EP4CE15F23C8N

Product Overview

• Category: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)
• Use: EP4CE15F23C8N is a PLD used for digital logic design and implementation.
• Characteristics: It offers high-performance, low-power consumption, and flexibility in designing complex digital systems.
• Package: The EP4CE15F23C8N comes in a compact 484-pin FineLine BGA package.
• Essence: This PLD provides a reconfigurable hardware platform for implementing various digital functions.
• Packaging/Quantity: The EP4CE15F23C8N is typically sold individually or in small quantities.

Specifications

• Logic Elements: The EP4CE15F23C8N contains 14,624 logic elements, which can be configured as look-up tables, flip-flops, or other combinational or sequential logic components.
• Memory: It includes 414 kilobits of embedded memory blocks for storing data.
• Clock Networks: The device has up to 288 global clock networks for distributing clock signals throughout the design.
• I/O Pins: EP4CE15F23C8N offers 266 I/O pins for interfacing with external devices.
• Operating Voltage: It operates at a voltage range of 1.15V to 1.25V.
• Speed Grade: The device is available in different speed grades, with maximum operating frequencies ranging from 300 MHz to 500 MHz.

Pin Configuration

The EP4CE15F23C8N has a detailed pin configuration, which can be found in the manufacturer's datasheet.

Functional Features

• Reconfigurability: EP4CE15F23C8N allows users to modify the functionality of the device even after it has been programmed.
• Flexibility: It supports a wide range of digital logic functions, making it suitable for various applications.
• Low Power Consumption: The device is designed to minimize power consumption, making it energy-efficient.
• High Performance: EP4CE15F23C8N offers fast processing speeds and efficient utilization of resources.

Advantages

• Versatility: EP4CE15F23C8N can be used in diverse applications due to its flexibility and reconfigurability.
• Cost-Effective: It provides a cost-effective solution for implementing complex digital systems compared to custom-designed ASICs.
• Time-to-Market: The programmable nature of the device allows for faster prototyping and shorter development cycles.

Disadvantages

• Limited Resources: Compared to dedicated ASICs, PLDs like EP4CE15F23C8N have limited resources, which may restrict the complexity of designs.
• Higher Power Consumption: While efforts are made to minimize power consumption, PLDs generally consume more power than ASICs optimized for specific tasks.

Working Principles

EP4CE15F23C8N utilizes a combination of look-up tables, flip-flops, and other configurable logic elements to implement digital functions. These elements are interconnected using programmable routing resources, allowing users to define the desired functionality through programming.

Application Field Plans

The EP4CE15F23C8N finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Embedded Systems: It can be used in embedded systems for controlling and interfacing with peripheral devices.
2. Communications: EP4CE15F23C8N can be employed in communication systems for signal processing and protocol implementation.
3. Industrial Automation: It enables the implementation of control systems and data processing in industrial automation applications.
4. Consumer Electronics: The device can be utilized in consumer electronics for implementing complex digital functions in devices like TVs, gaming consoles, and home appliances.

Alternative Models

• EP4CE10F17C8N
• EP4CE22F17C6N
• EP4CE30F23C7N

These alternative models offer similar functionality but may have different specifications or package options.