What the 10M08DAF256C7G is — and what it is not
The Intel 10M08DAF256C7G is a MAX 10 FPGA with 8000 logic elements and 387072 bits of embedded RAM, packaged in a 256-ball FBGA (17x17 mm). It gives you 178 user I/O. This is the commercial-temperature variant (0°C to 85°C).
Logic density and RAM — sizing the firmware fit
With 8000 logic elements and 500 LABs/CLBs, this part sits at the lower end of the MAX 10 family. The 387072 bits of block RAM are enough for small frame buffers.
Package and I/O — what the 256-FBGA means on the board
The 256-ball FBGA (17x17 mm) is a fine-pitch BGA. The 178 I/O are distributed across the four banks.
