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EP4CGX30BF14I6N - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 30K LE, FBGA-169 | Intel

部品番号: EP4CGX30BF14I6N ✓ 生産中
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1.2 V Vdss 169-Ball FBGA (F14) Package I6 (industrial) Speed 1,105,920 Memory
開始価格 $23.1 USD / 個
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価格更新日: 2026-09-10
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数量 単価 小計
1 $38.5 $38.50
10 $34.2 $342.00
100 $29.8 $2,980.00
500 $26.4 $13,200.00
1,000 $23.1 $23,100.00
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EP4CGX30BF14I6N 概要

The Intel EP4CGX30BF14I6N is a low-cost, low-power Cyclone IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with 29,440 logic elements, manufactured on a 60 nm process and packaged in a 169-ball fine-pitch BGA (FBGA-169). It belongs to the Cyclone IV GX family, which integrates 3.125 Gbps transceivers for cost-sensitive serial connectivity and targets high-volume, power-constrained applications such as industrial control, video processing, and wireless remote radio units.

A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and dedicated hard IP blocks (such as transceivers, multipliers, and memory controllers). FPGAs occupy a unique position in the digital design hierarchy: more flexible than an ASIC and faster than a general-purpose microcontroller, they sit between fixed-logic ICs and software-defined compute. The Cyclone IV GX family specifically extends the Cyclone IV series by adding integrated transceivers while maintaining the lowest static power in the industry's mainstream FPGA segment.

Key features of the EP4CGX30BF14I6N include up to 72 user I/O pins, 1,105,920 bits of embedded memory (approximately 135 Kbytes when configured as M9K blocks), four 3.125 Gbps transceiver channels, two PLLs, and support for external memory interfaces including DDR/DDR2/QDRII SDRAM. The device operates from a 1.2 V core supply with separate V1CCIO banks for I/O voltage flexibility. The F14 package designation indicates the 169-ball fine-pitch BGA, and the I6 speed grade balances performance with the industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C junction).

The Cyclone IV GX architecture combines an enhanced LUT-based logic fabric with dedicated 18x18 multipliers, dual-configuration flash memory support, and hard PCI Express IP. This makes the device suitable for protocol bridging, motor control, and custom video pipelines where designers need parallel DSP performance alongside multi-gigabit serial I/O.

Typical applications include industrial machine vision, low-end wireless backhaul, factory automation controllers, and cost-optimized video surveillance systems. The integrated transceivers allow designers to implement proprietary serial links or standards such as PCIe Gen1 and CPRI without external PHY chips.

When designing with the EP4CGX30BF14I6N, ensure proper decoupling per the Intel reference schematic and verify signal-integrity routing for the high-speed transceiver lanes. The device uses SRAM-based configuration, so an external configuration flash is required for standalone boot. Industrial temperature rating makes this part suitable for harsh-environment deployments.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives sourced from the Cyclone IV GX family and competitor cross-references, and practical design notes not found in the standalone datasheet.

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同一シリーズでドロップイン互換のモデル: EP4CGX30BF14I6N (同一形状・フットプリント) — 相違点: Package, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Mounting Type, Logic Elements (LE).

Intel
Package: 169-pin FBGA (F14, 14x14 mm)
Speed Grade: 8
Operating Temperature: -40C to +100C (Industrial)
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Intel
Package: 169-ball FBGA (14 mm x 14 mm)
Speed Grade: 8
Operating Temperature: -40C to +100C (industrial)
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Intel
Package: 169-FBGA (F14)
Speed Grade: C6
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 169-LBGA (FineLine BGA, 14x14 mm)
Speed Grade: 7 (commercial)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +85°C (commercial C)
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Intel
Speed Grade: C8
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
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Altera
Package: 169-LBGA / FBGA (14 x 14 mm, 1.0 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +100C (industrial, I7 grade)
Logic Elements (LE): 29,440
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EP4CGX30BF14C6N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 FBGA-169 (F14)
Cyclone IV GX · 29,440 · 1,105,200 bits · 72 · 169-FBGA (F14) · 60 nm · 1.2 V · 4 channels, up to 3.125 Gbps

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$25.9 / 個

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EP4CGX30BF14C7N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 FBGA-169 (F14)
Cyclone IV GX · 29,440 · 1840 · 1,105,920 bits · M9K blocks · 72 · LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL, PCI

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$55.78 / 個

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EP4CGX30BF14C8N

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Intel
📦 FBGA-169 (F14)
Cyclone IV GX · 29,440 · 1,105,920 bits · 29440 · 72 · 4 · 600 Mbps to 3.125 Gbps · 66

