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10M08SAU169C8G

ALT10M08SAU169C8G

Altera
MAX® 10 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 130 387072 8000 169-LFBGA
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Overview

The 10M08SAU169C8G is a member of the Altera MAX 10 family, featuring 8000 logic elements and integrated dual-configuration flash memory in a compact 169-pin UBGA package. This non-volatile FPGA operates on a single-supply voltage between 2.85V and 3.465V, eliminating the need for complex external power sequencing. It includes 387072 bits of total RAM and provides 130 available I/O pins for versatile digital interfacing.

Why Choose This Part

The primary advantage is the integrated flash memory, which allows for instant-on capability and single-chip solution security without an external configuration PROM. Its 169-pin UBGA footprint provides a high I/O-to-board-area ratio, while the 3.3V single-supply operation simplifies the PCB power tree significantly compared to traditional FPGAs.

Applications

System Management
Ideal for board management controller (BMC) functions including power sequencing, reset generation, and I/O expansion.
Industrial Control
Processing sensor data and managing motor control loops in space-constrained industrial automation hardware.
Interface Bridging
Translating between disparate communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and custom LVDS or parallel buses.
Sensor Fusion
Aggregating and pre-processing data from multiple low-bandwidth sensors before handing off to a primary application processor.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 130
Package / Case 169-LFBGA
Total RAM Bits 387072
Voltage - Supply 2.85V ~ 3.465V
Number of LABs/CLBs 500
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 169-UBGA (11x11)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 8000

Getting Started

Design entry and synthesis are performed using the Intel Quartus Prime Lite Edition software. For hardware validation, engineers often use the MAX 10 FPGA Evaluation Kit to verify logic and I/O performance before committing to a custom PCB layout. Development requires a USB-Blaster II download cable for JTAG programming and debugging.

Also Consider

Spartan-7 XC7S15 AMD Xilinx - Higher performance architecture with more DSP resources, though it requires multiple external power rails.