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TSUGI
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5 months ago
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IO Standard for GTS Transceiver REFCLK

Hi, We use on the Agilex 5 and 3 Transceivers with AC coupling. Agilex 5 requires CML, HCSL in Agilex 5 datasheet. However, Agilex 5 Premium kit uses LVDS Clock for some Transceiver REFCLK. Is...
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    JonWay_altera
    5 months ago

    Yes — LVDS can be used as a REFCLK for Agilex 5 (and Agilex 3) transceivers if it is AC‑coupled and its common‑mode voltage/swing are translated into the allowed CML/HCSL input range.

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JonWay_altera
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5 months ago

Yes — LVDS can be used as a REFCLK for Agilex 5 (and Agilex 3) transceivers if it is AC‑coupled and its common‑mode voltage/swing are translated into the allowed CML/HCSL input range.