Info–2
Additional Information
Typographic Conventions
Visual Cue
Meaning
Indicates signal, port, register, bit, block, and primitive names. For example, data1
tdi, and input. The suffix denotes an active-low signal. For example, resetn
Indicates command line commands and anything that must be typed exactly as it
appears. For example, c:\qdesigns\tutorial\chiptrip.gdf
,
n
.
Courier type
.
Also indicates sections of an actual file, such as a Report File, references to parts of
files (for example, the AHDL keyword SUBDESIGN), and logic function names (for
example, TRI).
r
An angled arrow instructs you to press the Enter key.
1., 2., 3., and
Numbered steps indicate a list of items when the sequence of the items is important,
such as the steps listed in a procedure.
a., b., c., and so on
■
■
■
Bullets indicate a list of items when the sequence of the items is not important.
The hand points to information that requires special attention.
1
h
A question mark directs you to a software help system with related information.
The feet direct you to another document or website with related information.
f
A caution calls attention to a condition or possible situation that can damage or
destroy the product or your work.
c
A warning calls attention to a condition or possible situation that can cause you
injury.
w
The envelope links to the Email Subscription Management Center page of the Altera
website, where you can sign up to receive update notifications for Altera documents.
Arria V Device Handbook
February 2012 Altera Corporation
Volume 1: Device Overview and Datasheet