10M40SCE144I7G - MAX 10 FPGA, 40K LE, 144-LQFP | Intel | Altera
MPN: 10M40SCE144I7G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $63.41 | $63.41 |
| 10 | $57.95 | $579.50 |
| 100 | $52.1 | $5,210.00 |
| 500 | $47.3 | $23,650.00 |
| 1,000 | $43.85 | $43,850.00 |
10M40SCE144I7G Overview
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a class of programmable logic device that lets designers implement arbitrary digital logic using configurable logic blocks (LBs/LEs), programmable interconnects, and hardened I/O peripherals. Within the broader taxonomy, an FPGA sits under programmable logic -> logic ICs -> integrated circuits. The MAX 10 family is unique among FPGAs because it integrates non-volatile configuration memory on-die, making it a single-chip instant-on solution comparable in workflow simplicity to a microcontroller but with far higher parallel logic capacity and DSP throughput.
Key differentiating features of the 10M40SCE144I7G include 40,000 logic elements (about 50 % more than the 10M25 and roughly 2.5× the 10M16), 1,290,240 bits (≈ 160 KB) of user flash for embedded storage, an embedded 12-bit ADC, integrated PLLs, and 101 user I/O. The 'C' speed grade and 'E144' package designator identify the commercial timing grade and the 144-pin LQFP exposed-pad form factor, while the 'I7' suffix denotes the industrial temperature grade. Multipliers and DSP blocks support up to 472.5 MHz operation, suitable for high-speed glue logic and signal processing.
Architecturally, the device uses look-up-table (LUT)-based logic elements, embedded SRAM arranged as M9K blocks, and dual-configuration flash that supports remote field upgrades. The exposed-pad package enables efficient heat removal through PCB copper pour, allowing the industrial-grade silicon to operate continuously at full toggle rate without thermal throttling in well-designed boards.
Typical applications include industrial motor control and factory automation, video bridging and display controllers, I/O expansion and protocol bridging (I2C/SPI/UART to parallel), low-cost digital signal processing front-ends, and portable instrumentation. The combination of non-volatile boot, ADC, and ample logic makes the 10M40 especially attractive for replacing multiple discrete CPLDs and microcontrollers with a single chip.
When designing with the 10M40SCE144I7G, ensure the four JTAG configuration pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) and the nCONFIG/nSTATUS configuration pins are routed cleanly and that the exposed thermal pad is soldered to a copper pour of at least 1 sq. inch for thermal relief. Quartus Prime is the supported development toolchain for this device family.
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View Datasheet →10M40SCE144I7G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | MAX 10 FPGA |
| Logic Elements | 40,000 |
| User Flash Memory | 1,290,240 bits (≈ 160 KB) |
| Maximum User I/O | 101 |
| Process Technology | 55 nm |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.2 V |
| Operating Frequency (DSP/Multiplier) | 472.5 MHz |
| Package | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP) |
| Pin Count | 144 |
| Speed Grade | C (commercial timing) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40 °C to +100 °C Tj) |
| Configuration Memory | On-die dual-configuration flash (non-volatile) |
| ADC | 12-bit embedded ADC |
| DSP Blocks | Yes (embedded multipliers) |
| PLLs | Yes (embedded) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
10M40SCE144I7G 144-lqfp exposed pad (eqfp) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for 10M40SCE144I7G (144-lqfp exposed pad (eqfp) 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 10M40SCE144I7G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
10M40SCE144I7G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control and Factory Automation, I/O Expansion and Protocol Bridging, Video Bridging and Display Controllers, Low-Cost Digital Signal Processing Front-End, Portable Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Automotive Auxiliary and Body Electronics.
Industrial Motor Control and Factory Automation
The 10M40SCE144I7G is well suited to industrial motor-control and factory-automation platforms because of its 40,000 logic elements, 101 user I/O, and on-die non-volatile flash that lets the device boot instantly without an external PROM. The integrated 12-bit ADC samples current and voltage feedback while 472.5 MHz DSP blocks execute field-oriented control loops at the multi-kHz PWM rates common in three-phase inverters. With 101 I/O the part can drive multiple encoder inputs, Hall sensors, and gate-driver signals simultaneously, replacing a microcontroller plus CPLD with one chip. Industrial -40 °C to +100 °C junction temperature rating supports deployment in unheated control cabinets. Quartus Prime Qsys tooling accelerates reuse of proven motor-control IP cores.
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I/O Expansion and Protocol Bridging
Designers use the 10M40SCE144I7G as a flexible I/O expander and protocol bridge between SPI, I2C, UART, and parallel buses. With 101 user I/O the part can replace multiple 74-series logic chips and CPLDs, mapping one slow peripheral bus to a high-speed processor interface. The MAX 10 dual-configuration flash allows field firmware upgrades through JTAG without an external PROM, and on-die user flash stores configuration parameters and look-up tables. Industrial temperature grading and 1.2 V core operation keep power dissipation low enough for fanless embedded systems. Quartus Platform Designer simplifies integrating soft IP cores for I2C, SPI, and UART bridging.
