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.2 V / 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.0 V / 3.3 V |
| Configuration Modes | JTAG, AS (Active Serial), PS (Passive Serial) |
| Paket | 144-pin EQFP (Plastic Enhanced QFP, 22 x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Suhu Kerja | -40 C to +85 C (industrial, C6 speed grade) |
| Status RoHS | Lead-Free / Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
Konfigurasi Pin EP4CE6E22C6N
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 3 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 4 | VCCIO1 — I/O supply for bank 1 |
| Pin produk 5 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 6 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 7 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 8 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 11 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 12 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 15 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 16 | VCCIO2 — I/O supply for bank 2 |
| Pin produk 17 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 18 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 19 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 20 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 21 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 22 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 23 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 24 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 25 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 26 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 27 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 28 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 29 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 30 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 32 | VCCIO3 — I/O supply for bank 3 |
| Pin produk 33 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 34 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 35 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 36 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 37 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 38 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 39 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 40 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 41 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 42 | VCCIO3 — I/O supply for bank 3 |
| Pin produk 43 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 44 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 45 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 46 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 47 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 48 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 49 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 51 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 52 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 53 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 55 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 56 | VCCIO4 — I/O supply for bank 4 |
| Pin produk 57 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 58 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 59 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 61 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 62 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 63 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 64 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 65 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 66 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 67 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 68 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 69 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 71 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 72 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 73 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 74 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 75 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 76 | VCCIO5 — I/O supply for bank 5 |
| Pin produk 77 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 78 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 79 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 80 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 81 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 82 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 83 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 84 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 85 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 87 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 88 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 89 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 90 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 91 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 93 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 95 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 96 | VCCIO6 — I/O supply for bank 6 |
| Pin produk 97 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 98 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 99 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 101 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 102 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 103 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 104 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 105 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 107 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 108 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 109 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 110 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 111 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 112 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 113 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 115 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 116 | VCCIO7 — I/O supply for bank 7 |
| Pin produk 117 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 121 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 122 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 123 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 124 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 127 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 128 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 129 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 130 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 133 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 134 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 135 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 136 | VCCIO8 — I/O supply for bank 8 |
| Pin produk 137 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 138 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 139 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 140 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 141 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 142 | VCCINT — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pin produk 143 | VCCINT — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pin produk 144 | EPAD — Exposed thermal pad (must be soldered to PCB GND land) |
Aplikasi Umum
EP4CE6E22C6N cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Industrial Motor Control, LED Display and Lighting Controllers, USB/Ethernet Bridging and Protocol Conversion, Consumer Video Processing and LCD/LED Controllers, Automotive Infotainment Sub-Modules, Education and Hobbyist Development Boards.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP4CE6E22C6N is well-suited to industrial motor control applications where its 91 user I/Os handle multiple encoder inputs, Hall-effect sensors, and PWM outputs while its 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers support field-oriented control (FOC) and Clarke/Park transforms. Operating from a 1.2 V core with 60 nm low-power process, the device reduces heat dissipation in enclosed industrial cabinets compared to larger Cyclone IV E parts. Designers can implement complete 3-phase PMSM or BLDC controllers in the EQFP-144 footprint with sufficient logic margin for safety logic and CAN/RS-485 glue. The 4 I/O banks support mixed-voltage encoder interfaces (3.3 V logic, 5 V tolerant) without external level shifters.
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LED Display and Lighting Controllers
LED video walls and architectural lighting require wide parallel data buses with tight refresh timing. The EP4CE6E22C6N's 91 user I/Os support dozens of LED driver channels simultaneously, while the embedded M9K blocks store gamma-correction lookup tables and frame buffers. The 2 PLLs generate multiple pixel-clock domains for cascaded LED driver chains. Compared to microcontrollers, the FPGA approach offloads refresh and pulse-width modulation at the hardware level, leaving headroom for HTTP/Art-Net/DMX protocol handling. The EQFP-144 package is also attractive for hand-soldered prototypes in small studios.
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USB/Ethernet Bridging and Protocol Conversion
Industrial gateways often bridge USB, Ethernet, and legacy serial buses. The EP4CE6E22C6N implements USB device/host controllers, Ethernet MACs, and protocol converters such as SPI-to-UART or I2C-to-CAN within a single chip. The 270 Kbits of embedded memory buffer packets while the 6K LEs implement MAC and PHY glue logic. Quartus Prime provides IP cores (USB 2.0 device, 10/100 Ethernet MAC) that compile directly to this device. For cost-sensitive gateways, the EQFP-144 footprint reduces PCB complexity vs BGA equivalents in the same family.
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Consumer Video Processing and LCD/LED Controllers
Low-cost video pipelines (deinterlacing, scaling, OSD overlay, image rotation) fit comfortably in the EP4CE6E22C6N's fabric. Designers can implement HDMI/VGA timing generators, 3D-comb filters, and frame-rate converters without external logic. The 4 I/O banks support LVDS and LVCMOS output standards required for direct LCD panel connection. Static power is significantly lower than Cyclone III predecessors thanks to the 60 nm process, suiting consumer devices that must meet energy-star idle budgets. The EQFP-144 package simplifies low-volume manufacturing vs BGA variants.
