Tz100
EfinixTopazThe Tz100 is a Topaz SoC FPGA from Efinix, built on a 16 nm process. It provides 108,492 LUT4 look-up tables (101,440 logic elements (LEs)), 108,492 flip-flops, 6.3 Mb of block RAM and 312 DSP blocks. Its processing system includes four RISC-V cores. The programmable logic offers up to 223 user I/O pins and 8 SERDES transceivers at up to 12.5 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen3 x4 blocks. It is available in 4 packages, from the FBGA441 (11 × 11 mm) to the FBGA676 (22 × 22 mm). Designs are built with Efinix Efinity.
Specifications
| Vendor | Efinix |
|---|---|
| Family | Topaz |
| Series | Topaz |
| Process | 16 nm |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 108,492 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 108,492 |
| LUT note | XLR cells from the data sheet (each is a 4-input LUT with a flip-flop) |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 101,440 |
| Flip-flops | 108,492 |
| Block RAM | 6.3 Mb |
| DSP (DSP block) | 312 |
| Max. user I/O | 223 |
|---|---|
| SERDES transceivers | 8 × 12.5 Gb/s |
| PCI Express (PL) | Gen3 x4 |
| Hard memory controller | LPDDR4 1 x32 |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Hard processor | 4× RISC-V |
| Design tool | Efinix Efinity |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBGA441 | 11 × 11 | 0.5 | 108 | — |
| FBGA484 | 18 × 18 | 0.8 | 105 | — |
| FBGA576 | 16 × 16 | 0.65 | 134 | — |
| FBGA676 | 22 × 22 | 0.8 | 223 | — |
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 Tz100
Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ti85Efinix Titanium | 81.6K 81.6K LUT4 | 83.2K LE | 300 | 6.2 Mb | 223 | 8 SERDES 16 Gb/s | Gen4 |
| GW5AST-138Gowin Arora V | 138K 138K LUT4 | — | 298 | 6 Mb | 376 | 8 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| MPFS095TMicrochip PolarFire SoC | 93K 93K LUT4 | 93K LE | 292 | 6 Mb | 276 | 4 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7Z030AMD Zynq 7000 | 126K 78.6K LUT6 | 125K LC | 400 | 9.3 Mb | 250 | 4 GTX 12.5 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| Ti135Efinix Titanium | 130K 130K LUT4 | 132K LE | 480 | 9.8 Mb | 223 | 8 SERDES 16 Gb/s | Gen4 |
| A5E 013AAltera Agilex 5 E-Series | 93.6K 46.8K ALMs | 138K LE | 188 | 7 Mb | 392 | 4 XCVR 28 Gb/s | Gen4 |
Compare side by side: Tz100 vs Ti85, Tz100 vs GW5AST-138, Tz100 vs MPFS095T, Tz100 vs XC7Z030, Tz100 vs Ti135.
Tz100 quick facts
How many LUTs does the Tz100 have?
The Tz100 has 108,492 LUT4 look-up tables, about 108,492 LUT4 equivalents (101,440 logic elements (les) as published by Efinix).
How many DSP blocks does the Tz100 have?
The Tz100 has 312 DSP blocks and 6.3 Mb of block RAM.
Does the Tz100 have transceivers?
Yes, 8 SERDES transceivers at up to 12.5 Gb/s.
Does the Tz100 have a processor?
Yes. It includes a hard 4× RISC-V processor.
What are the alternatives to the Tz100?
Devices of similar size in other families include Ti85 (Efinix Titanium), GW5AST-138 (Gowin Arora V), MPFS095T (Microchip PolarFire SoC).
Which software is used to design with the Tz100?
Designs for the Tz100 are built with Efinix Efinity.
Other Topaz devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tz50 | 55.8K 55.8K LUT4 | 52.2K LE | 140 | 2.4 Mb | 169 | — | — |
| Tz75 | 80.8K 80.8K LUT4 | 75.5K LE | 264 | 5.3 Mb | 223 | 8 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| Tz100 | 108K 108K LUT4 | 101K LE | 312 | 6.3 Mb | 223 | 8 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| Tz110 | 129K 129K LUT4 | 121K LE | 320 | 6.4 Mb | 274 | — | — |
| Tz170 | 172K 172K LUT4 | 161K LE | 544 | 11.1 Mb | 274 | — | — |
| Tz200 | 230K 230K LUT4 | 215K LE | 840 | 15.8 Mb | 227 | 16 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| Tz325 | 349K 349K LUT4 | 326K LE | 1,008 | 19.2 Mb | 227 | 16 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
Source: Efinix Topaz product page and device data sheets, retrieved 2026-10-24. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.