10CL016YM164I7G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA, 16K LE, 164-MBGA | Intel
MPN: 10CL016YM164I7G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $18.34 | $18.34 |
| 10 | $17.2 | $172.00 |
| 100 | $15.85 | $1,585.00 |
| 500 | $14.4 | $7,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $12.95 | $12,950.00 |
10CL016YM164I7G Overview
A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit whose logic fabric, routing, and I/O can be programmed after manufacture via a hardware description language (HDL) bitstream. In the power-management hierarchy, an FPGA sits between a microcontroller and an ASIC: more flexible than an MCU and faster to integrate than a fixed-function ASIC. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, the 10CL016 belongs to Intel's Cyclone family, which is positioned as a low-cost, low-power FPGA line for high-volume applications.
Key features of the 10CL016YM164I7G include up to 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP acceleration, four general-purpose PLLs for clock synthesis, and dedicated configuration logic supporting both passive serial (PS) and fast passive parallel (FPP) modes. The device supports LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards with per-pin dynamic phase alignment, allowing flexible integration into mixed-voltage systems.
Architecturally, the Cyclone 10 LP fabric uses 8-input adaptive logic modules (ALMs), each containing two combinational adaptive LUTs (ALUTs) plus two dedicated registers, which yields approximately 1.7x the logic capacity per area versus the prior Cyclone IV generation. The embedded memory is organized as M9K blocks of 9 Kbits each, configurable as RAM, ROM, shift registers, or FIFO buffers.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, video bridging, low-cost software-defined radio front-ends, IoT sensor aggregation, and portable test equipment. The combination of small package footprint and low static power also suits battery-backed embedded vision and wearable reference designs.
Designers should note that the MBGA-164 package uses a 0.5 mm ball pitch; PCB fabrication requires laser-drilled micro-vias or sequential lamination, and signal-integrity simulation is recommended for LVDS links exceeding 200 MHz. Bitstream encryption using AES-256 is supported when the design contains proprietary IP.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-brand drop-in alternatives, and practical PCB design notes drawn from the Cyclone 10 LP datasheet - information not consolidated on a single manufacturer page.
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10CL016YM164C8G
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10CL016YM164I7G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs) | 9,630 |
| Embedded Memory | 516,096 bits (56 M9K blocks of 9 Kbits) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 56 |
| User I/O Pins | 87 |
| General-Purpose PLLs | 4 |
| Process Technology | 60 nm low-power CMOS |
| Package | 164-ball MBGA (8x8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 1.0 V to 1.2 V (internal) |
| I/O Bank Count | 8 |
| Configuration Modes | Passive Serial (PS), Fast Passive Parallel (FPP), JTAG |
| Bitstream Encryption | AES-256 supported |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
10CL016YM164I7G 164-ball mbga (8x8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for 10CL016YM164I7G (164-ball mbga (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.
No detailed pinout data available for 10CL016YM164I7G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
10CL016YM164I7G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Video Bridge and Image Processing, Low-Cost Software-Defined Radio Front-End, IoT Sensor Aggregation Gateway, Portable Test and Measurement, Automotive Telematics and Body Electronics.
Industrial Motor Control
The 10CL016YM164I7G is well suited to industrial motor control thanks to its 56 hardware 18x18 multipliers, which accelerate field-oriented control (FOC) loop computation, and its four general-purpose PLLs for precise PWM carrier generation. The 87 user I/O support encoder feedback, multiple Hall-sensor inputs, and gate-driver interfaces for three-phase IGBT bridges, while the M9K memory blocks provide deterministic sample buffers for current-sense ADCs. Industrial temperature screening (-40C to +100C) and the 8x8 mm MBGA-164 footprint suit compact DIN-rail mounted servo drives. Compared with a microcontroller-only solution, the FPGA offloads deterministic control loops from software, reducing jitter from microseconds to nanoseconds.
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Video Bridge and Image Processing
The 10CL016YM164I7G handles low-to-mid resolution video bridging by combining 87 user I/O (sufficient for parallel RGB, BT.656, or LVDS input lanes), M9K blocks for line buffering, and 56 multipliers for color-space conversion and scaling. Designers commonly pair it with external HDMI or MIPI bridge PHYs to convert parallel video between industrial cameras and display controllers. The 8 I/O banks allow direct interfacing to 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V sources without level shifters. For full HD 1080p60 throughput, a higher-density Cyclone 10 LP such as the 10CL040 is recommended, but for sub-720p bridging the 10CL016 is cost- and power-optimal.
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Low-Cost Software-Defined Radio Front-End
The 10CL016YM164I7G supports software-defined radio (SDR) front-end preprocessing including digital downconversion, channel filtering, and FFT pipelining. Its 56 hardware 18x18 multipliers handle complex mixer and FIR filter arithmetic at baseband sample rates, while four PLLs generate coherent ADC/DAC clocks. The AES-256 bitstream encryption protects proprietary demodulation IP. The 8x8 mm MBGA-164 package supports portable SDR dongles and bench-top analyzers. For wideband multi-antenna systems exceeding 50 MSPS, the higher-density 10CL040 or Arria 10 family should be considered, but for narrowband single-channel radios the 10CL016 is ideal.
