Article ID: 000085905 Content Type: Error Messages Last Reviewed: 03/07/2023

Error: SERDES receiver node - Due to a problem in the Quartus® II software version 12.1 and later, you may see this error in Stratix® V devices when using the ALTLVDS_RX megafunction in external PLL mode.

Environment

  • Quartus® II Subscription Edition
  • PLL
  • BUILT IN - ARTICLE INTRO SECOND COMPONENT
    Description

    Due to a problem in the Quartus® II Software version 12.1 and later, you may see this error in Stratix® V devices when using the ALTLVDS_RX mega function in external PLL mode.

    Error: SERDES receiver node 'lvds_rx:lvds_rx_inst0|altlvds_rx:ALTLVDS_RX_component|lvds_rx_lvds_rx:auto_generated|rx_0' is not properly connected on the 'CLOCK0' port. It must be connected to one of the valid ports listed below.Info: Can be connected to LVDSCLK port of stratixv_pll_lvds_output WYSIWYGInfo: Can be connected to OUTCLK port of generic_pll WYSIWYG

    Resolution

    To workaround this problem, an LVDS buffer needs to be inserted between the external pll and the ALTLVDS instance on the rx_inclock and the rx_enable ports.

    Please look at the article below to learn how to add an intermediate LVDS buffer between the external PLL and ALTLVDS IP.

    This problem is fixed starting with Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software version 12.1.

     

    Related Products

    This article applies to 4 products

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