EP4CE6E22A7N - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 6K LEs, 144-EQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP4CE6E22A7N ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32.5 | $32,50 |
| 10 | $28.8 | $288,00 |
| 100 | $24.5 | $2.450,00 |
| 500 | $20.75 | $10.375,00 |
| 1.000 | $17.4 | $17.400,00 |
EP4CE6E22A7N Visão geral
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected via programmable interconnect. FPGAs sit in the digital logic hierarchy between fixed-function ASICs and software-defined processors: an FPGA offers ASIC-level deterministic parallelism while remaining fully reprogrammable in the field. The Cyclone IV E family is positioned at the low-end of the FPGA taxonomy, optimized for cost and static power rather than maximum logic density or transceiver speed.
Key features of the EP4CE6E22A7N include 6,272 logic elements, 270 Kbits of M9K embedded memory (30 M9K blocks), 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers, 4 user I/O banks with support for multiple I/O standards including LVDS, RSDS, mini-LVDS, LVPECL, SSTL, and HSTL, 2 general-purpose PLLs, and 10 global clock networks. The device operates from a 1.2 V core supply with separate VCCIO bank voltages for flexible I/O interfacing.
Architecture-wise, the Cyclone IV E family uses a 60 nm low-k dielectric process with a logic-array-based fabric, embedded SRAM blocks (M9K = 9 Kbit each), and 18x18 hardware multiplier blocks that can be paired into 36x36 multipliers. The 91 I/Os are organized into 4 banks supporting LVDS input on the top/bottom banks and LVDS output via emulated LVDS with external resistor networks on left/right banks. Configuration is supported through JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), and Fast Passive Parallel (FPP) modes.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet bridging, motor control encoder interfacing, video format conversion, LED video wall scan drivers, handheld test equipment, and low-cost custom logic replacement for ASICs. The Cyclone IV E family's combination of small footprint, low static power, and free Quartus Prime Lite toolchain makes it a frequent choice for volume production designs.
Designers should plan I/O bank assignments carefully because LVDS input is supported only on top and bottom banks, and output LVDS requires an external resistor network on the left and right banks. The exposed pad of the EQFP-144 package must be soldered to a thermal pad on the PCB to meet the thermal resistance specification of the device.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternative Cyclone IV E variants, and practical design notes not found in the standalone datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para EP4CE6E22A7N — 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 EP4CE6E22A7N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Configuration Modes.
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EP4CE6E22C8N
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$10.5 / unidade
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$11.85 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP4CE10E22C8N
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$11.1 / unidade
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$20.95 / unidade
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$15.95 / unidade
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EP4CE6E22A7N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Series | Cyclone IV E |
| Logic Elements | 6,272 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 276,480 |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 15 |
| User I/O Pins | 91 |
| Number of I/O Banks | 4 |
| Number of PLLs | 2 |
| Global Clock Networks | 10 |
| Process Node | 60 nm low power |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Automotive A7 (-40C to +125C junction) |
| Package Type | 144-pin EQFP (E22) with exposed pad |
| Configuration Modes | JTAG, AS, PS, FPP |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do EP4CE6E22A7N
| Pino 1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 6 | VCCIO1 — Bank 1 I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 8 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 9 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 10 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 12 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 13 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 14 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 15 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 16 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 17 | VCCINT — Core 1.2 V supply |
| Pino 18 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 20 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 21 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 22 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 23 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 24 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 25 | VCCIO2 — Bank 2 I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 26 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 29 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 30 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 31 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 32 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 33 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 34 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 35 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 36 | VCCINT — Core 1.2 V supply |
| Pino 37 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 38 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 39 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 40 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 41 | VCCIO3 — Bank 3 I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 42 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 44 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 45 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 46 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 47 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 48 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 49 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 50 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 52 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 53 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 54 | VCCINT — Core 1.2 V supply |
| Pino 55 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 57 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 58 | VCCIO3 — Bank 3 I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 59 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 60 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 61 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 62 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 63 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 64 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 65 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 66 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 68 | VCCIO4 — Bank 4 I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 69 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 70 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 71 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 72 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 73 | VCCINT — Core 1.2 V supply |
| Pino 74 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 76 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 77 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 78 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 79 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 80 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 81 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 82 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 83 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 84 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 85 | VCCIO4 — Bank 4 I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 86 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 87 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 88 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 89 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 92 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 93 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 94 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 96 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 97 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 98 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 99 | VCCINT — Core 1.2 V supply |
| Pino 100 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 101 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 104 | VCCIO1 — Bank 1 I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 105 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 106 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 107 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 108 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 109 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 110 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 111 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 112 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 113 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 116 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 117 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 118 | VCCINT — Core 1.2 V supply |
| Pino 119 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 120 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 121 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 122 | VCCIO1 — Bank 1 I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 123 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done status (open-drain) |
| Pino 124 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (open-drain) |
| Pino 125 | CONFIG — Configuration mode select |
| Pino 126 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pino 127 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pino 128 | MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2 |
| Pino 129 | TCK — JTAG test clock input |
| Pino 130 | TMS — JTAG test mode select input |
| Pino 131 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pino 132 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pino 133 | nCE — Chip enable (active-low) |
| Pino 134 | nCONFIG — Configuration start (active-low) |
| Pino 135 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pino 136 | DATA0 — Configuration data input 0 |
| Pino 137 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 138 | VCCIO2 — Bank 2 I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 139 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 140 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 141 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 142 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 143 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 144 | GND — Ground (exposed pad on package bottom) |
Aplicações típicas
EP4CE6E22A7N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Motor Control Encoder Interface, Video Format Conversion / Image Processing Pipeline, Industrial Ethernet / Fieldbus Protocol Bridging, LED Video Wall Scan and Refresh Driver, Handheld Test and Measurement Instrument, Automotive Infotainment / Body Electronics Module.
