EP4CGX22CF19I7 - Cyclone IV GX FPGA, 21280 LE, 324-FBGA | Intel
MPN: EP4CGX22CF19I7 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $86.5 | $86.50 |
| 10 | $79.2 | $792.00 |
| 100 | $72.4 | $7,240.00 |
| 500 | $65.9 | $32,950.00 |
| 1,000 | $59.1 | $59,100.00 |
EP4CGX22CF19I7 Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and I/O cells that an engineer can reconfigure post-manufacturing. FPGAs sit between general-purpose microcontrollers and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) in the programmable logic hierarchy: they offer higher throughput and parallel processing than MCUs but lower per-unit cost and faster time-to-market than ASICs. The Cyclone IV GX family is the transceiver-equipped, low-power branch of the Cyclone IV series, bridging to the higher-end Arria and Stratix families in Intel's FPGA taxonomy.
Key features include 66 embedded 18x18 multipliers (132 9x9 multipliers equivalent), four general-purpose PLLs, dynamic phase alignment (DPA), and a hard PCI Express (PCIe) Gen1 controller. Cyclone IV GX supports mainstream serial protocols such as PCIe x1, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial RapidIO, and CPRI through its transceiver and hard IP blocks. The 324-ball FBGA package supports high-density board designs while remaining compatible with low-cost PCB stack-ups.
The EP4CGX22CF19I7 is widely used in industrial video processing, motor control, software-defined radio front-ends, low-density prototyping platforms, and PCIe endpoint cards. Compared with the Cyclone IV E non-transceiver family, the GX adds up to 3.125 Gbps SERDES, allowing direct interfacing with multi-gigabit transceivers without external PHY chips. Compared with the larger EP4CGX30/50/75/110/150, the 22-variant is the smallest Cyclone IV GX member and offers the most aggressive unit pricing.
When designing with the EP4CGX22CF19I7, ensure that the FPGA configuration scheme (AS, PS, JTAG, or Fast Passive Parallel) is selected during board bring-up and that transceiver reference clocks meet the +/- 100 ppm accuracy spec. The 324-FBGA land pattern requires a 0.8mm or 1.0mm ball pitch layout per package mechanical drawing; PCB design must include proper decoupling and length-matched differential traces for the SERDES channels.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone IV family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers evaluate the EP4CGX22CF19I7 against larger Cyclone IV GX siblings and lower-cost Cyclone IV E devices.
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View Datasheet →EP4CGX22CF19I7 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone IV GX |
| Logic Elements | 21,280 |
| Embedded Memory | 774,144 bits |
| Number of I/O | 150 user I/O |
| Package | 324-FBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Process Technology | 60 nm |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage Standards | 1.0 V / 1.2 V / 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Transceivers | Up to 2 channels at 3.125 Gbps |
| Embedded Multipliers | 66 (18x18) |
| PLLs | 4 general-purpose PLLs |
| Speed Grade | I7 (industrial) |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40C to +100C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
EP4CGX22CF19I7 324-fbga (fineline bga) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4CGX22CF19I7 (324-fbga (fineline bga) 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 EP4CGX22CF19I7.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4CGX22CF19I7 is suitable for 6 applications: PCI Express Gen1 x1 Endpoint, Industrial Motor Control and Servo Drive, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front-End, Industrial Video Processing and Machine Vision, Automotive Telematics and Infotainment, Low-Density Prototyping and Development Platforms.
PCI Express Gen1 x1 Endpoint
The EP4CGX22CF19I7 is purpose-built for cost-sensitive PCIe Gen1 x1 endpoint cards in industrial PCs and embedded computing. Its hard PCIe Gen1 IP block consumes no FPGA logic elements, leaving the full 21,280 LEs and 66 18x18 multipliers free for application logic. The 3.125 Gbps transceiver supports the 2.5 GT/s PCIe Gen1 line rate, while the 150 user I/O provides ample general-purpose GPIO for control plane signals, LEDs, and sideband interfaces. Compared with discrete PCIe PHY plus FPGA two-chip solutions, the integrated hard IP reduces BOM cost, board area, and design complexity.
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Industrial Motor Control and Servo Drive
The EP4CGX22CF19I7 is widely deployed in industrial servo drives, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), and multi-axis motion controllers. Its 66 embedded 18x18 multipliers accelerate field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms, SVPWM generation, and Park/Clarke transforms at high PWM switching frequencies. The industrial -40C to +100C junction rating supports deployment in factory-floor enclosures without active cooling. Four PLLs allow precise clock synthesis for multi-axis synchronization, while the 774 Kbit embedded memory buffers ADC samples and current-loop feedback without external SRAM.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front-End
The EP4CGX22CF19I7 enables compact software-defined radio platforms including ham radio transceivers, broadband wireless monitoring, and laboratory SDR test equipment. The two 3.125 Gbps transceivers support digital-to-RF interface with common ADC/DAC chips such as the AD9361 family, while the FPGA performs channelization, filtering, and modulation/demodulation in real time. The 774 Kbit embedded RAM plus external DDR2 memory interface (supported by 1.5V/1.8V I/O standards) provides ample data buffering for high-bandwidth sample streams. Designers frequently pair this FPGA with 16-bit ADCs at 100-200 MSPS rates.
