What this FPGA is and where it fits
The Intel EP4CE6F17I7N is a Cyclone IV E FPGA delivering 6272 logic elements and 179 user I/O in a 256-FBGA package. It carries 276480 bits of embedded RAM, enough for small FIFOs or look-up tables without external memory. The 1.15 V to 1.25 V core supply keeps dynamic power manageable for thermally constrained enclosures. This part is aimed at industrial control, motor drive interface, and sensor aggregation where you need moderate logic density and a wide temperature envelope.
Industrial temperature grade — what it buys you
The I7N suffix specifies the industrial temperature range of -40°C to 100°C (junction). That is the main difference from the commercial-grade C8N and C6N variants, which are rated 0°C to 85°C.
Active lifecycle — no LTB pressure
The EP4CE6F17I7N is listed as Active in production. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy schedule is in effect.
