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

ARM HSSTP PHY with Link Layer 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
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