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EP4CE6F17C8N

ALTEP4CE6F17C8N

Altera
Cyclone® IV E Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 179 276480 6272 256-LBGA
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Overview

The Altera EP4CE6F17C8N is a Cyclone IV E series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) featuring 6,272 Logic Elements and 276,480 total RAM bits. This device offers a flexible platform for implementing custom digital logic and processing tasks. It is designed for applications requiring reconfigurable hardware.

Why Choose This Part

This FPGA provides a robust and flexible solution for creating custom digital hardware. Its Cyclone IV E architecture offers a balance of logic resources and performance, making it suitable for a wide range of designs. The high number of logic elements allows for complex circuit implementations.

Applications

General Purpose Digital Design
Implementing custom digital logic circuits, state machines, and interfaces for various embedded systems.
Prototyping and Algorithm Acceleration
Quickly prototyping new designs and offloading computationally intensive tasks from microcontrollers to dedicated hardware.
Signal Processing
Handling real-time signal processing algorithms using its reconfigurable logic fabric.
Interface Bridging
Connecting incompatible interfaces or customizing communication protocols using programmable I/O.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 179
Package / Case 256-LBGA
Total RAM Bits 276480
Voltage - Supply 1.15V ~ 1.25V
Number of LABs/CLBs 392
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 256-FBGA (17x17)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 6272

Getting Started

To get started with the EP4CE6F17C8N, engineers typically use Intel's Quartus Prime software suite for design entry, synthesis, and place-and-route. Development kits, such as the DE10-Lite, can provide a convenient platform for initial prototyping and experimentation. Programming is usually done via JTAG.

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