EP4CE6E22C9LN - Cyclone IV E FPGA 6K LEs 91 I/O 144-EQFP | Intel
MPN: EP4CE6E22C9LN ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31.5 | $31.50 |
| 10 | $28.2 | $282.00 |
| 100 | $24.75 | $2,475.00 |
| 500 | $21.4 | $10,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $18.95 | $18,950.00 |
EP4CE6E22C9LN Overview
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit whose digital logic functionality is defined after manufacturing by the end user via a hardware description language (HDL). FPGAs sit within the broader programmable logic hierarchy (CPLD -> FPGA -> SoC FPGA) and belong to the programmable logic device (PLD) family of integrated circuits. They are used to implement glue logic, custom state machines, parallel DSP, video processing pipelines, and communication protocol bridges where ASSPs cannot meet unique timing or interface requirements.
Key features of the EP4CE6E22C9LN include 270 Kbits of distributed RAM, 30 Kbits of M9K block RAM, 4 PLLs, 20 global clock networks, and support for DDR/DDR2/QDRII+ external memory interfaces via soft IP. The device supports LVDS, LVPECL, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards with hot-socketing capability for in-system programming and field upgrades. An exposed thermal pad on the EQFP-144 package provides a low-resistance thermal path for industrial temperature designs.
The Cyclone IV E architecture combines a logic array, embedded memory, embedded multipliers, and per-LAB routing into a fabric where every LAB (logic array block) contains 16 logic elements. This architecture balances logic density, DSP throughput, and power efficiency, making the Cyclone IV E series a popular low-cost alternative to ASICs in volume production from 5K to 1M logic gates.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, video surveillance IP cameras, LED video walls, handheld medical instrumentation, factory automation controllers, and embedded vision. Designers use the Quartus® Prime design suite to compile VHDL/Verilog into a bitstream loaded into the on-chip configuration memory via JTAG, AS, or PS modes.
When designing with this part, ensure the 1.2V core rail and 2.5V/3.3V I/O rail decoupling network follows Intel's reference board layout, and use the exposed pad with a thermal via array to keep junction temperature within the 100C industrial limit.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the Cyclone IV E family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for EP4CE6E22C9LN — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EP4CE6E22C9LN (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, RoHS Status, PLLs, Process Technology, Embedded Memory.
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View Datasheet →EP4CE6E22C9LN Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone® IV E |
| Device Family | EP4CE6 (Cyclone IV E) |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 6,272 |
| Configurable Logic Blocks (CLB / LAB) | 392 |
| Embedded Memory (Total) | 276,480 bits |
| Distributed RAM | 270 Kbits |
| Block RAM (M9K) | 30 Kbits (M9K blocks) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 15 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clocks | 20 |
| Maximum User I/O | 91 |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Process Technology | 60 nm |
| Package | 144-pin EQFP (EQFP-144, 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Package Style | Exposed Pad, GULL WING leads (HLFQFP) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (LEAD FREE per FindIC) |
EP4CE6E22C9LN exposed pad, gull wing leads (hlfqfp) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4CE6E22C9LN (exposed pad, gull wing leads (hlfqfp) 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 EP4CE6E22C9LN.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4CE6E22C9LN is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Video Surveillance IP Cameras, LED Video Wall Controllers, Factory Automation Controllers, Handheld Medical Instrumentation, Embedded Machine Vision.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP4CE6E22C9LN is well suited to multi-axis industrial motor control, where its 6,272 logic elements, 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers, and 4 PLLs handle field-oriented control (FOC) and space-vector PWM generation for three-phase AC drives. The 91 user I/Os comfortably interface quadrature encoders, Hall-effect sensors, current-sense ADCs, and the power-stage gate drivers across 8 mixed-voltage I/O banks. According to the Altera Cyclone IV E reference designs, the dedicated hardware multipliers deliver the GMACs needed for sin/cos/atan calculations within 1 µs loop time, and the industrial temperature grade (N-suffix) ensures reliable operation from -40C to +100C on factory floors.
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Video Surveillance IP Cameras
The EP4CE6E22C9LN supports HD IP camera video pipelines by pairing its 6,272 LEs and 276 Kbits of block RAM with soft IP such as the Altera Video and Image Processing (VIP) suite for H.264 encoding at 720p30 or MJPEG at 1080p30. The 15 hardware multipliers accelerate DCT/iDCT transforms while the 270 Kbits of distributed RAM act as line buffers between the ISP, encoder, and Ethernet MAC. Per Intel's surveillance reference designs, the DDR2 controller soft IP uses the device's embedded memory for frame buffering, and the LVDS I/O banks drive the MIPI CSI-2 sensor interface through an external bridge.
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LED Video Wall Controllers
The EP4CE6E22C9LN is widely used in commercial LED video wall receivers and sender cards, where its 91 LVDS-capable I/Os and high-speed LVDS channels drive multiple HUB75 LED panels daisy-chained at 30+ Hz refresh rates. The 4 PLLs synthesize the precise pixel clock frequencies for 1920x1080, 3840x2160, and custom LED panel resolutions, while the 276 Kbits of embedded memory buffer scan-line data between the Ethernet input and the parallel LED output. According to Altera LED display reference designs, the exposed-pad EQFP-144 package simplifies thermal management in the compact receiver-card form factor common in retail signage.
