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UMall1
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4 years ago

ALTLVDS_RX

I am using an ALTLVS_RX module in a Cyclone III device. Intel in its datasheet advises against using this module an recommends using BUS LVDS IO standards and logic to implement the function. Why ...
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EngWei_O_Intel
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4 years ago

Hi



There are benefits over multipoint application for using BLVDS:

https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/hb/cyc3/cyc3_ciii51008.pdf#page=8


I crossed check the "High-Speed Differential Interfaces" section in

https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/hb/cyc3/cyc3_ciii51001.pdf


and Table 1–31 in

https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/hb/cyc3/cyc3_ciii52001.pdf


The max data rate shall be 740 Mbps with freq of 370MHz if you are using Cyclone III LS device C7, I7 grade depending on the mode.


Thanks.