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EP4CE15F17C8

EP4CE15F17C8

Intel (Altera)
Higher logic capacity in the same Cyclone IV E family for designs that need more LEs while keeping toolchain and IP compatibility.
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Overview

The EP4CE15F17C8 is a high-density Cyclone IV E FPGA offering 15,408 logic elements and 504 Kb of embedded memory. This device is optimized for low-power, high-volume applications that require significant logic capacity in a compact 256-pin FBGA package.

Why Choose This Part

The Cyclone IV E architecture provides a balance of low power consumption and high logic density, making it suitable for thermally constrained enclosures. It supports a wide range of I/O standards and maintains pin-compatibility with other members of the family to allow for easy design scaling.

Applications

Industrial Ethernet Gateways
Handles complex industrial protocols like EtherCAT or PROFINET while managing high-speed I/O bridging.
Video Signal Processing
Uses its 504 Kb of RAM and dedicated multipliers for real-time scaling and filtering of video streams.
High-Speed Interface Bridging
Translates data between different signaling standards including LVDS, LVPECL, and HCSL at speeds up to 402 MHz.
Motor Control Acceleration
Implements high-frequency PWM channels and parallel processing loops for multi-axis motor synchronization.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 165
Package / Case 256-LBGA
Total RAM Bits 516096
Voltage - Supply 1.15V ~ 1.25V
Number of LABs/CLBs 963
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 256-FBGA (17x17)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 15408

Getting Started

Development is performed using Intel Quartus Prime Software, which includes the Platform Designer tool for system-on-a-programmable-chip (SoPC) implementation. Designers should utilize the JTAG interface for programming and can leverage Nios II soft-core processors for embedded control tasks.

Also Consider

EP4CE22F17C8N Intel - Offers a significant step up to 22,320 logic elements in the same footprint for expanded design requirements.
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