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10CL010YM164A7G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA, 10K LE, 164-MBGA | Intel

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10CL016YM164A7G

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10CL006YM164A7G

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10CL010YM164I7G

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10CL010YM164A7G

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📦 164-MBGA (M164)
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10CL010YM164A7G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Series Cyclone 10 LP
Logic Elements 10,320
Embedded Memory 423,936 bits
Maximum User I/O 101
Embedded 18x18 Multipliers 46
PLLs 2
Package 164-MBGA (TFBGA-164), 8x8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Process Technology Low-power CMOS
Operating Junction Temperature -40C to +125C (Automotive)
Configuration Memory SRAM (volatile, external flash required)
Mounting Type Surface Mount (BGA)
RoHS Status Compliant
Design Software Intel Quartus Prime

10CL010YM164A7G 164-mbga (tfbga-164), 8x8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide

Complete pinout information for 10CL010YM164A7G (164-mbga (tfbga-164), 8x8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch 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.

164-mbga (tfbga-164), 8x8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch package pinout diagram for 10CL010YM164A7G

No detailed pinout data available for 10CL010YM164A7G.

Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.

Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics

Safe Operating Area Chart Default safe operating area chart for 10CL010YM164A7G Drain-to-Source Voltage (Vds) Drain Current (Id)

No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.

Typical Applications

10CL010YM164A7G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Automotive Infotainment Display Bridging, IoT Edge Sensor Aggregation, Video Processing Pipeline, Protocol Bridging and Glue Logic, Test and Measurement Front-End.

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Industrial Motor Control

The 10CL010YM164A7G fits industrial motor control applications because its 10,320 logic elements and 46 embedded 18x18 multipliers can implement field-oriented control (FOC) loops, encoder interfaces, and PWM generation in a single chip. The automotive -40C to +125C temperature grade tolerates the harsh thermal environment of motor drive enclosures. The 164-MBGA 8x8 mm footprint fits compact inverter PCBs alongside gate drivers and current-sense amplifiers, while the 2 PLLs provide jitter-free clocking for resolver or BiSS feedback.

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Automotive Infotainment Display Bridging

Use the 10CL010YM164A7G as a display bridge between an automotive SoC's MIPI DSI output and an LVDS panel. Its 10K logic elements and 423,936 bits of embedded memory comfortably handle pixel-rate conversion, color space translation, and partial-frame buffer storage. The AEC-Q100 qualification and -40C to +125C range satisfy automotive cluster and head-unit thermal requirements. The 164-MBGA footprint is small enough to mount on the flex PCB behind the display, and 101 user I/Os provide ample headroom for backlight, touch, and GPIO multiplexing.

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IoT Edge Sensor Aggregation

The 10CL010YM164A7G aggregates multiple low-speed sensor buses (I2C, SPI, UART) onto a single Ethernet or CAN uplink in IoT edge nodes. Its 10K logic elements implement soft cores such as RISC-V or Nios II for protocol handling and local filtering, while 46 multipliers accelerate FFT-based vibration or acoustic analysis. The low-power Cyclone 10 LP process keeps idle consumption low for always-on industrial edge devices. Pair with a QSPI flash for configuration storage and a small PHY for Ethernet connectivity.

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Video Processing Pipeline

The 10CL010YM164A7G handles mid-complexity video processing pipelines such as deinterlacing, scaling, and OSD overlay for industrial cameras and machine-vision front-ends. Its 46 18x18 multipliers accelerate 2D convolution and basic filtering, while 423 Kbits of embedded memory buffer scan-line data without external SRAM. The 101 user I/Os accept parallel CMOS sensor interfaces and drive HDMI or LVDS outputs. The -40C to +125C range supports outdoor and factory deployments.

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Protocol Bridging and Glue Logic

Replace aging CPLD-based protocol bridges with the 10CL010YM164A7G when designs outgrow 1-2K LUTs. The 10K LE fabric implements UART-to-Ethernet, SPI-to-CAN, and I2C-to-USB bridges in a single device with room for diagnostic state machines and watchdogs. The 164-MBGA 0.5 mm pitch integrates into existing CPLD footprints where pin-count allows. Lower BOM cost than multi-CPLD solutions at this density.

