                Core Name: Xilinx LogiCORE Spartan-6 FPGA GTP Transceiver Wizard
                Version: 1.6
                Release Date: July 23, 2010


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This document contains the following sections:

1. Introduction
2. New Features
3. Supported Devices
4. Resolved Issues
5. Known Issues
6. Technical Support
7. Core Release History
8. Legal Disclaimer 

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1. INTRODUCTION

For the most recent updates to the IP installation instructions for this core,
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 v1.6. For the latest core updates, see the product
page at:

   http://www.xilinx.com/products/ipcenter/S6_GTP_Wizard.htm


2. NEW FEATURES

   - ISE 12.2 software support
   - Added Auto Upgrade feature. Can upgrade versions 1.3,1,4,1,5 to version 1.6

3. SUPPORTED DEVICES
  
   - Spartan-6 XC LXT 
   - Spartan-6 XA LXT
   - Spartan-6 XQ LXT
   

4. RESOLVED ISSUES

   - Fixed CR 552964, 556546, 551106

5. KNOWN ISSUES

   The following are known issues for v1.6 of this core at time of release:

   - SATA-I/II protocols are not complaince tested
   - Incorrect range of values for ppm_offset in GSG546. The range should not have ">+_100 ppm or SSC".
   
   The most recent information, including known issues, workarounds, and
   resolutions for this version is provided in the release notes Answer Record
   for the ISE 12.2 IP Update at

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


6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

   To obtain technical support, create a WebCase at 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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07/23/2010  Xilinx, Inc.  1.6          12.2 release
04/19/2010  Xilinx, Inc.  1.5          12.1 release
12/02/2009  Xilinx, Inc.  1.4          11.4 release
09/16/2009  Xilinx, Inc.  1.3          11.3 release
06/26/2009  Xilinx, Inc.  1.2          11.2 release
04/24/2009  Xilinx, Inc.  1.1          Beta2
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