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EP4CE6E22I7 - 6.3K LE Cyclone IV E FPGA, 144-EQFP | Intel

Артикул: EP4CE6E22I7 ✓ Активен
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1.2 V Vdss LVTTL, LVCMOS, LVDS, SSTL, HSTL Rds(on) 144-pin EQFP with exposed pad (22 x 22 mm) Package 8 Speed 270 Kbits (M9K blocks) Memory
От $21.5 USD / шт.
MOQ: 1 |
Цена обновлена: 2026-09-09
Оптовые цены
Кол-во Цена за ед. Итого
1 $36.2 $36,20
10 $32.45 $324,50
100 $27.8 $2.780,00
500 $24.1 $12.050,00
1.000 $21.5 $21.500,00
ℹ️ Все цены указаны в USD

EP4CE6E22I7 Обзор

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP4CE6E22I7 is a low-cost, low-power Field Programmable Gate Array from the Cyclone IV E family, built on a 60 nm process and offering 6,272 logic elements (47 Kbits of embedded memory) in a 144-pin EQFP package with exposed thermal pad. It targets high-volume, cost-sensitive applications where the flexibility of programmable logic is required without the expense of high-density FPGAs.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of programmable logic device that allows engineers to configure digital logic blocks and interconnects after manufacturing. FPGAs sit in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic -> programmable logic devices -> integrated circuits -> semiconductors. Unlike ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), FPGAs can be re-programmed in the field, enabling rapid prototyping, design iteration, and field upgrades. The Cyclone IV E family is positioned in Intel's low-power, cost-optimized portfolio, below the Cyclone V and above the legacy Cyclone III families.

Key specifications include 6,272 logic elements, 270 Kbits of embedded RAM (split into M9K blocks), 15 embedded 18 x 18 multipliers, 2 PLLs, 91 user I/O pins, and 8 clock networks. The device operates from a 1.2 V core supply with multi-rail I/O support (LVTTL, LVCMOS, LVDS, SSTL, and HSTL), and total internal SRAM is up to 276,480 bits. The Cyclone IV E family delivers up to 60% lower power than the previous Cyclone III generation at the same performance level.

Architecture details: the logic element contains a 4-input LUT that can implement any 4-variable function, combined with a programmable register and a dedicated carry chain for fast arithmetic. The M9K memory blocks support single-port, dual-port, and FIFO modes with true dual-port capability up to 250 MHz. The I/O structure includes dynamic on-chip termination (OCT), slew-rate adjustment, and bus-hold circuitry.

Typical applications include industrial control and motor drive, automotive infotainment and driver assistance prototypes, low-cost video bridging and display controllers, machine vision pre-processing, education and university digital logic labs, and consumer electronics glue logic. The 144-pin EQFP package makes hand-prototyping and reflow soldering on 4-layer FR-4 boards straightforward.

Design consideration: route the two PLL analog supplies (VCCA_PLL) with a quiet filtered rail and keep the PLL loop filter components close to the pins; for high-speed DDR memory interfaces, use the dedicated DQS delay chains and follow the pin-pair guidelines in the device handbook to avoid setup/hold violations.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found on DigiKey or Mouser product pages - including explicit guidance on EQFP PCB layout and PLL power decoupling.

Аналоги без доработки для EP4CE6E22I7 — тот же корпус, pin-to-pin совместимость. Компоненты в других корпусах, требующие переработки PCB, исключены.

Варианты в этой серии

Модели той же серии, совместимые без доработки с EP4CE6E22I7 (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по Package, Process Technology, PLLs, Speed Grade, Global Clock Networks.

