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3 years ago

Cyclone IV GX ALTLVDS_RX

Hi, In a project we use ALTLVDS_RX (9 channels, de-serialization factor=6) in a Cyclone IV GX FPGA. If my understanding is correct: - SERDES is implemented in LE (with DDIO) - DPA is not available for this family - SDC constraints are required on the interface I made a simple design with just the ALTLVDS_RX (PLL inside). Data rate is 720Mbps, clock rate is 360MHz (data transmitted in DDR mode), datas are center aligned so I configure phase clock to 0°. I added input delay constraints in the SDC based on the Tco min/max provided by the datasheet of the component that interfaces to the SERDES. During compilation I get those warnings: Warning (176441): The I/O pin ads_data[0] cannot meet the timing constraints due to conflicting requirements. The I/O pin is a PLL compensated I/O, but the setup/hold requirements are in conflict with the source PLL mode(source synchronous or ZDB). Can anyone explains? Best regards, Gauthier

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