Verification, Compliance, and Interoperability - 11.1 English

Aurora 8B/10B LogiCORE IP Product Guide (PG046)

Document ID
PG046
Release Date
2023-10-19
Version
11.1 English

This appendix provides details about how this IP core was tested for compliance.

Aurora 8B/10B cores are verified for protocol compliance using an array of automated hardware and simulation tests. The core comes with an example design implemented using a linear feedback shift register (LFSR) for understanding/verification of the core features.

Aurora 8B/10B cores are tested in hardware for functionality, performance, and reliability using AMD evaluation platforms. Aurora verification test suites for all possible modules are continuously being updated to increase test coverage across the range of possible parameters for each individual module.

A series of Aurora 8B/10B core test scenarios are validated using the various AMD development boards listed in Table: AMD Development Boards. These boards permit the prototyping of system designs where the Aurora 8B/10B core allows high-speed serial communication between two boards. The testing of Aurora example design for various configurations are performed either by board-to-board testing using standard Bulls Eye connectors or SMA connectors. External cable loopback tests are performed as part of reset stress testing. The test sequence uses AMD Vivado™ Lab Tools and follows the sequence and tests represented in the example design simulation. AMD recommends the use of an Aurora IP with link partners of the same version.

Note:   There is no particular requirement with respect to the sequence of resets applied on the boards. The system functions as designed, irrespective of which board is reset first. For reset sequencing of Simplex use cases, seeReset and Power Down.

Note:   Interoperability is not tested beyond one generation. It is advised to be cautious on Reset and Power Sequencing when not using compatible GTs.

 

Table A-1:      AMD Development Boards

Target Family

Evaluation Boards

Characterization Boards

7 series

KC705, VC707, VC709, ZC706, AC701

KC724, VC2703, VC7215, ZC723, ZC720

UltraScale™ architecture

KCU105, VCU108, VCU110, KCU114

UC1250, UC1283, UC1287