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Cyclone® IV E
Cyclone IV E FPGA architecture consists of up to 115K vertically arranged LEs, 4 Mbits of embedded memory arranged as 9-Kbit (M9K) blocks, and 266 18 x 18 embedded multipliers.
Explore Cyclone® IV E FPGAs
Cyclone IV E FPGAs provide cost-optimized programmable logic with flexible logic, DSP, and embedded memory resources for control, processing, and interface applications. Their low-power operation and compact package options support efficient system integration across industrial, consumer electronics, and security applications.
Key Features
| Flexible Logic and DSP Resources | Combines logic elements, DSP blocks, and embedded memory to support a variety of processing and control applications. |
| Low-Power, Compact Design | Delivers power-efficient performance in small package options to simplify system integration and reduce board size. |
| Cost-Optimized Programmable Logic | Provides reliable FPGA functionality for embedded control, bridging, and interfacing in price-sensitive system designs. |
Benefits
Flexible Logic and Processing Integration
Provides flexible logic density, DSP, and memory integration to support a wide range of control, processing, and interface applications in cost-sensitive designs.
Compact, Low-Power Design
Simplifies board design with lower power operation and smaller form factors, allowing for compact system layouts across industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.
Cost-Optimized Programmable Solutions
Offers system-level integration capabilities for general-purpose programmable logic designs that require reliable performance at an optimized cost point.
Solutions
 | Altera delivers solutions enabling innovation from edge to cloud in industrial automation. With our FPGAs, industries can develop safe, reliable, and optimized designs. |
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 | As consumer electronics continue to evolve, devices are being challenged to support edge AI, 8K video processing, and emerging connectivity standards while maintaining responsive performance and energy efficiency. These trends are driving demand for adaptable hardware platforms that can accelerate compute-intensive workloads, process data in real time, and evolve with changing application requirements. |
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 | Algorithms are changing, and equipment shipping today will outlive the ciphers inside it – post-quantum standards are arriving mid-lifecycle, for systems already in the field. |
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Resources
Start developing with Cyclone IV E FPGAs with these resources.
Common Questions
Use GPIO for supported parallel or source-synchronous interfaces. Cyclone IV E lacks GX's hard serial-transceiver resources.
Estimate logic, register, memory and I/O requirements, then compile against candidate devices to confirm fit and timing margin.
Choose supported width/depth configurations and account for block granularity. Check inferred memory use in the synthesis report.
Verify bank supply voltage, I/O standard, pin assignments and board connections against the device pin guidelines.
Programmable control, buffering and parallel interfaces allow custom adaptation. Check throughput and electrical compatibility at both ends.