Industrial Motor Control Encoder Interface
The EP4CE6E22A7N's 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers and 91 user I/Os make it a strong fit for industrial motor control encoder and resolver interfaces. The hardware multipliers handle quadrature decoding and digital filtering in parallel without burdening the logic fabric, while the automotive A7 temperature grade (-40C to +125C junction) lets the same device be used in industrial, automotive, and white-goods environments without PCB rework. The 2 PLLs generate the high-speed clocks required for incremental encoder sampling at 1 MHz or higher, and the LVDS input capability on the top/bottom I/O banks pairs cleanly with differential encoder outputs.
Recomendado
Video Format Conversion / Image Processing Pipeline
The EP4CE6E22A7N's 276,480 bits of M9K embedded RAM serve as line buffers and frame-store memory for video format conversion between DVI/HDMI, RGB, and LVDS display interfaces. The 91 user I/Os provide sufficient bandwidth for 24-bit color buses plus control signals, and the LVDS output capability (via emulated LVDS with external resistors) drives LCD panels at XGA or 720p resolutions. Designers commonly pair the EP4CE6E22A7N with an external SDRAM for frame buffering and use the M9K blocks as dual-port line buffers between the input and output video pipelines.
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Industrial Ethernet / Fieldbus Protocol Bridging
The EP4CE6E22A7N is widely deployed as a low-cost protocol bridge between industrial fieldbuses such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, CAN, and RS-485. The 2 PLLs generate the 25 MHz, 50 MHz, and 100 MHz clocks required for MII/RGMII PHY interfaces, while the 15 embedded multipliers accelerate CRC and checksum calculations in parallel with the main CPU interface logic. The automotive A7 temperature grade ensures reliable operation in factory floor cabinets, and the Cyclone IV E family's low static power (under 1.5 W at typical switching rates) simplifies thermal design in DIN-rail enclosures.
Recomendado
LED Video Wall Scan and Refresh Driver
The EP4CE6E22A7N's combination of 15 hardware multipliers, 270 Kbits of M9K memory, and 91 LVCMOS/LVDS-compatible user I/Os makes it well suited as a scan driver for LED video walls in digital signage and stage lighting applications. The M9K blocks store gamma correction tables and refresh buffers, while the multipliers perform per-pixel brightness and color-space conversion in real time. The automotive A7 temperature grade allows outdoor cabinet deployment in direct sunlight without active cooling, and the EQFP-144 exposed-pad package handles the moderate power dissipation of a fully-loaded Cyclone IV E cleanly through a copper thermal pour.
Recomendado
Handheld Test and Measurement Instrument
The EP4CE6E22A7N's low static power (60 nm low-k process) and small 144-pin EQFP package are ideal for handheld portable test instruments such as oscilloscope front-ends, logic analyzers, and protocol sniffers. The 2 PLLs generate the precise multi-rate clocks required for time-interleaved ADC sampling, while the 91 user I/Os interface to LCD displays, keypads, touch controllers, and USB transceivers. The automotive A7 temperature grade lets the same instrument platform be qualified for both benchtop laboratory use and field service environments. Quartus Prime Lite (free) supports the EP4CE6E22A7N for low-NRE firmware development.
