EP4CGX150DF31C7 - 149760 Cells Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 896-FBGA | Intel
MPN: EP4CGX150DF31C7 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 10 | $268.5 | $2,685.00 |
| 100 | $245 | $24,500.00 |
| 250 | $232.75 | $58,187.50 |
| 500 | $218.4 | $109,200.00 |
EP4CGX150DF31C7 Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit whose logic architecture is defined after manufacture by loading a user bitstream into SRAM configuration cells. FPGAs sit at the apex of the programmable logic hierarchy (FPGA -> programmable logic -> ASIC alternative -> semiconductor device), offering parallelism and time-to-market advantages over fixed-function ASICs while delivering higher performance than microcontrollers for high-throughput digital signal processing. The Cyclone IV GX family specifically targets the bottom of the FPGA market where cost and power are dominant constraints.
Key features include 149760 logic elements, 6635520 bits of embedded memory (RAM), 495 user I/O pins, up to 8 high-speed transceiver channels supporting data rates up to 3.125 Gbps, 360 18x18 hardware multipliers for DSP, and 4 PLLs. The device supports multiple I/O standards including LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL, with per-pin dynamic impedance control. Configuration is via JTAG, Active Serial, or Passive Parallel modes, with built-in security using AES-256 bitstream encryption on this -C7 commercial speed grade.
Typical applications include industrial video bridging and protocol conversion, low-cost serial connectivity backplanes, motor control and industrial automation, PCI Express endpoint bridges, and consumer display controllers. The integrated transceivers remove the need for external PHY chips, reducing BOM cost in designs that previously required higher-cost Stratix-class silicon.
When designing with this device, plan FPGA power sequencing carefully - core 1.2V, PLL analog, and transceiver supplies must ramp in the order specified in the datasheet. Use the Quartus Prime design software (free Web Edition supports Cyclone IV GX) for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure. Pin assignments must respect the dedicated clock and transceiver pin locations in the FBGA-672 package.
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View Datasheet →EP4CGX150DF31C7 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | Cyclone IV GX |
| Logic Elements | 149760 |
| Embedded Memory (Bits) | 6635520 |
| User I/O Pins | 475 |
| Transceiver Channels | Up to 8 |
| Transceiver Data Rate (Max) | 3.125 Gbps |
| 18x18 Hardware Multipliers | 360 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Process Technology | 60 nm |
| Package | 896-FBGA |
| Pin/Package Count | 672 balls / 896-BGA pad pattern |
| Speed Grade | C7 (commercial) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Configuration | JTAG / Active Serial / Passive Parallel |
| Bitstream Encryption | AES-256 supported |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
EP4CGX150DF31C7 672 balls / 896-bga pad pattern Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4CGX150DF31C7 (672 balls / 896-bga pad pattern 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 EP4CGX150DF31C7.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4CGX150DF31C7 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Video Bridging & Protocol Conversion, Low-Cost PCI Express Endpoint Cards, Motor Control & Industrial Automation, Serial RapidIO Backplanes & Switches, Consumer Display Controllers & Video Walls, Software Defined Radio (SDR) Front-Ends.
Industrial Video Bridging & Protocol Conversion
The EP4CGX150DF31C7's combination of 149,760 logic elements and 3.125 Gbps transceivers makes it well-suited for industrial video bridging applications such as SDI-to-HDMI conversion, camera link interfaces, and machine-vision protocol converters. The 360 18x18 hardware multipliers accelerate pixel processing pipelines, while the 8 transceiver channels handle multiple SDI streams or GigE Vision links simultaneously. With 475 user I/O pins, the device can interface directly to image sensors, DDR2/DDR3 memory, and HDMI/DVI output stages without an external bridge ASIC. Cyclone IV GX is widely adopted in broadcast and pro-AV equipment for this reason.
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Low-Cost PCI Express Endpoint Cards
With built-in 3.125 Gbps transceivers supporting PCIe Gen1 x1, x2, and x4 hard IP, the EP4CGX150DF31C7 is widely used as a low-cost PCIe endpoint bridge on data acquisition cards, industrial I/O boards, and FPGA-based accelerators. The integrated PCIe hard IP eliminates the soft-logic overhead typically required, freeing logic elements for the application payload. Combined with up to 6.6 Mbits of block RAM for data buffering and 475 user I/O pins for external connectivity, the part can implement multi-lane PCIe-to-DDR3 bridges in a single chip, replacing more expensive solutions based on dedicated PCIe switch ASICs.
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Motor Control & Industrial Automation
The EP4CGX150DF31C7 delivers the deterministic parallel processing required for multi-axis motor control in industrial automation. The 360 18x18 hardware multipliers implement Field-Oriented Control (FOC) algorithms and PID loops for servos and AC drives, while 475 user I/O pins handle quadrature encoder inputs, PWM outputs, and fieldbus interfaces (EtherCAT, PROFINET, CAN). The integrated transceivers connect to RS-485, RS-422, and industrial Ethernet PHYs directly. Industrial customers favor Cyclone IV GX for its long product lifecycle and proven reliability across factory-floor deployments.
