10M40DAF256I7G - MAX 10 FPGA 40K LE, 178 I/O, 256-FBGA | Intel
MPN: 10M40DAF256I7G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $96.13 | $96.13 |
| 10 | $88.5 | $885.00 |
| 100 | $78.2 | $7,820.00 |
| 500 | $71.4 | $35,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $65.8 | $65,800.00 |
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View Datasheet →10M40DAF256I7G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MAX 10 |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 40,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 1,290,240 (M9K + M144K blocks) |
| User I/O Count | 178 |
| Package | 256-FBGA (FineLine BGA), 17x17 mm |
| Process Technology | 55 nm TSMC |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (Industrial, I7) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 472.5 MHz |
| Number of PLLs | 4 |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 56 |
| ADC | 12-bit SAR, up to 16 channels, 1 MSPS |
| Configuration Memory | On-chip dual-configuration flash |
| PCIe Hard IP | PCIe Gen2 x1/x2 (soft IP in 256-FBGA variant) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / Yes |
10M40DAF256I7G 256-fbga (fineline bga), 17x17 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10M40DAF256I7G (256-fbga (fineline bga), 17x17 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.
No detailed pinout data available for 10M40DAF256I7G.
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
10M40DAF256I7G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Factory Automation I/O Concentrator, Portable Medical Device Display Controller, Low-Cost Video Bridge / Format Converter, Automotive Infotainment Pre-Processor, PCIe Endpoint Card / Industrial Add-In.
Industrial Motor Control
The 10M40DAF256I7G's 4 PLLs, 56 (18x18) hardware multipliers, and integrated 12-bit SAR ADC (up to 16 channels at 1 MSPS) make it ideal for field-oriented control (FOC) of three-phase AC induction and PMSM motors. The 40K logic elements can implement the entire control loop including PID, space-vector modulation, encoder interface (QEI), and commutation logic on a single chip. Designers benefit from the instant-on flash configuration, allowing the motor controller to be operational within 10 ms of power-up - critical for safety-critical industrial drives.
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Factory Automation I/O Concentrator
The 178 user I/O pins and 1,290,240-bit embedded memory array let the 10M40DAF256I7G aggregate multiple industrial protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, RS-485) into a single programmable platform. The non-volatile flash configuration eliminates external boot PROMs, reducing BOM cost for distributed I/O nodes mounted in factory cabinets. Hot-socket support and on-die termination simplify live maintenance scenarios typical in 24/7 production lines.
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Portable Medical Device Display Controller
The 10M40DAF256I7G drives LCD/TFT panels, processes ECG/spO2 waveforms, and manages USB/HID interfaces in portable patient monitors. Its integrated ADC digitizes sensor signals without an external analog front end, and the non-volatile configuration ensures the device boots correctly after battery-swap events. The 1.2 V core operating voltage keeps total power consumption under 1.5 W typical, extending battery life in handheld diagnostic equipment.
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Low-Cost Video Bridge / Format Converter
With 56 (18x18) multipliers and 1.29 Mbits of embedded memory, the 10M40DAF256I7G implements HDMI-to-LVDS, MIPI-to-Parallel, and other video format conversions at resolutions up to 1080p60. The 178 I/O lines accept multiple video input formats simultaneously, and the on-chip DDR3 controller interfaces to external frame buffers. Compared to dedicated video ASSPs, the MAX 10 FPGA offers design flexibility for emerging standards like V-by-One and embedded DisplayPort.
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Automotive Infotainment Pre-Processor
The 10M40DAF256I7G handles CAN/LIN bus aggregation, audio DSP pre-processing, and rear-seat entertainment switching before passing data to the main head-unit SoC. Its industrial-grade temperature range (-40C to +100C) tolerates cabin environments, and instant-on flash configuration enables sub-50 ms startup for rear-view camera overlays. Designers pair it with the Cyclone V SoC for higher-tier infotainment stacks requiring ARM Cortex-A9 hard cores.
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PCIe Endpoint Card / Industrial Add-In
The 10M40DAF256I7G implements PCIe Gen2 x1 endpoints on industrial PCs, data-acquisition cards, and machine-vision frame grabbers. Its hard IP block accelerates protocol handling while leaving the 40K LE fabric free for custom DMA engines, on-card processing, and I/O expansion. The 256-FBGA package's 17x17 mm footprint fits half-height, half-length PCIe card form factors.
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Engineering reference data for 10M40DAF256I7G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10M40DAF256C7G | 10M40DAF256C8G | 10M40DAF256I7P | 10M25DAF256I7G | 10M16DAF256I7G | 10M40DCF256C7G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) | 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 25,000 | 16,000 | 40,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 1,290,240 | 1,290,240 | 1,290,240 | 1,290,240 | 837,120 | 549,888 | 1,290,240 |
| User I/O Count | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Supply Variant | Dual-supply (2.5 V/3.3 V) | Dual-supply (2.5 V/3.3 V) | Dual-supply (2.5 V/3.3 V) | Dual-supply (2.5 V/3.3 V) | Dual-supply (2.5 V/3.3 V) | Dual-supply (2.5 V/3.3 V) | Single-supply (1.2 V) |
| Unit Price (qty-1, USD) | 96.13 | 78.20 | 82.40 | 98.50 | 65.00 | 48.50 | 74.80 |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 36 | 24 | 56 |
Key Differentiators
- Dual-configuration flash with instant-on support (vs 10M25DAF256I7G)
- Industrial temperature grade with extended I/O count (vs 10M40DAF256C7G)
- Higher density and multiplier count for DSP workloads (vs 10M16DAF256I7G)
Design Notes
The 10M40DAF256I7G requires separate power rails: VCCINT (1.2 V core), VCCA (2.5 V PLL analog), and VCCIO (1.2 V to 3.3 V per I/O bank). Place a 10 uF tantalum bulk cap plus 100 nF ceramic decoupling per power pin pair. Per the MAX 10 power distribution guidelines, the VCCA rail must be filtered with an LC pi-network (10 uH + 10 uF) to minimize PLL jitter. Estimated: total quiescent current at typical logic utilization (~50%) is approximately 600 mA from VCCINT.
The 256-FBGA package uses a 17x17 mm body with 1.0 mm ball pitch. Per the MAX 10 board design guidelines, route signals on the top layer and breakout the inner balls with micro-via-in-pad (0.2 mm) or dog-bone fanout. Keep all eight I/O bank power pins (VCCIO_x) decoupled with 0.1 uF capacitors placed within 5 mm of the package. Maintain at least four ground vias per square centimeter of copper pour under the exposed die paddle for thermal dissipation.
Estimated: leaving the nCONFIG pin floating during power-up may cause intermittent configuration failures. Tie nCONFIG to VCCIO through a 10 kohm pull-up. The dual-boot flash feature can mask corrupted images if the watchdog timer is not enabled in the Quartus Prime programming file. Verify CONF_DONE timing with at least a 100 ms delay after power-up before accessing user I/O. Do not use I/O bank 8 for high-speed interfaces (LVDS > 800 Mbps) without checking the dedicated clock input placement rules.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Altera product page. Industrial temperature grade (I7) but not AEC-Q100 qualified - designers targeting AEC-Q100 automotive applications should verify with the Intel/Altera automotive-grade product roadmap.
