10M04SCU169A7G - MAX 10 FPGA, 4K LE, 169-UBGA | Intel / Altera
MPN: 10M04SCU169A7G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.8 | $168.00 |
| 100 | $14.2 | $1,420.00 |
| 500 | $12.45 | $6,225.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.85 | $10,850.00 |
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View Datasheet →10M04SCU169A7G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MAX 10 |
| Logic Elements | 4,000 |
| Embedded User Flash | 193,536 bits (189 Kb) |
| Embedded SRAM | 246 Kbits (M9K blocks) |
| Maximum User I/O | 130 |
| Package | 169-UBGA (UFBGA-169, 11x11 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 3.3 V (LVCMOS tolerant) |
| Operating Temperature Grade | Automotive (A7G: -40C to +125C) |
| Process Technology | 55 nm embedded flash (TSMC) |
| PLLs | 4 (one per side) |
| Global Clock Networks | 16 |
| Integrated ADC | 12-bit, up to 17 channels |
| Configuration Method | Internal flash (instant-on, dual image) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / Yes |
10M04SCU169A7G 169-ubga (ufbga-169, 11x11 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10M04SCU169A7G (169-ubga (ufbga-169, 11x11 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) 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 10M04SCU169A7G.
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
10M04SCU169A7G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Automotive Body Electronics, Sensor Interface Aggregation, Protocol Bridging and I/O Expansion, Low-Cost Logic Replacement, Video Format Conversion.
Industrial Motor Control
The 10M04SCU169A7G is well-suited for industrial motor control applications requiring deterministic PWM generation, encoder feedback decoding, and multi-axis coordination. With 4,000 logic elements and 4 PLLs, the device can implement field-oriented control (FOC) loops for PMSM and BLDC motors while the integrated 12-bit ADC samples phase currents at high update rates. The 130 user I/O pins accommodate multiple encoder interfaces (QEI, SSI, BiSS), fault inputs, gate driver controls, and RS-485 communication, while the automotive -40C to +125C temperature grade ensures reliability on factory floors and outdoor installations. The 193 Kbit user flash stores calibration constants and firmware updates without an external EEPROM.
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Automotive Body Electronics
In automotive body and chassis applications such as body control modules, lighting controllers, and HVAC units, the 10M04SCU169A7G provides instant-on behavior from its internal 193 Kbit user flash and 246 Kbit SRAM, eliminating the boot PROM required by SRAM FPGAs. The AEC-Q100-aligned A7G temperature grade (-40C to +125C) and 130 I/O pins accommodate LIN, CAN, and switch-matrix interfaces typical of body controllers. The integrated 12-bit ADC monitors sensor inputs such as temperature, current, and pressure without external analog front-end complexity, while MAX 10's hard PLLs generate the clock trees needed for CAN-FD and flex-ray timing.
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Sensor Interface Aggregation
The 10M04SCU169A7G excels as a sensor hub aggregator, combining 17 channels of 12-bit ADC input with 130 GPIO to interface dozens of analog and digital sensors simultaneously. Industrial systems benefit from MAX 10's integrated ADC eliminating the need for an external analog front-end, while the embedded flash stores sensor calibration tables and linearization coefficients directly on-chip. The 4K logic elements support custom I2C, SPI, and OneWire bridge logic with deterministic latency, and the device's instant-on capability means the host processor can begin receiving valid sensor data immediately after power-up without waiting for FPGA configuration.
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Protocol Bridging and I/O Expansion
Engineers use the 10M04SCU169A7G as a flexible protocol bridge between industrial buses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-485, CAN) and processor interfaces, leveraging its 4K logic elements and 4 PLLs to implement custom translation logic. The 130 user I/O pins provide ample headroom for multi-port expansion, while the embedded flash supports dual-boot configurations allowing safe firmware updates in the field. With the A7G automotive temperature grade, this MAX 10 variant bridges CAN-FD to Ethernet in vehicle networking, while the integrated ADC also handles analog voltage monitoring on the same PCB.
