GW1AN-5
GowinAroraThe GW1AN-5 is an Arora FPGA from Gowin, built on a 55 nm process. It provides 5,408 LUT4 look-up tables, 4,264 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 5 packages, from the MG132X (8 × 8 mm) to the LQ144X (20 × 20 mm). Designs are built with Gowin EDA.
Specifications
| Vendor | Gowin |
|---|---|
| Family | Arora |
| Series | GW1A |
| Process | 55 nm |
| Configuration memory | Embedded flash |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 5,408 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 5,408 |
| Flip-flops | 4,264 |
| Distributed RAM | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LQ100X | 14 × 14 | 0.5 | 81 | — |
| LQ144X | 20 × 20 | 0.5 | 116 | — |
| MG132X | 8 × 8 | 0.5 | 106 | — |
| 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-5
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-050Lattice MachXO4 | 4.3K 4.3K LUT4 | 5.2K LC | — | 0.1 Mb | 204 | — | — |
| LCMXO3D-4300Lattice MachXO3D | 4.3K 4.3K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 206 | — | — |
| LCMXO2-4000Lattice MachXO2 | 4.3K 4.3K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 278 | — | — |
| iCE40HX8KLattice iCE40 LP/HX/LM | 7.7K 7.7K LUT4 | 7.7K LC | — | 0.1 Mb | 208 | — | — |
| LFMXO4-050Lattice MachXO4 | 4.3K 4.3K LUT4 | 5.2K LC | — | 0.1 Mb | 333 | — | — |
| iCE40LP8KLattice iCE40 LP/HX/LM | 7.7K 7.7K LUT4 | 7.7K LC | — | 0.1 Mb | 180 | — | — |
Compare side by side: GW1AN-5 vs LFMXO4D-050, GW1AN-5 vs LCMXO3D-4300, GW1AN-5 vs LCMXO2-4000, GW1AN-5 vs iCE40LP8K.
GW1AN-5 quick facts
How many LUTs does the GW1AN-5 have?
The GW1AN-5 has 5,408 LUT4 look-up tables, about 5,408 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the GW1AN-5 have?
The GW1AN-5 has no 18×18 multipliers and 0.1 Mb of block RAM.
Does the GW1AN-5 have transceivers?
No, the GW1AN-5 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 208 pins.
What are the alternatives to the GW1AN-5?
Devices of similar size in other families include LFMXO4D-050 (Lattice MachXO4), LCMXO3D-4300 (Lattice MachXO3D), LCMXO2-4000 (Lattice MachXO2).
Which software is used to design with the GW1AN-5?
Designs for the GW1AN-5 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.