Quartus® Prime Pro Edition User Guide: PCB Design Tools
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Date
5/23/2025
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1. Signal Integrity Analysis with Third-Party Tools
2. Reviewing Printed Circuit Board Schematics with the Quartus® Prime Software
3. Siemens EDA PCB Design Tools Support
4. Cadence Board Design Tools Support
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A. Quartus® Prime Pro Edition User Guides
1.4.1. IBIS Model Access and Customization Flows
1.4.2. Elements of an IBIS Model
1.4.3. Customizing IBIS Models
1.4.4. Design Simulation Using the Siemens EDA HyperLynx* Software
1.4.5. Configuring LineSim to Use Altera IBIS Models
1.4.6. Integrating Altera IBIS Models into LineSim Simulations
1.4.7. Running and Interpreting LineSim Simulations
1.5.1. Supported Devices and Signaling
1.5.2. Accessing HSPICE Simulation Kits
1.5.3. The Double Counting Problem in HSPICE Simulations
1.5.4. HSPICE Writer Tool Flow
1.5.5. Running an HSPICE Simulation
1.5.6. Interpreting the Results of an Output Simulation
1.5.7. Interpreting the Results of an Input Simulation
1.5.8. Viewing and Interpreting Tabular Simulation Results
1.5.9. Viewing Graphical Simulation Results
1.5.10. Making Design Adjustments Based on HSPICE Simulations
1.5.11. Sample Input for I/O HSPICE Simulation Deck
1.5.12. Sample Output for I/O HSPICE Simulation Deck
1.5.13. Advanced Topics
1.5.12.1. Header Comment
1.5.12.2. Simulation Conditions
1.5.12.3. Simulation Options
1.5.12.4. Constant Definition
1.5.12.5. I/O Buffer Netlist
1.5.12.6. Drive Strength
1.5.12.7. Slew Rate and Delay Chain
1.5.12.8. I/O Buffer Instantiation
1.5.12.9. Board and Trace Termination
1.5.12.10. Double-Counting Compensation Circuitry
1.5.12.11. Simulation Analysis
2.1. Reviewing Quartus® Prime Software Settings
2.2. Reviewing Device Pin-Out Information in the Fitter Report
2.3. Reviewing Compilation Error and Warning Messages
2.4. Using Additional Quartus® Prime Software Features
2.5. Using Additional Quartus® Prime Software Tools
2.6. Reviewing Printed Circuit Board Schematics with the Quartus® Prime Software Revision History
4.1. Cadence PCB Design Tools Support
4.2. Product Comparison
4.3. FPGA-to-PCB Design Flow
4.4. Setting Up the Quartus® Prime Software
4.5. FPGA-to-Board Integration with the Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL Software
4.6. FPGA-to-Board Integration with Cadence Allegro Design Entry CIS Software
4.7. Cadence Board Design Tools Support Revision History
1.5. Simulation with HSPICE Models
HSPICE decks are used to perform highly accurate simulations by describing the physical properties of all aspects of a circuit precisely. HSPICE decks describe I/O buffers, board components, and all the connections between them, as well as defining the parameters of the simulation to be run.
By their nature, HSPICE decks are highly customizable and require a detailed description of the circuit under simulation. The HSPICE decks generated by the Quartus® Prime HSPICE Writer automatically include board components and topology defined in the Board Trace Model. Configure the board components and topology in the Pin Planner or in the Board Trace Model tab of the Device and Pin Options dialog box. All HSPICE decks generated by the Quartus® Prime software include compensation for the double count problem. You can simulate with the default simulation parameters built in to the generated HSPICE decks or make adjustments to customize your simulation.
Section Content
Supported Devices and Signaling
Accessing HSPICE Simulation Kits
The Double Counting Problem in HSPICE Simulations
HSPICE Writer Tool Flow
Running an HSPICE Simulation
Interpreting the Results of an Output Simulation
Interpreting the Results of an Input Simulation
Viewing and Interpreting Tabular Simulation Results
Viewing Graphical Simulation Results
Making Design Adjustments Based on HSPICE Simulations
Sample Input for I/O HSPICE Simulation Deck
Sample Output for I/O HSPICE Simulation Deck
Advanced Topics
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