Logic density and memory — what the 6272 LEs and 276480 bits cover
6272 logic elements place this part in the entry-to-mid tier of the Cyclone IV E family. The 276480 RAM bits support small FIFOs or line buffers.
Active lifecycle — no LTB pressure on this BOM line
The EP4CE6F17I7 carries an Active product status. Intel is still manufacturing it, no last-time-buy window has opened.
Package and I/O — 256-FBGA routing notes
The 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) package with 179 I/O gives a dense pin field. The 179 I/O count includes dedicated clock pins and configuration pins.
