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11 years ago

Using Stratix V Transceiver native PHY core in the place of Arriai V PHY core

Hi All, Is it possible to directly replace the Transceiver native PHY core of Arria V GZ with Stratix V Transceiver native PHY core? If so how can it be implemented. Though its been stated Arria ...
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11 years ago

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The actual scenario is altera had suggested a override wherein we can use a Stratix V transceiver IP(soft PCS) in a Arria V Gz device. This override will allow us to reach speed more than 10Gbps in Arria V Gz with standard soft PCS(SV soft PCS). The usual Arria V Gz transceiver with Soft PCS(standard) has been limited only till 9.9Gbps. I would like to know if this solution is applicable. Whether one device like Startix IP can be migrated to Arria??

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You do not need an over-ride, just instantiate the PHY in direct mode (no PCS) or use the 10G PCS. They both work fine.

Cheers,

Dave