10M08DCF256I7G - MAX 10 FPGA, 8K LE, 256-FBGA | Intel
MPN: 10M08DCF256I7G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20.52 | $20.52 |
| 10 | $18.95 | $189.50 |
| 100 | $16.4 | $1,640.00 |
| 500 | $14.1 | $7,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $12.2 | $12,200.00 |
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View Datasheet →10M08DCF256I7G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MAX 10 |
| Family | MAX 10 FPGA |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 8,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 387,072 |
| User I/O Count | 178 |
| Package | 256-FBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (Industrial) |
| Supply Voltage - I/O Banks | 1.2 V / 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (bank-dependent) |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip dual-configuration flash (non-volatile) |
| On-die ADC | 12-bit, up to 1 MSa/s |
| External Memory Interface | LPDDR2 / DDR3 / DDR3L |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Process Technology | 55 nm NOR-flash-backed CMOS |
10M08DCF256I7G 256-fbga (fineline bga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10M08DCF256I7G (256-fbga (fineline bga) 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 10M08DCF256I7G.
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
10M08DCF256I7G is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial I/O Expansion and Glue Logic, Motor Control and Drive Signal Generation, Sensor Aggregation and Analog Front-End, Multi-Protocol Bridge Chip, Low-Cost Video and Image Pre-Processing, Consumer Appliance and Smart Home Control, LED Display and Lighting Controllers.
Industrial I/O Expansion and Glue Logic
The 10M08DCF256I7G is well suited to industrial I/O expansion where a microcontroller lacks sufficient pins or protocol flexibility. With 178 user I/O supporting LVCMOS/LVDS at 1.2V-3.3V and 8,000 logic elements, it can implement multi-protocol bridges (UART-to-SPI, I2C-to-Parallel, SPI-to-SPI) on a single chip. The on-die dual-configuration flash enables field firmware updates without external PROM, which is critical for installed-base products. Industrial PLCs, factory sensor hubs, and building-automation controllers commonly use MAX 10 in this exact role to offload real-time I/O servicing from a slower host MCU, with deterministic latency below 100 ns for interrupt-driven GPIO events.
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Motor Control and Drive Signal Generation
The 10M08DCF256I7G's combination of 8K LE, 18x18 multipliers, and 178 I/O makes it a strong fit for digital motor control, including field-oriented control (FOC) for BLDC and PMSM motors. The DSP blocks implement the Park/Clarke transforms and PI controllers at sub-microsecond latency, while the abundant I/O support PWM outputs, encoder feedback (QEI), and Hall-sensor inputs. The integrated 12-bit ADC samples phase currents at up to 1 MSa/s, eliminating an external ADC in cost-sensitive drives. Industrial servo drives, e-bike controllers, and small-format CNC spindles benefit from the deterministic hardware-loop execution and -40C to +100C industrial temperature range.
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Sensor Aggregation and Analog Front-End
The 10M08DCF256I7G integrates a 12-bit ADC capable of 1 MSa/s, allowing direct interface with analog sensors such as temperature, pressure, strain-gauge bridges, and 4-20 mA current loops. The 178 user I/O support SPI, I2C, and UART aggregation from dozens of digital sensors, while the embedded 387 Kbits of block RAM buffer multi-channel samples before forwarding to a host processor. Smart sensor hubs in factory automation, HVAC controllers, and environmental monitoring systems use MAX 10 to consolidate analog and digital sensing, reducing PCB area and BOM cost compared with separate MCU-plus-FPGA architectures.
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Multi-Protocol Bridge Chip
The 10M08DCF256I7G excels as a multi-protocol bridge, translating between industrial protocols such as Modbus RTU, CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-485, and Ethernet without host-processor intervention. Its non-volatile configuration ensures instant-on bridge availability at system power-up, and dual-configuration flash supports failsafe firmware rollback during field updates. Industrial gateways, protocol converters, and legacy-to-modern interface adapters rely on the MAX 10's I/O flexibility and on-chip flash to deliver reliable, deterministic protocol translation in temperatures from -40C to +100C.
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Low-Cost Video and Image Pre-Processing
The 10M08DCF256I7G supports parallel image-sensor interfaces through its LVDS-capable I/O, handling resolutions up to 720p at modest frame rates. The DSP blocks enable real-time filtering, thresholding, and histogram equalization on incoming pixel streams before forwarding to a host CPU. The 387 Kbits of block RAM buffer line-scan data for line-based processing pipelines. Industrial machine-vision front-ends, kiosk cameras, and entry-level surveillance recorders use the MAX 10 to offload pre-processing from a more expensive SoC, reducing system BOM while keeping deterministic processing latency.
