EP4CE30F19C7N - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 29K LE, FBGA-256 | Intel
MPN: EP4CE30F19C7N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78.5 | $78.50 |
| 10 | $72.4 | $724.00 |
| 100 | $65.1 | $6,510.00 |
| 500 | $58.2 | $29,100.00 |
| 1,000 | $52.8 | $52,800.00 |
EP4CE30F19C7N Overview
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device whose digital logic is configured by the user after manufacturing. FPGAs sit in the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) and bridge the gap between fixed-function ASICs and software-defined microcontrollers. Cyclone IV E belongs to the low-cost, low-power FPGA segment, providing enough logic density for parallel signal processing, custom bus interfaces, and glue-logic consolidation, while remaining inexpensive enough to displace discrete logic in production designs.
Key features of the EP4CE30F19C7N include up to 329 user I/O pins, four general-purpose PLLs, 66 dedicated hardware multipliers for DSP operations, and 594 Kbits of embedded RAM arranged in M9K blocks. The device supports multiple I/O standards including LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL, plus external memory interfaces for DDR/DDR2/QDRII SRAM. The configuration scheme is flexible, supporting JTAG, AS, PS, and FPP modes with the ability to use commodity EPCS or EPCQ serial configuration flash devices.
The Cyclone IV E architecture is built around a four-input lookup-table (LUT) logic structure with embedded memory blocks, hardware multiplier blocks, and a global/local interconnect network. The -7 speed grade denotes the fastest commercial speed bin in the Cyclone IV E family, with internal clock frequencies exceeding 400 MHz in pipelined designs and LVDS I/O rates up to 875 Mbps. The 60 nm process delivers a balance between cost, performance, and static power that has made Cyclone IV E a long-running workhorse family.
Typical applications for the EP4CE30F19C7N include industrial machine vision and motor control, video processing and display bridges, software-defined radio front-end logic, embedded control plane interfaces, and low-volume ASIC prototyping. The combination of high logic count and abundant multipliers also suits motor encoder interpolation, multi-channel ADC aggregation, and small-format video pipelines.
When designing with this FPGA, plan pin assignments for the four PLL analog supply pins (VCCA, VCCD_PLL) and place decoupling capacitors within a few millimeters of every power pin. Use the Quartus II or Intel Quartus Prime design software (free Web Edition) for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure; a JTAG header is recommended for in-system programming.
This page synthesizes Intel Cyclone IV E datasheet parameters, current distributor stock and pricing tiers, and drop-in same-package alternatives to help engineers evaluate the EP4CE30F19C7N against modern FPGA options without leaving the design cycle.
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EP4CE30F19C7N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone IV E |
| Logic Elements | 28,880 |
| Embedded Memory | 594 Kbits (M9K blocks) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 66 |
| Maximum User I/O | 329 |
| General-Purpose PLLs | 4 |
| Package | FBGA-256 (F19) |
| Speed Grade | -7 (fastest commercial) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to +85C junction) |
| Process Node | 60 nm low-power |
| Configuration Modes | JTAG, AS, PS, FPP |
| I/O Standards | LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL |
| External Memory Interface | DDR, DDR2, QDRII SRAM |
| Core Voltage | 1.0 V (typical) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
EP4CE30F19C7N fbga-256 (f19) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4CE30F19C7N (fbga-256 (f19) 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 EP4CE30F19C7N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4CE30F19C7N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control and Drive Logic, Machine Vision and Image Aggregation, Video Format Conversion and Display Bridging, Software-Defined Radio Front-End Logic, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Industrial Communication Gateways.
Industrial Motor Control and Drive Logic
The EP4CE30F19C7N suits multi-axis motor control loops where its 28,880 logic elements and 66 hardware 18x18 multipliers handle field-oriented control (FOC), PWM generation, and quadrature encoder decoding concurrently. The four general-purpose PLLs derive the high-resolution PWM carrier clocks from a single external crystal, while 329 user I/Os interface to gate drivers, current sensors, and communication buses such as RS-485, CAN, and EtherCAT. Compared with a microcontroller-only solution, the FPGA offloads deterministic control paths, freeing the MCU for supervisory tasks and HMI handling. The commercial temperature grade (0C to +85C) is suitable for cabinet-mounted industrial drives.
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Machine Vision and Image Aggregation
The EP4CE30F19C7N aggregates data from multiple CMOS image sensors in machine-vision systems, leveraging its LVDS I/O support to receive sensor data at up to 875 Mbps per pair. Embedded M9K memory blocks (594 Kbits total) buffer image lines, while hardware multipliers accelerate image-processing kernels such as Sobel, thresholding, and Bayer demosaicing. The FBGA-256 package exposes enough I/O to host 2-3 parallel image sensors plus an Ethernet or USB 3.0 bridge. Designers can pair this FPGA with an external DDR2 memory for full-frame buffering when implementing barcode scanning, optical inspection, or robotic pick-and-place guidance.