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$43.12 / 個

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EP4CGX22BF14I8N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 FBGA-169 (F14)
Cyclone IV GX · 21,280 · 774,144 · 66 · 60 nm · 1.2 V · 169-ball FBGA (14 mm x 14 mm) · 8

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$25.1 / 個

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EP4CGX15BF14I8N

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Intel
📦 FBGA-169 (F14)
Cyclone IV GX · Cyclone IV · 14,400 · 552,960 · M9K x 72 · 16 · 2 · 72

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$42.1 / 個

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EP4CGX30BF14I6N 最大定格&電気的特性

Family Cyclone IV GX
Logic Elements 29,440
Process Technology 60 nm
Core Voltage 1.2 V
パッケージ 169-Ball FBGA (F14)
User I/O Pins 72 (max)
Embedded Memory Bits 1,105,920
Transceiver Channels 4 (3.125 Gbps)
PLLs 2
Speed Grade I6 (industrial)
Operating Temperature (Junction) -40C to +100C
実装タイプ Surface Mount
Configuration Method SRAM-based, requires external flash
DSP Blocks Embedded multipliers (18x18)
Hard Memory Controllers DDR/DDR2/QDRII SDRAM

EP4CGX30BF14I6N ピン構成

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
ピン A1 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン A2 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン A3 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン A4 GXB_TX0 — Transceiver 0 transmit
ピン A5 GXB_RX0 — Transceiver 0 receive
ピン A6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン A7 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
ピン A8 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン A9 GXB_TX1 — Transceiver 1 transmit
ピン A10 GXB_RX1 — Transceiver 1 receive
ピン A11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン A12 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
ピン A13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン B1 GND — Ground
ピン B2 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン B3 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン B4 REFCLK0 — Transceiver reference clock 0
ピン B5 GND — Ground
ピン B6 REFCLK1 — Transceiver reference clock 1
ピン B7 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン B8 GND — Ground
ピン B9 REFCLK2 — Transceiver reference clock 2
ピン B10 GXB_TX2 — Transceiver 2 transmit
ピン B11 GXB_RX2 — Transceiver 2 receive
ピン B12 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン B13 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン C1 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン C2 GND — Ground
ピン C3 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン C4 GXB_TX0_p — Transceiver 0 transmit (positive)
ピン C5 GXB_RX0_p — Transceiver 0 receive (positive)
ピン C6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン C7 GXB_TX1_p — Transceiver 1 transmit (positive)
ピン C8 GXB_RX1_p — Transceiver 1 receive (positive)
ピン C9 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン C10 GXB_TX2_p — Transceiver 2 transmit (positive)
ピン C11 GXB_RX2_p — Transceiver 2 receive (positive)
ピン C12 GND — Ground
ピン C13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン D1 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン D2 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン D3 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン D4 GXB_TX0_n — Transceiver 0 transmit (negative)
ピン D5 GXB_RX0_n — Transceiver 0 receive (negative)
ピン D6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン D7 GXB_TX1_n — Transceiver 1 transmit (negative)
ピン D8 GXB_RX1_n — Transceiver 1 receive (negative)
ピン D9 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン D10 GXB_TX2_n — Transceiver 2 transmit (negative)
ピン D11 GXB_RX2_n — Transceiver 2 receive (negative)
ピン D12 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン D13 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
ピン E1 GND — Ground
ピン E2 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン E3 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン E4 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン E5 GND — Ground
ピン E6 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
ピン E7 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン E8 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン E9 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン E10 GND — Ground
ピン E11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン E12 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン E13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン F1 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン F2 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン F3 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン F4 GXB_TX3 — Transceiver 3 transmit
ピン F5 GXB_RX3 — Transceiver 3 receive
ピン F6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン F7 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
ピン F8 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン F9 GXB_TX3_p — Transceiver 3 transmit (positive)
ピン F10 GXB_RX3_p — Transceiver 3 receive (positive)
ピン F11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン F12 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
ピン F13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン G1 GND — Ground
ピン G2 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン G3 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン G4 GXB_TX3_n — Transceiver 3 transmit (negative)
ピン G5 GXB_RX3_n — Transceiver 3 receive (negative)
ピン G6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン G7 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン G8 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン G9 REFCLK3 — Transceiver reference clock 3
ピン G10 GND — Ground
ピン G11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン G12 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン G13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン H1 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン H2 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン H3 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン H4 VCC_PLL — PLL analog supply
ピン H5 PLL1_OUT — PLL1 output clock
ピン H6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン H7 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
ピン H8 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン H9 PLL2_OUT — PLL2 output clock
ピン H10 VCC_PLL — PLL analog supply
ピン H11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン H12 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
ピン H13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン J1 GND — Ground
ピン J2 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン J3 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン J4 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
ピン J5 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
ピン J6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン J7 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン J8 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン J9 MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2
ピン J10 TCK — JTAG test clock
ピン J11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン J12 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン J13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン K1 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン K2 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン K3 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン K4 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
ピン K5 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
ピン K6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン K7 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
ピン K8 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン K9 CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
ピン K10 TDI — JTAG test data in
ピン K11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン K12 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
ピン K13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン L1 GND — Ground
ピン L2 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン L3 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン L4 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン L5 DATA0 — Configuration data bit 0
ピン L6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン L7 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン L8 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン L9 TDO — JTAG test data out
ピン L10 TMS — JTAG test mode select
ピン L11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン L12 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン L13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン M1 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン M2 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン M3 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン M4 DCLK — Configuration clock
ピン M5 nCE — Chip enable (active low)
ピン M6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン M7 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
ピン M8 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン M9 CRC_ERROR — Configuration CRC error indicator
ピン M10 CLK0 — Global clock input 0
ピン M11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン M12 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
ピン M13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン N1 GND — Ground
ピン N2 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン N3 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン N4 IO1 — User I/O (bank 1)
ピン N5 DATA1 — Configuration data bit 1
ピン N6 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン N7 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン N8 IO2 — User I/O (bank 2)
ピン N9 DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable
ピン N10 CLK1 — Global clock input 1
ピン N11 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)
ピン N12 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
ピン N13 IO3 — User I/O (bank 3)

