L- and H-Tile Transceiver PHY User Guide

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Date 1/30/2024
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2.4.1.2. RX PMA Use Model

The Adaptive Parametric Tuning (ADAPT) engine allows the continuous time linear equalization (CTLE) and decision feedback equalization (DFE) blocks of the RX PMA to adapt to an optimal value.

Adaptation is available for CTLE, VGA, and DFE. The RX PMA Adaptation Modes include:

  • Manual CTLE, Manual VGA, DFE Off
  • Adaptive CTLE, Adaptive VGA, DFE Off
  • Adaptive CTLE, Adaptive VGA, All-Tap Adaptive DFE
  • Adaptive CTLE, Adaptive VGA, 1-Tap Adaptive DFE
  • ctle_dfe_mode_2 (Adaptive Mode for PCIe Gen3) — This mode fixes the AC gain and leaves everything else adaptive.
Table 84.  RX PMA Adaptation Range of Values
Analog PMA Setting Range of Values
CTLE

AC gain: 0-15

EQ gain: 0-47

VGA 0-31
DFE (Adaptive only)

Tap1: -63 to 63

Taps 2-3: -31 to 31

Taps 4-7: -15 to 15

Taps 8-15: -7 to 7