GW1NR-9
GowinLittleBeeThe GW1NR-9 is a LittleBee FPGA from Gowin, built on a 55 nm process. It provides 8,640 LUT4 look-up tables, 6,480 flip-flops, 0.5 Mb of block RAM and 20 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 276 user I/O pins. It is available in 8 packages, from the MG100P (5 × 5 mm) to the LQ144P (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 | 8,640 |
| Look-up tables (LUT4) | 8,640 |
| Flip-flops | 6,480 |
| Distributed RAM | 16 Kb |
| Block RAM | 0.5 Mb (26 × 18 Kb) |
| User flash memory | 608 Kb |
| In-package memory | SDR SDRAM 64M, Embedded PSRAM 64-128M |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 20 |
| Max. user I/O | 276 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Gowin EDA |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QN88 | 10 × 10 | 0.4 | 71 | — |
| QN88P | 10 × 10 | 0.4 | 71 | — |
| MG100P | 5 × 5 | 0.5 | 88 | — |
| MG100PF | 5 × 5 | 0.5 | 88 | — |
| MG100PA | 5 × 5 | 0.5 | 88 | — |
| MG100PT | 5 × 5 | 0.5 | 88 | — |
| MG100PS | 5 × 5 | 0.5 | 88 | — |
| LQ144P | 20 × 20 | 0.5 | 121 | — |
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 GW1NR-9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10M08Altera MAX 10 | 8K 8K LUT4 | 8K LE | 24 | 0.4 Mb | 250 | — | — |
| EP4CE10Altera Cyclone IV | 10K 10K LUT4 | 10K LE | 23 | 0.4 Mb | 179 | — | — |
| 10CL010Altera Cyclone 10 LP | 10K 10K LUT4 | 10K LE | 23 | 0.4 Mb | 176 | — | — |
| LFMXO5-15DLattice MachXO5-NX | 11.7K 11.7K LUT4 | 14K LC | 16 | 0.3 Mb | 305 | — | — |
| T13Efinix Trion | ≈12.8K 12.8K LEs | 12.8K LE | 24 | 0.7 Mb | 195 | — | — |
| LFE5U-12Lattice ECP5 | 12K 12K LUT4 | — | 28 | 0.6 Mb | 197 | — | — |
Compare side by side: GW1NR-9 vs 10M08, GW1NR-9 vs EP4CE10, GW1NR-9 vs 10CL010, GW1NR-9 vs LFMXO5-15D.
GW1NR-9 quick facts
How many LUTs does the GW1NR-9 have?
The GW1NR-9 has 8,640 LUT4 look-up tables, about 8,640 LUT4 equivalents.
How many DSP blocks does the GW1NR-9 have?
The GW1NR-9 has 20 18×18 multipliers and 0.5 Mb of block RAM.
Does the GW1NR-9 have transceivers?
No, the GW1NR-9 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 276 pins.
What are the alternatives to the GW1NR-9?
Devices of similar size in other families include 10M08 (Altera MAX 10), EP4CE10 (Altera Cyclone IV), 10CL010 (Altera Cyclone 10 LP).
Which software is used to design with the GW1NR-9?
Designs for the GW1NR-9 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.