MAX+PLUSII Altera Corporation, MAX+PLUSII Datasheet - Page 11

• Manufacturer Part Number: MAX+PLUSII
• Description: Programmable Logic Development System & Software
• Manufacturer: Altera Corporation

MAX+PLUS II Programmable Logic Development System & Software Data Sheet
Figure 6. MAX+PLUS II Compiler & Message Processor
Logic Synthesis & Fitting
The Logic Synthesizer module in the MAX+PLUS II Compiler supports
numerous synthesis options. It selects appropriate logic reduction
algorithms to minimize and remove redundant logic, ensuring that the
device logic resources are used as efficiently as possible for the target
device architecture. It also removes unused logic from the project.
Logic synthesis options help the designer guide the outcome of logic
synthesis. Altera provides three “ready-made” synthesis styles that
specify the settings for multiple logic synthesis options. The designer can
choose a default style to set default synthesis options, create custom
styles, and specify individual synthesis options on selected logic
functions. Synthesis options can be tailored for a specific device family to
take advantage of its architecture. A number of advanced logic options
further expand the designer’s ability to control logic synthesis.
The Compiler’s Fitter module applies heuristic rules to select the best
possible implementation for the synthesized project in one or more
devices. This automatic fitting relieves the designer of tedious place-and-
route tasks. The Fitter generates a Report File (.rpt) that shows project
implementation as well as any unused resources in the device(s). Fitting
results can also be displayed in the MAX+PLUS II Floorplan Editor.
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