5SGXAB

AlteraStratix V

The 5SGXAB is a Stratix V FPGA from Altera, built on a 28 nm process. It provides 359,200 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (952,000 logic elements (LEs)), 1,437,000 flip-flops, 51.6 Mb of block RAM and 352 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 H1517 (KH40) (45 × 45 mm) to the F1932 (NF45) (45 × 45 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

359,200ALMs

352variable-precision DSP blocks

51.6 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)	359,200
Logic block	adaptive logic module: fracturable 8-input LUT (one 6-input or two independent 4-input functions)
LUT4 equivalent (approx.)	≈718,400
Logic elements (LEs)	952,000
Flip-flops	1,437,000
Block RAM	51.6 Mb (2640 × 20 Kb)
DSP (variable-precision DSP block)	352
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
H1517 (KH40)	45 × 45	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 5SGXAB

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
XCVU080AMD Virtex UltraScale	445,712 LUT6	975K SLC	672	50 Mb	832	64 GTH/GTY 30.5 Gb/s	Gen3	—
XCVU065AMD Virtex UltraScale	358,080 LUT6	783K SLC	600	44.3 Mb	520	40 GTH/GTY 30.5 Gb/s	Gen3	—
XCVU095AMD Virtex UltraScale	537,600 LUT6	1176K SLC	768	60.8 Mb	832	64 GTH/GTY 30.5 Gb/s	Gen3	—
XCKU095AMD Kintex UltraScale	537,600 LUT6	1176K SLC	768	59.1 Mb	702	64 GTH/GTY 16.3 Gb/s	Gen3	—
XC7V585TAMD Virtex-7	364,200 LUT6	583K LC	1,260	27.9 Mb	850	36 GTX 12.5 Gb/s	Gen2	—
GX 650Altera Stratix 10 GX/SX	207,360 ALMs	612K LE	1,152	49 Mb	392	24 XCVR/XCVR 28.3 Gb/s	Gen3	—

Compare side by side: 5SGXAB vs XCVU080, 5SGXAB vs XCVU065, 5SGXAB vs XCVU095.

Compare the 5SGXAB with up to three other FPGAs.

5SGXAB quick facts

How many LUTs does the 5SGXAB have?

The 5SGXAB has 359,200 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (952,000 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 5SGXAB have?

The 5SGXAB has 352 variable-precision DSP blocks and 51.6 Mb of block RAM.

Does the 5SGXAB have transceivers?

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

What are the alternatives to the 5SGXAB?

Devices of similar size in other families include XCVU080 (AMD Virtex UltraScale), XCVU065 (AMD Virtex UltraScale), XCVU095 (AMD Virtex UltraScale).

Which software is used to design with the 5SGXAB?

Designs for the 5SGXAB 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.