10CL016YU484A7G - 15K LE Cyclone 10 LP FPGA 484-FBGA | Intel
MPN: 10CL016YU484A7G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $67.5 | $67.50 |
| 10 | $60.75 | $607.50 |
| 100 | $54 | $5,400.00 |
| 500 | $48.6 | $24,300.00 |
| 1,000 | $43.88 | $43,880.00 |
10CL016YU484A7G Overview
What is a Cyclone 10 LP FPGA? An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor IC composed of configurable logic blocks (LABs), programmable interconnect, embedded memory blocks, DSP blocks, and phase-locked loops that an engineer can program after manufacture to implement custom digital logic. Cyclone 10 LP is the low-power, low-cost tier of Intel's (formerly Altera's) Cyclone 10 family, sitting below Cyclone 10 GX in the hierarchy FPGA -> programmable logic -> programmable logic device -> logic IC -> integrated circuit. It targets applications that need DSP, memory, and parallel I/O without the cost of high-end transceivers.
Key features of the 10CL016YU484A7G include support for DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2 external memory interfaces, 4 PLLs for flexible clock management, an industrial -40C to +100C junction temperature range in the A7 speed grade, and configuration via passive serial, fast passive parallel, or JTAG. The UBGA-484 package delivers a high pin count in a moderate footprint for board designs that need many LVDS or memory-interface lanes.
The Cyclone 10 LP architecture uses an M9K memory block of 9 Kbits each that can be combined for wider data paths, and 18x18 hardware multipliers that pair with the LAB logic for efficient DSP. The device supports a core voltage of 1.0 V or 1.2 V (auto-sensed) and offers low static and dynamic power, which is why it is widely used in battery-powered or thermally constrained industrial systems.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, video bridging and image processing, low-cost software-defined radio front-ends, factory automation I/O expansion, automotive driver-assistance sub-systems, and portable medical instrumentation. The combination of low power, DDR3 support, and a 19x19 mm BGA makes it a strong fit for space-constrained embedded boards.
When designing with the 10CL016YU484A7G, ensure the PCB has at least a 4-layer stack-up with continuous GND and PWR planes under the BGA, and follow Intel's Pin Connection Guidelines for unused pins and configuration scheme. Quartus Prime Lite Edition (free) is the supported toolchain for design entry, synthesis, place-and-route, and programming.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-package alternatives, Quartus-compatible design notes, and engineering guidance not bundled in the standalone manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →10CL016YU484A7G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Family | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 15,408 |
| Embedded Memory (M9K blocks) | 56 blocks |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 516,096 bits |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 56 |
| Maximum User I/O | 162 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 |
| Package | 484-FBGA (UBGA-484, 19x19 mm) |
| Speed Grade | A7 |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40C to +100C (automotive A7) |
| Core Voltage | 1.0 V or 1.2 V (auto-sensed) |
| Process Technology | 60 nm low-power CMOS |
| Configuration Schemes | Passive Serial, Fast Passive Parallel, JTAG |
| External Memory Interface | DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR2 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
10CL016YU484A7G 484-fbga (ubga-484, 19x19 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for 10CL016YU484A7G (484-fbga (ubga-484, 19x19 mm) 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 10CL016YU484A7G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
10CL016YU484A7G is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Motor Control and Servo Drives, Video Bridging and Image Processing, Low-Cost Software Defined Radio Front-End, Factory Automation I/O Expansion, Automotive Driver-Assistance Sub-Systems, Portable Medical Instrumentation, LED Display and Lighting Controllers.
Industrial Motor Control and Servo Drives
The 10CL016YU484A7G is well suited to multi-axis industrial motor control. Its 56 dedicated 18x18 hardware multipliers implement field-oriented control (FOC) and space-vector PWM in hardware, freeing the logic fabric for state machines and EtherCAT communication stacks. The 4 PLLs generate the high-resolution PWM carriers and encoder sample clocks needed for current-loop bandwidth above 10 kHz, while 516 Kbits of M9K memory hold sine/cosine lookup tables and runtime data logs. The A7 -40C to +100C automotive/industrial junction range covers the thermal envelope of a sealed drive cabinet. Recommended companion parts include the Intel MAX II CPLD for safety-watchdog logic and the TI ISO5852S IGBT gate driver for the power stage.
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Video Bridging and Image Processing
The 10CL016YU484A7G handles real-time video bridging between CMOS sensor interfaces, MIPI-CSI, BT.656, and HDMI/DVI outputs in industrial vision systems. Its 162 user I/O pins can carry parallel RGB or LVDS video buses without external bus switches, while the 56 18x18 multipliers accelerate convolution kernels, color-space conversion, and Bayer demosaicing. The DDR3 controller offloads frame buffers to external SDRAM, leaving internal M9K memory for line buffers. Compared with a discrete DSP+MCU split, the single-FPGA approach removes a cross-bar and a memory-copy hop, cutting end-to-end latency by 30-50%.
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Low-Cost Software Defined Radio Front-End
The 10CL016YU484A7G implements digital up/down-conversion, channelization, and baseband processing for narrowband SDR receivers below 50 MHz of bandwidth. Its 4 PLLs generate the sample clocks for dual ADCs, while the M9K memory blocks act as tapped-delay-line FIR filters and NCO lookup tables. The 56 hardware multipliers compute complex multiply-accumulate operations for digital down-conversion. The 60 nm low-power process keeps the FPGA at roughly 0.5-1 W static consumption, making battery-powered field-radio designs feasible. The UBGA-484 footprint gives access to 162 GPIO for AD/DA interfaces and digital control lines.
