GreenPAK Designer User Guide

GreenPAK
GreenPAK I-II Designer 1.00.02
GreenPAK Designer
User Guide
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Copyright © 2010-2011 Silego Technology. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Silego Technology assumes no responsibility for the use of any circuitry other than circuitry embodied in a Silego
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Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Application Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 System requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Support .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Acronyms............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. GreenPAK Designer
2.1 GreenPAK Designer Overview ................................................................................................................... ..6
2.1.1 Main menu.................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.2 Tool-bars .................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.3 Work area ................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.4 Output window .......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.5 Properties panel ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.6 Components list ........................................................................................................................................ 10
2.2 Creating a Project ............................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2.1 Updating Existing Projects ..................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Configuring Chip Modules ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Placing Modules ........................................................................................................................................ 11
2.3.2 Setting Chip Module Parameters ......................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Specifying Interconnections.......................................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Specifying the Pinout ..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.1 Port Connections....................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.2 Port Drive Modes ..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6 Navigation .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.7. Updating GreenPAK Designer.................................................................................................................... 14
3. Print Function
3.1. Working area ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.2. Preview Window.................................................................................................................. 22
4. GreenPAK Programmer
4.1 GreenPAK Programmer Overview ............................................................................................................. 26
4.2 Selecting Sequence File................................................................................................................................ 26
4.3 Programming Chip ......................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Reading Chip .................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.5 Exporting data to GPD ................................................................................................................................... 27
5. GreenPAK I Emulation Board .................................................................................................... 28
6. GreenPAK II Mini-Emulation Board ........................................................................................... 51
A. Example projects ..................................................................................................................... 53

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1. Introduction
®
This document describes the installation and usage of Silego GreenPAK Designer software. This software can
be used as a stand-alone application for the firmware development and GreenPAK chips programming. If the
information in this guide is not sufficient for any issue resolving while using GreenPAK Designer, use the support
resources listed in Support section.
Features that are common for GreenPAK I Designer and GreenPAK II Designer are described in chapters with a
GreenPAK Designer general name. The differences are described in separate chapters.
.
1.1 Application Overview

GreenPAK I Designer™ and GreenPAK II Designer™ are a full featured integrated development environment
(IDE) that allows you to specify exactly how you want the device to be configured. This provides you a direct
access to all GreenPAK device features and complete control over the routing and configuration options. Further
on a GreenPAK Designer will be used as a general name for GreenPAK I Designer™ and GreenPAK II
Designer™
GreenPAK Designer has an integrated programming tool that allows you to program configured design in to your
GreenPAK chip. Also with this tool you can read an already programmed chip and export these data to Designer.
Designer will generate a project which has the same configuration as chip.
To start working with GreenPAK Designer please do the following steps:

 Download and install GreenPAK Designer software;
 Select what modules you need;
 Interconnect and configure modules;
 Specify the pinout;
 Test your design with the Emulation Tool (or Mini-Emulation tool for GreenPAK II chip);
 Use GreenPAK I or II development kit with GreenPAK I Programmer, GreenPAK I Emulation Tool or
GreenPAK I Mini-Emulation Tool to program your project into GreenPAK I and GreenPAK II chip. You can
find your kit on Silego webstore.
1.2 System requirements

PC System Configuration
Minimum:
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
CPU: Pentium 4, 1800 MHz
System Memory (RAM): 128 MB
Hard Disk: 80 MB free space
Graphics Card: 3D-capable with 32MB of VRAM
Screen: 1024x768, "16-bit High Color"
Mac System Configuration

Minimum:
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.3.0 or later
CPU: 1 GHz
System Memory (RAM): 256 MB
Hard Disk: 90 MB free space
Graphics Card: 3D-capable with 32 MB of VRAM
Screen: 1024x768

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1.3 Support
Free support for GreenPAK Programmer is available online at http://www.silego.com.
At : silegousa
silegochinese
silegoeurope
silegojapan
At : Silego-Technology
For software updates please go to Software & Docs page at our website
You can find all these resources in the Help menu of GreenPAK Designer.
1.4 Acronyms
These are the acronyms used in the User Guide.
Table 1-3. Acronyms

Acronym Description
GPD GreenPAK Designer

GPP GreenPAK Programmer
ADC Analog-to-digital converter
IDE Integrated development environment
IO Input/Output
PWM Pulse width modulator
USB Universal serial bus
DCMP Digital comparator
ACMP Analog comparator
GPIO General purpose input / output
GPI General purpose input

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2. GreenPAK Designer
This section describes GreenPAK Designer application and its features.
2.1 GreenPAK Designer interface overview