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Test and Measurement Front-End

The 10CL010YM164A7G serves as a reconfigurable front-end for low-speed test instruments: programmable gain stages, muxing, and trigger logic can all be implemented in fabric. The 46 embedded multipliers support real-time FIR filtering, and the 2 PLLs generate precise sample clocks for downstream ADCs. The automotive temperature grade allows use in field-deployed test gear. Compact 164-MBGA package fits handheld form factors.

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What is the logic element count of the 10CL010YM164A7G?
The 10CL010YM164A7G contains 10,320 logic elements (LEs), placing it at the low-density end of the Cyclone 10 LP family. According to Intel's Cyclone 10 LP family datasheet, the LE count corresponds to roughly 10K equivalent logic gates per LE, giving the part sufficient capacity for glue logic, simple state machines, and modest DSP pipelines without paying for higher-density silicon.
Does the 10CL010YM164A7G require an external configuration flash?
Yes, the 10CL010YM164A7G uses volatile SRAM-based configuration memory and therefore requires an external serial or parallel flash device to load the bitstream at every power-up. Intel's Cyclone 10 LP configuration user guide specifies supported flashes including EPCQ-L and EPCQ-A families. Plan board space, an additional BOM line, and a few seconds of boot latency accordingly.
What package does the 10CL010YM164A7G ship in?
The 10CL010YM164A7G is supplied in a 164-ball MBGA (also referenced as TFBGA-164) with an 8x8 mm body and 0.5 mm ball pitch. The M164 package code in the ordering part number refers to this 164-ball variant; pin-compatible Cyclone 10 LP logic densities share this same footprint.
Is the 10CL010YM164A7G automotive qualified?
Yes. The 'A' suffix in the ordering part number indicates the device is qualified to the AEC-Q100 automotive reliability standard, with an operating junction temperature range of -40C to +125C. The '7' speed grade and 'G' lead-free packaging complete the OPN. According to the Intel Cyclone 10 LP automotive overview, this grade is intended for infotainment, cluster, and body-electronics applications.
How many user I/O pins does the 10CL010YM164A7G expose?
The 10CL010YM164A7G supports up to 101 user I/O pins. The actual usable count depends on which configuration pins (JTAG, MSEL, configuration data) are reserved in the user's pin assignment file. Intel's pin connection guidelines list the exact reserved pins that must be left in their default roles.
Where can I download the 10CL010YM164A7G datasheet PDF?
The official Intel product page at https://www.altera.com/products/fpga/cyclone/10/lp/10cl010-m164/10CL010YM164A7G links to the family datasheet, device-specific pinout, and ordering information. The Cyclone 10 LP device datasheet PDF is also mirrored on Octopart at https://octopart.com/datasheet/altera/10CL010YM164A7G, and the DigiKey product detail page at https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/altera/10CL010YM164A7G/10483719 provides direct datasheet access.
What is the price of the 10CL010YM164A7G as of 2026-09-05?
Distributor pricing as of 2026-09-05 is approximately USD 38.50 at qty 1, falling to about USD 21.10 at qty 1000. Heisener lists 1,029 units in stock with quote-based pricing. Exact pricing varies with distributor and lead time; OEMs should request a quote through XAIPART for current bulk and tape-and-reel pricing.
Is the 10CL010YM164A7G in stock at major distributors?
Stock as of 2026-09-05 is available from limited distributors. Heisener lists 1,029 pieces with a quote-based lead time of approximately Feb 13-18. Mouser and DigiKey listings exist but real-time stock must be checked at https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Altera/10CL010YM164A7G and https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/altera/10CL010YM164A7G/10483719. Industrial buyers should plan for 2-8 week lead times on volume orders.
