Altera Cyclone IV Device Handbook Volume 1

About this manual

This document serves as a comprehensive technical handbook for the Cyclone IV family of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). It provides detailed architectural information essential for design engineers developing hardware solutions using these devices. The manual covers fundamental device resources, including logic elements and array blocks, embedded multipliers, and clock management networks featuring Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs).

The second major section of the handbook details Input/Output (I/O) interfaces and standards supported by Cyclone IV devices. Topics include programmable current strength, slew rate control, various termination schemes, and support for high-speed differential interfaces such as LVDS, BLVDS, and RSDS.

What's inside

• Cyclone IV Device Family Overview
• Logic Elements and Logic Array Blocks
• Memory Blocks in Cyclone IV Devices
• Embedded Multipliers
• Clock Networks and PLLs
• I/O Features in Cyclone IV Devices
• High-Speed Differential Interfaces

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the document number for this handbook?

The document identifier is CYIV-5V1-1.6.

When was this Cyclone IV Device Handbook published?

This handbook was published in November 2011.