Solution ID: rd09022004_8528
Last Modified: Jul 01, 2008
Product Category: Devices
Product Area: Configuration (FPGA)
Product Sub-area: Error Detection/CRC

Problem

What solutions does Altera offer for soft-error/ Single Event Upset (SEU) mitigation?

Solution

For soft-error/ Single Event Upset (SEU) mitigation, Altera® offers the Error Detection Feature using Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) in Stratix® series, Cyclone® series, and Arria® GX devices. For more information please refer to the following links:

• Single Event Upset web page
• AN 357: Error Detection Using CRC in Altera FPGA Devices (PDF)
• Refer to Stratix III, Stratix IV, Arria GX and Cyclone III handbook chapters for SEU mitigation information on these devices.

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