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logic cells, and multiple global Clocks with
optional inversion. MAX 7000S devices
also offer the additional capability of in-
system programming via JTAG boundary-
scan test circuitry.
1 Altera strongly recommends using
MAX 7000S and MAX 7000E devices
rather than equivalent MAX 7000
devices for new designs.
MAX 9000 An Altera device family based
on the third generation of Multiple Array
MatriX architecture. These EEPROM-based
devices include the EPM9560, EPM9560A,
EPM9480, EPM9400, EPM9320, and
EPM9320A devices.
MAX 9000A devices are enhanced versions
of MAX 9000 devices, and are function-,
pin-, and programming-file-compatible
with MAX 9000 devices. MAX 9000A
devices differ from MAX 9000 devices in
that they offer an additional 16 bits for a
user code.
MAX 9000 devices with the speed grade
suffix ÒFÓ contain fixed programming
algorithms, and therefore can be
programmed with Serial Vector Format
Files.
MAX+PLUS (DOS) AlteraÕs DOS-based
Multiple Array MatriX Programmable
Logic User System. MAX+PLUS is a set of
computer programs and hardware support
products for designing and implementing
custom logic circuits with Altera Classic
and MAX 5000 devices. Graphic Design
Files (.gdf) created for MAX+PLUS are
automatically converted and processed
with the MAX+PLUS II Compiler; AHDL
Text Design Files (.tdf) are compiled
directly. The MAX+PLUS II Programmer
can program Classic and MAX 5000
devices with JEDEC Files (.jed) and
Programmer Object Files (.pof) created by
MAX+PLUS.
1 MAX+PLUS is no longer offered by
Altera. All new designs should be
created with MAX+PLUS II.
MAX+PLUS II Message File (.mmf) A
binary file (with the extension .mmf)
created by MAX+PLUS II that contains
messages issued by any MAX+PLUS II
application or command that runs as a
background process, e.g., the Compiler
and Programmer. This file is used to
display messages in the Message Processor
and to locate messages in design and
ancillary files.
maxplus2.idx file A text file, created
automatically when you save a file, that
maps filenames with more than eight
characters to 8-character filenames.
MAX+PLUS II creates a maxplus2.idx file
in each directory where you save a file that
contains filenames with more than eight
characters. The file is automatically
updated each time you save a file with a
long filename.
maxplus2.ini file A text file, created
during installation, that contains the
parameters that affect the way
MAX+PLUS II applications operate. This
file continuously records the options that
you set in one session, so that they are
automatically set for the next session.
MegaCore and OpenCore megafunctions
MegaCore and OpenCore megafunctions
are pre-verified HDL design files for
complex system-level functions that can be
purchased from Altera. These pre-tested
megafunctions are optimized for
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