10M08DCF484C8G - MAX 10 FPGA, 8K LEs, 484-BGA | Intel
MPN: 10M08DCF484C8G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31.17 | $31.17 |
| 10 | $28.45 | $284.50 |
| 100 | $25.2 | $2,520.00 |
| 500 | $22.1 | $11,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $19.8 | $19,800.00 |
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View Datasheet →10M08DCF484C8G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 10 |
| Logic Elements | 8,000 |
| Embedded Memory (M9K) | 378 Kbits (49 M9K blocks) |
| User I/O Count | 250 |
| Package | 484-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Speed Grade | C8 (commercial, standard speed) |
| Process Technology | 55 nm TSMC embedded NOR flash |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V (on-chip regulator) |
| Configuration Memory | Dual on-chip flash (instant-on, dual-boot) |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Global Clock Networks | Up to 16 |
| Integrated ADC | 12-bit SAR, up to 1 Msps |
| LVDS Support | True LVDS up to 1.4 Gbps (input), emulated LVDS (output) |
| Operating Temperature | Commercial (0C to +85C junction, per speed grade) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
10M08DCF484C8G 484-ball fbga (fineline bga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10M08DCF484C8G (484-ball 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 10M08DCF484C8G.
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
10M08DCF484C8G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Factory Automation PLC, Video Bridging and Protocol Conversion, Low-Cost ASIC Replacement, Embedded Control with Analog Sensing, System-on-Module (SoM) FPGA Hub.
Industrial Motor Control
The 10M08DCF484C8G is well-suited for industrial motor control applications requiring deterministic PWM generation and closed-loop feedback. Its 8,000 logic elements and 2 PLLs deliver enough fabric to implement field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms for BLDC and PMSM motors at switching frequencies up to 100 kHz. The integrated 12-bit SAR ADC (when paired with the DA variant) directly samples phase currents, eliminating an external ADC. The 484-FBGA package exposes 250 user I/O for multi-axis encoder inputs, gate driver signals, and CAN/RS-485 communication. The dual-configuration flash enables fail-safe firmware updates in the field, and the on-chip regulator simplifies 24V industrial bus designs down to a 1.2V core.
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Factory Automation PLC
In factory automation PLC designs the 10M08DCF484C8G acts as the central logic processor for distributed I/O control. Its 8,000 logic elements accommodate ladder-logic-equivalent state machines for multi-axis sequencing, while the 250 I/O support high-density discrete and analog I/O modules via SPI/I2C/GPIO expansion. The instant-on dual-configuration flash is critical for PLCs that must come back online within milliseconds after a power dip, eliminating PROM boot delays. Hardware access to DDR3/LPDDR2 controllers simplifies integration with HMI displays. Industrial protocol stacks (Modbus RTU, EtherCAT slave, PROFINET IRT) can be implemented in fabric, often with the free Qsys IP blocks.
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Video Bridging and Protocol Conversion
For video bridging applications the 10M08DCF484C8G converts between MIPI CSI-2, parallel RGB, and LVDS display interfaces commonly found in industrial cameras and embedded displays. Its 1.4 Gbps LVDS receivers handle camera link data rates up to 1.4 Gbps per lane, while the emulated LVDS outputs can drive flat-panel displays. With 8K logic elements and 49 M9K memory blocks, the device fits a full-frame buffer plus color-space conversion pipelines (YUV422 to RGB888, etc.). The C8 commercial speed grade and 250 I/O are sufficient for multi-lane camera aggregation, and the on-chip flash eliminates the boot ROM that would otherwise be required for instant-on video systems.
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Low-Cost ASIC Replacement
The 10M08DCF484C8G is a strong candidate for low-volume ASIC replacement where NRE costs and mask charges would be prohibitive. With 8K logic elements, 378 Kbits embedded memory, and instant-on flash, the device covers the majority of glue-logic, interface conversion, and simple state-machine designs that historically went to ASICs. The 484-FBGA package delivers 250 I/O - matching ASIC-class signal density. Quartus Prime's free Qsys IP catalog and migration to MAX 10 HardCopy ASIC provide a clear path from prototype to volume production. Engineering teams can iterate in firmware (flash update) rather than re-spinning masks.
