JESD207 IP Core User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3
Application System................................................................................................................................................ 3
Quick Facts ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Data Path Feature........................................................................................................................................ 4
Control Plane Path Feature.......................................................................................................................... 4
Release Information .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2. Functional Description ........................................................................................................ 5
Block Diagram.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Interface Description ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Timing description ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3. Parameter Settings ............................................................................................................ 14
Implementation.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4. IP Core Generation and Evaluation .................................................................................. 17
Licensing the IP Core.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Configuring JESD207 Core in IPexpress ............................................................................................................ 17
IPexpress-Created Files and Top Level Directory Structure...................................................................... 19
Instantiating the Core ................................................................................................................................. 21
Running Functional Simulation .................................................................................................................. 21
Synthesizing and Implementing the Core in a Top-Level Design .............................................................. 21
Hardware Evaluation........................................................................................................................................... 22
Updating/Regenerating the IP Core .................................................................................................................... 22
Regenerating an IP Core in Diamond ........................................................................................................ 22
Chapter 5. Support Resources ............................................................................................................ 23
Lattice Technical Support.................................................................................................................................... 23
E-mail Support ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Local Support ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Internet ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
JEDEC Website ......................................................................................................................................... 23
References.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
JESD207 Standard .................................................................................................................................... 23
LatticeECP3 ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Revision History .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Appendix A. Resource Utilization ....................................................................................................... 24
LatticeECP3 Devices .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Ordering Part Number................................................................................................................................ 24
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Chapter 1:
Introduction
JESD207 is a Radio Front End – Base Band Digital Parallel (RBDP) interface between a Radio Front-end integrated circuit (RFIC) and a Baseband integrated circuit (BBIC).
This document provides technical information about the Lattice JESD207 IP core. This IP core together with DDR
and PLL functionality integrated in the LatticeECP3™ FPGAs implements baseband (BB) side data and control
plane paths. It can be used to connect to a radio front-end (RF) transceiver device with integrated analog to digital
converter (ADC) and digital to analog converter (DAC).
The Lattice JESD207 IP core is fully compliant to the JESD207 JEDEC specification:
Radio Front End - Baseband Digital Parallel (RBDP) Interface- JESD207, JEDEC solid state technology association, March, 2007.
Application System
Figure 1-1 shows a typical system application. The baseband is implemented in LatticeECP3 FPGA and the RF circuit is implemented on another device that provides RDBP interface. A JESD207 IP core is instantiated in
LatticeECP3™ FPGA and connected to the RF device via JESD207 interface.
Figure 1-1. JESD207 IP Block Diagram
TX data
Path
RX data
Path
JESD207
Core
Top
TX Analog
Frond End
ADC
RX Analog
Frond End
RBDP
FPGA
(BB)
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Quick Facts
Table 1-1 gives quick facts about the JESD207 IP core.
Table 1-1. JESD207 IP Core Quick Facts
Core
Requirements
JESD207 IP Core Configuration
LatticeECP3
FPGA Families
Supported
Minimal Device
Needed
Configuration
Resource
Utilization
Design Tool
Support
LFE3-17EA
DP_WIDTH=10,
CP_SUPPORT=No
DP_WIDTH=12,
CP_SUPPORT=No
Targeted Device
DP_WIDTH=10,
DP_WIDTH=12,
CP_SUPPORT=Yes, CP_SUPPORT=Yes,
CP_WIRES=4
CP_WIRES=3
LFE3-150EA-6FN1156C
Data Path Width
103
121
208
226
LUTs
25
29
314
319
Slices
55
64
220
229
Lattice
Implementation
Synthesis
Simulation
®
Lattice Diamond 2.0
Synopsys® Synplify® Pro for Lattice F-2012.03L
Aldec® Active-HDLTM 9.2SP1 Lattice Edition
Mentor Graphics® ModelSim® SE 6.6e
Features
Data Path Feature
• Data path clock and data rate controlled by RFIC (configured by BBIC) up to 90 MHz and 180 MSps
• Data width matched to baseband sample width – 10 or 12 bits
• Raw data path interface transfer bandwidth up to 1.8 or 2.2 Gbps
• Double data rate (DDR) source-synchronous data path transfer timing
• Low latency (single baseband complex sample period) data transfer
• Low implementation complexity
Control Plane Path Feature
• Clock rate and serial transfer rate controlled by BBIC up to 50 MHz
• 1-bit command + 7-bit address control field format
• Flexible transaction format using one or more 8-bit data fields per transaction to allow per-transaction optimization of latency or bandwidth
– minimum 325ns transaction latency with 8-bit data transactions (maximum 24 Mbps data rate)
– data rates above 40 Mbps can be achieved with extended transactions
• Serial clock can be stopped between transactions, reducing control plane power consumption to negligible levels.
