10CL010YE144I7G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA, 10K LEs, 144-EQFP | Intel
MPN: 10CL010YE144I7G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $36.5 | $36.50 |
| 10 | $31.2 | $312.00 |
| 100 | $24.8 | $2,480.00 |
| 500 | $20.4 | $10,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.9 | $17,900.00 |
10CL010YE144I7G Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected via programmable interconnect. Unlike an ASIC, the FPGA's digital function is defined after PCB assembly through configuration bitstream loading. FPGAs sit above microcontrollers in the programmable logic hierarchy because they offer true hardware parallelism, hundreds of I/Os, and fabric that can be reconfigured to implement any digital function from glue logic to video pipelines or soft-core CPUs.
Key features include 10,320 logic elements, 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers, 414 Kbits of total embedded SRAM, four general-purpose PLLs, and 88 maximum user I/Os. The device supports LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards across 6 I/O banks, and integrates a hard memory controller and configuration circuitry. Configuration is supported via JTAG, AS, PS, and FPP modes for both production and in-system programming. Power consumption is optimized for static-power-sensitive designs with a typical quiescent current in the low tens of mA.
The Cyclone 10 LP architecture uses a TSMC 60 nm low-power process, with on-chip RAM blocks, DSP blocks, and global clock networks. Each logic element contains a 4-input look-up table (LUT) and a register, while DSP blocks provide hardware-accelerated multiplication and accumulation. The exposed-pad EQFP-144 package improves thermal performance for industrial temperature operation (-40 °C to +100 °C I7G grade) and enables hand-solder-friendly prototyping.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, video surveillance, LED video walls, machine vision pre-processing, low-cost software-defined radio, factory automation I/O expansion, and portable medical device front-ends. The device is also widely used as a bridge IC between legacy parallel buses and modern serial interfaces. The Cyclone 10 LP family shares its toolchain (Quartus Prime) with other Intel FPGA lines, enabling IP reuse across Cyclone IV, Cyclone V, and Cyclone 10 GX designs.
When designing with this part, ensure that the JTAG chain pinout matches the programmer header, and place a 10 µF + 100 nF decoupling network within 5 mm of each VCCINT/VCCA power pin. The exposed pad MUST be soldered to a copper pour of at least 1 square inch and thermally tied to the ground plane.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the Cyclone 10 LP family, and practical design notes that are not aggregated in the manufacturer datasheet PDF alone.
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| Family | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 10,320 |
| Total Embedded Memory | 423,936 bits (414 Kbit) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 56 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 88 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 |
| Package | 144-pin EQFP (Plastic Enhanced QFP) with exposed pad |
| Package Code | E144 |
| Process Node | TSMC 60 nm low power |
| Operating Temperature Grade | I (Industrial, -40 °C to +100 °C) |
| Speed Grade | 7 (slower, lower power) |
| Configuration Modes | JTAG, AS, PS, FPP |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
10CL010YE144I7G e144 Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for 10CL010YE144I7G (e144 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 10CL010YE144I7G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
10CL010YE144I7G is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Video Surveillance / Image Pre-processing, LED Video Wall Controllers, Factory Automation I/O Expansion, Low-Cost Software-Defined Radio Front-End, Portable Medical Device Front-End, Legacy Bus-to-Serial Protocol Bridge.
Industrial Motor Control
The 10CL010YE144I7G's 10,320 logic elements, 56 hardware 18x18 multipliers, and 4 PLLs make it well-suited for multi-axis industrial motor control. Designers instantiate field-oriented control (FOC) loops using parallel DSP blocks for Park/Clarke transforms, leaving the LUT fabric free for state-machine supervisory logic. The 88 user I/Os drive PWM channels, encoder quadrature inputs, and CAN/RS485 transceivers, while the 6 I/O banks accept 3.3 V LVCMOS from gate drivers and 5 V TTL from industrial sensors. Industrial temperature grade (-40 °C to +100 °C) and exposed-pad EQFP-144 thermal performance are essential for enclosed motor-drive cabinets where ambient may exceed 70 °C. The device is a cost-down replacement for legacy Cyclone IV designs sharing the same footprint.
