10CL040YU484C6G - Cyclone 10 LP FPGA 40K LE | Intel | 484-FBGA
MPN: 10CL040YU484C6G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $42.51 | $42.51 |
| 10 | $38.95 | $389.50 |
| 100 | $32.4 | $3,240.00 |
| 500 | $27.85 | $13,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $24.1 | $24,100.00 |
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View Datasheet →10CL040YU484C6G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Family | Cyclone 10 LP |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 39,600 |
| Configurable Logic Blocks (CLB) | 2,475 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 1,161,216 |
| Memory Blocks (M9K) | 66 |
| 18x18 Multipliers | 156 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Maximum User I/O | 233 |
| I/O Banks | 8 |
| Package | 484-FBGA (UBGA-484), 1.0 mm pitch |
| Speed Grade | 6 (C6G) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Process Technology | 60 nm low-power CMOS |
| Configuration Mode | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS) |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Packaging Type | Tray |
10CL040YU484C6G 484-fbga (ubga-484), 1.0 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 10CL040YU484C6G (484-fbga (ubga-484), 1.0 mm pitch package) with 48 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 10CL040YU484C6G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 48 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
10CL040YU484C6G is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Machine Vision, Motor and Motion Control, Factory Automation PLCs, Custom Video and Image Processing, USB and Ethernet Bridging, ASIC Prototyping and Embedded Compute Offload.
Industrial Machine Vision
The 10CL040YU484C6G's 39,600 logic elements and 156 hardware 18x18 multipliers deliver the parallel pixel-processing throughput required for multi-camera machine vision pipelines. Its 1,161,216 bits of embedded M9K memory act as line buffers and frame buffers between sensor input and image preprocessing stages, while 4 PLLs synthesize the high-speed pixel clocks needed for Camera Link or LVDS-based image sensors. The 233 user I/Os across 8 banks support multiple parallel image data buses simultaneously, allowing real-time defect detection, optical character recognition, and barcode reading at production line speeds.
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Motor and Motion Control
FPGAs are favored for multi-axis servo and stepper motor control because their deterministic latency outperforms microcontroller-based PWM generation. The 10CL040YU484C6G provides enough logic and 156 multipliers to run field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms for 3-phase brushless DC motors at 50 kHz+ loop rates, while the 4 PLLs generate the multiple PWM carrier frequencies needed for synchronized multi-axis systems. The 8 I/O banks accept 5V-tolerant inputs from industrial encoders and Hall sensors, simplifying interface to legacy motor feedback hardware.
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Factory Automation PLCs
Programmable Logic Controllers in factory automation frequently use FPGAs as deterministic coprocessors alongside MCUs, offloading high-speed digital I/O scanning, protocol bridging, and timing-critical interrupt handling. The 10CL040YU484C6G handles PROFINET, EtherCAT, or Modbus TCP frame parsing in hardware, freeing the host MCU to run application logic. With 233 user I/Os the device can interface directly to 24V industrial field buses via external transceivers, while the 66 embedded M9K blocks store protocol state machines and packet buffers.
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Custom Video and Image Processing
Embedded vision applications such as surveillance DVRs, medical imaging pre-processing, and digital signage controllers benefit from FPGA-based pixel pipelines. The 10CL040YU484C6G supports HDMI, MIPI-CSI, or BT.656 video input via soft IP cores, with the 156 multipliers accelerating scaling, color space conversion, and edge detection. The 1,161,216-bit embedded RAM holds full-resolution video line buffers, while LVDS-capable banks drive high-speed serial display panels up to 1080p at 60 Hz.
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USB and Ethernet Bridging
Bridging between USB 2.0/3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and legacy serial protocols is a common FPGA use case because deterministic latency and parallel processing outperform MCU stacks. The 10CL040YU484C6G runs USB 2.0 High-Speed device or host controllers plus GMII/RGMII Ethernet MACs simultaneously, with 4 PLLs generating the 60 MHz, 125 MHz, and 480 MHz clocks required. The 233 user I/Os accommodate parallel PHY interfaces, and the 66 M9K blocks buffer packet payloads during DMA transfers to a host CPU.
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ASIC Prototyping and Embedded Compute Offload
Before taping out an ASIC, design teams validate RTL on FPGAs for functional verification and software development. The 10CL040YU484C6G's 39,600 LEs and 1.16 Mbit of embedded RAM allow prototyping of mid-complexity ASIC subsystems, including custom instruction-set processors, DSP pipelines, and bus fabrics. Quartus Prime supports incremental compilation, so design teams can iterate quickly. In production, the same FPGA often remains as a low-volume offload engine for custom algorithms that would otherwise starve the host MCU.
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Engineering reference data for 10CL040YU484C6G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10CL040YU484A7G | 10CL040YU484C8G | 10CL040YU484I7G | 10CL040YF484C6G | 10CL040YF484I7G | 10CL080YU484C6G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | UBGA-484 | UBGA-484 | UBGA-484 | UBGA-484 | FBGA-484 | FBGA-484 | UBGA-484 |
| Logic Elements | 39,600 | 39,600 | 39,600 | 39,600 | 39,600 | 39,600 | 80,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 1,161,216 | 1,161,216 | 1,161,216 | 1,161,216 | 1,161,216 | 1,161,216 | 2,745,600 |
| 18x18 Multipliers | 156 | 156 | 156 | 156 | 156 | 156 | 244 |
| Maximum User I/O | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Speed Grade | C6G (speed grade 6) | A7 (speed grade 7, faster) | C8 (speed grade 8, slightly slower) | I7 (speed grade 7, industrial) | C6 (speed grade 6) | I7 (speed grade 7, industrial) | C6 (speed grade 6) |
Key Differentiators
- Higher density drop-in alternative with 100% more logic elements (vs 10CL080YU484C6G)
- Faster speed grade available in same package (vs 10CL040YU484A7G)
- Industrial temperature variant with identical pinout (vs 10CL040YU484I7G)
Design Notes
The 10CL040YU484C6G uses a UBGA-484 package with 1.0 mm ball pitch on a 19x19 mm body. PCB layout must use HDI stack-up with laser-drilled microvias in-pad to escape the center rows; conventional through-hole vias cannot route signals out from inner balls without violating clearance. A minimum 6-layer PCB (4 signal + 2 ground/power) is recommended for signal integrity. Matched-length impedance control is required for LVDS and DDR memory interfaces, with characteristic impedance of 50 ohm single-ended and 100 ohm differential.
Cyclone 10 LP FPGAs require multiple supply rails: a core voltage (typically 1.2 V), PLL analog supplies, and I/O bank voltages that vary by I/O standard (1.2V to 3.3V). Decoupling must include 0402-size 100 nF X7R capacitors within 2 mm of every supply pin, plus bulk 10 uF to 47 uF tantalum or polymer capacitors per bank. Power sequencing per the Cyclone 10 LP Device Handbook is required to avoid latch-up; use a sequencer IC or simple RC delay circuit if not specified.
Do not assume all 484-pin Cyclone 10 LP variants are pin-compatible across F484 and U484 packages - the F484 is FBGA with 1.0 mm pitch and the U484 is UBGA with the same pitch but slightly different mechanical outline; verify the land pattern against the package drawing in the datasheet before PCB rework. Configuration mode pins (MSEL[3:0]) must be set correctly for your chosen configuration scheme (AS, PS, JTAG) or the device will not configure. Finally, leave at least 4 free I/O pins for in-system debugging via SignalTap II in Quartus Prime.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Intel/Altera product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial-grade FPGA; for automotive designs, consult Intel automotive-qualified product lines.
