Describes the features, usage and precautions of the Altera Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) MegaCore Function.
This document is the user guide for the Altera Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) MegaCore function, which implements a receiver or transmitter for digital video broadcast asynchronous serial interface (DVB-ASI). It supports transporting MPEG-2 packets over copper-based cables or optical networks at 270 Mbps, as defined by the DVB-ASI specification EN 50083-9.
| Data Rate | 270 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Specification Standard | EN 50083-9 |
| Document Version | 10.1 |
It implements a receiver or transmitter digital video broadcast asynchronous serial interface (DVB-ASI) that transports MPEG-2 packets.
The function provides final or preliminary support for Arria, Cyclone, and Stratix device families.
It is part of the MegaCore IP Library, distributed with the Quartus II software and downloadable from the Altera website.