Release Information
• JESD207 core version 1.0
• Last updated March, 2013
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Chapter 2:
Functional Description
Lattice JESD207 IP core includes Data path and Control Plane Path.
Data Path translates BB data path control signals to JESD207 control signals. On the transmit (TX) side, Data Path
gets TX I and Q data from BB data interface, and forwards the data to double data rate (DDR) and Tri-state control
module. On the receive (RX) side, it gets RX I and Q data from DDR and Tri-state control module and forwards the
data to BB data interface. According to BB data control signals tx_en and rx_en, the module generates JESD207
data interface signals txnrx and enable.
Control Plane Path detects the start of a control plane transaction, buffers write/read, address and data inputs, and
translates parallel BB control plane signals to JESD207 control plane interface format. The write/read, address and
data will be transmitted in sequence. During read, Control Plane Path deserializes read data into parallel format
and forwards the parallel read data to BB control plane interface.
The core top implementation is provided with the IP core. The IP core top implementation includes JESD207 core,
ddr_trsc and mclk2sclk(PLL) modules.
The module mclk2sclk is a PLL. It takes mclk as the reference clock and generates sclk, and the clocks for ODDR
components.
The module ddr_trsc implements DDR and Tri-state control functions. During transmit transactions, one of the
transmission data (I data or Q data) is sampled on the rising edge, and the other one is sampled on the falling
edge, and the I and Q data will be presented on diq by time division multiplexing. During receive transactions, the
double rate data diq is sampled on both edges, and I and Q data are presented on the rising edge of fclk.
Control plane interface is SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface bus). Two different SPI control plane interfaces are specified in the JESD207 standard. The 3-wire SPI control plane interface includes cp_clk, cp_cs, cpdio (cpdio is
bidirectional signal). The 4-wire SPI control plane interface includes cp_clk, cp_cs, mosi and miso.
For SPI control plane interface, JESD207 IP is the master device, and initiates the data frame. When wirte transaction, JESD207 IP sends command/address/data via cpdio or mosi. When read transaction, JESD207 IP sends
command/address via cpdio or mosi, and gets the return data via cpdio or msio. cp_cs performs slave select
(chip select).
Figure 2-1 shows the reference design (IP core top)implementation with 4-wire control plane interface and
Figure 2-2 shows the reference design (IP core top) implementation with 3-wire control plane interface.
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Block Diagram
Figure 2-1. JESD207 IP Block Diagram (with JESD207 4-Wire Control Plane Interface)
JESD207 Core Top
mclk
PLL
JESD207 Core
JESD207
Data Path
Interface
DDR and
BB Data Path
Data Path
Tri-state
Interface
Control
JESD207
Control
Plane
Interface
(4 Wires)
Control Plane
BB Control
Path
Plane Interface
Figure 2-2. JESD207 IP Block Diagram (with JESD207 3-Wire Control Plane Interface)
JESD207 Core Top
mclk
PLL
JESD207 Core
JESD207
Data Path
Interface
JESD207
Control
Plane
Interface
(3 Wires)
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Data Path
Tri -State
BB Data Path
Interface
Control
Tri-state
Control Plane
Control
Path
6
BB Control
Plane Interface
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Interface Description
The input/output (I/O) interface of the IP core top is shown in Figure 2-3 and briefly described in Table 2-1.
