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SOURCE FILES REQUIREMENTS - LATTICE Devices

LATTICE source files must be provided for each device. These files will allow Test Software Systems to develop test vectors for in-circuit testing.

REQUIREMENTS

Source Files Required : .SIM
Design Software : Lattice pDS+ Software
Supported Families : 1000, 2000, 3000, 6000

DEFINITIONS

The .SIM file is a flattened EDIF-style netlist.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS to generate .SIM files:

1. At the pDS software option, CHOICE OF OUTPUT FILE, select .SIM File.

There are several versions of the Lattice pDS software from which you can generate .SIM files: pDS for Lattice, pDS for ViewLogic, and pDS+ for Abel.

If using pDS+ for Abel, version 1.6 or higher is required.

If using Lattice pDS software earlier than v2.0, then you must take an additional step to ensure that the .SIM file includes LOCK statements on all bi-directional pins. .SIM files created with older versions may be missing LOCK statements, and will not work properly.

To check for this condition, look in the .RPT file generated by The Lattice pDS software. Compare the LOCK statements in the .RPT file with corresponding pin statements in the .SIM file. If any LOCK statements in the .SIM are missing, you must enter these statements manually.

2. The resultant .SIM file should now be in the proper format and may be forwarded to TEST SOFTWARE SYSTEMS.
Please include the associated component reference designator with the file.