Intel Cyclone® IV E FPGA, EP4CE15F17C7N, 15408 logic elements, 165 I/O, 516096 RAM bits, 256-LBGA, 0°C to 85°C operating temperature.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Cyclone® IV E |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Voltage | 1.15V ~ 1.25V |
| Operating temperature | 0°C~85°C(TJ) |
| Package | Tray |
| Number of i (O) | 165 |
| Case | 256-LBGA |
| Total RAM bits | 516096 |
| Number of LABs (CLBs) | 963 |
| Number of logic elements (Cells) | 15408 |
The 516096 total RAM bits handle small FIFOs and line buffers without external SRAM.
The 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) is a fine-pitch BGA. The commercial temperature range (0°C to 85°C junction) covers most indoor equipment — telecom racks, test gear, industrial controllers in conditioned cabinets.
The EP4CE15F17C7N and EP4CE15F17C8N share the same package and density; the difference is the speed grade. The C7N is the faster speed grade (7), while the C8N is the standard speed grade (8). For timing-critical paths, the C7N gives more margin.
The EP4CE15F17C7N is rated for 0°C to 85°C junction temperature. The EP4CE15F17I7N is the industrial-grade variant rated for -40°C to 100°C junction. If your application sees freezing temperatures, use the I7N.
Yes, Cyclone IV E devices support JTAG programming per the IEEE 1149.1 standard. The configuration voltage for the I/O banks is 3.3 V or 2.5 V depending on the bank — check the pinout for VCCIO assignments.
The EP4CGX15BF14C8N is a Cyclone IV GX device with 14400 logic elements and 72 I/O, but it includes transceivers. It is not a pin-compatible swap — the package and I/O count differ. For a true drop-in, stay within the Cyclone IV E family and the same 256-FBGA footprint.