Attributes

Brand	-
Category	Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards
Origin	-
Chip Model	Altera EP4CE6E22C8
Logic Elements	6,272 LEs
Embedded Memory	270 Kbits
Multipliers	15 x 18-bit multipliers
PLLs	2 Phase-Locked Loops
I/O Pins	91 User I/O pins
Configuration Interface	JTAG / Active Serial
Power Supply	USB 5V or External DC
Connector Type	2.54mm Pitch Pin Headers
Board Dimensions	55mm x 38mm

6 reviews

Anonymous

Mar 27, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Solid entry-level FPGA

The EP4CE6 chip has enough resources for most beginner to intermediate projects. The only downside is the lack of onboard debug LEDs, but that keeps the cost down.

Anonymous

Mar 20, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Fast shipping and great quality

Arrived well-packaged. The soldering on the headers is clean, and the PCB quality looks professional. Successfully ran my first blinking LED project within an hour.

Anonymous

Mar 13, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for learning FPGA basics

This board is exactly what I needed to start my journey with Verilog. The pinout is clearly labeled, and it works flawlessly with Quartus Prime Lite. Great value for the price.

Anonymous

Mar 06, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Good core board, minimal extras

The chip functions perfectly for our university design competition. Note that this is a minimum system board, so you will need to breadboard your own peripherals like LEDs and switches.

Anonymous

Mar 05, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Reliable and compact

Very stable performance during long compilation and testing cycles. The small form factor fits easily into custom projects. Highly recommended for embedded logic prototyping.

Anonymous

Mar 02, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Excellent for the price point

I bought three of these for a student workshop. All boards were recognized immediately by the programmer. No issues with configuration loading via the USB-Blaster compatible interface.

5 FAQ

Q: Is the Quartus software free to use with this chip?

A: Yes, the Altera EP4CE6 is supported by the Intel (formerly Altera) Quartus Prime Lite Edition, which is free to download and use for non-commercial development.

Q: What voltage levels do the GPIO pins operate at?

A: The I/O banks on this specific module are typically configured for 3.3V LVTTL/LVCMOS operation by default, which is standard for interfacing with most modern sensors and modules.

Q: Is this board compatible with the official Altera USB-Blaster?

A: Yes, this board features a standard 10-pin JTAG header that is fully compatible with the Altera USB-Blaster and most compatible clones for programming and debugging.

Q: Can I power this directly from a 9V battery?

A: No, please do not connect 9V directly. The board requires a regulated 5V input via the USB port or the designated 5V/GND pins. It has an onboard regulator to step this down for the FPGA core.

Q: Does this come with example code or tutorials?

A: The package includes the physical board only. However, there are many free open-source repositories and tutorials online specifically for the EP4CE6 minimum system boards.

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