Figure 2-3. JESD207 IP Core Top I/O Interface
rst_n
mclk
fclk
sclk
tx_en
enable
tx_dat_i[11/9:0]
txnrx
tx_dat_q[11/9:0]
diq[11/9:0]
rx_en
rx_dat_i[11/9:0]
rx_dat_q[11/9:0]
JESD207Core
cpclk
cp_clk
cp_addr[6:0]
cp_cs
cp_rdy
mosi*
cp_w
miso*
cp_w_dat[7:0]
cpdio*
cp_r
cp_r_dat[7:0]
cp_r_dat_val
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Table 2-1. JESD207 Interface Description
Port
Bits
I/O
Description
1
I
System wide asynchronous active-low reset signal.
sclk
1
O
System clock for user interface.
tx_en
1
I
Transmission enable signal. When it is active, tx_dat_i and tx_dat_q will
be transmitted.
tx_dat_i
12/10
I
Transmission I data.
tx_dat_q
12/10
I
Transmission Q data.
1
I
Receive enable signal. When it is active, tx_dat_i and tx_dat_q will be
received after 8 clock cycles.
rx_dat_i
12/10
O
Receive I data.
rx_dat_q
12/10
O
Receive Q data.
Reset
rst_n
BB Data path interface
rx_en
JESD207 Data path interface
mclk
1
I
Master clock from RF side.
fclk
1
O
Slave clock to RF side.
enable
1
O
The signal is a data transfer burst control (along with txnrx). Asserted by
the BB for a single cycle to indicate the start of each burst, and subsequently asserted a second time for a single cycle to indicate the end of
each burst.
txnrx
1
O
The signal is a data transfer burst control (along with enable). The level
on txnrx controls the direction of the transfer burst. When ‘1’, it is a TX
burst. When ‘0’, it is a RX burst.
12/10
IO
Bidirectional signal. Transmission and receive I/Q data will be presented
on it by time division multiplexing.
diq
BB Control plane interface
cp_clk
1
I
The input clock for control plane path.
cp_addr
7
I
Control plane address, for RF configuration registers.
cp_rdy
1
O
When a read/write is ongoing, cp_rdy is de-inserted low. Otherwize, it is
inserted high.
cp_w
1
I
Control write signal.
cp_w_dat
8
I
Control write data is presented when cp_w is inserted.
cp_r
1
I
Control read signal.
cp_r_dat
8
O
Control read data is presented when cp_r_dat_val is inserted.
cp_r_dat_val
1
O
Control read data valid.
JESD207 Control Plane interface
cp_clk
1
O
Control plane output serial clock.
cp_cs
1
O
Control plane chip select signal, active low.
mosi
1
O
Master output slave input. *Only for 4-wire SPI control plane interface.
miso
1
I
Master input slave output. *Only for 4-wire SPI control plane interface.
cpdio
1
IO
Bidirectional control plane data signal. *Only for 3-wire SPI control plane
interface.
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Timing description
The data path timing for transmit and receive operations are shown in the following figures.
Figure 2-4. JESD207 Transmit Burst
mclk
fclk
txnrx
enable
diq
ಹಹ
During a transmit burst, the JESD207 IP drives the data values on diq. diq is presented in the center of fclk
levels (both of high and low level), and allows the RFIC to use fclk to capture diq.
The transmit burst start latency is 2.25 fclk cycles.
Figure 2-5. JESD207 Receive Burst
mclk
fclk
txnrx
enable
……
diq
During a receive burst, the RFIC drives the data values on diq. diq is presented in the center of mclk levels
(both of high and low level), and allows the JESD207 IP to use mclk to capture diq.
The receive burst start latency is 2 fclk cycles.
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Figure 2-6. BB Data Interface Transmit Burst
sclk
tx_en
ĂĂ
tx_dat_i[9:0]/[11:0]
ĂĂ
tx_dat_q[9:0]/[11:0]
rx_en
rx_dat_i[9:0]/[11:0]
rx_dat_q[9:0]/[11:0]
During a transmit burst, tx_dat_i and tx_dat_q is presented at the falling edge of sclk when tx_en is active
high. If tx_en is inactive low, tx_dat_i and tx_dat_q will be ignored.
