FPGA & adaptive SoC databook · online editionRev. 2026.10

5CEA5

AlteraCyclone VSoC

The 5CEA5 is a Cyclone V FPGA from Altera, built on a 28 nm process. It provides 29,080 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (77,000 logic elements (LEs)), about 58,160 LUT4 equivalents, 116,320 flip-flops, 4.4 Mb of block RAM and 150 variable-precision DSP blocks. It offers up to 240 user I/O pins. It is available in 3 packages, from the M383 (13 × 13 mm) to the F484 (23 × 23 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

58.2KLUT4-equivalent
29.1KALMs
150variable-precision DSP blocks
4.4 MbBlock RAM
240Max. user I/O
—Transceivers

Specifications

VendorAltera
FamilyCyclone V
SeriesCyclone
Process28 nm
Configuration memorySRAM
LUT4-equivalent capacity58,160
Adaptive logic modules (ALMs)29,080
   LUT noteAdaptive logic modules (ALMs): fracturable 8-input LUTs; each ALM can implement two 4-input functions
Logic elements (LEs)77,000
Flip-flops116,320
Distributed RAM424 Kb
Block RAM4.4 Mb (446 × 10 Kb)
DSP (variable-precision DSP block)150
Max. user I/O240
TransceiversNone
PCI ExpressNone
Analog / monitorNone
Design toolAltera Quartus Prime

Packages

PackageSize (mm)Pitch (mm)User I/OTransceivers
M38313 × 130.5175—
U48419 × 190.8224—
F48423 × 231.0240—

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 5CEA5

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

DeviceLUT4-eq.Vendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIe
T55Efinix Trion≈54.2K 54.2K LEs54.2K LE1502.7 Mb278——
Ti60Efinix Titanium60.8K 60.8K LUT462K LE1602.6 Mb169——
Ti70Efinix Titanium≈68.2K 68.2K LEs68.2K LE1602.6 Mb183——
LFE5U-85Lattice ECP584K 84K LUT4—1563.7 Mb365——
XC7S50AMD Spartan-752.2K 32.6K LUT652.2K LC1202.6 Mb250——
XC7S75AMD Spartan-776.8K 48K LUT676.8K LC1403.2 Mb400——

Compare side by side: 5CEA5 vs T55, 5CEA5 vs Ti60, 5CEA5 vs Ti70.

5CEA5 quick facts

How many LUTs does the 5CEA5 have?

The 5CEA5 has 29,080 adaptive logic modules (ALMs), about 58,160 LUT4 equivalents (77,000 logic elements (les) as published by Altera).

How many DSP blocks does the 5CEA5 have?

The 5CEA5 has 150 variable-precision DSP blocks and 4.4 Mb of block RAM.

Does the 5CEA5 have transceivers?

No, the 5CEA5 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 240 pins.

What are the alternatives to the 5CEA5?

Devices of similar size in other families include T55 (Efinix Trion), Ti60 (Efinix Titanium), Ti70 (Efinix Titanium).

Which software is used to design with the 5CEA5?

Designs for the 5CEA5 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

Other Cyclone V devices

DeviceLUT4-eq.Vendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIe
5CEA218.9K 9.4K ALMs25K LE251.7 Mb224——
5CSEA218.9K 9.4K ALMs25K LE361.4 Mb145——
5CSXC218.9K 9.4K ALMs25K LE361.4 Mb1456 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1
5CGXC326.9K 13.5K ALMs36K LE571.3 Mb2083 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1
5CSEA431.8K 15.9K ALMs40K LE842.6 Mb145——
5CSXC431.8K 15.9K ALMs40K LE842.6 Mb1456 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1
5CEA437K 18.5K ALMs49K LE663 Mb224——
5CGXC437.7K 18.9K ALMs50K LE702.4 Mb3366 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1
5CEA558.2K 29.1K ALMs77K LE1504.4 Mb240——
5CGXC558.2K 29.1K ALMs77K LE1504.4 Mb3366 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1
5CGTD558.2K 29.1K ALMs77K LE1504.4 Mb3366 XCVR 6.144 Gb/sGen2
5CSEA564.1K 32.1K ALMs85K LE873.9 Mb288——
5CSXC564.1K 32.1K ALMs85K LE873.9 Mb2889 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1
5CSTD564.1K 32.1K ALMs85K LE873.9 Mb2889 XCVR 6.144 Gb/sGen2
5CSEA683.8K 41.9K ALMs110K LE1125.4 Mb288——
5CSXC683.8K 41.9K ALMs110K LE1125.4 Mb2889 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1
5CSTD683.8K 41.9K ALMs110K LE1125.4 Mb2889 XCVR 6.144 Gb/sGen2
5CEA7113K 56.5K ALMs150K LE1566.7 Mb480——
5CGXC7113K 56.5K ALMs150K LE1566.7 Mb4809 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1
5CGTD7113K 56.5K ALMs150K LE1566.7 Mb4809 XCVR 6.144 Gb/sGen2
5CEA9227K 114K ALMs301K LE34211.9 Mb480——
5CGXC9227K 114K ALMs301K LE34211.9 Mb56012 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1
5CGTD9227K 114K ALMs301K LE34211.9 Mb56012 XCVR 6.144 Gb/sGen2

Source: Altera Cyclone V FPGA and SoC FPGA Product Table, 2025.09.24. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.