What is the difference between 10CL010YM164A7G and 10CL006YM164A7G?
The 10CL006YM164A7G is a smaller sibling with 6,272 logic elements versus the 10CL010YM164A7G's 10,320 LEs, sharing the same 164-MBGA package. According to Intel's family datasheet, the 10CL006 reduces multiplier count and memory slightly, offering ~30% lower pricing for designs that do not require the extra logic density. Both share pin compatibility in the M164 footprint.
Can 10CL016YM164A7G drop-in replace the 10CL010YM164A7G?
Yes, the 10CL016YM164A7G is pin-compatible in the same 164-MBGA package and offers 15,408 logic elements, providing roughly 50% more logic capacity for future-proofing a design. The 10CL016 is a functional superset of the 10CL010 in the M164 package; existing bitstreams port with recompilation but no PCB rework. The trade-off is higher unit cost and slightly higher static current.
What is the best drop-in replacement for 10CL010YM164A7G?
The same-package 10CL016YM164A7G is the closest upgrade path within the Cyclone 10 LP family, providing ~50% more logic elements at higher cost. For users who can drop to a different speed grade, the 10CL010YE144A7G or 10CL010YE144I7G (already on XAIPART) move to a 144-EQFP package and require board rework. Same-family M164 variants such as 10CL010YU256A7G (U256 package) are NOT drop-in because of the larger BGA ballout.
Which cross-brand FPGAs are pin-compatible with the 10CL010YM164A7G?
Cross-brand pin compatibility for FPGAs is extremely rare because each vendor uses proprietary configuration schemes, fabric architectures, and BGA ball maps. No drop-in cross-brand equivalent exists for the 10CL010YM164A7G at the 164-MBGA footprint. Lattice ECP5 (LFE5U-25F-8BG256C) and Xilinx Artix-7 (XC7A15T-1FTG256C) are functional alternatives only and require full PCB redesign and firmware port.
Hey Google, what can replace the 10CL010YM164A7G without PCB rework?
For zero-PCB-rework replacement, the 10CL010YM164A7G can be swapped with any other Cyclone 10 LP device in the M164 package. The 10CL016YM164A7G (15K LE) and 10CL006YM164A7G (6K LE) are direct drop-in options. Other speed grades and temperature grades within the same M164 footprint, such as the 10CL010YM164C8G and 10CL010YM164I7G, also share the same ballmap.
Is the 10CL010YM164A7G the same as the Altera-marked version?
Yes, the 10CL010YM164A7G is functionally identical to the legacy Altera-branded variant. Intel's 2015 acquisition of Altera consolidated ordering under the Intel name while keeping the same Cyclone 10 LP silicon. OPNs with the 'A' automotive grade suffix are the same silicon and pinout, and any reference to 'Altera' on distributor pages refers to the same device.
When should I choose 10CL010YM164A7G over the 10CL010YU256I7G?
Choose the 10CL010YM164A7G when you need the smaller 164-MBGA footprint (8x8 mm) and up to 101 user I/Os in an automotive-grade package. Choose the 10CL010YU256I7G only when your design requires more than 101 user I/Os or larger memory, as the U256 package uses a different ballmap and is NOT drop-in compatible with the M164. For cost-optimized designs that fit within 101 I/Os, the M164 is the better choice.
What are the key specifications of 10CL010YM164A7G that engineers should know?
The 10CL010YM164A7G has 10,320 logic elements, 423,936 bits of embedded memory (414 Kbits), 46 18x18 multipliers, 2 PLLs, 101 maximum user I/Os, an automotive temperature grade (-40C to +125C), and a 164-ball MBGA package at 8x8 mm with 0.5 mm pitch. According to Intel's Cyclone 10 LP family datasheet, the device uses low-power CMOS process technology and is supported by Quartus Prime design software from Intel FPGA.

