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EP4CE10F17C8

EP4CE10F17C8

Intel (Altera)
Lower-capacity Cyclone IV E option for designs that need fewer logic resources but still require family toolchain compatibility.
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Overview

The Intel (Altera) EP4CE10F17C8 is a lower-capacity field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from the Cyclone IV E family. It provides 10,320 logic elements and 423,936 total RAM bits, making it suitable for designs requiring moderate logic resources. This device operates from a 1.15V to 1.25V supply voltage and is housed in a 256-FBGA package.

Why Choose This Part

This FPGA provides a balance of logic resources and cost-effectiveness for designs that do not require the highest capacity FPGAs. It offers a wide range of I/O, including support for various high-speed interfaces like LVDS and LVPECL, enabling versatile connectivity. Its compatibility within the Cyclone IV E family ensures consistent design flow and toolchain usage for projects with varying resource needs.

Applications

Custom Digital Logic Prototyping
Engineers can rapidly prototype and verify custom digital logic circuits, including state machines, controllers, and data paths, using the configurable logic blocks.
Embedded System Glue Logic
It serves as flexible glue logic to interface various components within an embedded system, handling protocol translation, bus arbitration, and custom peripheral control.
Signal Processing Accelerators
With its embedded multipliers and DSP instruction support, the FPGA can accelerate specific signal processing tasks, offloading complex computations from a CPU.
Educational and Hobbyist Projects
Its moderate resource count and compatibility with the Cyclone IV E toolchain make it an accessible option for learning FPGA design and implementing hobby projects.
Low-Volume Production
For applications with moderate complexity and lower production volumes, FPGAs like the EP4CE10F17C8 offer design flexibility and quicker time-to-market compared to ASIC development.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 179
Package / Case 256-LBGA
Total RAM Bits 423936
Voltage - Supply 1.15V ~ 1.25V
Number of LABs/CLBs 645
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 256-FBGA (17x17)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 10320

Getting Started

To get started with the EP4CE10F17C8, engineers typically use Intel's Quartus Prime software suite for design entry, synthesis, place and route, and programming. Development kits like the Cyclone IV E FPGA Development Kit often provide a platform for rapid prototyping and evaluation. JTAG interfaces are used for programming and debugging the device.

Also Consider

EP4CE15F23C8N Intel (Altera) - This offers higher logic resources within the same Cyclone IV E family, ideal if the design grows beyond the EP4CE10's capacity.
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