PLD Overview

PLD Software Tools Overview

Atmel’s philosophy is that you should licensed from Data I/O Corporation and CMOS PLD be able to use standard tools you al- Logical Devices, Inc. Development ready have to design with our program- Under the terms of our agreements mable logic devices. For those users with Data I/O, may sell these Software that do not currently have such a tool, systems and their options only to users or who wish to augment tools they al- of these limited systems. If a customer Support ready own, we have Atmel-specific ver- already has the full function version sions of standard tools available at very from Data I/O, they can purchase up- Overview reasonable costs. grades or options from the original With the tools Atmel has available, we company, not from Atmel. can serve the needs of beginning users This document outlines general system as well as more experienced users. configurations required to use the vari- Based on the background of the user, ous systems, details each package in- we can make recommendations on the cluding ordering information, and in- most cost effective solution (see Table cludes a section with suggested sys- 1). If you have any questions regarding tems for various types of users. which package is best suited to a par- ticular set of needs, please contact the Systems Atmel PLD Technical Support Hotline Atmel offers several levels of systems at (408) 436-4333 or email to pld@at- to meet the various needs of our cus- mel.com. tomers. The systems are described on the following pages, along with a brief General description of their function. For further Atmel offers versions of standard third- information, contact your local Atmel party PLD design tools that are limited sales representative, or the Atmel PLD to only Atmel PLD devices at a reduced Hotline at (408) 436-4333, or PLD cost compared to the normal versions. email at [email protected]. These systems are based on software PLD Software Tools Overview

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Recommended User Experience System

No prior PLD experience. Wants basic support for ATDS1000PC (Atmel-CUPL), New PLD User PAL-type and V-Series devices and is willing to do manual ATDS1100PC pin assignment. (Atmel-Synario)

Knows ABEL, Cupl, or PALASM, and is familiar with 22V10 design. Wants to move up in density, PAL-type Device User ATDS1100PC and wants automatic fitting to reduce need to learn detailed internals of each device.

Complex PLD User or Uses complex PLDs from , AMD, or Lattice. Wants TTL Designer state-of-the-art tools for Atmel’s V- and F1500 Series to ATDS1100PC take advantage of their speed and density. Wants (Atmel-Synario) schematic capture, simulation, and multiple design entry modes. Does not need full timing simulation.

ATDS1120PC Device Timing Simulation (Atmel-Synario Timing Simulation option)

ATDS1130PC Wants VHDL Entry Support (Atmel-Synario VHDL option)

Atmel-ABEL/ABEL/ Uses Atmel-ABEL version 5.1 or lower, Data I/O ABEL 5.1 ATDS1105PC/ATDS1106PC Viewlogic User or lower, or Viewlogic’s Workview/ProPLD (upgrade to ATDS1100PC) Note: 1. For proper ordering codes, consult the Atmel PLD Software Tools Product Description List.

Product Description ATDS1000PC Atmel-CUPL ATDS1100PC Synario-basic Schematic Capture, ABEL, Functional Simulation ATDS1120PC Synario- Timing Simulation ATDS1130PC Synario-VHDL Synthesis ATDS1105PC Upgrade from ABEL v5.1 to ATDS1100PC ATDS1106PC Upgrade from ABEL v6.0 to ATDS1100PC ATDS1107PC Upgrade from ProPLD to ATDS1100PC

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Table 2. PLD System Configuration Requirements

ATDS1000PC ATDS1100PC (Atmel-CUPL) (Atmel-Synario)

PC 486/ PC 486/ Platform: Pentium Pentium

DOS 3.3 or higher, Operating Windows 3.X or higher, Windows 3.1/95/NT System: Windows 95

Display CGA, EGA, VGA/SVGA Adaptor: VGA or SVGA

System 8MB 8MB Memory: 16MB (recommended)

Hard Space Recommended: 10MB 60MB Disk:

I/O Ports 1 parallel (for security block) not required required: 1 serial (for mouse)

2/3-button Mouse: not required mouse

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