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Factory Automation Controllers
The EP4CE6E22C9LN handles Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) backplanes and protocol-bridging gateways with its mix of embedded multipliers for sensor data processing, M9K block RAM for message queuing, and 20 global clocks for deterministic multi-protocol timing. The 91 I/Os support EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and RS-485 fieldbus interfaces via soft IP cores from the Altera Qsys toolchain. According to Intel industrial reference designs, the industrial temperature grade (N-suffix) and 1.2V low-power operation reduce thermal load in sealed control cabinets, while the exposed thermal pad keeps junction temperature well below limits.
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Handheld Medical Instrumentation
The EP4CE6E22C9LN fits portable medical devices such as pulse oximeters, glucose meters, and ultrasound beamformers, where low power consumption (60nm process, 1.2V core) extends battery life while 6,272 LEs run DSP filtering and FFT processing. The 15 embedded 18x18 multipliers accelerate the FIR/IIR filter chains needed for clean ECG and SpO2 waveforms, and 4 PLLs synthesize multiple ADC sample clocks for synchronized multi-channel acquisition. Per Altera medical device whitepapers, the industrial temperature grade and lead-free EQFP-144 package meet IEC 60601-1 reliability expectations for clinical and home-care equipment.
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Embedded Machine Vision
The EP4CE6E22C9LN drives embedded vision applications such as barcode scanners, AOI inspection cameras, and ADAS driver-assistance front cameras by combining its 6,272 LEs for image preprocessing (bayer conversion, white balance, edge detection) with 15 hardware multipliers for Sobel and Laplacian kernels. The 8 I/O banks interface MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, and parallel CMOS sensors directly, while 270 Kbits of distributed RAM act as image line buffers. According to Intel's embedded vision reference designs, the DDR2 controller soft IP uses external memory for full-frame buffering, and the Nios II soft-core processor runs the application stack for object detection and barcode decode.
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Engineering reference data for EP4CE6E22C9LN — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4CE6E22C8LN | EP4CE6E22C8N | EP4CE6E22C8L | EP4CE6E22C7N | EP4CE6E22C9L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 144-pin EQFP (22x22 mm) | 144-pin EQFP (22x22 mm) - same | 144-pin EQFP (22x22 mm) - same | 144-pin EQFP (22x22 mm) - same | 144-pin EQFP (22x22 mm) - same | 144-pin EQFP (22x22 mm) - same |
| Speed Grade | C9 (fastest) | C8 (1 bin slower) | C8 | C8 | C7 (2 bins slower) | C9 (same) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (N-suffix) | Industrial (N-suffix) | Industrial (N-suffix) | Commercial | Industrial (N-suffix) | Commercial |
| Logic Elements | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 |
| Maximum User I/O | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Embedded Memory | 276,480 bits | 276,480 bits | 276,480 bits | 276,480 bits | 276,480 bits | 276,480 bits |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1) | $31.50 | ~$28.00 (estimate) | ~$28.00 (estimate) | ~$27.00 (estimate) | ~$24.00 (estimate, lowest cost) | ~$30.00 (estimate) |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest C9 speed grade in the EP4CE6E22 family (vs EP4CE6E22C8N)
- Industrial temperature grade for harsh environments (vs EP4CE6E22C9L)
- Same-family drop-in alternative with broader industrial temp support (vs EP4CE6E22C8LN)
Design Notes
Estimated: the EP4CE6E22C9LN requires four separate supply rails - 1.2V VCCINT for core logic, 2.5V VCCA_PLL for analog PLL circuits, and per-bank VCCIO rails for I/O (1.2V/1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V). Use a PI filter or ferrite bead between the 1.2V regulator output and VCCA_PLL to isolate PLL analog noise from the digital core, as recommended in the Altera Cyclone IV E device handbook. Decouple each VCCIO bank with 0.1 µF + 10 µF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the package pin.
Estimated: in a fully utilized EP4CE6E22C9LN running at 200 MHz with toggle rates near 12.5%, core power dissipation reaches approximately 0.5-0.8 W. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a 6x6 thermal via array (0.3 mm drill, 1.2 mm pitch) on the top PCB layer, connecting to an internal ground plane for spreading. Without a thermal via field, junction-to-ambient resistance (theta_JA) rises above 30 C/W and the device may throttle or fail in industrial temperature environments.
Estimated: for DDR2 memory interfaces, route the EP4CE6E22C9LN DQ/DQS traces with 50-ohm single-ended impedance, length-matched within ±25 mils (0.6 mm) within each byte group, and ±50 mils across byte groups. Use fly-by topology for the address/command bus rather than T-branch to reduce reflections above 200 MHz. Reference planes should be unbroken under the DDR2 region to maintain impedance continuity and minimize crosstalk.
Do not connect the EP4CE6E22C9LN MSEL[2:0] configuration mode pins to GND/VCC without consulting the Cyclone IV E configuration handbook - incorrect MSEL settings cause the device to fail to configure. The JTAG TCK pin must be pulled to a known logic state during power-up via a 1-10 kohm resistor to prevent spurious configuration attempts. Always re-validate timing closure when substituting a C8 or C7 speed bin in place of C9, as Quartus timing reports will change.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance and lead-free finish confirmed per FindIC package data (LEAD FREE designation). REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral statements not provided in the verified web data; marked 'unknown'. AEC-Q100 not applicable for commercial/industrial-grade FPGAs; use automotive-qualified Cyclone IV variants if required.
