Configuration Schemes
You can load the configuration data for a Stratix II GX device with one of five configuration schemes (refer to Table3–4), chosen on the basis of the target application. You can use a configuration device, intelligent controller, or the JTAG port to configure a Stratix II GX device. A
configuration device can automatically configure a Stratix II GX device at system power-up.
Multiple Stratix II GX devices can be configured in any of the five
configuration schemes by connecting the configuration enable (nCE) and configuration enable output (nCEO) pins on each device. Stratix II GX FPGAs offer the following:
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Configuration data decompression to reduce configuration filestorage
Design security using configuration data encryption to protectdesigns
Remote system upgrades for remotely updating Stratix II GX designs
Table3–4 summarizes which configuration features can be used in each configuration scheme.
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Refer to the Configuring Stratix II & Stratix II GX Devices chapter in
volume 2 of the StratixIIGX Device Handbook for more information about configuration schemes in Stratix II GX devices.
Table3–4.StratixII GX Configuration Features(Part 1 of2)Configuration Scheme
FPPAS
Configuration Method
MAX II device or microprocessor and flash device
Enhanced configuration deviceSerial configuration device
MAX II device or microprocessor and flash device
Design SecurityDecompression
v (1)
v (1)v (2)
vvvv
vvvv
Remote System Upgrade
vvv (3)vvv
PS
Enhanced configuration deviceDownload cable (4)
PPA
MAX II device or microprocessor and flash device
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Temperature Sensing Diode (TSD)
considerable flexibility for frequency synthesis, allowing real-time variation of the PLL frequency and delay. The rest of the device is functional while reconfiguring the PLL.
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See the PLLs in Stratix II & StratixIIGX Devices chapter in volume 2 of the Stratix II GX Device Handbook for more information on Stratix II GX PLLs.
Stratix II GX devices include a diode-connected transistor for use as a temperature sensor in power management. This diode is used with an external digital thermometer device. These devices steer bias current through the Stratix II GX diode, measuring forward voltage and converting this reading to temperature in the form of an 8-bit signed number (7 bits plus 1 sign bit). The external device’s output represents the junction temperature of the Stratix II GX device and can be used for intelligent power management.
The diode requires two pins (tempdiodep and tempdioden) on the Stratix II GX device to connect to the external temperature-sensing device, as shown in Figure3–1. The temperature sensing diode is a
passive element and therefore can be used before the Stratix II GX device is powered.
Figure3–1.External Temperature-Sensing Diode
Stratix II GX DeviceTemperature-Sensing DeviceTemperature Sensing Diode (TSD)
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DC and Switching Characteristics
Table4–3.StratixIIGX Device Recommended Operating Conditions(Part 2 of2)Symbol
TJ
Note(1)Maximum
85100
Parameter
Operating junction temperature
Conditions
For commercial useFor industrial use
Minimum
0–40
Unit
CC
Notes to Table4–3:(1)(2)
Supply voltage specifications apply to voltage readings taken at the device pins, not at the power supply.
During transitions, the inputs may overshoot to the voltage shown in Table4–2 based upon the input duty cycle. The DC case is equivalent to 100% duty cycle. During transitions, the inputs may undershoot to –2.0 V for input currents less than 100mA and periods shorter than 20ns.
Maximum VCC rise time is 100ms, and VCC must rise monotonically from ground to VCC.
VCCPD must ramp-up from 0 V to 3.3 V within 100 μs to 100ms. If VCCPD is not ramped up within this specifiedtime, the StratixIIGX device will not configure successfully. If the system does not allow for a VCCPD ramp-up time of 100ms or less, hold nCONFIG low until all power supplies are reliable.
All pins, including dedicated inputs, clock, I/O, and JTAG pins, may be driven before VCCINT, VCCPD, and VCCIOare powered.
VCCIO maximum and minimum conditions for PCI and PCI-X are shown in parentheses.
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Transceiver Block Characteristics
Tables4–4 through 4–6 contain transceiver block specifications.
Table4–4.StratixIIGX Transceiver Block Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
VCCAVCCPVCCRVCCTVCCT_BVCCLVCCH_B
Note to Table4–4:(1)
The device can tolerate prolonged operation at this absolute maximum, as long as the maximum specification is not violated.
Note(1)
MinimumMaximum
–0.5–0.5–0.5–0.5–0.5–0.5–0.5
4.61.81.81.81.81.82.4
Parameter
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply Voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Conditions
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrial
Units
VVVVVVV
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Table4–5.StratixIIGX Transceiver Block Operating ConditionsSymbol
VCCAVCCPVCCRVCCTVCCT_BVCCLVCCH_B (2)RREF (1)
Parameter
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Transceiver block supply voltage
Reference resistor
Conditions
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrial
Minimum
3.1351.151.151.151.151.151.151.4252000 –1%
Typical
3.31.21.21.21.21.21.21.52000
Maximum
3.4651.251.251.251.251.251.251.5752000 +1%
Units
VVVVVVVVΩ
Notes to Table4–5:(1)(2)
The DC signal on this pin must be as clean as possible. Ensure that no noise is coupled to this pin.Refer to the Stratix II GX Device Handbook, volume 2, for more information.
Table4–6.Stratix II GX Transceiver Block AC Specification(Part 1 of6)
-3 Speed Commercial
Speed GradeMin
Reference clockInput
frequency from REFCLK inputInput
frequency from PLD inputInput clock jitter
Absolute VMAX for a REFCLK pin (12)
50
-622.08
50 -622.08
50 -622.08
MHz
Symbol /
Description
Conditions
-4 Speed Commercialand Industrial Speed
GradeMin
Typ
Max
-5 Speed Commercial
Speed GradeMin
Typ
Max
Unit
TypMax
50-32550-32550-325MHz
Refer to Table4–20 on page4–36 for the input jitter specifications for the reference clock.
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