I'm beginning an application that requires RSDS output, and am finding information that leads to ambiguous conclusions.
RSDS is specifically mentioned in the Cyclone V High-Speed I/O Specifications; Table 34 of CV-51002 (2018.05.07). It states,
"The Cyclone V devices support the following output standards using true LVDS output buffer types on all I/O banks. True RSDS output standard with data rates of up to 360 Mbps"
RSDS allows for both 3-differential-pair and 4-differential pair configurations (per National Semiconductor's RSDS specification). The 360Mbps spec, therefore, could mean three different things:
1) 360Mbps per differential pair.
2) 360Mbps total for a 3-differential-pair implementation of RSDS, implying 120Mbps per differential pair.
3) 360Mbps total for a 4-differential-pair implementation of RSDS, implying 90Mbps per differential pair.
How can I determine which one applies?
RSDS is specifically mentioned in the Cyclone V High-Speed I/O Specifications; Table 34 of CV-51002 (2018.05.07). It states,
"The Cyclone V devices support the following output standards using true LVDS output buffer types on all I/O banks. True RSDS output standard with data rates of up to 360 Mbps"
RSDS allows for both 3-differential-pair and 4-differential pair configurations (per National Semiconductor's RSDS specification). The 360Mbps spec, therefore, could mean three different things:
1) 360Mbps per differential pair.
2) 360Mbps total for a 3-differential-pair implementation of RSDS, implying 120Mbps per differential pair.
3) 360Mbps total for a 4-differential-pair implementation of RSDS, implying 90Mbps per differential pair.
How can I determine which one applies?