Setup and initialization, Setting up the control module, Setup and initialization -6 – Altera JNEye User Manual
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Use the JNEye’s link optimization algorithm to find the optimal equalization settings for both the
transmitter and receiver. In this demonstration, you use the CTLE => FIR => DFE link optimization
method.
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The Link and Simulation Setting tab sets the global link parameters and simulation configurations.
Setup and Initialization
First, start JNEye. Input the following settings in the control module.
Related Information
The Link and Simulation Setting tab sets the global link parameters and simulation configurations.
Setting Up the Control Module
Link and Simulation Tab
Figure 3-5: Link and Simulation Setting
Set the following parameters in the Link and Simulation Setting tab:
• Data Rate: 8 (Gbps)
• Simulation Length: 65536 (Bits)
• Target BER: 10^ -12
• Test Pattern: PRBS-23
• Reference Clock: 100 (MHz)
• Link Optimization Method: CTLE => FIR & DFE
• FOM of Link Optimization: Area
• Compliance Mask: PCI-Express 8GT
• Project Name: Demo
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Setup and Initialization
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