EP4CE15E22C8L

The EP4CE15E22C8L is a Cyclone IV E field programmable gate array (FPGA) IC from Intel (Altera) offering a mid-range combination of logic density, on-chip memory, and I/O capability in a surface-mount 144-LQFP exposed-pad package. The device integrates 15,408 logic elements and approximately 0.516 Mbits of embedded RAM, making it suitable for medium-complexity programmable-logic designs that require a balance of capacity and compact packaging.

Designed for commercial-grade applications, the device operates from a core supply range of 0.970 V to 1.03 V and an ambient temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C. Documentation for the Cyclone IV family is provided in the Cyclone IV Device Handbook included in the product datasheet materials.

Key Features

• Core Logic 15,408 logic elements provide mid-range programmable logic capacity for glue logic, protocol bridging, and custom state machines.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 0.516 Mbits of on-chip RAM to implement FIFOs, small buffers, and distributed memory functions without relying solely on external memory.
• I/O Resources 81 user I/O pins to support a variety of peripheral connections and board-level interfaces.
• Power and Operating Conditions Core voltage supply range from 0.970 V to 1.03 V and commercial operating temperature 0 °C to 85 °C, enabling predictable electrical and thermal behavior within specified limits.
• Package and Mounting Surface-mount 144-LQFP with exposed pad for thermal management; supplier package listed as 144-EQFP (20×20), supporting compact PCB layouts.
• Compliance RoHS-compliant construction for environmental conformity in commercial product assemblies.
• Documentation Device characteristics and electrical specifications are covered in the Cyclone IV Device Handbook series referenced in the product datasheet materials.

Typical Applications

• Custom digital logic and glue-logic — Use the 15,408 logic elements to implement medium-complexity combinational and sequential logic that interfaces discrete peripherals and subsystems.
• Interface bridging and protocol conversion — 81 I/O pins allow implementation of board-level protocol adapters and signal translation between subsystems.
• On-chip buffering and small memory functions — Approximately 0.516 Mbits of embedded RAM supports buffering, small FIFOs, and temporary data storage for streaming or packetized data flows.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic-to-memory ratio: 15,408 logic elements paired with ~0.516 Mbits of RAM provide a practical balance for medium-complexity designs that need both programmable logic and embedded memory.
• Compact, serviceable package: 144-LQFP exposed-pad surface-mount package supports compact PCB implementations while offering a thermal interface through the exposed pad.
• Predictable commercial operating range: Specified 0 °C to 85 °C operating temperature and defined core voltage range enable clear design constraints for commercial products.
• RoHS-compliant: Environmentally compliant construction suitable for assemblies requiring RoHS conformity.
• Well-documented family: Supported by Cyclone IV device handbook documentation included in the product datasheet materials to aid hardware design and validation.

Why Choose EP4CE15E22C8L?

The EP4CE15E22C8L positions itself as a mid-range Cyclone IV E FPGA option for engineers who need a pragmatic mix of logic density, embedded memory, and I/O capacity in a compact surface-mount package. Its defined electrical and thermal operating points, together with family documentation, make it suitable for commercial FPGA-based designs requiring clear specification limits and on-chip resources.

This device is well suited to teams building medium-complexity digital systems, interface bridges, or embedded logic functions that benefit from integrated RAM and a compact 144-LQFP package, supported by the Cyclone IV Device Handbook for design and validation tasks.

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