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Serial RapidIO Backplanes & Switches
Serial RapidIO (sRIO) at 3.125 Gbps leverages the EP4CGX150DF31C7's integrated transceivers to build low-latency backplane interconnects in wireless base stations, radar signal processing, and defense electronics. With 8 transceiver channels, a single device can implement an sRIO-to-Local Bus bridge with parallel DSP co-processing. The 149,760 logic elements and 6.6 Mbit embedded memory allow on-chip sRIO endpoint logic plus DSP firmware, eliminating external processors. Cyclone IV GX is a standard choice for cost-sensitive sRIO systems where designers cannot justify a higher-priced Virtex or Stratix FPGA.
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Consumer Display Controllers & Video Walls
Consumer video wall controllers, digital signage players, and multi-monitor KVM switches use the EP4CGX150DF31C7 to drive multiple HDMI/DVI outputs and capture multiple video inputs simultaneously. The 475 user I/O pins allow direct connection to several HDMI transmitters and receivers without external crosspoint switches, while the 6.6 Mbits of embedded memory serve as line buffers and frame stores. The 3.125 Gbps transceivers can also drive DisplayPort 1.1 outputs directly, making the part a single-chip solution for mid-range video wall controllers.
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Software Defined Radio (SDR) Front-Ends
Software Defined Radio platforms in the low-to-mid frequency range (up to a few hundred MHz of analog bandwidth) use the EP4CGX150DF31C7 as the digital processing engine. The 360 hardware multipliers implement polyphase filter banks, FFTs, and digital down-converters, while the 6.6 Mbits of block RAM act as sample buffers between the ADC and the host CPU. The 3.125 Gbps transceivers interface to high-speed ADCs and DACs (such as the TI ADS62Pxx family) without requiring external deserializer ICs. Amateur radio and tactical SDR manufacturers favor Cyclone IV GX for its balance of DSP capability and cost.
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Engineering reference data for EP4CGX150DF31C7 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4CGX150DF31I7N | EP4CGX150DF31C8N | EP4CGX110DF31C7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 896-FBGA (DF31) | 896-FBGA (DF31) - same | 896-FBGA (DF31) - same | 896-FBGA (DF31) - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 149760 | 149760 | 149760 | 109424 (-27%) |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 6635520 | 6635520 | 6635520 | 4838400 (-27%) |
| Transceiver Channels (max) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Transceiver Data Rate | 3.125 Gbps | 3.125 Gbps | 3.125 Gbps | 3.125 Gbps |
| User I/O Pins | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Speed Grade | C7 (commercial) | I7 (industrial) | C8 (commercial, slower) | C7 (commercial) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C | -40C to +100C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Largest logic density in the Cyclone IV GX family (vs EP4CGX110DF31C7N)
- Integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers eliminate external PHYs (vs EP4CE115F29C8N (Cyclone IV E))
- Commercial temperature speed grade gives fastest Fmax (vs EP4CGX150DF31I7N (industrial))
Design Notes
Estimated: Cyclone IV GX power estimation requires Quartus Prime PowerPlay Analyzer with realistic toggle rates and clock frequencies. For a typical design at 25% utilization with 4 active transceivers at 3.125 Gbps, core current is approximately 1.5-2.5 A from the 1.2V VCCINT rail, plus 200-400 mA each on VCCA_PLL/VCCHIP_TX for transceivers. Use a 4-layer PCB with a dedicated power plane for VCCINT and separate filtered supplies for transceiver analog rails. Decoupling: 0402 or 0201 ceramic capacitors within 100 mils of each power pin, with 10 uF bulk near the package.
The 896-FBGA package has a 0.5 mm or 0.8 mm ball pitch (verify against package mechanical drawing). PCB design requires microvia stack-up if using 0.5 mm pitch; 0.8 mm pitch can be escaped on a 4-layer board with conventional vias. Matched-length differential pair routing is mandatory for transceiver channels - target 100 ohm differential impedance with length matching to within 150 mils intra-pair and 2.0 mm inter-pair across the entire sRIO/PCIe link.
Transceiver channels require AC-coupling capacitors (typically 100 nF X7R 0402) on both P and N lines near the FPGA transmitter output and near the receiver input on the partner device. Reference clock inputs (REFCLK) must be routed as differential pairs with the same 100 ohm impedance and length-matched to within 25 mils. Use the Quartus Prime IBIS-AMI models for SI simulation on all 3.125 Gbps links before committing to PCB fab - signal-integrity issues at this data rate are rarely fixable in re-spin.
Three common Cyclone IV GX pitfalls: (1) configuring the JTAG chain incorrectly when the FPGA is sharing the bus with a configuration flash or second FPGA - use TCK pull-down and TMS pull-up per AN 471; (2) enabling unused transceivers and pulling excessive current - always tie unused tx_p/n to GND through 10K and leave rx_p/n floating; (3) forgetting to select the correct MSEL pins for the configuration mode (AS vs JTAG vs PP) - wrong MSEL causes silent configuration failure with no error indication on nSTATUS.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Altera/Intel product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is a commercial/industrial FPGA. Lead-free terminal finish (Pb-free) per JEDEC J-STD-609. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in verified web data - marked as unknown.
