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Read Me First! Getting Started with Altera March 2015 Get the latest version of this document at: www.altera.com/education/training/courses/ORMF1000

Using this Document If you are new to Altera® or programmable logic, this guide will help you with: Getting Started: Get your myAltera for full access to information and Research: See design examples, solutions, literature or intellectual property (IP) for your project

Preparation: the Quartus® II design software and access our range of training resources

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: Troubleshoot your software installation and get for your project Design Resources: Successfully complete and optimize your design

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Getting Started…

Whether you are a new Altera or a seasoned designer, we recommend creating a myAltera at http://www.altera.com/myaltera/ or from any page on the Altera web site

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What You Get With Registration

Your myAltera provides access to online services including: – Training: view the complete Altera course catalog and for courses online – my: online technical allows you to interact with the Altera Technical team – Software: get software licenses and software – Documentation: sign up for literature update notifications and request specific literature – Reference Designs: available for when you need them

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How to Create an Create your myAltera :

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Research Design examples Reference designs IP System building tools Development kits Devices Technology center End-market solutions Webcasts Literature Searching for information ing a local distributor 7

Design Examples Many building blocks available to help you better understand and easily use Altera products, implement various functions, and address basic design needs – https://www.altera.com//-resources/design-examples.html – https://www.altera.com//-resources/design-examples/alldesign-examples.html

HDL code samples included to help you get started using Altera products Design entry/tool examples highlight the design entry process – – – –

Instantiating basic logic blocks Scripting Gate-level timing simulation tools Debugging

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Reference Designs Available directly from Altera and our partners Demonstrate efficient solutions for common system design problems Allow for design reuse and fast time to market by serving as technical sub-system or system blueprints, often for targeted applications List by function or use the search box to search product descriptions and keywords from – https://www.altera.com/products/intellectual-property/referencedesigns.html – https://www.altera.com/products/reference-designs/all-referencedesigns.html

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Intellectual Property (IP) Large selection of IP cores optimized for Altera devices Available from Altera and and our partners through the Altera Megafunction Partners Program (AMPP℠) – https://www.altera.com/products/intellectual-property/ip.html

MegaCore® functions included in the IP Base Suite are free with an active Quartus II subscription – https://www.altera.com/products/intellectual-property/design/ip-base-suite.html

Even without a license, evaluate Altera IP cores and some partner IP cores using OpenCore Plus – https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/an/an320.pdf Simulate the core within your system the design and evaluate its size and speed Generate time-limited device programming files Program a device and the design in hardware

For Altera IP Core technical : – https://www.altera.com//-resources/-centers/interfaceprotocols.html 10

System Building Tools Qsys system design and integration tool – Generates an FPGA-optimized network-on-chip system interconnect – Delivers higher performance, more scalable systems, and for hierarchical design and design reuse – https://www.altera.com/products/design-software/fpga-design/quartus-ii/ quartus-ii-subscription-edition/qts-qsys.html

DSP Builder – Graphical design tool used to connect multiple digital signal processing (DSP) design elements in MathWorks Simulink – https://www.altera.com/products/design-software/model---simulation/dspbuilder.html

Altera SDK for OpenCL™ – Design environment for easily implementing parallel OpenCL applications on FPGAs – Combine the OpenCL programming model with an FPGA architecture to achieve system acceleration – https://www.altera.com/products/design-software/embedded-softwaredevelopers/opencl/overview.html 11

Development Kits Wide range of development kits available with everything you need to create, implement, and evaluate Include software, reference designs, cables, and programming hardware – https://www.altera.com/products/boards_and_kits/all-development-kits.html

For Altera development kit technical – https://www.altera.com//-resources/-centers/dev-kits.html

Altera’s partners offer development platforms that address a wide range of applications – https://www.altera.com/solutions/partners/dev-kit-partners.html

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Devices Wide range of device series and variants available – https://www.altera.com/products/fpga/overview.html