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Video Surveillance / Image Pre-processing
With 56 dedicated 18x18 multipliers and 414 Kbits of embedded SRAM, the 10CL010YE144I7G can run real-time Sobel, Laplacian, or motion-detection pipelines on a single 720p video stream at 30 fps without external memory. Its 88 I/Os accept parallel DVP camera data, MIPI adapter bridges, and SDRAM/HDRAM controllers, while the exposed-pad EQFP-144 package simplifies hand-soldered prototype boards. LVDS pairs on upper banks enable direct connection to modern image sensors over sub-LVDS. Industrial temperature grade and Quartus Prime IP catalog (including VIP and On-Chip Memory II blocks) shorten development time for surveillance OEMs.
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LED Video Wall Controllers
LED video wall controllers demand hundreds of LVDS pairs running at hundreds of MHz to drive long-distance ribbon cables to tile panels. The 10CL010YE144I7G's six I/O banks each support multiple LVDS channels, and its 4 PLLs generate the precise pixel-clock trees required for Hub75E or custom tile protocols. The 10,320-LE fabric comfortably fits color-space conversion, gamma correction, and tile-mapping logic for 4K-class walls, while 414 Kbits of embedded RAM serve as line buffers. Industrial temperature operation and the exposed-pad EQFP-144 package give the controller the thermal headroom needed for always-on 24/7 installations.
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Factory Automation I/O Expansion
The 10CL010YE144I7G acts as a high-density bridge between 24 V industrial field devices and a programmable logic controller (PLC) backplane. Its 88 LVCMOS I/Os, organized into 6 banks, can directly sink or source opto-isolated 24 V inputs and outputs using external drive circuitry, while the FPGA fabric implements deterministic debouncing, time-stamping, and EtherCAT/IP slave protocol glue. The 4 PLLs generate the 100 Mbit/s MII clock and any user-defined pulse-train frequencies. Industrial temperature grade and Cyclone 10 LP's mature Quartus Prime IP catalog (including 32-bit Nios II soft-core) reduce BOM cost versus dedicated IO-Link ASICs.
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Low-Cost Software-Defined Radio Front-End
The 10CL010YE144I7G's 56 hardware multipliers and 4 PLLs make it a capable baseband processor for narrowband software-defined radio receivers in the HF/VHF range, implementing digital down-conversion (DDC), FIR filtering, and FM/AM demodulation directly in the FPGA fabric. Its LVDS inputs digitize ADC outputs from devices like the AD9238 or AD9643, and the industrial temperature grade supports outdoor amateur-radio deployments. While it lacks the transceivers of Cyclone 10 GX, it remains the cost-down choice for receive-only or low-bandwidth SDR prototypes.
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Portable Medical Device Front-End
Portable patient-monitoring front-ends require low static power, deterministic DSP performance, and industrial temperature operation. The 10CL010YE144I7G's 60 nm low-power process node and Cyclone 10 LP architecture minimize quiescent current, while 56 multipliers and 414 Kbits of embedded RAM implement SpO2, ECG, and respiration FIR filters in real time. The 88 I/Os accept analog-front-end outputs from TI ADS129x series or AFE4490, and 6 banks allow easy mixed-voltage glue logic (1.8 V ADC, 3.3 V MCU). The exposed-pad EQFP-144 package is hand-solder-friendly for low-volume medical OEM designs.