Intel
Package: EQFP-144 (Plastic Enhanced QFP, 22x22 mm)
Process Technology: 60 nm TSMC low-power
Speed Grade: 8
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Intel
Package: 144-EQFP (22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed pad
Process Technology: 60 nm
PLLs: Yes
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144)
PLLs: 2 (up to 4 clock networks)
Speed Grade: 8 (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 144-pin EQFP (EQFP-144, 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Process Technology: 60 nm
PLLs: 4
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Intel
Package: 144-pin EQFP (Plastic Enhanced QFP) with exposed pad
Process Technology: 60 nm (TSMC low-power)
Global Clock Networks: Up to 20
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144)
Process Technology: 60 nm
Speed Grade: 8
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EP4CE6E22I7N

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 EQFP-144 (22x22 mm)
Cyclone IV E · 6,272 · 392 · 270 Kbits · 4 Kbits · 91 · 2 · Up to 20

✓ В наличии

$11.85 / шт.

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EP4CE6E22C7N

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 EQFP-144 (22x22 mm)
Cyclone IV E · 6,272 · 392 · 276,480 · 91 · 91 · 144-EQFP (22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed pad · Surface Mount

✓ В наличии

$18.5 / шт.

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EP4CE6E22C8N

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 EQFP-144 (22x22 mm)
Cyclone IV E · EP4CE6 · 6,272 · 276,480 bits (270 Kbits) · 15 (18x18) · 2 (up to 4 clock networks) · 91 · 1.15 V to 1.25 V

✓ В наличии

$10.5 / шт.

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EP4CE10E22I7N

✅ Прямая замена
📦 EQFP-144 (22x22 mm)
LE count 10,320 vs 6,272 (+65%); same EQFP-144 pinout - upward-compatible drop-in upgrade

📋 Справочный аналог (нет в каталоге)

EP4CE10E22I8N

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 EQFP-144 (22x22 mm)
Cyclone IV E · 10,320 · 46 · 414 Kbits · 23 · 343 · 2 · 10

✓ В наличии

$20.95 / шт.

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EP4CE6E22C9LN

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 EQFP-144 (22x22 mm)
Cyclone® IV E · EP4CE6 (Cyclone IV E) · 6,272 · 392 · 276,480 bits · 270 Kbits · 30 Kbits (M9K blocks) · 15

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$18.95 / шт.

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EP4CE6E22I7 Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики

Family Cyclone IV E
Logic Elements (LE) 6,272
Embedded Memory 270 Kbits (M9K blocks)
Embedded Multipliers (18 x 18) 15
PLLs 2
Global Clock Networks 8
Maximum User I/O Pins 91
Process Technology 60 nm (low-power)
Core Voltage 1.2 V
Operating Temperature (Industrial) -40C to +100C
Корпус 144-pin EQFP with exposed pad (22 x 22 mm)
Тип монтажа Surface Mount
I/O Standards Supported LVTTL, LVCMOS, LVDS, SSTL, HSTL
On-Chip Termination Dynamic OCT supported
Configuration Methods Active Serial, Passive Serial, JTAG, Fast Passive Parallel
Уровень MSL 3 (168 hours)
Статус RoHS Compliant

