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12 years ago

Cyclone IV Device Selection Problem

Hi. I will try to usung Altera Cyclone IV E Device(EP4CE40F19A7N, 324pin) in my design. But Information about the device is not anywhere in site(pinmaps, package details..)

Where I found that let me know.

Also I using the quartus 11.1(MAX & Legacy families device support installed), but this EP4CE40, 324pin device is not visible.

Please, someone help me solve this problem.

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    12 years ago

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    Altera Cyclone IV E Device(EP4CE40F19A7N, 324pin)

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    You should contact an Altera FAE to see what they say.

    Personally I check for the most popular parts on Digikey as part of the selection process.

    For example, searching for the FPGA-324 pin package shows the EP4CGX30CF19C7N GX part is available, however, no E-series part. Although the handbook shows an E-series device in this package, I suspect it is just not popular, so probably not easily available ... if you are not planning on placing a large order, I would recommend selecting a more popular part (where popularity is determined by the availability/price on Digikey).

    You do not have to order from Digikey, Arrow also stocks these parts, however, the Digikey site has a decent enough search engine and provides stock counts.

    Cheers,

    Dave