EP4CE40U19A7N - Cyclone IV E FPGA 39.6K LE | Intel | 484-FBGA
MPN: EP4CE40U19A7N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $168.5 | $168.50 |
| 10 | $152.3 | $1,523.00 |
| 100 | $137.8 | $13,780.00 |
| 500 | $124.5 | $62,250.00 |
| 1,000 | $112.2 | $112,200.00 |
EP4CE40U19A7N Overview
A Cyclone IV E FPGA is a reprogrammable logic device belonging to the FPGA > programmable logic > semiconductor device family. Cyclone IV E devices target low-cost, high-volume applications that require moderate logic density, embedded memory blocks, embedded multipliers for DSP operations, and a flexible I/O subsystem. They are widely used as glue logic, co-processors, and I/O expanders in industrial, automotive, communications, and consumer systems.
Key features include up to 39,600 logic elements (LEs), 1,161,216 bits (113 Kbytes) of embedded SRAM, four general-purpose PLLs, 116 embedded 18x18 multipliers, and 328 maximum user I/Os. The device also integrates 66 M9K memory blocks, supports external memory interfaces including DDR/DDR2 SDRAM and QDRII SRAM, and provides configuration via standard schemes such as JTAG and Active Serial. The 484-FBGA U19 package supports industrial-grade operation from -40C to 125C junction temperature.
Architecturally, the EP4CE40 uses a look-up-table (LUT) based logic fabric combined with dedicated multiplier blocks and a configurable I/O ring. The embedded transceivers and PLLs support clock management and high-speed serial interfaces, while the I/O ring supports multiple single-ended and differential I/O standards including LVDS, SSTL, and HSTL. Power consumption is typically below 1.5 W in mid-utilization designs, depending on clock and toggle rates.
Typical applications include industrial motor control and factory automation, video processing and display controllers, automotive driver-assistance and infotainment subsystems, software-defined radio (SDR) baseband, and telecommunication line cards. The U19 package also suits designs requiring high pin count for parallel bus aggregation or external memory expansion.
A critical design consideration is power-supply sequencing - the EP4CE40 requires VCCINT, VCCIO, and VCCA_PLL rails brought up in a specific order to prevent latch-up. Decoupling must include 100 nF high-frequency caps placed within 5 mm of each power pin and bulk capacitors to support inrush current during configuration.
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View Datasheet →EP4CE40U19A7N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone IV E |
| Family | EP4CE40 |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 39,600 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 1,161,216 (113 Kbytes) |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 116 |
| M9K Memory Blocks | 66 |
| Maximum User I/O | 328 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 |
| Package | 484-ball FBGA (U19) |
| Grade | Automotive (A7 = -40C to 125C TJ) |
| Process Technology | 60 nm low-power CMOS |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Storage Temperature | -65C to +150C |
| Configuration Modes | JTAG, Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), Fast Passive Parallel (FPP) |
| External Memory Support | DDR/DDR2 SDRAM, QDRII SRAM |
| I/O Standards | LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, PCI, LVTTL, LVCMOS |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
EP4CE40U19A7N 484-ball fbga (u19) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4CE40U19A7N (484-ball fbga (u19) 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 EP4CE40U19A7N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4CE40U19A7N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Video Processing and Display Controller, Automotive Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband, Telecommunication Line Cards, Medical Imaging Equipment.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP4CE40U19A7N fits industrial motor control applications because its 39,600 logic elements and 116 embedded 18x18 multipliers implement multi-axis field-oriented control (FOC) loops at 20-50 kHz switching frequency, while the 328 user I/Os handle quadrature encoder inputs, PWM outputs to gate drivers, and parallel ADC interfaces. The A7 grade supports -40C to +125C junction operation in enclosed industrial cabinets. Designers typically pair it with TI DRV8301 three-phase gate drivers and TI ADS131A04 delta-sigma ADCs for current sensing. Compared with microcontrollers, the EP4CE40 enables deterministic latency on parallel control loops, eliminating the jitter common to interrupt-driven MCU schemes.
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Video Processing and Display Controller
For video processing and display controller applications, the EP4CE40U19A7N's 1,161,216 bits of embedded M9K memory buffer full-HD line buffers, while its 116 embedded multipliers implement 2D convolution filters and color-space conversion (YUV422 to RGB888) in real time. The 328 user I/Os drive parallel RGB or LVDS display interfaces plus camera input ports. Designers typically implement HDMI bridges via external TFP410/TFP401 transmitters and ADV7611 receivers, leaving the EP4CE40 free for pixel processing. The 484-FBGA U19 package provides sufficient ball count for 24-bit parallel video plus side-band control signals without external bus muxing.