Figure 2-7. BB Data Interface Receive Burst
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9...
sclk
tx_en
tx_dat_i[9:0]/[11:0]
tx_dat_q[9:0]/[11:0]
rx_en
rx_dat_i[9:0]/[11:0]
ĂĂ
rx_dat_q[9:0]/[11:0]
ĂĂ
During a receive burst, rx_dat_i and rx_dat_q is presented at the rising edge of sclk with 8 clock cycles
latency after rx_en is active high.
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Figure 2-8. JESD207 Control Plane Interface Timing Sequence
cp_cs
cp_clk
4-wire write
mosi
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
WD
7
WD
6
WD
5
WD
4
WD
3
WD
2
WD
1
WD
0
RD
7
RD
6
RD
5
RD
4
RD
3
RD
2
RD
1
RD
0
WD
7
WD
6
WD
5
WD
4
WD
3
WD
2
WD
1
WD
0
RD
7
RD
6
RD
5
RD
4
RD
3
RD
2
RD
1
RD
0
miso
4-wire read
mosi
miso
3-wire write
mosi
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
3-wire read
cpdio
A
0
JESD207 control plane interface follows SPI standard. The grey part in the figure meas ‘don’t care’.
A6~A0 are address bits, WD7~WD0 are write data bits, and RD7~RD0 are read data bits.
During a SPI transaction, command/address/data are presented on the bus in order. Command and address is
driven by the master device (JESD207 IP). And data is driven by the master device (JESD207 IP) when write transaction, is driven by the slave device (RFIC) when read transaction.
As 3-wire SPI, cpdio is no driven after A0 for a while.
Figure 2-9. BB Control Plane Single Write Transaction
cp_clk
cp_addr[6:0]
cp_rdy
cp_w
cp_w_dat[7:0]
cp_r
cp_r_dat[7:0]
cp_r_dat_val
During control plane single write transaction, cp_addr/cp_w_dat is presented with cp_w active high when
cp_rdy is active high. If cp_rdy is low, any transaction is not allowed to be initiated.
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Figure 2-10. BB Control Plane Burst Write Transaction
cp_clk
cp_addr[6:0]
cp_rdy
cp_w
cp_w_dat[7:0]
cp_r
cp_r_dat[7:0]
cp_r_dat_val
During control plane burst write transaction, cp_addr and first cp_w_dat is presented with cp_w active high when
cp_rdy is active high, and cp_w_dat is consecutive with cp_w high.
Figure 2-11. BB Control Plane Single Read Transaction
cp_clk
cp_addr[6:0]
cp_rdy
cp_w
cp_w_dat[7:0]
cp_r
cp_r_dat[7:0]
cp_r_dat_val
During control plane single read transaction, cp_addr is presented with cp_w active high when cp_rdy is active
high. As read response, cp_r_dat will be presented with cp_r_dat_val active high.
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Figure 2-12. BB Control Plane Burst Read Transaction
cp_clk
cp_addr[6:0]
cp_rdy
cp_w
cp_w_dat[7:0]
cp_r
cp_r_dat[7:0]
cp_r_dat_val
During control plane burst read transaction, cp_r is consecutive high when cp_rdy is active high. cp_addr is presented with the first cp_r high cycle. As read response, cp_r_dat will be presented with cp_r_dat_val active
high.
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Chapter 3:
Parameter Settings
This section describes how to generate the Lattice JESD207 IP core using the Diamond IPexpress tool. Refer to IP
Core Generation and Evaluation for a description of how to generate the IP.
The Lattice JESD207 configuration GUI is accessed via the IPexpress tool and provides an interface for setting the
desired parameters and invoking the IP core generator. Since the values of some parameters affect the size of the
resultant core, the maximum value for these parameters may be limited by the size of the target device. Table 3-1
provides a list of user configurable parameters for the Lattice JESD207 core.
