GW5AS-25
GowinArora VThe GW5AS-25 is an Arora V SoC FPGA from Gowin, built on a 22 nm process. It provides 23,040 LUT4 look-up tables, 23,040 flip-flops, 1 Mb of block RAM and 28 27×18 DSP blocks. Its processing system includes a single Cortex-M4 core. The programmable logic offers up to 239 user I/O pins. It is available in 3 packages, from the UG256 (14 × 14 mm) to the PG256 (17 × 17 mm). Designs are built with Gowin EDA.
Specifications
| Vendor | Gowin |
|---|---|
| Family | Arora V |
| Series | GW5A |
| Process | 22 nm |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 23,040 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 23,040 |
| Flip-flops | 23,040 |
| Distributed RAM | 180 Kb |
| Block RAM | 1 Mb (56 × 18 Kb) |
| DSP (27×18 DSP block) | 28 |
| Max. user I/O | 239 |
|---|---|
| PL transceivers | None |
| PCI Express (PL) | None |
| Analog / monitor | ADC |
| Hard processor | 1× Cortex-M4 |
| Design tool | Gowin EDA |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG256 | 14 × 14 | 0.8 | 144 | — |
| PG256 | 17 × 17 | 1.0 | 184 | — |
| UG324F | 15 × 15 | 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 GW5AS-25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3C 025Altera Agilex 3 | 17K 8.5K ALMs | 25.1K LE | 34 | 1.3 Mb | 256 | — | — |
| 5CSEA2Altera Cyclone V | 18.9K 9.4K ALMs | 25K LE | 36 | 1.4 Mb | 145 | — | — |
| A3C 050Altera Agilex 3 | 32K 16K ALMs | 47.2K LE | 65 | 2.4 Mb | 256 | — | — |
| XC7Z007SAMD Zynq 7000 | 23K 14.4K LUT6 | 23K LC | 66 | 1.8 Mb | 100 | — | — |
| A5E 005BAltera Agilex 5 E-Series | 34.2K 17.1K ALMs | 50.4K LE | 65 | 2.5 Mb | 256 | — | — |
| XC7Z010AMD Zynq 7000 | 28.2K 17.6K LUT6 | 28K LC | 80 | 2.1 Mb | 100 | — | — |
Compare side by side: GW5AS-25 vs A3C 025, GW5AS-25 vs 5CSEA2, GW5AS-25 vs A3C 050.
GW5AS-25 quick facts
How many LUTs does the GW5AS-25 have?
The GW5AS-25 has 23,040 LUT4 look-up tables, about 23,040 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the GW5AS-25 have?
The GW5AS-25 has 28 27×18 DSP blocks and 1 Mb of block RAM.
Does the GW5AS-25 have transceivers?
No, the GW5AS-25 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 239 pins.
Does the GW5AS-25 have a processor?
Yes. It includes a hard 1× Cortex-M4 processor.
What are the alternatives to the GW5AS-25?
Devices of similar size in other families include A3C 025 (Altera Agilex 3), 5CSEA2 (Altera Cyclone V), A3C 050 (Altera Agilex 3).
Which software is used to design with the GW5AS-25?
Designs for the GW5AS-25 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.