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Legacy Bus-to-Serial Protocol Bridge
The 10CL010YE144I7G excels as a glue-logic bridge between legacy parallel buses (ISA, SRAM, 8080) and modern serial interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB). Its 88 user I/Os handle legacy bus widths, while the 4 PLLs derive any required baud-rate clock. The 10,320-LE fabric fits state machines, FIFOs, and DMA engines for transparent bridging, and the 414 Kbits of embedded RAM serve as packet or sector buffers. Industrial temperature grade and EQFP-144 footprint let OEMs drop the device into existing legacy I/O boards during long-life industrial product refreshes without re-spinning the PCB.
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Engineering reference data for 10CL010YE144I7G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL010YE144C8G | 10CL010YE144C6G | 10CL010YE144A7G | 10CL006YE144I7G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-pin EQFP (E144) | 144-pin EQFP (E144) - same | 144-pin EQFP (E144) - same | 144-pin EQFP (E144) - same | 144-pin EQFP (E144) - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Logic Elements | 10,320 | 10,320 - same | 10,320 - same | 10,320 - same | 6,272 (-39%) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40 to +100 C) | Commercial (-40 to +85 C) | Commercial (-40 to +85 C) | Automotive (-40 to +125 C) | Industrial (-40 to +100 C) |
| Speed Grade | 7 | 8 (faster) | 6 (faster) | 7 - same | 7 - same |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 56 | 56 - same | 56 - same | 56 - same | 30 (-46%) |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 423,936 | 423,936 - same | 423,936 - same | 423,936 - same | 270,336 (-36%) |
| User I/Os | 88 | 88 - same | 88 - same | 88 - same | 88 - same |
| Family | Cyclone 10 LP | Cyclone 10 LP - same | Cyclone 10 LP - same | Cyclone 10 LP - same | Cyclone 10 LP - same |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature with the slowest, lowest-power speed grade in the same footprint (vs 10CL010YE144C8G)
- Same 144-pin EQFP footprint as higher-density siblings for in-field migration (vs 10CL016ZE144I8G)
- Higher logic density than the 10CL006 sibling at the same speed grade (vs 10CL006YE144I7G)
Design Notes
Estimated: at VCCINT = 1.2 V and typical static current of ~22 mA for the 10CL010YE144I7G, core power is approximately 26 mW with no design loaded. Under realistic DSP utilization (~70% LE, ~30% multipliers) dynamic current can reach 250 mA, so budget at least 300 mA per VCCINT pin and provide a 10 µF bulk + 100 nF high-frequency decoupling pair within 5 mm of each supply pin. The Cyclone 10 LP PowerPlay Early Power Estimator (EPE) spreadsheet should be run with the final logic utilization to confirm headroom before PCB layout freeze.
The 144-pin EQFP-144 package's exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a copper pour of at least 1 square inch on the top layer for industrial-temperature operation. Estimated: with theta_JA ≈ 18 °C/W on a 4-layer 2 oz copper PCB, a 1 W dissipation leads to ~18 °C junction rise above ambient. For enclosed cabinets exceeding 60 °C ambient, consider thermal vias connecting the exposed pad to inner copper planes and to the bottom side for additional heat-spreading.
Keep all configuration and JTAG traces (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, nCONFIG) matched within 25 mm and routed on a single signal layer without splits. Place the configuration flash (e.g. EPCQ16 or EPCS16) within 50 mm of the FPGA, and add 33 Ω series damping resistors on every clock output to suppress ringing. The exposed pad must NOT be left floating - it provides the main ground return for the device.
Do not apply power to VCCIO banks before VCCINT powers up; the Cyclone 10 LP datasheet requires a monotonic VCCINT ramp within 100 ms to avoid inrush through the I/O structures. Also, dual-purpose configuration pins (e.g. MSEL, AS_DO) become general-purpose I/O after configuration but may need external 4.7 kΩ pull-ups during configuration to enter the correct mode. Failing to do so is the single most common reason a Cyclone 10 LP board fails to enumerate over JTAG.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliant per Altera product page. Industrial temperature grade (I7G) does not imply AEC-Q100; choose 10CL010YE144A7G for AEC-Q100 automotive qualification.
