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Altera_Forum
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15 years ago

Does internal CRC error detection effect design?

Hello, I am using a cyclone II device, & am interested in using the internal CRC error detection option, for higher reliability. My question is, if this option is enabled, does it effect the user des...
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15 years ago

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The altera documentation says that it reduces the fmax of the design.

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Hi, thanks for the reply, but what does that exactly mean? The highest clock frequency that you are allowed to use? When I go to enable the bit in quartus it says "enabling this slows the performace" or the like. It kinda sounds like it affect the design.