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EP4CE55F23C8

EP4CE55F23C8

Intel (Altera)
Smaller Cyclone IV E device with fewer logic resources for lower-cost or lower-power designs while remaining in the same family and toolchain.
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Overview

The Intel (Altera) EP4CE55F23C8 is a Cyclone IV E FPGA, offering 55,856 logic elements and 2,396,160 total RAM bits. It provides a balance of logic resources and power efficiency for cost-sensitive or power-constrained designs. This device operates from a 1.15V to 1.25V supply.

Why Choose This Part

This FPGA offers a cost-effective solution for designs requiring custom logic without the extensive resources of larger FPGAs, while maintaining compatibility with the Cyclone IV E family toolchain. Its 0.5 uA shutdown current allows for power-optimized designs. The broad operating temperature range of 0 degrees C to 85 degrees C (TJ) makes it suitable for standard industrial and commercial environments.

Applications

General Purpose Logic Replacement
Utilizing its 55,856 logic elements for consolidating multiple discrete logic components into a single, reconfigurable device, reducing BOM cost and board space.
Custom Digital Interfaces
Implementing non-standard communication protocols or bridging different interface standards using its 324 I/O pins, supported by JTAG, I2C, SPI, and UART peripherals.
Signal Processing in Embedded Systems
Performing real-time digital signal processing tasks, such as filtering or data manipulation, within embedded applications that require moderate computational capabilities.
Low-Cost Prototyping
Serving as a flexible platform for developing and testing custom digital circuits and algorithms, leveraging its reconfigurability to accelerate design iterations.
Industrial Control
Integrating control logic for industrial automation systems where custom timing, sequencing, and moderate I/O counts are required.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 324
Package / Case 484-BGA
Total RAM Bits 2396160
Voltage - Supply 1.15V ~ 1.25V
Number of LABs/CLBs 3491
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 484-FBGA (23x23)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 55856

Getting Started

To begin development with the EP4CE55F23C8, engineers typically use Intel Quartus Prime software for design entry, synthesis, and place-and-route. Evaluation boards featuring Cyclone IV E devices are available from Intel and third-party vendors. Debugging and programming are commonly performed via the JTAG interface.

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