10CL016YU256C8G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA, 16K LE, 256-LFBGA | Intel
MPN: 10CL016YU256C8G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.75 | $18.75 |
| 10 | $16.92 | $169.20 |
| 100 | $14.05 | $1,405.00 |
| 500 | $12.42 | $6,210.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.87 | $10,870.00 |
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View Datasheet →10CL016YU256C8G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 15,408 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 516,096 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 162 |
| Package | 256-LFBGA (UBGA-256, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) |
| Supply Voltage - Core (VCCINT) | 1.0 V to 1.2 V |
| Supply Voltage - I/O (VCCIO) | 1.2 V / 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (per bank) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (Commercial, C8G suffix) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Process Technology | 60 nm low-power |
| Number of I/O Banks | 8 |
| PLL Count | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 56 |
| Configuration Modes | JTAG, AS, PS, FPP |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / Yes |
10CL016YU256C8G 256-lfbga (ubga-256, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10CL016YU256C8G (256-lfbga (ubga-256, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) package) with 256 pins. 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 10CL016YU256C8G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 256 pins (digital package)
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
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
10CL016YU256C8G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Machine Vision Camera Bridge, Industrial Ethernet Protocol Bridge, Video Format Conversion, Software-Defined Radio Front-End, Portable Test and Measurement.
Industrial Motor Control
The 10CL016YU256C8G is well suited to industrial motor control loops because its 15,408 logic elements and 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers can implement field-oriented control (FOC), space-vector PWM, and quadrature encoder decoding on a single device. The 8 I/O banks accept 3.3 V TTL hall-sensor inputs and 5 V-tolerant LVCMOS signals in parallel, while 4 PLLs generate the high-resolution PWM carriers needed for IGBT switching above 20 kHz. With typical static power of 25 mW, the device fits inside sealed inverter housings without active cooling. Engineers use it as a cost-optimized alternative to DSPs in low-power servo drives and stepper controllers.
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Machine Vision Camera Bridge
In machine vision cameras and frame grabbers, the 10CL016YU256C8G aggregates data from MIPI CSI-2 or LVDS image sensors and bridges to USB 3.0, GigE Vision, or CoaXPress links. Its 56 embedded multipliers enable on-chip Bayer demosaicing, lens-shading correction, and basic image preprocessing before forwarding to a host processor. The 162 user I/Os accommodate 4-lane LVDS sensor inputs plus a parallel output bus, and the 516 Kbit embedded memory holds two full VGA frames for line buffering. Low static power and small U256 BGA suit fanless industrial camera enclosures.
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Industrial Ethernet Protocol Bridge
The 10CL016YU256C8G implements PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP bridges for legacy PLC and sensor networks. With 15,408 logic elements, it can run a soft MAC plus an industrial protocol stack alongside user application logic, while the dedicated PLLs lock to 25 MHz or 100 MHz reference clocks. The 8 I/O banks accept 1.2 V to 3.3 V logic and 5 V-tolerant LVCMOS for direct connection to legacy 24 V opto-isolated I/O via external level shifters. The commercial temperature grade suits cabinet-mounted industrial gateways; switch to the I7G variant for outdoor or unheated enclosures.
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Video Format Conversion
The 10CL016YU256C8G performs low-cost video format conversion between DVI/HDMI, DisplayPort, LVDS, and RGB parallel interfaces for digital signage, kiosks, and medical imaging displays. Its 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers scale and de-interlace video streams in real time, while 516 Kbit embedded memory doubles as line and frame buffers. The 162 I/Os multiplex multiple video input/output standards simultaneously, and the LVDS support at up to 840 Mbps per pair handles 1080p60 video. The commercial temperature range suits indoor enclosures; combine with the I7G variant for industrial display installations.
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Software-Defined Radio Front-End
The 10CL016YU256C8G implements digital down/up-conversion, channel filtering, and FFT pre-processing for low-cost software-defined radio receivers below 6 GHz. Its 56 embedded multipliers drive 18x18 complex MAC operations at the rates required for narrow-band demodulation, and 4 PLLs generate the sample clocks and LO offsets from a single reference. The 162 user I/Os accommodate parallel ADC/DAC interfaces up to 14-bit wide and LVDS sample streams. The device's low static power (~25 mW typical) is attractive for portable SDR test gear where battery life matters.
