Altera HardCopy Series Handbook Volume 1 User Guide

About this manual

The document serves as a comprehensive reference for designing with the HardCopy Series of FPGAs. It covers two main device families: HardCopy Stratix and HardCopy APEX. The text details their architecture, features such as embedded memory and DSP blocks, and operating conditions including power consumption and timing specifications.

What's inside

• Introduction to HardCopy Stratix Devices
• Description, Architecture, and Features
• Boundary-Scan Support
• Operating Conditions
• Quartus II Support for HardCopy Stratix Devices
• Design Guidelines for Performance Improvement
• Introduction to HardCopy APEX Devices
• Back-End Design Flow for HardCopy Series Devices
• Back-End Timing Closure
• Power-Up Modes and Configuration Emulation

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How can I estimate power consumption for HardCopy designs?

The handbook includes a section on Early Power Estimation specifically for HardCopy Stratix and APEX devices.

What is the primary purpose of this handbook?

This document serves as a user guide for the HardCopy Series Handbook, Volume 1.

Which software version does this manual support?

The manual includes updates specifically for Quartus II software version 6.1.0.