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Waveshare ALTERA CoreEP4CE6 Core Board FPGA development tool

Name: Waveshare ALTERA CoreEP4CE6 Core Board FPGA development tool
Brand: Waveshare
SKU: Waveshare-6483
Price: 37.31 USD
Availability: InStock

$37.31

SKU: Waveshare-6483

📦 Location of the warehouse: China

Quantity

Free Shipping from $50 in the US, $70 for non-continental US

- US Delivery Time: 2~7 Business days.

- Non-Continental US Delivery Time: 3~9 working days.

Guarantee & Return Policy

Effective Date: December 10, 2025

At OpenELAB, we are committed to providing accurate product descriptions and high-quality electronics. The following policy outlines your rights and obligations, designed to be fair to both our customers and our business operations globally.

1. Warranty Policy

A. Standard Limited Warranty (Global & US)

For customers in the United States, Asia, and other non-EU regions:

Warranty Period: OpenELAB provides a 12-month warranty from the date of delivery.
Coverage: This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship under normal use.
Resolution: We will repair or replace defective units at no charge.

B. Statutory Rights for EU/UK Customers (EU Compliance)

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union or the UK purchasing from our global site:

Statutory Guarantee: You are entitled to a 24-month statutory guarantee for conformity defects present at the time of delivery, in accordance with EU consumer protection laws.
Relation: The Standard Limited Warranty (Section 1.A) applies in addition to, and does not replace, your statutory rights.

C. Warranty Exclusions (Applies to ALL Regions)

Warranty coverage is VOID if the damage is caused by:

Misuse: Incorrect installation, reverse polarity, or exceeding voltage limits.
Unauthorized Modification: This explicitly includes soldering, cutting pins, modifying the PCB, or flashing unauthorized/beta firmware that "bricks" the device.
Physical Damage: Drops, moisture/water damage, or electrical surges (lightning).
Normal Wear & Tear: Consumable parts (e.g., batteries), unless defective upon arrival.

Note: For non-warranty repairs (e.g., customer-induced damage), we may offer repair services for a fee. Shipping and diagnostic costs will be borne by the customer.

2. Return & Refund Policy

A. Return Window

Standard: You may request a return within 30 days of receiving your order.
EU Customers: You have the statutory right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days of receipt without giving a reason.

B. Refund Conditions & Restocking Fees

To protect against policy abuse, the refund amount is strictly determined by the condition of the returned item.

1. Full Refund (100%)

The item is Brand New, Unopened, and Unused.
The original packaging is intact and sealed.
All accessories are present.

2. Partial Refund (Restocking Fee / Value Depreciation)
If the item is returned in a condition that prevents it from being sold as new, OpenELAB reserves the right to deduct a Restocking Fee (or "Compensation for Loss of Value" for EU customers) from the refund.
Deductions apply if:

Signs of Use: Visible scratches, mounting marks on screw holes, or fingerprints.
Damaged Packaging: Original box is torn, written on, or missing.
Technical Modification: The device has been powered on, programmed/flashed, or soldered.
Broken Seals: Anti-static bags or security seals have been opened.

Depending on the severity of the usage/damage, the deduction may range from 15% to 50% of the product price. Items damaged beyond repair due to misuse will not be refunded.

C. Shipping Costs

Defective / Wrong Item: OpenELAB covers the return shipping cost.
Customer Remorse (Changed Mind / Ordered Wrong Item): The customer is responsible for all return shipping costs to our designated return center (located in the US, Germany, or China, depending on your region). Original shipping fees are non-refundable unless required by local law.

3. Return Process (RMA)

To ensure a smooth return process, please follow these steps:

Authorization: Contact us at info@openelab.io before returning any item. Returns without prior authorization will not be accepted.
RMA Number: We will provide you with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and the correct return address.
Packing: Ship the item back in its original packaging with the RMA number clearly marked on the shipping label (not on the product box).
Tracking: We strongly recommend using a trackable shipping method. OpenELAB is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

- Pre-Ordering: If an item is unavailable, you can pre-order it. We'll dispatch once stock is replenished, usually within 10 working days. Special pre-sale products will specify the expected arrival time in the description.

- Express Shipping: Need it faster? Contact us via email or through our live chat support, and we'll arrange expedited delivery for you.

