1. Introduction

For installation instructions for this release, please go to:
http://www.xilinx.com/ipcenter/coregen/ip_update_install_instructions.htm

For system requirements: http://www.xilinx.com/ipcenter/coregen/ip_update_system_requirements.htm

This file contains release notes for the Xilinx LogiCORE IP Spartan-6 FPGA GTP Transceiver Wizard solution. For the latest core updates, see the product page at:http://www.xilinx.com/products/intellectual-property/S6_FPGA_GTP_Transceiver_Wizard.htm

2. New Features

• ISE 12.4 software support
• Added Auto Upgrade feature. Can upgrade versions 1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6,1.7 to version 1.8
• Added "Advanced Clocking" option in GUI to bring the REFCLK selection ports to top-level

3. SupportedDevices

The following device families are supported by the core for this release.

• Spartan-6 XC LXT
• Spartan-6 XA LXT
• Spartan-6 XQ LXT

4. Resolved Issues

• CR 571468: Changed ppm offset for display port protocol to "upto +- 500ppm"
• CR 577596: Updated the default target line rate to 1.485 for sdi protocol
• CR 571012: Added ability to implement dynamic clock switching from wizard using "Advanced Clocking" option in GUI
• CR 574539: Updated the default setting for PCIe protocol

5. Known Issues

The most recent information, including known issues, work-arounds, and resolutions for this version is provided in the IP Release Notes Guide located at: http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/xtp025.pdf

6. Technical Support

To obtain technical support, create a WebCase at: http://www.xilinx.com/support. Questions are routed to a team with expertise using this product.

Xilinx provides technical support for use of this product when used according to the guidelines described in the core documentation, and cannot guarantee timing, functionality, or support of this product for designs that do not follow specified guidelines.

7. Core Release History

Date By Version Description
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12/14/2010 Xilinx, Inc. 1.8 ISE 12.4 support
09/21/2010 Xilinx, Inc. 1.7 ISE 12.3 support
07/23/2010 Xilinx, Inc. 1.6 ISE 12.2 support
04/19/2010 Xilinx, Inc. 1.5 ISE 12.1 support
12/02/2009 Xilinx, Inc. 1.4 ISE 11.4 support
09/16/2009 Xilinx, Inc. 1.3 ISE 11.3 support
06/24/2009 Xilinx, Inc. 1.2 ISE 11.2 support
04/24/2009 Xilinx, Inc. 1.1 Beta2
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