7022 - CertusPro-NX/MPCS: Does the MPCS IP GUI for CertusPro-NX has a way to validate if the FVCO (VCO frequency) is within the SerDes specification limit?
Solution:
The MPCS IP has an update that added the FVCO checker.
It is available on Radiant 2023.2 or later.
In case the user cannot upgrade to the said version, kindly file techsupport ticket to have an appropriate software patch. https://www.latticesemi.com/en/Support
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