Table 3-1. Lattice JESD207 IP Core Parameters
Parameter
Range/Options
Default
10, 12
10
Data Path width
Control Plane support
Control Plane data format
No, Yes
No
4-wire, 3-wire
4-wire
Implementation
The Implementation tab provides settings for JESD207 structure and synthesis options.
Figure 3-1. Implementation Tab (Without Control Plane Support as Default)
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Figure 3-2. Implementation Tab (With 4-Wire Control Plane Support)
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Figure 3-3. Implementation Tab (With 3-Wire Control Plane Support)
Implementation Note: The PLL module mclk2sclk generated with the IP is for an mclk frequency of 90 MHz. If the
mclk in the user’s design is having a different frequency, the module mclk2sclk has to be regenerated using IP
Express. mclk2sclk.v is in \\jesd207_eval\\src\rtl\template\ecp3.
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Chapter 4:
IP Core Generation and Evaluation
This section provides information on how to generate the Lattice JESD207 IP core using the Diamond IPexpress
tool, and how to include the core in a top-level design.
Licensing the IP Core
An IP core- and device-specific license is required to enable full, unrestricted use of the Lattice JESD207 IP core in
a complete, top-level design. Instructions on how to obtain licenses for Lattice IP cores are given at:
www.latticesemi.com/products/intellectualproperty/aboutip/index.cfm.
Users may download and generate the Lattice JESD207 IP core and fully evaluate the core through functional simulation and implementation (synthesis, map, place and route) without an IP license. The JESD207 IP core supports
Lattice’s IP hardware evaluation capability, which makes it possible to create versions of the IP core which operate
in hardware for a limited time (approximately four hours) without requiring an IP license. See Hardware Evaluation
for further details. However, a license is required to enable timing simulation, to open the design in the Diamond
and to generate bitstream file that do not include the hardware evaluation timeout limitation.
Getting Started
The JESD207 IP core is available for download from the Lattice IP Server using the IPexpress tool. The IP files are
automatically installed using ispUPDATE technology in any customer-specified directory. After the IP core has
been installed, the IP core will be available in the IPexpress GUI dialog box shown in Figure 4-1. To generate a specific IP core configuration, the user specifies:
• Project Path – Path to the directory where the generated IP files will be located.
• File Name – “username” designation given to the generated IP core and corresponding folders and files.
• Module Output – Verilog or VHDL.
• Device Family – Device family to which IP is to be targeted (e.g. Lattice ECP2M, LatticeECP3, etc.). Only families
that support the particular IP core are listed.
• Part Name – Specific targeted part within the selected device family.
Configuring JESD207 Core in IPexpress
The JESD207 configuration GUI is accessed via the Diamond IPexpress tool, and provides an interface for setting
the desired parameters and invoking the IP core generator. The start-up IPexpress page allows the user to select
the IP to be generated, project directory, user designated module name, design entry type, and target device. The
“File Name” will be used as username in the core generation. The JESD207 IP core is found under IP->Connectivity, as shown below.
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Figure 4-1. IPexpress Dialog Box
Note: File Name cannot be “jesd207_core,” as this name has been used in the internal design of the core.
If the IPexpress tool is called from within an existing project, Project Path, Module Output, Device Family and Part
Name default to the specified project parameters. Refer to the IPexpress tool online help for further information.
To create a custom configuration, the user clicks the Customize button in the IPexpress tool dialog box to display
JESD207 IP core Configuration GUI, as shown in Figure 4-2. From this dialog box, the user can select the IP
parameter options specific to their application.
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Figure 4-2. Configuration GUI
IPexpress-Created Files and Top Level Directory Structure
When the user clicks the Generate button in the IP Configuration dialog box, the IP core and supporting files are
generated in the specified “Project Path” directory. The directory structure of the generated files is shown in Figure
4-3. This example shows the directory structure generated with JESD207 for LatticeECP3 device.
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Figure 4-3. Lattice JESD207 IP Core Directory Structure
Table 4-1 provides a list of key files and directories created by the IPexpress tool and how they are used. The IPexpress tool creates several files that are used throughout the design cycle. The names of most of the created files
are customized to the user’s module name specified in the IPexpress tool.
