Waveshare CoreEP4CE10 ALTERA Core Board
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Waveshare CoreEP4CE10 ALTERA Core Board
Description
Waveshare CoreEP4CE10 ALTERA Core Board is a compact Cyclone IV FPGA core board built around the EP4CE10F17C8N device for FPGA learning, digital logic development, embedded prototyping, and hardware verification. It integrates the essential FPGA support circuitry directly on the board, making it a practical starting point for developers who want an ALTERA FPGA development board that is easy to embed into custom systems.
This CoreEP4CE10 core board includes an onboard EPCS16 serial configuration device, clock circuit, nCONFIG button, RESET button, status LEDs, and a JTAG programming interface. All FPGA I/O lines are brought out through expansion headers, making the board suitable for custom logic experiments, CPLD/FPGA coursework, interface prototyping, and embedded application expansion.
Features
- CoreEP4CE10 FPGA core board based on the ALTERA Cyclone IV EP4CE10F17C8N.
- Onboard EPCS16 serial FLASH for configuration storage.
- Integrated FPGA support circuit including clock source, nCONFIG, RESET, and LED indicators.
- JTAG interface for programming and debugging.
- All major FPGA I/O lines are broken out through expansion headers for further development.
- 2.00mm header pitch design suitable for integration into application systems.
- Suitable for Quartus II, Verilog, VHDL, and NIOS II based development workflows.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Device | EP4CE10F17C8N |
| FPGA Family | ALTERA Cyclone IV |
| Operating Frequency | 50MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 1.15V ~ 3.465V |
| Package | BGA256 |
| I/O Count | 164 |
| Logic Elements | 10K |
| RAM | 414kb |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Programming | JTAG |
Applications
- FPGA education and digital logic learning with Quartus II, Verilog, and VHDL.
- Embedded system prototyping using a compact FPGA core board.
- Custom interface and logic expansion through accessible FPGA I/O headers.
- Hardware verification and research for FPGA-based designs.
- NIOS II experimentation and soft-core system development.
Product List
- CoreEP4CE10 core board x1
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What's on board

Board photos




JTAG interface

Important note
This board provides a JTAG debugging interface, but it does not integrate the debugger itself. A compatible programmer/debugger is required. Motherboard and programmer/debugger shown in some official photos are not included.
Resources
FAQ
Does this board include a built-in debugger?
No. The board provides a JTAG programming/debugging interface, but you still need an external compatible programmer/debugger.
What development flows are suitable for this board?
It is suitable for Quartus II, Verilog, VHDL, and NIOS II based FPGA development.
What configuration memory is onboard?
The board includes EPCS16 serial FLASH memory for storing configuration data.
What should I do if Quartus reports programming or device errors?
The official FAQ highlights that Quartus 11 is considered a more stable version for this product family, and some users may encounter errors with older versions such as Quartus 9.
What if Quartus II reports pin assignment conflicts such as Pin_101?
This is covered in the official FAQ. When doing FPGA pin assignment, review the pin mapping carefully and use the official reference materials from the CoreEP4CE10 wiki and schematic.
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