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DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition
Getting Started User Guide
Document Version: 1.1
Document Date: August 2008
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© August 2008 Altera Corporation DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition Getting Started User Guide
Contents
Chapter 1. About This Kit
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Kit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Chapter 2. Getting Started
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Check the Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Inspect the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Chapter 3. Software Installation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Installing the DSP Development Kit CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Installing the Altera Complete Design Suite DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Installing MathWorks MATLAB/Simulink CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Installing the USB Blaster Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Licensing Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Chapter 4. DSP Development Kit Hardware Setup
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Powering up the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Configuring the FPGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Chapter 5. Factory Designs
Understanding the Factory Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Exercising the A/D and D/A Converter Performance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Configuring the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Collecting Data Using the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Analyzing the Data in the MATLAB Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Appendix A. Programming the Flash Device
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Creating a Flash File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Parallel Flash Loader Instantiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
Programming the Flash Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
Restoring the Factory Design to the Flash Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5
Additional Information
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About–1
How to Contact Altera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About–1
Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About–2

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© August 2008 Altera Corporation DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition Getting Started User Guide
1. About This Kit
Introduction
Welcome to the Altera®DSP Development Kit, Stratix®III Edition. This kit provides a
platform for experimenting with Digital Signal Processing using Altera’s design
environment and intellectual property. Included are a Data Conversion High-Speed
Mezzanine Card (HSMC), a full-featured field-programmable gate array (FPGA)
development board, hardware and software development tools, documentation, and
accessories needed to begin DSP development.
Kit Features
The DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition, contains:
■A Data Conversion HSMC—a prototyping platform that allows you to develop
high-performance digital signal processing (DSP) designs. Key features of the
Data Conversion HSMC include two high-speed analog-to-digital (A/D)
converters, a dual digital-to-analog (D/A) converter, and a Stereo Audio
coder/decoder (CODEC).
fFor detailed information about the components and interfaces included on
the Data Conversion HSMC, and about their locations on the board, refer
to the Data Conversion HSMC Reference Manual.
■A Stratix III Development Board—a hardware platform with integrated
USB-Blaster™ and EP3SL150 FPGA to support the Data Conversion HSMC. The
board also provides power for the Data Conversion HSMC.
fFor information about setting up and powering up the Stratix III
development board, refer to the Stratix III Development Kit User Guide.
For detailed information about the components and interfaces included on
the Stratix III development board, and about their locations on the board,
refer to the Stratix III Development Board Reference Manual.
■Quartus®II Software, Development Kit Edition (DKE)—The Quartus II software
(available on the DVD) integrates in nearly any design environment, with
interfaces to industry-standard EDA tools. The kit includes:
■Quartus II DKE Software with limited license
■MegaCore®IP Library
■Nios®II Embedded Design Suite
■ModelSim®—Altera Edition
■DSP Builder

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Kit Features
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1The Quartus II DKE Software license allows you to use the product for
12 months. After 12 months, you must purchase a renewal subscription to
continue using the software. For more information, refer to the Altera
website at www.altera.com.
■DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition CD-ROM—This CD-ROM includes
several designs for exercising the Data Conversion HSMC. In addition, the
following documentation is included:
■Design files for the boards included in the kit
■Data Conversion HSMC Reference Manual
■Stratix III Development Board Reference Manual
■MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink CD-ROM—This CD-ROM contains
third-party tools that are used in conjunction with DSP Builder as part of Altera’s
DSP development flow. MATLAB is a high-level technical computing language
environment for algorithm development, data visualization, data analysis, and
numerical computation. Simulink provides an interactive graphical environment
and a customizable set of block libraries that let you accurately design, simulate,
implement, and test signal processing systems.
1A 30-day license for MATLAB/Simulink is included as part of the
DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition. To obtain the personal license
password and for more information, visit MathWorks at
www.mathworks.com/products/connections/trials/altera.shtml

