EP4CE15E22I7N Description

The EP4CE15E22I7N is a Cyclone IV E FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera), designed for industrial-grade applications where power efficiency and moderate logic density are required. With 15,408 logic elements and a robust set of peripherals, this 144-pin EQFP device is ideal for compact designs that demand reliable programmable logic in harsh environments.

EP4CE15E22I7N Features

15,408 logic elements

516 Kbits of embedded memory

179 user I/O pins

2 integrated PLLs

1.2V core voltage (3.3V I/O tolerant)

EQFP-144 package (22mm × 22mm)

Industrial temperature range: -40°C to +100°C

Supports AS, PS, and JTAG configuration modes

Low static and dynamic power consumption

RoHS compliant and eco-friendly

EP4CE15E22I7N Applications

Industrial automation systems

Embedded vision and control units

Consumer electronics controllers

Medical imaging and diagnostics equipment

Communication protocol adapters

Custom data acquisition modules

FPGA educational and development kits

EP4CE15E22I7N CAD Model

Footprint

3D Model

EP4CE15E22I7N Alternatives

EP4CE22F17I7N – More logic elements, smaller footprint

EP3C16F256C8N – From Cyclone III family, similar logic range

LFE5U-25F-6BG256C – Lattice ECP5 series, newer architecture

XC6SLX16-2CSG324I – Xilinx Spartan-6, more RAM blocks

10CL025YU256I7G – Intel Cyclone 10 LP, similar range with enhanced features

EP4CE15E22I7N Manufacturer

Intel Corporation is a global technology leader renowned for designing and manufacturing innovative semiconductor products. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Intel is best known for its high-performance microprocessors, chipsets, FPGAs, and memory technologies that power everything from personal computers to data centers, industrial systems, and edge devices. With a strong focus on research, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing, Intel plays a critical role in driving digital transformation across industries worldwide. Through its cutting-edge solutions, the company continues to shape the future of computing, artificial intelligence, and connectivity.

EP4CE15E22I7N FAQs

Question: Does EP4CE15E22I7N support DDR2 interfaces?

Answer: Not natively. It requires soft controller IP cores and careful timing constraints.

Question: What is the allowable core voltage range?

Answer: 1.2V ± 5%. Overvoltage may cause permanent damage.

Question: Can I use Quartus Prime Lite Edition for development?

Answer: Yes, Quartus Prime Lite fully supports Cyclone IV series.

Question: How many global clock networks does this FPGA offer?

Answer: It supports up to 20 global clocks, enabling complex timing structures.

Question: Is it suitable for passive cooling (fanless) designs?

Answer: Yes, its low power profile and industrial temperature tolerance make it ideal for fanless systems.