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Low-Cost Logic Replacement
The 10M04SCU169A7G replaces discrete logic ICs (CPLDs, AND/OR gates, multiplexer trees) with a single programmable device, reducing BOM count and PCB area. Designers consolidate scattered glue logic, address decoding, and timing functions into one MAX 10 chip, while the 193 Kbit user flash stores configuration without external memory. The integrated 12-bit ADC handles housekeeping telemetry that would otherwise require a separate MCU, and the automotive temperature grade allows the same design to ship in industrial, consumer, and automotive product lines without re-spinning hardware.
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Video Format Conversion
The 10M04SCU169A7G handles real-time video format conversion between parallel CMOS camera interfaces, LVDS, and RGB/MIPI bridges in industrial vision and surveillance applications. With 4K logic elements and dedicated M9K memory blocks, it buffers scan-line data and performs timing adjustment between input and output video standards. The 4 PLLs generate pixel clocks across multiple resolutions, while 130 GPIO expose parallel video buses up to 24-bit color depth. MAX 10's automotive temperature grade suits dashboard camera and surround-view ECU applications.
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Engineering reference data for 10M04SCU169A7G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10M04SAU169I7G | 10M04SCU169C8G | 10M04SCU169I7G | 10M02SCU169A7G | 10M08SCU169A7G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 169-UBGA (UFBGA-169) | 169-UBGA (UFBGA-169) - same | 169-UBGA (UFBGA-169) - same | 169-UBGA (UFBGA-169) - same | 169-UBGA (UFBGA-169) - same | 169-UBGA (UFBGA-169) - same |
| Logic Elements | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 2,000 | 8,000 |
| Embedded User Flash | 193,536 bits | 193,536 bits | 193,536 bits | 193,536 bits | 96,768 bits | 387,072 bits |
| Embedded SRAM | 246 Kbits | 246 Kbits | 246 Kbits | 246 Kbits | 108 Kbits | 378 Kbits |
| Maximum User I/O | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
| Temperature Grade | Automotive (A7G: -40C to +125C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Automotive (-40C to +125C) | Automotive (-40C to +125C) |
| Integrated ADC | 12-bit, up to 17 channels | 12-bit, up to 17 channels | 12-bit, up to 17 channels | 12-bit, up to 17 channels | 12-bit, up to 13 channels | 12-bit, up to 17 channels |
| PLLs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Key Differentiators
- Highest automotive temperature grade in 4K LE class (vs 10M04SAU169I7G)
- Pin-compatible upgrade path to 8K LEs without PCB redesign (vs 10M08SCU169A7G)
- Lower cost option when density permits (vs 10M02SCU169A7G)
Design Notes
Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitor placed within 1 mm of the ball, and add a 10 uF bulk capacitor for every 4 VCCINT pins. Provide a separate VCCA analog supply rail for the integrated 12-bit ADC; if the application does not use the ADC, VCCA must still be connected to a clean 2.5 V supply. Use a ferrite bead between VCCA and digital VCC rails to isolate ADC noise. Estimated: a fully utilized 10M04SCU169A7G with all 130 I/O toggling at 100 MHz draws approximately 400 mA from VCCINT (1.2 V) and 200 mA from VCCIO (3.3 V).
The 169-UBGA package has a 0.5 mm ball pitch, requiring PCB fabrication with laser-drilled micro-vias and a 4-layer stackup minimum. Route all signals on inner layers with micro-via fanout; keep BGA escape routing in two layers with at most 2 dog-bone fanouts per signal. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a continuous ground plane with multiple thermal vias (0.2 mm drill, 0.5 mm pitch) to achieve the datasheet thermal resistance. Estimated: solid ground plane and thermal via array reduces theta_JA from ~30 C/W to ~15 C/W in still air.
Do not leave JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) floating - they must be pulled to defined logic levels per Intel's Quartus Prime pin connection guidelines or the device may not configure correctly. Enable the JTAG pins with weak pull-ups (10 kohm to VCCIO) if the JTAG interface is unused. Also, ensure the nCONFIG and nSTATUS pins are properly pulled high during configuration, and avoid driving the CONF_DONE pin externally during the configuration sequence. The device's dual-boot flash requires careful management of bitstream images to prevent bricking.
Compliance Information
Automotive A7G temperature grade indicates AEC-Q100-aligned qualification per Intel's MAX 10 product family. RoHS and REACH compliance confirmed via Intel product datasheet. Lead-free and halogen-free per Intel's environmental compliance documentation.
