I/O and package fit
79 I/O in a 144-EQFP package. The exposed pad needs a thermal via array under the package to pull heat into the ground plane.
Active production — no LTB clock ticking
The EP4CE22E22I7N carries an Active lifecycle status. No last-time-buy notice, no end-of-life window to schedule around. For a BOM freeze or a multi-year production run, this part does not introduce obsolescence risk on its own. Intel continues to manufacture the Cyclone IV E family, and the 144-EQFP variant is a standard offering. Sourced through independent distribution, availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time against an RFQ.
