Literature: MAX II Devices

The MAX^® II Device Handbook is comprised of the MAX II family data sheet along with detailed information on how to use MAX II features. Other topics include PCB layout guidelines, user flash memory, in-system programmability, and design considerations. To view the entire handbook, click the link below.

MAX II Device Handbook (All Sections)

Section I. MAX II Device Family Data Sheet (947 KB) | View

Chapter 1. Introduction (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 2. MAX II Architecture (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 3. JTAG & In-System Programmability (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 4. Hot Socketing & Power-On Reset in MAX II Devices (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 5. DC & Switching Characteristics (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 6. Reference & Ordering Information (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)

Section II. PCB Layout Guidelines (947 KB) | View

Chapter 7. Package Information (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 8. Designing with FineLine BGA Packages (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 9. Using MAX II Devices in Multi-Voltage Systems (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)

Section III. User Flash Memory (947 KB) | View

Chapter 10. Using User Flash Memory in MAX II Devices (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 11. Using MAX II User Flash Memory for Data Storage in Manufacturing Flow (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 12. Replacing Serial EEPROMs with MAX II User Flash Memory (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)

Section IV. In-System Programmability (947 KB) | View

Chapter 13. In-System Programmability Guidelines for MAX II Devices (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 14. IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan Testing for MAX II Devices (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 15. Using Jam STAPL for ISP via an Embedded Processor (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 16. Using the Agilent 3070 Tester for In-System Programming (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)

Section V. Design Considerations (947 KB) | View

Chapter 17. Understanding Timing in MAX II Devices (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)
Chapter 18. Understanding & Evaluating Power in MAX II Devices (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 947 KB)

Related Documentation

Application Notes

AN 265: Using MAX II & MAX 3000A Devices as a Microcontroller I/O Expander (ver 2.0, Mar 2004, 306 KB)
AN 286: Implementing LED Drivers in MAX & MAX II Devices (ver 2.0, Mar 2004, 127 KB)
AN 294: Crosspoint Switch Matrices in MAX II & MAX 3000A Devices (ver 2.0, Mar 2004, 204 KB)
AN 294: Crosspoint Switch Matrices in MAX II & MAX 3000A Devices (ver 2.0, Mar 2004, 204 KB)

White Papers

MAX II Backgrounder (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 33 KB)
MAX II Logic Element to Macrocell Conversion Methodology (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 72 KB)

Brochures

MAX II CPLD Applications Brochure (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 247 KB)
MAX II Device Brochure (ver 1.0, Mar 2004, 169 KB)

Selector Guides

CPLD Package & I/O Matrix (ver 2.0, Mar 2004, 74 KB)

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