EP4CE6E22C8LN - Cyclone IV E FPGA, 6K LE, EQFP-144 | Intel
MPN: EP4CE6E22C8LN ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $44.78 | $44.78 |
| 10 | $40.3 | $403.00 |
| 100 | $35.82 | $3,582.00 |
| 500 | $32.24 | $16,120.00 |
| 1,000 | $28.66 | $28,660.00 |
EP4CE6E22C8LN Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit whose digital logic function is defined after manufacturing by loading a user-supplied configuration bitstream. The device taxonomy is: FPGA -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> logic IC -> integrated circuit. Within Intel's Cyclone family, the Cyclone IV E sub-family targets high-volume, cost-sensitive applications where low static and dynamic power are required without sacrificing DSP or memory throughput.
Key features of the EP4CE6E22C8LN include 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers (up to 270 MHz) for DSP workloads, two general-purpose PLLs per device for clock synthesis and skew management, and 270 Kbit M9K block RAM distributed across 30 memory blocks. The EQFP-144 package provides an exposed thermal pad for improved heat dissipation during sustained logic activity.
The Cyclone IV E architecture uses 4-input look-up tables (LUTs), fast carry chains for arithmetic, and dedicated memory and multiplier blocks connected by a multi-level routing fabric. Static power is typically well below 100 mW in low-cost designs, while the -8 speed grade supports internal clock frequencies up to 362 MHz according to the manufacturer datasheet family.
Typical applications for the EP4CE6E22C8LN include industrial control and human-machine interface (HMI) controllers, video bridging and display aggregation, low-density communication protocol bridging (I2C, SPI, UART, I2S), LED video wall scan-and-driver cards, and portable test or instrumentation equipment where low power and a small footprint outweigh the need for high-end transceivers.
When designing with this device, plan a 4-layer PCB with continuous power and ground planes, route all global clock inputs through the dedicated PLL-driven GCLK network, and follow the Intel pin connection guidelines for unused I/O banks (tie to defined logic levels through the recommended resistor network).
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternative MPNs, and practical design notes compiled from the Intel Cyclone IV E datasheet family and current authorized distributor inventory, providing context not available from the manufacturer page alone.
Drop-in alternatives for EP4CE6E22C8LN — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →EP4CE6E22C8LN Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone IV E |
| Device Family | EP4CE6 |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 6,272 |
| Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) | 392 |
| Embedded Memory | 276,480 bits |
| M9K Memory Blocks | 30 |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 15 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Maximum User I/O | 91 |
| Package | EQFP-144 (PQFP144, 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, exposed pad) |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Speed Grade | -8 (commercial) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| RoHS Status | Lead-free (compliant) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EP4CE6E22C8LN eqfp-144 (pqfp144, 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, exposed pad) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4CE6E22C8LN (eqfp-144 (pqfp144, 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, exposed pad) 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 EP4CE6E22C8LN.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4CE6E22C8LN is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and HMI Controller, Video Bridge and Display Aggregator, Communication Protocol Bridging, LED Video Wall Scan-and-Driver Card, Portable Test and Measurement Equipment, Automotive Infotainment Auxiliary Controller.
Industrial Control and HMI Controller
The EP4CE6E22C8LN fits industrial control and HMI applications because its 6,272 logic elements and 91 user I/O pins are sufficient to host soft-core processors (Nios II/e or Nios II/f), custom state machines, and parallel display refresh logic within a single device. With 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers, designers can offload control-loop math from external MCUs and integrate PWM generation, encoder decoding, and EtherCAT slave interfaces on-chip. The 1.2 V core and low static power simplify thermal design inside sealed control cabinets.
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Video Bridge and Display Aggregator
The EP4CE6E22C8LN is well suited for video-format bridging (RGB-to-LVDS, HDMI-to-MIPI, parallel-to-MIPI-DSI) because its 270 MHz multiplier block and 30 M9K memory blocks provide the pixel-domain line buffers and arithmetic throughput needed for color-space conversion and timing generation. The 91 user I/O pins can support 18-bit color depth plus control signals to drive typical TFT LCD panels up to XGA resolution, while remaining logic capacity absorbs on-screen-display rendering and backlight management. The EQFP-144 exposed-pad package aids heat dissipation for sustained pixel-clock operation.
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Communication Protocol Bridging
The EP4CE6E22C8LN is a practical choice for multi-protocol bridges (I2C/SPI/UART/I2S/CAN) because the same device can implement several independent protocol engines in parallel with no penalty beyond logic utilization, removing the cost of stacking discrete transceiver ICs. Its 276 Kbits of embedded memory comfortably holds multi-channel FIFO buffers for protocol adaptation, and the two PLLs generate glitch-free reference clocks for downstream physical-layer chips. Designers can also add light encryption or packet-fragging logic without leaving the device.
