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14 years ago

Avalon-ST data width adapter

I'm trying to locate an existing Avalon-ST adapter that will throw away unused bits. Since I generate data from the Nios, I have a 32-bit fixed-width MM-to-ST FIFO. I only need 10 bits in my c...
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14 years ago

This may be true, but I'd prefer to have more direct control over the synthesis results. Maybe I just need more experience with the compiler before trusting it's output to do the right thing.

The Avalon-ST Data Format Adapter appears to do what I want. I just need to set the "Data Bits per Symbol" to 2 and the "Data Symbols per Beat" to 16 and 5 for input and output, respectively. Am I missing something, or is this a reasonable usage of the adapter component?