Documentation: Cyclone Devices

The Cyclone^® Device Handbook consists of the Cyclone FPGA family data sheet, detailed information on how to use Cyclone features, and Cyclone device package information. To view the handbook, click the link below.

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Cyclone Device Handbook (All Sections) (4 MB)

Section I. Cyclone FPGA Family Data Sheet

• Chapter 1. Introduction (ver 1.5, May 2008, 87 KB)
• Chapter 2. Cyclone Architecture (ver 1.6, May 2008, 732 KB)
• Chapter 3. Configuration and Testing (ver 1.4, May 2008, 149 KB)
• Chapter 4. DC and Switching Characteristics (ver 1.7, May 2008, 574 KB)
• Chapter 5. Reference and Ordering Information (ver 1.4, May 2008, 77 KB)

Section II. Clock Management

• Chapter 6. Using PLLs in Cyclone Devices (ver 1.5, May 2008, 524 KB)
  (Replaces AN 251)

Section III. Memory

• Chapter 7. On-Chip Memory Implementations Using Cyclone Memory Blocks (ver 1.4, May 2008, 271 KB)
  (Replaces AN 252)

Section IV. I/O Standards

• Chapter 8. Using Selectable I/O Standards in Cyclone Devices (ver 1.6, May 2008, 344 KB)
  (Replaces AN 253)
• Chapter 9. High-Speed Differential Signaling in Cyclone Devices (ver 1.6, May 2008, 307 KB)
  (Replaces AN 254)

Section V. Design Considerations

• Chapter 10. Implementing Double Data Rate I/O Signaling in Cyclone Devices (ver 1.2, May 2008, 104 KB)
  (Replaces AN 256)
• Chapter 11. Using Cyclone Devices in Multiple-Voltage Systems (ver 1.3, May 2008, 189 KB)
  (Replaces AN 258)
• Chapter 12. Designing with 1.5-V FPGA Systems (ver 1.4, May 2008, 287 KB)
  (Replaces AN 257)

Section VI. Configuration

• Chapter 13. Configuring Cyclone FPGAs (ver 1.8, May 2008, 557 KB)
  (Replaces AN 250)
• Chapter 14. Serial Configuration Devices (EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, and EPCS128) Data Sheet (ver 3.1, May 2008, 704 KB)

Section VII. PCB Layout Guidelines

• Chapter 15. Package Information for Cyclone Devices (ver 1.3, May 2008, 83 KB)

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