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2. Getting Started
Introduction
This user guide familiarizes you with the contents of the kit and guides you through
the DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition setup. Using this guide, you can do the
following:
■Inspect the contents of the kit
■Install the Altera Development Suite Tools
■Set up licensing
■Install the DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition CD-ROM
■Set up, power up, and verify correct operation of the kit hardware
■Configure the Stratix III FPGA
■Find and use the tutorials
■Set up and run included application examples and demonstrations
fFor complete details about the development board, refer to the Stratix III Development
Board Reference Manual. For complete details about the Data Conversion HSMC, refer
to the Data Conversion HSMC Reference Manual.
Before You Begin
Before using the kit or installing the software, check the kit contents and inspect the
board to verify that you received all of the items listed in this section. If any of the
items are missing, contact Altera before you proceed.
Check the Kit Contents
The DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition contains the following items:
■Data Conversion High Speed Mezzanine Card (HSMC)
■Stratix III development board with an EP3SL150F1152C2N Stratix III device
■Altera Complete Design Suite DVD containing:
■Quartus II Software
■MegaCore IP Library
■Nios II Embedded Software Design Tools
■ModelSim-Altera Web Edition simulation package
■DSP Builder

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■DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition CD-ROM, which includes:
■Reference designs for DSP application
■Design examples
■ Data Conversion HSMC Reference Manual
■Stratix III Development Board Reference Manual
■DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition Getting Started User Guide (this
document)
■Device data sheets and tutorials
■Schematic and board design files
■MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink CD-ROM
■SLP-50 anti-aliasing filter from Mini-Circuits
■SMA cables for interconnecting the devices on board
■USB cable for downloading designs
■Power supply and adapters for North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and
Japan
Inspect the Board
Place the board on an anti-static surface and inspect it to ensure that it has not been
damaged during shipment.
cWithout proper anti-static handling, the Stratix III development board can be
damaged.
Verify that all components are on the board and appear intact.
1In typical applications with the Stratix III development board, a heatsink is not
necessary. However, under extreme conditions the board may require additional
cooling to stay within operating temperature guidelines. You may wish to perform
power consumption and thermal modeling to determine whether your application
requires additional cooling.
fFor more information about power consumption and thermal modeling, refer to
AN 358: Thermal Management for FPGAs.
Hardware Requirements
The Quartus II software has some minimum system requirements. Otherwise, the
Stratix III development kit provides all of the hardware needed to use the board.
fFor Quartus II requirements, refer to the Quartus II Installation & Licensing for Windows
Manual.

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References
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Software Requirements
This kit requires the following software:
■Windows XP operating system.
■Quartus II software (as provided with the kit or subsequent version downloaded
from the Altera website).
■MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink DSP system design and modeling tools
provided on the MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink Evaluation CD-ROM. This
software is required to create hardware description language (HDL) designs that
use blocks from DSP Builder.
fRefer to the Quartus II Installation & Licensing for Windows Manual for further
information on the Quartus II system software requirements, especially heeding the
following:
■A web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later or Firefox
version 2.0 or later. You must have a web browser to register the Quartus II
software and request license files. Refer to “Licensing Considerations” on
page 3–4.
■Version 2.0 or later of the .NET framework.
1If you receive an Application Error message when launching the demo
application, install version 2.0 or later versions of the .NET framework. Some
Windows versions do not have runtime DLL for the .NET application. The .NET
framework application can be downloaded from the following location:
www.microsoft.com/download.
References
For other related information, refer to the following websites:
■For additional HSMCs available for purchase:
www.altera.com/products/devkits/kit-daughter_boards.jsp
■For the Stratix III device documentation:
www.altera.com/literature/lit-stx3.jsp
■For the Stratix III reference designs:
www.altera.com/products/devices/stratix-fpgas/stratix-iii/st3-index.jsp
■For eStore if you want to purchase devices:
www.altera.com/buy/devices/buy-devices.html
■For Stratix III OrCAD symbols:
www.altera.com/support/software/download/pcb/pcb-pcb_index.html
■For Stratix III Filter Lab:
Search for ‘filter lab’ on www.altera.com and look for Stratix III Filter Lab.
■For Nios II 32-bit embedded processor solutions:
www.altera.com/technology/embedded/emb-index.html

