FPGA & adaptive SoC databook · online editionRev. 2026.10

5AGXA3

AlteraArria VSoC

The 5AGXA3 is an Arria V FPGA from Altera, built on a 28 nm process. It provides 58,900 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (156,000 logic elements (LEs)), 235,600 flip-flops, 10.3 Mb of block RAM and 396 variable-precision DSP blocks. It offers up to 416 user I/O pins and 9 XCVR transceivers at up to 6.5536 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 x4 blocks. It is available in 2 packages, from the F672 (27 × 27 mm) to the F896 (31 × 31 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

58,900ALMs
396variable-precision DSP blocks
10.3 MbBlock RAM
416Max. user I/O
9Transceivers (6.5536 Gb/s)

Specifications

VendorAltera
FamilyArria V
SeriesArria
Process28 nm
Configuration memorySRAM
Adaptive logic modules (ALMs)58,900
   Logic blockadaptive logic module: fracturable 8-input LUT (one 6-input or two independent 4-input functions)
   LUT noteAdaptive logic modules (ALMs): fracturable 8-input LUTs; each ALM can implement two 4-input functions
LUT4 equivalent (approx.)≈117,800
Logic elements (LEs)156,000
Flip-flops235,600
Distributed RAM961 Kb
Block RAM10.3 Mb (1051 × 10 Kb)
DSP (variable-precision DSP block)396
Max. user I/O416
XCVR transceivers9 × 6.5536 Gb/s
PCI Express Gen2 x4
Analog / monitorNone
Design toolAltera Quartus Prime

Packages

PackageSize (mm)Pitch (mm)User I/OTransceivers
F67227 × 271.03369
F89631 × 311.04169

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 5AGXA3

Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.

DeviceLUTsVendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIeCoreScore
XCSU150PAMD Spartan UltraScale+63,000 LUT6138K SLC3845.9 Mb5728 GTH 16.3 Gb/sGen4—
Certus-N2 CT16Lattice Certus-N298,000 LUT4160K LC3608 Mb2988 SERDES 16 Gb/s——
Certus-N2 CT20Lattice Certus-N2135,000 LUT4220K LC52012 Mb2988 SERDES 16 Gb/s——
MPF100TMicrochip PolarFire109,000 LUT4109K LE3366.9 Mb2848 SERDES 12.7 Gb/sGen2—
EP4CGX150Altera Cyclone IV150,000 LUT4150K LE3606.3 Mb4758 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen2—
XC7K160TAMD Kintex-7101,400 LUT6162K LC60011.4 Mb4008 GTX 12.5 Gb/sGen2481 marble

Compare side by side: 5AGXA3 vs XCSU150P, 5AGXA3 vs Certus-N2 CT16, 5AGXA3 vs Certus-N2 CT20.

Compare the 5AGXA3 with up to three other FPGAs.

5AGXA3 quick facts

How many LUTs does the 5AGXA3 have?

The 5AGXA3 has 58,900 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (156,000 logic elements (les) as published by Altera). Logic block: adaptive logic module: fracturable 8-input LUT (one 6-input or two independent 4-input functions).

How many DSP blocks does the 5AGXA3 have?

The 5AGXA3 has 396 variable-precision DSP blocks and 10.3 Mb of block RAM.

Does the 5AGXA3 have transceivers?

Yes, 9 XCVR transceivers at up to 6.5536 Gb/s.

What are the alternatives to the 5AGXA3?

Devices of similar size in other families include XCSU150P (AMD Spartan UltraScale+), Certus-N2 CT16 (Lattice Certus-N2), Certus-N2 CT20 (Lattice Certus-N2).

Which software is used to design with the 5AGXA3?

Designs for the 5AGXA3 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

Other Arria V devices

DeviceLUTsVendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIeCoreScore
5AGXA128,302 ALMs75K LE2407.8 Mb4169 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5AGXA358,900 ALMs156K LE39610.3 Mb4169 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5AGTC358,900 ALMs156K LE39610.3 Mb4167 XCVR/XCVR 10.3125 Gb/sGen2—
5AGXA571,698 ALMs190K LE60011.5 Mb54424 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5AGZE183,020 ALMs220K LE80011.4 Mb41424 XCVR 12.5 Gb/sGen3—
5AGXA791,680 ALMs242K LE80013.3 Mb54424 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5AGTC791,680 ALMs242K LE80013.3 Mb54418 XCVR/XCVR 10.3125 Gb/sGen2—
5AGXB1113,208 ALMs300K LE92014.8 Mb70424 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5ASXB3132,075 ALMs350K LE80916.9 Mb54030 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5ASTD3132,075 ALMs350K LE80916.9 Mb54046 XCVR/XCVR 10.3125 Gb/sGen2—
5AGZE3135,840 ALMs360K LE1,04418.7 Mb41424 XCVR 12.5 Gb/sGen3—
5AGXB3136,880 ALMs362K LE1,04516.9 Mb70424 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5AGTD3136,880 ALMs362K LE1,04516.9 Mb70418 XCVR/XCVR 10.3125 Gb/sGen2—
5AGZE5150,960 ALMs400K LE1,09228.1 Mb67436 XCVR 12.5 Gb/sGen3—
5AGXB5158,491 ALMs420K LE1,09220.1 Mb70436 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5AGZE7169,800 ALMs450K LE1,13933.2 Mb67436 XCVR 12.5 Gb/sGen3—
5ASXB5174,340 ALMs462K LE1,09022.3 Mb54030 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5ASTD5174,340 ALMs462K LE1,09022.3 Mb54046 XCVR/XCVR 10.3125 Gb/sGen2—
5AGXB7190,240 ALMs504K LE1,15623.6 Mb70436 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5AGTD7190,240 ALMs504K LE1,15623.6 Mb70426 XCVR/XCVR 10.3125 Gb/sGen2—

Source: Altera Arria V FPGA and SoC Product Table, 2025.12.04. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.