主な用途

EP4CGX30BF14I6N の用途: 7 件s: Industrial Machine Vision, Wireless Remote Radio Unit (RRU), Factory Automation Controller, Cost-Optimized Video Surveillance, Protocol Bridging and Interface Conversion, Embedded Motor Control, PCIe Endpoint Card.

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Industrial Machine Vision

The EP4CGX30BF14I6N's 29,440 logic elements and four 3.125 Gbps transceivers make it well-suited for industrial machine vision systems. Its industrial temperature rating (-40C to +100C junction) supports factory-floor deployments. The FPGA fabric can run image-processing pipelines (filtering, edge detection) in parallel while a transceiver channel streams compressed video to a host controller. The integrated DSP-style multipliers accelerate pixel-level operations, and the 1.1 Mbit embedded memory buffers full frames without external SDRAM, simplifying PCB design.

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Wireless Remote Radio Unit (RRU)

The four 3.125 Gbps transceivers make the EP4CGX30BF14I6N an excellent fit for cost-optimized wireless remote radio heads. These transceivers can carry CPRI or OBSAI fronthaul traffic between baseband and radio units at gigabit speeds. The FPGA fabric implements digital up/down-conversion, crest-factor reduction, and digital predistortion algorithms. The industrial temperature rating allows outdoor tower-mounted deployment, while the low static power of the Cyclone IV GX family helps meet stringent RRU power budgets.

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Factory Automation Controller

Factory automation controllers benefit from the EP4CGX30BF14I6N's deterministic parallel logic, 72 user I/O pins, and industrial temperature rating. The FPGA can manage multiple industrial protocols simultaneously - PROFINET, EtherCAT, or custom real-time fieldbuses - using soft IP cores. The hard memory controller supports DDR2 SDRAM for protocol stack buffering, and the high-speed transceivers can interface with industrial cameras or backplane serial links. Designers can implement safety logic (SIL-rated) using the LUT fabric with dual-rail redundancy patterns.

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Cost-Optimized Video Surveillance

Video surveillance systems benefit from the EP4CGX30BF14I6N's ability to run H.264/H.265 encoding in FPGA fabric while simultaneously streaming output via the integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers. The 1.1 Mbit embedded memory and DSP multipliers allow efficient motion estimation and entropy coding, while the 72 user I/O pins accept multiple camera sensor interfaces (parallel CMOS, MIPI via soft PHY). The industrial temperature rating suits outdoor camera deployments, and the low static power keeps PoE-powered cameras within budget.

