GW5A-60
GowinArora VThe GW5A-60 is an Arora V FPGA from Gowin, built on a 22 nm process. It provides 59,904 LUT4 look-up tables, 59,904 flip-flops, 2.1 Mb of block RAM and 118 27×18 DSP blocks. It offers up to 320 user I/O pins. It is available in 2 packages, from the UG324S (15 × 15 mm) to 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 | 59,904 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 59,904 |
| Flip-flops | 59,904 |
| Distributed RAM | 468 Kb |
| Block RAM | 2.1 Mb (118 × 18 Kb) |
| DSP (27×18 DSP block) | 118 |
| Max. user I/O | 320 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | ADC |
| Design tool | Gowin EDA |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG324S | 15 × 15 | 0.8 | 226 | — |
| 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-60
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC7S50AMD Spartan-7 | 52.2K 32.6K LUT6 | 52.2K LC | 120 | 2.6 Mb | 250 | — | — |
| EP4CE55Altera Cyclone IV | 56K 56K LUT4 | 56K LE | 154 | 2.3 Mb | 374 | — | — |
| 10CL055Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 55K 55K LUT4 | 55K LE | 156 | 2.3 Mb | 321 | — | — |
| T55Efinix Trion | ≈54.2K 54.2K LEs | 54.2K LE | 150 | 2.7 Mb | 278 | — | — |
| 10M50Altera MAX 10 | 50K 50K LUT4 | 50K LE | 144 | 1.6 Mb | 500 | — | — |
| Tz50Efinix Topaz | 55.8K 55.8K LUT4 | 52.2K LE | 140 | 2.4 Mb | 169 | — | — |
Compare side by side: GW5A-60 vs XC7S50, GW5A-60 vs EP4CE55, GW5A-60 vs 10CL055.
GW5A-60 quick facts
How many LUTs does the GW5A-60 have?
The GW5A-60 has 59,904 LUT4 look-up tables, about 59,904 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the GW5A-60 have?
The GW5A-60 has 118 27×18 DSP blocks and 2.1 Mb of block RAM.
Does the GW5A-60 have transceivers?
No, the GW5A-60 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 320 pins.
What are the alternatives to the GW5A-60?
Devices of similar size in other families include XC7S50 (AMD Spartan-7), EP4CE55 (Altera Cyclone IV), 10CL055 (Altera Cyclone 10 LP).
Which software is used to design with the GW5A-60?
Designs for the GW5A-60 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.