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© August 2008 Altera Corporation DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition Getting Started User Guide
3. Software Installation
Introduction
The instructions in this section explain how to install the following:
■DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition CD-ROM
■Altera Complete Design Suite DVD, including:
■Quartus II DKE Software
■MegaCore IP Library
■Nios II Embedded Design Suite
■ModelSim-Altera Edition
■DSP Builder
■MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink Software CD-ROM
1Before starting the installation, verify that you have complied with the conditions
described in “Software Requirements” on page 2–3.
Installing the DSP Development Kit CD-ROM
The DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition CD-ROM contains the following items:
■Reference designs for DSP application
■Design examples
■ Data Conversion HSMC Reference Manual
■ Stratix III Development Board Reference Manual
■DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition Getting Started User Guide (this document)
■Device data sheets and tutorials
■Schematic and board design files
To install the Stratix III Development Kit CD-ROM, perform the following steps:
1. Insert the Stratix III Development Kit CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
1The CD-ROM should start an auto-install process. If it does not, browse to
the CD-ROM drive and double-click on the setup.exe file.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
The installation program copies the DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition files to
the computer hard disk and creates a Programs > Altera > DSP Development Kit,
Stratix III Edition <version#> Windows Start menu shortcut. Use this shortcut to
launch the development kit graphical user interface (GUI).

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Installing the Altera Complete Design Suite DVD
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When the installation is complete, the DSP Development kit, Stratix III Edition
installation program creates the directory structure shown in Figure 3–1, where
<path> is the DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition installation directory.
Table 3–1 lists the file directory names and a description of their contents. The default
Windows installation directory is C:\altera\<version#>\kits.
Installing the Altera Complete Design Suite DVD
The Quartus II software is the primary FPGA development tool used, along with the
MATLAB software, to create the reference designs used in this development kit.
Additionally, you may want to install the Nios II Embedded Design Suite found in the
Altera Complete Design Suite DVD. The Nios II soft-core embedded processor runs
on Altera FPGAs. Some of the reference designs included in this development kit use
the Nios II processor.
To install the Quartus II software, perform the following steps:
1. Insert the Altera Complete Design Suite DVD into the DVD drive.
2. Click Install subscription package on the startup screen. Follow the on-screen
instructions and accept all default settings.
3. Next, you can install the DSP Builder software by clicking the Install button for
the software, which is located in the Install additional software section on the
startup screen.
Figure 3–1. DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition Installed Directory Structure
Table 3–1. Installed Directory Contents
Directory Name Description of Contents
board_design_files Contains schematic, layout, assembly, and bill of material board design
files. Use these files as a starting point for a new prototype board design.
demos Contains unsupported demonstration files for various use with the
development board and/or HSMC.
documents Contains the development kit documentation.
examples Contains the sample design files for the DSP Development Kit, Stratix III
Edition.
factory_recovery Contains programming files for use with the development kit board to
return it back into the factory default status.
stratixIII_3sl150_dsp
documents
examples
board_design_files
The default Windows installation directory is C:\altera\ <version#> \kits.
factory_recovery
demos
<path>

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Installing MathWorks MATLAB/Simulink CD-ROM
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1If you plan to use the DSP Builder, install the MathWorks MATLAB and
Simulink CD-ROM first. Also, because the MathWorks software trial
licence is valid only for 30 days, only install the MathWorks
MATLAB/Simulink CD-ROM when you are ready to use the DSP Builder,
the Simulink software for DSP development, or the factory designs in
Chapter 5, Factory Designs.
4. After installing the DSP Builder software, request and install a license to enable it.
fFor information about obtaining a license file, refer to “Licensing
Considerations” on page 3–4.
Installing MathWorks MATLAB/Simulink CD-ROM
To install MathWorks software, perform the following steps:
1. Before installing, make sure that you have your Personal License Password (PLP)
available. To obtain the 30-day evaluation license and for more information, visit
MathWorks at www.mathworks.com/products/connections/trials/altera.shtml.
2. If it is running, close the MATLAB/Simulink software.
3. Insert MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink CD-ROM. The MathWorks Installer
automatically starts, displaying the Welcome to The MathWorks Installer dialog
box.
4. In the dialog box, choose Install and click Next.
5. Enter your name, company name, and PLP in the License Information dialog box
and click Next.
6. Review the software licensing agreement. If you agree with the terms, turn on Yes
and click Next.
7. Select Typical or Custom installation (for any user-specific selections) and click
Next.
8. Click Install.
9. Click Finish.
Installing the USB Blaster Driver
The Stratix III development board includes integrated USB-Blaster circuitry for FPGA
programming. However, for the host computer and development board to
communicate, you must install the USB-Blaster driver on the host computer.
To download the USB-Blaster driver, go to the Altera support site at
www.altera.com/support/software/drivers/dri-index.html.
To install it, go to www.altera.com/support/software/drivers/usb-blaster/dri-usb-
blaster-xp.html.