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Automotive Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
The EP4CE40U19A7N's A7 grade (-40C to +125C junction) supports automotive ADAS applications such as surround-view image fusion and rear-camera overlay processing. Its 39,600 LEs implement image rectification, lens distortion correction, and feature extraction in real time, while 116 DSP multipliers accelerate Sobel edge detection and HOG feature calculation. The 328 I/Os aggregate four parallel camera inputs (typically BT.656 or MIPI-CSI via bridge chips). The part is not AEC-Q100 qualified, so production ADAS designs typically migrate to Cyclone V or Cyclone IV GX automotive variants. For prototyping and development fleets, the EP4CE40U19A7N provides a cost-effective platform.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband
In software-defined radio baseband applications, the EP4CE40U19A7N's 116 embedded 18x18 multipliers implement polyphase filter banks and FFT/IFFT engines supporting up to 1024-point transforms at 50-100 MSPS sample rates. The four integrated PLLs generate independent sample clocks for dual ADC/DAC pairs. The 328 user I/Os connect to TI ADS62P45 dual ADCs and DAC5682Z dual DACs in a typical 100-MHz bandwidth zero-IF receiver. Designers port CORDIC and DDC algorithms from MATLAB Simulink via Simulink HDL Coder or DSP Builder for Intel FPGAs. Compared to DSP processors, the EP4CE40 delivers 5-10x higher throughput per watt on fixed-point FIR chains.
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Telecommunication Line Cards
Telecommunication line cards use the EP4CE40U19A7N as a co-processor for packet classification, traffic shaping, and protocol conversion between T1/E1 and Ethernet interfaces. The device's 328 user I/Os aggregate four quad-port Ethernet PHYs plus a TDM backplane, while 1,161,216 embedded memory bits buffer classification tables in hardware. The four PLLs generate independent clocks for 1.544 Mbps T1, 2.048 Mbps E1, and 100 Mbps Ethernet PHYs. Designers typically pair the FPGA with a NXP QorIQ P1020 communications processor; the EP4CE40 handles fast-path forwarding while the QorIQ runs management plane code.
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Medical Imaging Equipment
Medical imaging equipment such as ultrasound front-ends and patient-monitoring displays uses the EP4CE40U19A7N for beamforming in ultrasound, digital filter chains in ECG/EEG monitors, and image preprocessing for endoscopy cameras. The 116 embedded 18x18 multipliers implement apodization and dynamic focus delay calculation at 64-channel scale, while the 39,600 LEs handle scan conversion. The 328 user I/Os aggregate multi-channel ADCs (typically TI ADS1278 24-bit octal ADCs). Although the part is not IEC 60601 qualified, its use as a prototyping platform accelerates FDA submission paths before migration to qualified Cyclone V or Arria V variants.
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Engineering reference data for EP4CE40U19A7N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4CE40U19C7N | EP4CE40U19I7N | EP4CE40F23C8N | EP4CE115F23C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-FBGA (U19) | 484-FBGA (U19) - same | 484-FBGA (U19) - same | 484-FBGA (F23) - same ball count, different I/O mapping | 484-FBGA (F23) - same ball count, different I/O mapping |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 39,600 | 39,600 | 39,600 | 39,600 | 114,480 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 1,161,216 | 1,161,216 | 1,161,216 | 1,161,216 | 3,981,312 |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 266 |
| Maximum User I/O | 328 | 328 | 328 | 240 | 240 |
| Speed Grade | A7 (-3 speed bin, fastest) | C7 (-2 speed bin) | I7 (-1 speed bin, slowest) | C8 (-1 speed bin) | C8 (-1 speed bin) |
| PLLs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Key Differentiators
- Highest speed grade in U19 footprint (-3 bin) (vs EP4CE40U19C7N)
- Maximum 328 user I/Os in 484-ball FBGA (vs EP4CE40F23C8N)
- Cost-effective mid-density with 116 multipliers (vs EP4CE115F23C8N)
Design Notes
The EP4CE40U19A7N requires three power rails: VCCINT at 1.2V for core logic, VCCIO at 1.2V-3.3V for each I/O bank, and VCCA_PLL at 2.5V for PLL analog supplies. According to the Cyclone IV Device Handbook, all rails must ramp monotonically and reach within 90% of nominal within 100 ms to prevent I/O corruption during configuration. Use a dedicated power management IC such as the Intel Enpirion EN63A0QI or TI TPS650243 for proper sequencing. Place 100 nF decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCINT pin and add 47 uF bulk capacitors at each rail entry point.
Estimated: at full logic utilization (~70% LE usage, 100 MHz toggle rate), the EP4CE40U19A7N dissipates approximately 1.2 W. The 484-FBGA U19 package has typical theta_JA of 18 C/W with a 4-layer 2 oz copper PCB and adequate airflow. At ambient 85C, junction temperature reaches 85C + 1.2 W x 18 C/W = 106.6C, well within the 125C limit. For sealed industrial enclosures without airflow, derate utilization by 20% or specify an aluminum heatsink bonded to the package top with 0.05 C/W thermal interface material.
Do not leave unused I/O pins floating - configure them as input tri-stated with internal weak pull-up enabled in the Quartus II device pin assignments. Floating I/Os can draw 50-100 uA of leakage each, totaling significant quiescent current in dense designs. Also, MSEL pins [3:0] must be tied to VCCIO or GND directly with no series resistance to define the configuration mode; floating MSEL pins cause configuration failure. Lastly, JTAG TCK and TMS require 10 kohm pull-ups to VCCIO for reliable boundary-scan operation.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product page. AEC-Q100 not qualified - A7 grade (-40C to +125C TJ) is industrial temperature range only. For automotive safety-critical applications, migrate to AEC-Q100-qualified Cyclone V or Cyclone IV GX automotive variants.
