CPLD Software Setup Note: Some of the images contained in this presentation are captured from Altera’s Quartus II software. Please see the Altera web site (www.altera.com) for more details on their product and design solutions. Last Mod: August 2013 ©Paul R. Godin

SURPRISE We have the MAX7000S devices… Lots of fun when manufacturers do this….

Software and Hardware set-up Quartus II Software and Hardware set-up

About Altera’s Quartus II software The Quartus II software is the newer generation of Altera’s CPLD software Many of its features are offered free of charge to students Commercial applications require licencing Altera wants to retain copyright control over its software. Students must download their own copies and obtain their own licences.

Important Please follow the steps indicated in the following pages very carefully. If you skip a step, or make an error, the software will not run as required, and/or you may not be capable of programming the device.

Setting up the Quartus II Software You will need to set up an account using your SAIT email and answer any marketing questions in an appropriate manner. You may use the following information: SAIT, 1301-16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 0L4, 403-284-7248 CONTINUED>>>

Setting up the Quartus II Software On average, the software set-up process takes about an hour depending on the download rates. It’s a big file (over 1.4GB). Go to the site: http://www.altera.com USE FIREFOX…the site has trouble with IE Follow the download link (top right of the screen on last viewing) Scroll down to the Software Selector Select by device Select MAX Series Select MAX 7000 Select WEB EDITION (latest version) See next slide for selection requirements CONTINUED>>>

Setting up the Quartus II Software Run and install the downloaded file. See the computer help desk for help. Start the software. Some people have had trouble with programming the boards. A JTAG service must be running. Hopefully the new version of the software have solved this problem. If you cannot program your board we can address it in class.

Setting up the programmer After the software is installed an interface is required to communicate with the physical chip via your USB port. Instruction will be given in class.

The set-up process is complete!