Device and Product Selector tools – – – –

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https://www.altera.com/products/product-selector-guide.html Find and compare Altera devices (and well as IP and development kits) Filter down to specific products based on search specifications Compare products side-by-side by filtering the criteria you choose for analysis

Technology Center Access to solutions for many common applications – https://www.altera.com/solutions/technology.html

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End-Market Solutions Altera’s programmable solutions are flexible and can be used in almost any end market To investigate Altera end market solutions, visit the Industrial Solutions web site – https://www.altera.com/solutions/industry.html Block diagrams and reference designs Altera partner solutions IP Industry trends and consortia Literature Webcasts

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Webcasts and YouTube Channel View featured Webcasts on many useful topics – https://www.altera.com//training/webcasts/wc-index.html

Subscribe to the Altera YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com//alteracorp

Keep up-to-date by subscribing to the Altera eNewsletter – https://www.altera.com/myaltera/mal-emailsub/technical-updates.html 16

Documentation Find detailed documentation on all Altera devices, IP, and software – https://documentation.altera.com/

Documentation index – https://www.altera.com//literature/lit-index.html

Device, software, and IP documentation link to handbooks – – – – –

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Device family details Application notes Data sheets guides Software handbooks

Documentation: Design Guidelines Design Guidelines are at the bottom of all device web pages under Documentation

Design guidelines – – – – – 18

Improve productivity by helping you avoid common pitfalls Help with device selection Help early system planning (such as early power estimation) Provide I/O and board considerations Discuss related Quartus II software issues

Documention: Guides and White Papers Guides provide additional help for: – – – –

Devices Using IP Development kits https://www.altera.com//literature/lit-ug.html

White Papers are written by Altera experts to explain: – – – – 19

How a technology was developed How a technology is used Product operation for an application, market, or technology https://www.altera.com//literature/wp/lit-wp.html

Keep Up to Date! Technical Updates center – https://www.altera.com/myaltera/mal-emailsub/technical-updates.html

Receive weekly technical email updates to Altera literature and stay informed on products, solutions, events, training & more Subscribe to the email communications that suit your needs – Product announcements – Documentation updates – Published errata

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Searching for Information Search from the top of any Altera web page – Enter a keyword in the search box – Select a search from Suggestions list or hit enter

Filter results by web site area

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ing a Local Distributor If you cannot find the answer to your technical question using this document’s resources, your local distributor – https://www.altera.com/about//.html

Distributors have Altera-trained and certified field application engineers (FAEs) to answer your technical questions Your distributor offers a variety of services and values to help you use Altera products

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Preparation Learn about design software and tools How design software and tools Getting a license Determining your design flow Altera training resources – – – –

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Training curricula Online training Instructor-led training Virtual Classrooms

Learn About Design Software and Tools Learn about Altera’s Quartus II design software – https://www.altera.com/products/design-software/fpga-design/quartus-ii/ overview.html

Decide if you need the Quartus II Subscription Edition or Web Edition – https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/ literature/po/ss_quartussevswe.pdf

Installation and licensing resources available to help you get up and running quickly – https://www.altera.com//-resources/design-software/ licensing.html

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Design Software and Tools the latest design software and tools at the Center – https://www.altera.com/s/ -center.html

individual components and earlier software versions

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Get a License Visit the Self Service Licensing Center by g into your myAltera – https://my.altera.com/AlteraLicensing/license/index.html

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Self Service Licensing Center Tasks View # of licenses View maintenance expiration dates View NIC IDs View # of seats Generate licenses Re-host licenses Apply renewals Add seat to floating license

Split floating license View license history Assign s to license Share privileges Apply dev. kit license Companion licenses Check-out floating license View bundle

Your one stop shop for software & IP licenses!

