The customizable IBERT core for 7 series FPGA can be used for evaluating and monitoring the GTs.

The IBERT core can be defined and generated using the Vivado built-in IP Cores. And with the generated example designs the IBERT Test can be implemented.

 

 GT Clock LocationGT Clock(MHz)Notes
TE0712Quad_216 CLK0125Si5338 Clock is connected to GT CLK2 input
TE0715Quad_112 CLK1125Si5338 Clock is connected to GT CLK2 input
TE0741Quad_115 CLK1, Quad_116 CLK1125Si5338 Clock is connected to GT CLK1 input

 

Step to Step to generate the IBERT core:

  1. Create a new IP Location.


  2. Double-click IBERT 7 series GTP (or GTX).


  3. Define the new IBERT. Set the LineRate, select the Quad count, select the Refclk and Clock Source.






  4. Generate the Core.




  5.  Right-click the IP in the Sources view, choose "Open IP Example Design".  



  6. A new project with the IBERT example design will be created and opened.


  7. Test

 

 

 

References

  1. LogiCORE IP Integrated Bit Error Ratio Tester (IBERT) for 7 Series GTP Transceivers v3.0 (pg133)
  2. LogiCORE IP Integrated Bit Error Ratio Tester (IBERT) for 7 Series GTX Transceivers v3.0 (pg132 )