AN 822: Intel® FPGA Configuration Device Migration Guideline

ID 683340
Date 4/29/2020
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1.5.1.5. Trace Propagation Delay Recommendation For DCLK Running at a 100-MHz Operation

The following trace propagation delay recommendations are applicable when the EPCQ-A device is used.
  • For –6 speed grade, the Cyclone® V FPGA tDH specification is 2.5ns.
    • The total propagation delay for the DCLK and DATA must be within the following range: 1.0ns < delay for DCLK + DATA < 2.5ns
    • Assuming the DCLK and DATA traces have the same length, the DCLK and DATA delay must be within the following range: 0.5ns < delay for DCLK + DATA < 1.25ns
  • For –7 and –8 speed grades, the Cyclone® V FPGA tDH specification is 2.9ns.
    • The total propagation delay for the DCLK and DATA must be within the following range: 1.4ns < delay for DCLK + DATA < 2.5ns
    • Assuming the DCLK and DATA traces have the same length, the DCLK and DATA delay must be within the following range: 0.7ns < delay for DCLK + DATA < 1.25ns
  • You must perform IBIS or link simulation to ensure the signal quality is good.