Table 4-1. File List
File
Description
.lpc
This file contains the IPexpress tool options used to recreate or modify the core in the
IPexpress tool.
.ipx
The IPX file holds references to all of the elements of an IP or Module after it is generated
from the IPexpress tool. The file is used to bring in the appropriate files during the design
implementation and analysis. It is also used to re-load parameter settings into the IP/Module generation GUI when an IP/Module is being re-generated.
.ngo
This file provides the synthesized IP core.
_bb.v
This file provides the synthesis black box for the user’s synthesis.
_inst.v
This file provides an instance template for JESD207 IP core.
_beh.v
This file provides the front-end simulation library for JESD207 IP core.
Table 4-2 provides a list of key additional files providing IP core generation status information and command line
generation capability are generated in the user's project directory.
Table 4-2. Additional Files
File
_generate.tcl
Description
This file is created when the GUI “Generate” button is pushed.
This file may be run from command line.
_generate.log
This is the synthesis and map log file.
_gen.log
This is the IPexpress IP generation log file.
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Instantiating the Core
The generated JESD207 IP core package includes black-box (_bb.v) and instance (_inst.v) templates that can be used to instantiate the core in a top-level design. An example RTL top-level
reference source file that can be used as an instantiation template for the IP core is provided in
\\jesd207_eval\\src\rtl\top. Users may also use this top-level reference as the starting
template for the top-level for their complete design.
Running Functional Simulation
Simulation support for JESD207 IP core is provided for Aldec Active-HDL (Verilog and VHDL) simulator, Mentor
Graphics ModelSim simulator. The functional simulation includes a configuration-specific behavioral model of
JESD207 IP core. The test bench sources stimulus to the core, and monitors output from the core. The generated
IP core package includes the configuration-specific behavior model (_beh.v) for functional simulation
in the “Project Path” root directory. The simulation scripts supporting ModelSim evaluation simulation is provided in
\\jesd207_eval\\sim\modelsim\scripts. The simulation script supporting Aldec evaluation
simulation is provided in \\ jesd207_eval\\sim\aldec\scripts. Both Modelsim and Aldec
simulation is supported via test bench files provided in \\ jesd207_eval\testbench. Models required for
simulation are provided in the corresponding \models folder. Users may run the Aldec evaluation simulation by
doing the following:
1. Open Active-HDL.
2. Under the Tools tab, select Execute Macro.
3. Browse to folder \\jesd207_eval\\sim\aldec\scripts and execute one of the "do" scripts
shown.
Users may run the Modelsim evaluation simulation by doing the following:
1. Open ModelSim.
2. Under the File tab, select Change Directory and choose the folder \jesd207_eval\\sim\modelsim\scripts.
3. Under the Tools tab, select Execute Macro and execute \scripts\_rtl_se.do.
Synthesizing and Implementing the Core in a Top-Level Design
Synthesis support for JESD207 IP core is provided for Synopsys Synplify. The JESD207 IP core itself is synthesized and is provided in NGO format when the core is generated in IPexpress. Users may synthesize the core in
their own top-level design by instantiating the core in their top-level as described previously and then synthesizing
the entire design with either Synplify or Precision RTL synthesis.
The top-level files _ top.v provided in \\jesd207_eval\\src\top support the
ability to implement JESD207 core in isolation. Push-button implementation of this top-level design with either Synplify or Precision RTL Synthesis is supported via the project files _eval.ldf located in the
\\ jesd207_eval\\impl.
To use this project file in Diamond:
1. Choose File > Open > Project.
2. Browse to \\ jesd207_eval\\impl\ in the Open Project dialog box.
3. Select and open _top.ldf. At this point, all of the files needed to support top-level synthesis and
implementation will be imported to the project.
