EP4CE6 Cyclone IV FPGA Boards, Kits and ICs

EP4CE6 Cyclone IV FPGA boards, development kits and loose ICs

Explore Cyclone IV E EP4CE6 development hardware by the actual item selected, not by the shared search phrase in a listing title. This collection currently includes larger teaching boards, compact FPGA core boards, finished 52 × 52 mm boards, loose TQFP-144 chips, quantity packs and a separately selectable USB Blaster programmer. Some listings also offer EP4CE10, EP4CE15 or EP4CE22 instead of EP4CE6. A product appearing here does not mean every choice contains an EP4CE6, a programmed board or a complete kit. Select the exact model, quantity and bundle on its product page.

Choose the right physical format

Large teaching boards: The 136 × 106 mm-style EP4CE6/EP4CE10 educational listings describe a Cyclone IV E device, 50 MHz oscillator, 16 Mbit EPCS16N configuration memory, 64 Mbit SDRAM, JTAG and Active Serial connections, with onboard buttons, LEDs, four-digit display, buzzer, PS/2, RS232, LCD socket, VGA, temperature sensor, EEPROM and infrared receiver. These are source-listing specifications for those particular boards, not a promise that every smaller board has the same interfaces. The chips are identified as EP4CE6E22C8N or EP4CE10E22C8N depending on the selected option. One supplier line incorrectly says JTAG .SOF loading survives power loss: direct configuration of volatile FPGA fabric does not. Persistent boot requires a correctly fitted and programmed nonvolatile configuration device and appropriate mode settings.

Seven EP4CE6 teaching bundles: One detailed listing offers Bundle1 through Bundle7. Its stated base bundle is the main board, USB Blaster, USB power cable and LCD1602 module. Bundle2 additionally lists a connection board, 16-bit-color VGA module, OV7670 camera, 2.4-inch TFT touch module, Ethernet module and USB-to-RS232 cable; Bundle3 lists the connection board, VGA module and camera; Bundle4 the connection board, TFT touch module and camera; Bundle5 the connection board and Ethernet module; Bundle6 the connection board and CH376S USB module; Bundle7 the connection board, 7-inch 800 × 480 TFT module and camera. The same source calls this a “6 Bundles” package list while enumerating seven, and its general peripheral paragraph gives inconsistent descriptions for some expansion hardware. Confirm the selected bundle's itemized packing list, connector adapters, programmer model and documentation before checkout. A second similarly titled listing has Bundle1–Bundle6 and a very short description without an itemized list: do not automatically transfer the first listing's contents to it. “Ships From: CN” indicates a shipping-origin option, not an upgraded FPGA or kit.

Educational board-and-box choices: Two listings distinguish EP4CE6 versus EP4CE10 board options or white-box options and describe a USB programmer, cable and protective box. EP4CE10 is a different logic-capacity device, not an alternate spelling of EP4CE6; “EP4CE6E White box” refers to a selected board/packaging choice, not an unpopulated loose IC. Confirm exact board marking, box style and included cable for the selected listing. A seller's testing or anti-static claim is not independent certification or a guarantee of device authenticity.

Compact Type-C core boards: Some 7.6 × 5.4 cm listings describe EP4CE6E22C8N or EP4CE10E22C8N core-board options with a Type-C 5 V input, 50 MHz oscillator and 16 Mbit SPI NOR flash. One option explicitly says “USB Blaster Only”: that selection is a programmer, not the core board. The stated option-1 pack includes one EP4CE6 core board, a Type-C cable and Dupont cable; verify whether that pack applies to the exact selected variant rather than assuming it carries over to the EP4CE10 or downloader option. A separate Type-C/CH340/W25Q listing has a single default option but gives no board schematic or detailed flash, interface and cable specifications. The CH340 label suggests a USB-serial interface, not proof of an onboard JTAG programmer.

Other small modules: Several one-piece and 1/2/3-piece listings call an EP4CE6E22C8N core system module “2.5V” and “Arduino compatible” but supply little hardware detail. The 2.5 V listing value must not be treated as a universal input-supply instruction: find the actual regulator input, bank VCCIO, connector map and board revision. “Arduino compatible” does not establish Arduino shield pinout, 5 V-tolerant FPGA inputs or software compatibility. The 52 × 52 mm finished-product listing offers separate EP4CE6E22 and EP4CE10E22 variants, describes a 5 V/500 mA mini-USB or header input, 50 MHz oscillator, JTAG, a 16 Mbit flash, LED and button, and mentions a mini-USB power cable. Its source text also mentions EP4CE22 in general discussion but there is no selectable EP4CE22 variant in that listing. Do not assume its flash can boot without confirming the actual flash type and configuration wiring.

