FPGA & adaptive SoC databook · online editionRev. 2026.10

5SGTC5

AlteraStratix V

The 5SGTC5 is a Stratix V FPGA from Altera, built on a 28 nm process. It provides 160,400 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (425,000 logic elements (LEs)), 642,000 flip-flops, 45 Mb of block RAM and 256 variable-precision DSP blocks. It offers up to 600 user I/O pins and 36 GT/GX transceivers at up to 28.05 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen3 blocks. It comes in a single package, the F1517 (KF40) (40 × 40 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

160,400ALMs
256variable-precision DSP blocks
45 MbBlock RAM
600Max. user I/O
36Transceivers (28.05 Gb/s)

Specifications

VendorAltera
FamilyStratix V
SeriesStratix
Process28 nm
Configuration memorySRAM
Adaptive logic modules (ALMs)160,400
   Logic blockadaptive logic module: fracturable 8-input LUT (one 6-input or two independent 4-input functions)
LUT4 equivalent (approx.)≈320,800
Logic elements (LEs)425,000
Flip-flops642,000
Block RAM45 Mb (2304 × 20 Kb)
DSP (variable-precision DSP block)256
Clock management tiles28
Max. user I/O600
GT transceivers4 × 28.05 Gb/s
GX transceivers32 × 12.5 Gb/s
PCI Express Gen3
Analog / monitorNone
Design toolAltera Quartus Prime

Packages

PackageSize (mm)Pitch (mm)User I/OTransceivers
F1517 (KF40)40 × 401.060036

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 5SGTC5

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
XCVU065AMD Virtex UltraScale358,080 LUT6783K SLC60044.3 Mb52040 GTH/GTY 30.5 Gb/sGen3—
GX 400Altera Stratix 10 GX/SX128,160 ALMs378K LE64830 Mb37424 XCVR/XCVR 28.3 Gb/sGen3—
XCSU200PAMD Spartan UltraScale+100,000 LUT6219K SLC3846.8 Mb5728 GTH 16.3 Gb/sGen4—
XCVU080AMD Virtex UltraScale445,712 LUT6975K SLC67250 Mb83264 GTH/GTY 30.5 Gb/sGen3—
5CGXC9Altera Cyclone V113,560 ALMs301K LE34211.9 Mb56012 XCVR 3.125 Gb/sGen1—
5CGTD9Altera Cyclone V113,560 ALMs301K LE34211.9 Mb56012 XCVR 6.144 Gb/sGen2—

Compare side by side: 5SGTC5 vs XCVU065, 5SGTC5 vs GX 400, 5SGTC5 vs XCSU200P.

Compare the 5SGTC5 with up to three other FPGAs.

5SGTC5 quick facts

How many LUTs does the 5SGTC5 have?

The 5SGTC5 has 160,400 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (425,000 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 5SGTC5 have?

The 5SGTC5 has 256 variable-precision DSP blocks and 45 Mb of block RAM.

Does the 5SGTC5 have transceivers?

Yes, 36 GT/GX transceivers at up to 28.05 Gb/s.

What are the alternatives to the 5SGTC5?

Devices of similar size in other families include XCVU065 (AMD Virtex UltraScale), GX 400 (Altera Stratix 10 GX/SX), XCSU200P (AMD Spartan UltraScale+).

Which software is used to design with the 5SGTC5?

Designs for the 5SGTC5 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

Other Stratix V devices

DeviceLUTsVendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIeCoreScore
5SGSD389,000 ALMs236K LE60013.4 Mb43224 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGXA3128,300 ALMs340K LE25618.7 Mb69636 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGSD4135,840 ALMs360K LE1,04418.7 Mb69636 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGXA4158,500 ALMs420K LE25637.1 Mb69636 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGTC5160,400 ALMs425K LE25645 Mb60036 GT/GX 28.05 Gb/sGen3—
5SGSD5172,600 ALMs457K LE1,59039.3 Mb69636 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen31,152 storeypeak
5SGXA5185,000 ALMs490K LE25645 Mb84048 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGXB5185,000 ALMs490K LE39941 Mb60066 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGSD6220,000 ALMs583K LE1,77545.3 Mb84048 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGXB6225,400 ALMs597K LE39952 Mb60066 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGTC7234,720 ALMs622K LE25650 Mb60036 GT/GX 28.05 Gb/sGen3—
5SGXA7234,720 ALMs622K LE25650 Mb84048 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen31,568 de5_net
5SGSD8262,400 ALMs695K LE1,96350.1 Mb84048 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGXA9317,000 ALMs840K LE35251.6 Mb84048 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGXB9317,000 ALMs840K LE35251.6 Mb60066 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SEE9317,000 ALMs840K LE35251.6 Mb840———
5SGXAB359,200 ALMs952K LE35251.6 Mb84048 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SGXBB359,200 ALMs952K LE35251.6 Mb60066 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—
5SEEB359,200 ALMs952K LE35251.6 Mb840———

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.