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19 years ago

Metastability data

Where can I find more information on metastability for Cyclone or Stratix devices?
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18 years ago

As Ron stated, Altera will provide you with the metastability data of the Flex10K family. Specs for any newer device are better than what they describe in an42 (http://www.altera.com/literature/an/an042.pdf). So, as long as you meet the MTBF specs described in that document you'll be A-O-K.

I guess that if you want to be living on the performance edge AND want to meet tight MTBFs I suggest you send a fat check to the characterization team to do the research for you, and another check to their management to re-prioritze this project to go to the top of the list ;-)