ARM HSSTP PHY with Link Layer
Overview
The VSG3ST6 is an enhanced simplex High-Speed STP macro with data transfer capabilities of up-to 6.25/12.5Gbps. It includes a Standard ARM HS-STP simplex interface. In addition, on the same footprint using Gigacom’s technology, it can include a standard JTAG interface.
Key Features
- Standards Compliance
- ARM HS-STP v6.0
- ARM Coresight DDI 0314H
- Xilinx Aurora 8b/10b v2.2
- IEEE 1149.1
- High-Speed Data Transfer
- Up-to 6.25/12.5Gbps per lane
- Up-to 8 lanes, for a combined total of 50Gbps
- Low Power
- Automatic shut-off when not enabled ensures minimum power consumption
- Simple configuration interface
- Small register configuration space
- Simple interface, can be easily connected to an standard APB bus, or similar
- Minimal setup, with automatic start-up when reset is de-asserted
- On-Chip IO ring compatibility
- Designed as an IO-ring component
- Small footprint
- Wire-Bond and Flip-Chip compatible
- Clocking
- Flexible clocking options, including internal and external, direct or crystal-based
- Optional Features
- JTAG Interface
- Embedded TAP controller
- Extensive Test and Debug Features
- Scan
- DC JTAG
- Serial Debug Access
Benefits
- Fully integrated/ hardened drop-in solution along with Link Layer
- Small foot print
- Low power
- Comprehensive features
Block Diagram
Applications
- The VG3ST6 can be paired with an HS-STP compatible receiver system to create a flexible debugging platform customizable for nearly every silicon bring-up strategy. The figure shows a typical example of application.
Deliverables
- PHY
- Abstract LEF
- Behavioral Model Verilog
- Timing Model .lib
- High-speed IO Model hSpice
- LVS Netlist cdl
- Physical database GDSII
- Documentation pdf
- LINK Layer ( Aurora )
- RTL Verilog
- Synthesis/ Timing SDC
- Documentation PDF
- Test Bench Verilog
Technical Specifications
Foundry, Node
TSMC 6nm, 28nm, 65nm, Global 40nm
Maturity
Test Chip/ Characterization
Availability
Immediately