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Factory Automation I/O Expansion
The 10CL016YU484A7G serves as a programmable I/O concentrator for factory automation, bridging PROFINET, EtherCAT, or Modbus TCP fieldbuses to legacy parallel or serial actuator/sensor interfaces. Its 162 GPIO can fan out to dozens of opto-isolated digital I/O channels, while the embedded multipliers and logic cells implement industrial protocol stacks without external PHYs. The A7 -40C to +100C junction range tolerates sealed cabinet temperatures, and the UBGA-484 footprint allows compact DIN-rail mounted PLC daughter-cards. Quartus Prime Lite handles the protocol stack and IEC 61131-3 mapping without paid tool licenses.
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Automotive Driver-Assistance Sub-Systems
The 10CL016YU484A7G is used in body-electronics and ADAS sub-systems such as 360-degree surround-view image stitching, ultrasonic parking sensor fusion, and rear-camera overlays. The A7 automotive speed grade plus the -40C to +100C junction rating handle the harsh underhood and behind-the-dash thermal envelope. Its 56 18x18 multipliers run real-time lens-distortion correction and motion-vector estimation, while the M9K memory buffers four video streams for stitching. The DDR3 controller interfaces directly to LPDDR2 DRAM for frame storage, eliminating the external frame buffer that discrete processors would need.
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Portable Medical Instrumentation
The 10CL016YU484A7G powers portable patient-monitoring instruments such as multi-lead ECG, pulse oximetry, and ultrasound front-ends. Its low static power (under 0.5 W typical) extends battery life, while the 56 hardware multipliers implement real-time digital filters (IIR/FIR), QRS detection, and FFT-based heart-rate-variability analysis. The 4 PLLs synthesize the ADC sample clocks and display refresh clocks from a single low-frequency crystal, reducing BOM cost. The wide -40C to +100C junction range supports use in ambulances, field hospitals, and other uncontrolled environments.
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LED Display and Lighting Controllers
The 10CL016YU484A7G drives large-scale LED video walls and architectural lighting fixtures by generating hundreds of PWM channels for pixel-level dimming. The 56 18x18 multipliers and 4 PLLs produce gamma-corrected PWM waveforms at refresh rates above 1 kHz, eliminating visible flicker. The 516 Kbits of embedded memory holds frame buffers for short animations without external RAM, and the DDR3 controller adds deeper frame storage for video content. The 162 GPIO directly drive 24-bit color LED drivers via SPI or parallel interfaces, removing the need for a secondary scan-matrix CPLD.
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Engineering reference data for 10CL016YU484A7G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL016YU484I7G | 10CL010YU484A7G | 10CL016YU484C6G | 10CL016YU484C8G | EP4CE6F17C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | UBGA-484 (19x19 mm) | UBGA-484 (19x19 mm) - same | UBGA-484 (19x19 mm) - same | UBGA-484 (19x19 mm) - same | UBGA-484 (19x19 mm) - same | FBGA-484 - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 | 15,408 | 10,320 | 15,408 | 15,408 | 6,272 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 516,096 | 516,096 | 423,936 | 516,096 | 516,096 | 270,000 |
| 18x18 Multipliers | 56 | 56 | 46 | 56 | 56 | 30 |
| PLLs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Max User I/O | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 164 |
| Speed Grade | A7 (industrial/automotive) | I7 (industrial fast) | A7 (industrial/automotive) | C6 (commercial fast) | C8 (commercial) | C8 (commercial) |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40C to +100C | -40C to +100C | -40C to +100C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C |
| Family | Cyclone 10 LP | Cyclone 10 LP | Cyclone 10 LP | Cyclone 10 LP | Cyclone 10 LP | Cyclone IV E (predecessor) |
Key Differentiators
- Larger logic and memory budget than Cyclone IV E predecessors (vs EP4CE6F17C8N)
- Higher multiplier density than the 10CL010 in the same package (vs 10CL010YU484A7G)
- Wider operating temperature range than C6/C8 speed grades (vs 10CL016YU484C6G)
Design Notes
Use a minimum 4-layer PCB stack-up for the UBGA-484 footprint with continuous GND and 1.0 V PWR planes under the device. According to the Cyclone 10 LP Hardware Design Guidelines, every BGA ball should have a via-in-pad or dog-bone fan-out to inner signal layers; missing this often causes power-plane discontinuities that show up as transient noise on the core rail. Estimate: an 8-layer stack with 0.2 mm drill, 0.4 mm pad, and 0.8 mm ball pitch is the conservative starting point.
Estimated: with junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of approximately 18 C/W for the UBGA-484 with a 1 sq inch top-side copper spreader, a 1.5 W internal power dissipation produces a 27 C junction rise. For fully sealed IP65 enclosures, derate by mounting a small aluminum spreader directly on the package top with thermal interface material. The -40C to +100C junction range assumes this heat path is intact.
Do not leave configuration pins floating. According to the Cyclone 10 LP Configuration chapter, MSEL[3:0] must be tied to VCCIO or GND through 4.7 kohm resistors to select the configuration mode; floating MSEL causes the device to power up in an undefined state. Also ensure nCONFIG is driven high after all rails are stable for at least 1 ms before issuing a configuration pulse.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per 'Y' terminal-finish designator in MPN. AEC-Q100 status is 'unknown' from provided data - Cyclone 10 LP is targeted at industrial/automotive but the 'A7' speed grade alone does not guarantee AEC-Q100 qualification; verify with Intel product collateral.
