I/O Structure
The pin's datain signals can drive the logic array. The logic array drives
the control and data signals, providing a flexible routing resource. The
row or column IOE clocks, io_clk[5..0], provide a dedicated routing
resource for low-skew, high-speed clocks. The global clock network
generates the IOE clocks that feed the row or column I/O regions (see
“Global Clock Network & Phase-Locked Loops” on page 2–29).
Figure 2–30 illustrates the signal paths through the I/O block.
Figure 2–30. Signal Path through the I/O Block
Row or Column
io_clk[5..0]
To Other
IOEs
io_datain
To Logic
Array
comb_io_datain
oe
ce_in
io_csclr
io_coe
ce_out
aclr/preset
sclr
Data and
Control
Signal
IOE
io_cce_in
io_cce_out
Selection
From Logic
Array
clk_in
io_caclr
io_cclk
clk_out
dataout
io_dataout
Each IOE contains its own control signal selection for the following
control signals: oe, ce_in, ce_out, aclr/preset, sclr/preset,
clk_in, and clk_out. Figure 2–31 illustrates the control signal
selection.
Altera Corporation
January 2007
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Preliminary
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