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 MB)
- Chapter 1. Introduction (ver 1.8, Oct 2008, 100 KB)

- Chapter 2. MAX II Architecture (ver 2.2, Oct 2008, 431 KB)

- Chapter 3. JTAG and In-System Programmability (ver 1.6, Oct 2008, 128 KB)

- Chapter 4. Hot Socketing and Power-On Reset in MAX II Devices (ver 2.1, Oct 2008, 160 KB)

- Chapter 5. DC and Switching Characteristics (ver 2.4, Nov 2008, 574 KB)

- Chapter 6. Reference and Ordering Information (ver 1.5, Oct 2008, 79 KB)

Section II.
PCB Layout Guidelines (714 KB)
Section III.
User Flash Memory (985 KB)
Section IV.
In-System Programmability (840 KB)
- Chapter 11. In-System Programmability Guidelines for MAX II Devices (ver 1.7, Oct 2008, 156 KB)

- Chapter 12. Real-Time ISP and ISP Clamp for MAX II Devices (ver 1.6, Oct 2008, 215 KB)

- Chapter 13. IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan Testing for MAX II Devices (ver 1.7, Oct 2008, 298 KB)

- Chapter 14. Using Jam STAPL for ISP via an Embedded Processor (ver 1.8, Oct 2008, 255 KB)

- Chapter 15. Using the Agilent 3070 Tester for In-System Programming (ver 1.5, Oct 2008, 132 KB)

Section V.
Design Considerations (433 KB)
Related Documentation by Document Types
Data Sheets
User Guides
Application Notes
- AN 386: Using the Parallel Flash Loader with the Quartus II Software (ver 4.1, May 2008, 1 MB)
- AN 485: Serial Peripheral Interface Master in MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 117 KB)
- AN 486: SPI to I2C Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 144 KB)
- AN 487: SPI to I2S Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 138 KB)
- AN 488: Stepper Motor Controller Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 100 KB)
- AN 489: Using the UFM in MAX II Devices (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 161 KB)
- AN 490: MAX II CPLDs as Voltage Level Shifters (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 323 KB)
- AN 491: Auto Start Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 119 KB)
- AN 492: CF+ Interface Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 145 KB)
- AN 493: I2C Battery Gauge Interface Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 171 KB)
- AN 494: GPIO Pin Expansion Using I2C Bus Interface in MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 193 KB)
- AN 495: IDE/ATA Controller Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 155 KB)
- AN 496: Using the Internal Oscillator in MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 362 KB)
- AN 497: LCD Controller Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 133 KB)
- AN 498: LED Blink Using Auto Stop and Auto Start in MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 104 KB)
- AN 499: Mobile SDRAM Interface Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 109 KB)
- AN 500: NAND Flash Memory Interface with MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 137 KB)
- AN 501: Pulse Width Modulation Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 104 KB)
- AN 502: Implementing an SMBus Controller in MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 129 KB)
- AN 509: Multiplexing SDIO Devices Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 198 KB)
- AN 286: Implementing LED Drivers in MAX and MAX II Devices (ver 2.3, Oct 2008, 164 KB)

- AN 425: Using Command-Line Jam STAPL Solution for Device Programming (ver 2.1, Aug 2008, 439 KB)
- AN 114: Designing with High-Density BGA Packages for Altera Devices (ver 5.1, Dec 2007, 574 KB)
- AN 484: SMBus for GPIO Pin Expansion in MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 120 KB)
- AN 428: MAX II CPLD Design Guidelines (ver 1.1, Dec 2007, 425 KB)
- 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)
- AN 424: I/O Simulations Using HSPICE (ver 1.0, Jun 2006, 2 MB)
- AN 410: MAX II ISP Update with I/O Control & Register Data Retention (ver 1.0, Mar 2006, 126 KB)
- AN 400: SMBus Interface for the User Flash Memory in MAX II Devices (ver 1.0, Sep 2005, 1 MB)
- AN 265: Using MAX II & MAX 3000A Devices as a Microcontroller I/O Expander (ver 2.0, Mar 2004, 306 KB)
- AN 294: Crosspoint Switch Matrices in MAX II & MAX 3000A Devices (ver 2.0, Mar 2004, 205 KB)
White Papers
- Controlling Analog Output From a Digital CPLD Using PWM (ver 1.0, Nov 2008, 181 KB)

- Developing Multipoint Touch Screens and Panels With CPLDs (ver 1.0, Nov 2008, 451 KB)

- Low-Cost Integration of Serial EEPROMs and Flash Memory Devices (ver 1.2, Mar 2008, 84 KB)
- Using Zero-Power CPLDs to Substantially Lower Power Consumption in Portable Applications (ver 1.1, Dec 2007, 676 KB)
- Reduce Total System Cost in Portable Applications Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 2.1, Dec 2007, 504 KB)
- Six Ways to Replace a Microcontroller With a CPLD (ver 1.1, Dec 2007, 800 KB)
- Reduce Total System Cost in Portable Applications Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 1.0, Jul 2006, 445 KB)
- MAX II I/O Characteristics During Hot Socketing (ver 1.0, Mar 2006, 463 KB)
- MAX Series Configuration Controller using Flash Memory (ver 1.0, Jun 2005, 130 KB)
- Input Signal Edge Rate Guidance (ver 1.0, Jun 2005, 63 KB)
- FPGA Design Security Solution Using MAX II Devices (ver 1.0, Sep 2004, 52 KB)
- MAX II Logic Element to Macrocell Conversion Methodology (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 72 KB)
Brochures
Selector Guides
Errata Sheets
Technical Briefs
Product Overview
- Multimedia Home Networking From Altera (ver 1.0, Jul 2007, 183 KB)
- Altera in Portable Entertainment (ver 1.0, May 2007, 226 KB)
- Altera in home appliances (ver 1.0, Nov 2008, 135 KB)

- MAX IIZ CPLDs in multi-point touch-screen reference design (ver 1.0, Nov 2008, 245 KB)

- MAX IIZ CPLDs for handset applications (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 173 KB)
- MAX IIZ CPLDs for portable media players (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 146 KB)
- MAX IIZ demo board (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 157 KB)
- Altera in portable entertainment (ver 2.0, Dec 2007, 196 KB)
Related Documentation by Solutions
End Applications
- Altera in Portable Entertainment (ver 1.0, May 2007, 226 KB)
- Automotive-Grade Device Handbook (ver 1.0, Feb 2008, 844 KB)
- Multimedia Home Networking From Altera (ver 1.0, Jul 2007, 183 KB)
- Altera in home appliances (ver 1.0, Nov 2008, 135 KB)

- Altera in portable entertainment (ver 2.0, Dec 2007, 196 KB)
- AN 286: Implementing LED Drivers in MAX and MAX II Devices (ver 2.3, Oct 2008, 164 KB)

- Controlling Analog Output From a Digital CPLD Using PWM (ver 1.0, Nov 2008, 181 KB)

- Developing Multipoint Touch Screens and Panels With CPLDs (ver 1.0, Nov 2008, 451 KB)

- MAX IIZ CPLDs for portable media players (ver 1.0, Dec 2007, 146 KB)
- Reduce Total System Cost in Portable Applications Using MAX II CPLDs (ver 2.1, Dec 2007, 504 KB)
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