10M16
AlteraMAX 10The 10M16 is a MAX 10 FPGA from Altera, built on a 55 nm process. It provides 16,000 LUT4 look-up tables, 0.5 Mb of block RAM and 45 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 320 user I/O pins. It is available in 6 packages, from the Y180 (5 × 5 mm) to the F484 (23 × 23 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.
Specifications
| Vendor | Altera |
|---|---|
| Family | MAX 10 |
| Series | MAX |
| Process | 55 nm |
| Configuration memory | Internal flash |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 16,000 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 16,000 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 16,000 |
| Block RAM | 0.5 Mb |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 45 |
| Max. user I/O | 320 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | ADC |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y180 | 5 × 5 | 0.35 | 125 | — |
| E144 | 22 × 22 | 0.5 | 101 | — |
| U169 | 11 × 11 | 0.8 | 130 | — |
| U324 | 15 × 15 | 0.8 | 246 | — |
| F256 | 17 × 17 | 1.0 | 178 | — |
| F484 | 23 × 23 | 1.0 | 320 | — |
Package names are shown as in the selection guide; the full ordering code adds speed grade and temperature (see the data sheet).
Alternatives to the 10M16
Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10CL016Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 16K 16K LUT4 | 16K LE | 56 | 0.5 Mb | 340 | — | — |
| EP4CE15Altera Cyclone IV | 15K 15K LUT4 | 15K LE | 56 | 0.5 Mb | 343 | — | — |
| GW2A-18Gowin Arora II | 20.7K 20.7K LUT4 | — | 48 | 0.8 Mb | 384 | — | — |
| GW2AR-18Gowin Arora II | 20.7K 20.7K LUT4 | — | 48 | 0.8 Mb | 384 | — | — |
| GW2ANR-18Gowin Arora II | 20.7K 20.7K LUT4 | — | 48 | 0.8 Mb | 384 | — | — |
| T20Efinix Trion | ≈19.7K 19.7K LEs | 19.7K LE | 36 | 1 Mb | 230 | — | — |
Compare side by side: 10M16 vs 10CL016, 10M16 vs EP4CE15, 10M16 vs GW2A-18, 10M16 vs GW2AR-18, 10M16 vs GW2ANR-18.
10M16 quick facts
How many LUTs does the 10M16 have?
The 10M16 has 16,000 LUT4 look-up tables, about 16,000 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the 10M16 have?
The 10M16 has 45 18×18 multipliers and 0.5 Mb of block RAM.
Does the 10M16 have transceivers?
No, the 10M16 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 320 pins.
What are the alternatives to the 10M16?
Devices of similar size in other families include 10CL016 (Altera Cyclone 10 LP), EP4CE15 (Altera Cyclone IV), GW2A-18 (Gowin Arora II).
Which software is used to design with the 10M16?
Designs for the 10M16 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.
Other MAX 10 devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10M02 | 2K 2K LUT4 | 2K LE | 16 | 0.1 Mb | 246 | — | — |
| 10M04 | 4K 4K LUT4 | 4K LE | 20 | 0.2 Mb | 246 | — | — |
| 10M08 | 8K 8K LUT4 | 8K LE | 24 | 0.4 Mb | 250 | — | — |
| 10M16 | 16K 16K LUT4 | 16K LE | 45 | 0.5 Mb | 320 | — | — |
| 10M25 | 25K 25K LUT4 | 25K LE | 55 | 0.7 Mb | 360 | — | — |
| 10M40 | 40K 40K LUT4 | 40K LE | 125 | 1.2 Mb | 500 | — | — |
| 10M50 | 50K 50K LUT4 | 50K LE | 144 | 1.6 Mb | 500 | — | — |
Source: Altera MAX 10 FPGA Product Table, 2025.09.23. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.