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Altera Stratix User Manual

Altera Stratix
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Stratix Device Handbook, Volume 2
S5V2-3.5

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Altera Stratix Specifications

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BrandAltera
ModelStratix
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section I. Clock Management

Chapter 1. General-Purpose PLLs in Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Introduces PLLs, their types (enhanced and fast), and features for clock management.

Section II. Memory

Chapter 2. TriMatrix Embedded Memory Blocks in Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Details TriMatrix memory structures, sizes (M512, M4K, M-RAM), configurations, and features.

Chapter 3. External Memory Interfaces in Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Covers external memory standards like DDR SDRAM, RLDRAM II, QDR SRAM, and ZBT SRAM.

Section III. I/O Standards

Chapter 4. Selectable I/O Standards in Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Discusses various industry I/O standards and guidelines for their use in Stratix/Stratix GX devices.

Chapter 5. High-Speed Differential I/O Interfaces in Stratix Devices

Details Stratix high-speed differential I/O capabilities, SERDES, and related standards.

Hot Socketing

I/O Pad Placement Guidelines

I/O Pad Placement Guidelines

Provides guidelines for programmable I/O standards and essential information for system design.

Section IV. Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Chapter 6. DSP Blocks in Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Information for design and optimization of DSP functions and arithmetic operations in on-chip DSP blocks.

Chapter 7. Implementing High Performance DSP Functions in Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Describes implementation of high-performance DSP functions using Stratix/Stratix GX DSP blocks.

DSP Block Overview

DSP Block Overview

Details the two columns of DSP blocks in Stratix/Stratix GX devices, configurable for multipliers.

Architecture

Lists the elements of the DSP block: multiplier, adder/subtractor/accumulator, summation, etc.

Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Filters

Basic FIR Filter Implementation

Describes implementing basic FIR filters using dedicated DSP blocks with integrated multipliers and adders.

Time-Domain Multiplexed FIR Filters

TDM Filter Implementation

Details TDM FIR filter implementation using multiplier-adder mode and shift registers.

Polyphase FIR Interpolation Filters

Polyphase Interpolation Filter Implementation

Describes implementing polyphase interpolation filters using Stratix/Stratix GX DSP blocks and multiplexers.

Polyphase FIR Decimation Filters

Polyphase Decimation Filter Implementation

Discusses polyphase implementation of decimation filters to reduce computational requirements.

Complex FIR Filter

Complex FIR Filter Implementation

Explains implementation of complex FIR filters using two-multiplier adder mode in DSP blocks.

Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) Filters

Basic IIR Filters

Describes basic IIR filter implementation using cascaded second order blocks or biquads.

Basic IIR Filter Implementation

Explains implementing basic IIR filters using multiplier blocks, adders, and delay elements in DSP blocks.

Matrix Manipulation

Matrix Manipulation

Discusses DSP's reliance on matrix manipulation for transforming digital signals.

Arithmetic Functions

Conclusion

Conclusion

Summarizes Stratix/Stratix GX devices extending APEX features for SOPC solutions and enhancing design flexibility.

Section V. IP & Design Considerations

Chapter 8. Implementing 10-Gigabit Ethernet Using Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Discusses IP functions offered by Altera for Stratix devices, focusing on 10-Gigabit Ethernet.

Chapter 9. Implementing SFI-4 in Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Provides documentation on IP functions for Stratix/Stratix GX devices, focusing on SFI-4 interface.

Interfaces

General Architecture

General Architecture

Highlights new features and architectural enhancements in Stratix/Stratix GX devices over APEX II/20K.

TriMatrix Memory

TriMatrix Memory

Describes TriMatrix memory with three different block sizes (M512, M4K, M-RAM) and features.

DSP Block

DSP Block

Describes Stratix/Stratix GX DSP blocks outperforming LE-based implementations, with configurable multipliers.

PLLs & Clock Networks

PLLs

Highlights Stratix/Stratix GX PLL enhancements over APEX II/APEX 20K PLLs, including new features.

I/O Structure

High-Speed Differential I/O Standards

Discusses support for high-speed differential interfaces up to 840 Mbps using fast PLLs and SERDES.

Configuration

JTAG Instruction Support

Section VI. System Configuration & Upgrades

Chapter 11. Configuring Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Provides configuration and remote system upgrade information for Stratix devices.

Chapter 12. Remote System Configuration with Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Discusses remote system configuration and interfacing with enhanced configuration devices.

Device Configuration Overview

Device Configuration Overview

Describes how FPGAs store configuration data in SRAM cells and the device states during operation.

Configuration File Size

Configuration Schemes

FPP Configuration

Discusses parallel configuration for faster configuration times and byte-wide data transfer.

Remote System Configuration with Stratix & Stratix GX Devices

Remote Configuration Operation

Explains the three major parts of remote system configuration: data reception, storage, and device updating.

Quartus II Software Support

Additionally, the remote configuration mode requires you to either instantiate

Section VII. PCB Layout Guidelines

Chapter 13. Package Information for Stratix Devices

Provides package information for Altera Stratix devices, including cross reference and package outlines.

Chapter 14. Designing with 1.5-V Devices

Provides guidelines for designing with Stratix/Cyclone devices using 1.5-V operating voltage.

Device & Package Cross Reference

Thermal Resistance

Designing with 1.5-V Devices

Introduction

Introduces Cyclone FPGA family for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications using 1.5-V operating voltage.

Using MultiVolt I/O Pins

Voltage Regulators

Voltage Regulators

Explains generating 1.5-V supply using voltage regulators and their importance for low-power applications.

Selecting Voltage Regulators

Selecting Voltage Regulators

Provides a checklist to help select the proper regulator based on design requirements and parameters.

1.5-V Regulator Application Examples

1.5-V Regulator Application Examples

Shows process for selecting voltage regulators for Cyclone devices based on power consumption.

Board Layout

Conclusion

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