EP4CGX110CF23C7N - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 109K LE | Altera
MPN: EP4CGX110CF23C7N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $128.24 | $128.24 |
| 10 | $117.18 | $1,171.80 |
| 100 | $105.69 | $10,569.00 |
| 500 | $96.44 | $48,220.00 |
| 1,000 | $89.12 | $89,120.00 |
EP4CGX110CF23C7N Overview
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EP4CGX110CF23C7N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | Cyclone IV GX FPGA |
| Series | Cyclone IV GX |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 109424 |
| LABs / CLBs | 6839 |
| Total RAM Bits | 5621760 bits |
| Number of User I/O | 270 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Technology Node | 60 nm |
| Package / Case | 484-FBGA (F23) |
| Pin Count | 484 |
| Mounting Style | Surface Mount |
| Speed Grade | 7 |
| Ordering Temperature Grade | Commercial (C) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (N suffix) |
| Configuration Memory | External configuration device required |
EP4CGX110CF23C7N 484-fbga (f23) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4CGX110CF23C7N (484-fbga (f23) 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 EP4CGX110CF23C7N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4CGX110CF23C7N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Video Capture and Display, Communications Line Card and Protocol Bridging, Broadcast and Professional Audio/Video, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, FPGA Prototyping and Custom DSP.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP4CGX110CF23C7N is well suited to industrial motor control because its 109,424 logic elements allow simultaneous implementation of multiple PWM channels, quadrature encoder interfaces, safety interlocks, and a soft-core processor. The 270 user I/O pins support parallel connection to current sensors, Hall-effect sensors, and insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) driver optocouplers without external muxing. A field-programmable gate array also gives deterministic latency for current-loop and position-loop algorithms, which is essential in servo drives and CNC axes. The industrial-grade alternative EP4CGX110CF23I7N should be used when the controller is placed in a high-temperature cabinet, while the commercial C7N can be used in controlled indoor environments. With a 1.2 V core and Cyclone IV low-power architecture, thermal management is easier than with older 90 nm FPGAs, reducing heatsink size and improving reliability in fanless enclosures.
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Video Capture and Display
For video capture and display, the EP4CGX110CF23C7N provides enough logic and I/O to implement camera sensor interfaces, image scaling, color-space conversion, and display timing generation in a single FPGA. The 5,621,760 RAM bits act as line buffers and small frame buffers, reducing external memory bandwidth requirements. The 270 user I/O pins can connect to parallel CMOS image sensors, HDMI receivers, or LVDS display panels with appropriate FPGA I/O banks. Because Cyclone IV GX supports multiple I/O standards, board designers can mix 3.3 V, 2.5 V, and LVDS interfaces on different banks, simplifying system integration. The commercial temperature part is appropriate for consumer and prosumer displays, while the industrial I7N is a better fit for outdoor digital signage. This device can also implement custom video processing chains without the licensing restrictions of dedicated ASSPs, making it attractive for differentiated display products.
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Communications Line Card and Protocol Bridging
The Cyclone IV GX family name indicates that the EP4CGX110CF23C7N is built for low-cost protocol bridging and communications line-card designs. Its logic capacity handles Ethernet MACs, serial-to-parallel converters, packet FIFOs, and simple traffic managers, and the 270 user I/O can connect to PHY devices, backplane transceivers, or parallel memory. Board designers can use external configuration devices or JTAG to load the FPGA at power-up, while the 1.2 V core reduces power in densely populated line cards. Although the verified web data does not specify the on-die transceiver count for this exact ordering code, the GX family includes embedded transceiver channels; designers should confirm channel count and speed grade from the Cyclone IV GX datasheet before committing to a high-speed serial design. For harsh central-office temperature ranges, the I7N industrial variant is preferable to the commercial C7N.
