EP4CE6
AlteraCyclone IVThe EP4CE6 is a Cyclone IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 60 nm process. It provides 6,000 LUT4 look-up tables, 0.3 Mb of block RAM and 15 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 179 user I/O pins. It is available in 3 packages, from the U256 (14 × 14 mm) to the E144 (22 × 22 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 | 6,000 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 6,000 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 6,000 |
| Block RAM | 0.3 Mb (30 × 9 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 15 |
| Max. user I/O | 179 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E144 | 22 × 22 | 0.5 | 91 | — |
| U256 | 14 × 14 | 0.8 | 179 | — |
| F256 | 17 × 17 | 1.0 | 179 | — |
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 EP4CE6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10CL006Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 6K 6K LUT4 | 6K LE | 15 | 0.3 Mb | 176 | — | — |
| GW1N-4Gowin LittleBee | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 218 | — | — |
| GW1NR-4Gowin LittleBee | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 218 | — | — |
| GW1NS-4Gowin LittleBee | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 106 | — | — |
| GW1NSR-4Gowin LittleBee | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 106 | — | — |
| XC7S6AMD Spartan-7 | 6K 3.8K LUT6 | 6K LC | 10 | 0.2 Mb | 100 | — | — |
Compare side by side: EP4CE6 vs 10CL006, EP4CE6 vs GW1N-4, EP4CE6 vs GW1NR-4, EP4CE6 vs GW1NS-4, EP4CE6 vs GW1NSR-4.
EP4CE6 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4CE6 have?
The EP4CE6 has 6,000 LUT4 look-up tables, about 6,000 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the EP4CE6 have?
The EP4CE6 has 15 18×18 multipliers and 0.3 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4CE6 have transceivers?
No, the EP4CE6 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 179 pins.
What are the alternatives to the EP4CE6?
Devices of similar size in other families include 10CL006 (Altera Cyclone 10 LP), GW1N-4 (Gowin LittleBee), GW1NR-4 (Gowin LittleBee).
Which software is used to design with the EP4CE6?
Designs for the EP4CE6 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.