Конфигурация выводов EP4CE6E22I7

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
Контакт 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 3 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Контакт 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 6 GND — Ground
Контакт 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Контакт 9 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Контакт 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Контакт 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Контакт 12 GND — Ground
Контакт 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Контакт 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 15 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Контакт 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 18 GND — Ground
Контакт 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 21 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Контакт 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 24 GND — Ground
Контакт 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 27 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage
Контакт 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 30 GND — Ground
Контакт 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 33 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage
Контакт 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 36 GND — Ground
Контакт 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 39 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage
Контакт 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 42 GND — Ground
Контакт 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 45 VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage
Контакт 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 48 GND — Ground
Контакт 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 51 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
Контакт 52 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
Контакт 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 55 GND — Ground
Контакт 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 57 CLK0 — Clock input 0 (LVDS capable)
Контакт 58 CLK1 — Clock input 1
Контакт 59 GND — Ground
Контакт 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Контакт 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Контакт 62 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
Контакт 63 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select bit 0
Контакт 64 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select bit 1
Контакт 65 GND — Ground
Контакт 66 MSEL2 — Configuration mode select bit 2
Контакт 67 MSEL3 — Configuration mode select bit 3
Контакт 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 70 GND — Ground
Контакт 71 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 73 VCCA_PLL1 — Analog PLL1 supply (filtered)
Контакт 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 75 GND — Ground
Контакт 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 79 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
Контакт 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 81 GND — Ground
Контакт 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 85 VCCA_PLL2 — Analog PLL2 supply (filtered)
Контакт 86 GND — Ground
Контакт 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 91 GND — Ground
Контакт 92 nCONFIG — Configuration start (active-low)
Контакт 93 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low)
Контакт 94 CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
Контакт 95 TCK — JTAG test clock
Контакт 96 TMS — JTAG test mode select
Контакт 97 TDI — JTAG test data in
Контакт 98 TDO — JTAG test data out
Контакт 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 101 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
Контакт 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 103 GND — Ground
Контакт 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 105 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Контакт 108 GND — Ground
Контакт 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Контакт 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Контакт 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 112 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
Контакт 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 114 GND — Ground
Контакт 115 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Контакт 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Контакт 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 120 GND — Ground
Контакт 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Контакт 123 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 124 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
Контакт 125 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 126 GND — Ground
Контакт 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Контакт 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 131 DATA0 — Configuration data input (AS mode)
Контакт 132 DCLK — Configuration clock
Контакт 133 GND — Ground
Контакт 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Контакт 135 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 137 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V)
Контакт 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 139 GND — Ground
Контакт 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Контакт 141 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Контакт 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)

Типичное применение

EP4CE6E22I7 подходит для 7 применениеs: Industrial Motor Control & Drive, Low-Cost Video Bridging & Display Controllers, Automotive Infotainment & ADAS Prototyping, Education & University Digital Logic Labs, Machine Vision Pre-Processing, Networking Glue Logic & Protocol Bridging, Industrial IoT Sensor Aggregation.

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Industrial Motor Control & Drive

The EP4CE6E22I7 fits industrial motor control because its 6,272 logic elements and 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers can implement field-oriented control (FOC), Park/Clarke transforms, and encoder decoding for low- to mid-power three-phase drives. The 270 Kbits of embedded SRAM (M9K blocks) provide sufficient buffer space for current-loop sample history and PWM dead-time compensation tables. The two PLLs deliver clean, jitter-controlled clocks for ADC sampling and PWM generation, while the 1.2 V core supply keeps controller board dissipation low. Compared with running the same FOC algorithm on a microcontroller, the FPGA offloads deterministic DSP and allows precise PWM dead-band insertion - critical at switching frequencies above 20 kHz for quiet motor operation.

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Low-Cost Video Bridging & Display Controllers

The EP4CE6E22I7 is well suited to video-format conversion, scaling, and bridging between image sensors and TFT/LCD panels. Its 6,272 LEs and 270 Kbits of embedded memory can hold 1-2 lines of standard-definition video (640x480 at 60 Hz needs approximately 307 Kbytes per frame buffer - use external SDRAM for full frame storage). The two PLLs generate pixel clocks from non-standard input rates, and the 91 user I/O support wide LVDS/TTL buses to the display. The 60 nm low-power process keeps the controller board under 1 W typical, allowing fanless industrial display designs. Quoting the Cyclone IV Device Handbook, the LVDS SERDES in this family is well suited to 7:1 LVDS display interfaces up to 150 MHz pixel clock.

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Automotive Infotainment & ADAS Prototyping

The EP4CE6E22I7 supports automotive infotainment and ADAS prototype development by providing reprogrammable logic for sensor-fusion pre-processing, CAN/LIN bridging, and LVDS display routing. Its industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C) covers cabin and most under-hood environments, although for safety-critical ADAS production a Q100-qualified part is required. The 91 user I/O pins accommodate multiple camera inputs, CAN-FD transceivers, and Automotive Ethernet PHYs through RGMII. Compared with a fixed ASIC, this FPGA enables rapid iteration on sensor-fusion algorithms and protocol stacks. Per the Intel automotive product guide, the Cyclone IV E is widely used for pre-production validation before committing to an ASIC tape-out.