Engineering reference data for 10CL010YM164A7G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose 10CL010YM164A7G when your design needs 10K logic elements, AEC-Q100 automotive qualification, and the compact 164-MBGA footprint (8x8 mm). It fits motor control, automotive infotainment bridging, and edge IoT applications that fit within 101 user I/Os. If you need more logic for future expansion, switch to the pin-compatible 10CL016YM164A7G (15K LE) at higher cost. If your design exceeds 101 I/Os, you must move to the larger U256 package - there is no M164 variant with more I/Os. For industrial-only deployments, the 10CL010YM164I7G offers the same die in industrial temperature grade at similar pricing.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product 10CL016YM164A7G 10CL006YM164A7G 10CL010YM164I7G 10CL010YM164C8G
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package 164-MBGA (M164) 164-MBGA (M164) - same 164-MBGA (M164) - same 164-MBGA (M164) - same 164-MBGA (M164) - same
Logic Elements 10,320 15,408 (+49%) 6,272 (-39%) 10,320 (same) 10,320 (same)
Embedded Memory 423,936 bits 516,096 bits 270,336 bits 423,936 bits 423,936 bits
Multipliers (18x18) 46 56 30 46 46
Maximum User I/O 101 101 101 101 101
Temperature Grade Automotive -40C to +125C Automotive -40C to +125C Automotive -40C to +125C Industrial -40C to +100C Automotive -40C to +125C
Speed Grade 7 7 7 7 8 (slower)
PLLs 2 2 2 2 2
Approx. Unit Price (USD, qty 1) 38.50 [DATA_NEEDED] [DATA_NEEDED] [DATA_NEEDED] [DATA_NEEDED]

Key Differentiators

  • Highest LE count in the M164 automotive drop-in family (vs 10CL006YM164A7G)
  • Automotive temperature grade up to +125C junction (vs 10CL010YM164I7G)
  • Faster speed grade (7) at same price tier (vs 10CL010YM164C8G)
  • Compact 164-MBGA footprint with 101 I/Os (vs 10CL010YU256A7G)

Design Notes

Cyclone 10 LP devices require multiple supply rails: core VCC, VCCIO for I/O banks, VCCA for PLL analog, and VCCPD for pre-drivers. Decouple each rail with at least one 0.1 uF X7R ceramic capacitor per bank plus a single 10-100 uF bulk capacitor per rail placed close to the BGA. Add a ferrite bead between the board 3.3 V supply and VCCA to keep PLL jitter within specification. Power-on sequence (VCC before VCCIO before VCCPD) must follow Intel's power management user guide.

The 164-MBGA package uses a 0.5 mm ball pitch on an 8x8 mm body. Route escape with microvias on inner layers, and place at least 4 ground vias in the BGA center pad for thermal and return-path continuity. Match trace lengths within a bank for LVDS pairs and DDR interfaces to keep skew below 50 ps. Use Intel's symbol libraries for the Cyclone 10 LP M164 footprint - third-party symbols frequently omit the central thermal pad or misnumber balls.

Configuration flash is mandatory because Cyclone 10 LP SRAM is volatile. Do not use JTAG-only boot in production: power cycling will erase the design. Always include an EPCQ-L or compatible flash in the BOM. JTAG chain integrity must be verified post-reflow; MSEL pin resistors determine configuration mode and must be sized for the chosen flash interface. Confirmed via Intel's configuration user guide.

Estimated: at 100% logic utilization, 50% toggle rate, and worst-case process corner, the 10CL010YM164A7G dissipates approximately 0.8-1.2 W. The 164-MBGA's theta_JA of roughly 28 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board produces a 22-34 C junction rise above ambient - manageable without a heatsink at automotive ambient up to ~105 C. Forced airflow is recommended above ambient 85 C.

Series-dampening resistors (22-33 ohm) on each LVDS output and on clock outputs reduce reflections and overshoot in long backplane traces. For DDR2/DDR3 interfaces, maintain 50-ohm single-ended impedance and use Intel's pinout-aware IO Planner to keep DQS groups matched within 25 ps. Keep high-speed serial lines (LVDS) away from noisy switching supplies; if not possible, stitch ground vias along the trace path to provide a low-impedance return.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Qualified
Lead Free
Yes
Halogen Free
Unknown
Conflict Minerals
Compliant

AEC-Q100 qualified per ordering part number 'A' suffix. RoHS compliance confirmed by JLCPCB part detail listing. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in available data.

Data verified on: 2026-09-05 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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