F-Tile Architecture and PMA and FEC Direct PHY IP User Guide

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Date 1/24/2024
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4.1. IP Parameters

Table 96.   F-Tile Reference and System PLL Clocks Intel® FPGA IP Parameters
Parameter Values Description
System PLL #0
Mode of system PLL Disabled Selects the mode of system PLL #0.
  • Disabled— system PLL not used. You must enable at least one system PLL.
  • ETHERNET_FREQ_ <output-freq>_<refclk-freq>—presets for Ethernet use cases. output_freq is the system PLL output frequency and refclk_freq is the system PLL reference clock frequency.
  • PCIE_FREQ_<output-freq>— presets for PCIe use cases. output_freq is the system PLL output frequency.
  • User configuration—manually configures output frequency of system PLL and selects one of the feasible reference clocks. For use in non PCIe use cases when other Ethernet presets do not meet requirement.
  • User PCIe-based configuration— manually configures output frequency of system PLL and selects one of the feasible reference clocks. For use in PCIe use cases when PCIe presets do not meet requirement.
The frequency number in the preset’s label are abbreviated; they are not full precise frequency. Refer to the table below for full frequency. The default value is ETHERNET_FREQ_805_156.
User configuration
User PCIe-based configuration
ETHERNET_FREQ_805_156
ETHERNET_FREQ_805_312
ETHERNET_FREQ_805_322 42.
ETHERNET_FREQ_830_156
ETHERNET_FREQ_830_312
PCIE_FREQ_1000
PCIE_FREQ_500
PCIE_FREQ_550
PCIE_FREQ_600
PCIE_FREQ_650
PCIE_FREQ_700
PCIE_FREQ_750
PCIE_FREQ_800
PCIE_FREQ_850
PCIE_FREQ_900
PCIE_FREQ_950
Refclk source Refclk #0 Selects the logical reference clock source for system PLL #0. The reference clock source can be shared with FGT PMA and other system PLLs. The default value is Refclk #0.
Refclk #1
Refclk #2
Refclk #3
Refclk #4
Refclk #5
Refclk #6
Refclk #7
Refclk #8
Refclk #9
Output frequency 31.25 to 1000 MHz Specifies the output frequency of the system PLL #0 in MHz. In background, the algorithm calculates the legal reference clock frequencies for that clock output frequency. For correct calculation, specify the exact frequency with decimal points. The default value is 805.6640625.
System PLL #1
Mode of system PLL Disabled Selects the mode of system PLL #1.
  • Disabled— system PLL not used. You must enable at least one system PLL.
  • ETHERNET_FREQ_ <output-freq>_<refclk-freq>—presets for Ethernet use cases. output_freq is the system PLL output frequency and refclk_freq is the system PLL reference clock frequency.
  • PCIE_FREQ_<output-freq>— presets for PCIe use cases. output_freq is the system PLL output frequency.
  • User configuration—manually configures output frequency of system PLL and selects one of the feasible reference clocks. For use in non PCIe use cases when other Ethernet presets do not meet requirement.
  • User PCIe-based configuration— manually configures output frequency of system PLL and selects one of the feasible reference clocks. For use in PCIe use cases when PCIe presets do not meet requirement.
The default value is Disabled.
User configuration
User PCIE-based configuration
ETHERNET_FREQ_805_156
ETHERNET_FREQ_805_312
ETHERNET_FREQ_805_322 42.
ETHERNET_FREQ_830_156
ETHERNET_FREQ_830_312
ETHERNET_FREQ_830_312
PCIE_FREQ_1000
PCIE_FREQ_500
PCIE_FREQ_550
PCIE_FREQ_600
PCIE_FREQ_650
PCIE_FREQ_700
PCIE_FREQ_750
PCIE_FREQ_800
PCIE_FREQ_850
PCIE_FREQ_900
PCIE_FREQ_950
Refclk source Refclk #0 Selects the logical reference clock source for system PLL #1. The reference clock source can be shared with FGT PMA and other system PLLs.
Refclk #1
Refclk #2
Refclk #3
Refclk #4
Refclk #5
Refclk #6
Refclk #7
Refclk #8
Refclk #9
Output frequency 31.25 to 1000 MHz Specifies the output frequency of the system PLL #1 in MHz. In background, the algorithm calculates the legal reference clock frequencies for that clock output frequency. For correct calculation, must specify the exact frequency with decimal points.
System PLL #2
Mode of system PLL Disabled Selects the mode of system PLL #2.
  • Disabled— system PLL not used.
  • ETHERNET_FREQ_ <output-freq>_<refclk-freq>—presets for Ethernet use cases. output_freq is the system PLL output frequency and refclk_freq is the system PLL reference clock frequency.
  • PCIE_FREQ_<output-freq>— presets for PCIe use cases. output_freq is the system PLL output frequency.
  • User configuration—manually configures output frequency of system PLL and selects one of the feasible reference clocks. For use in non PCIe use cases when other Ethernet presets do not meet requirement.
  • User PCIe-based configuration— manually configures output frequency of system PLL and selects one of the feasible reference clocks. For use in PCIe use cases when PCIe presets do not meet requirement.
The frequency number in the Preset’s label are abbreviated, they are not full precise frequency.
User configuration
User PCIE-based configuration
ETHERNET_FREQ_805_156
ETHERNET_FREQ_805_312
ETHERNET_FREQ_805_322 42.
ETHERNET_FREQ_830_156
ETHERNET_FREQ_830_312
ETHERNET_FREQ_830_312
PCIE_FREQ_1000
PCIE_FREQ_500
PCIE_FREQ_550
PCIE_FREQ_600
PCIE_FREQ_650
PCIE_FREQ_700
PCIE_FREQ_750
PCIE_FREQ_800
PCIE_FREQ_850
PCIE_FREQ_900
PCIE_FREQ_950
Refclk source Refclk #0 Selects the logical reference clock source for system PLL #2. The reference clock source can be shared with FGT PMA and other system PLLs.
Refclk #1
Refclk #2
Refclk #3
Refclk #4
Refclk #5
Refclk #6
Refclk #7
Refclk #8
Refclk #9
Output Frequency 31.25 to 1000 MHz Specifies the output frequency of the system PLL #2 in MHz. In background, the algorithm calculates the legal reference clock frequencies for that clock output frequency. For correct calculation, must specify the exact frequency with decimal points.
FHT Common PLL
Controller source Auto, CommonPLL A, CommonPLL B

