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The Stratix IV has several Clock input pins, are they all the same function?

Each pin supports different functions.

Please check the differences in specifications below.

Stratix IV clock input pin

pin name clock input other than clock when not in use Single-ended input Supports differential input Differential OCT
CLK[1,3,8,10]p OK input only GND OK Connect P channel External
CLK[1,3,8,10]n Connect N channel
CLK[0,2,9,11]p User I/O Quartus II
unused of
pin setting
dependent upon
Connect P channel OCT Rd
CLK[0,2,9,11]n Connect N channel
CLK[4:7,12:15]p Connect P channel External
CLK[4:7,12:15]n Connect N channel
PLL_[L1,L4,R1,R4]_CLKp input only GND Connect P channel
PLL_[L1,L4,R1,R4]_CLKn Connect N channel


Also, during actual design, be sure to check the Pin Connection Guideline at the URL link below.

https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/dp/stratix4/pcg-01005.pdf

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