Re: Clause 51 (XSBI) questions : PMA_TXSRC_CLK

[Jscquake@xxxxxxx]

Hello Henning,

Agreed on the need to use  the PMA_TXCLK_SRC as a reference for
the PCS. In that light I would modify (not REMOVE) section 51.3.1 line46 to 
emphasize this need. new line to read

"The PMA_TXCLK_SRC is used by the PCS to derive the PMA_TX_CLK." 

This comment was  previously mentioned on page 202 line 46/47 but I think
it is very worthwhile to repeat it again here.

We can take the details of the wording off line if the concept is agreed. 

Regards,
Justin

In a message dated 10/13/00 8:18:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
henning.lysdal@xxxxxxxxx writes:

> 
>  Justin, Erik,
>  
>  Much as we agree on must issues Justin, I have to disagree when you state
>  that "It is not required that one uses the PMA_TXCLK_SRC".
>  
>  It is not required that the PCS use a specific edge of the PMA_TXCLK_SRC.
>  However, PMA_TXCLK_SRC is the primary clock source for the PCS (remember
>  that the reference clock for the PMA is not specified). Furthermore, if the
>  PCS does not use the PMA_TXCLK_SRC, you open the loop thereby ruling out a
>  PLL based timing control.
>  
>  Regards,
>  
>  Henning
>  


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