EP4CE6E22C7N - Cyclone IV E FPGA 6K LEs 144-EQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP4CE6E22C7N ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32.5 | $32,50 |
| 10 | $28.95 | $289,50 |
| 100 | $24.5 | $2.450,00 |
| 500 | $21 | $10.500,00 |
| 1.000 | $18.5 | $18.500,00 |
EP4CE6E22C7N Visão geral
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device whose architecture can be reconfigured after manufacture to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) -> programmable logic -> digital semiconductors. Cyclone IV E is a cost-optimized family targeting high-volume, low-power applications such as display control, motor drive, video bridging, and industrial I/O expansion.
Key features of the EP4CE6E22C7N include up to 91 user I/Os, embedded multipliers for DSP-style operations, dedicated configuration logic supporting JTAG and Active Serial modes, and the Cyclone IV E family's signature low static and dynamic power consumption. Multiple phase-locked loops (PLLs) provide robust clock management for synchronous designs.
Technically, the device combines lookup tables (LEs), embedded memory blocks (M9K), 18x18 multipliers, and I/O element (IOE) registers. The 60 nm process and optimized architecture deliver an excellent performance-per-watt profile for cost-sensitive designs. Designers benefit from Quartus Prime software support including IP cores, Platform Designer, and the Signal Tap logic analyzer.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, LED display controllers, video processing pipelines, machine vision front-ends, and low-cost communication bridges. The exposed thermal pad of the EQFP package simplifies PCB thermal design in fanless enclosures.
When designing with this FPGA, plan power decoupling carefully (1.2 V core, 2.5 V/3.3 V I/O) and follow Intel's configuration guidelines to avoid JTAG chain issues. Use Quartus Prime pin planning to assign I/O standards per bank voltage.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family Cyclone IV E drop-in alternatives, and practical FPGA design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternativas drop-in para EP4CE6E22C7N — 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 EP4CE6E22C7N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, RoHS Status, PLLs.
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EP4CE6E22C8N
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$10.5 / unidade
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$11.2 / unidade
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$17.4 / unidade
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$11.1 / unidade
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$105.4 / unidade
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Ver ficha técnica →EP4CE6E22C7N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Cyclone IV E |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 6,272 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 392 |
| Total RAM Bits | 276,480 |
| Number of I/O | 91 |
| Number of GPIO | 91 |
| Encapsulamento | 144-EQFP (22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed pad |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Operating Supply Voltage (Core) | 1.2 V |
| Process Technology | 60 nm |
| Speed Grade | 7 (commercial) |
| Embedded Multipliers | Yes (18x18) |
| PLLs | Yes |
| Configuration Mode | JTAG / Active Serial |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do EP4CE6E22C7N
| Pino 1 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 2 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 3 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Pino 4 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 5 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 6 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 7 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 8 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 9 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 10 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 12 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 13 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 14 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 15 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 16 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 17 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 18 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 19 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 20 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 21 | VCC — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 22 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 23 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 24 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 25 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 26 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 27 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 28 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 29 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 30 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 31 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 32 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 33 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 34 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 35 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 36 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 37 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 38 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 39 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 40 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 41 | VCC — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 42 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 43 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 44 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 45 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 46 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 47 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 48 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 49 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 50 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 51 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 52 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 53 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 54 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 55 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pino 56 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 57 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 58 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 59 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 60 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 61 | VCC — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 62 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 63 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 64 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 65 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Pino 66 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 67 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 68 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 69 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 70 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 71 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 72 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 73 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 74 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 75 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Pino 76 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 77 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 78 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 79 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 80 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 81 | VCC — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 82 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pino 83 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pino 84 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open-drain) |
