FPGA & adaptive SoC databook · online editionRev. 2026.10

5SGXA5

AlteraStratix V

The 5SGXA5 is a Stratix V FPGA from Altera, built on a 28 nm process. It provides 185,000 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (490,000 logic elements (LEs)), 740,000 flip-flops, 45 Mb of block RAM and 256 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 5 packages, from the F1152 (HF35) (35 × 35 mm) to the F1932 (NF45) (45 × 45 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

185,000ALMs
256variable-precision DSP blocks
45 MbBlock RAM
840Max. user I/O
48Transceivers (14.1 Gb/s)

Specifications

VendorAltera
FamilyStratix V
SeriesStratix
Process28 nm
Configuration memorySRAM
Adaptive logic modules (ALMs)185,000
   Logic blockadaptive logic module: fracturable 8-input LUT (one 6-input or two independent 4-input functions)
LUT4 equivalent (approx.)≈370,000
Logic elements (LEs)490,000
Flip-flops740,000
Block RAM45 Mb (2304 × 20 Kb)
DSP (variable-precision DSP block)256
Clock management tiles28
Max. user I/O840
GX transceivers48 × 14.1 Gb/s
PCI Express4× Gen3
Analog / monitorNone
Design toolAltera Quartus Prime

Packages

PackageSize (mm)Pitch (mm)User I/OTransceivers
F1152 (HF35)35 × 351.055224
F1152 (KF35)35 × 351.043236
F1517 (KF40)40 × 401.069636
F1517 (NF40)40 × 401.060048
F1932 (NF45)45 × 451.084048

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 5SGXA5

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—
XCVU080AMD Virtex UltraScale445,712 LUT6975K SLC67250 Mb83264 GTH/GTY 30.5 Gb/sGen3—
GX 400Altera Stratix 10 GX/SX128,160 ALMs378K LE64830 Mb37424 XCVR/XCVR 28.3 Gb/sGen3—
XCKU095AMD Kintex UltraScale537,600 LUT61176K SLC76859.1 Mb70264 GTH/GTY 16.3 Gb/sGen3—
XCVU095AMD Virtex UltraScale537,600 LUT61176K SLC76860.8 Mb83264 GTH/GTY 30.5 Gb/sGen3—
XCSU200PAMD Spartan UltraScale+100,000 LUT6219K SLC3846.8 Mb5728 GTH 16.3 Gb/sGen4—

Compare side by side: 5SGXA5 vs XCVU065, 5SGXA5 vs XCVU080, 5SGXA5 vs GX 400.

Compare the 5SGXA5 with up to three other FPGAs.

5SGXA5 quick facts

How many LUTs does the 5SGXA5 have?

The 5SGXA5 has 185,000 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (490,000 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 5SGXA5 have?

The 5SGXA5 has 256 variable-precision DSP blocks and 45 Mb of block RAM.

Does the 5SGXA5 have transceivers?

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

What are the alternatives to the 5SGXA5?

Devices of similar size in other families include XCVU065 (AMD Virtex UltraScale), XCVU080 (AMD Virtex UltraScale), GX 400 (Altera Stratix 10 GX/SX).

Which software is used to design with the 5SGXA5?

Designs for the 5SGXA5 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.