Altera Stratix IV E FPGA Development Board - Manual (Page 41)

Chapter 2: Board Components 2–33
Components and Interfaces
May 2011 Altera Corporation Stratix IV E FPGA Development Board Reference Manual
Table 2–38 lists the Ethernet PHY device component references and manufacturing
information.
Embedded USB-Blaster
The development board incorporates the FTDI USB 2.0 PHY chip which interfaces to
the USB type-B connector (J6). The maximum speed of the interface is 12 Mbps. The
typical application speed is 1.5 Mbps; however, the actual system speed may vary.
The primary usage for the USB device is to provide JTAG programming for on-board
devices such as the FPGA and flash memory. The interface is also the default means
through which the FPGA connects to Altera PC applications such as SignalTap
® II,
DSP Builder, and the Nios II JTAG UART. You can build user applications using the
Virtual JTAG or System Console libraries found in the Quartus II software.
f
For more information about the data sheet and related documentation, contact FTDI
at
www.ftdichip.com .
Table 2–39 lists the USB 2.0 component reference and manufacturing information.
High-Speed Mezzanine Cards
The development board contains two HSMC interfaces called port A and port B. The
HSMC interfaces support both single-ended and differential signaling. The interface
also allows JTAG, SMB, clock outputs and inputs, as well as power for compatible
HSMC cards. The HSMC is an Altera-developed open specification, which allows you
to expand the functionality of the development board through the addition of
mezzanine cards.
f For more information about the HSMC specification such as signaling standards,
signal integrity, compatible connectors, and mechanical information, refer to the
High
Speed Mezzanine Card (HSMC) Specification manual.
Table 2–38. Ethernet PHY Component References and Manufacturing Information
Board
Reference
Description Manufacturer
Manufacturing
Part Number
Manufacturer
Website
U15
10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
PHY Marvell
Semiconductor
88E1111-B2-CAAIC000 www.marvell.com
J8 RJ45 single port with magnetics
Halo Electronics,
Inc.
HFJ11-1G02ERL www.haloelectronics.com
Table 2–39. USB 2.0 Component Reference and Manufacturing Information
Board
Reference
Description Manufacturer
Manufacturing
Part Number
Manufacturer
Website
U7 FTDI USB FIFO FTDI Ltd. FT245BL www.ftdichip.com