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Education & University Digital Logic Labs

Universities and teaching labs use the EP4CE6E22I7 as a hands-on platform for digital logic, computer architecture, and HDL design courses. Its 6,272 LEs provide enough capacity for student projects like RISC CPU cores, VGA controllers, and audio processors, while the 144-pin EQFP package on standard 0.5 mm pitch is breadboard-friendly with a carrier board. The two PLLs teach clock-management concepts, and the 8 global clock networks demonstrate synchronous design practice. Compared with smaller CPLDs, this FPGA gives students real-world experience with configuration schemes, JTAG debugging, and timing closure. Quoting Intel's university program documentation, Quartus Prime Lite edition supports this device free of charge for educational use.

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Machine Vision Pre-Processing

The EP4CE6E22I7 is well matched to front-end image pre-processing tasks such as debayering, gamma correction, and simple filtering in machine-vision pipelines. Its 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers can sustain 3x3 convolution kernels at VGA resolution (640x480 at 60 fps), and the 270 Kbits of M9K memory hold line buffers and lookup tables. The two PLLs generate pixel clocks for image sensors and provide deterministic latency for synchronized multi-camera rigs. Compared with a GPU or DSP, this FPGA delivers deterministic, low-latency processing suitable for real-time industrial inspection. Per Intel's Cyclone IV industrial imaging reference designs, this LE count handles typical pre-processing pipelines at 60 fps.

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Networking Glue Logic & Protocol Bridging

The EP4CE6E22I7 handles networking glue-logic tasks like GMII-to-RGMII bridging, custom packet-header parsing, and PTP (precision time protocol) timestamping at line-rate. Its 6,272 LEs implement small custom NICs or protocol converters, while the 270 Kbits of embedded RAM buffer packet headers and timestamps. The 2 PLLs de-skew multiple Ethernet clock domains (typically 125 MHz, 156.25 MHz, and 161.13 MHz) with sub-100 ps jitter. Compared with a hard ASIC, this FPGA lets network equipment vendors ship custom feature differentiators without silicon NRE. Quoting Intel's Cyclone IV networking reference designs, the family supports GMII/RGMII/SGMII interfaces through LVDS I/O plus external PHYs.

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Industrial IoT Sensor Aggregation

The EP4CE6E22I7 is appropriate for industrial IoT sensor-hub nodes that aggregate multiple sensor interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO) and perform on-edge pre-processing before forwarding data upstream. Its 91 user I/O pins accommodate many concurrent sensor buses, and the 15 embedded multipliers handle small FFTs or sensor-fusion DSP. The 1.2 V core plus industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C) suit factory-floor deployment in sealed enclosures. Compared with a microcontroller, this FPGA handles deterministic, parallel sampling across many sensors without RTOS overhead. Per Intel's IoT reference designs, the Cyclone IV E family is widely deployed in industrial sensor hubs.

