Literature: MAX II Devices
Literature: MAX II Devices
The MAX® II Device Handbook is comprised of the MAX II family data sheet along with detailed information on how to use MAX II features. Other topics include PCB layout guidelines, user flash memory, in-system programmability, and design considerations. To view the entire handbook, click the MAX II Device Handbook (All Sections) link below.
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Section I.
MAX II Device Family Data Sheet (1,353 KB )
Chapter 1. Introduction (ver 1.7, Dec 2007, 119 KB )
Chapter 2. MAX II Architecture (ver 2.1, Mar 2008, 491 KB )
Chapter 3. JTAG and In-System Programmability (ver 1.5, Dec 2007, 145 KB )
Chapter 4. Hot Socketing and Power-On Reset in MAX II Devices (ver 2.0, Dec 2007, 170 KB )
Chapter 5. DC and Switching Characteristics (ver 2.1, Mar 2008, 655 KB )
Chapter 6. Reference and Ordering Information (ver 1.4, Dec 2007, 96 KB )
Section II.
PCB Layout Guidelines (492 KB )
Section III.
User Flash Memory (1,013 KB )
Section IV.
In-System Programmability (877 KB )
Chapter 11. In-System Programmability Guidelines for MAX II Devices (ver 1.6, Dec 2007, 176 KB )
Chapter 12. Real-Time ISP and ISP Clamp for MAX II Devices (ver 1.5, Dec 2007, 263 KB )
Chapter 13. IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan Testing for MAX II Devices (ver 1.6, Dec 2007, 324 KB )
Chapter 14. Using Jam STAPL for ISP via an Embedded Processor (ver 1.7, Dec 2007, 265 KB )
Chapter 15. Using the Agilent 3070 Tester for In-System Programming (ver 1.4, Dec 2007, 154 KB )
Section V.
Design Considerations (434 KB )
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AN 484: SMBus for GPIO Pin Expansion in MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 119 KB )
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AN 422: Power Management in Portable Systems Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Jul 2006, 265 KB )
AN 426: Using MAX II CPLDs as Analog Keyboard Encoders (ver 1.0, Jul 2006, 308 KB )
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