10CL016YU256I7G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA, 16K LE, 256-UBGA | Intel
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| 1 | $26.5 | $26.50 |
| 10 | $24.1 | $241.00 |
| 100 | $21.75 | $2,175.00 |
| 500 | $19.4 | $9,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.2 | $17,200.00 |
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View Datasheet →10CL016YU256I7G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 15,408 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 162 |
| Embedded Memory (Bits) | 516,096 |
| Embedded Memory (Kbit) | 504 |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 56 |
| General-Purpose PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 |
| Core Voltage | 1.0 V (typical), 1.2 V (max) |
| Package | 256-ball UBGA (U256) |
| Package Body Size | 17 mm x 17 mm |
| Ball Pitch | 0.8 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Speed Grade | -7 (enhanced) |
| Process Technology | 60 nm low-power CMOS |
| Configuration Mode | AS, PS, JTAG, CvP |
| Hard PCIe Controller | PCIe Gen2 x4 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
10CL016YU256I7G 17 mm x 17 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10CL016YU256I7G (17 mm x 17 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.
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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
10CL016YU256I7G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Industrial Display Controllers, Video Surveillance and Machine Vision Preprocessing, Protocol Bridging and Industrial IoT Gateways, Test and Measurement Front-End, Portable Instrumentation and Handheld Devices.
Industrial Motor Control
The 10CL016YU256I7G fits industrial motor control drives where field-oriented control (FOC) loops must run at 10-20 kHz with deterministic latency. Its 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers execute Park/Clarke transforms and SVPWM in single-cycle throughput, while 162 user I/Os accommodate three-phase PWM, encoder feedback (QEP), and isolated communication buses. The four general-purpose PLLs generate phase-aligned PWM carriers and resolver excitation frequencies. Industrial -40C to +100C operation enables deployment in factory cabinets without additional thermal management. The 256-UBGA package (17 mm x 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) integrates into compact 4-axis servo drives alongside power modules and gate drivers.
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Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Industrial Display Controllers
The 10CL016YU256I7G drives TFT LCD panels up to 1024x768 with on-chip frame buffer using its 504 Kbit embedded memory and dedicated PLL-based pixel clock generation. Designers implement LVDS transmit macros, touch-screen I2C/SPI bridges, and backlight PWM controllers in fabric, eliminating an external LCD controller ASIC. The 162 user I/Os support 24-bit RGB parallel video, SPI flash, USB ULPI, and Ethernet MII/RMII. Industrial temperature range and PCI Express hard IP enable HMI panels with optional fieldbus uplifts. The device's low quiescent power suits fanless panel PCs and operator-interface terminals.
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Video Surveillance and Machine Vision Preprocessing
The 10CL016YU256I7G processes dual-stream HD (720p60) video pipelines at the edge for surveillance DVRs and machine-vision cameras. Its 56 18x18 multipliers implement 5x5 convolution, Sobel edge detection, and motion-estimation kernels in real time, while M9K memory blocks buffer line-scan images. The hard PCIe Gen2 x4 controller streams processed frames to a host CPU, and 162 I/Os accept MIPI CSI-2 via soft deserializer IP, parallel image-sensor interfaces, and Ethernet PHYs. Industrial temperature rating supports outdoor PoE camera deployments. The 256-UBGA package enables single-board camera designs under 35 mm x 35 mm.
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Protocol Bridging and Industrial IoT Gateways
The 10CL016YU256I7G serves as a multi-protocol industrial gateway, bridging UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-485, Modbus, and EtherCAT slaves to Ethernet or cellular uplinks. Its 15,408 LEs and 56 multipliers run lightweight TCP/IP stacks, MQTT-SN clients, and protocol-conversion state machines simultaneously. The four PLLs derive independent baud-rate clocks for up to 16 serial channels, and 162 I/Os directly drive isolated RS-485 transceivers. The hard PCIe controller connects to a host SoC for cloud connectivity. Industrial temperature operation and the 256-UBGA's small footprint make it suitable for DIN-rail-mounted edge gateways.