Waveshare ALTERA CoreEP4CE6 Core Board FPGA development tool

🔧 CoreEP4CE6 by Waveshare is a compact, high-performance FPGA development board designed to accelerate prototyping and education for Altera/Intel Cyclone IV-based projects. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or professional, this board makes digital design more accessible than ever! 💡

✨ Key Features:

🖥️ Onboard USB interface for seamless programming
🔌 Reusable GPIO headers for quick hardware interfacing
⚡ Robust power management circuit ideal for low- to mid-density designs
📚 Accessible documentation and plug-and-play integration
🔄 Compatible with common FPGA development workflows

💻 Dive into embedded systems, experiment with rapid prototyping, or teach digital logic—all with a reliable, budget-friendly platform that’s ready to go out of the box. 🚀

🔧 Features

- 💾 Onboard Serial Configuration Device: EPCS16SI8N
- ⏱️ Integrated FPGA basic circuit, including a clock circuit
- 🔘 Onboard control buttons: nCONFIG, RESET, and 4 x LEDs
- 📤 Accessible I/O ports via pin headers
- 🛠️ JTAG interface for debugging/programming
- 📏 2.54mm header pitch design

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.)

🧩 Overview

CoreEP4CE6 is a versatile FPGA core board featuring the EP4CE6E22C8N device onboard, designed to support further expansion for a wide range of applications. 🚀

What's On Board

EP4CE6E22C8N core board on board resource

🔧 FPGA Board Specifications & Features

1️⃣ EP4CE6E22C8N — ALTERA Cyclone IV FPGA

📶 Operating Frequency: 50MHz
🔋 Operating Voltage: 1.15V~3.465V
📦 Package: QFP144
🔌 I/O Ports: 180
🧠 Logic Elements (LEs): 6K
🗄️ RAM: 270kb
🔁 PLLs: 2

2️⃣ 🛠️ Onboard JTAG support

3️⃣ ⚡ AMS1117-3.3: 3.3V voltage regulator

4️⃣ ⚡ AMS1117-2.5: 2.5V voltage regulator

5️⃣ ⚡ AMS1117-1.2: 1.2V voltage regulator

6️⃣ 💾 EPCS16: Onboard configuration chip for storing program code

7️⃣ 🔋 Power indicator LED

8️⃣ 🔄 Reset button

9️⃣ 🔃 nCONFIG button: Reconfigures the FPGA chip (acts like a power reset)

🔟 🔘 User buttons: 4 total

1️⃣1️⃣ ✨ User LEDs: 8 total

1️⃣2️⃣ 🧩 JTAG interface for debugging and programming

1️⃣3️⃣ 📌 JTAG pin labels: VCC, GND, and all I/O ports are clearly marked on the PCB for easy expansion

1️⃣4️⃣ 💡 LED running light feature

1️⃣5️⃣ 🎇 LED dancing light feature

Photos

⚠️ Note: The CoreEP4CE6 provides a JTAG debugging interface, but does NOT include any built-in debugging functionality — an external debugger is required.

🖼️ Important: The motherboard and programmer/debugger shown in product photos are for demonstration purposes only and are NOT included in the price.

JTAG Interface

The figure below shows the header pinout of JTAG

Figure 1. JTAG Header Pinout

📚 Development Resources

- 💻 Related software: Quartus II, NIOS II, and more
- 🧪 Demo code: Verilog, VHDL, NIOS II C examples
- 📄 Schematic: Available in PDF format
- 📘 FPGA development documentation for all levels

🚀 Applications

🎓 FPGA education and training
🧠 Hardware logic prototyping
📡 Signal processing applications
🤖 Embedded system control
🏭 Industrial automation projects
🔬 STEM development and research

🛠️ Software & Development Support

✅ Compatible with Quartus II IDE
🧾 Supports Verilog, VHDL, and NIOS II
🧩 Reference code and schematics available
📖 Detailed documentation for beginners

Refference

CoreEP4CE6

1. General Shipping Information

We provide premium shipping methods with a tracking number for each order.
Shipping address should be input in English without any special symbols to help the courier company recognize your address in the system. We will ship according to the shipping address you provided. Please notify us of any address change before your order is marked "Shipped" to avoid parcel loss.
Please contact our customer service staff immediately if you need to cancel or change an order. Once your order has reached "Shipped" status, it can no longer be canceled or changed in any way. To avoid complications, please recheck your shopping cart before checkout.
We can ship all in-stock orders within 1 business day as your order has been confirmed.
All items are inspected before dispatch and are carefully hand-packed.
With standard courier practice, you need to check the contents of the parcel before signing for your goods. Otherwise, we will not be held responsible for any damage that may have occurred in transit.

