JESD204B resource simplifies integration of FPGAs and data converters

The JESD204B is a serial interface standard that simplifies circuit board design when interoperating FPGAs with ADCs and DACs. Altera claims that they are the only FPGA vendor to provide JESD204B IP that includes the physical layer, data link layer and transport layer implementations from a single source. The IP conforms to the latest JESD204B standard for operation up to 12.5 Gbps. Altera offers JESD204B solutions supporting its latest 28 nm products, including high-performance Stratix V FPGAs; mid-range Arria V FPGAs and SoCs; and low-power, low-cost Cyclone V FPGAs and SoCs. Further to this, Altera has validated device interoperability with leading data converter suppliers, including Analog Devices and Texas Instruments, and is actively working to expand its offering by validating interoperability with many other data converter companies.

Designers can access Altera's JESD204B resource center on its web site that simplifies the evaluation and selection of data converters from industry-leading vendors. Through this resource center, customers can find out more information about Altera’s JESD204B solutions, download and evaluate JESD204B IP, view device interoperability reports and characterization reports, and download reference designs.

“Our close collaboration with industry-leading partners enables us to deliver the most comprehensive JESD204B offering in the FPGA industry,” said Alex Grbic, director of software and IP product marketing at Altera. “Providing validated device interoperability reports, proven IP, and multiple reference designs and development kits allow customers to quickly evaluate and integrate a JESD204B-based serial interface into their designs.”

The JESD204B resources are availble now, with the JESD204B IP available for download and free evaluation. The interface standard is used across many applications, including radar, wireless radioheads, medical imaging equipment, software defined radios and industrial applications.