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1.2. PCS Architecture
The GZ has three types of PCS blocks: standard PCS block, a 10G PCS block, and a PCIe Gen3 PCS block.
The GX, SX, GT, and ST devices have only one type of PCS block, which is similar to the GZ standard PCS block, except for the data rate support. The GX and GT PCS supports up to 6.5536 Gbps while the GZ PCS supports up to 9.8 Gbps. The 10G PCS of the GZ supports 12.5 Gbps, and the PCIe Gen3 PCS supports the PCIe Gen3 Base specification.
Arria V GZ transceiver PCS blocks fully support data rates up to 12.5 Gbps You have the option to bypass the PCS using the PMA direct mode.
Parameter | Single-Width | Double-Width |
---|---|---|
PMA–PCS Interface Width | 8 or 10 bit | 16 or 20 bit |
FPGA Fabric–Transceiver Interface Width | 8 or 10 bit 16 or 20 bit 5 |
16 or 20 bit 32 or 40 bit 5 |
Supported configurations | PCIe Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3 XAUI Custom |
Custom |
Data rate range in a custom configuration | 0.6 to 3.75 Gbps | 1.0 to 11 Gbps |
Section Content
Transmitter PCS Datapath for Arria V GX, SX, GT, and ST Devices and Arria V GZ Standard PCS
Receiver PCS Datapath for Arria V GX, SX, GT, and ST Devices and Arria V GZ Standard PCS
10G PCS Architecture for Arria V GZ Devices
PCIe Gen3 PCS Architecture