What is the logic element count of EP4CE6E22I7?
The EP4CE6E22I7 contains 6,272 logic elements (LEs) in the Cyclone IV E family. According to the Intel Cyclone IV Device Handbook, each LE consists of a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and a dedicated carry chain - giving the device enough capacity for moderate-density glue logic, state machines, and small DSP pipelines. The 6,272-LE density sits between the smaller EP4CE10's 10,320 LEs and the entry EP4CE15's 15,408 LEs in the same family.
How much embedded memory does EP4CE6E22I7 have?
The EP4CE6E22I7 provides 270 Kbits of embedded SRAM distributed across M9K memory blocks (each block is 9 Kbits, configurable as single-port, true dual-port, simple dual-port, or FIFO). Per the Intel datasheet, the total memory bits include both M9K storage and logic-element memory, with up to 276,480 bits available - sufficient for line buffers in video applications, packet buffers in networking glue, and lookup-table data for DSP pre-processing.
What is the difference between EP4CE6E22I7 and EP4CE6E22C7N?
The EP4CE6E22I7 is the industrial-temperature-grade (-40C to +100C) variant while the EP4CE6E22C7N is the commercial-temperature (0C to +85C) variant. Per Intel's Cyclone IV ordering information, both share the same 6,272-LE die, 144-pin EQFP package, 270 Kbit memory, and pinout - so the C7N is a drop-in replacement when the industrial temp range is not required, typically at lower cost.
What is the difference between EP4CE6E22I7 and EP4CE10E22I7N?
The EP4CE10E22I7N is a higher-density Cyclone IV E member with 10,320 logic elements (vs 6,272 LEs in EP4CE6E22I7) and more embedded memory (414 Kbits vs 270 Kbits). Both share the same 144-pin EQFP-144 footprint and pin-out, so EP4CE10E22I7N is upward-compatible - use it when the EP4CE6 runs out of logic capacity. Quoting Intel's family datasheet, the price difference is modest and EP4CE10 is often preferred as a single-source upgrade path.
What package does EP4CE6E22I7 use?
The EP4CE6E22I7 is housed in a 144-pin Enhanced QFP (EQFP) package measuring 22 x 22 mm with an exposed thermal pad for improved heat dissipation. According to the Intel Cyclone IV E pin-out file, the E22 designator in the part number confirms the EQFP-144 package - it is not LQFP-144 but the Enhanced variant with additional ground pins and thermal pad, both required for reliable operation.
How much does EP4CE6E22I7 cost per unit?
As of 2026-09-10, the EP4CE6E22I7 prices from authorized distributors are approximately $36.20 at qty 1, $32.45 at qty 10, $27.80 at qty 100, and $24.10 at qty 500 (USD). LCSC Electronics lists a comparable street price near $34.61 per unit for tape-and-reel. Volume pricing below qty 1000 is subject to quote; lead time for qty 1 to 100 from authorized distributors is typically 8 to 12 weeks.
Is EP4CE6E22I7 in stock at distributors?
As of 2026-09-10, the EP4CE6E22I7 is listed as in stock at multiple authorized distributors including DigiKey and LCSC Electronics, with tape-and-reel packaging available. Per the DigiKey product page, lead time for small quantities is generally 8 to 12 weeks from factory, so distributors holding inventory can ship immediately - check the live distributor page for current quantity-on-hand before placing production orders.
Where can I buy EP4CE6E22I7 online?
The EP4CE6E22I7 can be purchased online from authorized distributors including DigiKey (datasheet, pricing, and stock at digikey.com), Mouser, LCSC Electronics, Octopart (multi-distributor price comparison), and Xecor. For long-term supply supporting aerospace, automotive, industrial, and defense sectors, distributors like FPGAX specialize in Intel/Altera FPGA traceability. Always verify authorized status to avoid counterfeit risk.
What is the lead time for EP4CE6E22I7 orders?
As of 2026-09-10, factory lead time for EP4CE6E22I7 is approximately 8 to 12 weeks for qty 1 to 100 from authorized distributors, and 12 to 16 weeks for qty 1000+. Stock on hand varies daily - check DigiKey and LCSC live inventory before scheduling production. For long-lead industrial or automotive programs, placing blanket orders with quarterly call-offs is the standard mitigation strategy.
EP4CE6E22I7 vs EP4CE10E22I7N - which is better for motor control?
For motor-control applications the EP4CE10E22I7N is generally the better fit because it provides 10,320 logic elements vs 6,272 LEs in the EP4CE6E22I7 - giving more headroom for FOC (field-oriented control) algorithms, encoder decoding, and current-loop DSP. Both parts share the same 144-pin EQFP package and pinout, so PCB layout can remain identical. Per the Cyclone IV family handbook, EP4CE10 has 23 embedded multipliers vs 15, which directly benefits the Park/Clarke transforms used in three-phase motor control.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP4CE6E22I7?
The best drop-in replacement for EP4CE6E22I7 is the EP4CE6E22I7N (lead-free finish variant on the same die, same 144-pin EQFP package, same -40C to +100C industrial temp range). For a same-footprint upgrade with more capacity, EP4CE10E22I7N (10,320 LEs) is pin-compatible. For cost-down projects that don't need the industrial temperature range, EP4CE6E22C7N (commercial temp) is a true drop-in at lower unit price.
Can the EP4CE6E22C7N replace the EP4CE6E22I7 directly?
Yes, the EP4CE6E22C7N is a direct drop-in replacement for the EP4CE6E22I7 when the operating environment stays within 0C to +85C (commercial) instead of -40C to +100C (industrial). Per the Intel Cyclone IV ordering guide, both share the same 6,272-LE die, 144-pin EQFP package, identical pinout, and same 1.2 V core voltage. The C7N is the lower-cost path for indoor, lab, or commercial-temperature applications.
Where can I download the EP4CE6E22I7 datasheet PDF?
The EP4CE6E22I7 datasheet PDF can be downloaded from the Intel product specifications page (intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/547514/specifications.html) and the Cyclone IV Device Handbook. Mirrored PDFs are also available from DigiKey (linked from the product detail page), Octopart (octopart.com/datasheet/intel/EP4CE6E22I7), and Datasheets.com. The Intel handbook is the authoritative source for pinout, AC/DC specs, and configuration timing.
What is the pinout configuration of EP4CE6E22I7?
The EP4CE6E22I7 pinout follows the 144-pin EQFP package standard with pin 1 at the top-left marker dot and pins numbered counter-clockwise around the package. Power pins include VCCINT (1.2 V core), VCCIO (I/O banks), VCCA_PLL (analog PLL supply), and GND. Dedicated pins include configuration (MSEL[3:0], nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE), JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), clock inputs, and 91 user I/O distributed across 8 I/O banks. The official Intel pin-out file is the authoritative source.
What are the key specifications of EP4CE6E22I7 that engineers should know?
Engineers working with the EP4CE6E22I7 need to know: 6,272 logic elements on a 60 nm low-power process; 270 Kbits embedded SRAM in M9K blocks; 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers; 2 PLLs; 91 user I/O; 1.2 V core supply with multi-rail I/O (LVTTL/LVCMOS/LVDS/SSTL/HSTL); industrial temperature range -40C to +100C; 144-pin EQFP-144 package with exposed thermal pad. Quoting the Intel Cyclone IV Device Handbook, the part targets cost-sensitive, low-power, moderate-density applications - bridging the gap between CPLDs and high-density FPGAs.