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Consumer Appliance and Smart Home Control
The 10M08DCF256I7G's low unit cost at volume, on-chip flash, and integrated ADC suit consumer appliance controllers such as washing machines, refrigerators, induction cooktops, and smart thermostats. Its 8,000 logic elements handle user-interface glue logic, sensor readout, relay and TRIAC control, and capacitive-touch scanning simultaneously without an external MCU in simpler designs. The MAX 10's -40C to +100C industrial temperature range and instant-on behavior meet appliance reliability requirements, while field upgradability via dual-configuration flash enables post-sale firmware enhancements.
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LED Display and Lighting Controllers
The 10M08DCF256I7G drives high-channel-count LED matrices, DMX512-controlled architectural lighting, and addressable RGB strips through its 178 user I/O. The DSP blocks generate gamma-corrected PWM dimming curves and color-space conversion for accurate rendering. The non-volatile configuration ensures instant lighting behavior on power-up, important for emergency and architectural lighting. Commercial LED walls, stage lighting fixtures, and horticulture lighting benefit from the deterministic multi-channel PWM and 1 MSa/s ADC for ambient-light feedback.
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Engineering reference data for 10M08DCF256I7G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10M08DCF256C8G | 10M08DCF256A7G | 10M08DCF256C7G | 10M04DCF256A7G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 256-FBGA | 256-FBGA - same | 256-FBGA - same | 256-FBGA - same | 256-FBGA - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Logic Elements | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 4,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 387,072 | 387,072 | 387,072 | 387,072 | 189,440 |
| User I/O | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Automotive | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Automotive |
| Speed Grade | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| On-die ADC | 12-bit, 1 MSa/s | 12-bit, 1 MSa/s | 12-bit, 1 MSa/s | 12-bit, 1 MSa/s | 12-bit, 1 MSa/s |
| Configuration Flash | On-chip dual | On-chip dual | On-chip dual | On-chip dual | On-chip dual |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty-1) | $20.52 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- On-die 12-bit ADC eliminates external ADC chip (vs Lattice iCE40HX8K-CB256)
- Industrial temperature grade at the same die (vs 10M08DCF256C8G (commercial grade))
- Larger logic capacity at same price tier (vs 10M04DCF256A7G)
Design Notes
The 256-FBGA package requires careful PCB escape routing; follow Intel's MAX 10 hardware design guide for via-in-pad or dogbone fan-out patterns. Use a 1.0 mm or 1.27 mm pitch BGA land pattern with NSMD (non-solder-mask-defined) pads to improve solder joint reliability. Place 100 nF X7R decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCIO and VCCINT pin, with bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitors at each power-rail entry point.
Estimate: At typical MAX 10 10M08 core activity of 50% toggle rate and all I/O switching, total power consumption is approximately 0.5-1.0 W. The device requires separate VCCINT (core) and VCCIO (I/O bank) supplies, plus VCCA (analog for the on-die ADC). Add a ferrite bead or pi-filter between VCCINT and VCCIO to suppress switching-noise coupling into the analog rail. Sequence VCCIO before VCCA when the on-die ADC is enabled to avoid latch-up risk.
The 256-FBGA's theta-JA is approximately 15-20 C/W with a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board; at 1 W dissipation, junction temperature rise is 15-20C above ambient. For industrial-grade (-40C to +100C) operation, derate by keeping dissipation below 0.7 W to ensure margin at 100C ambient. Use thermal vias under the central BGA balls (often GND) to provide a thermal path to internal copper planes.
Do not leave configuration pins nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE floating during power-up; pull them per Intel's reference design or use the MAX 10 internal pull-ups. The on-die ADC analog inputs are not 5V-tolerant; use an external resistor divider or op-amp buffer to bring 5V sensor signals within the VCCA range. When migrating bitstreams across temperature grades (I7 to C8 to A7), verify timing closure in Quartus Prime since speed grades differ slightly in internal timing margins.
Group I/O bank voltages by contiguous package balls; mixing 1.2V and 3.3V on adjacent banks increases simultaneous-switching noise. Route the on-die ADC analog inputs on an inner layer with a continuous ground reference, away from high-speed digital signals. The JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be pulled to known states via 4.7 kohm resistors, and the JTAG chain length kept below 50 mm to avoid signal-integrity issues at high TCK frequencies.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliance per Altera product page. The standard 10M08DCF256I7G is industrial-grade, not AEC-Q100 automotive-qualified; for AEC-Q100, consider the 10M08DAF256C7G or 10M08DCF256A7G variants.
