This user guide provides information about the Altera Cyclone III Development Kit (DK), including its features, specifications, installation, and usage.
The Cyclone III Development Kit is a full‑featured FPGA development platform that includes an Altera Cyclone III FPGA, a USB command controller, a multi‑port SRAM/DDR SDRAM/flash memory controller, Ethernet, an on‑board current meter, and example designs. It is intended for hardware designers to prototype complex embedded systems and evaluate high‑speed bus interfaces and transceiver performance.
The guide is organized into chapters covering kit contents, getting started, software installation (Quartus II Web Edition, MegaCore IP Library, Nios II tools), board setup, design tutorials, power measurement, and an appendix on programming the flash device. It also contains revision history, typographic conventions, and contact information for Altera support.
| FPGA | Cyclone III |
|---|---|
| USB controller | USB command controller |
| Memory controller | multi‑port SRAM/DDR SDRAM /flash memory controller |
| Ethernet interface | Ethernet |
| Current meter | on‑board current meter |
Refer to the Cyclone III Development Board Reference Manual, which is mentioned in the user guide.
The kit includes a USB command controller, a multi‑port SRAM/DDR SDRAM/flash memory controller, Ethernet, and an on‑board current meter.