10CL016YU484C6G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA, 15K LE, 484-UBGA | Intel
MPN: 10CL016YU484C6G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78.5 | $78.50 |
| 10 | $72.1 | $721.00 |
| 100 | $64.2 | $6,420.00 |
| 500 | $57.85 | $28,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $52.4 | $52,400.00 |
| 2,500 | $47.9 | $119,750.00 |
10CL016YU484C6G Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected by programmable interconnect. FPGAs occupy the middle ground between fixed-function ASICs and software-programmable processors: they offer hardware-level parallelism and deterministic timing while remaining fully re-programmable. Within the broader programmable-logic taxonomy, the Cyclone 10 LP family sits below the mid-range Cyclone V / Cyclone 10 GX families and above low-density MAX series CPLDs, optimized for low static and dynamic power consumption.
Key features of the 10CL016 include up to 340 general-purpose I/Os supporting LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and other single-ended and differential I/O standards; up to 4 PLLs for clock management; support for external memory interfaces including DDR3, DDR2, and LPDDR2; and configuration via serial (Active Serial) or parallel (Fast Passive Parallel) modes. The 484-pin UBGA package provides a 1.0 mm ball pitch in a 19 x 19 mm body suitable for high-density PCB designs.
The Cyclone 10 LP architecture uses an SRAM-based configuration cell, requiring a configuration flash or download cable at every power-up. The device integrates hard IP blocks such as PLLs and memory controllers that offload common functions from the fabric, delivering better performance-per-watt than soft-IP-only implementations.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, video bridging and image processing, low-cost software-defined radio (SDR) front-ends, I/O expansion and protocol bridging in embedded systems, and cost-optimized IoT gateways. The combination of 15K LEs and 340 I/Os makes this device well-suited to designs that need moderate logic density with high pin-count flexibility.
When designing with the 10CL016YU484C6G, pay attention to I/O bank supply voltage partitioning; each bank has independent VCCIO rails that must be properly decoupled. Plan the configuration scheme early - serial configuration minimizes pin usage, while parallel configuration shortens configuration time at the cost of more pins.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives drawn from the same Cyclone 10 LP family, and practical design notes not typically consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →10CL016YU484C6G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone® 10 LP |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 15,408 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 516,096 bits |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 56 |
| User I/O Pins | 340 |
| Package | 484-pin UBGA (Ultra FineLine BGA) |
| Package Body Size | 19 x 19 mm |
| Ball Pitch | 1.0 mm |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 |
| Process Node | 60 nm low-power |
| Configuration Memory | SRAM-based |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Speed Grade | 6 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
10CL016YU484C6G 19 x 19 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for 10CL016YU484C6G (19 x 19 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 10CL016YU484C6G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
10CL016YU484C6G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Video Bridging and Format Conversion, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front-End, I/O Expansion and Protocol Bridging, IoT Gateway Edge Aggregation, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Industrial Motor Control
The 10CL016YU484C6G fits industrial motor-control designs because it provides 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers for field-oriented control (FOC) math, 340 user I/Os to drive multiple gate-driver channels and feedback encoder inputs, and 4 PLLs for precise PWM generation. The Cyclone 10 LP architecture is optimized for low static and dynamic power, which matters in always-on factory equipment where thermal budgets are tight. In a typical servo-drive design, the FPGA handles PWM generation, current-loop ADC sampling, and encoder decoding, while the host MCU runs the velocity loop. Compared with a Cortex-M4 MCU, the 10CL016YU484C6G executes the current loop at deterministic sub-microsecond latency without CPU loading. Companion parts include the ADS131M04 delta-sigma ADC for current sensing and the DRV8323RS three-phase gate driver for the power stage.
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Video Bridging and Format Conversion
With 15,408 LEs and 516 Kbits of embedded memory, the 10CL016YU484C6G supports single-channel 1080p30 or dual-channel 720p60 video bridging between MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, RGB parallel, and HDMI sources. The 340 I/Os easily accommodate 24-bit color buses plus control and synchronization signals. Designers use the embedded M9K blocks as line buffers and color-space conversion (CSC) lookup tables, freeing fabric for scaling and deinterlacing algorithms. The Quartus Prime Video and Image Processing (VIP) suite provides drop-in IP for common conversions. Compared with discrete video processors, the FPGA approach is more flexible when source and sink formats vary across SKUs. Companion parts include the TFP401A DVI/HDMI receiver and the SN65DSI84 MIPI-DSI bridge.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front-End
Cost-optimized SDR designs use the 10CL016YU484C6G as a digital down-conversion (DDC) and channelization engine between a wideband ADC and a host processor. The 56 18x18 multipliers support multiple parallel CIC and FIR filter chains, while the 4 PLLs generate the ADC sampling clock and baseband processing clocks from a single reference oscillator. With 340 I/Os, the FPGA can interface to multiple parallel ADC/DAC channels and LVDS data ports without external muxing. Compared with a dedicated ASIC, the FPGA lets designers iterate on filter coefficients and channel counts in firmware. Companion parts include the AD9265 16-bit 125 MSPS ADC for IF sampling and the ADF4351 wideband PLL for the local oscillator.
