Altera 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function - Manual (Page 11)

May 2011 Altera Corporation 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function User Guide
2. Getting Started
Design Flow
To evaluate the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore ® function using the OpenCore
Plus feature include these steps in your design flow:
1. Obtain and install the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function.
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For more information on installation and licensing, refer to “Installation
and Licensing” on page 1–4 .
2. Create a custom variation of the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function.
3. Implement the rest of your design using the design entry method of your choice.
4. Use the IP functional simulation model to verify the operation of your design.
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For more information on IP functional simulation models, refer to the
Simulating Altera IP in Third-Party Simulation Tools chapter in Volume 3 of
the Quartus II Handbook.
5. Use the Quartus II software to compile your design.
1 You can also generate an OpenCore Plus time-limited programming file,
which you can use to verify the operation of your design in hardware.
6. Purchase a license for the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function.
After you have purchased a license for the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore
Function, follow these additional steps:
1. Set up licensing.
2. Generate a programming file for the Altera ® device(s) on your board.
3. Program the Altera device(s) with the completed design.
8B10B Encoder /Decoder Walkthrough
This walkthrough shows you how to create an 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore
function using the MegaWizard interface and the Quartus II software. After
generating a custom variation of the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore function,
you can incorporate it into your overall project.
This walkthrough consists of the following steps:
■ Create a New Quartus II Project
■ Launch MegaWizard Plug-in Manager
■ Parameterize
■ Set Up Simulation