963 LABs and 165 I/O — what the logic density means for the BOM
With 963 LABs/CLBs and 165 I/O, this part sits in the mid-range of the Cyclone IV E family. The 15408 logic elements give headroom for a soft-core processor and serial interfaces.
Active lifecycle — no LTB pressure, still a current-production choice
The EP4CE15U14A7N carries an Active product status. That means Intel is still manufacturing it, no last-time-buy notice has been issued, and it remains a valid selection for both new designs and ongoing production. There is no official replacement part to plan for — the Cyclone IV E series continues to serve the cost-sensitive, low-power FPGA segment. For procurement, this removes the urgency of a forced migration; you can qualify it into a BOM without scheduling a future respin.
