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Can an E-tile PAM4 transceiver PAM4 operate at a non-standard data rate like 20.48 Gbps or 10.24 Gbp

I hope to use an Intel Stratix 10 TX Transceiver Signal Integrity Development Kit (U30/U78 QSFPDD or J15/J17 MXP connector) as a PAM4 receiver, but my transmitter operates at 20.48 Gbps or 10.24 Gbps. Can an E-tile PAM4 transceiver PAM4 operate at a non-standard data rate like 20.48 Gbps or 10.24 Gbps?

  • Hi,


    As I understand it, you have some inquiries related to the E-Tile PAM4 data rate. For your information, as I did a quick check with E-Tile Native PHY in Q19.4Pro (available in my local PC), I am able to configure your targeted data rates without any error during the rule check by Native PHY GUI.


    It is recommended for you to cross with the E-Tile Native PHY in your Quartus and also run through Fitter compilation to verify.


    Please let me know if there is any concern. Thank you.


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  • CheepinC_altera's avatar
    CheepinC_altera
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    Hi,


    As I understand it, you have some inquiries related to the E-Tile PAM4 data rate. For your information, as I did a quick check with E-Tile Native PHY in Q19.4Pro (available in my local PC), I am able to configure your targeted data rates without any error during the rule check by Native PHY GUI.


    It is recommended for you to cross with the E-Tile Native PHY in your Quartus and also run through Fitter compilation to verify.


    Please let me know if there is any concern. Thank you.


  • CheepinC_altera's avatar
    CheepinC_altera
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    Hi,


    I believe the initial inquiry has been addressed. This thread will be transitioned to community support. If you have a new question, feel free to open a new thread to get the support from Intel experts. Otherwise, the community users will continue to help you on this thread. Thank you.