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Automotive Infotainment Sub-Modules
Auxiliary automotive subsystems (display backlight controllers, HVAC control panels, mirror adjustment modules) can leverage the EP4CE6E22A7N variant of this same silicon for -40 C to +125 C operation. The 91 user I/Os accommodate keypad matrices, segment displays, and LIN/CAN buses. Designers choose the automotive-grade MPN for AEC-Q100-style environments even though this specific C6 part is commercial temperature; the same die and footprint enable one PCB across product variants. Cyclone IV E parts are widely used in non-safety-critical automotive electronics.
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Education and Hobbyist Development Boards
Tertiary curricula and DIY communities have standardized on Cyclone IV E EP4CE6 devices thanks to the open-source Altera/Intel toolchain and the hand-solderable EQFP-144 package. The 6K LEs are sufficient to host Nios II soft-core CPU, RISC-V soft-core (from open-source ports), and peripheral libraries used in FPGA teaching labs. Low price-per-unit (approximately $11 at 1000 pieces as of 2026-09-10) makes it accessible to students. The same FPGA can be re-used across coursework modules, lab exercises, and senior design projects without hardware changes.
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Data referensi engineering untuk EP4CE6E22C6N — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
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Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EP4CE6E22C8N | EP4CE6E22C7N | EP4CE6E22I7N | EP4CE6E22A7N | EP4CE10E22C8N | EP4CE15E22C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | EQFP-144 (E22) | EQFP-144 (E22) - same | EQFP-144 (E22) - same | EQFP-144 (E22) - same | EQFP-144 (E22) - same | EQFP-144 (E22) - same | EQFP-144 (E22) - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 | 10,320 (+64%) | 15,408 (+145%) |
| Speed Grade | C6 | C8 (faster) | C7 | I7 (industrial) | A7 (automotive) | C8 | C8 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial 0 C to +85 C | Commercial 0 C to +85 C | Commercial 0 C to +85 C | Industrial -40 C to +100 C | Automotive -40 C to +125 C | Commercial | Commercial |
| Embedded Memory | 270 Kbits | 270 Kbits | 270 Kbits | 270 Kbits | 270 Kbits | 414 Kbits | 504 Kbits |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 56 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Lowest-density Cyclone IV E in hand-solderable EQFP-144 footprint (vsEP4CE10E22C8N)
- Hand-solderable EQFP-144 package (no BGA required) (vsLattice ECP5 LFE5U-12 in TQFP-144)
- Multi-temperature variants in the same EQFP-144 footprint (vsCyclone III EP3C5E22 (single temperature option))
Catatan Desain
The EP4CE6E22C6N requires separate VCCINT (1.2 V core) and VCCIOx (per-bank I/O) supplies. Per Intel's Cyclone IV Device Handbook, each VCCIO bank may be independently set to 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.3 V but mixing voltages within one bank is not allowed. Decouple each VCCINT pin with one 0.1 uF X7R ceramic plus one 10 uF bulk per supply plane; decouple each VCCIO bank with one 0.1 uF ceramic. Total quiescent current scales with logic utilization - estimate 200-400 mA typical at 6K LEs fully routed.
The exposed thermal pad (EPAD, pin 144) must be soldered to a PCB land pattern of at least the same area as the package EPAD, with thermal vias to the inner GND plane for heat dissipation. Although the EP4CE6 is low-power, neglecting the EPAD solder connection degrades thermal performance and increases junction temperature during sustained logic activity. Per IPC-7351 land pattern guidelines, place 0.5 mm-pitch QFP leads on 0.3 mm-wide pads with 0.2 mm solder mask expansion for reliable paste deposition.
Route configuration pins (MSEL, nCE, nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0) carefully - they are sensitive to noise and stub lengths. Keep configuration trace lengths under 50 mm and avoid running them parallel to high-speed switching signals. JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) require a 10 kohm pull-up on TCK as specified by IEEE 1149.1 - the EP4CE6E22C6N does not include internal TCK pull-up on all variants.
Do not migrate directly from Cyclone III EP3C5/EP3C16 EQFP-144 to Cyclone IV E EP4CE6E22 - the pinouts differ even though packages look identical. Use the Cyclone III to Cyclone IV E migration guide from Intel to remap pins. Also note that the EP4CE6E22C6N does not include hard PCIe or SERDES; if your design requires transceivers, choose Cyclone IV GX or Cyclone V instead. Do not exceed the absolute maximum junction temperature of 125 C - derate by 10 C in enclosed industrial enclosures.
Informasi Konformitas
Lead-free per Cyclone IV E product page. The C6 part is commercial temperature and not AEC-Q100 qualified; choose EP4CE6E22A7N for AEC-Q100-grade automotive applications. RoHS and REACH compliance confirmed via Heisener and DigiKey product listings.