10CL006YU256C6G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA | Intel
MPN: 10CL006YU256C6G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.15 | $5.15 |
| 10 | $4.32 | $43.20 |
| 100 | $3.6 | $360.00 |
| 500 | $3.2 | $1,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $3 | $3,000.00 |
10CL006YU256C6G Overview
An FPGA is an integrated circuit whose logic fabric, routing, and I/O behavior can be configured after manufacturing. In this Cyclone 10 LP device, the programmable fabric is built around logic elements, embedded RAM bits, and flexible I/O banks. FPGAs sit above microcontrollers in design flexibility but below structured ASICs in unit-volume cost, making this device an ideal hardware-acceleration and interface-glue layer in industrial, video, communication, and test systems. The 10CL006YU256C6G is a mid-density, low-cost programmable logic device suitable for designs that need real-time parallel processing without a custom chip.
The Cyclone 10 LP family is optimized for low static power and broad I/O compatibility. The 6,272 logic elements are sufficient for control logic, state machines, protocol bridging, and image-timing tasks. The 176 user I/Os provide generous parallel connectivity for DDR-style memories, LCD buses, motor-drive interfaces, and multi-port sensors. The 276,480 RAM bits can be configured as FIFOs, line buffers, small packet buffers, or lookup tables. The 256-LFBGA package balances board-area requirements with usable I/O count.
Because this is a reliable low-cost FPGA family, bitstreams can be developed in Intel Quartus Prime software and loaded through JTAG or active serial configuration. Designers use Verilog or VHDL to synthesize logic into the 6,272-logic-element fabric, then verify timing with Intel’s timing models. The programmable nature enables in-field updates and reduces inventory risk compared with fixed-logic devices. The LFBGA package supports compact assembly, though thermal and power delivery require attention during PCB layout.
Typical applications include industrial motor-control logic, machine-vision glue logic, communication bridging, test instrumentation, and IoT front-end preprocessing. The 176 user I/Os make this device especially useful when several parallel peripherals must be connected to one controller. The RAM bits support small packet queues and video line delays, while the logic fabric implements custom bus arbitration and protocol state machines.
When using this FPGA, supply the appropriate core and I/O voltages to the correct pins, follow Intel’s pin connection guidelines, and add junction decoupling near the supply balls. Do not leave dedicated configuration pins floating, and verify power-supply sequencing if multiple voltage rails are used. The C6 speed/temperature suffix must match your timing closure and environmental requirements.
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View Datasheet →10CL006YU256C6G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Logic Elements | 6272 |
| Total RAM Bits | 276480 |
| Number of User I/Os | 176 |
| Package / Case | 256-LFBGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Ordering Code Suffix | C6G |
10CL006YU256C6G 256-lfbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for 10CL006YU256C6G (256-lfbga package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for 10CL006YU256C6G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
10CL006YU256C6G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Machine Vision Glue Logic, Communication Interface Bridging, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, IoT Edge Front-End Processing, Parallel Display and Video Timing.
Industrial Motor Control
The 10CL006YU256C6G can serve as the programmable logic core for industrial motor-control boards. Its 176 user I/Os allow parallel connection of Hall encoders, incremental encoders, PWM output gating, and fault inputs, while its 6,272 logic elements implement commutation state machines and current-loop sequencing. In this role the FPGA offloads timing-critical functions from the host MCU and provides deterministic control-signal generation. The 276,480 RAM bits can hold short parameter tables or diagnostic trace buffers. When using the U256 package, keep motor-drive noise away from configuration pins, add decoupling near the LFBGA supply balls, and verify I/O banking voltages in Quartus Prime.
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Machine Vision Glue Logic
In machine-vision cameras and frame grabbers, the 10CL006YU256C6G is useful for parallel sensor timing, pixel clock generation, line-length counters, and trigger logic. With 176 user I/Os, the FPGA can connect directly to multi-bit CMOS image sensors and a companion processor interface. The 276,480 RAM bits can be configured as line buffers or dual-clock FIFOs to absorb pixel-rate differences. The 6,272 logic elements are enough for Bayer pattern processing, exposure control, and sync separation. This keeps the main application processor free for high-level algorithm work. For a PCB layout, use separate supply domains for digital logic and imaging I/O banks to reduce noise coupling.