| Pino 85 | TCK — JTAG clock |
| Pino 86 | TMS — JTAG mode select |
| Pino 87 | TDI — JTAG data in |
| Pino 88 | TDO — JTAG data out |
| Pino 89 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pino 90 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pino 91 | MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2 |
| Pino 92 | nCE — Chip enable (active low) |
| Pino 93 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pino 94 | DATA0 — Configuration data 0 |
| Pino 95 | VCC — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 96 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 97 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 98 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 99 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 100 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 101 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 102 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 103 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 104 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 105 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 106 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2, dual-purpose) |
| Pino 107 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 108 | PLL1_CLKp — PLL1 clock input positive |
| Pino 109 | PLL1_CLKn — PLL1 clock input negative |
| Pino 110 | PLL2_CLKp — PLL2 clock input positive |
| Pino 111 | PLL2_CLKn — PLL2 clock input negative |
| Pino 112 | VCC — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 113 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 114 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 115 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 116 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 117 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 118 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 119 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 120 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 121 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 122 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 123 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 124 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 125 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 126 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 127 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 128 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 129 | VCC — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 130 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 131 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 132 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 133 | I/O Bank 2 — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 134 | I/O Bank 3 — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 135 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 136 | I/O Bank 4 — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 137 | I/O Bank 5 — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 138 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 139 | I/O Bank 6 — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 140 | I/O Bank 7 — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 141 | I/O Bank 8 — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 142 | VCC — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 143 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 144 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino EP | Exposed Pad (GND) — Thermal pad - must be soldered to PCB ground plane for heat dissipation |
Aplicações típicas
EP4CE6E22C7N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Motor Control, LED Display Controllers, Video Bridge and Image Processing, Machine Vision Front-End, Communication Protocol Bridges, Low-Cost FPGA Development Platforms.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP4CE6E22C7N fits industrial motor control because its 6,272 logic elements and embedded 18x18 multipliers provide enough capacity for FOC (field-oriented control) algorithms on 3-phase BLDC and PMSM motors, while the 91 user I/Os drive multi-axis encoder and PWM channels. The 1.2 V low-power core and the 144-EQFP exposed-pad package simplify fanless enclosure thermal design. Designers use the Cyclone IV E PLL resources for precise PWM timing and the M9K RAM blocks for encoder capture FIFOs. With JTAG + Active Serial configuration support, the device ships in production-ready modules with reliable in-system updates.
Recomendado
LED Display Controllers
For large LED video walls, the EP4CE6E22C7N's 91 GPIO and 276 kbit embedded RAM are well matched to row/column scan multiplexing of 32-128 scan-line panels. The Cyclone IV E PLL bank generates pixel-rate clocks and the 60 nm low-power process keeps per-board thermal envelope modest in densely stacked video-wall cabinets. Quartus Prime IP libraries offer pre-built gamma correction, color space conversion, and refresh-rate compensation blocks that fit comfortably in 6K LEs. The exposed thermal pad of the 144-EQFP aids PCB heat-spreading for 24/7 indoor display installations.
Recomendado
Video Bridge and Image Processing
In camera-to-display video bridges (MIPI-CSI2 to LVDS/HDMI/parallel RGB), the EP4CE6E22C7N's embedded multipliers enable color interpolation, lens shading correction, and basic de-noising filters on 720p60 streams. The 91 GPIO comfortably fan out to 24-bit RGB plus control signals, while the M9K memory blocks act as line buffers. Cyclone IV E IP cores (Altera Video and Image Processing Suite) accelerate development. For 1080p streams, designers typically step up to EP4CE10/15/22 in the same EQFP package, reusing the PCB layout.
Recomendado
Machine Vision Front-End
Smart-camera front-end boards using the EP4CE6E22C7N handle sensor pre-processing, MIPI-CSI2 deserialization, and on-FPGA edge detection within the 6K-LE budget. The 1.2 V core and Cyclone IV E's low static power suit battery-powered industrial inspection tools. JTAG + Active Serial configuration lets production engineers update sensor fusion firmware in the field. With 91 GPIO, the FPGA connects directly to industrial Ethernet PHYs, SPI flash, and image sensors without external bus switches.
Recomendado
Communication Protocol Bridges
The EP4CE6E22C7N is widely deployed as a UART/SPI/I2C/CAN-to-Ethernet or USB bridge in industrial gateways, where its 6K LEs comfortably fit multi-protocol state machines. The 91 GPIO allow parallel connection to multiple legacy serial buses while the M9K blocks buffer packet traffic. Cyclone IV E's proven Quartus Prime ecosystem offers pre-validated Ethernet MAC, UART, and CAN IP cores. The exposed-pad 144-EQFP handles the moderate thermal load of continuously running bridge firmware in DIN-rail-mounted industrial PCs.
