gig_eth_pcs_pma_v11_5_vinfo

    CHANGE LOG for Xilinx LogiCORE Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII v11.5

    Release Date:  December 18, 2012
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    Table of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. DEVICE SUPPORT
    3. NEW FEATURE HISTORY
    4. RESOLVED ISSUES
    5. KNOWN ISSUES & LIMITATIONS
    6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
    7. CORE RELEASE HISTORY
    8. LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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    1. INTRODUCTION

      This file contains the change log for all released versions of the Xilinx
      LogiCORE IP core  Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII.

      For the latest core updates, see the product page at:

        www.xilinx.com/products/ipcenter/DO-DI-GMIITO1GBSXPCS.htm

      For installation instructions for this release, please go to:

        www.xilinx.com/ipcenter/coregen/ip_update_install_instructions.htm

      For system requirements, see:

        www.xilinx.com/ipcenter/coregen/ip_update_system_requirements.htm

    2. DEVICE SUPPORT

      2.1. ISE

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

        Virtex-7 devices
          Virtex-7
          Virtex-7 HT/XT

        Kintex-7 devices
          Kintex-7

        Artix-7 devices
          Artix-7

        Zynq-7000 devices
          Zynq-7000

        Virtex-6 devices
          Virtex-6                              CXT/LXT/SXT/HXT
          Virtex-6 Lower Power (-1L)            LXT/SXT
          Defense Grade Virtex-6Q     (XQ)      LXT/SXT

        Spartan-6 devices
          Spartan-6                             LX/LXT
          Defense Grade Spartan-6Q              LX/LXT

        All Virtex-5 devices

        Virtex-4 devices
          Virtex-4                              LX/SX/FX

        Spartan-3 device families
          Spartan-3
          Spartan-3A and Spartan-3AN

          Spartan-3A DSP

          Spartan-3E

      2.2. VIVADO

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

        Virtex-7 devices
          Virtex-7
          Virtex-7 HT/XT

        Kintex-7 devices
          Kintex-7

        Artix-7 devices
          Artix-7

        Zynq-7000 devices
          Zynq-7000

    3. NEW FEATURE HISTORY

      3.1 ISE

        v11.5

        - ISE 14.4 software support
        - GT updates for Spartan-7,Series-7 and Virtex -6 Tranceivers.

        v11.4

        - ISE 14.2 software support
        - Support for Zynq Devices

        v11.3

        - ISE 14.1 software support
        - Support for Artix7 Devices
        - Support for Virtex-7 HT Devices

        v11.2

        - ISE 13.4 software support
        - Added programability through configuration vector

        v11.1

        - ISE 13.1 software support
        - Updated status vector
        - SGMII PHY mode
        - Support for Kintex7 Devices
        - Support for Virtex7 Devices

      3.2 Vivado

        v11.5
        - Vivado 2012.4 software support
        - GT updates for Series-7 transceivers.

        v11.4
        - Vivado 2012.2 software support
        - Initial public release
        - Block level user editable logic delivered as part of the core

    4. RESOLVED ISSUES

      4.1 ISE

        The following issues are resolved in the indicated IP versions:

        v11.5
          - None

        v11.4
          - None

        v11.3
          - AR: 45676
          - AR: 46123

        v11.2
          - AR: 42672
          - AR: 36961
          - AR: 42842
          - AR: 43421
          - AR: 43482

        v11.1
          - AR: 36957
          - AR: 36961
          - AR: 35681

      4.2 Vivado

        v11.5
          - None

        v11.4
          - None

    5. KNOWN ISSUES & LIMITATIONS

      - For a comprehensive listing of Known Issues for this core, please see the IP
        Release Notes Guide,

        www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/xtp025.pdf

    6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT & FEEDBACK

       To obtain technical support, create a WebCase at www.xilinx.com/support.
       Questions are routed to a team with expertise using this product.
       Feedback on this IP core may also be submitted under the "Leave Feedback"
       menu item in Vivado/PlanAhead.

       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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    12/18/2012  Xilinx, Inc. 11.5          ISE 14.4 and Vivado 2012.4.
                                           GT updates and CR closures.
    07/25/2012  Xilinx, Inc. 11.4          ISE 14.2 and Vivado 2012.2.
                                           Support for Zynq Devices. Sync LVDS Solution
    04/24/2012  Xilinx, Inc. 11.3          ISE 14.1, Artix-7 and Vivado 2012.1 support
    01/18/2012  Xilinx, Inc. 11.2          ISE 13.4 Support
    09/06/2011  Xilinx, Inc. 11.1 Rev 1    Patch release for ISE 13.1
    03/01/2011  Xilinx, Inc. 11.1          ISE 13.1  and Virtex-7 / Kintex-7 support
    07/30/2010  Xilinx, Inc. 10.5 Rev 1    Patch release for ISE 12.2
    07/23/2010  Xilinx, Inc. 10.5          ISE 12.2 support and Virtex-6 LVDS I/O
    04/19/2010  Xilinx, Inc. 10.4          Release for ISE 12.1
    03/09/2010  Xilinx, Inc. 10.3 Rev 1    Patch release for ISE 11.5
    09/16/2009  Xilinx, Inc. 10.3          11.3, Virtex-6 HXT and Lower Power support
    06/24/2009  Xilinx, Inc. 10.2          Release for ISE 11.2 and Spartan-6 support
    04/27/2009  Xilinx, Inc. 10.1          Release for ISE 11.1
    03/24/2008  Xilinx, Inc.  9.1          Release for ISE 10.1
    08/15/2007  Xilinx, Inc.  9.0          Release for 9.2i
    04/02/2007  Xilinx, Inc.  8.1 Rev 1    Spartan-3A DSP support
    03/05/2007  Xilinx, Inc.  8.1          Release for ISE 9.1i
    10/26/2006  Xilinx, Inc.  8.0          Release for Virtex-5 and Spartan-3A
    07/19/2006  Xilinx, Inc.  7.1          Release for ISE 8.2i
    05/22/2006  Xilinx, Inc.  7.0 Rev 1    Virtex-4 FX CES4 update
    01/18/2006  Xilinx, Inc.  7.0          Release for ISE 8.1i
    06/24/2005  Xilinx, Inc.  6.0 patch1   Patch release
    05/12/2005  Xilinx, Inc.  6.0          Release for ISE 7.1i
    09/30/2004  Xilinx, Inc.  5.0          Release for ISE 6.3i
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