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License Types Several types of licenses are available from the Self Service Licensing Center – Quartus II Subscription Edition license Fixed license Floating licenses for PCs or Linux workstations

– MegaCore IP licenses for functions ed or purchased from Altera – DSP Builder license – Nios® II license

Software or IP must be purchased prior to licensing Installation and licensing resources are available to help you get up and running quickly – https://www.altera.com//-resources/design-software/ licensing.html

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Asg a License 1. Select the product(s) to license 2. Assign a computer to the respective product License file will be mailed to the email address linked to your myAltera Point product to location of license file or use environmental variables See the installation and licensing documentation for details – https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/ literature/manual/quartus_install.pdf

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Design Flows When starting a new design, understanding the design flow makes you more efficient – Methodology – ing documentation

Each flow provides examples of the steps recommended for project success – FPGA and LD design flow https://www.altera.com/products/design-software/fpga-design/quartus-ii/flofpga.html

– DSP design flow https://www.altera.com/solutions/technology/dsp/c-based-synthesis.html

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Altera Training Resources Altera offers training in all areas of FPGA design to meet your needs – https://www.altera.com/training

Different types of training available – Online training Recorded presentations and demonstrations

– Instructor-led courses Taught live by an Altera instructor with hands-on exercises

– Virtual Classrooms Live instructor-led training taught over the internet

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Training Curricula Seven easy-to-follow curricular tracks to help you identify the right training combination – https://www.altera.com//training/curricula.html

Software Development Fundamentals Part 1 Fundamentals Part 2 Advanced Hardware I/O Interfaces DSP Embedded Hardware

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Online Training (Just Like This One!) Access hundreds of online trainings on a multitude of topics – http://wl.altera.com/servlets/searchcourse?coursetype=Online

Courses range from short 20-30 minute presentations to full day classes, many with software demonstrations Most training viewable on a computer or any mobile device You control the pace of the course; pause at any time to practice what you’ve learned! Free!!

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Instructor-Led Training Available to help you get the most from Altera tools and devices Taught in North America by experienced instructors who can answer your questions $695 per person per day in North America – Can also be purchased with training credits: https://www.altera.com/ /training/about/credits.html

View and sign up for North America classes – http://wl.altera.com/servlets/searchcourse?coursetype=Instructor-led

our training partners outside of North America – https://www.altera.com//training/partners.html

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Virtual Classrooms Conducted live over the Internet Interact directly with an Altera instructor Identical content to the instructor-led class Audio provided through telephone conference call Classes taught in 4.5 hour sessions across consecutive days Exercises done through remote hands-on lab interface; no need to install any software locally! $695 per person per class (over 2 days) – Training credits may also be used as with in-person classes

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Knowledge Database Your questions are answered in the Knowledge Base – http://www.altera.com//kdb/kdb-search.jsp

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A community forum that brings Altera s together to learn from each other s share projects, news, and ideas about Altera products to make experiences with Altera products better http://www.alteraforum.com/

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Nios Sub-Forum

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ing the Nios developer community Covers operating systems, software, and hardware acceleration Access from the Forum List on the left side of the main forum

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Altera Wiki

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Wiki dedicated to sharing community content on Altera FPGAs, technologies, tools, and their usage Community can create, share, and update articles and projects http://www.alterawiki.com

Note: Altera does not warrant the validity of content posted onto Wiki and does not questions about Altera Wiki content 41

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If you cannot find the answer to your issue using the resources covered in this document, use my Web interface to submit technical questions or issues in a service request (SR) – Use my to update, view, and close previously submitted SRs – Each SR is assigned to a factory specialist who takes ownership of your issue and works with you to solve your problem – SR progress is reported through email, and you will receive an email notification when your SR is updated – Access your myAltera 24/7 to view SR updates

To to my, you need a myAltera http://www.altera.com/my

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Make sure you can clearly and precisely describe your problem – Describing the problem well helps the application engineer (AE) provide faster, more accurate

Details to include in the Service Request – – – – – –

Tool flow (including software version) Products and IP involved How to duplicate the issue Error (screen shots, log files, and other useful data) Expected result Actions already taken

Error messages may not be enough for the AE to resolve the issue – It may be necessary to obtain the design files to duplicate the issue (project archive) – Some customers cannot release their design to Altera Can a test case be generated that has the same problem?