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IoT Sensor Aggregation Gateway
The 10CL016YM164I7G aggregates data from multiple low-speed IoT sensor interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO) thanks to 87 user I/O and four PLLs. The M9K blocks buffer packet streams before forwarding via Ethernet or cellular modem, and the 56 hardware multipliers can accelerate on-device edge analytics (e.g., FFT-based vibration analysis on motor-mounted sensors). Static power below 25 mW typical and the industrial temperature range suit outdoor enclosures. The 8x8 mm MBGA-164 footprint enables compact gateway designs, and the AES-256 bitstream encryption protects OTA-update logic from IP theft.
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Portable Test and Measurement
The 10CL016YM164I7G powers portable logic analyzers, protocol exercisers, and bench oscilloscopes by providing 87 user I/O for multi-channel sampling, four PLLs for timing reference synthesis, and 56 multipliers for inline DSP. Industrial temperature screening and the 8x8 mm MBGA-164 footprint support handheld instrument form factors. Bitstream AES-256 encryption protects proprietary protocol decoders. Compared with discrete logic, a single 10CL016 can implement a 32-channel logic analyzer plus a UART/SPI/I2C trigger engine in one device, reducing BOM and improving time-to-market.
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Automotive Telematics and Body Electronics
The 10CL016YM164I7G (or its automotive-grade 10CL016YM164A7G variant) integrates CAN/LIN/Ethernet bridging, sensor preprocessing, and actuator control in automotive body and telematics modules. The 87 user I/O connect to BCM peripherals, the 56 multipliers accelerate audio DSP for hands-free calling, and the four PLLs synchronize automotive Ethernet PHYs at 100 Mbit/s. The 0.5 mm MBGA-164 footprint is small enough for head-unit daughter cards. Designers targeting AEC-Q100 compliance should specify the A7G speed/temperature grade directly; the I7G variant supports industrial environments but not full automotive screening.
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Engineering reference data for 10CL016YM164I7G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL016YM164C8G | 10CL016YM164C6G | 10CL016YM164A7G | 10CL010YM164I7G | 10CL006YM164I7G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 164-ball MBGA (M164) | 164-ball MBGA (M164) - same | 164-ball MBGA (M164) - same | 164-ball MBGA (M164) - same | 164-ball MBGA (M164) - same | 164-ball MBGA (M164) - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 | 15,408 (identical) | 15,408 (identical) | 15,408 (identical) | 10,320 (-33%) | 6,272 (-59%) |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 516,096 | 516,096 (identical) | 516,096 (identical) | 516,096 (identical) | 423,936 (-18%) | 276,480 (-46%) |
| Hardware 18x18 Multipliers | 56 | 56 (identical) | 56 (identical) | 56 (identical) | 46 (-18%) | 30 (-46%) |
| User I/O | 87 | 87 (identical) | 87 (identical) | 87 (identical) | 87 (identical) | 87 (identical) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Automotive (AEC-Q100) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) |
| Speed Grade | I7 (industrial, speed grade 7) | C8 (commercial, speed grade 8) | C6 (commercial, speed grade 6, faster) | A7 (automotive, speed grade 7) | I7 (industrial, speed grade 7) | I7 (industrial, speed grade 7) |
Key Differentiators
- Higher logic density in the same M164 footprint (vs 10CL010YM164I7G)
- Industrial temperature screening (-40C to +100C) (vs 10CL016YM164C8G)
- Standard industrial grade versus full AEC-Q100 (vs 10CL016YM164A7G)
Design Notes
The 164-ball MBGA package uses a 0.5 mm ball pitch on an 8x8 mm body. PCB fabrication requires laser-drilled micro-vias (or staggered micro-via + via-in-pad with sequential lamination). Use ENIG or ENEPIG surface finish to ensure reliable solder joint formation, and follow JEDEC J-STD-020 MSL-3 handling - bake at 125C for 24 hours if the humidity indicator card reads above 10% RH before reflow.
For LVDS pairs exceeding 200 MHz, perform pre-layout signal-integrity simulation using the Cyclone 10 LP IBIS models. Match trace lengths to within 150 mil for each LVDS pair, and use a continuous ground reference plane under the BGA fan-out. Series-damping resistors near the FPGA pin may be required for high-edge-rate signals. Estimated: trace impedance target is 100 ohm differential, 50 ohm single-ended, with PCB stackup designed for 1 oz copper on the top layer.
Do not assume the 10CL016YM164I7G is pin-compatible with the 10CL016YU256I7G (UBGA-256) - the larger package has more I/O pins and a different pinout. Also note that the I7G industrial temperature grade is -40C to +100C (NOT -40C to +125C); for the wider automotive range specify the A7G variant. Always verify the bitstream compatibility with Quartus Prime's design compilation reports before PCB fab release.
Estimated: at 100% resource utilization and 100 MHz toggle rate, the 10CL016YM164I7G dissipates approximately 0.5-1.0 W typical. With a 164-ball MBGA junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (theta_JA) of approximately 30-35 C/W on a 4-layer 1 oz PCB, the junction temperature rise is 15-35 C above ambient. For enclosed industrial enclosures above 60C ambient, attach a small heatsink or copper pour to the top of the package to maintain margin below the 100C industrial limit.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Altera/Intel product page; however, the I7G variant is industrial-grade (-40C to +100C) and NOT AEC-Q100 qualified - choose A7G suffix for AEC-Q100 automotive screening. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated on the verified product page and therefore marked unknown.
