GW1N-4
GowinLittleBeeThe GW1N-4 is a LittleBee FPGA from Gowin, built on a 55 nm process. It provides 4,608 LUT4 look-up tables, 3,456 flip-flops, 0.2 Mb of block RAM and 16 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 218 user I/O pins. It is available in 11 packages, from the CS72 (3.6 × 3.3 mm) to the LQ144 (20 × 20 mm). Designs are built with Gowin EDA.
Specifications
| Vendor | Gowin |
|---|---|
| Family | LittleBee |
| Series | GW1N |
| Process | 55 nm |
| Configuration memory | Embedded flash |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 4,608 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 4,608 |
| Flip-flops | 3,456 |
| Block RAM | 0.2 Mb (10 × 18 Kb) |
| User flash memory | 256 Kb |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 16 |
| Max. user I/O | 218 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Gowin EDA |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QN32 | 5 × 5 | 0.5 | 24 | — |
| QN48 | 6 × 6 | 0.4 | 40 | — |
| CS72 | 3.6 × 3.3 | 0.4 | 58 | — |
| QN88 | 10 × 10 | 0.4 | 71 | — |
| LQ100 | 14 × 14 | 0.5 | 80 | — |
| LQ144 | 20 × 20 | 0.5 | 120 | — |
| MG132X | 8 × 8 | 0.5 | 105 | — |
| MG160 | 8 × 8 | 0.5 | 132 | — |
| UG169 | 11 × 11 | 0.8 | 129 | — |
| PG256 | 17 × 17 | 1.0 | 208 | — |
| PG256M | 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 GW1N-4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10M04Altera MAX 10 | 4K 4K LUT4 | 4K LE | 20 | 0.2 Mb | 246 | — | — |
| EP4CE6Altera Cyclone IV | 6K 6K LUT4 | 6K LE | 15 | 0.3 Mb | 179 | — | — |
| 10CL006Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 6K 6K LUT4 | 6K LE | 15 | 0.3 Mb | 176 | — | — |
| XC7S6AMD Spartan-7 | 6K 3.8K LUT6 | 6K LC | 10 | 0.2 Mb | 100 | — | — |
| 10M08Altera MAX 10 | 8K 8K LUT4 | 8K LE | 24 | 0.4 Mb | 250 | — | — |
| 10M02Altera MAX 10 | 2K 2K LUT4 | 2K LE | 16 | 0.1 Mb | 246 | — | — |
Compare side by side: GW1N-4 vs 10M04, GW1N-4 vs EP4CE6, GW1N-4 vs 10CL006, GW1N-4 vs 10M02.
GW1N-4 quick facts
How many LUTs does the GW1N-4 have?
The GW1N-4 has 4,608 LUT4 look-up tables, about 4,608 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the GW1N-4 have?
The GW1N-4 has 16 18×18 multipliers and 0.2 Mb of block RAM.
Does the GW1N-4 have transceivers?
No, the GW1N-4 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 218 pins.
What are the alternatives to the GW1N-4?
Devices of similar size in other families include 10M04 (Altera MAX 10), EP4CE6 (Altera Cyclone IV), 10CL006 (Altera Cyclone 10 LP).
Which software is used to design with the GW1N-4?
Designs for the GW1N-4 are built with Gowin EDA.
Other LittleBee devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1NZ-1 | 1.2K 1.2K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 48 | — | — |
| GW1N-1P5 | 1.6K 1.6K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 125 | — | — |
| GW1N-2 | 2.3K 2.3K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 125 | — | — |
| GW1NR-2 | 2.3K 2.3K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 126 | — | — |
| GW1NZ-2 | 2.3K 2.3K LUT4 | — | — | 0.1 Mb | 125 | — | — |
| GW1NRF-4B | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 25 | — | — |
| GW1N-4 | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 218 | — | — |
| GW1NR-4 | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 218 | — | — |
| GW1NS-4 | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 106 | — | — |
| GW1NS-4C | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 106 | — | — |
| GW1NSR-4 | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 106 | — | — |
| GW1NSR-4C | 4.6K 4.6K LUT4 | — | 16 | 0.2 Mb | 106 | — | — |
| GW1N-9 | 8.6K 8.6K LUT4 | — | 20 | 0.5 Mb | 276 | — | — |
| GW1NR-9 | 8.6K 8.6K LUT4 | — | 20 | 0.5 Mb | 276 | — | — |
Source: Gowin LittleBee product page, retrieved 2026-10-24. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.