EP4CE6F17C8N

The EP4CE6F17C8N is a Cyclone IV FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera). Equivalent alternatives include:
1. Lattice iCE40 (e.g., iCE40UP5K) - Lower power, smaller capacity.
2. Xilinx Spartan-6 (e.g., XC6SLX9) - Similar logic density.
3. Microsemi (Microchip) IGLOO2 (e.g., M2GL010) - Low-power FPGA alternative.
For exact pin-to-pin replacements, check Intel's Cyclone IV family (e.g., EP4CE10 or EP4CE15 for higher capacity). Always verify specs for compatibility.

The EP4CE6F17C8N is an entry-level Cyclone IV E FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera). Key features:
- Logic Elements (LEs): 6,272
- Memory: 270 Kbits embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 15 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 179 (supports LVDS, LVCMOS, PCI)
- Max User I/O: 129
- Transceivers: None (base variant)
- Clock Management: Up to 4 PLLs
- Package: 256-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA)
- Operating Voltage: 1.0V–1.2V core, 1.5V–3.3V I/O
- Speed Grade: C8 (moderate performance)
Ideal for cost-sensitive, low-power applications like industrial control, embedded processing, and basic signal processing.

The EP4CE6F17C8N is an Altera Cyclone IV FPGA with the following key details:
- Pin Count: 256 pins (FBGA package)
- Functions:
- I/O Pins: 179 user I/Os (supports LVCMOS, LVTTL, and other standards)
- Power Pins: VCCINT (core), VCCIO (I/O banks), GND
- Configuration Pins: JTAG, AS, PS, and dedicated configuration pins
- Clock Pins: 8 global clock inputs
- Other: Differential I/O support, PLLs, and embedded memory
It is a low-cost FPGA with 6,272 logic elements, 270 Kbits RAM, and 15 DSP blocks. Suitable for general-purpose digital logic and embedded applications.

The EP4CE6F17C8N is manufactured by Intel (formerly Altera). It is a Cyclone IV E series FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).
Intel acquired Altera in 2015, integrating its FPGA technology into its product lineup. Altera was a leading FPGA company before the acquisition, specializing in programmable logic devices for industrial, automotive, and communications applications.
Intel continues to produce and support Altera’s FPGA families, including the Cyclone series, which targets cost-sensitive, low-power applications. The EP4CE6F17C8N is a mid-range FPGA with 6,272 logic elements, suitable for embedded and prototyping designs.
Key Points:
- Manufacturer: Intel (formerly Altera)
- Device Type: Cyclone IV E FPGA
- Applications: Embedded systems, communications, industrial control
- Company Type: Semiconductor giant (Intel) with FPGA expertise from Altera.

The EP4CE6F17C8N is a Cyclone IV FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera), suitable for various applications:
- Embedded Systems: Custom logic for industrial control, automation.
- Communications: Signal processing, protocol bridging (UART, SPI, I2C).
- Consumer Electronics: Video/audio processing, IoT devices.
- Education/Prototyping: Low-cost FPGA development.
- Automotive: Sensor interfacing, infotainment systems.
Its low power, compact size (6K LEs), and cost-effectiveness make it ideal for small to medium complexity designs.