If both common PLLs are enabled, this selection specifies the common PLL that drives the FHT microcontroller. The reference clock that drives this common PLL must be present and stable throughout F-tile operation.

FHT Common PLL A
Enable FHT Common PLL A On/Off Enable/Disable FHT common PLL A. When enabled, must provide FHT reference clock source and frequency. The default value is Off.
FHT refclk source FHT Refclk #0 Specifies the logical reference clock source for FHT common PLL A. The default value is FHT Refclk #0.
FHT Refclk #1
FHT Common PLL B
Enable FHT Common PLL B On/Off When enabled, must provide FHT reference clock source and frequency. The default value is Off.
FHT refclk source FHT Refclk #0 Specifies the logical reference clock source for FHT common PLL B. The default value is FHT Refclk #0.
FHT Refclk #1
Reference clock(s)
FGT/System PLL
Enable Refclk #0 for FGT PMA On/Off Enables logical reference clock #0 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #0 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #0 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA.
When reference clock #0 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, the parameter editor allows selection of calculated legal frequencies. The default value is 156.25 MHz. When you use the reference clock #0 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #0 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #0 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #0 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #0 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #0 is physically mapped to a local reference clock 43(FGT reference clock location 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

Enable Refclk #1 for FGT PMA On/Off Enables logical reference clock #1 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #1 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #1 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA
When reference clock #1 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, reference clock frequency changes to drop-down of calculated legal frequencies and user must select one from drop-down. The default value is Disabled. When you use the reference clock #1 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #1 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #1 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #1 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #1 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #1 is physically mapped to a local reference clock43 (FGT reference clock location 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

Enable Refclk #2 for FGT PMA On/Off Enable logical reference clock #2 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #2 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #2 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA
When reference clock #2 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, the parameter editor allows selection of calculated legal frequencies. The default value is Disabled. When you use the reference clock #2 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #2 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #2 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #2 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #2 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #2 is physically mapped to a local reference clock43 (FGT reference clock location 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

