5SGSD8

AlteraStratix V

The 5SGSD8 is a Stratix V FPGA from Altera, built on a 28 nm process. It provides 262,400 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (695,000 logic elements (LEs)), 1,050,000 flip-flops, 50.1 Mb of block RAM and 1,963 variable-precision DSP blocks. It offers up to 840 user I/O pins and 48 GX transceivers at up to 14.1 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen3 blocks. It is available in 2 packages, from the F1517 (KF40) (40 × 40 mm) to the F1932 (NF45) (45 × 45 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

262,400ALMs

1,963variable-precision DSP blocks

50.1 MbBlock RAM

840Max. user I/O

48Transceivers (14.1 Gb/s)

Specifications

Vendor	Altera
Family	Stratix V
Series	Stratix
Process	28 nm
Configuration memory	SRAM
Adaptive logic modules (ALMs)	262,400
Logic block	adaptive logic module: fracturable 8-input LUT (one 6-input or two independent 4-input functions)
LUT4 equivalent (approx.)	≈524,800
Logic elements (LEs)	695,000
Flip-flops	1,050,000
Block RAM	50.1 Mb (2567 × 20 Kb)
DSP (variable-precision DSP block)	1,963
Clock management tiles	28

Max. user I/O	840
GX transceivers	48 × 14.1 Gb/s
PCI Express	4× Gen3
Analog / monitor	None
Design tool	Altera Quartus Prime

Packages

Package	Size (mm)	Pitch (mm)	User I/O	Transceivers
F1517 (KF40)	40 × 40	1.0	696	36
F1932 (NF45)	45 × 45	1.0	840	48

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 5SGSD8

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

Device	LUTs	Vendor logic	DSP	Block RAM	Max I/O	Transceivers	PCIe	CoreScore
10AX066Altera Arria 10	250,540 ALMs	865K LE	1,687	41.7 Mb	696	48 XCVR 17.4 Gb/s	Gen3	—
GX 850Altera Stratix 10 GX/SX	284,960 ALMs	841K LE	2,016	68 Mb	688	48 XCVR/XCVR 28.3 Gb/s	Gen3	—
10AX057Altera Arria 10	217,080 ALMs	747K LE	1,523	35.2 Mb	696	48 XCVR 17.4 Gb/s	Gen3	—
XC7VH580TAMD Virtex-7	362,800 LUT6	580K LC	1,680	33 Mb	600	56 GTH/GTZ 28.05 Gb/s	Gen3	—
10AT090Altera Arria 10	339,620 ALMs	1180K LE	1,518	47.3 Mb	624	78 XCVR/XCVR 25.78 Gb/s	Gen3	—
XC7VX485TAMD Virtex-7	303,600 LUT6	486K LC	2,800	36.2 Mb	700	56 GTX 12.5 Gb/s	Gen2	—

Compare side by side: 5SGSD8 vs 10AX066, 5SGSD8 vs GX 850, 5SGSD8 vs 10AX057, 5SGSD8 vs 10AT090, 5SGSD8 vs XC7VX485T.

Compare the 5SGSD8 with up to three other FPGAs.

5SGSD8 quick facts

How many LUTs does the 5SGSD8 have?

The 5SGSD8 has 262,400 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (695,000 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 5SGSD8 have?

The 5SGSD8 has 1,963 variable-precision DSP blocks and 50.1 Mb of block RAM.

Does the 5SGSD8 have transceivers?

Yes, 48 GX transceivers at up to 14.1 Gb/s.

What are the alternatives to the 5SGSD8?

Devices of similar size in other families include 10AX066 (Altera Arria 10), GX 850 (Altera Stratix 10 GX/SX), 10AX057 (Altera Arria 10).

Which software is used to design with the 5SGSD8?

Designs for the 5SGSD8 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

Other Stratix V devices

Device	LUTs	Vendor logic	DSP	Block RAM	Max I/O	Transceivers	PCIe	CoreScore
5SGSD3	89,000 ALMs	236K LE	600	13.4 Mb	432	24 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGXA3	128,300 ALMs	340K LE	256	18.7 Mb	696	36 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGSD4	135,840 ALMs	360K LE	1,044	18.7 Mb	696	36 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGXA4	158,500 ALMs	420K LE	256	37.1 Mb	696	36 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGTC5	160,400 ALMs	425K LE	256	45 Mb	600	36 GT/GX 28.05 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGSD5	172,600 ALMs	457K LE	1,590	39.3 Mb	696	36 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	1,152 storeypeak
5SGXA5	185,000 ALMs	490K LE	256	45 Mb	840	48 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGXB5	185,000 ALMs	490K LE	399	41 Mb	600	66 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGSD6	220,000 ALMs	583K LE	1,775	45.3 Mb	840	48 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGXB6	225,400 ALMs	597K LE	399	52 Mb	600	66 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGTC7	234,720 ALMs	622K LE	256	50 Mb	600	36 GT/GX 28.05 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGXA7	234,720 ALMs	622K LE	256	50 Mb	840	48 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	1,568 de5_net
5SGSD8	262,400 ALMs	695K LE	1,963	50.1 Mb	840	48 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGXA9	317,000 ALMs	840K LE	352	51.6 Mb	840	48 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGXB9	317,000 ALMs	840K LE	352	51.6 Mb	600	66 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SEE9	317,000 ALMs	840K LE	352	51.6 Mb	840	—	—	—
5SGXAB	359,200 ALMs	952K LE	352	51.6 Mb	840	48 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SGXBB	359,200 ALMs	952K LE	352	51.6 Mb	600	66 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5SEEB	359,200 ALMs	952K LE	352	51.6 Mb	840	—	—	—

Source: Stratix V Device Overview, 683258 (2024.12.20). Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.