10CL120ZF484I8G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA, 119K LE, 484-BGA | Intel
MPN: 10CL120ZF484I8G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $155.7 | $155.70 |
| 10 | $138.4 | $1,384.00 |
| 100 | $118.2 | $11,820.00 |
| 500 | $102.5 | $51,250.00 |
| 1,000 | $88.9 | $88,900.00 |
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View Datasheet →10CL120ZF484I8G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Device | 10CL120 |
| Logic Elements | 119,088 |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs) | 38,736 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 3,981,312 (4 Mb, M9K blocks) |
| Embedded Memory Blocks (M9K) | 432 |
| 18x18 Multipliers | 277 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 8 |
| Maximum User I/O | 277 |
| Process Technology | TSMC 60 nm |
| Package | 484-ball FBGA (F484) |
| Speed Grade | 8 (moderate-performance) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial, I8 suffix) |
| Configuration Modes | AS, PS, JTAG, FPP |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (FBGA) |
10CL120ZF484I8G 484-ball fbga (f484) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10CL120ZF484I8G (484-ball fbga (f484) 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 10CL120ZF484I8G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
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
10CL120ZF484I8G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Machine Vision Pre-Processing, Motor Control and Encoder Interface Co-Processor, Multi-Protocol Industrial Networking Bridge, Video Format Conversion and Bridging, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End, ASIC Prototyping and Hardware Emulation.
Industrial Machine Vision Pre-Processing
The 10CL120ZF484I8G is well-suited to industrial machine vision pre-processing because its 119,088 logic elements and 277 18x18 multipliers can run Bayer demosaic, Gaussian filtering, and Sobel edge detection at GigE Vision frame rates in real time. The 4 Mb of embedded M9K memory (3,981,312 bits) provides line buffers and lookup tables without external SRAM for moderate-resolution sensors up to 1080p at 30 fps. Designers typically instantiate a soft MIPI CSI-2 or LVDS receiver, a Bayer-processing pipeline, and a GigE Vision transmitter - all running in parallel on the FPGA fabric. The 277 user I/Os accommodate multiple camera lanes plus GPIO for trigger and strobe signals. Compared to a CPU-based vision pipeline, this Cyclone 10 LP device delivers deterministic latency with no OS jitter, which is critical for in-line quality inspection on factory floors.
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Motor Control and Encoder Interface Co-Processor
In multi-axis servo drives, the 10CL120ZF484I8G serves as a co-processor that offloads encoder decoding (EnDat, BISS, SSI, incremental A/B/Z), field-oriented control (FOC) loops, and current sampling from the main MCU. Its 277 18x18 multipliers handle Park/Clarke transforms and PID loops for up to 4 axes simultaneously, while the 4 PLLs generate jitter-free clocks for high-speed ADC sampling. The 277 user I/Os accept quadrature encoder inputs, Hall sensors, and PWM outputs for the gate driver stage. Industrial temperature rating (-40C to +100C) ensures reliable operation inside sealed drive enclosures. Designers use the FPGA to maintain deterministic sub-microsecond loop times regardless of MCU firmware load.
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Multi-Protocol Industrial Networking Bridge
The 10CL120ZF484I8G bridges between EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and CANopen on the same PCB, using its 119K logic elements to instantiate multiple soft MACs and protocol stacks concurrently. Embedded M9K memory buffers Ethernet frames while the 277 I/Os drive external PHY MDIO interfaces, isolated RS-485 transceivers, and CAN-FD controllers. Hard PLLs provide independent clocks for each industrial Ethernet segment. Industrial temperature operation is essential because the bridge may sit inside a control cabinet with ambient swings from -20C to +70C. Compared to running protocol stacks on a microcontroller, the FPGA delivers wire-speed forwarding with sub-100 ns latency and zero CPU intervention.
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Video Format Conversion and Bridging
The 10CL120ZF484I8G performs video format conversion between HDMI, MIPI DSI, LVDS, and parallel RGB interfaces at resolutions up to 1080p60. Its 4 Mb embedded memory acts as a multi-line frame buffer for scaling and color-space conversion (RGB to YUV, etc.), and the 277 18x18 multipliers handle chroma upsampling. The 277 user I/Os accept LVDS pairs for HDMI input (4 lanes minimum) and drive HDMI output via an external TMDS transmitter. Designers typically use the FPGA to add a legacy LVDS panel interface to a modern MIPI-output SoC. Industrial temperature rating supports automotive-infotainment prototypes and industrial HMI panels.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End
The 10CL120ZF484I8G provides reconfigurable DSP front-ends for oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers, leveraging its 277 18x18 multipliers for FIR/IIR filtering and FFT pre-processing of ADC samples at rates up to 250 MSPS. The 4 Mb embedded memory buffers ADC sample bursts before DMA transfer to the host. JTAG, AS, and FPP configuration modes allow field firmware updates to support new protocols without changing hardware. Industrial temperature range enables bench-top and field-portable instruments. Compared to ASIC-based front-ends, the FPGA offers post-launch protocol coverage - critical in the fast-evolving USB-PD, HDMI 2.1, and 1000BASE-T1 testing markets.