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Licensing Considerations
Before using the Quartus II software and DSP Builder, you must request a license file
from the Altera website at www.altera.com/licensing and install it on your computer.
When you request a license file, Altera emails you a license.dat file that enables the
software.
To obtain a license, perform the following steps:
1If you already have a Fixed PC or FloatNet Quartus II subscription, you can use that
software instead of the Quartus II DKE software. However, you may still need to
follow these instructions to obtain a license for the DSP Builder software if you do not
already have one.
1. Go to the Altera website at www.altera.com/support/licensing/lic-choose.html.
2. Under Development Kit Licenses Request, click Licenses for RoHS-Compliant
Kits.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to request your license. You will receive a license
file through email.
4. Before installing your license, close the following software if it is running on your
computer:
■Quartus II software
■MAX+PLUS®II software
■LeonardoSpectrum™ synthesis tool
■Synplify software
■ModelSim®simulator
■Precision RTL Synthesis Software
5. To install your license, refer to the Specifying the License File section in Quartus II
Installation & Licensing for Windows Manual, which is included with the kit.
1You will also receive a time-limited license for the DSP Builder software. This license
is a perpetual license with free software upgrades for the first 180 days. After
180 days, you must purchase a renewal subscription for access to future software
upgrades. For more information, refer to the Altera website at www.altera.com.
1You need your network identification card (NIC) ID and the kit serial number to
license the Quartus II software. Your network interface card (NIC) ID is a 12-character
hexadecimal number that uniquely identifies your computer. You can find the NIC ID
for your card by typing ipconfig/all at a command prompt. Your NIC ID is the
number on the physical address line.
The kit serial number is an 11-digit code of the form 3S150SPXXXX where the Xs
represent decimal numbers. This serial number is located on the development kit box.
Refer to the serial number sticker in Figure 3–2. The serial number is the bottom-most
number, which is 3S150SPXXXX in the example shown.

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Figure 3–2. Serial Number Example

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4. DSP Development Kit Hardware Setup
Introduction
The instructions in this chapter explain how to attach the Data Conversion HSMC to
the Stratix III development board and configure the FPGA.
Requirements
Before starting the installation, verify that you have complied with the conditions
described in “Hardware Requirements” on page 2–2 and have completed the
following requirements:
■Quartus II software installed on the host computer
■USB-Blaster driver software installed on the host computer.
1The Stratix III development board includes integrated USB-Blaster circuitry for FPGA
programming. Host computer and development board cannot communicate without
the USB-Blaster driver software installed. For installation information, refer to
“Installing the USB Blaster Driver” on page 3–3.
Powering up the Board
Figure 4–1 shows the Stratix III development board and its components.

