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Chapter 1: Arria V GZ Datasheet
Recommended Speed Grades
Arria V GZ Hard IP for PCI Express
November 2012
Altera Corporation
Table 1–7
lists the recommended speed grades for the Avalon-MM interface.
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For details on installation, refer to the
Altera Software Installation and Licensing Manual
Table 1–7. Arria V GZ Recommended Speed Grades for All Avalon-MM Widths and Frequencies
Lane Rate
Link Width
Interface Width
Application
Clock
Frequency (MHz)
Recommended
Speed Grades
Gen1
×1
64 bits
62.5
(1)
, 125
–1, –2, –3, –4
×2
64 bits
125
–1, –2, –3, –4
×4
64 bits
125
–1, –2, –3, –4
×8
64 bits
250
–1, –2, –3
×8
128 Bits
125
–1, –2, –3, –4
Gen2
×1
64 bits
62.5, 125
–1, –2, –3, –4
×2
64 bits
125
–1, –2, –3
×4
128 bits
125
–1, –2, –3, –4
×8
128 bits
250
–1, –2, –3
Gen3
×1
64 bits
125
–1, –2, –3, –4
×2
64 bits
250
–1, –2, –3
×2
128 bits
125
–1, –2, –3
×4
128 bits
250
–1, –2, –3
Notes to
Table 1–7
:
(1) This is a power-saving mode of operation.
(2) The -4 speed grade is also possible for this configuration; however, it requires significant effort by the end user to
close timing.