HardCopy IV Device Handbook, Volume 3: Transceivers is a document published by Altera Corporation in March 2012. It introduces the dynamic reconfiguration feature of HardCopy IV GX transceivers, which allows users to reconfigure different portions of the transceivers without powering down any part of the device.
The document details the HardCopy IV GX Dynamic Reconfiguration feature, which allows users to reconfigure portions of transceivers without powering down the device. This capability enables changes to PMA controls, functional blocks, and clock loops while maintaining operation of other channels and the core HCell fabric.
The guide covers the Dynamic Reconfiguration Controller Architecture, the interfaces provided by the Quartus II MegaWizard Plug-In Manager (ALTGX and ALTGX_RECONFIG), and various implementation modes. It also includes information on error indications, reconfiguration duration, and functional simulation.
| Controller Usage Limit | one controller per transceiver block |
|---|---|
| Reconfiguration Capability | without powering down any part of the device |
It allows reconfiguration of transceiver portions without powering down any part of the device.
No, you cannot use the controller to control multiple HardCopy IV devices or off-chip interfaces.