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Communication Interface Bridging
The 10CL006YU256C6G is suitable for protocol bridging between UART, SPI, I2C, and parallel buses because its programmable fabric can implement independent state machines for each protocol. The 176 user I/Os give direct access to multiple chip-select, interrupt, and data lines, while the 6,272 logic elements handle packet framing, parity, CRC, and FIFO level control. The 276,480 RAM bits provide buffering between asynchronous clock domains. This FPGA can sit between high-pin-count sensors and a low-cost MCU, reducing processor polling overhead. In networking or gateway designs, careful I/O bank voltage planning is required because each bank must be connected only to the correct VCCIO voltage.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
For test equipment such as logic analyzers, sensor conditioners, and multi-channel data acquisition front-ends, the 10CL006YU256C6G provides high pin-count glue logic and deterministic timing control. The 176 user I/Os allow the FPGA to capture parallel ADC outputs, manage acquisition memories, and gate trigger events. The 6,272 logic elements implement trigger state machines, sequence timers, and data formatting, while the 276,480 RAM bits act as small acquisition buffers. The commercial C6 ordering suffix helps designers target standard lab-temperature operating environments. For reliable measurements, isolate sensitive analog ground from FPGA digital ground and follow Intel guidance on signal return paths.
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IoT Edge Front-End Processing
In IoT edge devices, the 10CL006YU256C6G can preprocess sensor streams, handle wake-up classification logic, and bridge non-standard peripheral interfaces before sending only relevant data to the cloud. With 6,272 logic elements, it can implement simple feature extraction and data filtering without waking a power-hungry applications processor. The 276,480 RAM bits can buffer sensor samples and protocol frames. Its 176 I/Os let designers connect multiple digital sensors, memory devices, and radios to a single processor. FPGAs are often chosen in such systems when a custom interface is only needed after production starts, enabling field-updatable logic.
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Parallel Display and Video Timing
The 10CL006YU256C6G can generate display timing, perform color-space conversion, and insert test patterns for parallel RGB or LVDS-style interface development. Its 176 I/O pins allow the FPGA to drive wide pixel and control buses, while six thousand logic elements implement resynchronization and leading-edge blanking logic. The 276,480 RAM bits can hold small frame-line buffers for horizontal or vertical timing adjustments. Because the U256 package offers a relatively high I/O count for a small-density FPGA, it is effective for prototyping LCD controller interfaces. Use timing constraints in Quartus Prime to ensure setup and hold times are met at the selected I/O standard.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL006YU256C8G | 10CL006YU256A7G | 10CL006YU256I7G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 256-LFBGA | 256-LFBGA | 256-LFBGA | 256-LFBGA |
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera |
| Logic Elements | 6272 | 6272 | 6272 | 6272 |
| Total RAM Bits | 276480 | 276480 | 276480 | 276480 |
| Number of User I/Os | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 |
| Ordering Code Suffix | C6G | C8G | A7G | I7G |
| Speed Grade from OPN | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Temperature Grade from OPN | C | C | A | I |
Key Differentiators
- C6 speed/temperature ordering option within Cyclone 10 LP 10CL006 U256 family (vs 10CL006YU256C8G)
- Commercial C6 suffix offers low-cost option when automotive qualification is unnecessary (vs 10CL006YU256A7G)
- U256 package provides 176 user I/Os in a 256-ball footprint (vs 10CL006YE144I7G)
Design Notes
FPGA power integrity depends on low-inductance decoupling between every core and I/O supply ball and its return plane. Place ceramic capacitors as close as possible to the 256-LFBGA supply pins, and use a solid ground reference beneath the package. Because the exact voltage values for VCCINT and VCCIO are not included in the provided web excerpts, read the Intel Cyclone 10 LP datasheet and use the Intel Power Delivery Network tool for board-level decoupling recommendations.
The 256-LFBGA package is a fine-pitch ball grid array, so escape routing requires planned via patterns. Assign the 176 user I/O pins during Quartus Prime pin planning, then verify bank voltages and I/O standards before PCB layout. Use low-impedance vias for supply balls and avoid routing high-speed signals directly under the package unless the reference planes are intact. Following Intel pin connection guidelines prevents accidentally configuring power or dedicated configuration pins as user I/O.
Do not leave dedicated configuration pins floating. Connect JTAG pins and configuration pins according to the Cyclone 10 LP pin connection guidelines, and hold nCONFIG low during configuration. Use pull-up or pull-down resistors where required and confirm CONF_DONE and nSTATUS signals. Also, never assume the commercial C6G temperature suffix covers industrial environments; check the device maximum junction temperature in the official datasheet before deployment.
Compliance Information
The verified web excerpts do not state explicit RoHS/REACH/lead-free/halogen-free status. The trailing G in the Intel ordering code often indicates a lead-free/green finish, but no official compliance statement was present in the provided data.
