EP4CE40
AlteraCyclone IVThe EP4CE40 is a Cyclone IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 60 nm process. It provides 40,000 LUT4 look-up tables, 1.1 Mb of block RAM and 116 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 532 user I/O pins. It is available in 4 packages, from the U484 (19 × 19 mm) to the F780 (29 × 29 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.
Specifications
| Vendor | Altera |
|---|---|
| Family | Cyclone IV |
| Series | Cyclone |
| Process | 60 nm |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 40,000 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 40,000 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 40,000 |
| Block RAM | 1.1 Mb (126 × 9 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 116 |
| Max. user I/O | 532 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U484 | 19 × 19 | 0.8 | 328 | — |
| F324 | 19 × 19 | 1.0 | 193 | — |
| F484 | 23 × 23 | 1.0 | 328 | — |
| F780 | 29 × 29 | 1.0 | 532 | — |
Package names are shown as in the selection guide; the full ordering code adds speed grade and temperature (see the data sheet).
Alternatives to the EP4CE40
Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10M40Altera MAX 10 | 40K 40K LUT4 | 40K LE | 125 | 1.2 Mb | 500 | — | — |
| 10CL040Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 40K 40K LUT4 | 40K LE | 126 | 1.1 Mb | 325 | — | — |
| 10M50Altera MAX 10 | 50K 50K LUT4 | 50K LE | 144 | 1.6 Mb | 500 | — | — |
| T35Efinix Trion | ≈31.7K 31.7K LEs | 31.7K LE | 120 | 1.4 Mb | 230 | — | — |
| GW5A-60Gowin Arora V | 59.9K 59.9K LUT4 | — | 118 | 2.1 Mb | 320 | — | — |
| Ti40Efinix Titanium | ≈38.9K 38.9K LEs | 38.9K LE | 100 | 1.5 Mb | 183 | — | — |
Compare side by side: EP4CE40 vs 10M40, EP4CE40 vs 10CL040, EP4CE40 vs 10M50.
EP4CE40 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4CE40 have?
The EP4CE40 has 40,000 LUT4 look-up tables, about 40,000 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the EP4CE40 have?
The EP4CE40 has 116 18×18 multipliers and 1.1 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4CE40 have transceivers?
No, the EP4CE40 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 532 pins.
What are the alternatives to the EP4CE40?
Devices of similar size in other families include 10M40 (Altera MAX 10), 10CL040 (Altera Cyclone 10 LP), 10M50 (Altera MAX 10).
Which software is used to design with the EP4CE40?
Designs for the EP4CE40 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.
Other Cyclone IV devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP4CE6 | 6K 6K LUT4 | 6K LE | 15 | 0.3 Mb | 179 | — | — |
| EP4CE10 | 10K 10K LUT4 | 10K LE | 23 | 0.4 Mb | 179 | — | — |
| EP4CGX15 | 14K 14K LUT4 | 14K LE | — | 0.5 Mb | 72 | 2 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| EP4CE15 | 15K 15K LUT4 | 15K LE | 56 | 0.5 Mb | 343 | — | — |
| EP4CGX22 | 21K 21K LUT4 | 21K LE | 40 | 0.7 Mb | 150 | 4 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| EP4CE22 | 22K 22K LUT4 | 22K LE | 66 | 0.6 Mb | 153 | — | — |
| EP4CGX30 | 29K 29K LUT4 | 29K LE | 80 | 1.1 Mb | 290 | 4 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| EP4CE30 | 29K 29K LUT4 | 29K LE | 66 | 0.6 Mb | 532 | — | — |
| EP4CE40 | 40K 40K LUT4 | 40K LE | 116 | 1.1 Mb | 532 | — | — |
| EP4CGX50 | 50K 50K LUT4 | 50K LE | 140 | 2.4 Mb | 310 | 8 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| EP4CE55 | 56K 56K LUT4 | 56K LE | 154 | 2.3 Mb | 374 | — | — |
| EP4CGX75 | 74K 74K LUT4 | 74K LE | 198 | 4.1 Mb | 310 | 8 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| EP4CE75 | 75K 75K LUT4 | 75K LE | 200 | 2.7 Mb | 426 | — | — |
| EP4CGX110 | 109K 109K LUT4 | 109K LE | 280 | 5.8 Mb | 475 | 8 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| EP4CE115 | 114K 114K LUT4 | 114K LE | 266 | 3.8 Mb | 528 | — | — |
| EP4CGX150 | 150K 150K LUT4 | 150K LE | 360 | 6.3 Mb | 475 | 8 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
Source: Altera Cyclone IV FPGA Product Table, 2025.09.24. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.