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Embedded Control with Analog Sensing
When paired with the ADC-enhanced 10M08DAF484C8G variant, this FPGA family enables embedded control designs with on-die analog sensing. The integrated 12-bit SAR ADC samples up to 17 analog inputs at 1 Msps, covering temperature sensors, current shunts, and battery voltages without an external ADC chip. The 8K logic elements run control algorithms (PID, state machines, safety logic) at deterministic latency. The dual-configuration flash supports secure OTA updates, and the 1.2 V on-chip regulator simplifies power tree design. For systems needing only digital control (no ADC), the 10M08DCF484C8G is the canonical choice.
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System-on-Module (SoM) FPGA Hub
As an SoM hub, the 10M08DCF484C8G consolidates glue logic that would otherwise require multiple CPLDs and small FPGAs. Common SoM tasks include boot strapping for application processors, level shifting between 1.8 V SoC and 3.3 V peripherals, I2C/SPI bus expansion, and GPIO aggregation. Its 8K logic elements and 250 I/O are well-matched to multi-rail SoM pinouts. The instant-on dual-configuration flash enables the SoM to be running before the application processor boots, ready to handle reset signals. The 484-FBGA's compact footprint supports dense SoM layouts where PCB real estate is at a premium.
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Engineering reference data for 10M08DCF484C8G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10M08DAF484C8G | 10M08DAF484I7G | 10M08DAF484I7P | 10M08DAU324C8G | 10M08DCF256C8G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 484-ball FBGA | 484-ball FBGA - same | 484-ball FBGA - same | 484-ball FBGA - same | 324-ball UBGA - different footprint | 256-ball FBGA - different footprint |
| Logic Elements | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| User I/O | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | ~150 | ~178 |
| Speed Grade | C8 (commercial, standard) | C8 (commercial, standard) | I7 (industrial, standard) | I7 (industrial, standard) | C8 (commercial, standard) | C8 (commercial, standard) |
| Operating Temperature | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Configuration Flash | Dual (DC series) | Dual (DA series, no dual-config) | Dual (DA series, no dual-config) | Dual (DA series, no dual-config) | Dual (DA series, no dual-config) | Dual (DC series) |
| Integrated ADC | No (DC = no analog) | Yes (12-bit SAR) | Yes (12-bit SAR) | Yes (12-bit SAR) | Yes (12-bit SAR) | No |
| Approx. Price (qty 1, USD) | 31.17 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Highest I/O count in the MAX 10 8K LE bracket (vs 10M08DCF256C8G)
- Dual-configuration flash for field upgrades (vs 10M08DAF484C8G)
- Lower BOM cost vs ADC-equipped variant (vs 10M08DAF484C8G)
Design Notes
The MAX 10 family uses an on-chip linear regulator to generate the 1.2 V core from a single 2.5 V or 3.3 V external supply. Designers must connect VCCAUX (2.5 V) and VCCIO (per bank I/O standard) - omitting VCCAUX prevents configuration. Power sequencing is not required because the internal regulator ramps the core before the I/O banks come out of reset, but bulk capacitance of at least 22 uF near each VCC pin is recommended.
Estimated: at full logic utilization (8K LEs at ~150 MHz toggle rate), the 10M08DCF484C8G can dissipate 1.0-1.5 W. With theta_JA of approximately 20 C/W for the 484-FBGA (Intel package thermal data, application-specific), the junction-to-ambient temperature rise is 20-30 C above ambient. For enclosed industrial enclosures with limited airflow, design 1 square inch of inner-layer copper directly beneath the BGA thermal balls to stay within the commercial 85 C junction limit.
The 484-ball FBGA uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch. Per IPC-7351 guidelines, breakout routing requires 4 signal layers minimum (2 outer + 2 inner) with 0.10 mm via-in-pad recommended for ground balls and signal balls. Use dog-bone fanout for the inner rows to maintain a manufacturable trace width. Decoupling: 0.1 uF X7R + 4.7 uF X5R per VCCIO bank pin, plus 22 uF bulk per supply rail.
Common pitfalls with MAX 10 designs include: (1) selecting the wrong speed grade - C8/I8 are the slowest but most affordable, C7/I7 are premium; (2) using a 256-ball part when 250 I/O are required - confirm I/O count fits the package ball map before PCB layout; (3) forgetting to program the dual-configuration boot address when designing for field firmware upgrades; (4) not enabling the JTAG pin pull-ups during PCB design - leaving them floating causes programming failures.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Intel product page. Halogen-free per MAX 10 family datasheet. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is a commercial/industrial grade part. For automotive designs refer to Intel's Cyclone IV/10 GX automotive variants.