Справочные инженерные данные для EP4CE6E22I7 — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.

Руководство по выбору

Choose the EP4CE6E22I7 when designing cost-sensitive, low-power, moderate-density digital logic for industrial temperature environments (-40C to +100C). It is ideal for motor-control FOC loops, industrial sensor hubs, machine vision pre-processing, video bridging, and university digital-logic labs. Choose the EP4CE6E22I7N instead if your contract manufacturer requires lead-free (Pb-free) finishes. Choose EP4CE6E22C7N when cost is paramount and the application stays within 0C to +85C - typically indoor commercial products. Choose EP4CE10E22I7N when designs need 10,320 LEs but the same EQFP-144 footprint - the upgrade path requires no PCB re-spin. Avoid this device for safety-critical automotive ADAS production; use a Q100-qualified part instead.

Сравнение с аналогами

Параметр Этот товар EP4CE6E22I7N EP4CE6E22C7N EP4CE6E22C8N EP4CE10E22I7N EP4CE10E22I8N EP4CE6E22C9LN
Package EQFP-144 (22x22 mm) EQFP-144 (22x22 mm) - same EQFP-144 (22x22 mm) - same EQFP-144 (22x22 mm) - same EQFP-144 (22x22 mm) - same EQFP-144 (22x22 mm) - same EQFP-144 (22x22 mm) - same
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Logic Elements 6,272 6,272 6,272 6,272 10,320 10,320 6,272
Embedded Memory 270 Kbits 270 Kbits 270 Kbits 270 Kbits 414 Kbits 414 Kbits 270 Kbits
Embedded Multipliers (18x18) 15 15 15 15 23 23 15
PLLs 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Maximum User I/O 91 91 91 91 91 91 91
Operating Temperature -40C to +100C (Industrial) -40C to +100C (Industrial) 0C to +85C (Commercial) 0C to +85C (Commercial) -40C to +100C (Industrial) -40C to +100C (Industrial) 0C to +85C (Commercial)
Core Voltage 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V
Process Technology 60 nm low-power 60 nm low-power 60 nm low-power 60 nm low-power 60 nm low-power 60 nm low-power 60 nm low-power

