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1.1. Architecture Overview
The embedded high-speed clock networks in Cyclone V devices provide dedicated clocking connectivity for the transceivers. You can also use the fractional phase-locked loop (fPLL) between the PMA and PCS to clock the transceivers.
The embedded PCIe hard intellectual property (IP) of Cyclone V devices implements the following PCIe protocol stacks:
- Physical interface/media access control (PHY/MAC) layer
- Data link layer
- Transaction layer
The embedded hard IP saves significant FPGA resources, reduces design risks, and reduces the time required to achieve timing closure. The hard IP complies with the PCIe Base Specification 2.0 for Gen1 and Gen2 signaling data rates.