2. Shipping Options for Orders Inside U.S.

(For Products in the U.S. Warehouse, Shenzhen Warehouse)

2.1 Shipping options for an order value under $5 inside the U.S.

Shipping Options:

Shipping Options	Continental U.S.	Non-Continental U.S.
USPS Ground Advantage	$9.99 Arrive in 3-7 Business Days	$9.99 Arrive in 5-9 Business Days
UPS Express	$15.99 Arrive in 2-4 Business Days	$19.99 Arrive in 3-7 Business Days

2.2 Shipping options for an order value between $5 and $50 inside the U.S.

Shipping Options:

Shipping Options	Continental U.S.	Non-Continental U.S.
USPS Ground Advantage	$5.99 Arrive in 3-7 Business Days	$7.99 Arrive in 5-9 Business Days
UPS Express	$12.99 Arrive in 2-4 Business Days	$15.99 Arrive in 3-7 Business Days

2.3 Free shipping options for an order value of above $50 inside the U.S.:

Free Shipping Options	Continental U.S.	Non-Continental U.S.
USPS Ground Advantage	Free above $50	Free above $70
UPS Express	+ $ 9.99 for Above $50	+ $ 12.99 for Above $50

Important Notice:

Before placing your order, please check the inventory location on the product page to confirm the delivery timeframes.
For products stored in the Shenzhen warehouse, we will ship them directly from Shenzhen, China.
If you place an order for products from both the U.S. warehouse and the Shenzhen warehouse, we will ship your order separately: the products from the Shenzhen warehouse will be sent from Shenzhen, and the products from the U.S. warehouse will be sent from the U.S. warehouse.

3. International Warehouse

Our products are stored in both our U.S. and Shenzhen warehouses to provide more flexible logistics solutions tailored to different regions and customer needs. On each product's description page, we indicate the specific warehouse location to help you better plan your purchase and delivery schedule.

3.1 U.S. Warehouse

For products stored in our warehouse in the U.S., we use either USPS or UPS for shipping, depending on the size of the package. Logistics within U.S. are very efficient, with an estimated delivery time of 3-7 business days, ensuring you receive your order quickly and conveniently.

3.2 Chinese Warehouse

We will only arrange YunExpressexpress shipping from Shenzhen for orders with products in the Shenzhen warehouse worth more than €50. Orders directly shipped from our Shenzhen warehouse are handled by YunExpress. Given the complexities of international shipping, the estimated delivery time for these packages is around 10 business days, though this may vary slightly due to customs processes or other uncontrollable factors. Otherwise, the products will first be shipped from China to our U.S. warehouse and then shipped to the final destination.

To ensure that your order is delivered within your desired timeframe, we recommend reviewing the warehouse information provided on the product pages before placing your order and selecting the appropriate shipping option. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support team—we are here to help you!

4. Customs and Taxes

4.1 How are customs handled by OpenELAB for import or export?

For shipments delivered to customers in the United States, OpenELAB will clearly declare the value of the goods on the customs form in compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements. Depending on the product value and origin, certain orders may be subject to import duties, taxes, or brokerage fees upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the recipient unless otherwise stated.
We aim to minimize delays and ensure compliance, but OpenELAB does not guarantee exemption from U.S. customs charges.

4.2 Are U.S. sales taxes included when the Customer places an order?

OpenELAB collects U.S. state sales tax where legally required. The applicable rate depends on the shipping address and will be calculated at checkout.
If no sales tax is charged at the time of purchase, you may still be responsible for use tax according to your state’s tax laws. OpenELAB is committed to complying with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. and applicable local regulations.

4.3 Are there any other fees besides tax?

Apart from sales tax, OpenELAB may charge shipping or handling fees, which will be clearly displayed before checkout.
Please note that international shipments to the U.S. may occasionally incur customs clearance charges or carrier-imposed fees (e.g., by DHL, FedEx, or USPS). These charges are not controlled by OpenELAB and may vary based on the delivery carrier and U.S. import classification.