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I/O Expansion and Protocol Bridging
The 10CL016YU484C6G acts as a flexible bridge between incompatible buses - SPI to I2C, UART to USB, or GPIO expansion over PCIe. The 340 I/Os accommodate many heterogeneous interfaces on a single device, while the 15K LEs handle protocol state machines, FIFOs, and DMA engines. Designers route traffic through M9K memory blocks sized for packet buffering, with the fabric implementing flow control. Compared with discrete bridge chips, the FPGA approach unifies many bridge functions into one part, simplifying the BOM and enabling in-field protocol updates via SRAM reconfiguration. Companion parts include the FT232H USB-to-FIFO bridge and the MAX3107 SPI-to-UART IC for sub-bridge functions.
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IoT Gateway Edge Aggregation
IoT edge gateways use the 10CL016YU484C6G to aggregate sensor data from multiple downstream interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Modbus, CAN) before forwarding to a wireless uplink. The 340 I/Os handle many concurrent sensor buses without external muxing, and the 15K LEs run protocol stacks in hardware for deterministic latency. The Cyclone 10 LP family's low static power is critical for always-on edge nodes, and the U484 BGA package supports compact gateway form factors. Designers can encrypt, compress, and packetize sensor data in fabric before handing off to a Wi-Fi or LTE module. Companion parts include the ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi/BT module and the MAX31865 RTD-to-SPI converter.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench instruments such as protocol analyzers, logic-level translators, and arbitrary waveform generators leverage the 10CL016YU484C6G's 340 I/Os, 4 PLLs, and 15K LEs to capture and generate many parallel channels. The M9K blocks implement deep capture FIFOs, and the 18x18 multipliers support DSP-based signal conditioning on multiple channels simultaneously. Engineers can reconfigure the same hardware for different protocols by reprogramming SRAM, reducing the need for multiple dedicated instruments. Compared with off-the-shelf protocol analyzers, FPGA-based instruments adapt to custom or proprietary protocols. Companion parts include the TXS0108E level translator and the AD7606 16-bit 8-channel DAS for analog capture.
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Engineering reference data for 10CL016YU484C6G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL016YU484A7G | 10CL016YU484I7G | 10CL016YF484C6G | 10CL016YF484C8G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 484-pin UBGA (U484) | 484-pin UBGA (U484) - same | 484-pin UBGA (U484) - same | 484-pin FBGA (F484) - pin-compatible | 484-pin FBGA (F484) - pin-compatible |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 | 15,408 | 15,408 | 15,408 | 15,408 |
| Speed Grade | 6 | 7 (faster) | 7 (faster) | 6 | 8 (slower) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Embedded Memory | 516,096 bits | 516,096 bits | 516,096 bits | 516,096 bits | 516,096 bits |
| User I/O Count | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 |
| Multipliers (18x18) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| PLLs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty-1) | $78.50 | $82-90 | $95-110 | $78-82 | $72-78 |
Key Differentiators
- Maximum I/O density for the 10CL016 die (vs 10CL016YU256C6G)
- Commercial-temperature cost-optimized speed grade (vs 10CL016YU484A7G)
- Industrial-grade option exists at same footprint (vs 10CL016YU484I7G)
- Low-power 60 nm process technology (vs 10CL016YF484C8G)
Design Notes
The U484 package uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch in a 19x19 mm body, requiring a 4-6 layer PCB with microvia stackups. Per the Cyclone 10 LP handbook, route all VCC and GND balls through short vias to internal power planes; bypass each VCCIO bank with 0.1 uF + 10 uF capacitors placed within 100 mils of the corresponding balls. The exposed die-attach pad (if present on this package variant) must be soldered to a thermal pad with a via array to the ground plane.
The Cyclone 10 LP core typically runs from VCCINT = 1.2 V; I/O banks run from VCCIO = 1.2 V to 3.3 V. Estimated: at 50% toggle rate and 340 switching I/Os, the device draws roughly 1.5-2 A from VCCINT plus bank-dependent current on VCCIO rails. Provide a low-dropout regulator with at least 3 A headroom (e.g., TI TPS54331) and place ferrite beads on each VCCIO rail to suppress switching noise.
Do not confuse the U484 (UBGA, Ultra FineLine BGA) package with the F484 (FBGA, FineLine BGA) - both are 484-ball but differ in ball matrix and PCB land pattern. Verify the exact package code in the part number suffix before layout. Also: the 10CL016YU484C6G uses speed grade 6; running Quartus Prime timing analysis at speed grade 7 assumptions will give overly optimistic fmax estimates.
Clock inputs should be routed as 50 ohm controlled-impedance traces with series-termination at the FPGA pin. Use the dedicated CLK pins for high-speed clocks (e.g., ADC sampling clocks) and PLL feedback paths to minimize jitter. Differential clocks (LVDS) require 100 ohm differential impedance and length matching within 10 mils. Keep PLL analog supply (VCCA_PLL) filtered with a pi-network (ferrite + 10 uF + 0.1 uF).
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per verified DigiKey product listing. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an FPGA, not an automotive-grade IC; automotive applications should use the Intel automotive-grade FPGA family or qualify the I7G industrial variant separately.
