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can be LVTTL input while LVDS output using PLL?

Altera_Forum
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The input clock of PLL is LVTTL and PLL LVDS output in enhanced mode as pic posted above. 

http://photos.i.cn.yahoo.com/04400327037/2bdc/9e75.jpg/ (http://photos.i.cn.yahoo.com/04400327037/2bdc/9e75.jpg/

I configure the bank of PLL output as LVDS and set OCT in diffierents mode. Can be work and how to chose the minimus drive strength? 

BTW: the FPGA chip is Stratix II family and quaturs ACCEPT by the design specification
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Altera_Forum
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Hello, 

 

Also this file isn't accessible to me. Generally, LVDS outputs have a fixed drive strength and no optional terminations, when using LVDS capable outputs, I think. (You don't tell the used FPGA family).  

 

There has been an issue when using single ended clock input with differential outputs of a PLL, it has been discussed of few months ago. Quartus place&route didn't accept it. This is a bug to my opinion, but I don't know if changes to Quartus have been applied and if all FPGA families are affected. In one case, explicite instantiation of a clock control block could help.  

 

I believe, that the answer to your question is yes, by specification. If you don't find a way to make Quartus accept this combination, ask Altera support how to. 

 

Regards, 

Frank
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Altera_Forum
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Thanks FvM. 

The FPGA chip family is stratix II and the quartus DO accept the specification. 

The pic URL posted as: 

http://photos.i.cn.yahoo.com/04400327037/2bdc/9e75.jpg/ (http://photos.i.cn.yahoo.com/04400327037/2bdc/9e75.jpg/)
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