EP4CE22F17I7N - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 22K LE, 256-FBGA | Intel
MPN: EP4CE22F17I7N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69.44 | $69.44 |
| 10 | $62.5 | $625.00 |
| 100 | $55.55 | $5,555.00 |
| 500 | $48.61 | $24,305.00 |
| 1,000 | $43.4 | $43,400.00 |
EP4CE22F17I7N Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated hard IP such as memory blocks and multipliers. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) -> CPLDs/FPGAs -> digital logic ICs -> semiconductors. Unlike an ASIC, an FPGA's function is defined after manufacture by loading a configuration bitstream into SRAM cells, enabling rapid prototyping and field upgrades.
Key features of the EP4CE22F17I7N include up to 22,320 logic elements, 594 Kbits (76 Kbits M9K + 4 Mbits of total) of embedded RAM arranged in M9K blocks, 66 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP operations, four general-purpose PLLs, and a hard memory controller. The 256-pin FBGA package supports high-speed LVDS signaling and offers ample I/O bandwidth for parallel interfaces, video, and embedded processing pipelines.
Architecturally, Cyclone IV E devices use a sea-of-LABs fabric with 8-input adaptive logic modules (ALMs), each containing two combinational adaptive LUTs and two registers. The device integrates embedded transceivers-free, low-cost I/O, multi-standard support (LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, PCI Express soft IP), and a dedicated AES encryption block for secure configuration bitstream loading. Configuration modes include JTAG, AS, PS, and FPP.
Typical applications for this FPGA include industrial motor control, video surveillance and image processing, low-cost ASIC prototyping, embedded vision, automotive driver-assistance pre-processing, communications protocol bridging, and test & measurement instrumentation. Designers frequently pair the EP4CE22F17I7N with external DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM, QDR II+ SRAM, and LVDS-interfaced ADCs/DACs.
When designing with this part, pay attention to power sequencing: the 1.2 V core and PLL analog supply must ramp before or simultaneously with I/O banks to avoid latch-up. Use the Quartus Prime design software for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure; the EP4CE22 family is supported by both the Quartus Prime Lite (free) and Standard editions.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in replacement options within the Cyclone IV E family, and practical design notes not aggregated on a single manufacturer or distributor page.
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EP4CE22F17I7N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone IV E |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 22,320 |
| Embedded Memory | 608,256 bits (594 Kbits) |
| Embedded Memory Blocks | 66 M9K blocks |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 66 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 153 |
| General-Purpose PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 |
| Process Technology | 60 nm low-power CMOS |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.2 V (typical); 1.0 V operation supported |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C), I7 grade |
| Package | 256-ball FBGA (F17) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Mode | JTAG, Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), Fast Passive Parallel (FPP) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
EP4CE22F17I7N 256-ball fbga (f17) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4CE22F17I7N (256-ball fbga (f17) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP4CE22F17I7N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4CE22F17I7N is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Video Surveillance / Image Processing, ASIC Prototyping, Communications Protocol Bridging, Test & Measurement Instrumentation, Automotive Driver-Assistance Pre-Processing, LED Display & Signage Controllers.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP4CE22F17I7N fits industrial motor control because its 22,320 logic elements and 66 18x18 hardware multipliers support field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms, space-vector PWM, and encoder interfaces simultaneously. Industrial servo drives typically require 10-20K LEs for the control loop, leaving headroom for safety logic and CANopen/EtherCAT communication. The 256-FBGA package provides 153 user I/Os, sufficient for parallel ADC sampling of three-phase currents at 50 kSPS, plus isolated gate-driver PWM outputs and incremental encoder inputs.
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Video Surveillance / Image Processing
The EP4CE22F17I7N suits entry-level video surveillance and image preprocessing with its 594 Kbits of embedded M9K memory and 66 hardware multipliers for 2D convolution and Sobel edge detection. The device can ingest a 720p DVP/ITU-R BT.656 video stream and run motion-detection pipelines at 30-60 fps without an external DSP. The 256-FBGA package's 153 I/Os accommodate parallel sensor interfaces and DDR2 SDRAM controllers (via soft IP) for frame buffering, enabling compact IP-camera designs with on-FPGA analytics.
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ASIC Prototyping
The EP4CE22F17I7N provides a high-fidelity prototyping platform for ASIC RTL verification, with 22,320 LEs emulating approximately 2-3 million ASIC gates when accounting for 4-6x LUT-to-gate ratio. The 256-FBGA package exposes 153 I/Os for connecting to testbench ASIC pad models, and the 4 PLLs allow ASIC clock-domain emulation with controllable skew. Quartus Prime supports industry-standard Verilog/VHDL simulation flows and time-domain switching for multi-clock ASIC verification.
