The 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function User Guide introduces 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function and its usage.
The Altera 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function is a compact, high-performance IP core designed for physical layer coding in Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and other applications. It supports 8b/10b encoding and decoding, including cascaded operations and industry-compatible special character coding, ensuring a DC-balanced data stream with a maximum run length of 5.
| Maximum Frequency (Cyclone II) | 107 MHz (Encoder Off) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Frequency (Stratix II) | 68 MHz (Encoder Off) |
| Functionality | 8b/10b encoding and decoding |
The ordering code is IP-ED8B10B.
Yes, it supports cascaded encoding and decoding.
The generated stream has a maximum run length of 5.