2. Getting Started
To evaluate the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore® function using the
OpenCore Plus feature include these steps in your design flow:
Design Flow
1. Obtain and install the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function.
The 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function is part of the MegaCore
IP Library, which is distributed with the Quartus® II software and
downloadable from the Altera website, www.altera.com.
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For system requirements and installation instructions, refer to Quartus II
Installation & Licensing for Windows or Quartus II Installation & Licensing
for UNIX & Linux Workstations on the Altera website.
Figure 2–1 shows the directory structure after you install the 8B10B
Encoder/Decoder, where <path>is the installation directory. The default
installation directory on Windows is c:\altera\71; on UNIX and Linux it
is /opt/altera/71.
Figure 2–1. Directory Structure
<path>
Installation directory
ip
Contains the MegaCore IP Library.
common
Contains the shared components.
ed8b10b
Contains the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore function files and documentation.
doc
Contains the documentation for the MegaCore function.
lib
Contains encrypted lower-level design files.
2. Create a custom variation of the 8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore
Function.
3. Implement the rest of your design using the design entry method of
your choice.
Altera Corporation
October 2007
MegaCore Version 7.2
8B10B Encoder/Decoder MegaCore Function User Guide
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