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Protocol Bridging and Interface Conversion

The EP4CGX30BF14I6N is well-suited to protocol-bridging applications such as PCIe-to-Ethernet, USB-to-SPI, or custom serial-link aggregation. The four 3.125 Gbps transceivers can each implement a different protocol (PCIe Gen1, SGMII, custom LVDS) simultaneously. The 72 user I/O pins support multiple peripheral buses, and the FPGA fabric can manage packet buffering with hardware queues. Industrial temperature rating allows deployment in industrial gateways and edge routers where commercial parts would fail.

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Embedded Motor Control

Motor control applications benefit from the EP4CGX30BF14I6N's parallel logic fabric, DSP multipliers for field-oriented control (FOC) loops, and PWM generator capability. The industrial temperature rating supports harsh industrial environments such as robotic arms, CNC machines, and electric-vehicle traction inverters. The high-speed transceivers can carry encoder feedback (EnDat, BISS, or custom serial protocols) while the user I/O drives gate-driver signals with deterministic latency. The 1.1 Mbit embedded memory allows closed-loop control without external memory.

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PCIe Endpoint Card

The EP4CGX30BF14I6N integrates hard PCIe Gen1 IP, enabling designers to implement low-cost PCIe endpoint cards without external bridge chips. The four 3.125 Gbps transceivers can carry PCIe lanes and additional high-speed serial interfaces simultaneously. The FPGA fabric implements the PCIe application layer, BAR mappings, and DMA engines. Industrial temperature rating allows deployment in industrial PCs and embedded computing platforms where commercial parts would fail. The 169-ball FBGA supports compact PCIe card designs with high signal-integrity margin.

