Altera Cyclone IV FPGA EP4CE6E22C8N / EP4CE6 Development Board

Product Description The Altera Cyclone IV FPGA EP4CE6E22C8N Development Board is a powerful, feature-rich programmable logic platform designed for prototyping digital hardware, experimenting with hardware description languages (Verilog / VHDL), and building custom logic systems. It includes a Cyclone IV E FPGA with thousands of logic elements, onboard configuration flash, clock source, multiple power rails, JTAG programming interface, and rich I/O expansion headers. At PowerMark Solution, we provide authentic Cyclone IV boards for engineers, students, and makers who want to build high-performance FPGA designs for signal processing, communication, industrial control, custom logic circuits, and educational purposes. Features Intel (Altera) EP4CE6E22C8N Cyclone IV E FPGA chip, with ~6,000 logic elements. 91 general-purpose I/O pins (varies by board layout) for wide interfacing. Multiple voltage regulators supporting core, I/O, and PLL power rails (for example ~1.2V, ~2.5V, ~3.3V). Onboard configuration FLASH (serial EPCS / configuration memory) to store bitstream. Active clock source (typically 50 MHz oscillator) for main FPGA clock. JTAG programming / debugging interface. LEDs and reset / configuration buttons for feedback and control. Expansion headers / pin-outs with standard 2.54 mm pitch for connecting peripherals. On-board power supply options (USB or DC jack) and power indicator. Stable core device from the Cyclone IV E family with good support for Quartus and other Intel FPGA tools. Applications Digital signal processing (DSP): filters, audio/video pipelines. Communication logic: UART, SPI, I2C, custom protocol design. Embedded control systems and state machines. Learning HDL design in universities or self-study. Rapid prototyping of custom logic circuits. Industrial automation logic, custom control firmware. Robotics and sensor interface logic modules. Experimentation with memory, clocking, PLL usage etc. Technical Specifications Specification Details FPGA Model EP4CE6E22C8N (Cyclone IV E family) Logic Elements (LEs) ~6,000 Embedded Memory / RAM ~270 kb General I/O Pins ~90 (board dependent) Package Type 144-pin QFP or equivalent Clock Source Onboard oscillator (≈50 MHz) Operating Voltages Core ~1.2V, I/O ~2.5V/3.3V Configuration Flash Memory Serial flash (e.g. EPCS) for bitstream storage Programming Interface JTAG Onboard Indicators LEDs (power, status), reset/config buttons Power Supply Modes USB powered or external DC input Board Expansion 2.54 mm header pins for I/O expansion Package Includes 1 × Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N FPGA Development Board Documentation Pin-out / header mapping. Sample Verilog / VHDL projects (LED blink, UART loopback). Guide to configure bitstream via JTAG. Instructions for power supply selection, voltage rail setup. FAQs Q1: What is the clock frequency provided on board?A: Typically a 50 MHz oscillator is included for the main FPGA clock. Q2: How many logic elements does the FPGA have?A: Approximately 6,000 logic elements in this EP4CE6E22C8N model. Q3: What voltage levels are required?A: The FPGA core requires around ~1.2V, I/O around ~2.5V or ~3.3V depending on use; board includes regulators. Q4: Can I store the FPGA configuration permanently?A: Yes — onboard serial flash (e.g. EPCS) lets the FPGA load the bitstream after reset or power-up. Q5: What programming / debugging interface is used?A: JTAG interface is provided for programming / debugging. Q6: Are there LEDs or buttons for status & control?A: Yes — LEDs for power/status, and buttons for RESET and configuration (nCONFIG) are included. Q7: Is this suitable for beginners learning FPGA / HDL?A: Absolutely — good documentation, modest but powerful logic element count, standard I/O headers and sample projects make it ideal for learning. Q8: What kind of software/tools are needed to use this board?A: Intel FPGA tools such as Quartus Prime, HDL tools like Verilog / VHDL, and JTAG drivers are needed.