This document introduces the features and usage methods of Altera Cyclone IV GX Transceiver Starter Kit.
The Cyclone IV GX Transceiver Starter Kit is a design environment that includes a starter board based on the Cyclone IV GX EP4CGX15 FPGA, a power supply and cables, and Altera software available for download.
The user guide covers inspecting kit contents, installing Quartus II Web Edition and the kit installer, setting up and powering the board, using the Board Update Portal, running the Board Test System, and programming flash memory.
| FPGA | Cyclone IV GX EP4CGX15 FPGA |
|---|---|
| Transceiver I/O test rate | up to 2.5 Gbps |
| Board compliance | PCI-SIG-compliant |
The board is a development platform for designs running on the Cyclone IV GX EP4CGX15 FPGA.
The kit allows testing signal quality of the FPGA transceiver I/Os up to 2.5 Gbps.
The kit uses the license-free Quartus II Web Edition software, which includes the Quartus II software, MegaCore IP Library, and Nios II Embedded Design Suite.
It includes the MAX II device in the JTAG chain.