What the EP4CE15F23C9LN is and where it fits
The Intel EP4CE15F23C9LN is a Cyclone® IV E FPGA delivering 15408 logic elements in a 484-BGA package. With 343 user I/O and 516096 bits of embedded RAM, it targets cost-sensitive medium-density applications.
I/O and package — the routing constraint
343 I/O pins force the 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) footprint. No smaller BGA or QFP variant exists for this density tier, so the board requires at least a four-layer stack-up to escape the balls. The supplier device package is 484-FBGA (23x23); plan for via-in-pad or microvia if routing density is tight. Surface-mount only — no socket option for prototyping without an adapter.
Lifecycle and supply posture
The EP4CE15F23C9LN carries an Active lifecycle status. No last-time-buy notice or NRND flag is on record, so it remains a valid choice for new designs and production replenishment.