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ASIC Prototyping and Hardware Emulation
The 10CL120ZF484I8G serves as a low-cost ASIC prototyping platform for sub-100K-gate ASICs, allowing pre-silicon firmware development and system-level validation. Designers can map the ASIC RTL (after synthesis with Quartus Prime) onto the FPGA, attach real peripherals, and run production firmware months before tape-out. The 119K logic elements support mid-complexity SoC prototypes including ARM Cortex-M subsystems, custom peripherals, and interconnect fabrics. Multiple F484 boards can be cascaded via GPIO for larger ASIC emulations. Industrial temperature rating allows prototypes in outdoor and automotive environments. While not a replacement for HAPS or VCS emulation, Cyclone 10 LP provides excellent price/performance for sub-$50K ASICs.
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Engineering reference data for 10CL120ZF484I8G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL120YF484I7G | 10CL120YF484C8G | 10CL080ZF484I8G | 10CL055ZF484I8G | 10CL016ZF484I8G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-ball FBGA (F484) | 484-ball FBGA (F484) - same | 484-ball FBGA (F484) - same | 484-ball FBGA (F484) - same | 484-ball FBGA (F484) - same | 484-ball FBGA (F484) - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 119,088 | 119,088 | 119,088 | 80,060 | 55,000 | 16,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 3,981,312 | 3,981,312 | 3,981,312 | 1,843,008 | 2,116,608 | 630,048 |
| 18x18 Multipliers | 277 | 277 | 277 | 156 | 156 | 56 |
| Speed Grade | 8 | 7 (faster) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1) | $155.70 | ~$165 (faster grade premium) | ~$135 (commercial discount) | ~$95 | ~$70 | ~$45 |
| Configuration Memory | AS/PS/JTAG/FPP | AS/PS/JTAG/FPP | AS/PS/JTAG/FPP | AS/PS/JTAG/FPP | AS/PS/JTAG/FPP | AS/PS/JTAG/FPP |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density Cyclone 10 LP option in the F484 BGA footprint (vs 10CL080ZF484I8G)
- Industrial temperature rating suitable for harsh environments (vs 10CL120YF484C8G)
- Four hard PLLs and eight global clock networks (vs 10CL055ZF484I8G)
Design Notes
The 10CL120ZF484I8G requires a 1.2 V core rail (VCCINT), 2.5 V VCCAUX, and 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V VCCIO rails for the I/O banks. Power-on-reset (POR) requires VCCINT to ramp monotonically and reach stable regulation before configuration begins - do not toggle CONFIG_DONE or JTAG signals before POR is released. Estimated: total quiescent current is approximately 0.4 A at 1.2 V plus I/O bank currents; at full utilization with all DSPs running, total core current can reach 1.5 A. Use an FPGA-grade PMIC with separate voltage sequencing (e.g., Intel Enpirion EM2x series) rather than discrete LDOs for production designs.
The 484-ball FineLine BGA has a typical theta-JA of approximately 12 C/W with a 4-layer JEDEC test board. Estimated: at 1.5 W total power dissipation the junction rises about 18 C above ambient - manageable in industrial environments. Above 2.5 W dissipation or in enclosed outdoor enclosures, add a heat spreader (copper foil on BGA top) or forced airflow. Use Quartus Prime PowerPlay early in the design cycle to estimate core dynamic power, which is the dominant term at high toggle rates.
The 484-ball FBGA uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch with 0.65 mm ball diameter - requires microvia HDI stack-up with ENIG or ENEPIG surface finish for reliable assembly. Fan-out the 8 inner power/ground balls (VCCINT and GND) through inner planes, not traces, to minimize inductance. Place the configuration flash (EPCS or compatible) within 50 mm of the FPGA's dedicated AS pins to avoid signal integrity issues on DCLK and AS_DATA. Reference Intel AN528 (Cyclone 10 LP PCB layout guidelines) for the full checklist.
Do not assume the Cyclone 10 LP 10CL120 and Cyclone IV EP4CE120 are pin-compatible despite sharing the F484 package - bank voltages, JTAG IDs, and configuration schemes differ. Always read MSEL[3:0] settings carefully: incorrect AS vs PS vs FPP selection results in configuration failure that looks like a defective part. Estimate: unused I/O banks should still have VCCIO connected - floating VCCIO triggers increased leakage and may fail JTAG IDCODE verification.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Intel product page. Industrial temperature rating per 'I8' suffix in ordering code; not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade, not automotive). Lead-free FBGA package suitable for lead-free reflow profiles per JEDEC J-STD-020.
