GW5AT-138
GowinArora VThe GW5AT-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 and 8 SERDES transceivers at up to 12.5 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen3 x8 blocks. It is available in 6 packages, from the UG324A (15 × 15 mm) to the PG676A (27 × 27 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 |
|---|---|
| SERDES transceivers | 8 × 12.5 Gb/s |
| PCI Express | Gen3 x8 |
| Analog / monitor | ADC |
| Design tool | Gowin EDA |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPG676A | 27 × 27 | 1.0 | 311 | 8 |
| PG484A | 23 × 23 | 1.0 | 291 | 4 |
| PG484 | 23 × 23 | 1.0 | 271 | 4 |
| PG676A | 27 × 27 | 1.0 | 311 | 8 |
| UG324A | 15 × 15 | 0.8 | 141 | 4 |
| PG484F | 23 × 23 | 1.0 | 276 | 4 |
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 GW5AT-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPF100TMicrochip PolarFire | 109K 109K LUT4 | 109K LE | 336 | 6.9 Mb | 284 | 8 SERDES 12.7 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| EP4CGX150Altera Cyclone IV | 150K 150K LUT4 | 150K LE | 360 | 6.3 Mb | 475 | 8 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| EP4CGX110Altera Cyclone IV | 109K 109K LUT4 | 109K LE | 280 | 5.8 Mb | 475 | 8 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A100TAMD Artix-7 | 101K 63.4K LUT6 | 101K LC | 240 | 4.7 Mb | 300 | 8 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| Certus-N2 CT16Lattice Certus-N2 | 98K 98K LUT4 | 160K LC | 360 | 8 Mb | 298 | 8 SERDES 16 Gb/s | — |
| 5CGXC7Altera Cyclone V | 113K 56.5K ALMs | 150K LE | 156 | 6.7 Mb | 480 | 9 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen1 |
Compare side by side: GW5AT-138 vs MPF100T, GW5AT-138 vs EP4CGX150, GW5AT-138 vs EP4CGX110, GW5AT-138 vs Certus-N2 CT16.
GW5AT-138 quick facts
How many LUTs does the GW5AT-138 have?
The GW5AT-138 has 138,240 LUT4 look-up tables, about 138,240 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the GW5AT-138 have?
The GW5AT-138 has 298 27×18 DSP blocks and 6 Mb of block RAM.
Does the GW5AT-138 have transceivers?
Yes, 8 SERDES transceivers at up to 12.5 Gb/s.
What are the alternatives to the GW5AT-138?
Devices of similar size in other families include MPF100T (Microchip PolarFire), EP4CGX150 (Altera Cyclone IV), EP4CGX110 (Altera Cyclone IV).
Which software is used to design with the GW5AT-138?
Designs for the GW5AT-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.