EP3C16F256I7N Altera, EP3C16F256I7N Datasheet - Page 27

• Manufacturer Part Number: EP3C16F256I7N
• Description: Cyclone III
• Manufacturer: Altera

Quartus II Software Support
Quartus II software is the number one design software for performance
and productivity. It is the industry's only complete design solution for
CPLDs, FPGAs, and structured ASICs. Quartus II software includes an
integrated development environment to accelerate system-level design
and seamless integration with leading third-party software tools and
flows. Cyclone III FPGAs are supported by both the subscription and free
Quartus II Web Edition software.
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See the Quartus II Handbook for more information on the Quartus II
software features.
Nios II – The World’s Most Versatile Embedded Processor
®
Cyclone III devices support the Nios
II embedded processor which
allows you to implement custom-fit embedded processing solutions.
Cyclone III devices can also expand the peripheral set, memory, I/O, or
performance of embedded processors. Single or multiple Nios II
embedded processors can be designed into a Cyclone III device to
provide additional co-processing power or even replace existing
embedded processors in your system. Using Cyclone III and Nios II
together allows for low-cost, high-performance embedded processing
solutions which allow you to extend your product's life cycle and
improve time to market over standard product solutions.
Configuration
Cyclone III devices use SRAM cells to store configuration data.
Configuration data is downloaded to Cyclone III devices each time the
device powers up. Low-cost configuration options include Altera EPCS
family serial flash devices, as well as parallel flash configuration options
using commodity Intel and Spansion devices. These options provide
flexibility for general-purpose applications and the ability to meet