MAX+PLUSII Altera Corporation, MAX+PLUSII Datasheet - Page 5

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

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MAX+PLUS II Programmable Logic Development System & Software Data Sheet
OpenCore Feature
MegaCore or AMPP megafunctions can be previewed before licensing via
the MAX+PLUS II OpenCore feature. This pre-purchase evaluation
system allows designers to instantiate and simulate MegaCore functions
or AMPP megafunctions. However, programming files as well as output
files for third-party EDA tool simulation can only be generated with an
authorization code provided upon licensing.
For information of the OpenCore feature, see
in this data book, or go to MAX+PLUS II Help, or refer to the Altera web
site.
Industry-Standard LPM Functions
Users can create designs using functions from the industry-standard
LPM version 2.1.0. The LPM offers scalable logic functions—such as
RAM, counters, adders, and multiplexers—and preserves high-level
design information for optimal implementation. The MAX+PLUS II
Compiler automatically generates optimized, architecture-specific
implementations of LPM functions. LPM functions can be implemented
with industry-standard design entry tools, or in schematic or text designs
created with the MAX+PLUS II software.
For more information on LPM functions, refer to the LPM Quick
Reference Guide or MAX+PLUS II Help, or go to the Altera web site.
Industry-Standard EDA Design Entry
The MAX+PLUS II Compiler interfaces with industry-standard EDA tools
that generate EDIF 2 0 0 and 3 0 0 netlist files, including files that contain
LPM functions. The Compiler uses Library Mapping Files (.lmf) to map
symbol and pin names from other EDA tools to MAX+PLUS II logic
functions. Altera supports the use of LMFs with tools from companies
such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Viewlogic, and others. VHDL 1987
and 1993 and Verilog HDL design support is also available from Cadence,
Exemplar Logic, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys, Synplicity, and others.
For more information on other EDA tool vendors, see
Support
in this data book.
Introduction to Megafunctions
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