Arria® 10 and Cyclone® 10 GX Avalon® Streaming Interface for PCI Express* User Guide

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Document Table of Contents x
1. Datasheet 2. Quick Start Guide 3. Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Parameter Settings 4. Physical Layout 5. Interfaces and Signal Descriptions 6. Registers 7. Reset and Clocks 8. Interrupts 9. Error Handling 10. PCI Express Protocol Stack 11. Transaction Layer Protocol (TLP) Details 12. Throughput Optimization 13. Design Implementation 14. Additional Features 15. Hard IP Reconfiguration 16. Testbench and Design Example 17. Debugging A. Transaction Layer Packet (TLP) Header Formats B. Lane Initialization and Reversal C. Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Avalon-ST Interface for PCIe Solutions User Guide Archive D. Document Revision History
1. Datasheet x
1.1. Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Avalon-ST Interface for PCI Express* Datasheet 1.2. Release Information 1.3. Device Family Support 1.4. Configurations 1.5. Debug Features 1.6. IP Core Verification 1.7. Resource Utilization 1.8. Recommended Speed Grades 1.9. Creating a Design for PCI Express
1.1. Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Avalon-ST Interface for PCI Express* Datasheet x
1.1.1. Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Features
1.6. IP Core Verification x
1.6.1. Compatibility Testing Environment
2. Quick Start Guide x
2.1. Directory Structure 2.2. Design Components 2.3. Generating the Design 2.4. Simulating the Design 2.5. Compiling and Testing the Design in Hardware
3. Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Parameter Settings x
3.1. Parameters 3.2. Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Avalon-ST Settings 3.3. Base Address Register (BAR) and Expansion ROM Settings 3.4. Base and Limit Registers for Root Ports 3.5. Device Identification Registers 3.6. PCI Express and PCI Capabilities Parameters 3.7. Vendor Specific Extended Capability (VSEC) 3.8. Configuration, Debug, and Extension Options 3.9. PHY Characteristics 3.10. Example Designs
3.6. PCI Express and PCI Capabilities Parameters x
3.6.1. PCI Express and PCI Capabilities 3.6.2. Error Reporting 3.6.3. Link Capabilities 3.6.4. MSI and MSI-X Capabilities 3.6.5. Slot Capabilities 3.6.6. Power Management
4. Physical Layout x
4.1. Hard IP Block Placement In Cyclone® 10 GX Devices 4.2. Hard IP Block Placement In Arria® 10 Devices 4.3. Channel and Pin Placement for the Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3 Data Rates 4.4. Channel Placement and fPLL and ATX PLL Usage for the Gen3 Data Rate 4.5. PCI Express Gen3 Bank Usage Restrictions
5. Interfaces and Signal Descriptions x
5.1. Clock Signals 5.2. Reset, Status, and Link Training Signals 5.3. ECRC Forwarding 5.4. Error Signals 5.5. Interrupts for Endpoints 5.6. Interrupts for Root Ports 5.7. Completion Side Band Signals 5.8. Parity Signals 5.9. LMI Signals 5.10. Transaction Layer Configuration Space Signals 5.11. Hard IP Reconfiguration Interface 5.12. Power Management Signals 5.13. Physical Layer Interface Signals
5.10. Transaction Layer Configuration Space Signals x
5.10.1. Configuration Space Register Access Timing 5.10.2. Configuration Space Register Access
5.13. Physical Layer Interface Signals x
5.13.1. Serial Data Signals 5.13.2. PIPE Interface Signals 5.13.3. Test Signals 5.13.4. Arria® 10 Development Kit Conduit Interface
6. Registers x
6.1. Correspondence between Configuration Space Registers and the PCIe Specification 6.2. Type 0 Configuration Space Registers 6.3. Type 1 Configuration Space Registers 6.4. PCI Express Capability Structures 6.5. Intel-Defined VSEC Registers 6.6. Advanced Error Reporting Capability
6.5. Intel-Defined VSEC Registers x
6.5.1. CvP Registers
6.6. Advanced Error Reporting Capability x
6.6.1. Uncorrectable Internal Error Mask Register 6.6.2. Uncorrectable Internal Error Status Register 6.6.3. Correctable Internal Error Mask Register 6.6.4. Correctable Internal Error Status Register
7. Reset and Clocks x
7.1. Reset Sequence for Hard IP for PCI Express IP Core and Application Layer 7.2. Clocks
7.2. Clocks x
7.2.1. Clock Domains 7.2.2. Clock Summary
7.2.1. Clock Domains x
7.2.1.1. coreclkout_hip 7.2.1.2. pld_clk
8. Interrupts x
8.1. Interrupts for Endpoints 8.2. Interrupts for Root Ports
8.1. Interrupts for Endpoints x
8.1.1. MSI and Legacy Interrupts 8.1.2. MSI-X 8.1.3. Implementing MSI-X Interrupts 8.1.4. Legacy Interrupts
9. Error Handling x
9.1. Physical Layer Errors 9.2. Data Link Layer Errors 9.3. Transaction Layer Errors 9.4. Error Reporting and Data Poisoning 9.5. Uncorrectable and Correctable Error Status Bits
