diff --git a/libraries/technology/eth_10g/tech_eth_10g_arria10.vhd b/libraries/technology/eth_10g/tech_eth_10g_arria10.vhd index 77852f697719a00064fd32bec4387492149ea6b4..7e00652158c3f11d583e48ecfe2fc81bdbf65db3 100644 --- a/libraries/technology/eth_10g/tech_eth_10g_arria10.vhd +++ b/libraries/technology/eth_10g/tech_eth_10g_arria10.vhd @@ -56,6 +56,14 @@ -- 0 = OK -- 1 = local fault -- 2 = remote fault +-- +-- From google search: +-- Link fault Operation +-- 1) Device B detects loss of signal. Local fault is signaled by PHY of Device B to Device B. +-- 2) Device B ceases transmission of MAC frames and transmits remote fault to Device A. +-- 3) Device A receives remote fault from Device B. +-- 4) Device A stops sending frames, continuously generates Idle. +-- -- Hence when the xgmii_link_status is OK then the other side is also OK so -- then it is also appropriate to release tx_snk.xon. --