EP4CE75F23C8L - Cyclone IV E FPGA 75,408 LE | Altera
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EP4CE75F23C8L Overview
What is an FPGA? A field-programmable gate array is an integrated circuit whose logic fabric can be reconfigured after manufacturing. FPGAs contain programmable logic blocks, configurable routing, and embedded memory, enabling engineers to implement digital circuits in hardware without a fixed ASIC mask. In the device hierarchy, an FPGA is a programmable logic device within the broader integrated circuit family, and Cyclone IV E is Altera's low-cost 60 nm FPGA family. This reconfigurability makes FPGAs valuable for prototyping, low-to-mid volume production, and applications that require field updates or algorithmic changes after deployment.
Key verified characteristics include 60 nm technology, a 1.2 V core supply voltage, and a maximum clock frequency of 362 MHz. The device provides 2,810,880 RAM bits for on-chip FIFOs and line buffers, 292 user I/O pins for interfacing with peripherals, and 4,713 CLBs as reported by FindIC. These resources support logic-intensive designs in industrial automation, video processing, wired communications, and test equipment. The 484-ball FBGA package gives designers a high pin-count option while keeping the 23 x 23 mm body compatible with compact mezzanine and main-board layouts.
Cyclone IV E uses a memory-rich fabric with dedicated clock management and I/O buffers, though the exact PLL count, configuration options, and supported I/O standards should be confirmed from the manufacturer datasheet because the verified snapshot does not include those details. The F23 package enables dense PCB routing while maintaining a manageable solder-ball pitch for mainstream assembly processes. Because the fabric is based on 60 nm technology, static power is higher than modern FinFET FPGAs, but the device remains widely used where Cyclone IV tool-chain maturity, low cost, and established IP availability are priorities.
Typical applications include industrial motor-control panels with PWM generation and encoder decoding, real-time video pipelines requiring line buffering and image filtering, protocol bridging in Ethernet edge devices, and medical or laboratory instruments that need deterministic signal acquisition. The 75k logic-cell capacity and 292 user I/O allow one FPGA to replace multiple discrete logic and fixed-function bridge chips, reducing part count and system power. The device also appears frequently in university and research boards because of mature Intel/Altera design flow support.
A key design consideration is that FPGAs must load their configuration bitstream at power-up. An active serial configuration device such as EPCS or EPCQ flash must be connected to the dedicated configuration pins, and the 1.2 V core requires clean decoupling over the full power pin set. Plan the power tree and pin assignments before layout to avoid ground bounce on simultaneous switching outputs and to preserve signal integrity on the high-speed I/O banks.
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| Series | Cyclone IV E |
| Type | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Number of Logic Elements | 75408 |
| Number of CLBs/LABs | 4713 |
| Total RAM Bits | 2810880 bits |
| Number of User I/O | 292 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 362 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Technology | 60 nm |
| Package Type | 484-ball FBGA (23 x 23 mm) |
| Terminal Count | 484 |
| Ball Pitch | 1 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lifecycle | Active (orderable from distributors) |
EP4CE75F23C8L 484-ball fbga (23 x 23 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4CE75F23C8L (484-ball fbga (23 x 23 mm) 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 EP4CE75F23C8L.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4CE75F23C8L is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and Motor Drive, Video and Image Processing Pipeline, Wired Ethernet Edge Bridge, Medical Device Interface, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, IoT Edge Gateway and Aggregator.
Industrial Control and Motor Drive
EP4CE75F23C8L fits industrial control boards because 75,408 logic elements provide enough fabric for multi-axis PWM generation, encoder decoding, and safety logic without an external MCU in many designs. With 292 user I/O, you can interface directly to gate-driver optocouplers, isolated ADCs, and incremental encoders while preserving headroom for a soft-core processor. The 1.2 V core lowers switching power compared to older 1.5 V FPGAs, which simplifies thermal design inside crowded IP20 enclosures. A common topology places EP4CE75F23C8L on the main control card, with external RS-485 transceivers and EtherCAT ASIC companion parts handling real-time networking. Because Cyclone IV E is not automatically AEC-Q100 qualified, use industrial-temperature-screened ordering variants for extended environments; verify the exact temperature range from the device datasheet.
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Video and Image Processing Pipeline
EP4CE75F23C8L can implement video timing, image scaling, and simple filtering tasks with 75,408 logic elements and 2,810,880 RAM bits. The embedded memory is useful for line buffers, while external DDR memory can be controlled by a soft controller for frame buffering. Its 292 user I/O allow 16/24-bit parallel video buses, LVDS camera inputs if supported, and display interfaces. A representative design receives a camera sensor, converts raw Bayer data, performs debayering and gamma correction in logic, then writes the resulting frame to DDR2 through an Altera memory controller IP. The FPGA's 60nm process and 1.2V core permit moderate clock rates, adequate for 1080p30 processing when optimized. Verify the exact numbers of I/O and supported standards from the Cyclone IV datasheet.
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Wired Ethernet Edge Bridge
At the edge of industrial or enterprise networks, EP4CE75F23C8L can bridge non-standard parallel buses to Ethernet or serial protocols. 75,408 LEs are sufficient to run an Ethernet MAC soft-core with packet buffering in 2,810,880 RAM bits, leaving logic for custom checksum and filter functions. The 292 I/O can connect to a PHY chip through MII/GMII/RGMII, while the integrated clock management can synthesize the required 125 MHz Ethernet clock. Cyclone IV E's commercial temperature range fits indoor switching and gateway products. A design would typically include an external Ethernet transceiver, EEPROM for MAC address, and the FPGA's configuration flash; the FPGA performs store-and-forward frame processing without burdening the host processor.
