EP4CE15F23I7N - 15408-LUT Cyclone IV E FPGA | Altera
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A field-programmable gate array is a programmable-logic semiconductor whose internal digital circuits can be configured after fabrication. An FPGA sits above fixed-function logic in the programmable-device hierarchy, combining configurable logic elements, embedded memory resources, programmable I/O, and clocking resources. This flexibility allows one physical device to implement multiple control, interface, signal-processing, or protocol functions while shortening development cycles compared with a custom ASIC.
The EP4CE15F23I7N provides 15,408 logic elements and 343 I/O in one 484-BGA package. The Cyclone IV E family is manufactured on a 60 nm process, providing a defined mix of programmable logic and device resources. Its 1.2 V core supply and speed-grade-7 designation place it in an industrial-oriented configuration when the complete ordering code is evaluated according to the Altera ordering guide.
FPGA implementation quality depends on more than the logic-element count. Designers must account for available memory bits, multiplier resources, supported I/O standards, clock-management resources, configuration method, pin constraints, and tool-supported device support. The manufacturer product page identifies the EP4CE15 F23 ordering family, while the distributor listing identifies this exact part as a 484-BGA device with 343 I/O. Verify the complete pin and resource definitions against the Cyclone IV Device Datasheet before schematic capture.
Typical uses for this Cyclone IV E device include industrial control systems, instrumentation, communication equipment, embedded data-acquisition systems, and general-purpose digital logic platforms. The 343-I/O count is particularly useful when an interface-heavy design would otherwise require several companion devices. An FPGA-based design can consolidate parallel interfaces, control logic, status monitoring, and communication translation into one configurable device.
PCB implementation should treat the 484-BGA footprint as a high-density assembly task. Follow the manufacturer package dimensions, ball maps, recommended land pattern, via requirements, and assembly process rather than estimating pad geometry. Confirm the intended configuration device or configuration interface, provide the specified power rails, and validate every I/O standard and pin assignment in the Altera design tool before release.
This product page combines the exact ordering-code identity, package information, cross-family drop-in options, and design guidance that engineers would otherwise need to assemble from separate family pages and comparison listings. Always confirm operating details and lifecycle status against the latest manufacturer documentation before committing a production design.
Alternativas drop-in para EP4CE15F23I7N — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP4CE15F23I7N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Device Type, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Embedded Memory.
EP4CE15F23C7N
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EP4CE15F23C8N
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Ver ficha técnica →EP4CE15F23I7N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Device Type | Cyclone IV E field-programmable gate array (FPGA) |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 |
| I/O Count | 343 |
| Process Technology | 60 nm |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Encapsulamento | 484-BGA (F23) |
| Package Body Size | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Device Family | EP4CE15 |
| Speed Grade | Speed grade 7 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface mount |
| Programmable Logic Type | SRAM-configured FPGA |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do EP4CE15F23I7N 23 mm x 23 mm
Configuração de pinos para EP4CE15F23I7N (pacote 23 mm x 23 mm). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para EP4CE15F23I7N.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
EP4CE15F23I7N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Control Systems, Data-Acquisition and Instrumentation, Communication Equipment, Programmable Logic Platforms, Embedded Control and Monitoring, Video and Image Processing Control.
Industrial Control Systems
The EP4CE15F23I7N fits industrial control systems that require programmable logic, extensive I/O, and an industrial-grade ordering option. Its 15,408 logic elements can host sequencing logic, machine-state control, interlocks, diagnostics, and communication state machines, while 343 I/O provide connections to sensors, actuators, counters, and field buses. The 1.2 V core supply and 60 nm Cyclone IV E architecture support a compact single-chip implementation. Designers should use the F23 484-BGA manufacturer land pattern, validate every bank voltage, and re-run timing for the industrial temperature range before production release.
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Data-Acquisition and Instrumentation
The EP4CE15F23I7N is suitable for data-acquisition and instrumentation systems where control logic, signal conditioning, counting, filtering, and data formatting must be consolidated. The 15,408 logic elements provide programmable datapath and supervisory logic, while 343 I/O reduce the need for external interface devices. The F23 484-BGA package offers a high-density interconnect solution for multi-channel boards. Because 484-BGA assembly has demanding routing and inspection requirements, follow the manufacturer ball map and assembly recommendations, and verify supported I/O standards and acquisition timing in the Altera design tool.
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Communication Equipment
The EP4CE15F23I7N can implement protocol conversion, framing, buffering, packet control, and interface translation in communication equipment. Its 343 I/O support parallel data paths and control signals, while 15,408 logic elements allow multiple datapaths and state machines to be combined in one programmable device. The 1.2 V core architecture and F23 484-BGA package make it appropriate for dense line-card and embedded network-control designs. Engineers should budget I/O for the physical interface, constrain timing-critical paths, confirm configuration behavior, and validate throughput with representative traffic rather than relying on logic count alone.
