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ProASIC3/E Starter Kit User’s Guide and Tutorial 5
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Actel ProASIC3/E Starter Kit.
This guide provides the information required to easily evaluate the ProASIC3/E devices.
Document Contents
Chapter 1 – “Contents and System Requirements” describes the contents of the ProASIC3/E Starter Kit.
Chapter 2 – “Hardware Components” describes the components of the ProASIC3/E Evaluation Board.
Chapter 3 – “Setup and Self Test” describes how to setup the ProASIC3/E Evaluation Board and how to perform a self
test.
Chapter 4 – “Description of Test Design” describes the existing design on the ProASIC3/E Evaluation Board.
Chapter 5 – “LVDS Signal Evaluation” explains test setup and design, reports the measurements performed on the
board, and makes recommendations to increase the LVDS signal quality in order to meet the performance criteria.
Chapter 6 – “Actel VHDL ProASIC3/E Design Flow” introduces the design flow for VHDL using the Actel Libero®
Integrated Design Environment (IDE) suite.
Chapter 7 – “Quick Start Tutorial” illustrates a VHDL design for a ProASIC3/E starter kit board.
Chapter 8– “Test Procedures for Board Testing” details the test procedure to be carried out at the Actel designated
manufacturer's testing facility on the ProASIC3/E Evaluation Board with silkscreen labeling A3PE-A3P-EVAL-BRD-
1 REV3.
Appendix A – “PQ208 Package Connections for A3PE600 and A3P250 Devices” provides a table listing the board
connections.
Appendix B – “Board Schematics” provides illustrations of the ProASIC3/E Evaluation Board.
Appendix C – “Signal Layers” provides illustrations for the six signal layers of the Evaluation Board.
Appendix D– “Product Support” describes Actel support services.
Document Assumptions
This user’s guide assumes:
• You intend to use Actel Libero IDE software.
• You have installed and are familiar with Actel Libero IDE v6.2 SP1 or later software.
• You are familiar with VHDL.
• You are familiar with PCs and Windows operating systems.