Stratix V Device Handbook: Volume 2: Transceivers

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Date 11/23/2021
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1.4.2.6. Disparity Generator

Note: The disparity generator is used only in Interlaken configurations.

The disparity generator block conforms to the Interlaken protocol specification and provides a DC-balanced data output. The disparity generator receives data from the scrambler and inverts the running disparity to stay within the ±96-bit boundary. To ensure this running disparity requirement, the disparity generator inverts bits [63:0] and sets bit [66] to indicate the inversion.

Table 12.  Interpretation of the MSB in the 67-Bit Payload for Stratix V Devices
MSB Interpretation
0 Bits [63:0] are not inverted; the disparity generator processes the word without modification
1 Bits [63:0] are inverted; the disparity generator inverts the word before processing it