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13 years ago

PCB Design using Cyclone III (EP3C120) concerns

Hello, I'm a bit concerned about PCB specifications for a Cyclone III EP3C120. My goal is to build a PCB with an EP3C120 and being able to download a configuration (initially using a .sof file ...
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13 years ago

That seems reasonable to me, but what would you recommend me for the power supply section? Some DC/DC Converters that you have used already? I understand that ripple must be minimized and the power-up sequence it's important, also that EP2C120 requires 1.2V for internal power and its PLL and finally 1.8V and 2.5V for its I/O banks.

Thanks a lot for your help