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Test and Measurement Front-End
The 10CL016YU256I7G implements arbitrary waveform generators, digital pattern generators, and protocol analyzers in bench-top test equipment. Its 56 18x18 multipliers compute DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) phase accumulators and CORDIC algorithms at hundreds of MSPS, while M9K blocks store waveform lookup tables. 162 user I/Os route LVDS-based digital channels at up to 800 Mbps per pair, and the four PLLs synthesize independent sample-rate clocks. Industrial temperature grade supports lab and light-industrial environments. Designers use the PCI Express hard IP to push acquisition data to a host PC at 2 GB/s for real-time display.
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Portable Instrumentation and Handheld Devices
The 10CL016YU256I7G powers battery-operated portable instruments like ultrasonic flaw detectors, gas analyzers, and medical point-of-care devices. Its 60 nm low-power process and 1.0 V core supply deliver low quiescent power, while 56 multipliers implement FFTs and digital filters for sensor signal conditioning. The 256-UBGA package (17 mm x 17 mm) fits handheld enclosures. Four PLLs generate multiple sample-rate domains for synchronized sensor acquisition, and 162 I/Os connect to LCDs, touch controllers, USB, SD cards, and wireless modules. The industrial -40C to +100C temperature rating supports field-deployment scenarios.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL016YU256C8G | 10CL016YU256C6G | 10CL016YU256A7G | 10CL010YU256I7G | 10CL006YU256I7G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 256-UBGA (U256) | 256-UBGA (U256) - same | 256-UBGA (U256) - same | 256-UBGA (U256) - same | 256-UBGA (U256) - same | 256-UBGA (U256) - same |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 15,408 | 15,408 (same) | 15,408 (same) | 15,408 (same) | 10,320 (-33%) | 6,272 (-59%) |
| Embedded Memory (Kbit) | 504 | 504 (same) | 504 (same) | 504 (same) | 414 (-18%) | 270 (-46%) |
| 18x18 Multipliers | 56 | 56 (same) | 56 (same) | 56 (same) | 23 (-59%) | 24 (-57%) |
| Maximum User I/Os | 162 | 162 (same) | 162 (same) | 162 (same) | 162 (same) | 162 (same) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +125C (automotive) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Speed Grade | -7 | -8 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 |
| RoHS | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
Key Differentiators
- Highest LE count in same-package Cyclone 10 LP family (vs 10CL010YU256I7G)
- Industrial temperature rating for harsh environments (vs 10CL016YU256C8G)
- Hard PCIe Gen2 x4 controller eliminates soft IP overhead (vs 10CL006YU256I7G)
Design Notes
The 10CL016YU256I7G operates from a 1.0 V core supply with separate VCCPD (3.3 V) for I/O pre-drivers and VCCIO rails (1.2 V to 3.3 V) per bank. Decoupling must include 100 uF bulk tantalum or polymer, 10 uF ceramic per supply pin group, 1 uF X7R per supply pin pair, and 100 nF per power pin within 2 mm of the BGA ball. Estimated quiescent current at room temperature and minimal switching is approximately 100-200 mA; fully utilized designs can reach 1.5 A on VCCINT under worst-case switching activity. Sequence VCCINT before VCCPD to avoid latch-up.
The 256-UBGA package uses 0.8 mm ball pitch on a 17 mm x 17 mm body, requiring a 4-layer PCB minimum with 0.4 mm microvias or via-in-pad technology for reliable assembly. Use 0.5 oz (17 um) copper on outer layers and 1 oz (35 um) on inner power/ground planes. Break out the inner-row balls through a via-in-pad or dog-bone fan-out pattern. Match differential pair lengths to within 150 mil for LVDS links up to 800 Mbps. Maintain a continuous reference plane under all high-speed traces to control impedance (target 50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential).
Do not leave VCCIO banks floating - configure unused banks to 1.5 V or 1.8 V and tie all unused user I/Os to a defined logic state through Quartus pin planner. Do not exceed the maximum of four LVDS channels per I/O bank. When using CvP (Configuration via Protocol), the PCIe link must come up before the FPGA completes configuration - verify timing in Quartus CvP settings. Confirm that the configuration mode jumper matches the bitstream format (AS, PS, JTAG) and that the EPCS or EPCQ flash is sized correctly for the .pof file. Always include a JTAG header for in-system programming and debug.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Altera/Intel product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose 10CL016YU256A7G suffix for automotive-grade variants.
