GW5AT-15
GowinArora VThe GW5AT-15 is an Arora V FPGA from Gowin, built on a 22 nm process. It provides 15,120 LUT4 look-up tables, 15,120 flip-flops, 0.6 Mb of block RAM and 28 27×18 DSP blocks. It offers up to 53 user I/O pins and 4 SERDES transceivers at up to 12.5 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen3 x4 blocks. It is available in 2 packages, from the CS130F (4.0 × 5.3 mm) to the MG132 (8 × 8 mm). Designs are built with Gowin EDA.
Specifications
| Vendor | Gowin |
|---|---|
| Family | Arora V |
| Series | GW5A |
| Process | 22 nm |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 15,120 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 15,120 |
| Flip-flops | 15,120 |
| Distributed RAM | 118 Kb |
| Block RAM | 0.6 Mb (35 × 18 Kb) |
| DSP (27×18 DSP block) | 28 |
| Max. user I/O | 53 |
|---|---|
| SERDES transceivers | 4 × 12.5 Gb/s |
| PCI Express | Gen3 x4 |
| Analog / monitor | ADC |
| Design tool | Gowin EDA |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG132 | 8 × 8 | 0.5 | 53 | 4 |
| CS130F | 4.0 × 5.3 | 0.4 | 53 | 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-15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP4CGX22Altera Cyclone IV | 21K 21K LUT4 | 21K LE | 40 | 0.7 Mb | 150 | 4 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A12TAMD Artix-7 | 12.8K 8K LUT6 | 12.8K LC | 40 | 0.7 Mb | 150 | 2 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| LFE5UM-25Lattice ECP5 | 24K 24K LUT4 | — | 28 | 1 Mb | 197 | 2 SERDES 3.2 Gb/s | — |
| LFE5UM5G-25Lattice ECP5 | 24K 24K LUT4 | — | 28 | 1 Mb | 197 | 2 SERDES 5 Gb/s | — |
| XC7A15TAMD Artix-7 | 16.6K 10.4K LUT6 | 16.6K LC | 45 | 0.9 Mb | 250 | 4 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7S15AMD Spartan-7 | 12.8K 8K LUT6 | 12.8K LC | 20 | 0.4 Mb | 100 | — | — |
Compare side by side: GW5AT-15 vs EP4CGX22, GW5AT-15 vs XC7A12T, GW5AT-15 vs LFE5UM-25.
GW5AT-15 quick facts
How many LUTs does the GW5AT-15 have?
The GW5AT-15 has 15,120 LUT4 look-up tables, about 15,120 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the GW5AT-15 have?
The GW5AT-15 has 28 27×18 DSP blocks and 0.6 Mb of block RAM.
Does the GW5AT-15 have transceivers?
Yes, 4 SERDES transceivers at up to 12.5 Gb/s.
What are the alternatives to the GW5AT-15?
Devices of similar size in other families include EP4CGX22 (Altera Cyclone IV), XC7A12T (AMD Artix-7), LFE5UM-25 (Lattice ECP5).
Which software is used to design with the GW5AT-15?
Designs for the GW5AT-15 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.