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Communications Protocol Bridging
The EP4CE22F17I7N handles protocol bridging between industrial buses (PROFIBUS, Modbus, CAN, SPI, UART, I2C) and Ethernet thanks to its abundant logic resources and 153 I/Os. Industrial protocol gateways typically need 8-15K LEs for stack processing plus MAC/PCS logic; the EP4CE22 leaves 30-40% headroom for application-layer processing. LVDS support at up to 840 Mbps per pair enables connection to high-speed LVDS-based ADCs or inter-FPGA links in modular systems.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation
The EP4CE22F17I7N fits portable test and measurement instruments with its 66 hardware multipliers accelerating FFT/IFFT, FIR filtering, and digital modulation/demodulation. The 594 Kbits of block RAM stores sample buffers and windowing coefficients, while the 4 PLLs generate precise sample clocks for 16-bit ADCs at 100+ MSPS. Industrial-grade temperature range (-40C to +100C) supports outdoor or factory-floor deployments where consumer FPGAs would fail.
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Automotive Driver-Assistance Pre-Processing
Although the EP4CE22F17I7N itself is industrial-grade (I7 suffix), designers select it as a low-cost pre-processor for ADAS sensor fusion in development platforms. Its 22,320 LEs handle radar FFT preprocessing, ultrasonic sensor timestamping, and CAN-FD bus arbitration simultaneously. The 153 I/Os accept 4-8 ultrasonic channels plus LVDS radar data streams. For production, designers migrate to the pin-compatible automotive-grade EP4CE22F17A7N (AEC-Q100) without PCB changes.
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LED Display & Signage Controllers
The EP4CE22F17I7N drives large LED video walls and signage controllers with its abundant logic for hub75 chain multiplexing and color-space conversion pipelines. 594 Kbits of M9K memory buffers 1-2 scan lines of video at 32-bit depth, and 153 I/Os multiplex to 8-12 parallel hub75 data channels. The industrial temperature grade ensures reliable operation in outdoor or semi-outdoor enclosures where display cabinets experience thermal cycling.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4CE22F17C7N | EP4CE22F17C8N | EP4CE22F17A7N | EP4CE22F17I7 | EP4CE15F17I7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 256-FBGA (F17) | 256-FBGA (F17) - same | 256-FBGA (F17) - same | 256-FBGA (F17) - same | 256-FBGA (F17) - same | 256-FBGA (F17) - same |
| Logic Elements | 22,320 | 22,320 | 22,320 | 22,320 | 22,320 | 15,408 |
| Embedded Memory | 594 Kbits | 594 Kbits | 594 Kbits | 594 Kbits | 594 Kbits | 516 Kbits |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 56 |
| Maximum User I/O | 153 | 153 | 153 | 153 | 153 | 153 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40C to +100C | Commercial 0C to +85C | Commercial 0C to +85C | Automotive -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100) | Industrial -40C to +100C | Industrial -40C to +100C |
| Speed Grade | 7 | 7 | 8 (faster) | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Estimated Unit Price (qty 1) | $69.44 | Lower (commercial grade) | Similar / slightly higher | Higher (AEC-Q100) | Similar | Lower (reduced LE) |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade in a low-cost Cyclone IV E (vs EP4CE22F17C7N)
- Faster speed grade option in same package (vs EP4CE22F17C8N)
- Automotive-grade migration path (vs EP4CE22F17A7N)
Design Notes
The EP4CE22F17I7N requires multiple supply rails: VCCINT (1.2 V core), VCCA (2.5 V PLL analog), VCCD_PLL (1.2 V PLL digital), and per-bank VCCIO (1.2/1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V). Power sequencing per Cyclone IV Device Handbook: VCCINT and VCCA must ramp together, and VCCIO banks must not exceed VCCINT by more than 0.4 V during ramp-up to avoid latch-up. Use a dedicated power supervisor (e.g., TPS3808 or ADM1085) to enforce sequencing, especially in hot-swap or battery-tolerant designs.
The 256-ball FBGA has 1.0 mm pitch - escape routing requires 4-6 layer PCB with 0.2-0.3 mm laser micro vias or 0.4 mm via-in-pad for BGA fanout. Per Cyclone IV Device Handbook pin connection guidelines, decouple every VCCINT and VCCIO pin with a 0.1 uF X7R capacitor placed within 100 mils of the supply ball. Use a continuous power plane on an inner layer for VCCINT and stitch VCCIO with vias around the BGA perimeter.
Estimated: Differential LVDS pairs require matched-length routing within 50 mils and 100-ohm differential impedance; the 256-FBGA allows up to 68 LVDS channels. Dedicated clock inputs (CLK0-CLK15) should be routed on inner stripline layers with via counts minimized; reference CLK inputs to global clock network pins only for best skew performance. JTAG chain signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) need 4.7 kohm pull-ups on TCK/TMS/TDI per the configuration handbook.
Do not leave nCONFIG, nSTATUS, or CONFIG_DONE floating - tie nCONFIG to VCCA through a 4.7 kohm pull-up, and nSTATUS/CONFIG_DONE need 10 kohm pull-ups to VCCA. Failure to pull these up can cause intermittent configuration failures or JTAG chain lockups. Also, CONF_DONE pin must not be driven externally during configuration; use a 10 kohm pull-up to VCCIO of the bank it resides in.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Altera/Intel product page; AEC-Q100 qualification available only on the A7 automotive variant (EP4CE22F17A7N). The I7 grade is industrial (-40C to +100C), not automotive.
