10M50
AlteraMAX 10The 10M50 is a MAX 10 FPGA from Altera, built on a 55 nm process. It provides 50,000 LUT4 look-up tables, 1.6 Mb of block RAM and 144 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 500 user I/O pins. It is available in 5 packages, from the F256 (17 × 17 mm) to the F672 (27 × 27 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 | 50,000 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 50,000 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 50,000 |
| Block RAM | 1.6 Mb |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 144 |
| Max. user I/O | 500 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | ADC |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E144 | 22 × 22 | 0.5 | 101 | — |
| F256 | 17 × 17 | 1.0 | 178 | — |
| F484 | 23 × 23 | 1.0 | 360 | — |
| F672 | 27 × 27 | 1.0 | 500 | — |
| B610 | 19 × 19 | — | 485 | — |
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 10M50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP4CE55Altera Cyclone IV | 56K 56K LUT4 | 56K LE | 154 | 2.3 Mb | 374 | — | — |
| EP4CE40Altera Cyclone IV | 40K 40K LUT4 | 40K LE | 116 | 1.1 Mb | 532 | — | — |
| 10CL055Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 55K 55K LUT4 | 55K LE | 156 | 2.3 Mb | 321 | — | — |
| GW5A-60Gowin Arora V | 59.9K 59.9K LUT4 | — | 118 | 2.1 Mb | 320 | — | — |
| 10CL040Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 40K 40K LUT4 | 40K LE | 126 | 1.1 Mb | 325 | — | — |
| T55Efinix Trion | ≈54.2K 54.2K LEs | 54.2K LE | 150 | 2.7 Mb | 278 | — | — |
Compare side by side: 10M50 vs EP4CE55, 10M50 vs EP4CE40, 10M50 vs 10CL055.
10M50 quick facts
How many LUTs does the 10M50 have?
The 10M50 has 50,000 LUT4 look-up tables, about 50,000 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the 10M50 have?
The 10M50 has 144 18×18 multipliers and 1.6 Mb of block RAM.
Does the 10M50 have transceivers?
No, the 10M50 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 500 pins.
What are the alternatives to the 10M50?
Devices of similar size in other families include EP4CE55 (Altera Cyclone IV), EP4CE40 (Altera Cyclone IV), 10CL055 (Altera Cyclone 10 LP).
Which software is used to design with the 10M50?
Designs for the 10M50 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.