cyclone3 pll

Question

hi

while implementing the pll using mega function , it generated code with ENTITY pll IS

PORT

(

inclk0 : IN STD_LOGIC := '0';

c0 : OUT STD_LOGIC

);

END pll;

but i gave the input inclk0 as 100 MHz, why it is giving IN STD_LOGIC := '0';

please tell me how to generate clock using pll mega function. is it possible to simulate that?

altera_forum · Answer

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i gave the input inclk0 as 100 MHz, why it is giving IN STD_LOGIC := '0';

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There's no contradiction. Yes, you have to connect inclk0 to a 100 MHz input clock. But Quartus prefers to assign a default signal level, which take effect, if you don't connect a component's port pin. It doesn't make sense in this case, cause the MegaFunction can't operate in a meaningful way without connecting inclk0. But it's useful in many other cases, e.g. for an optional reset input. It's a general VHDL element, you may want to consult a text book for a detailed syntax description.

And yes, PLL operation can be simulated, e.g. by Quartus simulator.

altera_forum · Answer

dear fvm

thanks for your reply...one doubt i have ask u is

i simulated that clock circuit(implemented by mega function).

but the generated output clock is coming only after some time, before that e no clock is coming, it showing as before simulation... file:///C:/Users/psg/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg file:///C:/Users/psg/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg file:///C:/Users/psg/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg file:///C:/Users/psg/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.jpg file:///C:/Users/psg/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-4.jpg

altera_forum · Answer

The simulator is reproducing rather exactly the real behaviour of a PLL in this regard, consult the Cyclone III and alt_pll MegaFunction handbook for details on PLL lock behaviour. There are also features as a locked monitor output or automatic PLL reset in case of lock loss.

altera_forum · Answer

dear fvm please clarify some doubts regarding cyclone3 pll,

1. i used altpll megafunction to generate1733 Hz with 8.192 MHz as input. it accepted but while i simulating it is not giving o/p with that frequency.

2. for all simulations it is giving 700ns delay for output

3.how to cascade plls to get low o/p frequencies

4. in pll what are the functions of signals pfdena,locked

5. how the multiplication and division factors of pll mega functions are related to the M,N, COUNTER VALUE.

6.how to get other o/ps(except dedicated o/p) of pll to externally i/o pins.

with regards

krishnam raju

altera_forum · Answer

Hello eveybody!

I'm simulating a pll but an error always appears:

Modifying C:\Applications\Modelsim6.1c\win32/../modelsim.ini# Error: Acces denied.# Unable to replace existing ini file (C:\Applications\Modelsim6.1c\win32/../modelsim.ini). File can not be renamed.# ** Error: (vcom-19) Failed to access library 'cycloneiii' at "cycloneiii".

Thank you very much for any help!

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