MAX+PLUSII Altera Corporation, MAX+PLUSII Datasheet - Page 15

• Manufacturer Part Number: MAX+PLUSII
• Description: Programmable Logic Development System & Software
• Manufacturer: Altera Corporation

MAX+PLUS II Programmable Logic Development System & Software Data Sheet
For easy comparison, the designer can superimpose the results of
two simulations in the Waveform Editor.
Functional Simulation
The MAX+PLUS II Simulator supports functional simulation to test
the logical operation of a project before it is synthesized, thereby
allowing the designer to quickly identify and correct logical errors.
The MAX+PLUS II Waveform Editor displays the results of
functional simulation and provides easy access to all nodes in the
project, including combinatorial functions.
Timing Simulation
In a timing simulation, the MAX+PLUS II Simulator tests the project
after it has been fully synthesized and optimized. Timing simulation
is performed at 0.1-ns resolution.
Multi-Device Simulation
The MAX+PLUS II software can combine the timing and/or
functional information from multiple Altera devices, allowing the
designer to simulate several devices operating together. Devices
from different Altera device families can be used in the same project.
Timing Analysis
The MAX+PLUS II Timing Analyzer can calculate a matrix of point-
to-point device delays, determine setup and hold time requirements
at device pins, and calculate maximum clock frequency.
MAX+PLUS II design entry tools are integrated with the Timing
Analyzer, allowing the designer to simply tag start and end points in
the design files or the Floorplan Editor to determine the shortest and
longest propagation delays. In addition, the Message Processor can
locate and display critical paths identified by the Timing Analyzer in
the source design files or in the Floorplan Editor. See
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