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14 years agoStratixIV GX and SFP
I want use GXB_RX and GXB_TX link to the SFP. The GXB_RX and GXB_TX are LVDS levels. The SFP is LVPECL or CML levels. How to link them? In the StratixIV GT board of Altera, they just li...
Altera_Forum
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14 years ago --- Quote Start --- I want to communication with 2.5GHz SFP (small form-factor pluggable) models using GXB_RX and GXB_TX pins. In SFP, the tx and rx are AC coupled LVPECL signals. --- Quote End --- At 2.5Gbps per lane, you do not need to use a Stratix IV GT device, you can use a GX device (your title mentions GX, but your post says GT). --- Quote Start --- My questions are, 1. how to link GXB_RX and GXB_TX pins with SFP? Just connect them directly or using some voltage level change chips? In the schematic of StratixV developboard, they connect directly. --- Quote End --- Now you say Stratix V! Which device are you really using? --- Quote Start --- 2. What PCML standard should chose, 1.4 V PCML, 1.5 V PCML or 2.5 V PCML? --- Quote End --- Whatever the transciever power supply is on your development kit. --- Quote Start --- 3. In configing ALTGX ip, the Vcm is 0.82V or 1.1V? --- Quote End --- You can configure it for either. However, I don't think either will be compatible with LVPECL, so you would want to AC-couple your SFP signals. Cheers, Dave