Article ID: 000078188 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 08/10/2021

Do I need to use PCB-mounted AC coupling capacitors for my Intel® AgilexTM F-tile device, FGT transceiver RX pins when using the Intel Quartus® Prime Pro edition software version 21.2?

Environment

  • Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition
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    Description

    Yes, due to a problem in the Intel Quartus Prime Pro edition software version 21.2, you must use PCB mounted AC coupling capacitors for your Intel Agilex F-Tile device, FGT transceiver RX pins.

    This requirement applies even if your Intel Agilex F-Tile device, FGT transceiver RX pin signal meets the device datasheet RX input DC common-mode voltage (VRX-CM-DC) requirement.

    Resolution

    This problem will be fixed in a future version of the Intel Quartus Prime Pro edition software.

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