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SIM_VERSION
The SIM_VERSION attribute selects the simulation version to match different steppings of
silicon. The default for this attribute is 1.0.
SIM_TX_ELEC_IDLE_LEVEL
The SIM_TX_ELEC_IDLE_LEVEL attribute sets the value of the transceiver’s differential
transmitter output pair TXN and TXP during simulation of electrical idle. This attribute
can be set to 0, 1, x, or z. The default for this attribute is x.
Implementation
Functional Description
This section provides the information needed to map Virtex-6 FPGA GTX transceivers
instantiated in a design to device resources, including:
• The location of the GTX transceiver on the available device and package
combinations.
• The pad numbers of external signals associated with each GTX transceiver.
• How GTX transceiver and clocking resources instantiated in a design are mapped to
available locations with a user constraints file (UCF).
It is a common practice to define the location of GTX transceivers early in the design
process to ensure correct usage of clock resources and to facilitate signal integrity analysis
during board design. The implementation flow facilitates this practice through the use of
location constraints in the UCF.
While this section describes how to instantiate GTX clocking components, the details of the
different GTX transceiver clocking options are discussed in Reference Clock Selection,
page 102.
The position of the GTX transceiver is specified by an XY coordinate system that describes
the column number and its relative position within that column. In current members of the
Virtex-6 family, all GTX transceivers are located in a single column along one side of the
die.
The transceiver with the coordinates “X0Y0” is for a given device/package combination
always located at the lowest position of the lowest available bank. For the combination of
a package with a large pin count (for example, 1759) and a smaller device (for example,
XC6VLX240T), transceivers at higher or lower banks are not available.
There are two ways to create a UCF for designs that utilize the GTX transceiver. The
preferred method is to use the Virtex-6 FPGA GTX Transceiver Wizard (see Virtex-6 FPGA
GTX Transceiver Wizard, page 36). The Wizard automatically generates UCF templates
that configure the transceivers and contain placeholders for GTX placement information.
The UCFs generated by the Wizard can then be edited to customize operating parameters
and placement information for the application.
The second approach is to create the UCF by hand. When using this approach, the designer
must enter both configuration attributes that control transceiver operation as well as tile
location parameters. Care must be taken to ensure that all of the parameters needed to
configure the GTX transceiver are correctly entered.
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Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA Specifications

General

Technology	40nm
Clock Data Recovery (CDR)	Integrated
Logic Cells	Up to 760, 000
I/O Pins	Up to 1200
Transceiver Features	Pre-emphasis, equalization
Transceiver Protocol Support	PCIe, SATA, Ethernet, CPRI, OBSAI, Serial RapidIO
Power Consumption	Varies by model and configuration
Transceiver Type	Multi-Gigabit Transceivers (RocketIO GTP/GTX)

Summary

Preface: About This Guide

Guide Contents

Lists the chapters and appendices included in this manual.

Additional Documentation

Provides links to other Xilinx documents for further information.

Chapter 1: Transceiver and Tool Overview

Overview

Introduces the Virtex-6 FPGA GTX transceiver and its features.

Port and Attribute Summary

Summarizes GTX ports and attributes, grouped by functionality.

Simulation

Explains prerequisites and setup for simulating GTX transceiver designs.

Implementation

Details mapping GTX transceivers to device resources and UCF creation.

Chapter 2: Shared Transceiver Features

Reference Clock Input Structure

Describes the structure and ports for reference clock inputs.

Reference Clock Selection

Explains how to select and route reference clocks for GTX transceivers.

PLL

Details the Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) architecture and its settings.

Power Down

Describes the various power-down modes and capabilities of the GTX transceiver.

Loopback

Explains loopback modes for testing the transceiver datapath.

ACJTAG

Covers the ACJTAG interface support for GTX transceivers.

Dynamic Reconfiguration Port

Explains the DRP for dynamic parameter changes in GTXE1 primitive.

Chapter 3: Transmitter

TX Overview

Introduces the functional blocks and key elements of the GTX transmitter.

FPGA TX Interface

Describes the gateway for transmitting data to the GTX transceiver.

TX Initialization

Details the procedures for resetting and initializing the GTX TX.

TX 8B/10B Encoder

Explains the 8B/10B encoding scheme used for outgoing data.

TX Gearbox

Describes support for 64B/66B and 64B/67B encoding for high-speed protocols.

TX Buffer

Explains the TX buffer's role in resolving phase differences between domains.

TX Buffer Bypass

Covers the advanced feature of bypassing the TX buffer for reduced latency.

TX Pattern Generator

Details the PRBS and other patterns for testing signal integrity.

TX Oversampling

Explains the built-in 5X oversampling feature for serial rates.

TX Polarity Control

Describes the function to invert outgoing data polarity before transmission.

TX Fabric Clock Output Control

Details the serial and parallel clock divider control for TX fabric clocks.

TX Configurable Driver

Explains the high-speed current-mode differential output buffer features.

TX Receiver Detect Support for PCI Express Designs

Describes the feature for detecting receiver presence on a link.

TX Out-of-Band Signaling

Covers support for SATA/SAS OOB sequences and PCI Express beaconing.

Chapter 4: Receiver

RX Overview

Introduces the functional blocks and key elements of the GTX receiver.

RX Analog Front End

Describes the high-speed current-mode input differential buffer.

RX Out-of-Band Signaling

Covers support for decoding SATA/SAS OOB sequences and PCI Express beacons.

RX Equalizer

Explains the circuit for compensating high-frequency losses in the channel.

RX CDR

Details the Clock Data Recovery circuit for extracting clock and data.

RX Fabric Clock Output Control

Covers serial and parallel clock divider control for RX fabric clocks.

RX Margin Analysis

Discusses methods for determining link quality via eye diagrams.

RX Polarity Control

Describes the function to invert incoming data polarity.

RX Oversampling

Explains the built-in 5X oversampling for low serial rates.

RX Pattern Checker

Details the built-in PRBS checker for testing channel signal integrity.

RX Byte and Word Alignment

Explains the process of aligning serial data to byte boundaries.

RX Loss-of-Sync State Machine

Describes the state machine for detecting channel malfunction.

RX 8B/10B Decoder

Explains the decoder for RX data, indicating errors and control sequences.

RX Buffer Bypass

Covers the advanced feature of bypassing the RX elastic buffer for low latency.

RX Elastic Buffer

Explains the buffer for resolving clock domain differences.

RX Clock Correction

Details the circuit for tolerating frequency differences between clock domains.

RX Channel Bonding

Describes using the RX elastic buffer to cancel skew between lanes.

RX Gearbox

Describes support for 64B/66B and 64B/67B encoding for high-speed protocols.

RX Initialization

Details the procedures for resetting and initializing the GTX RX.

FPGA RX Interface

Describes the interface for receiving RX data from the GTX RX.

Chapter 5: Board Design Guidelines

Overview

Discusses implementing GTX transceivers on a PCB for optimal performance.

Pin Description and Design Guidelines

Describes GTX transceiver pins and provides design guidelines.

Termination Resistor Calibration Circuit

Explains the circuit for calibrating termination resistors.

Analog Power Supply Pins

Details the MGTAVCC and MGTAVTT analog power supply pins.

Reference Clock

Focuses on the selection criteria for reference clock sources.

Power Supply Distribution Network

Discusses issues regarding power supply implementation on the PCB.

Crosstalk

Explains how crosstalk degrades GTX transceiver performance and how to avoid it.

SelectIO Usage Guidelines

Provides guidelines for SelectIO interface usage to minimize GTX impact.