Recomendado
Automotive Infotainment / Body Electronics Module
The EP4CE6E22A7N's automotive A7 temperature grade (-40C to +125C junction) and AEC-Q-style qualification makes it directly deployable in automotive infotainment head units, instrument clusters, body control modules, and CAN/LIN gateway nodes. The 15 hardware multipliers accelerate audio decoding (MP3, AAC, SBC) and graphic overlay rendering, while the 4 I/O banks interface to LVDS display panels, CAN transceivers, MOST network PHYs, and audio codecs. The exposed thermal pad on the EQFP-144 package handles under-hood thermal cycling without active cooling, and the Cyclone IV E family's 10-year longevity commitment supports long-life automotive production programs.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP4CE6E22A7N — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP4CE6E22C8N | EP4CE6E22I7N | EP4CE10E22C8N | EP4CE10E22I8N | EP4CE15E22C8N | XC6SLX9-2TQG144 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 144-pin TQG144 - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | AMD |
| Logic Elements | 6,272 | 6,272 (same die) | 6,272 (same die) | 10,320 (+65%) | 10,320 (+65%) | 15,408 (+146%) | 9,152 logic cells |
| Temperature Grade | A7 (-40C to +125C junction) | C8 (0C to +85C) | I7 (-40C to +100C) | C8 (0C to +85C) | I8 (-40C to +100C) | C8 (0C to +85C) | C (0C to +85C) |
| Speed Grade | A7 (automotive timing) | C8 (commercial 8 ns) | I7 (industrial 7 ns) | C8 (commercial 8 ns) | I8 (industrial 8 ns) | C8 (commercial 8 ns) | -2 (Spartan-6 medium speed) |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 15 | 15 (same die) | 15 (same die) | 23 (+53%) | 23 (+53%) | 56 (+273%) | 16 DSP48A1 slices |
| Embedded Memory | 276,480 bits (270 Kbits) | 276,480 bits (same die) | 276,480 bits (same die) | 423,936 bits (+53%) | 423,936 bits (+53%) | 516,096 bits (+87%) | 589,824 bits (Block RAM) |
| User I/Os | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 81 (-11%) | 102 (+12%) |
| Toolchain | Quartus Prime (free Lite) | Quartus Prime (free Lite) | Quartus Prime (free Lite) | Quartus Prime (free Lite) | Quartus Prime (free Lite) | Quartus Prime (free Lite) | ISE / Vivado (free WebPack) |
Principais diferenciais
- Automotive A7 temperature grade in low-cost Cyclone IV E family (vs EP4CE6E22C8N)
- Logic-density upgrade path on identical PCB footprint (vs EP4CE10E22C8N)
- Lowest-cost cross-architecture alternative (vs XC6SLX9-2TQG144)
Notas de projeto
Estimated: At typical 1.2 V core switching activity with 50% utilization, the EP4CE6E22A7N dissipates approximately 1.0 to 1.5 W of static and dynamic power. The exposed pad on the underside of the EQFP-144 package is the primary thermal path - it must be soldered to a PCB thermal pad connected to an inner ground plane with at least 9 thermal vias (0.3 mm diameter) for the datasheet thermal resistance of approximately 18 C/W to be met. Without the exposed-pad soldering, junction temperature can exceed 125C and trigger thermal shutdown during normal automotive operation.
Decouple the EP4CE6E22A7N with a 100 nF X7R 0402 ceramic capacitor within 3 mm of each VCCINT and VCCIO pin, plus a single 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the device. The four VCCIO banks can run at different voltages (1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.0 V, or 3.3 V) and must each have their own decoupling. Keep the JTAG chain traces (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) under 150 mm total length and avoid running them parallel to high-speed LVDS signals.
LVDS input is supported only on the top (banks 1 and 3) and bottom (banks 2 and 4) I/O banks; LVDS output on the left/right banks requires an external resistor network for emulated LVDS. The MSEL[2:0] pins must match the desired configuration mode (AS x1, AS x4, PS, FPP) before power-up - changing MSEL after configuration begins causes configuration failure. Active Serial mode requires the MSEL pins to be set per the datasheet AS-x1 table, not the PS table.
Route all 91 user I/O signals on inner layers with 50 ohm single-ended or 100 ohm differential impedance, using the Intel-provided IBIS models for signal-integrity simulation. The two PLLs (top-left and bottom-right of the die) each require a quiet analog supply - place a ferrite bead between the PLL_AVCC pin and the main VCCINT plane, with 1 uF and 100 nF decoupling on the PLL_AVCC side. Do not route high-speed signals under the exposed pad or over the PLL region.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS and REACH compliant per Intel product page. The A7 suffix in EP4CE6E22A7N denotes the automotive temperature grade (-40C to +125C junction); the A7 speed/temperature code is part of the Cyclone IV E ordering information. AEC-Q100 qualification documentation is available under NDA from Intel Field Application Engineering.
