GW5A-138
GowinArora VThe GW5A-138 is an Arora V FPGA from Gowin, built on a 22 nm process. It provides 138,240 LUT4 look-up tables, 138,240 flip-flops, 6 Mb of block RAM and 298 27×18 DSP blocks. It offers up to 312 user I/O pins. It comes in a single package, the UG324A (15 × 15 mm). Designs are built with Gowin EDA.
Specifications
| Vendor | Gowin |
|---|---|
| Family | Arora V |
| Series | GW5A |
| Process | 22 nm |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 138,240 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 138,240 |
| Flip-flops | 138,240 |
| Distributed RAM | 1,080 Kb |
| Block RAM | 6 Mb (340 × 18 Kb) |
| DSP (27×18 DSP block) | 298 |
| Max. user I/O | 312 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | ADC |
| Design tool | Gowin EDA |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG324A | 15 × 15 | 0.8 | 222 | — |
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 GW5A-138
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tz110Efinix Topaz | 129K 129K LUT4 | 121K LE | 320 | 6.4 Mb | 274 | — | — |
| T120Efinix Trion | ≈112K 112K LEs | 112K LE | 320 | 5.3 Mb | 278 | — | — |
| Ti125Efinix Titanium | 109K 109K LUT4 | 123K LE | 288 | 5.9 Mb | 241 | — | — |
| Ti90Efinix Titanium | 90.7K 90.7K LUT4 | 92.5K LE | 336 | 6.9 Mb | 284 | — | — |
| 10CL120Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 120K 120K LUT4 | 120K LE | 288 | 3.8 Mb | 525 | — | — |
| EP4CE115Altera Cyclone IV | 114K 114K LUT4 | 114K LE | 266 | 3.8 Mb | 528 | — | — |
Compare side by side: GW5A-138 vs Tz110, GW5A-138 vs T120, GW5A-138 vs Ti125, GW5A-138 vs Ti90, GW5A-138 vs 10CL120.
GW5A-138 quick facts
How many LUTs does the GW5A-138 have?
The GW5A-138 has 138,240 LUT4 look-up tables, about 138,240 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the GW5A-138 have?
The GW5A-138 has 298 27×18 DSP blocks and 6 Mb of block RAM.
Does the GW5A-138 have transceivers?
No, the GW5A-138 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 312 pins.
What are the alternatives to the GW5A-138?
Devices of similar size in other families include Tz110 (Efinix Topaz), T120 (Efinix Trion), Ti125 (Efinix Titanium).
Which software is used to design with the GW5A-138?
Designs for the GW5A-138 are built with Gowin EDA.
Other Arora V devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW5AT-15 | 15.1K 15.1K LUT4 | — | 28 | 0.6 Mb | 53 | 4 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| GW5ART-15 | 15.1K 15.1K LUT4 | — | 28 | 0.6 Mb | 53 | 4 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| GW5A-25 | 23K 23K LUT4 | — | 28 | 1 Mb | 239 | — | — |
| GW5AR-25 | 23K 23K LUT4 | — | 28 | 1 Mb | 239 | — | — |
| GW5AS-25 | 23K 23K LUT4 | — | 28 | 1 Mb | 239 | — | — |
| GW5A-60 | 59.9K 59.9K LUT4 | — | 118 | 2.1 Mb | 320 | — | — |
| GW5AT-60 | 59.9K 59.9K LUT4 | — | 118 | 2.1 Mb | 320 | 4 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| GW5AT-75 | 86.7K 86.7K LUT4 | — | 213 | 4.5 Mb | 312 | 8 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| GW5A-138 | 138K 138K LUT4 | — | 298 | 6 Mb | 312 | — | — |
| GW5AT-138 | 138K 138K LUT4 | — | 298 | 6 Mb | 312 | 8 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| GW5AS-138 | 138K 138K LUT4 | — | 298 | 6 Mb | 312 | — | — |
| GW5AST-138 | 138K 138K LUT4 | — | 298 | 6 Mb | 376 | 8 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
Source: Gowin Arora V product page, retrieved 2026-10-24. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.