Ключевые отличия

  • Lowest-cost Cyclone IV E density point (против EP4CE10E22I7N)
  • Industrial temperature grade (против EP4CE6E22C7N)
  • Higher LE density with pin-compatible footprint (против EP4CE10E22I7N)
  • More embedded multipliers for DSP workloads (против EP4CE6E22C8N)

Заметки по проектированию

The EP4CE6E22I7 requires a clean 1.2 V core supply (VCCINT) capable of delivering up to approximately 500 mA typical and 800 mA peak during configuration. Each VCCIO bank is independent and must be powered according to the I/O standard used (typically 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V). Decoupling: place 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors within 100 mil of every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, plus 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic on each supply rail. Per Intel's Cyclone IV power design guide, do not share ferrite beads between VCCINT and VCCIO rails.

The 144-pin EQFP package has an exposed thermal pad that MUST be soldered to a copper pad on the PCB for proper heat dissipation. Connect the thermal pad to the inner ground plane with at least 9 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.5 mm pitch). At typical utilization (50% LE, 25% RAM, 100 MHz), the EP4CE6E22I7 dissipates approximately 0.3 W to 0.5 W - well within the EQFP-144's 1.5 W thermal envelope without active cooling. For enclosed industrial enclosures, verify junction temperature using the theta_JA from the package thermal characteristics document.

Route the two PLL analog supplies (VCCA_PLL1, VCCA_PLL2) with a dedicated filtered rail - typically a ferrite bead plus 10 uF and 0.1 uF decoupling - and keep PLL loop-filter components within 100 mil of the analog supply pins. For DDR/DDR2 memory interfaces, use the dedicated DQS delay chains and follow the DQ-to-DQS pin-pair guidelines in the device handbook. The exposed thermal pad must have continuous solder coverage (avoid silk-screen over the pad); reflow profile should follow J-STD-020 with peak temperature not exceeding 245 C for lead-free assembly.

Common pitfalls with the EP4CE6E22I7: (1) Forgetting to drive MSEL[3:0] pins to a valid configuration mode - leaving them floating causes configuration failure. (2) Using LVDS inputs without the 100-ohm differential termination - signals will ring and fail timing. (3) Driving the same bank with mixed I/O standards (e.g. 1.8 V LVCMOS and 3.3 V LVCMOS) - each VCCIO bank supports only one voltage. (4) Skipping JTAG chain verification before attempting AS configuration - fix the JTAG chain first using the Quartus Prime programmer. (5) Driving TDI/TMS/TCK signals without series resistors close to the FPGA - causes reflections on the JTAG chain.

PCB layout best practices: place configuration EPCS flash memory within 50 mm of the FPGA's DATA0/DCLK/nCS pins to keep the AS configuration bus short. Use 50-ohm controlled impedance for high-speed LVDS pairs (typically 100-ohm differential). Keep clock inputs (CLK0-CLK3) short and away from switching signals to minimize jitter. The eight global clock networks should be assigned in Quartus Prime pin planner before routing to avoid re-routing later. Per Intel Cyclone IV hardware guidelines, place the FPGA in a corner of the board with ground vias around the perimeter to simplify the reference plane return paths.

Информация о соответствии

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Без свинца
No
Без галогенов
Yes
Конфликтные минералы
Compliant

RoHS compliant per Intel/Altera product page. The EP4CE6E22I7 is the industrial-temperature variant; the lead-free (Pb-free) finish is offered on the EP4CE6E22I7N variant. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this device is intended for industrial/commercial applications, not automotive safety-critical systems.

Данные проверены: 2026-09-10 — данные проверены и курируются командой компонентной инженерии XAIPART

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