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Broadcast and Professional Audio/Video
Broadcast equipment such as video switchers, frame synchronizers, and multiviewers benefit from the EP4CGX110CF23C7N's combination of logic density, RAM bits, and flexible I/O. The 109,424 logic elements allow multiple SDI/HDMI processing chains, audio embed/de-embed stages, and color-correction engines to coexist in one FPGA. The 5,621,760 RAM bits can buffer video lines, store coefficients, and implement asynchronous clock-domain crossing for audio/video synchronization. In broadcast racks, the commercial temperature grade is usually sufficient because environments are climate controlled, but the industrial I7N variant improves reliability when equipment is installed in outside broadcast vans and mobile production units. Reconfigurable video formats and custom processing algorithms make this FPGA more flexible than fixed-function video chips, which is valuable for broadcasters upgrading from HD to 4K or proprietary IP formats.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EP4CGX110CF23C7N is well suited to custom test and measurement instrumentation because FPGAs provide deterministic parallel acquisition, fast trigger logic, and flexible digital signal processing. With 270 user I/O, the FPGA can interface directly to high-speed ADCs, DACs, comparator banks, and front-panel connectors. The 5,621,760 RAM bits support acquisition buffers, waveform storage, and histogram processing without burdening an external processor. Commercial temperature C7N is acceptable in benchtop laboratory instruments, while the I7N industrial variant is preferred for portable field meters and equipment exposed to thermal cycling. Designers can also integrate a soft-core processor to manage user interfaces and calibration data, reducing BOM cost. The high pin count and 60 nm low-power architecture make this device easier to cool than older FPGAs, enabling compact instrumentation enclosures.
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FPGA Prototyping and Custom DSP
Engineers often use the EP4CGX110CF23C7N as a prototyping and custom DSP platform because FPGAs let designers implement parallel FIR filters, FFTs, correlators, and machine-learning inference engines in hardware. The 109,424 logic elements and 6,839 LABs/CLBs provide abundant DSP fabric, while the 270 user I/O connect to analog front ends and host processors. The 5,621,760 RAM bits support coefficient storage, delay lines, and data buffers. The Cyclone IV GX family also supports different configuration schemes, including JTAG and active serial configuration devices, making iterative bring-up easier. The commercial C7N version is suitable for laboratory prototypes and production if ambient temperature remains moderate. For industrial sensing or in-vehicle DSP, the EP4CGX110CF23I7N provides the same logic resources with a wider temperature range. This architecture is more flexible than a fixed DSP or MCU when the algorithm requirements change during development.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4CGX110CF23I7N | EP4CGX110CF23C7 | EP4CGX110CF23C6N | EP4CGX110CF23C8N | EP4CGX110CF23I8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-FBGA (F23) | 484-FBGA (F23) - same | 484-FBGA (F23) - same | 484-FBGA (F23) - same | 484-FBGA (F23) - same | 484-FBGA (F23) - same |
| Brand | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel | Altera / Intel |
| Logic Elements | 109424 | 109424 | 109424 | 109424 | 109424 | 109424 |
| Total RAM Bits | 5621760 | 5621760 | 5621760 | 5621760 | 5621760 | 5621760 |
| LABs / CLBs | 6839 | 6839 | 6839 | 6839 | 6839 | 6839 |
| User I/O | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V |
| Speed Grade | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 (faster) | 8 (slower) | 8 (slower) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (C) | Industrial (I) | Commercial (C) | Commercial (C) | Commercial (C) | Industrial (I) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS Finish | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | No (no N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) |
Key Differentiators
- Same-package industrial-temperature variant is available (vs EP4CGX110CF23I7N)
- Lead-free N suffix simplifies RoHS assembly (vs EP4CGX110CF23C7)
- Balanced speed grade 7 timing and cost (vs EP4CGX110CF23C8N)
Design Notes
The EP4CGX110CF23C7N requires a well-regulated 1.2 V core supply. Place multiple 100 nF and 1 uF ceramic capacitors close to the core power balls and use a low-impedance power plane on the BGA footprint. Estimated: for a Cyclone IV GX 110K device with typical core power near 0.6 W to 1.5 W at 100 MHz, select a regulator with at least 2 A of margin to cover I/O and auxiliary rails. Follow the Cyclone IV power distribution network guidelines and the manufacturer power estimator for best results.
The 484-ball FBGA F23 package uses a fine-pitch BGA, so PCB routing requires blind or buried vias when routing all 270 user I/O plus configuration and power balls on a limited layer count. Use the official device pinout files from Intel/Altera before starting layout. Include a thermal pad or dense copper via array under the BGA to improve heat transfer. Keep high-speed LVDS or transceiver pairs impedance-matched and length-matched according to the PCB stackup.
Do not confuse the C7 suffix with commercial speed grade 7 only; the full ordering code C7N includes lead-free finish and must be used for RoHS assembly. The FPGA has no internal nonvolatile configuration memory, so connect a configuration device such as an EPCQ/EPCS serial flash, or use JTAG for development. Ensure the MSEL pins select the intended configuration scheme and that the DCLK/CONF_DONE/nSTATUS signals are pulled correctly.
Compliance Information
RoHS/lead-free inferred from N suffix in ordering code and distributor classification. No explicit REACH/halogen/conflict-minerals declarations were present in the provided web data.