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Industrial Video Processing and Machine Vision
The EP4CGX22CF19I7 is a strong fit for industrial camera frame grabbers, video format converters, and embedded machine vision processors. The FPGA ingests parallel Camera Link, MIPI CSI-2 (via external bridge), or HDMI video streams, then performs real-time image processing such as color space conversion, scaling, edge detection, and overlay generation. The 66 embedded 18x18 multipliers accelerate convolution kernels and 2D filter operations. The 150 user I/O accommodates multi-lane Camera Link interfaces, DDR2 video frame buffers, and parallel output to displays or Ethernet networks.
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Automotive Telematics and Infotainment
The EP4CGX22CF19I7 is used in automotive head units, telematics control units, and driver-assistance subsystems where its industrial -I7 temperature rating and integrated transceivers add value. The hard PCIe controller interfaces to companion automotive processors via PCIe x1 Gen1, while the SERDES channels connect to MOST, Ethernet AVB, or CAN-FD bridges. The 1.2V low-power process reduces thermal dissipation in enclosed dashboard environments. Automotive OEMs frequently qualify this FPGA for body electronics, HVAC controllers, and instrument cluster graphics rendering.
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Low-Density Prototyping and Development Platforms
The EP4CGX22CF19I7 is the entry-point Cyclone IV GX device for university labs, FPGA design training courses, and engineering prototype platforms. The 21,280 logic elements support introductory RISC-V soft-core implementations, basic image processing pipelines, and PCIe Gen1 endpoint reference designs. The industrial speed grade makes it suitable for lab equipment that runs continuously. Students and prototype designers benefit from the Intel Quartus Prime Lite edition which supports this device at no cost, plus extensive reference designs and IP cores available on the Intel FPGA Wiki.
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Engineering reference data for EP4CGX22CF19I7 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4CGX22CF19C8N | EP4CGX22CF19C8 | EP4CGX22CF19C7N | EP4CGX22CF19C7 | EP4CGX22CF19C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 324-FBGA | 324-FBGA - same | 324-FBGA - same | 324-FBGA - same | 324-FBGA - same | 324-FBGA - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Speed Grade | I7 (industrial) | C8 (commercial) | C8 (commercial) | C7 (commercial) | C7 (commercial) | C6 (commercial) |
| Logic Elements | 21,280 | 21,280 - same | 21,280 - same | 21,280 - same | 21,280 - same | 21,280 - same |
| Embedded Memory | 774,144 bits | 774,144 bits - same | 774,144 bits - same | 774,144 bits - same | 774,144 bits - same | 774,144 bits - same |
| User I/O | 150 | 150 - same | 150 - same | 150 - same | 150 - same | 150 - same |
| Transceivers | 2 x 3.125 Gbps | 2 x 3.125 Gbps - same | 2 x 3.125 Gbps - same | 2 x 3.125 Gbps - same | 2 x 3.125 Gbps - same | 2 x 3.125 Gbps - same |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature rating with same die as commercial parts (vs EP4CGX22CF19C8N)
- Integrated hard PCIe Gen1 controller saves FPGA fabric (vs EP4CE22F17I7N)
- Two 3.125 Gbps transceivers eliminate external SERDES (vs Cyclone IV E (non-GX) family)
Design Notes
The EP4CGX22CF19I7 in the 324-FBGA package typically dissipates 0.8-2.5W depending on logic utilization and transceiver activity. Industrial applications operating above 70C ambient require 4-layer PCB stack-ups with a continuous ground plane and at least 8 thermal vias (0.3mm drill) under the package center thermal pad. Active cooling is unnecessary at typical industrial workloads but is recommended if both transceivers operate at full 3.125 Gbps with sustained utilization above 70 percent. Source: Intel Cyclone IV Device Handbook thermal management chapter.
The 324-FBGA package uses 1.0mm ball pitch, requiring microvia or laser-drilled PCB technology for escape routing. Maintain 100-ohm differential impedance on all GXB transceiver pairs and 50-ohm single-ended impedance on clock inputs. Length matching within 150 mils for differential pairs and within 50 mils for byte-aligned pairs. Reference clock traces require shielding with ground vias on both sides every 200 mils to minimize jitter. Source: Intel Cyclone IV GX Hardware Reference Manual, AN 599 reference design.
Do not confuse the -I7 industrial speed grade with the -C8 commercial speed grade during PCB assembly - they share the same 324-FBGA footprint but have different operating temperature ranges and timing margins. The -I7 is required for industrial (-40C to +100C junction), while -C8N is suitable only for commercial (0C to +85C). Configuration mode (AS, PS, JTAG, or FPP) is selected at board bring-up via MSEL pins - incorrectly setting MSEL prevents configuration. Always verify JTAG ID code 0x020F30DD before programming. Source: Intel Cyclone IV Device Handbook configuration chapter.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product page. Lead-free (Pb-free) assembly per JEDEC J-STD-020. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in provided data - set to unknown. AEC-Q100 qualification not applicable for FPGA product line.