Intel® Quartus® Prime Standard Edition User Guide: PCB Design Tools

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Date 9/24/2018
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2.3.3. Customize the Output Files

The files generated by either the IBIS or HSPICE Writer are text files that you can edit and customize easily for design or experimentation purposes.

IBIS files downloaded from the Altera website must be customized with the correct RLC values for the specific device package you have selected for your design. IBIS files generated by the IBIS Writer do not require this customization because they are configured automatically with the RLC values for your selected device. HSPICE decks require modification to include a detailed description of your board. With Enable Advanced I/O Timing turned on and a board trace model defined in the Intel® Quartus® Prime software, generated HSPICE decks automatically include that model’s parameters. However, Intel recommends that you replace that model with a more detailed model that describes your board design more accurately. A default simulation included in the generated HSPICE decks measures delay between the FPGA and the far-end device. You can make additions or adjustments to the default simulation in the generated files to change the parameters of the default simulation or to perform additional measurements.