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Altera_Forum
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9 years ago

FPGA to SFP

I have designed Cyclone V based FPGA board. But i have connected with Normal IO instead of Transceiver IO. I need to clarify, whether this will work or not. I have attached schematic ...
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Altera_Forum
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9 years ago

What happens if we connect the SFP differential transmitter and receiver pin with FPGA differential IO pin instead of Transceiver IO in Cyclone V FPGA.?

What are the IP needed to communicate FPGA with SFP.?

Please clarify.?