10. PCI Express Protocol Stack x
10.1. Top-Level Interfaces 10.2. Transaction Layer 10.3. Data Link Layer 10.4. Physical Layer
10.1. Top-Level Interfaces x
10.1.1. Avalon-ST Interface 10.1.2. Clocks and Reset 10.1.3. Local Management Interface (LMI Interface) 10.1.4. Hard IP Reconfiguration 10.1.5. Interrupts 10.1.6. PIPE
10.2. Transaction Layer x
10.2.1. Configuration Space
11. Transaction Layer Protocol (TLP) Details x
11.1. Supported Message Types 11.2. Transaction Layer Routing Rules 11.3. Receive Buffer Reordering
11.1. Supported Message Types x
11.1.1. INTX Messages 11.1.2. Power Management Messages 11.1.3. Error Signaling Messages 11.1.4. Locked Transaction Message 11.1.5. Slot Power Limit Message 11.1.6. Vendor-Defined Messages 11.1.7. Hot Plug Messages
11.3. Receive Buffer Reordering x
11.3.1. Using Relaxed Ordering
12. Throughput Optimization x
12.1. Throughput of Posted Writes 12.2. Throughput of Non-Posted Reads
13. Design Implementation x
13.1. Making Pin Assignments to Assign I/O Standard to Serial Data Pins 13.2. Recommended Reset Sequence to Avoid Link Training Issues 13.3. SDC Timing Constraints
14. Additional Features x
14.1. Configuration over Protocol (CvP) 14.2. Autonomous Mode 14.3. ECRC
14.2. Autonomous Mode x
14.2.1. Enabling Autonomous Mode 14.2.2. Enabling CvP Initialization
14.3. ECRC x
14.3.1. ECRC on the RX Path 14.3.2. ECRC on the TX Path
16. Testbench and Design Example x
16.1. Endpoint Testbench 16.2. Test Driver Module 16.3. Root Port BFM Overview 16.4. BFM Procedures and Functions
16.1. Endpoint Testbench x
16.1.1. Endpoint Testbench for SR-IOV
16.3. Root Port BFM Overview x
16.3.1. BFM Memory Map 16.3.2. Configuration Space Bus and Device Numbering 16.3.3. Configuration of Root Port and Endpoint 16.3.4. Issuing Read and Write Transactions to the Application Layer
16.4. BFM Procedures and Functions x
16.4.1. ebfm_barwr Procedure 16.4.2. ebfm_barwr_imm Procedure 16.4.3. ebfm_barrd_wait Procedure 16.4.4. ebfm_barrd_nowt Procedure 16.4.5. ebfm_cfgwr_imm_wait Procedure 16.4.6. ebfm_cfgwr_imm_nowt Procedure 16.4.7. ebfm_cfgrd_wait Procedure 16.4.8. ebfm_cfgrd_nowt Procedure 16.4.9. BFM Configuration Procedures 16.4.10. BFM Shared Memory Access Procedures 16.4.11. BFM Log and Message Procedures 16.4.12. Verilog HDL Formatting Functions
16.4.9. BFM Configuration Procedures x
16.4.9.1. ebfm_cfg_rp_ep Procedure 16.4.9.2. ebfm_cfg_decode_bar Procedure
16.4.10. BFM Shared Memory Access Procedures x
16.4.10.1. Shared Memory Constants 16.4.10.2. shmem_write Task 16.4.10.3. shmem_read Function 16.4.10.4. shmem_display Verilog HDL Function 16.4.10.5. shmem_fill Procedure 16.4.10.6. shmem_chk_ok Function
16.4.11. BFM Log and Message Procedures x
16.4.11.1. ebfm_display Verilog HDL Function 16.4.11.2. ebfm_log_stop_sim Verilog HDL Function 16.4.11.3. ebfm_log_set_suppressed_msg_mask Task 16.4.11.4. ebfm_log_set_stop_on_msg_mask Verilog HDL Task 16.4.11.5. ebfm_log_open Verilog HDL Function 16.4.11.6. ebfm_log_close Verilog HDL Function
16.4.12. Verilog HDL Formatting Functions x
16.4.12.1. himage1 16.4.12.2. himage2 16.4.12.3. himage4 16.4.12.4. himage8 16.4.12.5. himage16 16.4.12.6. dimage1 16.4.12.7. dimage2 16.4.12.8. dimage3 16.4.12.9. dimage4 16.4.12.10. dimage5 16.4.12.11. dimage6 16.4.12.12. dimage7
17. Debugging x
17.1. Simulation Fails To Progress Beyond Polling.Active State 17.2. Hardware Bring-Up Issues 17.3. Link Training 17.4. Creating a Signal Tap Debug File to Match Your Design Hierarchy 17.5. Use Third-Party PCIe Analyzer 17.6. BIOS Enumeration Issues
17.3. Link Training x
17.3.1. Link Hangs in L0 State
A. Transaction Layer Packet (TLP) Header Formats x
A.1. TLP Packet Formats without Data Payload A.2. TLP Packet Formats with Data Payload
D. Document Revision History x
D.1. Document Revision History of the Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Avalon® Streaming (Avalon-ST) Interface for PCIe* Solutions User Guide
1. Datasheet
2. Quick Start Guide
3. Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Parameter Settings
4. Physical Layout
5. Interfaces and Signal Descriptions
6. Registers
7. Reset and Clocks
8. Interrupts
9. Error Handling
10. PCI Express Protocol Stack
11. Transaction Layer Protocol (TLP) Details
12. Throughput Optimization
13. Design Implementation
14. Additional Features
15. Hard IP Reconfiguration
16. Testbench and Design Example
17. Debugging
A. Transaction Layer Packet (TLP) Header Formats
B. Lane Initialization and Reversal
C. Arria® 10 or Cyclone® 10 GX Avalon-ST Interface for PCIe Solutions User Guide Archive
D. Document Revision History

