Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE6 FPGA Development Board USB Blaster JTAG Programmer

Product Description The Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE6 FPGA Development Board with USB Blaster JTAG Programmer is a complete learning and prototyping platform for FPGA and NIOS II soft processor development. Featuring the EP4CE6E22C8N FPGA with around 6,000 logic elements, onboard configuration flash memory, 50 MHz oscillator, user LEDs and buttons, and exposed I/O pins, this board is ideal for experimenting with digital logic design, hardware description languages (HDL), embedded processors, and signal processing. At PowerMark Solution, we provide this genuine FPGA kit bundled with a USB Blaster programmer so you can start programming, debugging, and deploying projects instantly without extra tools. It’s perfect for students, hobbyists, and engineers seeking hands-on experience in FPGA technology. Features Altera (Intel) Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N FPGA device (~6,000 logic elements). Around 270 Kbits embedded memory (RAM) for user applications. Onboard 50 MHz oscillator providing stable clock input. Integrated configuration flash memory (EPCS) for storing FPGA bitstream. USB Blaster programmer included for JTAG and Active Serial programming. 2 PLLs (Phase-Locked Loops) for flexible clock management. ~80 general-purpose I/O pins exposed via 2.54 mm headers. Onboard power LEDs, reset button, and configuration buttons. Supports NIOS II soft processor for running embedded C/C applications. Multiple voltage regulators (core 1.2V, I/O 2.5V/3.3V). Can be powered via USB or external DC supply. Compact PCB design for easy lab and project use. Applications Learning FPGA fundamentals with Verilog / VHDL. Developing embedded processors using NIOS II soft CPU. Building custom communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C, CAN etc.). Signal processing projects: filtering, encoding, decoding. Robotics control logic and sensor fusion systems. Industrial automation with custom digital logic. Hardware accelerators for real-time processing. Academic lab experiments and training on digital design. Technical Specifications Specification Details FPGA Model EP4CE6E22C8N (Cyclone IV E Family) Logic Elements (LEs) ~6,272 Embedded Memory (RAM) ~270 Kbits PLLs 2 Clock Input 50 MHz onboard oscillator Configuration Memory Serial EPCS Flash I/O Pins ~80 user I/O pins exposed Programming Interface USB Blaster (JTAG & AS) Voltage Rails Core ~1.2V, I/O ~2.5V/3.3V Onboard Controls Reset button, configuration button Indicators Power LED, Status LEDs Expansion Headers 2.54 mm pitch headers Power Supply USB or 5V DC external input Package Includes 1 × Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE6 FPGA Development Board (EP4CE6E22C8N) 1 × USB Blaster Programmer (JTAG/AS) Jumper wires / headers (if provided by manufacturer) Documentation Board schematic and pin-out diagrams. Getting started guide for Quartus Prime software. Sample Verilog & VHDL codes (LED blink, UART test, NIOS II setup). Instructions for JTAG programming via USB Blaster. Tutorials for soft CPU projects using NIOS II. FAQs Q1: How many logic elements does this FPGA have?A: Approximately 6,272 logic elements in the EP4CE6 model. Q2: Can the design be stored permanently?A: Yes, the board includes configuration flash (EPCS) that retains bitstream after power off. Q3: What programmer is included?A: A USB Blaster programmer is bundled for JTAG and Active Serial programming. Q4: Can I implement a soft processor?A: Yes, you can run NIOS II soft CPU, allowing embedded programming in C/C . Q5: How many I/O pins are available?A: Around 80 GPIO pins are exposed via standard 2.54 mm headers. Q6: What clock source is provided?A: An onboard 50 MHz oscillator is included. Q7: Which software tools are supported?A: Intel Quartus Prime, ModelSim for simulation, and NIOS II Embedded Design Suite. Q8: Is this suitable for beginners?A: Yes, it’s widely used for academic learning, with plenty of examples and community support. Q9: Can I use it for robotics or IoT projects?A: Absolutely — its programmable logic and GPIO make it ideal for robotics control and IoT hardware. Q10: What power supply does it need?A: It can be powered through USB or an external regulated 5V DC supply.