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14 years ago

How to Configure Cyclone IV to LVDS Clock Inputs

Hi, I would like to know how to configure my Cyclone IV design project for LVDS clock inputs. Usually the system clocks are single-ended inputs, but in my new design my system clocks are differential...
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14 years ago

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There's no differential OCT feature with Cyclone - Cyclone IV.

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Indeed :)

On page 114 of the Cyclone IV handbook PDF, Table 6-2, shows that there are no LVDS terminations.

C'mon Altera, how cheap!

Thanks for the pointer Frank. I'm thinking of using a Cyclone IV GX as a PCIe bridge in my next design.

Cheers,

Dave