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EP4CE55F23C8N

Cyclone IV E FPGA, 55,856 LEs, 2.34Mb RAM, 154 DSP multipliers, 484-FBGA

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EP4CE55F23C8N

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484-FBGA (23×23 mm)

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Product Overview

The Intel (Altera) EP4CE55F23C8N is a Cyclone IV E field-programmable gate array (FPGA) built on a 60 nm low-power process. Featuring 55,856 logic elements, 2.34 Mbits of embedded memory, and 154 18×18 DSP multipliers, it delivers a cost-effective balance of logic density and power efficiency for mid-range designs. The device is housed in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package with 324 user I/Os and 4 PLLs, supporting a wide range of I/O standards including LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and PCI.

Key Specifications

Logic Elements (LEs) 55,856
Embedded Memory 2,340 Kbits
18×18 Multipliers 154
General-Purpose PLLs 4
Maximum User I/O 374 (324 in F484 package)
Core Voltage 1.15 V ~ 1.25 V
I/O Voltage 3.3 V
Speed Grade 8 (fastest)
Package 484-FBGA (23×23 mm)
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 85°C (Commercial)
External Memory Interfaces DDR, DDR2, SDR
Process Technology 60 nm

Features

  • Industry’s lowest-cost, lowest-power FPGA in its density class
  • Comprehensive I/O standard support: LVTTL, LVCMOS, LVDS, Mini-LVDS, RSDS, LVPECL, BLVDS, PPDS, PCI, PCI-X, SSTL, HSTL
  • 4 general-purpose PLLs for flexible clock management
  • Embedded M9K memory blocks with dual-port capability
  • 154 embedded 18×18 hardware multipliers for DSP acceleration
  • Support for DDR/DDR2/SDR external memory interfaces
  • Compatible with Intel Quartus Prime development suite and extensive IP library

Applications

  • Industrial control and automation (PLC, motor control)
  • Video and image processing systems
  • Communication protocol bridging and gateway equipment
  • Test and measurement instruments
  • Custom digital interface implementation

The EP4CE55F23C8N from Intel (formerly Altera) is a member of the Cyclone IV E FPGA family, designed for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications. Built on an optimized 60 nm low-power process, this device provides 55,856 logic elements, 2.34 Mbits of embedded memory organized as M9K blocks, and 154 dedicated 18×18 multipliers for DSP-intensive tasks. The Cyclone IV E architecture features a two-dimensional row-column-based structure with LABs (Logic Array Blocks) each containing 10 LEs, interconnectable via a hierarchical routing network. With 4 PLLs, the device supports sophisticated clock management including frequency synthesis, phase shifting, and jitter reduction. The F484 package offers 324 user I/O pins compatible with a broad spectrum of single-ended and differential I/O standards, making it ideal for designs that require interfacing with multiple voltage domains and signaling protocols.

The EP4CE55F23C8N operates on a reconfigurable logic fabric organized into Logic Array Blocks (LABs), each containing 10 Logic Elements (LEs). Each LE comprises a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, and carry chain logic for efficient arithmetic operations. Inter-LAB routing is facilitated by a multi-level hierarchical interconnect structure (direct, row, column, and global). Embedded M9K memory blocks can be configured as single-port, dual-port, or ROM with widths from 1 to 36 bits. The 4 PLLs generate precise clock outputs from reference inputs using phase-frequency detectors, charge pumps, and VCOs. DSP multiplication is handled by dedicated 18×18 hardware multipliers that operate in parallel with the logic fabric, enabling high-throughput signal processing without consuming general-purpose LEs. Configuration is loaded via JTAG, AS (Active Serial), or PS (Passive Serial) modes.

Pin Group Function Description
I/O Banks (8 total) General-purpose I/O 324 user I/Os across 8 banks, each with independent VCCIO
VCCINT Power Core voltage 1.15V~1.25V
VCCIO Power I/O bank voltage, supports 1.2V~3.3V per bank
VCCA_PLL Analog Power PLL analog supply, 2.5V
TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO JTAG Boundary-scan and configuration interface
CLK[0..19] Clock Input 20 global clock network inputs
CONF_DONE Status Configuration completion indicator
nCONFIG Control Active-low configuration reset
DCLK Clock Configuration data clock (PS/AS mode)
DATA[0] Data Configuration data input
  • Industrial automation: PLC controllers, motor drive logic, motion control platforms requiring custom real-time processing
  • Video processing: Industrial camera image capture, real-time video scaling and format conversion pipelines
  • Communication gateways: Protocol bridging between LVDS, PCIe, and custom high-speed serial links
  • Test equipment: Oscilloscope trigger logic, arbitrary waveform generator digital backends
  • Low-cost prototyping: Reconfigurable platform for rapid algorithm validation and hardware-software co-design
Manufacturer Part Number Package Notes
Intel EP4CE55F23C7N 484-FBGA Speed grade 7 (slower), lower cost
Intel EP4CE55F29C8N 780-FBGA Same LE count, larger package with 374 I/O
Intel EP4CE75F23C8N 484-FBGA Higher density (75K LE), pin-compatible migration
Xilinx XC6SLX75T-2FGG484I 484-FBGA Spartan-6, comparable density with transceivers
Lattice LFE3-70EA-8FN484C 484-fBGA ECP3 family, similar density range
Intel 5CEFA5F23I7N 484-FBGA Cyclone V, ARM-based SoC alternative
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We have obtained a number of professional certifications and built our own professional testing laboratory.This ensures that every product we deliver to our customers meets the highest quality requirements.We conduct tests in strict accordance with procedures to ensure stable product quality and accurate parameters.To guarantee genuine original parts, we also cooperate with reliable third-party testing institutions for strict quality inspection.We always attach great importance to quality and fully comply with industry standards, relevant regulations, and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

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