User guide
3–6 Chapter 3: 10GBASE-R PHY IP Core
Parameter Settings
Altera Transceiver PHY IP Core March 2012 Altera Corporation
User Guide
Stratix V Devices
You specify the analog parameters for Stratix V devices using the Quartus II 
Assignment Editor, the Pin Planner, or through the Quartus II Settings File (.qsf). The 
default values for analog options fall into three categories:
■ Global— These parameters have default values that are independent of other 
parameter settings. 
■ Computed—These parameters have an initial default value that is recomputed 
based on other parameter settings. 
■ Proxy—These parameters have default values that are place holders. The 
Quartus II software selects these initial default values based on your design; 
however, Altera recommends that you replace these defaults with values that 
match your electrical board specification. 
Pre-emphasis pre-tap setting 0–7 Sets the amount of pre-emphasis on the TX buffer.
Invert the pre-emphasis pre-tap 
polarity setting
On 
Off
Determines whether or not the pre-emphasis control signal for the 
pre-tap is inverted. If you turn this option on, the pre-emphasis 
control signal is inverted. 
Pre-emphasis first post-tap 
setting
0–15 Sets the amount of pre-emphasis for the 1st post-tap. 
Pre-emphasis second post-t ap 
setting
0–7 Sets the amount of pre-emphasis for the 2nd post-tap.
Invert the pre-emphasis second 
post-tap polarity 
On 
Off
Determines whether or not the pre-emphasis control signal for the 
second post-tap is inverted. If you turn this option on, the 
pre-emphasis control signa is inverted. 
Receiver common mode voltage
Tri-State
0.82V
1.1v
Specifies the RX common mode voltage.
Receiver
 termination resistance
OCT_85_OHMS 
OCT_100_OHMS 
OCT_120_OHMS 
OCT_150_OHMS
Indicates the value of the termination resistor for the receiver. 
Receiver DC 
0–4
Sets the equalization DC gain using one of the following settings:
■ 0–0 dB
■ 1–3 dB
■ 2–6 dB
■ 3–9 dB
■ 4–12 dB
 Receiver static equalizer setting: 0–15
This option sets the equalizer control settings. The equalizer uses a 
pass band filter. Specifying a low value passes low frequencies. 
Specifying a high value passes high frequencies. 
Table 3–6. PMA Analog Options (Part 2 of 2)
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