Loose FPGA ICs: A TQFP-144 EP4CE6E22C8N chip listing and another four-way IC listing offer standalone components rather than assembled boards. The latter's Color selector chooses EP4CE6E22C8N, EP4CE10E22C8N, EP4CE15E22C8N or EP4CE22E22C8N: these are alternative device part numbers, not a mixed four-chip pack. Another listing has EP4CE6E22C8N quantity choices of 1pc, 5pcs or 10pcs but a sparse description that calls it a module; verify whether the shipped item is a populated board or a bare chip before using it for a BOM. Marketing phrases such as “100% original,” “new and original” and vague operating-temperature or voltage entries are supplier assertions, not independently established traceability or electrical ratings. Confirm full package marking, speed grade, temperature grade, lot, handling and provenance for production purchases.

Engineering selection and compatibility checklist

1. Silicon: Compare the full EP4CE6E22C8N marking to the intended device, including family, package, speed and temperature code. Different EP4CE10/15/22 variants have different resource and pin-planning implications; do not swap bitstreams or PCB footprints by title alone. Check usable logic, embedded RAM, multipliers, PLLs and I/O in the manufacturer's documentation for the selected device.
2. Board versus chip: Check the photographed assembly, dimensions, fitted SDRAM and flash, connector layout, regulator and whether a cable or programmer is included. An unpopulated FPGA IC cannot be connected directly to a USB Blaster without an appropriate designed PCB and support circuitry.
3. Development flow: Verify that the selected Cyclone IV E device and board files are supported by the appropriate Quartus edition, that any Nios II design has the required software and IP licensing, and that pin constraints match this board revision. Seller-provided demos and cloud downloads vary by listing and are not guaranteed to include a complete learning course or unrestricted manufacturing files.
4. Configuration: JTAG .SOF loading is useful for iterative tests but volatile. An AS .POF or other supported image written to correctly connected configuration memory is a separate operation. Confirm flash part, capacity, configuration scheme, programmer wiring, boot straps and power-up test for each board; SPI NOR naming alone is not sufficient proof of automatic FPGA boot.
5. Electrical: A 5 V USB board input is not a 5 V FPGA GPIO rating, and “2.5V” on a module page is not a substitute for a schematic. Verify input polarity, regulator rails, VCCIO bank assignments, I/O standards, 3.3 V/2.5 V peripherals, reset and current budget before connection. On the EP4CE22-related board, the supplier explicitly flags several special-function pins that must not be assumed to be ordinary user I/O; consult pin tables for every selected device.
6. Expansion: Match physical headers and actual signal mapping, SDRAM timing, VGA voltage/output network, OV7670 camera supply and pixel clock, TFT interface and backlight, Ethernet controller, and CH376S USB-module protocol. A socket labeled LCD or VGA does not imply the external screen, camera or cable is included. A 7-inch display and a small TFT touch module need different drivers and power budgets.

Frequently asked questions

Are all products here EP4CE6 boards? No. The live selections also include EP4CE10/15/22 devices, loose ICs, quantity packs and USB Blaster-only options. Read the exact variant before buying.

Does Bundle1 include every camera, screen and network module? No. The detailed seven-bundle listing presents these as additions in specific higher bundle numbers; the similarly titled six-bundle listing does not document its kit contents in detail.

Does JTAG .SOF programming survive a power cycle? Not by itself. Volatile FPGA configuration must be reloaded unless a supported nonvolatile boot path has been configured and programmed.

Can a 5 V powered board accept 5 V signals on FPGA pins? No such inference is safe. Check the selected bank's VCCIO and the board schematic; use suitable level translation where needed.

Is the USB Blaster-only selection a low-cost EP4CE6 board? No. It denotes a downloader-only option in the compact-board listings; inspect the selected item's contents.

Do “Arduino compatible” and Type-C mean plug-and-play? No. Confirm pinout, I/O voltage, USB function, driver and firmware. Type-C may provide only board power or a serial connection.

Is a loose EP4CE6E22C8N suitable for an EP4CE10 board? Do not substitute based on package appearance. Match the exact footprint, supplies, pin assignments, configuration and resource needs against the relevant datasheets.

Are the supplier's testing, originality and technical-support claims verified for every listing? No. Treat them as listing claims; request inspection records, traceability or technical files when your application requires them. Store return rights follow Yoeruyo's published policies, not contrary supplier boilerplate.

Use each product page's live variant selector as the final purchase definition. This collection is a selection guide, not a shared board schematic, guaranteed bundle inventory, certification statement or authorization to use any particular third-party trademark.