Are there any known issues with Intel® Stratix® V GX transceiver channel numbering in the Quartus® II software versions 12.0, 12.0sp1, 12.0sp2 Chip Planner?

Description

Yes, there is a known issue with Stratix® V GX transceiver channel numbering in the Quartus® II software versions 12.0, 12.0sp1, and 12.0sp2 Chip Planner.

The chip planner incorrectly reports the transceiver channel numbering as CH0, CH0, CH1, CH1, CH2, and CH2… on the right-hand side of the device.

Resolution

The correct channel numbering should be CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 and CH5.