Literature: HardCopy Series Devices
The HardCopy® Series Handbook includes the data sheets for HardCopy II structured ASICs and earlier HardCopy families. Additional chapters cover hardware design considerations and software support. To view the entire handbook, click the link below.
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Check the Knowledge Database for Known Issues with HardCopy II devices in the Handbook.
Check the Knowledge Database for Known Issues with HardCopy Stratix devices in the Handbook.
Section I.
HardCopy II Device Family Data Sheet (4,066 KB)
- Chapter 1. Introduction to HardCopy II Devices (ver 2.5, Jun 2007, 119 KB)
- Chapter 2. Description, Architecture, and Features (ver 2.4, Jun 2007, 305 KB)
- Chapter 3. Boundary-Scan Support (ver 2.3, Jun 2007, 123 KB)
- Chapter 4. DC and Switching Specifications and Operating Conditions (ver 3.2, Sep 2007, 871 KB)
- Chapter 5. Quartus II Support for HardCopy II Devices (ver 2.4, Jun 2007, 703 KB)
- Chapter 6. Script-Based Design for HardCopy II Devices (ver 1.2, Jun 2007, 295 KB)
- Chapter 7. Timing Constraints for HardCopy II Devices (ver 2.1, Jun 2007, 960 KB)
- Chapter 8. Migrating Stratix II Device Resources to HardCopy II Devices (ver 1.3, Jun 2007, 1,282 KB)
Section II.
HardCopy Stratix Device Family Data Sheet (1,460 KB)
- Chapter 9. Introduction to HardCopy Stratix Devices (ver 2.3, Jun 2007, 97 KB)
- Chapter 10. Description, Architecture & Features (ver 3.3, Jun 2007, 160 KB)
- Chapter 11. Boundary-Scan Support (ver 3.3, Jun 2007, 112 KB)
- Chapter 12. Operating Conditions (ver 3.3, Jun 2007, 545 KB)
- Chapter 13. Quartus II Support for HardCopy Stratix Devices (ver 3.3, Jun 2007, 634 KB)
- Chapter 14. Design Guidelines for HardCopy Stratix Performance Improvement (ver 1.3, Jun 2007, 248 KB)
Section III.
HardCopy APEX Device Family Data Sheet (401 KB)
Section IV.
General HardCopy Series Design Considerations (545 KB)
Section V.
HardCopy Design Center Migration Process (333 KB)
Related Documentation by Document Types
User Guides
- DDR Timing Wizard User Guide (ver 3.0, Nov 2007, 1,972 KB)
- HardCopy II Clock Uncertainty Calculator User Guide (ver 1.0, Aug 2007, 611 KB)
HCII_Clock_Uncertainty_Calculator.zip ( 1,004 KB)
- PowerPlay Early Power Estimator User Guide for Stratix II, Stratix II GX, and HardCopy II (ver 1.2, Jan 2007, 2,797 KB)
Application Notes
- AN 432: Using Different PLL Settings Between Stratix II and HardCopy II Devices (ver 1.1, Dec 2007, 168 KB)
- AN477: Designing RGMII Interface with FPGA and HardCopy Devices (ver 1.0, Nov 2007, 260 KB)
- AN 328: Interfacing DDR2 SDRAM with Stratix II, Stratix II GX, and Arria GX Devices (ver 4.0, Nov 2007, 3,065 KB)
ALTMEMPHY Example ( 2,834 KB)
Legacy PHY Example ( 4,866 KB)
- AN 311: ASIC-to-FPGA Design Methodology and Guidelines (ver 2.0, Oct 2007, 415 KB)
- AN 463: Using ALTMEMPHY Megafunction with HardCopy II Structured ASICs (ver 1.0, Jul 2007, 915 KB)
- AN 413: Using Legacy Integrated Static Data Path and Controller Megafunction with HardCopy II Structured ASICs (ver 2.1, Jul 2007, 227 KB)
- AN 453: HardCopy II Fitting Techniques (ver 1.0, Jun 2007, 1,321 KB)
White Papers
Brochures
Selector Guides
Errata Sheets
Technical Briefs
Product Overview
Inserts and Advertorials
Related Documentation by Solutions
External Memory Interfaces
- AN 328: Interfacing DDR2 SDRAM with Stratix II, Stratix II GX, and Arria GX Devices (ver 4.0, Nov 2007, 3,065 KB)
ALTMEMPHY Example (2,834 KB)
Legacy PHY Example (4,866 KB)
- DDR Timing Wizard User Guide (ver 3.0, Nov 2007, 1,972 KB)
End Applications
- Altera Addresses the SWaP Challenges (ver 1.0, Sep 2007, 148 KB)
- Altera Enhanced COTS PLD Initiative (ver 1.0, Sep 2007, 138 KB)
- Automotive-Grade Device Handbook (ver 1.0, Feb 2008, 843 KB)
- Altera FPGAs for radar and advanced sensors (ver 1.0, Oct 2008, 219 KB)

- Broadband access solutions from Altera (ver 1.0, Sep 2007, 263 KB)
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