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1.5.2.3. Encoder
The PCIe Gen3 base specification defines that the data packets have to be scrambled and descrambled, whereas the Ordered Set packets (except the first symbol of TS1 and TS2 Ordered Set) do not have to be scrambled or descrambled. The Encoder/Decoder continuously checks the header and payload of the packet and generates a signal to enable the scrambler/descrambler based upon whether the payload is an ordered set or a data packet. It also generates a signal to reset the scrambler/descrambler to the initial seed value if an Electrical Idle Exit Ordered Set or a Fast Training Sequence Ordered Set is received or transmitted. In addition, the encoder/decoder logic monitors the Ordered Set and the header for invalid values, and generates an error flag if they do.