GreenPAK Designer consists of: main menu, toolbar, main work area, output window, properties panel and
components list (see Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-1. GreenPAK I user interface

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Figure 2-2. GreenPAK II user interface
2.1.1. Main menu

Main menu contains controls described below:
- File menu
 New – create new project;
 Open – open existing project;
 Save – save current project;
 Save as – save current project in specified location;
 Export NVM bits – save configuration bits to text file;
 Print Editor – start Print Editor referring item 4;
 Exit program – close GPD;
- Edit
 Rotate Left – rotate a selected block counterclockwise;
 Rotate Right – rotate a selected block clockwise;
 Flip horizontal – horizontal reflection of a selected block
 Flip vertical – vertical reflection of a selected block
 Set Label – creating a text label for selected blocks
 Erase Label – erasing text labels near selected blocks
 Set wire – enable wire creating mode;
 Erase Wire – enable wire erase mode;
- View
 Zoom in – increase the work area scale;

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 Zoom out – decrease the work area scale;

 Fit work area – tune scale to show all blocks visible in project;
 Zoom 1:1 – set default scale;
 Show pin names – enable/disable pin names demonstration;
 Pan mode – enable;
 Full-screen mode – switch to full-screen mode
 Properties – show/hide Properties panel;
 NVM Viewer – show/hide NVM bits viewer;
 Components List – show/hide Green PAK blocks list;
 Output – show/hide output window;
- Tools (in GreenPAK I Designer)
 GreenPAK I Emulation – this tool is appointed for the project testing; please refer to item 26 for
usage instructions;
 GreenPAK I Programmer – start GreenPAK Programmer with the current project exported;
- Tools (in GreenPAK II Designer)
 GreenPAK II Mini-Emulator – this tool is appointed for the project testing; please refer to item 26
for usage instructions.
- Help
 Silego web site – open Silego official web site;
 Software and documentation – open Software & Dock web page;
 Live Support (Skype) – you can call to one of our support offices;
 Facebook – Silego technology Facebook page;
 Silego TV;
 Examples – open examples directory;
 Documentation – open documentation directory;
 Manuals, Userguide – open Userguide directory;
 Check for updates – open GreenPAK product page;
 About this program – show information about GPD versions modification.
2.1.2. Tool-bars
Toolbar provides a quick access to frequently used functions. There are 7 toolbars:
- File
 New;
 Open;
 Save;
 Print;
- Zoom
 Zoom in;
 Zoom out;
 Zoom 1:1;
 Fit work area;
 Pan mode;
- Item editor

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 Rotate Left;
 Rotate Right;
 Flip Horizontal;
 Flip Vertical;
 Set Label;
 Erase Label
- Wire
 Set wire;
 Erase Wire;
- Panel switcher
 Properties;
 Components List;
 User Guide;
- Tools (in GreenPAK I Designer)
 Launch GreenPAK I Programmer;
 Launch GreenPAK I Emulation Tool;
- Tools (in GreenPAK II Designer)
 Launch GreenPAK II Mini-Emulation Tool;
- Navigation
 Zoom slider – adjust scale;
 Zoom 1:1;
 Fit work area;
 Full screen mode;
 Pan mode;
 Show pin names.
2.1.3. Work area
Work area contains all blocks available in GreenPAK chip and their connections.
There are three connection types:
- Connectivity matrix connections (green) – user can connect any output to any input through wiring tool;
- Settings defined connections (orange) – these connections are predefined and depend on block settings;
- Buses (wide orange line) – buses also depend on block settings. All buses are 8-bit wide.
All blocks can be moved and rotated. You can move few blocks at the same time by using multiple select option.
Rotation is not available for more than one block.
2.1.4. Output window

Output window contains the log of recent events.
2.1.5. Properties panel

Properties panel contains all settings available for selected chip module. The panel is divided in two partitions:
Properties and Connections. Properties division contains settings and parameters that could be specified for a
selected block. Connection division contains settings which control the predefined connections to selected block.
Last division could not be present in some blocks. Some parameters and settings are common for a few blocks.
There are 2 types of controlling elements Edit Box and Drop List. To change settings in Drop List you can use
click and select action or place the mouse pointer over selected list and scroll by mouse wheel. To enter value
into the Edit Box you can use keyboard, mouse scroll or buttons at the right. After finishing all configurations press

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Apply button to confirm changes. If you want to discard changes you can press Reset button left from the Apply
button or select another block.
2.1.6. Components list

The Components list is an instrument that contains all blocks available in chip. It provides user with the possibility
to show/hide unused blocks. You cannot hide blocks that are connected by any type of lines. In GreenPAK chip
there are connections which are beyond the connectivity matrix. They are controlled by settings of proper modules
and cannot be fully disconnected. That's why there are some blocks that could not be hidden. Hidden blocks keep
remaining their configuration. So be sure that you configure hided modules properly. You can show/hide selected
block by simple check/uncheck action on the list. To show group of blocks you should use a double click on the
desired group check box, in order to hide a group use a single click.

