EP4CE15E22C6N - 15,408-Cell Cyclone IV E FPGA | Intel
MPN: EP4CE15E22C6N ✓ NakahandaEP4CE15E22C6N Ulas
A field-programmable gate array is a semiconductor whose digital logic, interconnect, and I/O behavior are configured after manufacture. An FPGA belongs to the programmable-logic hierarchy, alongside CPLDs, and provides a higher level of parallelism than a fixed-function logic IC. This makes the EP4CE15E22C6N suitable for control logic, interface conditioning, signal processing, protocol bridging, and embedded test systems where deterministic hardware timing is valuable.
The device provides 15,408 logic cells organized into 963 CLBs, together with 81 I/O in a 144-pin package. Its listed maximum frequency is 472.5 MHz, making it suitable for moderately clocked control, acquisition, and communication designs. The E22 designation identifies the device configuration associated with this ordering part number, while the C6 suffix identifies the particular speed and temperature grade encoded by the manufacturer ordering code.
The exposed-pad EQFP construction provides a direct thermal path from the FPGA to the PCB. Thermal performance still depends on the size and conductivity of the copper beneath and around the exposed pad, as well as the airflow and ambient conditions. Decoupling, routing, and clock distribution remain central design concerns because the device combines numerous programmable logic resources with a large pin count.
Typical applications include industrial control and automation, embedded instrumentation, communication interfaces, general-purpose digital signal processing, and FPGA-based educational or prototyping systems. Its combination of logic capacity, I/O availability, and a 472.5 MHz listed maximum frequency supports designs that require parallel datapaths, flexible protocol handling, or hardware-assisted decision logic.
For a new board, use the manufacturer pin-assignment and power-supply guidance when defining the footprint and plane connections. Treat the exposed pad as both a thermal feature and a PCB-layout feature, and validate every configuration, I/O standard, and timing constraint against the device documentation before fabrication.
This product record combines the exact ordering-code attributes, package information, I/O count, logic resources, and frequency data into an engineering-focused reference. It also identifies pin-compatible alternatives, highlights qualification questions, and provides practical guidance for thermal management, decoupling, and design-in validation.
Mga alternatibo na pwedeng ilagay na EP4CE15E22C6N — parehas na package, pin-to-pin na katugmang. Hindi kasama ang mga bahagi ng iba't-ibang package na nangangailangan ng pagpapaayos ng PCB.
Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok EP4CE15E22C6N (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa Package, Speed Grade.
EP4CE15E22C7N
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EP4CE10E22A7N
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EP4CE15E22C6N Mga Pinakamataas na Rating at Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | Cyclone IV E field-programmable gate array |
| Logic Cells | 15,408 cells |
| Configurable Logic Blocks | 963 CLBs |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 472.5 MHz |
| I/O Count | 81 I/O |
| Total Pin Count | 144 pins |
| Volte ng Pagbibigay | 1.2 V |
| Packhaging | 144-pin EQFP exposed-pad package |
| Package Body Size | 22 x 22 mm |
| Lead Pitch | 0.50 mm |
| Uri ng Pagpapasok | Surface mount |
| Lead-Free Status | Lead-free |
| Delivery Packaging | Tray |
| Logic Blocks Listed in Secondary Specification | 47 logic blocks |
| Logic Elements Listed in Secondary Specification | 51,609 logic elements |
Gabay sa Pin Configuration ng EP4CE15E22C6N 22 x 22 mm
Pin configuration para sa EP4CE15E22C6N (22 x 22 mm package). Kasama sa digital IC na ito ang GPIO, mga communication interface (UART, SPI, I2C), at mga power pin. Sumangguni sa datasheet ng manufacturer para sa mga alternatibong function ng pin at mga opsyon sa configuration. Mahalaga para sa disenyo ng embedded system at PCB layout.
Wala ng detalyadong pinout data na magagamit para sa EP4CE15E22C6N.
Sumangguni sa datasheet para sa buong pin configuration.
Tipikal na mga Gamit
EP4CE15E22C6N ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: Industrial Control and Automation, Communication Interface and Protocol Bridging, Signal Processing and Instrumentation, Data Acquisition and Test Equipment, Embedded Networking and Edge Gateways, Education, Prototyping, and Programmable Logic.
Industrial Control and Automation
The EP4CE15E22C6N fits industrial control logic that coordinates sensors, actuators, interlocks, and machine timing. Its 15,408 logic cells and 963 configurable logic blocks provide parallel hardware for state machines, protocol handling, and safety interlocks, while 81 I/O support board-level connections. The 472.5 MHz listed maximum frequency is useful for deterministic control pipelines. Design the implementation around the exact C6 grade, 1.2 V core supply, 144-pin exposed-pad footprint, and manufacturer-specified I/O standards. Validate timing margin, operating-temperature requirements, and industrial qualification before deployment.
Inirekomenda
Communication Interface and Protocol Bridging
The EP4CE15E22C6N is suitable for parallel protocol conversion, frame assembly, buffering, and interface isolation between systems operating at different clock rates. Its 15,408 logic cells can support multiple concurrent channels, and the 472.5 MHz listed maximum frequency provides substantial timing margin for synchronous datapaths. The 81 available I/O are useful for legacy parallel buses and control signals. Because the device has 144 physical pins, PCB planning must account for the exposed-pad thermal connection and all required power rails. Timing closure should use the C6 device speed grade and the selected I/O standards.
Inirekomenda
Signal Processing and Instrumentation
The EP4CE15E22C6N can implement parallel digital filtering, correlation, sampling-path control, timing generation, and acquisition instrumentation. Its 963 configurable logic blocks and 15,408 logic cells allow several fixed-point datapaths to operate concurrently, while the listed 472.5 MHz maximum frequency supports demanding synchronous processing. The FPGA can also coordinate multiple converters through its 81 I/O. Use the exact C6 timing constraints and I/O voltage standards during implementation, and account for clock jitter, converter latency, and deterministic routing. A controlled PCB layout is particularly important when analog, digital, and clocking functions share the same board.