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Programmable Logic Platforms
The EP4CE15F23I7N works well as the central programmable device on a reusable logic platform with configurable I/O, memory, clocking, and external interfaces. Its 15,408 logic elements provide a practical balance for protocol engines, test logic, and embedded control, while 343 I/O expose substantial parallel connectivity. Designers can place the device in the F23 484-BGA footprint and use board straps or programmable sources for configuration. Because this ordering code is speed grade 7 and industrial grade, validate timing margins, power integrity, thermal behavior, and configuration storage across the intended operating environment.
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Embedded Control and Monitoring
The EP4CE15F23I7N supports embedded control and monitoring designs that combine digital sequencing with extensive status and actuator interfaces. Engineers can assign independent logic regions to acquisition, fault detection, watchdog behavior, and output sequencing without relying on a fixed-function microcontroller for every peripheral. The 343 I/O count is useful for multi-axis, multi-channel, or redundant monitoring systems, and the 1.2 V core supply simplifies power-tree planning. Review embedded memory and multiplier limits in the Cyclone IV Device Datasheet, assign pins through the design tool, and test startup, reset, and safe-state behavior at system level.
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Video and Image Processing Control
The EP4CE15F23I7N can control pixel acquisition, synchronize parallel interfaces, perform timing generation, and implement supporting image-processing logic in industrial imaging systems. The device's 15,408 logic elements and 343 I/O make it suitable for coordinating multiple data buses and control signals in an FPGA-assisted architecture. The F23 484-BGA package provides a dense route from programmable logic to external memory and image sensors. Confirm available memory bits, multiplier resources, supported I/O standards, and clocking resources in the manufacturer documentation, then close timing for the selected video timing and sensor interface.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP4CE15F23I7N — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP4CE15F23C7N | EP4CE15F23I8N | EP4CE15F23C8N | EP4CE15F23C7 | EP4CE15F23I8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | F23 484-BGA | F23 484-BGA - same | F23 484-BGA - same | F23 484-BGA - same | F23 484-BGA - same | F23 484-BGA - same |
| Brand | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation | Altera Corporation |
| Device Family | EP4CE15 Cyclone IV E | EP4CE15 Cyclone IV E | EP4CE15 Cyclone IV E | EP4CE15 Cyclone IV E | EP4CE15 Cyclone IV E | EP4CE15 Cyclone IV E |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 | 15,408 | 15,408 | 15,408 | 15,408 | 15,408 |
| I/O Count | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V |
| Process Technology | 60 nm | 60 nm | 60 nm | 60 nm | 60 nm | 60 nm |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial | Commercial | Industrial | Commercial | Commercial | Industrial |
| Speed Grade | Speed grade 7 | Speed grade 7 | Speed grade 8 | Speed grade 8 | Speed grade 7 | Speed grade 8 |
Principais diferenciais
- Industrial speed-grade-7 configuration (vs EP4CE15F23C7N)
- Lower speed-grade number with exact package reuse (vs EP4CE15F23I8N)
- Single-device consolidation potential (vs EP4CE30F23I7N)
Notas de projeto
Treat the F23 484-BGA as a high-density PCB design. Use the manufacturer's package dimensions, ball map, recommended land pattern, via rules, and assembly process without modifying pad geometry independently. Preserve escape routing access from inner balls and verify plane splits beneath the device against the recommended power and ground distribution. A 23 mm by 23 mm package also requires attention to thermal uniformity, solder-mask registration, and assembly tolerances.
Plan the 1.2 V core rail with the exact Cyclone IV E power requirements from the manufacturer documentation, including tolerance, sequencing, current limits, and the required relationship between core and I/O supplies. Keep the regulator output and decoupling network close to the device, minimize high-current loop area, and isolate sensitive I/O returns where the recommended layout separates power domains. Validate voltage sequencing during power-up, power-down, and repeated reset operations.
Assign external memory and high-speed I/O through the Altera design tool so that timing and package constraints are evaluated together. Match trace lengths where the interface requires source-synchronous operation, provide the specified reference or termination network, and avoid routing sensitive signals through power-plane splits. Because speed-grade changes can alter timing margins, rerun static and dynamic timing analysis for every substituted EP4CE15F23 ordering code before fabrication release.
Do not treat identical package names as proof that every ordering suffix is interchangeable. Check the Altera ordering guide for temperature grade, speed grade, suffix meaning, and packing. EP4CE15F23C7N and EP4CE15F23C7 may share electrical architecture but differ in commercial temperature qualification and orderable form, while I8N and I8 change speed grade. Confirm the exact manufacturer-supported MPN, configuration compatibility, and authorized supply before updating the BOM.
Informações de conformidade
Compliance status was not stated in the exact product records. Review the current manufacturer product page and Cyclone IV Device Datasheet before making an environmental or automotive qualification claim.
