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21 years ago

Speed grade 7 as config controller on Cyclone DK?

Hello, Is there any reason for using a CPLD (in this case EPM7128AETC100) with speed grade 7 as the configuration controller on the Cyclone Development Kit? The timing analyzer from Quartus sho...
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21 years ago

IMHO, you should have no problem using the -10 speed grade. While you're at it, why don't you use the EPM3128ATC100-10? It is cheaper yet. Note that these devices are not pin-compatible.

Actually, if you are creating your own PCB, you should look into the new MAX II architecture. I think you'll like it:

www.altera.com/max2

-Terry