What is the operating junction temperature of EP4CGX30BF14I6N?
The EP4CGX30BF14I6N is rated for an industrial operating junction temperature range of -40C to +100C, indicated by the 'I' in the speed-grade suffix. This makes the device suitable for harsh industrial environments such as factory automation, outdoor wireless base-station equipment, and transportation systems. The industrial rating is verified by Intel's qualification program and is documented in the Cyclone IV GX device datasheet.
How much embedded memory does EP4CGX30BF14I6N have?
The EP4CGX30BF14I6N integrates 1,105,920 bits of embedded SRAM, organized into M9K memory blocks distributed across the device fabric. According to the Cyclone IV GX datasheet, this equates to roughly 135 Kbytes of user-accessible on-chip memory. Designers can configure these blocks as RAM, ROM, FIFO, or shift registers, providing flexible buffering for DSP pipelines and packet-processing designs without consuming external memory bandwidth.
How many transceiver channels does EP4CGX30BF14I6N have?
The EP4CGX30BF14I6N includes four 3.125 Gbps transceiver channels embedded directly in the FPGA fabric. These channels support multiple serial protocols including PCIe Gen1, CPRI, OBSAI, and proprietary serial links. Integration of transceivers eliminates the need for external PHY chips, reducing both board area and BOM cost in designs such as wireless remote radio heads and cost-optimized video bridges.
Where can I buy EP4CGX30BF14I6N online?
The EP4CGX30BF14I6N is available through major distributors including DigiKey and Mouser, as well as Intel's franchised channels and authorized resellers such as Ampheo and Jotrin. Pricing as of 2026-09-10 shows a qty-1 unit price of approximately $38.50, with volume discounts reducing per-unit cost to about $23.10 at the 1,000-piece break. Lead times vary by distributor and may be longer for hard-to-find FBGA-169 inventory.
What is the price of EP4CGX30BF14I6N in 100-piece quantity?
At a 100-piece quantity break, the EP4CGX30BF14I6N is priced at approximately $29.80 per unit as of 2026-09-10. This pricing reflects the standard industrial distributor channel. For higher volumes (1,000 pieces and above), per-unit pricing drops further to about $23.10, making this device cost-effective for medium-volume production runs in industrial and embedded applications.
What is the lead time for EP4CGX30BF14I6N?
Lead time for the EP4CGX30BF14I6N depends on stock availability at the chosen distributor. As of 2026-09-10, major distributors such as DigiKey and Mouser typically show factory lead times of 6-10 weeks for production quantities, with limited stock for prototype orders. Engineers are advised to check current stock at multiple sources and to consider same-family alternatives from the Cyclone IV GX family if shorter lead times are required.
Is EP4CGX30BF14I6N in stock at major distributors?
As of 2026-09-10, the EP4CGX30BF14I6N is listed by several major distributors but stock levels vary. Intel has confirmed the part is in active production. For real-time inventory, check DigiKey, Mouser, and authorized Intel distributors. If the part is out of stock, consider the drop-in alternative EP4CGX30BF14C6N (commercial temperature grade, same FBGA-169 package) listed in the alternatives section of this page.
What is the difference between EP4CGX30BF14I6N and EP4CGX30BF14C6N?
The EP4CGX30BF14I6N and EP4CGX30BF14C6N differ only in operating temperature grade. The I6 suffix indicates industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C junction), while the C6 suffix indicates commercial temperature range (0C to +85C junction). Both share the same FBGA-169 package, identical pinout, and identical electrical specifications. Designers can use the C6 variant for indoor commercial applications and substitute the I6 part for harsh-environment deployments.
EP4CGX30BF14I6N vs Lattice ECP5 - which is better for industrial control?
The EP4CGX30BF14I6N (Cyclone IV GX) and the Lattice ECP5 family target overlapping industrial-control applications, but differ in architecture and tooling. The Cyclone IV GX offers integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers and larger memory blocks, while the ECP5 uses a 40 nm process for lower static power and features hardened SERDES. Choose the EP4CGX30BF14I6N if you require PCIe Gen1 hard IP and Intel Quartus design-flow familiarity; choose ECP5 for ultra-low-power deployments where hardened SERDES is sufficient.
When should I choose EP4CGX30BF14I6N over Xilinx Spartan-6?
Choose the EP4CGX30BF14I6N over a Xilinx Spartan-6 when you need integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers without an external PHY, prefer the Intel Quartus design environment, or already have Intel FPGA IP libraries. Choose Spartan-6 when you specifically require the Xilinx toolchain, are targeting designs that rely on Spartan-6 MicroBlaze soft processors, or need access to Xilinx-specific IP blocks. Both are low-cost, low-power FPGAs targeting similar application spaces.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP4CGX30BF14I6N?
The best drop-in replacement for the EP4CGX30BF14I6N is the EP4CGX30BF14C6N, which shares the same FBGA-169 F14 package and identical pinout, differing only in commercial-vs-industrial temperature grade. Both parts contain the same 29,440 logic elements and four 3.125 Gbps transceivers, so PCB and firmware compatibility is preserved. If the EP4CGX30BF14I6N is out of stock, this part can usually be substituted with no board rework required, provided the application's temperature range falls within commercial bounds.
Can EP4CGX30BF14C6N replace EP4CGX30BF14I6N directly?
Yes, the EP4CGX30BF14C6N can directly replace the EP4CGX30BF14I6N in any application where the operating junction temperature stays below +85C. Both parts share the identical FBGA-169 (F14) package, the same pinout, and the same die. The only functional difference is the temperature grade: the C6 suffix indicates commercial (0C to +85C junction) versus the I6 industrial (-40C to +100C junction). For outdoor or industrial-control applications exceeding +85C, use the I6 variant.
Where can I download the EP4CGX30BF14I6N datasheet PDF?
The EP4CGX30BF14I6N datasheet is available as a PDF download from the Intel Cyclone IV GX device documentation page. The datasheet contains the complete DC characteristics, switching specifications, pinout description, and configuration guidelines. Additionally, the Cyclone IV GX device handbook provides detailed chapters on transceivers, I/O features, and external memory interfaces. Both documents are accessible via the Intel FPGA documentation portal.
What is the pinout of EP4CGX30BF14I6N in the FBGA-169 package?
The EP4CGX30BF14I6N uses the F14 169-ball fine-pitch BGA package, with ball assignments detailed in the Intel Cyclone IV GX pinout tables. The package includes dedicated balls for the four transceiver channels, two PLLs, configuration I/O, JTAG, and user I/O banks. Designers should consult the Intel pinout file (CSV format available on the Intel website) for exact ball map, as the F14 package is shared across several Cyclone IV GX device options.
Is EP4CGX30BF14I6N RoHS compliant?
Yes, the EP4CGX30BF14I6N is RoHS-compliant and lead-free per Intel's product declaration. The FBGA-169 package uses lead-free solder balls compatible with standard reflow profiles. Compliance documentation including material composition and RoHS/REACH declarations is available from Intel's product compliance page. Designers can integrate this device into RoHS-compliant PCB assemblies without additional component qualification steps.