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Portable Test and Measurement
The 10CL016YU256C8G powers handheld oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol testers where low power and small PCB area are decisive. With 15,408 logic elements it can drive 200 MHz+ logic-analyzer capture, decode I2C/SPI/UART/CAN in real time, and present trigger logic, all on one device. Its 162 I/Os accept 3.3 V LVCMOS probes directly, while the 8 banks support mixed-voltage test points without external translation. The commercial 0C to +85C range suits lab and indoor field use; pair with the I7G variant for outdoor or vehicular test environments.
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Engineering reference data for 10CL016YU256C8G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL016YU256C6G | 10CL016YU256I7G | 10CL016YU256A7G | 10CL010YU256C8G | 10CL025YU256C8G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 256-LFBGA (U256) | 256-LFBGA (U256) - same | 256-LFBGA (U256) - same | 256-LFBGA (U256) - same | 256-LFBGA (U256) - same | 256-LFBGA (U256) - same |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 | 15,408 | 15,408 | 15,408 | 9,520 | 24,624 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 516,096 | 516,096 | 516,096 | 516,096 | 414,720 | 594,432 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 |
| Temperature Grade | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Automotive, AEC-Q100) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | -8 | -6 (slower) | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 |
| AEC-Q100 | Not qualified | Not qualified | Not qualified (industrial temp) | Qualified | Not qualified | Not qualified |
| Approx. Qty-1 Price (USD, as of 2026-09-05) | $18.75 | $17.50 | $24.30 | $32.10 | $14.80 | $24.90 |
Key Differentiators
- Largest logic density in the C8G speed grade family within U256 package (vs 10CL010YU256C8G)
- Industrial-temperature drop-in option exists without PCB redesign (vs 10CL016YU256I7G)
- AEC-Q100 qualified variant in the same package for transportation (vs 10CL016YU256A7G)
- Slower speed-grade option for cost-driven designs (vs 10CL016YU256C6G)
Design Notes
The Cyclone 10 LP core requires VCCINT of 1.0 V to 1.2 V with a tolerance of +/- 30 mV; use a low-dropout regulator such as TPS7A4701 or EN63A0 followed by a ferrite bead to isolate digital noise from analog rails. Each of the 8 I/O banks needs its own VCCIO rail - decoupling with one 100 nF X7R capacitor per pin and one 10 uF bulk per bank is recommended. Estimated: at 25% toggle rate and typical utilization, VCCINT current is approximately 100-200 mA; plan for 0.5 A headroom.
The U256 package uses 1.0 mm ball pitch on a 17x17 mm body, which is challenging to fan out on a 4-layer 1.6 mm PCB with standard 0.2 mm via/0.4 mm pad rules. Use a 0.2 mm laser-drilled via-in-pad or microvia stack-up (4+ mil/4 mil) to break out the inner rows. Follow Intel's AN 814: 'Cyclone 10 LP Board Design Guidelines' for via pattern, trace width, and reference plane recommendations. Maintain a continuous GND plane beneath the BGA for return-path integrity.
LVDS channels on the Cyclone 10 LP support up to 840 Mbps per pair but require 100 ohm differential routing with length matching to within 20 mil. Use Intel's pin-out file to identify true LVDS pairs (DIFFIO_TXp/n) and avoid reassigning polarity. For DDR2/DDR3 external memory interfaces, the Quartus Prime Fitter automatically constrains skew, but PCB routing must still hold +/- 25 ps within a byte lane. Estimated: at 200 MHz DDR2, a 100 mil length mismatch translates to ~5 ps skew on FR4 - within tolerance.
Although Cyclone 10 LP static power is typically 25 mW, dynamic power can reach 1-2 W in heavily-utilized designs with high toggle rates. With theta_JA of approximately 18 C/W (U256, JEDEC JESD51 still-air), a 1.5 W dissipation yields a 27C junction rise above ambient - acceptable for the 0-85C commercial range but tight for the I7G industrial 100C ceiling. Add thermal vias under the central BGA balls to the internal GND plane and consider a bottom-side copper pour to lower theta_JA to ~12 C/W.
Three common pitfalls with the 10CL016YU256C8G: (1) failing to provide an external configuration flash - the device is SRAM-based, so a cold boot requires EPCQ or compatible AS-mode flash; (2) tying CONFIG_DONE low before JTAG reconfiguration without pulling nSTATUS high - causes configuration failure; (3) mixing 1.5 V and 1.8 V VCCIO in the same bank - not allowed; groups of banks share one VCCIO rail. Read the Intel 'Cyclone 10 LP Configuration, Design Security, and Remote System Upgrades' user guide before board bring-up.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Intel product page; the 'G' suffix denotes Pb-free and halogen-free package. For AEC-Q100 qualification, select the 10CL016YU256A7G variant.