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Video Bridging and Display Controllers
The 10M40SCE144I7G supports video bridging applications including LVDS/TTL conversion, pixel-clock recovery, and small-format display controllers in industrial HMIs. Its 472.5 MHz DSP fabric and 101 I/O handle parallel RGB, 8-bit BT.656, and basic LVDS data rates comfortably. On-die user flash stores lookup tables for gamma correction or color-space conversion, while the embedded 12-bit ADC reads ambient light for backlight control. The EQFP-144 footprint is hand-solderable, simplifying prototype bring-up on display evaluation boards. Compared with discrete FPGA-plus-PROM solutions, the integrated flash reduces BOM cost and PCB area, which matters for compact HMI panels and panel PCs.
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Low-Cost Digital Signal Processing Front-End
The 10M40SCE144I7G operates as a low-cost DSP front-end for sensor signal conditioning, FFT pre-processing, or motor-control loops. DSP blocks run at 472.5 MHz, supporting FIR filters, CORDIC rotations, and small FFTs well above audio bandwidth. The 1,290,240 bits of user flash hold filter coefficients and calibration data that update at runtime, while the embedded ADC streams digitized sensor data directly into fabric logic. Compared with a microcontroller DSP, the FPGA executes fixed-point filters deterministically and in parallel, offloading the host CPU. Industrial temperature rating and 1.2 V core make the part attractive for sealed sensor housings and ruggedized field equipment.
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Portable Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Portable test and measurement instruments benefit from the 10M40SCE144I7G because the on-die non-volatile flash supports instant-on waveform capture without boot delays, and the integrated 12-bit ADC samples analog inputs directly. 40,000 logic elements implement protocol decoders (SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG), while 472.5 MHz DSP fabric runs real-time FFT and statistical analysis. The EQFP-144 industrial-temperature package suits handheld and benchtop designs that must operate across -40 °C to +100 °C. Quartus Prime enables rapid development of custom trigger logic and on-screen display IP, while the exposed thermal pad simplifies chassis heat-sinking.
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Automotive Auxiliary and Body Electronics
Although the 10M40SCE144I7G itself is industrial-grade, the same MAX 10 fabric is widely used in body-electronics modules, lighting controllers, and HVAC user interfaces in automotive environments when paired with appropriate AEC-Q100 system qualification. 101 user I/O drive LED matrices, segment displays, button matrices, and LIN/CAN bridges. The on-die user flash stores calibration tables for ambient-light and temperature sensors, while dual-configuration flash supports fail-safe OTA updates. Designers should validate AEC-Q100 compliance at the board level for production deployments; the EQFP-144 footprint eases prototyping and rework during automotive development cycles.
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Engineering reference data for 10M40SCE144I7G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10M40SCE144C8G | 10M40SCE144A7G | 10M40SAE144I7G | 10M40SAE144C8G | 10M25SCE144I7G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP) | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP) - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP) - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP) - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP) - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP) - same |
| Logic Elements | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 25,000 (-37.5%) |
| Maximum User I/O | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 79 (-21.8%) |
| Speed Grade | C | C | A | C (SA low-power) | C (SA low-power) | C |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40 °C to +100 °C Tj) | Commercial (0 °C to +85 °C) | Industrial | Industrial | Commercial | Industrial |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V (lower power) | 1.2 V (lower power) | 1.2 V |
| Process Technology | 55 nm | 55 nm | 55 nm | 55 nm | 55 nm | 55 nm |
Key Differentiators
- Highest logic capacity in the MAX 10 EQFP-144 family (vs 10M25SCE144I7G)
- Integrated non-volatile configuration flash (vs Discrete SRAM FPGA solutions)
- Pin-compatible speed and temperature variants (vs 10M40SCE144C8G)
Design Notes
The 144-LQFP Exposed Pad package dissipates heat through the central thermal pad; solder it to a copper pour of at least 1 square inch (645 mm²) on the top or inner PCB layer and stitch it with thermal vias (typically 9–16 vias of 0.3 mm drill) to the internal ground plane. Without this, junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA) increases by 30–50 %, raising die temperature and risking reliability derating in industrial deployments at +100 °C Tj.
Decouple the 1.2 V VCCINT and 2.5 V VCCA pins with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors placed as close as possible to each power pin, plus a 10 µF bulk capacitor per supply rail. The exposed pad must be soldered for both thermal and electrical grounds; floating the pad compromises logic integrity and EMC. Route the four JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) and the nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE pins cleanly away from switching signals to prevent configuration failures.
Do not assume the 10M40SCE144I7G bitstream is compatible with the 10M25 family — although they share the EQFP-144 footprint, the die is smaller and the bitstream images are not interchangeable. Likewise, the 144-pin LQFP and the 256-pin BGA variants of the 10M40 are NOT pin-compatible: PCB layouts cannot be reused between them. Always verify pinout against the MAX 10 device family pin connection guidelines before reusing a layout.
Compliance Information
Industrial temperature grade only; not AEC-Q100 qualified — board-level qualification required for automotive use. RoHS and lead-free compliance per the Altera/Intel product declaration. Halogen-free per industry standard MAX 10 family datasheet.
