STM-0/1/4 (STS-1/3/12) Mapper
Features
- Generates up to 12 VC payloads
- VCs can be a mix of VC3 and VC4
- Maps TUG3 into VC4 and TUG3 into VC3 or TUG3
- Maps TUs (TU11, TU12, and TU2) into TUG2
- TU type can be dynamically configured on a per TUG2 basis
- TU3 within TUG3 is also supported, as is VC11 over TU12
- Generates all TU pointers
- Including the TU3 pointer for TU3 over TUG3
- Inserts all lower-order path overhead
- Calculates BIP-2 (B3 in the case of TU3 over TUG3)
- Maps PDH signals into VC and TU payloads
- All mappings for TU11, TU12, TU2, VC3, and VC4 are supported
- Mapping type may be dynamically configured on a per-TU/VC basis
- Accepts a multi-channel input of up to 336 TU payloads (TU11 over STM-4)
- Plugs directly into SDH Framer core for a complete SDH solution
- Also plugs into PDH Framer cores (E1/T1 and E3/T3)
Block Diagram
Figure 1 shows a block diagram of the function.

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Description
The Aliathon STM-0/1/4 (STS-1/3/12) Mapper core provides a flexible, resource-efficient, programmable logic based solution for SONET/SDH interfaces. The core supports all mappings (e.g., 336 TU11's in STM-4, 3 TU3's in STM-1, or any combination) and may be dynamically switched between any of the mappings. The core is supported for Stratix® II, Stratix GX, and Cyclone™ FPGAs.
Device Utilization & Performance
Table 1 lists the typical device utilization for the megafunction.
| Table 1. Typical Device Utilization for the Megafunction |
| Target Device |
Speed Grade |
Utilization |
Performance (fMAX) |
Parameter Setting |
| LEs (1) |
ESBs (2) |
| Cyclone |
-7 |
2140 |
- |
90+ MHz |
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| Stratix |
-7 |
1952 |
- |
90+ MHz |
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| Stratix II |
-5 |
1114 |
- |
100+ MHz |
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Notes:
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LEs = Logic elements. The LE count for Stratix II devices is based on the number of adaptive look-up tables (ALUTs) used for the design as reported by the Quartus® II software.
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ESBs = Embedded system blocks
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Aliathon at:
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E-mail: info@aliathon.com URL: www.aliathon.com
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