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17 years ago

2SGX90N - Packet Filtering

Hi I am planning to buy dk-pcie-2sgx90n (http://www.altera.com/products/devkits/altera/kit-pciexpress_s2gx.html) development kit. I got some questions if this is good for prototyping with my need...
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17 years ago

1 - If you're planning on using ethernet and PCI-E in your final design, yes this is a good board. So is this one:

http://www.altera.com/products/devkits/altera/kit-siv-gx.html

2 - Source code is not provided for the Ethernet and PCI Express cores.

3 - There are PCI Express reference designs but I don't know of any specific Ethernet-to-PCI Express designs.

4 - You can use the Ethernet and PCI Express IP cores without buying a license but they timeout (or you have to keep it tethered to your PC). If you decide to, you can purchase a license for the IP Cores from Altera (you still don't get source code).

There are also boards from Xilinx and Lattice that may meet your needs.

Jake