GW1AN-3
GowinAroraThe GW1AN-3 is an Arora FPGA from Gowin, built on a 55 nm process. It provides 3,200 LUT4 look-up tables, 3,200 flip-flops, 0.1 Mb of block RAM, with no hard multipliers. It offers up to 208 user I/O pins. It is available in 2 packages, from the UG256X (14 × 14 mm) to the PG256X (17 × 17 mm). Designs are built with Gowin EDA.
Specifications
| Vendor | Gowin |
|---|---|
| Family | Arora |
| Series | GW1A |
| Process | 55 nm |
| Configuration memory | Embedded flash |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 3,200 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 3,200 |
| Flip-flops | 3,200 |
| Distributed RAM | 10 Kb |
| Block RAM | 0.1 Mb (5 × 18 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | None |
| Max. user I/O | 208 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | ADC |
| Design tool | Gowin EDA |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG256X | 14 × 14 | 0.8 | 208 | — |
| PG256X | 17 × 17 | 1.0 | 208 | — |
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 GW1AN-3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFMXO4D-040Lattice MachXO4 | 3K 3K LUT4 | 3.6K LC | — | 0.1 Mb | 204 | — | — |
| iCE40LP4KLattice iCE40 LP/HX/LM | 3.5K 3.5K LUT4 | 3.5K LC | — | 0.1 Mb | 180 | — | — |
| LCMXO3D-4300Lattice MachXO3D | 4.3K 4.3K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 206 | — | — |
| LFMXO4D-050Lattice MachXO4 | 4.3K 4.3K LUT4 | 5.2K LC | — | 0.1 Mb | 204 | — | — |
| LCMXO2-4000Lattice MachXO2 | 4.3K 4.3K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 278 | — | — |
| iCE40HX4KLattice iCE40 LP/HX/LM | 3.5K 3.5K LUT4 | 3.5K LC | — | 0.1 Mb | 109 | — | — |
Compare side by side: GW1AN-3 vs LFMXO4D-040, GW1AN-3 vs iCE40LP4K, GW1AN-3 vs LCMXO3D-4300, GW1AN-3 vs iCE40HX4K.
GW1AN-3 quick facts
How many LUTs does the GW1AN-3 have?
The GW1AN-3 has 3,200 LUT4 look-up tables, about 3,200 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the GW1AN-3 have?
The GW1AN-3 has no 18×18 multipliers and 0.1 Mb of block RAM.
Does the GW1AN-3 have transceivers?
No, the GW1AN-3 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 208 pins.
What are the alternatives to the GW1AN-3?
Devices of similar size in other families include LFMXO4D-040 (Lattice MachXO4), iCE40LP4K (Lattice iCE40 LP/HX/LM), LCMXO3D-4300 (Lattice MachXO3D).
Which software is used to design with the GW1AN-3?
Designs for the GW1AN-3 are built with Gowin EDA.
Other Arora devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1AN-1 | 1.2K 1.2K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 120 | — | — |
| GW1AN-1S | 1.2K 1.2K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 44 | — | — |
| GW1AN-3 | 3.2K 3.2K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 208 | — | — |
| GW1AN-5 | 5.4K 5.4K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 208 | — | — |
Source: Gowin Arora product page, retrieved 2026-10-24. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.