10CL006ZU256I8G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA 6K LE | Intel | UFBGA-256
MPN: 10CL006ZU256I8G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.79 | $9.79 |
| 10 | $9.3 | $93.00 |
| 100 | $8.81 | $881.00 |
| 500 | $8.32 | $4,160.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.83 | $7,830.00 |
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View Datasheet →10CL006ZU256I8G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 6,272 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 276,480 bits |
| Embedded Memory Blocks | 30 M9K blocks (270 Kbits) |
| 18 x 18 Embedded Multipliers | 15 |
| General-Purpose PLLs | 4 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 176 |
| Package | 256-ball UFBGA (UBGA), 0.8 mm pitch |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +100 C (Industrial) |
| Supply Voltage - Core | 1.0 V / 1.2 V (VCCINT) |
| Supply Voltage - I/O | 1.2 V to 3.3 V (VCCIO, per bank) |
| Process Technology | 60 nm low-power CMOS |
| Configuration Modes | Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), JTAG |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
10CL006ZU256I8G 256-ball ufbga (ubga), 0.8 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10CL006ZU256I8G (256-ball ufbga (ubga), 0.8 mm pitch package) with 176 pins. 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 10CL006ZU256I8G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 176 pins (digital package)
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
10CL006ZU256I8G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Machine Vision Front-End, Factory Automation Controller, Video Bridging and Aggregation Panel, Motor Drive Signal Conditioning, I/O Expansion Bridge for Embedded SBCs, Low-Cost Industrial Networking Gateway.
Industrial Machine Vision Front-End
The 10CL006ZU256I8G is well-suited to industrial machine vision front-ends that aggregate multiple parallel image sensors. Its 6,272 LEs implement Bayer-to-RGB conversion and color correction, while the 30 M9K memory blocks (270 Kbits total) hold line buffers for resolution up to 1080p at 60 fps. The 15 dedicated 18 x 18 multipliers handle Sobel filtering and convolution kernels without consuming general logic. With 176 user I/O across 8 banks, the FPGA can interface parallel image sensors (CMOS Camera Link, LVDS), external DDR2 image buffers, and Gigabit Ethernet output PHYs. Industrial -40 C to +100 C operation ensures factory-floor reliability.
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Factory Automation Controller
Programmable logic controllers in factory automation benefit from the 10CL006ZU256I8G's deterministic parallel processing. The device executes multiple PID control loops in hardware, freeing the host PLC from per-microsecond timing work. Its 4 general-purpose PLLs generate independent clocks for Ethernet (50 MHz), high-speed ADC sampling (100 MHz), and PWM modulator sync (1 MHz). The 256-ball UFBGA package with 176 I/O accepts inputs from multi-axis encoders, 24 V isolated digital inputs, and analog front-ends while driving relay drivers and stepper motor controllers. Quartus Prime Lite provides free synthesis for this part, reducing BOM cost.
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Video Bridging and Aggregation Panel
The 10CL006ZU256I8G works as a video bridge in digital signage, video walls, and multi-display kiosks. Its 176 user I/O accept multiple HDMI/DVI/VGA input streams converted via external HDMI receivers and re-driven to LVDS panels. The 6,272 LEs handle chroma upscaling, frame-rate conversion, and alpha blending. M9K memory blocks serve as scan-line buffers to decouple input and output timings. The 60 nm low-power process keeps the package cool at typical 70% LE utilization without a heatsink, which simplifies the slim kiosk enclosure mechanical design.
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Motor Drive Signal Conditioning
In motor drive and servo systems, the 10CL006ZU256I8G handles position-feedback decoding and gate-driver signal generation. The 4 PLLs and 15 multipliers drive encoder quadrature decoding (up to 50 MHz), space-vector PWM at 20 kHz carrier, and SVPWM over-modulation algorithms. With 8 I/O banks, the FPGA bridges 3.3 V Hall sensors, 5 V encoders, and 3.3 V gate drivers without level shifters. Its industrial temperature rating and robust signal integrity via LVDS pairs make it a reliable control-law coprocessor alongside a host MCU or DSP in field-oriented control (FOC) topologies.
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I/O Expansion Bridge for Embedded SBCs
The 10CL006ZU256I8G acts as an I/O expansion bridge for ARM-based single-board computers that lack sufficient GPIO or specialized interfaces. Through its 176 user I/O, it adds parallel GPIO, PWM, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and even custom interfaces that are software-defined in the FPGA fabric. The host SBC writes control registers via SPI and reads GPIO state via a second SPI link. This offloads real-time pin toggling from the host CPU and provides deterministic latency. The 6K LE budget is sufficient for a Soft-CPU (e.g., Nios V/m) plus 10+ peripherals in custom embedded systems.