5.13.2. PIPE Interface Signals

These PIPE signals are available for Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3 variants so that you can simulate using either the serial or the PIPE interface. Simulation is much faster using the PIPE interface because the PIPE simulation bypasses the SERDES model . By default, the PIPE interface data width is 8 bits for Gen1 and Gen2 and 32 bits for Gen3. You can use the PIPE interface for simulation even though your actual design includes a serial interface to the internal transceivers. However, it is not possible to use the Hard IP PIPE interface in hardware, including probing these signals using Signal Tap.

Cyclone® 10 GX devices do not support the Gen3 data rate.

Note: The Intel Root Port BFM bypasses Gen3 Phase 2 and Phase 3 Equalization. However, Gen3 variants can perform Phase 2 and Phase 3 equalization if instructed by a third-party BFM.

In the following table, signals that include lane number 0 also exist for lanes 1-4. For Gen1 and Gen2 operation outputs can be left floating.

Table 43.  PIPE Interface Signals

Signal

Direction

Description

txdata0[31:0]

Output

Transmit data <n>. This bus transmits data on lane <n>.

txdatak0[3:0]

Output

Transmit data control <n>. This signal serves as the control bit for txdata <n>. Bit 0 corresponds to the lowest-order byte of txdata, and so on. A value of 0 indicates a data byte. A value of 1 indicates a control byte. For Gen1 and Gen2 only.

txblkst0

Output

For Gen3 operation, indicates the start of a block in the transmit direction.

txcompl0

Output

Transmit compliance <n>. This signal forces the running disparity to negative in Compliance Mode (negative COM character).

txdataskip0

Output

For Gen3 operation. Allows the MAC to instruct the TX interface to ignore the TX data interface for one clock cycle. The following encodings are defined:

  • 1’b0: TX data is invalid
  • 1’b1: TX data is valid
txdeemph0

Output

Transmit de-emphasis selection. The Arria® 10 Hard IP for PCI Express sets the value for this signal based on the indication received from the other end of the link during the Training Sequences (TS). You do not need to change this value.

txdetectrx0

Output

Transmit detect receive <n>. This signal tells the PHY layer to start a receive detection operation or to begin loopback.

txelecidle0

Output

Transmit electrical idle <n>. This signal forces the TX output to electrical idle.

txswing

Output

When asserted, indicates full swing for the transmitter voltage. When deasserted indicates half swing.

txmargin[2:0]

Output

Transmit VOD margin selection. The value for this signal is based on the value from the Link Control 2 Register. Available for simulation only.

txsynchd0[1:0]

Output

For Gen3 operation, specifies the transmit block type. The following encodings are defined:

  • 2'b01: Ordered Set Block
  • 2'b10: Data Block
Designs that do not support Gen3 can let this signal float.

rxdata0[31:0]

Input

Receive data <n>. This bus receives data on lane <n>.

rxdatak0[3:0]

Input

Receive data control <n>. This signal serves as the control bit for rxdata <n>. Bit 0 corresponds to the lowest-order byte of rxdata, and so on. A value of 0 indicates a data byte. A value of 1 indicates a control byte. For Gen1 and Gen2 only.