4. Select the Process tab in the left-hand GUI window.
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IP Core Generation and Evaluation
5. Implement the complete design via the standard Diamond GUI flow.
Hardware Evaluation
The JESD207 IP core supports Lattice’s IP hardware evaluation capability, which makes it possible to create versions of the IP core that operate in hardware for a limited period of time (approximately four hours) without requiring
the purchase of an IP license. It may also be used to evaluate the core in hardware in user-defined designs.
Choose Project > Active Strategy > Translate Design Settings. The hardware evaluation capability may be
enabled/disabled in the Strategy dialog box. It is enabled by default.
Updating/Regenerating the IP Core
By regenerating an IP core with the IPexpress tool, you can modify any of its settings including device type, design
entry method, and any of the options specific to the IP core. Regenerating can be done to modify an existing IP
core or to create a new but similar one.
Regenerating an IP Core in Diamond
To regenerate an IP core in Diamond:
1. In IPexpress, click the Regenerate button.
2. In the Regenerate view of IPexpress, choose the IPX source file of the module or IP you wish to regenerate.
3. IPexpress shows the current settings for the module or IP in the Source box. Make your new settings in the Target box.
4. If you want to generate a new set of files in a new location, set the new location in the IPX Target File box. The
base of the file name will be the base of all the new file names. The IPX Target File must end with an .ipx extension.
5. Click Regenerate. The module’s dialog box opens showing the current option settings.
6. In the dialog box, choose the desired options. To get information about the options, click Help. Also, check the
About tab in IPexpress for links to technical notes and user guides. IP may come with additional information. As
the options change, the schematic diagram of the module changes to show the I/O and the device resources
the module will need.
7. To import the module into your project, if it’s not already there, select Import IPX to Diamond Project (not
available in stand-alone mode).
8. Click Generate.
9. Check the Generate Log tab to check for warnings and error messages.
10.Click Close.
The IPexpress package file (.ipx) supported by Diamond holds references to all of the elements of the generated IP
core required to support simulation, synthesis and implementation. The IP core may be included in a user's design
by importing the .ipx file to the associated Diamond project. To change the option settings of a module or IP that is
already in a design project, double-click the module’s .ipx file in the File List view. This opens IPexpress and the
module’s dialog box showing the current option settings. Then go to step 6.
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Chapter 5:
Support Resources
This chapter contains information about Lattice Technical Support, additional references, and document revision
history.
Lattice Technical Support
There are a number of ways to receive technical support.
E-mail Support
techsupport@latticesemi.com
Local Support
Contact your nearest Lattice sales office.
Internet
www.latticesemi.com
JEDEC Website
The JEDEC website contains specifications and documents referred to in this user's guide. The JEDEC URL is:
http://www.jedec.org
References
JESD207 Standard
• JEDEC STANDARD Radio Front End - Baseband Digital Parallel (RBDP) Interface JESD207, March 2007.
LatticeECP3
• HB1009, LatticeECP3 Family Handbook
Revision History
Date
Document
Version
IP Core
Version
August 2013
01.0
1.0
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Appendix A:
Resource Utilization
This appendix provides resource utilization information for Lattice FPGAs using the JESD207 IP core.
IPexpress is the Lattice IP configuration utility, and is included as a standard feature of the Diamond design tools.
Details regarding the usage of IPexpress can be found in the IPexpress and Diamond help system. For more information on the Diamond design tools, visit the Lattice web site at www.latticesemi.com//Products/DesignSoftware.
LatticeECP3 Devices
Table A-1. Performance and Resource Utilization1
DP_WIDTH
CP_SUPPORT
CP_WIRES
Register
LUTs
Slices
Fmax
10
Yes
4
219
318
233
118.666
10
Yes
3
208
314
219
118.666
12
Yes
4
239
322
243
118.977
12
Yes
3
239
323
244
121.788
1. Performance and utilization data are generated targeting a LFE3-17EA-7FTN256C device using Lattice Diamond 2.0 and Synplify Pro F2012.03L software. Performance may vary when using a different software version or targeting a different device density or speed grade
within the LatticeECP3 family.
Ordering Part Number
The Ordering Part Number (OPN) for JESD207 IP core targeting LatticeECP3 devices is JESD207-E3-U1.
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