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Video Format Conversion and Display Bridging
The EP4CE30F19C7N handles real-time video bridging between MIPI, parallel CMOS, HDMI, and LVDS interfaces for displays, projectors, and embedded HMIs. Its 28,880 LEs are sufficient for color-space conversion, scaling, alpha blending, and frame-rate conversion at 1080p60. The four PLLs generate independent pixel clocks for input capture and output drive, eliminating the need for external clock generators. The commercial temperature grade suits indoor consumer and kiosk displays; for outdoor signage the industrial variant EP4CE30F19A7N should be selected instead.
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Software-Defined Radio Front-End Logic
In SDR platforms the EP4CE30F19C7N implements digital down-conversion (DDC), digital up-conversion (DUC), channelization filters, and protocol framing between high-speed ADC/DAC converters and a host processor. The 66 dedicated 18x18 multipliers execute complex FIR and half-band filters, while the four PLLs derive the ADC sampling clock from a low-jitter external reference. The 329 user I/Os expose parallel LVDS lanes for high-bandwidth data transfer to DAC/ADC chips such as the AD9122 or AD9643. Latency is deterministic because the logic is hard-wired by the FPGA fabric rather than running in software.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP4CE30F19C7N functions as an ASIC prototyping vehicle for designs targeting 50K-100K ASIC gates. The 28,880 LEs, 594 Kbits of block RAM, and 66 hardware multipliers map directly to ASIC register-transfer level (RTL) code, allowing software teams to validate firmware against a real hardware model months before ASIC tape-out. Multi-FPGA partitioning is supported through the abundant LVDS I/O, which carries inter-chip signals at gigabit rates. The commercial temperature grade is sufficient for lab benchtop emulation environments.
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Industrial Communication Gateways
The EP4CE30F19C7N serves as a multi-protocol industrial gateway, translating between EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and legacy serial fieldbuses. Its hardware multipliers accelerate CRC and checksum computation, while M9K memory blocks buffer protocol stacks. The device implements hardware timestamping using IEEE 1588 PTP thanks to the four PLLs, allowing sub-microsecond synchronization across distributed control nodes. With 329 I/Os the FPGA can host multiple isolated RS-485 ports, CAN-FD links, and a Gigabit Ethernet MAC, replacing several dedicated protocol bridges with a single device.
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Engineering reference data for EP4CE30F19C7N β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4CE30F19A7N | EP4CE30F19I7N | EP4CE30F19C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | FBGA-256 (F19) | FBGA-256 (F19) - same | FBGA-256 (F19) - same | FBGA-256 (F19) - same |
| Logic Elements | 28,880 | 28,880 | 28,880 | 28,880 |
| Speed Grade | -7 (fastest commercial) | -7 | -7 | -8 (~20% slower) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial 0C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +125C | Extended industrial | Commercial 0C to +85C |
| Embedded Memory | 594 Kbits | 594 Kbits | 594 Kbits | 594 Kbits |
| 18x18 Multipliers | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Maximum User I/O | 329 | 329 | 329 | 329 |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Highest Cyclone IV E speed grade (-7) available in FBGA-256 (vs EP4CE30F19C8N)
- Commercial temperature rating with industrial drop-in flexibility (vs EP4CE30F19A7N)
- Mid-density Cyclone IV E sweet spot (vs EP4CE15F17C7N)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 50% logic utilization and 200 MHz operation, the EP4CE30F19C7N core draws approximately 0.5-0.8 A from a 1.0 V supply (per the Cyclone IV Device Handbook PowerPlay estimator). Decouple every VCCINT pin with a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic placed within 3 mm of the ball, and add a 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic per voltage rail. The four PLL analog supplies (VCCA, VCCD_PLL) require their own filtered nets with ferrite beads or Pi filters; sharing them with digital VCC introduces jitter.
The FBGA-256 package uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch on a 17 mm x 17 mm body, requiring microvia or sub-65 um trace/spacing PCB fabrication on at least 4 layers. Assign signal layers to inner layers (L2, L3) and use the outer layers for component-side escape routing and a continuous ground pour. Match LVDS pairs to within 0.5 mm length tolerance and target a 100 ohm differential impedance; use an 8-mil trace width over a 4-mil dielectric on standard FR-4 stackups.
Assign all configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL[3:0], nCE, nCEO) according to the desired configuration mode. For active serial (AS) mode, connect MSEL[3:0] to 3.3 V through 10 kohm pull-ups and route the EPCS or EPCQ serial flash CS/DATA/CLK signals as short as possible. Include a JTAG header (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO with 10 kohm pull-ups) on every board for in-system programming, even if the production configuration uses AS mode.
Cyclone IV E I/O banks have a per-bank VCCIO requirement; mixing SSTL and LVCMOS in the same bank violates setup and can damage the bank. Always group I/O standards by bank and provide the correct VCCIO for each. Avoid driving nCONFIG low during operation; doing so reconfigures the device and loses volatile state. Finally, do not exceed the maximum LVDS data rate per pin; the Cyclone IV E maximum is 875 Mbps in -7 speed grade, dropping to 640 Mbps in -8.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Intel Cyclone IV E material declaration. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications consult Intel automotive-grade Cyclone IV variants. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in available datasheets.