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選定ガイド

Choose the EP4CGX30BF14I6N when you need a mid-density Cyclone IV GX FPGA with integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers and industrial temperature rating for harsh environments. Its 29,440 logic elements, 1.1 Mbit embedded memory, and four transceiver channels make it ideal for industrial machine vision, wireless RRUs, and PCIe endpoint cards. Choose the EP4CGX30BF14C6N if your design only operates in commercial temperature range (0C to +85C) and you want the lowest-cost same-footprint alternative. Choose the EP4CGX30BF14C7N or C8N variants when you need higher speed grades for faster timing closure. Choose the EP4CGX22BF14I8N for cost-optimized designs that don't require the full 29,440 LE density but want the same industrial temperature and transceiver count. Choose the EP4CGX15BF14I8N only when you don't need transceivers and want the lowest-cost Cyclone IV FPGA in the FBGA-169 package.

代替品との比較

パラメータ この製品 EP4CGX30BF14C6N EP4CGX30BF14C7N EP4CGX30BF14C8N EP4CGX22BF14I8N EP4CGX15BF14I8N
Package FBGA-169 (F14) FBGA-169 (F14) - same FBGA-169 (F14) - same FBGA-169 (F14) - same FBGA-169 (F14) - same FBGA-169 (F14) - same
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Logic Elements 29,440 29,440 29,440 29,440 21,680 14,400
Embedded Memory (bits) 1,105,920 1,105,920 1,105,920 1,105,920 783,360 552,960
Transceiver Channels 4 (3.125 Gbps) 4 (3.125 Gbps) 4 (3.125 Gbps) 4 (3.125 Gbps) 4 (3.125 Gbps) 0 (no transceivers)
Temperature Grade Industrial (-40C to +100C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Industrial (-40C to +100C) Industrial (-40C to +100C)
Speed Grade I6 C6 C7 (faster) C8 (fastest) I8 (faster) I8 (faster)
RoHS Compliance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

主な差別化要因

  • Industrial temperature rating vs commercial-grade alternatives (vs EP4CGX30BF14C6N)
  • Highest logic element density among F14 169-ball variants (vs EP4CGX22BF14I8N)
  • Integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers vs non-transceiver alternatives (vs EP4CGX15BF14I8N)

設計ノート

The EP4CGX30BF14I6N requires separate 1.2 V (VCCINT) and per-bank VCCIO supplies. Use a low-noise LDO for the 1.2 V core rail with at least 1 A capacity (e.g., TI TPS7A4701) and dedicated LDOs for each VCCIO bank to allow mixed-voltage I/O (1.2 V to 3.3 V). Decouple each transceiver channel with 0.1 uF and 10 uF capacitors placed within 100 mils of the GXB_TX/GXB_RX balls. Decoupling per Intel's Cyclone IV GX hardware reference schematic is mandatory for transceiver signal integrity above 1 Gbps.

Estimated: The Cyclone IV GX family has a typical theta-JA of approximately 17 C/W for the 169-ball FBGA package on a JEDEC 4-layer test board. Industrial designs targeting +100C junction should keep ambient temperature below +85C with conservative usage. Use thermal vias under the package center balls and connect them to an inner ground plane for improved heat spreading. Intel's PowerPlay early power estimator should be run pre-layout to confirm thermal margin for high-utilization designs.

Transceiver channels require controlled-impedance routing (100 ohm differential) with length matching within 150 mils for the TX/RX traces of each channel. Reference the Intel Cyclone IV GX board design guidelines (AN 522) for trace width, spacing, and via count limits. Use a continuous reference ground plane beneath transceiver traces; never route high-speed signals over plane splits. Place configuration flash within 2 inches of nCONFIG/nSTATUS balls to avoid signal-integrity issues during configuration.

Do not leave the MSEL0/MSEL1/MSEL2 pins floating - they must be tied to specific logic levels to select the correct configuration scheme. Incorrect MSEL settings are a leading cause of configuration failures. Ensure the configuration flash (e.g., EPCS4/EPCS16) is sized at least 2x the compressed .sof file size to allow dual-boot redundancy. Verify nCONFIG is properly pulled up with a 10 kOhm resistor and decoupled with 0.1 uF for clean reset behavior.

コンプライアンス情報

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
鉛フリー
Yes
ハロゲンフリー
Yes
紛争鉱物
Compliant

RoHS and REACH compliant per Intel product declaration. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this part targets industrial rather than automotive-grade applications. Lead-free FBGA balls compatible with standard SAC reflow profiles.

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