10CX085YU484I5G - Cyclone 10 GX FPGA 85K LE | Intel | FPGA
MPN: 10CX085YU484I5G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $135.69 | $135.69 |
| 10 | $122 | $1,220.00 |
| 100 | $108.5 | $10,850.00 |
| 500 | $95 | $47,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $85 | $85,000.00 |
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View Datasheet →10CX085YU484I5G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone 10 GX |
| Logic Elements | 85,000 |
| Embedded Memory | 5,959,680 bits |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 10,640 |
| User I/O Count | 188 |
| Number of Transceivers | 4 (up to 12.5 Gbps) |
| PCI Express Hard IP | 2 × Gen2 |
| DSP Multipliers (18x18) | 156 |
| Process Technology | 20 nm |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) |
| Package Type | 484-pin UBGA (Ultra-fine BGA) |
| Supply Voltage - Core | 0.9 V (typical) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG / Active Serial / Fast Passive Parallel |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
10CX085YU484I5G [data_needed: package body dimensions mm] Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10CX085YU484I5G ([data_needed: package body dimensions 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.
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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
10CX085YU484I5G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Machine Vision, PCI Express Endpoint Card, Broadcast Video Processing, Motor Control and Industrial Drive, Smart Grid Terminal / Substation Equipment, Software-Defined Radio Front-End.
Industrial Machine Vision
The 10CX085YU484I5G suits industrial machine-vision pipelines thanks to its 85K logic elements and 156 (18x18) multipliers for image pre-processing. Its 5,959,680 bits of embedded memory buffer full-HD frames line-by-line without external SRAM. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C) and 188 user I/O support MIPI/parallel camera interfaces plus GPIO for trigger and lighting. Unlike larger Cyclone 10 GX parts, the 85K LE density fits small form-factor vision modules where BOM cost matters.
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PCI Express Endpoint Card
Two hardened PCI Express Gen2 IP blocks make the 10CX085YU484I5G a compact PCIe Gen2 endpoint. The hard IP removes the soft-logic overhead of a PCIe controller, freeing fabric for application logic, while 4 transceivers (12.5 Gbps) support x1/x2/x4 Gen2 lane configurations. The 484-pin UBGA exposes enough I/O for downstream peripherals and DDR3/DDR4 external memory interfaces, and Quartus Prime provides a verified PCIe Gen2 reference design for fast bring-up.
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Broadcast Video Processing
The 10CX085YU484I5G handles SDI/HDMI bridging, color-space conversion, and frame-rate conversion in broadcast video systems. Its 156 (18x18) DSP blocks implement real-time chroma-keying and scaling filters without external DSP chips. Transceivers accept 3G-SDI inputs at 2.97 Gbps and 12G-SDI at higher rates via multi-link aggregation. Hard memory controllers interface to DDR3 external memory used as line/frame buffers, and the 188 user I/O provide GPIO for control panels and tally outputs.
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Motor Control and Industrial Drive
The 10CX085YU484I5G integrates DSP-heavy motor-control algorithms (FOC, space-vector PWM, encoder decoding) within 85K logic elements, eliminating a separate DSP MCU. Hardened PLLs generate precise switching frequencies, and 188 user I/O support multi-axis PWM outputs, quadrature encoder inputs, and resolver excitation. The industrial temperature grade allows operation inside sealed drive enclosures where ambient can exceed 85C. Transceivers link the controller to higher-level EtherCAT or SERCOS networks.
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Smart Grid Terminal / Substation Equipment
Substation terminals require deterministic real-time processing for protection, metering, and IEC 61850 communication — the 10CX085YU484I5G covers all three within 85K logic elements. Transceivers carry Ethernet-based IEC 61850 GOOSE/SV messages, while user I/O interface to CT/PT sensors, trip relays, and HMI displays. Industrial temperature grade and the 484-pin UBGA's robust mechanical structure suit substation racks. Hard memory controllers buffer sampled values without soft-logic complexity.
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Software-Defined Radio Front-End
Software-defined radio front-ends benefit from the 10CX085YU484I5G's combination of 4 transceivers (up to 12.5 Gbps), 156 DSP multipliers, and 5,959,680 bits of embedded memory for sample buffering. The transceiver channels interface directly to ADC/DAC pairs, while the DSP fabric implements DDC/DUC, channelization, and pulse-shaping filters. Industrial temperature grade supports outdoor base-station and tactical radio installations, and 188 user I/O provide control links to RF front-end tuning elements.
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Engineering reference data for 10CX085YU484I5G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CX085YU484E5G | 10CX085YU484E6G | 10CX085YU484I6G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | UBGA-484 (U484) | UBGA-484 (U484) - same | UBGA-484 (U484) - same | UBGA-484 (U484) - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Logic Elements | 85,000 | 85,000 - same | 85,000 - same | 85,000 - same |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 5,959,680 | 5,959,680 - same | 5,959,680 - same | 5,959,680 - same |
| User I/O | 188 | 188 - same | 188 - same | 188 - same |
| Transceivers (12.5 Gbps) | 4 | 4 - same | 4 - same | 4 - same |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Extended | Extended | Industrial |
| Speed Grade | 5 | 5 - same | 6 (slower) | 6 (slower) |
| PCIe Gen2 Hard IP Blocks | 2 | 2 - same | 2 - same | 2 - same |
| DSP Multipliers (18x18) | 156 | 156 - same | 156 - same | 156 - same |
Key Differentiators
- Same-package alternative with extended temperature grade (vs 10CX085YU484E5G)
- Same-package alternative with slower speed grade for cost reduction (vs 10CX085YU484E6G)
- Hardened 12.5 Gbps transceivers eliminate soft SERDES fabric usage (vs 10CX085YU484I6G (industrial speed grade 6))
Design Notes
The 10CX085YU484I5G requires multiple supply rails: 0.9 V core (VCC), 1.1 V/1.2 V transceiver analog supplies (VCCL_GXB/VCCR_GXB), and per-bank VCCIO for I/O. According to the manufacturer datasheet, the power-on sequence must satisfy core-before-I/O ordering — failure to do so can cause long-term reliability degradation. Use a sequencer or simple RC network on PGOOD rails to ensure correct startup.
The 484-pin UBGA requires microvia PCB technology (laser-drilled stacked vias) on at least 4-layer stack-ups. Decoupling capacitors must be placed directly under the package on the bottom side using via-in-pad if routing density requires. According to Intel's Cyclone 10 GX PCB design guidelines, a continuous ground plane on the layer directly below the BGA is mandatory for transceiver signal integrity.
Transceiver channels are placed on dedicated GXB banks at fixed locations in the UBGA-484 footprint — pin assignments are NOT arbitrary. According to the Intel pin-out file, only specific pins route to the transceiver PHY, and mixing them with user I/O can break compilation. Use the Quartus Prime pin planner early in the schematic stage to lock down transceiver pin assignments before PCB layout begins.
Estimated: configuration mode selection (AS, Fast Passive Parallel, JTAG) is committed at board design by MSEL pin strapping — reconfiguring in the field requires board rework. Also, JTAG access is required for initial debug; do not omit the JTAG header on prototypes even if production uses Active Serial. The 'I5G' suffix in the OPN denotes industrial temperature grade and speed grade 5; changing to 'E6G' for cost savings is a drop-in but reduces speed.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Intel Cyclone 10 GX product family documentation. Halogen-free status [DATA_NEEDED: confirm against Intel MDDS]. AEC-Q100 not applicable - FPGAs are not AEC-Q100 qualified in the Cyclone 10 GX family.
