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Board components, Introduction, Board overview – Altera Arria II GX FPGA Development Board, 6G Edition User Manual

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Arria II GX FPGA Development Board, 6G Edition Reference Manual

2. Board Components

Introduction

This chapter introduces the major components on the Arria II GX FPGA development
board, 6G Edition.

Figure 2–1

illustrates major component locations and

Table 2–1

provides a brief description of all component features of the board.

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A complete set of schematics, a physical layout database, and GERBER files for the
development board reside in the Arria II GX development kit documents directory.

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For information about powering up the board and installing the demonstration
software, refer to the

Arria II GX FPGA Development Kit, 6G Edition User Guide

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This chapter consists of the following sections:

“Board Overview”

“Featured Device: Arria II GX Device” on page 2–4

“MAX II CPLD EPM2210 System Controller” on page 2–6

“Configuration, Status, and Setup Elements” on page 2–11

“Clock Circuitry” on page 2–20

“General User Input/Output” on page 2–23

“Components and Interfaces” on page 2–27

“Memory” on page 2–38

“Power Supply” on page 2–49

“Statement of China-RoHS Compliance” on page 2–52

Board Overview

This section provides an overview of the Arria II GX FPGA development board, 6G
Edition, including an annotated board image and component descriptions.

Figure 2–1

provides an overview of the development board features.