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Using Synopsys VSS & MAX+PLUS II Software

Home > Support > Design Software > Using Synopsys VSS & MAX+PLUS II Software
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The following topics describe how to use the Synopsys VHDL System Simulator (VSS) and MAX+PLUS® II software. Choose one of the following topics for information:

Open a printable version of all topics listed on this page.

Setting Up the MAX+PLUS II/Synopsys Working Environment

  • Software Requirements
  • Setting Up VSS Configuration Files
  • Simulation Libraries
  • MAX+PLUS II/Synopsys Interface File Organization
  • MAX+PLUS II Project File Structure

Functional Simulation

  • Design Entry Flow
  • Performing a Pre-Routing or Functional Simulation with VSS Software

Timing Simulation

  • Project Simulation Flow
  • Initializing Registers in VHDL & Verilog Output Files for Power-Up before Simulation
  • Performing a Timing Simulation with VSS Software

Related Links:

  • Go to the following topics in these MAX+PLUS II ACCESSSM Key topics for related information:
    • Compiling Projects with MAX+PLUS II Software
    • Programming Altera Devices
    • Resynthesizing a Design Using the alt.vtl Library & a MAX+PLUS II SDF Output File
    • Using Synopsys Design Compiler or FPGA Compiler & MAX+PLUS II Software
    • Using Synopsys FPGA Express & MAX+PLUS II Software
    • Using Synopsys PrimeTime & MAX+PLUS II Software
  • Go to the following topics, which are available on the web, for additional information:
    • MAX+PLUS II Development Software
    • Altera Programming Hardware
    • Synopsys web site (http://www.synopsys.com)

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