EP4CGX75
AlteraCyclone IVThe EP4CGX75 is a Cyclone IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 60 nm process. It provides 74,000 LUT4 look-up tables, 4.1 Mb of block RAM and 198 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 310 user I/O pins and 8 XCVR transceivers at up to 3.125 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It is available in 2 packages, from the F484 (23 × 23 mm) to the F672 (27 × 27 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 | 74,000 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 74,000 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 74,000 |
| Block RAM | 4.1 Mb (462 × 9 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 198 |
| Max. user I/O | 310 |
|---|---|
| XCVR transceivers | 8 × 3.125 Gb/s |
| PCI Express | Gen2 |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F484 | 23 × 23 | 1.0 | 290 | 4 |
| F672 | 27 × 27 | 1.0 | 310 | 8 |
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 EP4CGX75
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC7A75TAMD Artix-7 | 75.5K 47.2K LUT6 | 75.5K LC | 180 | 3.7 Mb | 300 | 8 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| GW5AT-75Gowin Arora V | 86.7K 86.7K LUT4 | — | 213 | 4.5 Mb | 312 | 8 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| XC7K70TAMD Kintex-7 | 65.6K 41K LUT6 | 65.6K LC | 240 | 4.7 Mb | 300 | 8 GTX 12.5 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A100TAMD Artix-7 | 101K 63.4K LUT6 | 101K LC | 240 | 4.7 Mb | 300 | 8 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| 5CGXC5Altera Cyclone V | 58.2K 29.1K ALMs | 77K LE | 150 | 4.4 Mb | 336 | 6 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen1 |
| 5CGTD5Altera Cyclone V | 58.2K 29.1K ALMs | 77K LE | 150 | 4.4 Mb | 336 | 6 XCVR 6.144 Gb/s | Gen2 |
Compare side by side: EP4CGX75 vs XC7A75T, EP4CGX75 vs GW5AT-75, EP4CGX75 vs XC7K70T, EP4CGX75 vs XC7A100T.
EP4CGX75 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4CGX75 have?
The EP4CGX75 has 74,000 LUT4 look-up tables, about 74,000 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the EP4CGX75 have?
The EP4CGX75 has 198 18×18 multipliers and 4.1 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4CGX75 have transceivers?
Yes, 8 XCVR transceivers at up to 3.125 Gb/s.
What are the alternatives to the EP4CGX75?
Devices of similar size in other families include XC7A75T (AMD Artix-7), GW5AT-75 (Gowin Arora V), XC7K70T (AMD Kintex-7).
Which software is used to design with the EP4CGX75?
Designs for the EP4CGX75 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.