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4 months ago

F-tile 10GBASE-R firecode FEC IP (Agilex 7)

Hi!

We require to support 10GBASE-R clause 74 (firecode) FEC + PCS. This option isn't available in the Agile 7 F-Tile hard FEC IP. It is available for 25G rates, but we need it specifically for 10G.

Our application doesn't require a MAC, in other rates we are to use PCS/MII mode

It seems the only way forward is a soft firecode FEC + PCS, which would could connect to our FGT in PMA direct mode. Is this correct, and does altera provide an equivalent soft IP in order to support this configuration? 

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  • paveetirrasrie_Altera's avatar
    paveetirrasrie_Altera
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    4 months ago

    Hello Rooney,

     

    You're right, Agilex 7 F-Tile Hard FEC IP does not support 10GBASE-R (Clause 74, Firecode FEC) for 10G rates. Unfortunately, Altera does not currently provide a soft IP core for 10GBASE-R Clause 74 (Firecode) FEC + PCS. For your requirements, you will need to implement your own Firecode FEC + PCS in FPGA logic, or obtain a third-party or open-source IP core.

     

    Regards,

    Pavee

  • paveetirrasrie_Altera's avatar
    paveetirrasrie_Altera
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    4 months ago

    Hello,

     

    Hope you're doing well,

    Any updates from your end based on my previous response?

     

    Regards,

    Pavee

  • paveetirrasrie_Altera's avatar
    paveetirrasrie_Altera
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    4 months ago

    Hello,

     

    We do not receive any response from you to the previous answer that I have provided. This thread will be transitioned to community support. 

    If you have a new question, feel free to open a new thread to get the support from Altera experts.
    Otherwise, the community users will continue to help you on this thread. 
    Thank you.