Vendor:
Truechip Solutions
Category:
Ethernet
8b-10b Verification IP
The 8b-10b Verification IP provides an effective &efficient way to verify the 8b-10b components of an IP or SoC.
Overview
The 8b-10b Verification IP provides an effective &efficient way to verify the 8b-10b components of an IP or SoC. The VIP is fully compliant with the 8b-10b Specification. The VIP is lightweight with easy plug-and-play components so that there is no hit on the design cycle time
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
Block Diagram
8b / 10b block diagram
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
What’s Included?
- 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
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
8b / 10b
Vendor
Truechip Solutions
Type
Verification IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
USA
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