EP4CE10F17C6
| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Series | Cyclone® IV E |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 3 (168 Hours) |
| RoHS Status | RoHS non-compliant |
| Package / Case | 256-LBGA |
| Mfr | Intel |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ) |
| Supplier Device Package | 256-FBGA (17x17) |
| Number of I/O | 179 |
| Voltage - Supply | 1.15V ~ 1.25V |
| Number of Logic Elements/Cells | 10320 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 645 |
| Total RAM Bits | 423936 |
| Package | Tray |
| Product Status | Active |
| Conevo-Key Programmable | Not Verified |
| Base Product Number | EP4CE10 |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| Standard Package | 90 |
| ECCN | 3A991D |
| HTSUS | 8542.39.0001 |
EP4CE10F17C6 Cyclone IV E FPGA, 10K Logic Elements, 179 I/O, 256-FBGA
The EP4CE10F17C6 is a cost-optimized field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from Intel (formerly Altera), belonging to the Cyclone IV E family and fabricated on a 40nm process node. This device delivers 10,320 logic elements (LEs) organized across 645 logic array blocks (LABs), making it an ideal choice for medium-complexity digital designs requiring balanced logic density and I/O flexibility. With 179 user I/O pins housed in a 256-ball fine-line BGA package (17 x 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch), the EP4CE10F17C6 targets applications such as industrial motor control, LED display driving, network switching, medical instrumentation, and consumer electronics where low cost and reliable performance are paramount. The device supports a core operating voltage of 1.15V to 1.25V and features a maximum user I/O toggle rate of 200 MHz, ensuring robust signal integrity in demanding embedded systems.
The Cyclone IV E architecture integrates 423,936 bits (approximately 414 Kbit) of embedded RAM distributed across 46 M9K memory blocks, providing ample on-chip storage for buffers, FIFOs, and small data tables without consuming logic resources. Operating from a single 1.2V core supply with separately configurable I/O bank voltages (1.8V, 2.5V, or 3.3V), the EP4CE10F17C6 achieves exceptionally low static power consumption, typically under 100 mW for moderate designs, making it suitable for battery-powered and thermally constrained applications.
Alternative FPGA Models
1. XC3S1400A-5FG676I (Xilinx/AMD Spartan-3) - A 1.4M-gate Spartan-3 FPGA offering comparable logic density in a larger BGA package, suitable for legacy migration where Cyclone IV designs need a Xilinx-based alternative.
2. EP4CE10E22C8N (Intel Cyclone IV E) - The same 10K LE device in a 144-pin QFP package, ideal for prototyping and low-volume production where hand soldering is preferred over BGA reflow.
3. 10CL025YE144I7G (Intel Cyclone 10 LP) - A modern 25K-LE low-power FPGA in a 144-pin package that serves as a next-generation replacement with 50% lower static power and improved process technology.
4. GD32F103VCT6 (GigaDevice MCU) - For applications where FPGA flexibility is not critical, this Cortex-M3 MCU offers a low-cost microcontroller alternative with sufficient GPIO and peripheral integration to replace simple Cyclone IV logic functions.