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Low-Cost Industrial Networking Gateway
The 10CL006ZU256I8G enables low-cost industrial networking gateways that bridge Modbus RTU, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and OPC UA. The 176 user I/O handle multiple isolated RS-485 ports, while the 6,272 LEs run the EtherCAT slave controller (ESC) IP, PROFINET IRT stack, or custom real-time Ethernet. Its industrial temperature range allows deployment in cabinet-mounted DIN-rail gateways without active cooling. The combination of Quartus Prime Lite free synthesis, abundant I/O, and small footprint supports sub-USD 200 BOM cost at 1K volume - ideal for retrofit IOT bridges.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL006YU256I8G | 10CL006YU256C8G | 10CL006YU256C6G | 10CL006YU256A7G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 256-ball UFBGA (UBGA) | 256-ball UFBGA (UBGA) | 256-ball UFBGA (UBGA) | 256-ball UFBGA (UBGA) | 256-ball UFBGA (UBGA) |
| Logic Elements | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 | 6,272 |
| Embedded Memory | 276,480 bits (30 M9K) | 276,480 bits | 276,480 bits | 276,480 bits | 276,480 bits |
| 18 x 18 Multipliers | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Maximum User I/O | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +100 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +100 C (Industrial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (Commercial) | -40 C to +125 C (Automotive) |
| Speed Grade | -8 (slowest) | -8 | -8 | -6 | -7 |
| PLLs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Unit Price (qty 1) | $9.79 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial -40 C to +100 C junction temperature rating (vs 10CL006YU256C8G)
- Same U256 footprint across Cyclone 10 LP speed and temperature grades (vs 10CL006ZE144I8G (E144 EQFP))
- 60 nm low-power process optimized for thermal-constrained designs (vs Cyclone IV EP4CE6E144 (60 nm process))
Design Notes
The 10CL006ZU256I8G requires three independent supply rails: VCCINT (1.0 V or 1.2 V core, up to ~300 mA static + dynamic), VCCA (1.2 V PLL analog, low noise), and VCCIO per bank (1.2 V to 3.3 V). Place a 100 nF X7R 0402 decoupling capacitor within 100 mil of every VCCINT/VCCA/VCCIO ball, plus 4.7 uF and 47 uF bulk ceramic/polymer on each regulator output. Sequence VCCINT before VCCIO if the design uses 1.0 V core; using a common 1.2 V rail for both simplifies sequencing but increases power by ~25%.
The 256-ball UFBGA with 0.8 mm pitch requires microvia (laser-drilled) HDI stackup - 4-layer 1+N+1 designs are possible, but 6-layer 2+N+2 is recommended for 100+ MHz DDR2 interfaces. Use 1 oz finished copper for power planes to limit voltage drop at peak switching. Maintain continuous ground reference under BGA breakouts and stitch the BGA ground ring to the inner ground plane with 8 to 16 vias for thermal and return-path integrity.
Route configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL[3:0]) away from switching I/O to avoid false configuration events during power-up. MSEL[3:0] must match the chosen configuration scheme (AS fast, AS normal, PS, JTAG) via 10 kohm pull-ups/pull-downs; check the Cyclone 10 LP configuration user guide for the latest MSEL table. JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) require 10 kohm pull-ups on TCK/TMS/TDI for stable boundary-scan operation.
Differential pairs (LVDS, DDR clock) routed from the U256 balls must maintain 100 ohm differential impedance and length-match within 20 mils. Use the 50 ohm controlled-impedance guideline from the Intel Cyclone 10 LP device pin connection guidelines document. Series-damping resistors (22 ohm to 33 ohm) near the FPGA are recommended for sub-50 MHz edge rates to suppress reflections; use IBIS simulation to verify.
Do not assume the Cyclone IV E 6K footprint maps pin-for-pin to the Cyclone 10 LP U256 package - Intel's migration guide documents intentional pinout differences for differential pairs and configuration pins. Re-compile the Quartus Prime project against the new pin assignments and re-run the Pin Planner. Also verify that EPCQ (not legacy EPCS) configuration flash is selected, since 1.0 V core parts require AS fast mode with EPCQ for power-on reset timing.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliant per Intel product declaration. Industrial temperature grade is not AEC-Q100 qualified; choose automotive grade 10CL006YU256A7G for AEC-Q100 designs. REACH compliance per Intel product page. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in verified web data - marked unknown.