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LED Video Wall Scan-and-Driver Card
The EP4CE6E22C8LN serves as the scan-controller on LED video wall driver cards because the 15 hardware multipliers and M9K memory blocks together provide the pixel-redistribution bandwidth required to refresh hundreds of RGB channels at high frame rates. The 91 user I/O pins fan out to multiple cascaded LED driver chains through high-speed LVDS pairs, while the two PLLs produce phase-aligned pixel clocks across cascaded cards without external clock buffers. The exposed thermal pad accommodates continuous high-utilization operation.
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Portable Test and Measurement Equipment
The EP4CE6E22C8LN supports portable test instruments (logic analyzers, basic oscilloscope front ends, bench-top protocol analyzers) by combining high I/O count with sufficient logic capacity to implement multi-channel capture state machines, simple pattern generators, and on-chip signal-conditioning IP. The Cyclone IV E architecture provides deterministic timing closure for capture sampling up to 362 MHz, while the 1.2 V core keeps battery-powered designs efficient. The EQFP-144 footprint is hand-solderable for prototype rework.
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Automotive Infotainment Auxiliary Controller
Although the EP4CE6E22C8LN is commercial-grade, its pin-compatible industrial-grade sibling EP4CE6E22I8LN enables deployment in automotive infotainment auxiliary controllers (climate HMI, rear-seat display routing, instrument-cluster data aggregation) that sit behind a sealed ECU. The device's I/O bank flexibility supports direct connection to LVDS display serializers, CAN-FD transceivers, and LIN slaves without external level translation. Designers benefit from deterministic -8 speed-grade timing for safety-relevant display paths and on-chip multipliers for audio DSP pre-processing.
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Engineering reference data for EP4CE6E22C8LN — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4CE6E22C8L | EP4CE6E22C8N | EP4CE6E22C7N | EP4CE6E22I8LN | EP4CE10E22C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | EQFP-144 | EQFP-144 - same | EQFP-144 - same | EQFP-144 - same | EQFP-144 - same | EQFP-144 - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 6,272 | 6,272 (same) | 6,272 (same) | 6,272 (same) | 6,272 (same) | 10,320 (+65%) |
| Speed Grade | -8 | -8 (same) | -8 (same) | -7 (slower, ~10% lower fMAX) | -8 (same) | -8 (same) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (same) | Commercial (same) | Commercial (same) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (same) |
| Maximum User I/O | 91 | 91 (same) | 91 (same) | 91 (same) | 91 (same) | 179 (+97%) |
| Embedded Memory | 276,480 bits | 276,480 bits (same) | 276,480 bits (same) | 276,480 bits (same) | 276,480 bits (same) | 423,936 bits (+53%) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 15 | 15 (same) | 15 (same) | 15 (same) | 15 (same) | 23 (+53%) |
| Packaging Option | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- Same silicon across all E22 EQFP-144 ordering codes, simplifying inventory (vs EP4CE6E22C7N)
- 65% more logic in the same footprint when designs grow (vs EP4CE10E22C8N)
- Pin-compatible industrial temperature option for harsh environments (vs EP4CE6E22I8LN)
Design Notes
The Cyclone IV E core (VCCINT) operates at 1.2 V and requires a decoupling network of 100 nF ceramic capacitors within 2 mm of every supply pin, plus at least one 10 uF bulk capacitor near the exposed thermal pad. VCCA (2.5 V PLL analog) must be filtered through a ferrite bead or pi-filter to keep PLL jitter within datasheet limits. Estimated: at 50% logic utilization and 100 MHz operation, the device draws approximately 200-400 mA from VCCINT; designers should size the regulator with at least 30% headroom.
Route all global clock inputs through the dedicated GCLK network via the CLK pins documented in the EQFP-144 pin-out file, keeping clock traces length-matched within 50 mil across banks feeding the same PLL. The exposed thermal pad under the package must be soldered to a continuous ground copper pour with at least 16 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.5 mm pitch) to meet the datasheet thermal resistance specification. Use a 4-layer stack-up with continuous VCC and GND planes to control return-path impedance.
A common pitfall is leaving unused I/O banks floating - per the Cyclone IV E pin connection guidelines, all unused I/O banks must be tied through the recommended resistor network to a defined logic level (typically GND through 1 kohm for inputs, no connect for outputs in disabled state). Another pitfall is choosing the wrong configuration mode; the EP4CE6E22C8LN defaults to AS (Active Serial) mode and requires a valid EPCS or EPCQ flash device to boot. JTAG-only debugging works in-circuit but the device will not boot standalone without configuration memory.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant lead-free construction per the L suffix in the ordering code. Industrial-temperature variant (I suffix) available as EP4CE6E22I8LN for harsher environments. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for this commercial-grade part.
