Using Cascade Chain
Cascade Chains Can Improve Density, Performance
LEs Locked Together, Challenging Fitting of Logic
Recommendations
- No More Than 20% of the FLEX Device Should Use Cascade Chains
- Maximum Length Should Be 2 LEs for Performance
- Cascade Chains Longer Than 2 LEs May Still Provide Utilization Advantages
Further Reading
- AN 36: Designing with FLEX 8000 Devices
- MAX+PLUS II Online Help: Search on ¡°Cascade¡±