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SGlow
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3 years ago

Can PCIe IP compiler be used with external Phy?

I'd like to implement a PCIe endpoint using a Cyclone V E FPGA and an external PCIe phy (TI XIO1100). Looking through an old users guide for Altera's "IP Compiler for PCI Express" it looks like thi...
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Wincent_Altera
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3 years ago

Hi,


I do a check on Cyclone V device user guide. It is not longer able to support PCIe Soft IP implementation.

There is no workaround for Cyclone V PCIe with external Phy as it does not support PCIe Soft IP.


As instead, you may try to use some old device such as Cyclone IV, III or II (if available)

I do apologize for any inconvenience cause (if have)


Hope this answer your question.

Regards,

Wincent_Intel