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New ContributorIn Quartus cyclone V gx for device ("5CGXC7D6F31C7") we have 480 i/o pin's,
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In Quartus cyclone V gx for device ("5CGXC7D6F31C7") we have 480 i/o pin's, so if i am using almost 460 pin's , will there be any signal integrity issues?
how do we enable SSO(signal switching noise analysis) when we are doing pin assignment .
Thanks
Pavan
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AnandRaj_S_IntelRegular Contributor
Hi Pavan,
If we follow all pin connection guideline other board design guidelines there should not be signal integrity issues.
Also we can perform signal integrity analysis using your board design determine the FMAX for your system.
Checklist
https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/an/an662.pdf
The I/O counts on FPGAs and logic density requirements of designs have increased exponentially. The higher-speed interfaces in FPGAs, including high-speed serial interfaces and memory interfaces, require careful interface design on the PCB. Simultaneous switching noise (SSN) often leads to the degradation of signal integrity by causing signal distortion, thereby reducing the noise margin of a system
Follow below link for Simultaneous switching noise.under Assignment->Settings->SSN Analysis
https://www.intel.co.jp/content/dam/altera-www/global/ja_JP/pdfs/literature/hb/qts/qts_qii5v2_02.pdf
Regards
Anand
SreekumarR_G_IntelFrequent Contributor
Hello Pavan, Can you let me know further clarification required ? Thank you , Regards, Sree
