8b-10b Verification IP

Overview

Key Features

• Encoding of 8-bit bytes into 10-bit symbols.
• Decoding of 10-Bit symbols into 8-bit Bytes.
• Encoding of 12 special (K) characters in addition to the 256 possible combinations.
• Encoder tracks running disparity, ensuring that consecutive symbols have correct disparity.
• Industry-compatible special character coding.
• Supports continuous transmission with a balanced number of zeros and ones in the code stream (DC Balancing).
• It supports Gen 1 PHY operating at 5Gbps.
• Technologies that are used 8b-10b
  • DisplayPort
  • PCI Express
  • USB 3.0
  • Thunderbolt
  • Ethernet
  • SATA l M-PHY

Benefits

• Available in native System Verilog (UVM/OVM/VMM) and Verilog
• Unique development methodology to ensure the highest levels of quality
• Availability of Compliance & Regression Test Suites
• 24X5 customer support
• Unique and customizable licensing models
• Exhaustive set of assertions and coverage points with connectivity examples for all the components
• Consistency of interface, installation, operation, and documentation across all our VIPs
• Provide complete solutions and easy integration in IP and SoC environment

Block Diagram

Deliverables

• 8b-10b Encoder BFM
• 8b-10b Decoder BFM
• 8b-10b Monitor
• Testbench Configurations
• Test Suite (Available in Source code)
  • Basic and Directed Protocol Tests
  • Random Tests and Error Scenario Tests
  • Assertions & Cover Point Tests
• Integration Guide, User Manual, and Release Notes

Technical Specifications