Inirekomenda
Data Acquisition and Test Equipment
The EP4CE15E22C6N is well suited to FPGA-based acquisition, pattern generation, and automated test systems because 15,408 logic cells can run parallel channel logic and the 81 I/O simplify interface with external converters, memories, and test fixtures. Its 472.5 MHz listed maximum frequency supports high-rate sampling control and timing generation. Designers should partition timing-critical paths, constrain clocks and I/O standards, and reserve logic for calibration and data movement. The 144-pin exposed-pad package requires a thermal-aware land pattern and adequate copper around the device to avoid performance shifts from elevated junction temperature.
Inirekomenda
Embedded Networking and Edge Gateways
The EP4CE15E22C6N can handle packet formatting, buffering, concurrency control, and hardware-assisted protocol processing in embedded network equipment. The 963 configurable logic blocks allow parallel packet-level operations, while 81 I/O support local data buses and control interfaces. Its 472.5 MHz listed frequency is suitable for moderately high-rate line-rate processing when the selected design meets timing closure. The 1.2 V core rail and 144-pin exposed-pad package demand careful power-plane and thermal design. Firmware and logic should be divided so that configuration access, diagnostics, and network traffic do not interfere with critical timing paths.
Inirekomenda
Education, Prototyping, and Programmable Logic
The EP4CE15E22C6N provides enough programmable logic for instructional processors, interface experiments, digital design projects, and portable prototyping systems. With 15,408 logic cells, 963 configurable logic blocks, and 81 I/O, it allows students or engineers to combine soft processors, counters, state machines, and memory interfaces in one design. The 472.5 MHz listed maximum frequency provides a useful performance ceiling for timing exercises. Developers should start with a simple pin-constrained design, add clocking and reset structure early, and reserve logic for debugging. The exposed-pad footprint and required 1.2 V supply should be reproduced exactly from the manufacturer package and power guidance.
Inirekomenda
Buod ng mga Inirekomendang Produkto
Impormasyon ng Talumpati sa Engineering for EP4CE15E22C6N — ikabit, gabay sa disenyo, at impormasyon ng pagsunod sa kautusan.
Paunawang Hanapin
Ikabit sa Mga Alternatibo
| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | EP4CE15E22C7N | EP4CE15E22C8N | EP4CE15E22I7N | EP4CE10E22A7N | EP4CE10E22I7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 144-pin EQFP exposed-pad package | 144-pin EQFP exposed-pad package - same | 144-pin EQFP exposed-pad package - same | 144-pin EQFP exposed-pad package - same | 144-pin EQFP exposed-pad package - same | 144-pin EQFP exposed-pad package - same |
| Device Family | Cyclone IV E | Cyclone IV E | Cyclone IV E | Cyclone IV E | Cyclone IV E | Cyclone IV E |
| Supply Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V |
| Package Body Size | 22 x 22 mm | 22 x 22 mm | 22 x 22 mm | 22 x 22 mm | 22 x 22 mm | 22 x 22 mm |
| Lead Pitch | 0.50 mm | 0.50 mm | 0.50 mm | 0.50 mm | 0.50 mm | 0.50 mm |
| Ordering Grade Suffix | C6 | C7 | C8 | I7 | A7 | I7 |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Direct E22 package compatibility (kumpara saEP4CE15E22C7N)
- Native 15,408-cell EP4CE15 resource class (kumpara saEP4CE10E22A7N)
- Three-speed-grade alternatives in the same footprint (kumpara saEP4CE15E22C8N)
- 81 I/O with a listed 472.5 MHz maximum frequency (kumpara saEP4CE15E22I7N)
Talaan ng Disenyo
Treat the exposed pad as a mandatory thermal and electrical feature of the 144-pin EQFP footprint. Connect it according to the manufacturer power architecture and use a generous, uninterrupted copper region beneath the device with multiple thermal vias where permitted. Keep heat-generating components away from the pad, preserve airflow over the package, and verify that the final PCB stack-up and enclosure meet the device's junction-temperature limit. Package size alone does not establish acceptable operating temperature.
Implement the supply network from the manufacturer power-guidance schematic rather than copying a generic 144-pin footprint. Place the required bulk and high-frequency decoupling capacitors at the associated package pins, keep the 1.2 V core rail and auxiliary rails on compatible layers, and minimize loop area between each capacitor and the device. Confirm the exposed-pad connection, solder-mask definition, paste pattern, and package tolerances against the official land-pattern drawing before releasing artwork.
Reserve the FPGA's clock inputs and configuration pins according to the ordering-specific pin table, and establish the board-level clock topology before assigning arbitrary user I/O. Keep sensitive or high-speed routing short, provide return paths, and separate clocks from high-current switching nodes. Because the package contains 144 pins, use the manufacturer pin table to avoid misreading exposed-pad-related numbering or assigning power-bank pins as ordinary user I/O.
Do not treat EP4CE15E22C6N, EP4CE15E22C7N, and EP4CE15E22C8N as interchangeable solely because the package is identical. The C6, C7, and C8 suffixes encode different ordering grades. Before substitution, confirm the required speed grade, temperature grade, qualification target, lifecycle status, and timing margin. Likewise, do not approve an EP4CE10-based alternative without checking that the lower logic capacity still satisfies the complete design and that the bitstream and timing constraints remain valid.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
The component listing identifies EP4CE15E22C6N as lead-free. RoHS, REACH, halogen-free, conflict-minerals, and automotive-qualification status were not established for the exact ordering part number.