Enable Refclk #3 for FGT PMA On/Off Enable logical reference clock #3 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #3 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #3 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA
When reference clock #3 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, the parameter editor allows selection of calculated legal frequencies. The default value is Disabled. When you use the reference clock #3 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #3 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #3 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #3 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #3 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #3 is physically mapped to a local reference clock43 (FGT reference clock location 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

Enable Refclk #4 for FGT PMA On/Off Enable logical reference clock #4 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #4 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #4 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA.
When reference clock #4 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, , the parameter editor allows selection of calculated legal frequencies. The default value is Disabled. When you use the reference clock #4 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #4 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #4 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #4 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #4 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #4 is physically mapped to a local reference clock43 (FGT reference clock location 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

Enable Refclk #5 for FGT PMA On/Off Enable logical reference clock #5 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #5 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #5 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA.
When reference clock #5 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, , the parameter editor allows selection of calculated legal frequencies. The default value is Disabled. When you use the reference clock #5 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #5 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #5 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #5 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #5 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #5 is physically mapped to a local reference clock43 (FGT reference clock location 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

Enable Refclk #6 for FGT PMA On/Off Enable logical reference clock #6 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #6 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #6 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA.
When reference clock #6 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, , the parameter editor allows selection of calculated legal frequencies. The default value is Disabled. When you use the reference clock #6 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #6 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #6 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #6 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #6 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #6 is physically mapped to a local reference clock43 (FGT reference clock location 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

Enable Refclk #7 for FGT PMA On/Off Enable logical reference clock #7 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #7 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #7 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA.
When reference clock #7 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, the parameter editor allows selection of calculated legal frequencies. The default value is Disabled. When you use the reference clock #7 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #7 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #7 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #7 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #7 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #7 is physically mapped to a local reference clock43 (FGT reference clock location 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

Enable Refclk #8 for FGT PMA On/Off Enable logical reference clock #8 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #8 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #8 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA.
When reference clock #8 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, the parameter editor allows selection of calculated legal frequencies. . The default value is Disabled. When you use the reference clock #8 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #8 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #8 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #8 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #8 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #8 is physically mapped to a local reference clock43 (FGT reference clock locations 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

Enable Refclk #9 for FGT PMA On/Off Enable logical reference clock #9 for FGT PMA. This reference clock can also be shared by system PLL. The default value is Off.
Refclk frequency #9 25 to 380 MHz Specifies the reference clock #9 frequency. Range is:
  • 25 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for FGT PMA. (If using HDMI protocol, use only 25 – 100 MHz)
  • 100 – 380 MHz when reference clock is configured for System PLL or shared with system PLL and FGT PMA.
When reference clock #9 is shared between FGT PMA and system PLL, the parameter editor allows selection of calculated legal frequencies. The default value is Disabled. When you use the reference clock #9 only for the FGT PMA, the frequency value can be set to 0.0 MHz to define a variable reference clock.
Refclk #9 is active at and after device configuration On/Off

When On, you must provide the reference clock #9 which is free running and stable at and after device programming time.

When Off, the reference clock can be inactive at device programming time, or can go down during device operation.

The default value is On.
Export Refclk #9 for use in user logic On/Off

Allows FGT reference clock #9 to be used in user logic. When FGT reference clock #9 is physically mapped to a local reference clock43 (FGT reference clock location 8 or 9), it cannot be used in user logic, and you must set it to Off. The default value is Off.

FGT CDR Clock-out(s)
Enable FGT CDR Output #0 On/Off Enables logical FGT CDR clock output #0. This must be enabled to configure FGT reference clock as a CDR clock output. The default value is Off.
Enable FGT CDR Output #1 On/Off Enables logical FGT CDR clock output #1. This must be enabled to configure FGT reference clock as a CDR clock output. The default value is Off.
FHT Reference clock(s)
FHT Refclk frequency #0 100 to 200 MHz Specifies the FHT reference clock #0 frequency in MHz.
FHT Refclk frequency #1 100 to 200 MHz Specifies the FHT reference clock #1 frequency in MHz.
42 This mode is not currently supported
43 Refer to FGT and System PLL Reference Clock Network for more details about the local reference clock.