Recomendado
Low-Cost FPGA Development Platforms
The EP4CE6E22C7N is a popular choice for university labs, hobbyist dev boards, and OEM starter kits because it offers the full Cyclone IV E feature set (PLLs, multipliers, M9K blocks) at the lowest cost point. With 91 user I/Os available on the 144-EQFP header pins, students can wire up a wide range of peripherals. Quartus Prime Web Edition (free) supports the entire Cyclone IV E family, making the EP4CE6E22C7N an ideal teaching platform. Migration to larger Cyclone IV E parts requires only recompilation when moving up to EQFP-144 siblings.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP4CE6E22C7N — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP4CE6E22C8N | EP4CE10E22C8N | EP4CE15E22C7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 144-EQFP (22x22 mm) | 144-EQFP (22x22 mm) - same | 144-EQFP (22x22 mm) - same | 144-EQFP (22x22 mm) - same |
| Logic Elements | 6,272 | 6,272 (same) | 10,320 (+65%) | 15,408 (+146%) |
| Speed Grade | 7 (commercial) | 8 (slower) | 8 (slower) | 7 (same) |
| Total RAM Bits | 276,480 | 276,480 (same) | 423,936 (+53%) | 516,096 (+87%) |
| User I/Os | 91 | 91 (same) | 91 (same) | 91 (same) |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V (same) | 1.2 V (same) | 1.2 V (same) |
| Process | 60 nm | 60 nm (same) | 60 nm (same) | 60 nm (same) |
| Drop-In Replacement? | Reference | Yes (slower speed grade) | Yes (more logic, same pinout) | Yes (more logic, same pinout) |
Principais diferenciais
- Lowest-cost entry point in Cyclone IV E family with full feature set (vs EP4CE10E22C8N)
- Commercial speed grade 7 for tighter Fmax timing margin (vs EP4CE6E22C8N)
- Same 144-EQFP package enables seamless migration to higher-density Cyclone IV E (vs EP4CE15E22C7N)
Notas de projeto
The EP4CE6E22C7N requires a clean 1.2 V core supply (VCCINT) with at least 4 decoupling capacitors (100 nF + 10 uF bulk) per VCC pin pair per Intel Cyclone IV E Device Handbook recommendations. I/O bank voltages (VCCIO1-8) are independently configurable to 1.2/1.5/1.8/2.5/3.0/3.3 V; unused banks must still be powered to a valid VCCIO or tied off per the datasheet. Estimated: dynamic current scales with toggle rate and clock frequency, so use the Quartus Prime PowerPlay analyzer for accurate budgeting.
The 144-EQFP package's exposed thermal pad (EP) must be soldered to a continuous PCB ground plane with thermal vias (typical pattern: 5x5 array of 0.3 mm vias) for production designs. Without the EP soldered, junction temperature rises significantly under typical industrial workloads. Estimated: at moderate toggle rates the EP4CE6E22C7N draws well under 1 W, but at full DSP utilization this can rise to 1.5-2 W; design with adequate copper pour.
Place the EPCS configuration flash (e.g., EPCS4/EPCS16) within 4 inches of the FPGA's DCLK and DATA0 pins to ensure signal integrity. JTAG chain: route TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO as a daisy-chain with 4.7 k pull-ups on TCK/TMS/TDI; do not share JTAG pins with configuration pins if both modes are used. Differential clock inputs (PLL1_CLKp/n, PLL2_CLKp/n) require 100 ohm differential routing per Intel guidelines.
Do not leave MSEL pins floating; tie to VCC or GND per the configuration mode table to avoid unpredictable boot behavior. The nCONFIG pin must see a clean rising edge after power-up; do not tie it directly to VCC - allow a reset supervisor to control it. When using Active Serial mode, verify the EPCS device ID matches Quartus Prime's programmer output before mass production.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Altera product page; Cyclone IV E family transitioned to Pb-free assembly. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - use EP4CE6E22A7N (automotive variant) for AEC-Q100 applications.
