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
The question mark directs you to a software help system with related information.
The feet direct you to another document or website with related information.
The multimedia icon directs you to a related multimedia presentation.
f
m
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.
Cyclone III Device Handbook
Volume 1
August 2012 Altera Corporation
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