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EP4CE22F17C6N

EP4CE22F17C6N

Intel (Altera)
Lower-to-moderate density Cyclone IV E option for designs that can trade process node and power for a different feature set and package options.
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Overview

The Intel (Altera) EP4CE22F17C6N is a Cyclone IV E series FPGA, offering 22320 logic elements and 608256 total RAM bits in a compact 256-FBGA package. It operates on a supply voltage between 1.15V and 1.25V and is suitable for designs requiring a balance of features, package size, and cost. This FPGA provides a lower-to-moderate density option for various embedded applications.

Why Choose This Part

Engineers choose this part for its balance of logic density and cost-effectiveness within the Cyclone IV E family. The 256-FBGA package offers a good pin count for I/O-intensive designs while maintaining a relatively small footprint. Its operating temperature range of 0 degrees C to 85 degrees C (TJ) makes it suitable for many industrial and commercial environments.

Applications

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Utilize the abundant logic elements for custom DSP algorithms, such as filtering, modulation, and demodulation, where parallel processing is beneficial.
Custom Control Logic
Implement complex state machines and combinatorial logic for precise control of embedded systems, enabling faster response times than software-based solutions.
Protocol Bridging and Interface Adaptation
Create flexible interfaces between different communication protocols or adapt signal levels between incompatible components, leveraging the 153 I/O pins.
Image and Video Processing Acceleration
Offload computationally intensive tasks from a host processor for real-time image manipulation, video encoding/decoding, or graphics rendering in smaller systems.
Embedded System Prototyping
Rapidly prototype and test custom digital hardware designs before committing to an ASIC or more expensive FPGA, facilitating quick design iteration.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 153
Package / Case 256-LBGA
Total RAM Bits 608256
Voltage - Supply 1.15V ~ 1.25V
Number of LABs/CLBs 1395
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 256-FBGA (17x17)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 22320

Getting Started

To get started with the EP4CE22F17C6N, use Intel Quartus Prime software for design entry, synthesis, placement, and routing. Development boards featuring Cyclone IV FPGAs are available, providing a platform for hardware development and testing. Programming is typically done via JTAG using an Intel (Altera) USB Blaster.

Also Consider

XC7A35T-1CPG236C AMD Xilinx - This Artix-7 FPGA from Xilinx provides a more modern process node and higher performance, offering an upgrade path for designs requiring more capabilities or lower power.
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