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Medical Device Interface
EP4CE75F23C8L is suited for medical monitoring equipment that needs deterministic real-time acquisition and display. The FPGA has 75,408 logic elements for multichannel digital filtering, ECG denoising, and closed-loop alarm logic. Its 292 I/O connect to high-speed ADCs for physiological signals, while 2,810,880 RAM bits provide data FIFOs between acquisition and an application processor. Because FPGA logic executes without an operating system, timing for sample acquisition is deterministic. Medical designs should implement redundant power monitoring and watchdogs per IEC 60601 system-level guidance, but this component itself is not qualified as a medical device; system integrators perform safety certification. Verify the required temperature range and I/O standards for the specific signal-acquisition front-end.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
EP4CE75F23C8L works well as the digital core of benchtop instruments: arbitrary waveform generators, data loggers, and protocol analyzers. 75,408 LEs can implement high-speed state machines, pattern generators, and trigger logic; 292 user I/O provide parallel lanes for DACs, ADCs, and front-panel displays. The 362 MHz maximum clock allows fast oversampling and pattern rates in low-cost instruments. Its 2,810,880 RAM bits store waveform samples and acquisition buffers to reduce external SRAM. Designers commonly pair this FPGA with a USB/UART bridge and an external SDRAM controller for larger captures. Because the F23 BGA package is compact for 484 pins, board layout with proper decoupling is straightforward; follow the manufacturer layout reference for power pins.
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IoT Edge Gateway and Aggregator
For IoT edge gateways that connect sensors, local controllers, and cloud modules, EP4CE75F23C8L can perform protocol preprocessing and deterministic scheduling. The 75,408 logic elements are more than a simple hub needs, but they provide future-proofing for running a soft CPU, checksum offload, and protocol state machines concurrently. 292 user I/O handle multiple UART/SPI/I2C buses via soft IP, while 2,810,880 RAM bits buffer telemetry bursts. A common architecture has the FPGA collecting sensor frames, performing timestamping and validation, then forwarding over a UART/USB bridge to an embedded Linux MPU. The low 1.2 V core helps meet energy budgets in always-on edge products. Use the commercial temperature grade unless the gateway is deployed outdoors; select an industrial-grade order option if needed.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4CE75F23C8 | EP4CE75F23C8N | EP4CE75F23I8LN | EP4CE75F23C8LN | EP4CE55F23C8L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-FBGA (F23) | 484-FBGA (F23) | 484-FBGA (F23) | 484-FBGA (F23) | 484-FBGA (F23) | 484-FBGA (F23) |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 75408 | 75408 | 75408 | 75408 | 75408 | 55856 (approx) |
| Total RAM Bits | 2810880 | 2810880 | 2810880 | 2810880 | 2810880 | Not specified |
| Number of User I/O | 292 | 292 | 292 | 292 | 292 | Not specified |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V (family) |
| Technology | 60 nm | 60 nm | 60 nm | 60 nm | 60 nm | 60 nm (family) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 362 MHz | 362 MHz | 362 MHz | 362 MHz | 362 MHz | Not specified |
Key Differentiators
- Provides 35% more logic elements than EP4CE55F23C8L while sharing the same F23 484-ball package (vs EP4CE55F23C8L)
- Lowers board-level part count by integrating 2,810,880 RAM bits and 292 user I/O (vs EP4CE55F23C8L)
- Keeps an upward migration path to the larger EP4CE115F23C8N in the same F23 package (vs EP4CE115F23C8N)
Design Notes
The EP4CE75F23C8L uses a 1.2 V core supply and multiple I/O bank supplies. Place low-ESR multilayer ceramic capacitors close to each power ball group, with at least one 100 nF capacitor per bank and additional 4.7 uF bulk capacitors on the board. For FPGAs of this I/O count, insufficient decoupling can cause core voltage droop during simultaneous switching outputs and lead to intermittent timing failures. Estimated: A typical 484-ball BGA design should include at least ten 100 nF capacitors in the power-ball area, distributed evenly across the package.
The 484-ball FBGA has 1 mm ball pitch and a 23 x 23 mm body. Use a controlled impedance stack-up for high-speed I/O and route the FPGA with a fan-out pattern that allows every ball to exit to inner layers. Place via-in-pad or use dogbone via fan-out depending on the board density. Avoid routing the 1.2 V core through long, narrow traces; use a dedicated power plane or wide copper pour to keep the core voltage within specification.
An FPGA cannot operate without a valid configuration image. Connect an active serial configuration flash such as EPCS or EPCQ to the dedicated DCLK, DATA0, nCSO, and ASDO pins. If the configuration device is omitted, the FPGA will have no user logic after power-up. In a JTAG-only prototyping setup, verify that the JTAG pins are pulled correctly and that no other device is driving the TMS/TCK bus. This is a common cause of 'no bitstream loaded' failures.
Compliance Information
Verified web data did not include formal RoHS/REACH declarations for this MPN. The 'N' suffix in Altera parts typically indicates lead-free finish, but this specific MPN uses an 'L' suffix; confirm compliance status from the manufacturer datasheet or a certificate of compliance before claiming lead-free.
