Altera Transceiver Signal Integrity - Manual (Page 7)

December 2011 Altera Corporation Transceiver Signal Integrity Development Kit,
Stratix IV GX Edition User Guide
2. Getting Started
This user guide familiarizes you with the contents of the kit and guides you through
the Stratix IV GX transceiver signal integrity board setup. Using this user guide, you
can do the following:
■ Inspect the contents of the kit
■ Install the Transceiver Signal Integrity Development Kit, Stratix IV GX Edition
software
■ Set up, power up, and verify correct operation of the signal integrity board
■ Configure the Stratix IV GX FPGA
■ Run the signal integrity software and use the test designs
f For complete information about the signal integrity board, refer to the Transceiver
Signal Integrity Development Kit, Stratix IV GX Edition Reference Manual .
Before You Begin
Before using the kit or installing the software, check the kit contents and inspect the
board to verify that you received all of the items listed in this section. If any of the
items are missing, contact Altera before you proceed.
Check the Kit Contents
Refer to “Kit Features” on page 1–1 for the contents of your kit.
f To ensure that you have the most up-to-date information about this product, refer to
the
Stratix IV GX FPGA Development Kit page.
Inspect the Board
To inspect the board, perform the following steps:
1. Place the board on an anti-static surface and inspect it to ensure that it has not been
damaged during shipment.
c Without proper anti-static handling, the Stratix IV GX transceiver signal
integrity board can be damaged.
2. Verify that all components are on the board and appear intact.
1 In typical applications with the Stratix IV GX transceiver signal integrity board, a heat
sink is not necessary. However, under extreme conditions the board may require
additional cooling to stay within operating temperature guidelines. You may wish to
perform power consumption and thermal modeling to determine whether your
application requires additional cooling.