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General Purpose
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ATF1500 44-Pin Complex Logic (5 pages, updated 9/99)
Brief overview of the ATF1500 archtecture and features
ATF15xx Product Family Conversion (7 pages, updated 3/01)
This Application Note will act as a guide in converting the programming output file from comparable industry standard CPLDs (.POF file) to the Atmel Programming file (.JED) without any functionality or performance loss.
 
Atmel ATF15xxASV(L) Software Automatically Detects 3.3V vs 5.0V Applications and Sets POR Opt (3 pages, updated 3/01)
Atmel ATF15xxASV(L) Family Fitter Software now automatically detects 3.3V vs 5.0V applications and sets the Power_On_Reset hysteresis to the appropriate value; Small hysteresis for 5V and Large hysteresis for 3.3V applications.
 
Atmel PLD Design Guidelines (12 pages, updated 9/00)
This Application Note provides guidelines for designing with Atmel PLDs and answers many frequently asked questions.
 
Atmel PLDs' Architectures Simplify Timing Calculations (4 pages, updated 8/99)
This Application Note shows different graphical timing models that can help the user visualize the AC timing of the various Atmel PLD families of devices.
 
ATV2500 Application Example: Video Frame Grabber (11 pages, updated 8/99)
This Application Note shows how the ATV2500 can be used to incorporate multiple control or logic functions into a single programmable logic device. The design example which is used is a simple NTSC video frame grabber.
 
Chosing Atmel ATF150xASV(L) POR Options (2 pages, updated 10/00)
Describes criteria for choosing between the "small" and "large" hysteresis options and means for implementing the choice in ATF150xASV(L) devices
 
Connecting an I2S-Compatible Audio DAC to the AT91x40 Series Microcontrollers Using an ATF1508ASVL C (12 pages, revision A, updated 2/05)
The purpose of this Application Note is to provide the procedure to construct the interface between a stereo audio digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and an AT91x40 Series Microcontroller.
 
Converting ABEL Design Files to CUPL (14 pages, updated 8/02)
This Application note will assist users in converting ABEL (.abl) source files into CUPL (.pld) source files.
 
Converting Xilinx CoolRunner Designs to Atmel ATF15xx Family Low-power CPLDs and 22(L)V10C(Q)(Z) Low (11 pages, updated 10/01)
This Application note shows a user the process of converting a design from a discontinued Xilinx CoolRunner Family (formerly Philips) to the equivalent Atmel AT15xx family CPLD
 
Creating Atmel JAM/JBC File(s) for the ATF1500AS Device Family (4 pages, updated 12/99)
It is possible to create and execute JAM and JBC files for the Atmel ATF1500AS family of devices. Before this can be done certain steps must me followed. They are outlined in this Application Note
 
In-System Programming of Atmel ATF1500AS Devices on the HP3070 (10 pages, updated 4/00)
This Application Note describes programming support for the Hewlett-Packard HP3070 Series of ATE testers/
 
Introduction to the SMD Product Listing (12 pages, updated 3/00)
This Application Note provides an overview of the Atmel Standard Military Drawing product offering.
MCU Port Expansion using ATF15xx CPLDs (6 pages, revision A, updated 09/06)
This application note describes how to use an ATF15xx CPLD to expand the number of I/O ports for a microcontroller.
 
Migrating from the ATV2500B to the ATF2500C Family of CPLDs (7 pages, updated 4/03)
This application Note will assist customers in moving from the ATV2500B family of CPLDs to the ATF2500C.
 
Saving Power with Atmel PLDs (7 pages, updated 9/00)
This Application Note is is a detailed description and explanation of the Atmel Input Transition Detection "L" Feature
 
Selecting Decoupling Capacitors for Atmel PLDs (4 pages, updated 9/99)
This Application Note provides a summary of information needed when selecting decoupling capacitors for Atmel PLDs.
 
Tips on Using Test Vectors for Atmel PLDs (20 pages, updated 9/99)
This Application Note describes the use of test vectors in the ABEL and CUPL HDLs (Hardware Desctiption Languages). In addition, some pitfalls and precautions on the usage of test vectors will be discussed.
 
Using a PLD as a System Controller in an I/O Bus Based System (7 pages, updated 9/99)
As Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs) become more complex, the amount of logic that can be placed in one device is rapidly increasing. Complete controllers and subsystems now fit into one or two PLDs.
 
Using Programmable Logic Devices (4 pages, updated 9/99)
This Application Note covers three areas: Where and why do I use PLDs? How do I use PLDs? Software and hardware support for Atmel PLDs.
 
Using the ATF1500(A) CPLD (16 pages, updated 9/99)
This Application Note describes the ATF1500/A architecture, power/speed management features and software support. Examples are given to show how to use the macrocell features in the ABEL and CUPL high level description languages.
 
Using the ATV2500 and ATV2500B (16 pages, updated 9/99)
This Application Note describes how to use the features of the ATV2500 and ATV2500B in the ABEL (and Atmel-ABEL) and CUPL (and Atmel-CUPL) high level description languages.
 
Using the ATV750 and ATV750B (13 pages, updated 9/99)
This Application Note describes how to use the features of the ATV750 and ATV750B in the ABEL (and Atmel-ABEL) and CUPL (and Atmel-CUPL) high level description languages.
 
Using the Programmable Polarity Control (7 pages, updated 8/99)
This Application Note shows the proper usage of the popular ABEL and CUPL syntax to congfigure the output polatiry of Atmel PLDs.
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Migration Notes
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Migrating from ATV750B/BL to ATF750C/CL (6 pages, updated 9/08)
This Application Note will assist customers in migrating from the ATV750B/BL PLDs to the ATF750C/CL.
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