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If I am not using all the Stratix IV GX transceivers, what should I do with the transceiver power pins?

The power supply handling for the Stratix IV GX transceiver is shown below.

pin name specification Processing when not in use
VCCA_L Transceiver high voltage power supply (left side) GND
VCCA_R Transceiver high voltage power supply (right side) GND
VCCHIP_L Transceiver HIP digital power supply (left side) GND
VCCHIP_R Transceiver HIP Digital Power (Right) GND
VCCR_L Receiver power supply (left side) GND
VCCR_R Receiver power supply (right side) GND
VCCT_L Transmitter power supply (left side) GND
VCCT_R Transmitter power supply (right side) GND
VCCL_GXBLn Transceiver clock supply (left side) GND
VCCL_GXBRn Transceiver clock supply (right side) GND
VCCH_GXBLn Transmitter output buffer supply (left side) GND
VCCH_GXBRn Transmitter output buffer supply (right side) GND


Note (9) in the Stratix IV GX Pin Connection Guideline in the URL link below describes the power supply. In addition, detailed information is included, so please be sure to refer to it before finalizing pin processing.

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

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