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2. MAX II Architecture
MII51002-2.2
Introduction
This chapter describes the architecture of the MAX II device and contains the
following sections:
â âFunctional Descriptionâ on page 2â1
â âLogic Array Blocksâ on page 2â4
â âLogic Elementsâ on page 2â6
â âMultiTrack Interconnectâ on page 2â12
â âGlobal Signalsâ on page 2â16
â âUser Flash Memory Blockâ on page 2â18
â âMultiVolt Coreâ on page 2â22
â âI/O Structureâ on page 2â23
Functional Description
MAX® II devices contain a two-dimensional row- and column-based architecture to
implement custom logic. Row and column interconnects provide signal interconnects
between the logic array blocks (LABs).
The logic array consists of LABs, with 10 logic elements (LEs) in each LAB. An LE is a
small unit of logic providing efficient implementation of user logic functions. LABs
are grouped into rows and columns across the device. The MultiTrack interconnect
provides fast granular timing delays between LABs. The fast routing between LEs
provides minimum timing delay for added levels of logic versus globally routed
interconnect structures.
The MAX II device I/O pins are fed by I/O elements (IOE) located at the ends of LAB
rows and columns around the periphery of the device. Each IOE contains a
bidirectional I/O buffer with several advanced features. I/O pins support Schmitt
trigger inputs and various single-ended standards, such as 66-MHz, 32-bit PCI, and
LVTTL.
MAX II devices provide a global clock network. The global clock network consists of
four global clock lines that drive throughout the entire device, providing clocks for all
resources within the device. The global clock lines can also be used for control signals
such as clear, preset, or output enable.
© October 2008 Altera Corporation
MAX II Device Handbook
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