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14 years ago

gigabit ethernet

For a Cyclone IV: Does Gigabit ethernet need to be implemented using transceivers, or can it be implemented using the normal IO pins? The PHY that was selected for this implementation has four separa...
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14 years ago

Hi,

As you have single ended Tx and Rx then better u can choose LVCMOS,DDIO. But In Cyclone IV if the LVCMOS IO standard support 1GigE data rate, you can surely go ahead.But i am sure it will support.

T&R

suresha