Altera Avalon Verification IP Suite - Manual (Page 127)

May 2011 Altera Corporation Avalon Verification IP Suite User Guide
2. Tri-State Conduit BFM
You can use the Tri-State Conduit BFM to verify the following aspects of Avalon-TC
interfaces:
■ Port compatibility and polarity
■ Legal port widths
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The Tri-State Conduit BFM is only supported in Qsys.
Block Diagram
Figure 2–1 shows a block diagram of a Tri-State Conduit BFM connected to an
external component using an Avalon-TC interface.
Figure 2–1. Conduit BFM Block Diagram
Tri-State Conduit BFM Component
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External Component
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Top Level Design
Avalon-TC Interface
Clock