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October 2007
Stratix II GX Device Handbook, Volume 2
Stratix II GX Transceiver Block Overview
Clock Multiplier Unit
Each gigabit transceiver block has a clock multiplier unit (CMU) to
provide clocking flexibility and support a range of incoming data
streams. Each CMU contains two transmitter phase-locked loops (PLLs)
that generate the required clock frequencies based upon the synthesis of
an input reference clock. Each transmitter PLL supports multiplication
factors to allow the use of various input clock frequencies. Both
transmitter PLLs are identical and support data ranges from 600 Mbps to
6.375 Gbps. However, each PLL can be configured to support different
data rates. Each transmitter PLL drives up to four channels. In PIPE x8
mode, the transmitter PLL of the master transceiver block drives all
eight channels. This CMU block is active in both single- and
double-width modes and is powered down when not in use.
Phase Compensation FIFO Buffer
The transmitter data path has a dedicated phase compensation FIFO
buffer that decouples phase variations between the FPGA and transceiver
clock domains. This block is active in both single- and double-width
modes and cannot be bypassed.
Byte Serializer
The byte serializer allows the programmable logic device (PLD) to run at
half the rate of the transmit data path to allow the core to run at a lower
frequency. Without the byte serializer, at the maximum data rate of
6.375 Gbps with a 20-bit serialization factor, the PLD-transceiver interface
needs to run at 318.75 MHz. The PLD-transceiver interface can run at a
maximum frequency of 250 MHz. With the byte serializer, the
PLD-transceiver interface needs to run at 159.375 MHz. This block is
available in both single- and double-width modes. In single-width mode,
the PLD interface is either 16 or 20 bits when the byte serializer used. In
double-width mode, using the byte serializer creates a PLD interface of
32 bits or 40 bits, depending on the serialization factor.
8B/10B Encoder
Many protocols use 8B/10B encoding. Stratix II GX devices have two
dedicated 8B/10B encoders in each transmitter channel. This encoding
technique ensures sufficient data transitions and a DC-balanced stream
within the data signal for successful data recovery at the receiver. This
block is available in single- and double-width modes. In single-width
mode, one of the 8B/10B encoders is active. In double-width mode, both
8B/10B encoders are active and operate in a cascade mode. The 8B/10B
encoder follows the IEEE 802.3 1998 edition standard for 8B/10B
encoding.
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