10M25DAF256C8G - MAX 10 FPGA, 25K LE, 256-FBGA | Intel
MPN: 10M25DAF256C8G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69.01 | $69.01 |
| 10 | $62.5 | $625.00 |
| 100 | $55.2 | $5,520.00 |
| 500 | $49.8 | $24,900.00 |
| 1,000 | $45.3 | $45,300.00 |
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View Datasheet →10M25DAF256C8G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MAX 10 |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 25,000 |
| Embedded Memory | 1,728 Kbits |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 55 |
| User I/O Count | 178 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Hard ADC Blocks | 2 (12-bit) |
| Configuration Flash | Internal, non-volatile |
| Process Node | 55 nm TSMC |
| Package | 256-ball FBGA (17 mm x 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) |
| Speed Grade | C8 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 °C to 85 °C) |
| I/O Bank Voltage Range | 1.2 V to 3.3 V LVCMOS/LVDS/SSTL |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / Yes |
10M25DAF256C8G 256-ball fbga (17 mm x 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10M25DAF256C8G (256-ball fbga (17 mm x 17 mm, 1.0 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 10M25DAF256C8G.
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
10M25DAF256C8G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control and Drive, Factory Automation I/O Expansion Module, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Display Controller, Low-Cost Video Bridge and Image Preprocessor, Portable / Battery-Powered IoT Gateway, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End.
Industrial Motor Control and Drive
The 10M25DAF256C8G suits 3-axis field-oriented-control (FOC) motor drives because the dual 12-bit 1 MSPS ADCs sample phase currents directly while the 25,000 logic elements hold the FOC state machine and PWM generators. The internal flash eliminates external boot PROM and enables sub-10 ms power-on to torque production, critical for safety stops. Recommended products: 10M25DAF256C8G paired with IRFS7530 MOSFETs and AMC1301 isolated current shunts.
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Factory Automation I/O Expansion Module
In a programmable logic controller (PLC) remote I/O slice the 10M25DAF256C8G provides 178 user I/Os that can be configured per bank for 24 V industrial signal levels, replacing multiple 74-series transceivers. Its small 17 mm x 17 mm FBGA footprint and 1 W typical power ease integration into DIN-rail modules. Recommended products: 10M25DAF256C8G with TLP281 optocouplers and MAX14840E RS-485 transceiver.
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Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Display Controller
The 10M25DAF256C8G drives TFT panels up to 1280x800 with parallel RGB or LVDS thanks to its 178 I/Os and built-in PLL-based pixel clock generation. The integrated configuration flash reduces BOM and boot latency, while 1,728 Kbits of embedded memory support double-buffered frame storage for touch gestures. Recommended products: 10M25DAF256C8G with FT5406 touch controller and SN65LVDS93A LVDS serializer.
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Low-Cost Video Bridge and Image Preprocessor
Camera designs use the 10M25DAF256C8G as a CSI-2 to parallel-RGB or MIPI to Ethernet bridge, exploiting the DSP multipliers for Bayer demosaic and gamma correction. The 55 dedicated 18x18 multipliers handle 720p streams at 30 fps with low latency. Recommended products: 10M25DAF256C8G with MT9V031 image sensor and DP83848 Ethernet PHY.
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Portable / Battery-Powered IoT Gateway
The MAX 10 family consumes under 1 W at moderate toggle rates, and the 10M25DAF256C8G fits battery-powered edge nodes that perform local sensor aggregation before forwarding to BLE or LoRa. Its instant-on from internal flash avoids the long boot times of SRAM FPGAs, extending battery life. Recommended products: 10M25DAF256C8G paired with STM32WB55 host MCU and SX1276 LoRa transceiver.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End
Bench instruments use the 10M25DAF256C8G to implement trigger logic, time-interpolators, and display refresh for entry-level oscilloscopes and logic analysers. The 2 hard 12-bit ADCs at 1 MSPS provide cost-effective signal acquisition for low-bandwidth channels. Recommended products: 10M25DAF256C8G with AD8065 front-end amplifier and ADG708 analog mux.
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Engineering reference data for 10M25DAF256C8G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10M25DAF256C7G | 10M25DAF256I8G | 10M50DAF256C8G | 10M16DAF256C8G | 10M08DAF256C8G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 256-ball FBGA | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same | 256-ball FBGA - same |
| Logic Elements | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 16,000 | 8,000 |
| Embedded Memory | 1,728 Kbits | 1,728 Kbits | 1,728 Kbits | 2,736 Kbits | 504 Kbits | 378 Kbits |
| Speed Grade | C8 | C7 | I8 | C8 | C8 | C8 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 to 85 C) | Commercial | Industrial (-40 to 100 C) | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial |
| Hard ADC | 2 x 12-bit | 2 x 12-bit | 2 x 12-bit | 2 x 12-bit | 2 x 12-bit | 2 x 12-bit |
| Internal Flash | Dual-image | Dual-image | Dual-image | Dual-image | Dual-image | Dual-image |
| Unit Price (qty 1) | USD 69.01 | Lower (slower speed grade) | Higher (industrial grade) | Higher (larger fabric) | Lower (smaller fabric) | Lowest |
Key Differentiators
- Same-package density scaling without PCB rework (vs 10M16DAF256C8G)
- Industrial temperature grade available in identical package (vs 10M25DAF256I8G)
- Integrated 12-bit ADC eliminates external ADC BOM (vs Lattice ECP5 LFE5U-25F-8BG256C)
Design Notes
Estimated: With 25K LE at 100 MHz toggle and 60% utilization, the MAX 10 core current is approximately 200-400 mA from a 1.2 V supply. Decouple every VCC and VCCIO pin with 100 nF X7R 0402 placed within 2 mm of the ball, plus one 10 uF bulk capacitor per power rail. Use Intel's Early Power Estimator (EPE) before layout to size the DC-DC converters correctly.
The 256-FBGA package has a theta_JA in the range of 15-20 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board. Estimated: at 1.0 W total dissipation, junction temperature rise is approximately 18 C above ambient, so adequate airflow is needed only in enclosed industrial housings. Avoid placing the device directly above heat-generating components and follow the MAX 10 thermal management user guide for thermal via patterns under the BGA.
Use a 4-layer or 6-layer stack-up with continuous GND plane beneath the BGA for return-path integrity. Escape the inner rows of the 1.0 mm pitch BGA with 0.10 mm (4 mil) traces via micro-vias (0.20 mm pad / 0.10 mm drill). JTAG pins TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO must be pulled or terminated per the MAX 10 Configuration User Guide to prevent spurious configuration during power-up.
Do not confuse the 10M25DAF256C8G (dual-image flash) with the 10M25DCF256C8G (single-image flash) or the 10M25SAF256C8G (single-supply analog). Mismatches cause non-functional boards because user flash sectors and remote-update capability differ. Always verify the full OPN against Intel's ordering guide before tape-out. Also confirm that JTAG is not multiplexed with GPIO0 in the pinout file you are using.
For DDR3 or LVDS interfaces above 300 MHz, follow Intel's MAX 10 board design guidelines: 100 ohm differential impedance on LVDS pairs, matched length within 5 mils, and series 2.2 nF AC-coupling capacitors on the receive side. The integrated PLL has a limited VCO range, so select PLL input pin assignments before PCB layout to keep clock routing short.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free status per Intel MAX 10 product family material declaration. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; AEC-Q100 is not applicable for this FPGA family. For automotive designs use the Cyclone IV or Cyclone V families with automotive OPNs.