Monitor the SR progress periodically through email or my – AE may ask clarifying questions

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Design Resources Ensuring the success of your project Design and resources guide Initial design review Calculating device power dissipation Pin connections Design services partners References

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Ensuring the Success of Your Project Educate yourself and your team – Start with the resources identified in this training – Minimize delays and redesign due to incorrect product assumptions – Develop a highly skilled team

Anticipate and keep issues out of your critical path – – – –

Understand your design flow Evaluate existing boards and solutions Plan your project for maximum efficiency Orchestrate internal resources and external partners as required

Conduct an initial design review – A proactive design review may reduce significant design mistakes before they occur – your distributor FAE for an Initial Design Review

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Design and Resources Guide Index of technical links guides you through every step of your design Quickly connects you to important information Great web page to bookmark!

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Design and Resources Guide Each section has a number of sub-sections Descriptions include web page links to key content Recommended for new Altera s and seasoned designers!

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Initial Design Review Design examples strongly recommended for design reviews – – – –

Designs over 130K logic elements (LEs) Designs with a short design cycle Designs planned for high-volume production High-performance, high-density, and high-complexity designs >80% utilization in I/O pins and internal logic resources >200-MHz internal fMAX High-speed LVDS interfaces High-speed memory interfaces (e.g., DDR, QDR) SERDES interfaces over 3 Gbyte/s

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Power Distribution Network (PDN) Tool Graphical interface for all Altera FPGAs to optimize the boardlevel PDN Device-specific PDN tools available for many Altera FPGAs – Includes on-die and on-package decoupling models for ed families

Device-agnostic PDN tool available for families not ed by the device-specific PDN tool https://www.altera.com//-resources/-centers/signal-power-integrity/powerdistribution-network.html

entered parameters help to derive an effective decoupling capacitor solution based on the design requirements

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Power Estimation Power Resource Center has information on Altera’s power tools, power management basics, and other resources – https://www.altera.com/products/power/resource-center.html

PowerPlay power analysis estimates power consumption from early design concept through design implementation – https://www.altera.com//-resources/devices/power/powpowerplay.html – PowerPlay early power estimator spreadsheets Complete spreadsheets for new project or import data for existing projects Spreadsheets are available for each device family

– Quartus II PowerPlay power analyzer Accurately analyze and optimize both dynamic and static power consumption

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Pin Connections pin-out files for each Altera device family – https://www.altera.com//literature/lit-dp.html

Understanding how to include an FPGA on your board can be a complex procedure – Recommendations for connecting pins for specific FPGA families can be ed from the Device Pin Connection Guidelines page – https://www.altera.com//literature/lit-dpcg.html

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Device Review Worksheets Device Schematic Review Worksheets – Based off of the respective device Pin Connection Guidelines and other referenced Altera literature applicable to board-level pin connections that need to be considered when you finalize your schematic to help you find mistakes in your schematic – https://www.altera.com//-resources//boardlayout-test/schematic-review-ws.html

Device Layout Review Worksheet – Based on guidelines found at the Board Design Resource Center and other referenced Altera literature applicable to board layout techniques and practices that need to be considered when you finalize your PCB layout – https://www.altera.com//-resources//boardlayout-test/layout-review-ws.html

All worksheets are able in Word .doc format

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Design Services Network Sometimes it makes sense to outsource part or all of your project – Due to resource limitations, experience, or skill set

Use the Altera network of independent design partners – Trained and technically competent – Knowledgeable about Altera products and solutions – https://www.altera.com/solutions/partners/design-services.html

Design Service Network (DSN) offer an extensive portfolio of design services, intellectual property, and products

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Summary Lots of resources available to you before, during, and at the completion of the design process Use this training as a guide Take advantage of them! We’re here to help you succeed with your design!

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