rxblkst0

Input

For Gen3 operation, indicates the start of a block in the receive direction.

rxdataskip0

Output

For Gen3 operation. Allows the PCS to instruct the RX interface to ignore the RX data interface for one clock cycle. The following encodings are defined:

  • 1’b0: RX data is invalid
  • 1’b1: RX data is valid

rxelecidle0

Input

Receive electrical idle <n>. When asserted, indicates detection of an electrical idle.

rxpolarity0

Output

Receive polarity <n>. This signal instructs the PHY layer to invert the polarity of the 8B/10B receiver decoding block.

rxstatus0[2:0]

Input

Receive status <n>. This signal encodes receive status, including error codes for the receive data stream and receiver detection.

rxsynchd0[1:0]

Input

For Gen3 operation, specifies the receive block type. The following encodings are defined:

  • 2'b01: Ordered Set Block
  • 2'b10: Data Block
Designs that do not support Gen3 can ground this signal.

rxvalid0

Input

Receive valid <n>. This signal indicates symbol lock and valid data on rxdata <n> and rxdatak <n>.

phystatus0

Input

PHY status <n>. This signal communicates completion of several PHY requests.

powerdown0[1:0]

Output

Power down <n>. This signal requests the PHY to change its power state to the specified state (P0, P0s, P1, or P2).

currentcoeff0[17:0]

Output

For Gen3, specifies the coefficients to be used by the transmitter. The 18 bits specify the following coefficients:

  • [5:0]: C-1
  • [11:6]: C0
  • [17:12]: C+1
currentrxpreset0[2:0]

Output

For Gen3 designs, specifies the current preset.

simu_mode_pipe

Input

When set to 1, the PIPE interface is in simulation mode.

sim_pipe_rate[1:0]

Output

The 2‑bit encodings have the following meanings:

  • 2’b00: Gen1 rate (2.5 Gbps)
  • 2’b01: Gen2 rate (5.0 Gbps)
  • 2’b10: Gen3 rate (8.0 Gbps)
rate[1:0]

Output

The 2‑bit encodings have the following meanings:

  • 2’b00: Gen1 rate (2.5 Gbps)
  • 2’b01: Gen2 rate (5.0 Gbps)
  • 2’b1X: Gen3 rate (8.0 Gbps)
sim_pipe_pclk_in

Input

This clock is used for PIPE simulation only, and is derived from the refclk. It is the PIPE interface clock used for PIPE mode simulation.

sim_pipe_ltssmstate0[4:0]

Input and Output

LTSSM state: The LTSSM state machine encoding defines the following states:

  • 5’b00000: Detect.Quiet
  • 5’b00001: Detect.Active
  • 5’b00010: Polling.Active
  • 5’b 00011: Polling.Compliance
  • 5’b 00100: Polling.Configuration
  • 5’b00101: Polling.Speed
  • 5’b00110: config.LinkwidthsStart
  • 5’b 00111: Config.Linkaccept
  • 5’b 01000: Config.Lanenumaccept
  • 5’b01001: Config.Lanenumwait
  • 5’b01010: Config.Complete
  • 5’b 01011: Config.Idle
  • 5’b01100: Recovery.Rcvlock
  • 5’b01101: Recovery.Rcvconfig
  • 5’b01110: Recovery.Idle
  • 5’b 01111: L0
  • 5’b10000: Disable
  • 5’b10001: Loopback.Entry
  • 5’b10010: Loopback.Active
  • 5’b10011: Loopback.Exit
  • 5’b10100: Hot.Reset
  • 5’b10101: L0s
  • 5’b11001: L2.transmit.Wake
  • 5’b11010: Recovery.Speed
  • 5’b11011: Recovery.Equalization, Phase 0
  • 5’b11100: Recovery.Equalization, Phase 1
  • 5’b11101: Recovery.Equalization, Phase 2
  • 5’b11110: Recovery.Equalization, Phase 3
  • 5’b11111: Recovery.Equalization, Done
rxfreqlocked0

Input

When asserted indicates that the pclk_in used for PIPE simulation is valid.

eidleinfersel0[2:0]

Output

Electrical idle entry inference mechanism selection. The following encodings are defined:

  • 3'b0xx: Electrical Idle Inference not required in current LTSSM state
  • 3'b100: Absence of COM/SKP Ordered Set in the 128 us window for Gen1 or Gen2
  • 3'b101: Absence of TS1/TS2 Ordered Set in a 1280 UI interval for Gen1 or Gen2
  • 3'b110: Absence of Electrical Idle Exit in 2000 UI interval for Gen1 and 16000 UI interval for Gen2
  • 3'b111: Absence of Electrical idle exit in 128 us window for Gen1
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