The Waveshare CoreEP4CE6 FPGA Board is a compact, low-cost, and versatile core development board featuring the Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N chip. Designed for FPGA learners, embedded developers, and hardware engineers, this board supports JTAG programming, full pin expansion, and onboard power regulation—ideal for quick project integration.
Key Features
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Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N FPGA chip
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50MHz active crystal oscillator
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JTAG programming interface (10-pin header)
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80 I/O ports accessible via pin headers
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Built-in EPCS16 serial flash memory
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Onboard voltage regulators: 3.3V / 2.5V / 1.2V
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Includes RESET and nCONFIG buttons, 4 LEDs
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2.54mm pitch headers for easy expansion
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Supports Verilog, VHDL, NIOS II, Quartus II
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FPGA Chip | EP4CE6E22C8N (Cyclone IV) |
| Logic Elements | 6K |
| RAM | 270KB |
| I/Os | 80 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Voltage Range | 1.15V – 3.465V |
| Clock Speed | 50MHz |
| Programming | JTAG (10-pin header) |
| Package | QFP144 |
| Dimensions | 60mm x 45mm (approx.) |
Includes
- 1 x CoreEP4CE6 Development Board
- 1 x Custom USB Power Cable
- 1 x FPGA Resource CD
Note: Debugger/programmer not included
Application
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FPGA education and training
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Hardware logic prototyping
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Signal processing applications
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Embedded system control
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Industrial automation projects
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STEM development and research
Software & Development Support
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Compatible with Quartus II IDE
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Supports Verilog, VHDL, and NIOS II
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Reference code and schematics available
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Detailed documentation for beginners