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Powering up the Board
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Figure 4–2 shows the Data Conversion HSMC card layout and components.
Figure 4–1. Stratix III Development Board Layout and Components
Flash Memory Device (U9)
24-MHz Crystal (Y4)
MAX II
CPLD (U5)
Stratix III
FPGA (U22) Device Select
Jumper (J2)
JTAG Select
Jumper (J3) Type B USB
Connector (J5)
125-MHz MAX II Clock (Y1)
24-MHz Crystal (Y2)
6-MHz
Crystal (Y3)
DDR2 SDRAM
(U17, U20)
MAX II Control DIP
Switch (SW2)
Ethernet PHY LEDs
(D6, D7, D8) and
Duplex LED D9
RJ-45 Ethernet
Connector (J14)
Ethernet PHY TX/RX
Activity LEDs (D14, D15)
Clock In/Out SMAs
(J16, J17)
Factory Configuration
Push Button (S1)
Power Switch (SW4)
Power LED (D16)
DC Power Jack (J21)
User Display (U28)
Reset Configuration
Push Button (S7)
User LEDs
(D20 through D27)
Board Specific LEDs
(D33-D36)
CPU Reset
Push button (S6)
Configuration
Done LED (D32)
DDR2 SDRAM DIMM
Connector (J19)
User Push Buttons
(S2 through S5)
User DIP Switch
(SW5)
Power Display
(U27)
HSMC Port A
Present LED (D17)
HSMC Port A
(J18)
HSMC Port A
TX/RX Activity
LEDs (D11, D12)
HSMC Port B
TX/RX Activity
LEDs (D2, D3)
Speaker Header (J1)
QDR II + SRAM (U15)
(Behind the LCD Screen)
MSEL 0 to GND
Jumper (J13)
HSMC Port B
Present LED (D10)
HSMC Port B (J8)
Power Select Rotary
Switch (SW6)
PGM Config Select
Rotary Switch (SW3)
JTAG Control DIP Switch (SW1)

Chapter 4: DSP Development Kit Hardware Setup 4–3
Powering up the Board
© August 2008 Altera Corporation DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition Getting Started User Guide
Figure 4–2. Data Conversion HSMC Card Layout and Components
Ext. Clock ln n
(J30)
Ext. Clock ln p
(J26)
A/D Converter
Channel A (U1)
Channel B (U2)
A/D Converter Input
Channel A (J4)
Channel B (J8)
Line ln
(J19)
MIC Connecter
(J42)
Headphone
(J21)
Line Out
(J20)
Ext. Clock Out n
(J28)
Ext. Clock Out p
(J25)
Audio
CODEC
Converter
D/A Converter
Channel A and
Channel B (U3)
D/A Converter Output
Channel A (J12)
Channel B (J14)
Differential to LVDS
Multiplexer
(U9, U10, U11, U12, U13)
I2C Serial
EEPROM (U14)
LVDS Driver
(U15)
LVDS Receiver (U4)

4–4 Chapter 4: DSP Development Kit Hardware Setup
Powering up the Board
DSP Development Kit, Stratix III Edition Getting Started User Guide © August 2008 Altera Corporation
Figure 4–3 shows the Data Conversion HSMC card connected to the Stratix III
development board.
We recommend that the standoffs be installed in order to hold the two boards at the
proper heights. The shorter standoffs should be installed in the four corners of the
Stratix III Development Board. Two of the longer standoffs should be installed in the
mounting holes near the audio connectors on the Data Conversion HSMC. This
arrangement minimizes the stress on the HSM connector.
Before powering up, prepare the board as follows:
1. If other cards are plugged into the HSMC ports, remove them (Figure 4–3 shows a
HSMC plugged into Port A).
2. Ensure that the POWER switch SW4 is in the OFF (or DOWN) position. Refer to
Figure 4–1 for the location of this switch.
3. Configure the 8-position SW2 DIP switch to the default settings in Table 4–1.
Figure 4–3. Data Conversion HSMC Card Connection to the Stratix III Development Board
Stratix III development board featuring:
− Stratix III EP3SL1501152 FPGA
− DDR2 SDRAM
− QDR II SRAM
− PSRAM
− Flash
− 10/100/1000 Ethernet
− Graphics and character LCD display
− Two HSMC expansion connectors
Line out
Audio
DAC
outputs
External
clock out
Audio
CODEC
ADC inputs
2-Channel
14-bit
150 MS/s
ADC
2-Channel
14-bit
250 MS/s
DAC
External
clock in
Headphones
Mic
Line in
Featured Altera device:
Stratix III EP3SL150 FPGA
Data Conversion HSMC