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2.2 Creating a Project

To create a new GreenPAK Designer project go to File->New or click the “New” icon on the toolbar. A new
project will be created in current window and all unsaved changes will be lost. Also you can start a new GreenPAK
Designer copy and it will be loaded with the blank project. By default the project is configured for minimal power
consumption: ADC, PWM, DCMP, ACMP, VREF modules are disabled. All disabled modules are darker and
colored in orange after selection. GreenPAK I project uses [.gpp/gp1] file extension and GreenPAK II project uses
[.gp2] file extension. It contains information about position, rotation flipping. and configuration of chip blocks, all
wires connections and bit file sequence settings of test board, etc. Interface settings will not be saved in the
Project file.
2.2.1 Updating Existing Projects

If you load an existing project created by previous version of GreenPAK Designer and want to save changes it will
be saved in the updated file format.
2.3 Configuring Chip Modules
2.3.1 Placing Modules

When you open GreenPAK Designer it will start with a blank project. A blank project contains PINs and blocks
which cannot be hidden. Modules can be moved and rotated. In order to move module simply drag it where you
want by clicking the left mouse button. To rotate module select it and press the “Rotate” button on the
toolbar or select Rotate in the main menu.
2.3.2 Setting Chip Module Parameters

Each chip module has different parameters. Some modules
have parameters that are shared with other modules. So Figure 2-2. Properties panel
changes in one block cause changes in other blocks.
Module settings are available at module Properties panel
(Figure 2-2) which appears after double clicking on the
module. Properties panel consists of two parts: Properties
and Connections. Properties section contains all settings of Internal values of current
a selected module. Connections section allows you to item
configure connections that couldn‟t be made using wiring
tool. After making changes in Properties panel press the
“Apply” button to save changes. If you do not press the
“Apply” button and select another block, all changes will
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2.4 Specifying Interconnections

You can interconnect chip modules to achieve necessary functionality. To make a connection please select
Create wire at the Wire toolbar or from the main menu. Next click the first and second pins that you want to
connect. After selecting the first pin, GPD highlights allowed connections in green. If you click the first pin and
then decide to exit line creating mode press Esc or the right mouse button.
Figure 2-3.
Also you can manually correct the created wires.

You can move horizontal lines up and down, vertical lines left and right (Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4
You can move points on the wire (Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5
In order to create additional point on the line - use the double click (Figure 2-6).
Figure 2-6.
Some modules have pins that are not allowed to be connected using wiring tool. Connections to such pins and
buses could be made only by changing settings in Connections section of the Properties panel of proper
modules. These wires will be automatically generated and marked in orange. Orange wires also could be modified
by user. Input pins without connections are considered to be tied to ground.
To delete wire select Erase wire at the Wire tool-bar and click on the selected wire. Only green wires can be
deleted.

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2.5 Specifying the Pinout
2.5.1 Port Connections

Pin blocks can be connected just like any other blocks using wiring tool.
2.5.2 Port Drive Modes

GreenPAK I chip has five PGIO (PIN3,4,6,7,8) and one GPI (PIN2) pin modules. These modules can be
configured to work in the following modes:
 Digital in;
 Digital in with Schmitt trigger;
 Low voltage digital in;
 Analog I/O;
 Push-pull
 Push-pull double current;
 Open drain;
 Open drain double current;
GreenPAK II chip has nine PGIO (PIN3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12) and one GPI (PIN2) pin modules. These modules can
be configured to work in the following modes:
 Digital in the mode with Schmitt trigger mode;
 Digital in the mode without Schmitt trigger mode;
 Low voltage digital in;
 Analog I/O;
 2x push pull mode;
 1x open drain mode;
 2x open drain mode;
 Push-pull double current;
 Analog IO & open drain mode;
 1x push pull mode.
Also Pull-Up/Pull-Down resistors could be configured. To configure pin module please open its parameters, set a
desired mode and pull up/pull down resistor. I/O pin modules have input (IN), output (OUT) and output enable
(OE) pins. Those pins are one way directed, so you need to configure pin module and connect the proper pin.
OUT pin is an output signal from pin module. It corresponds to signal of the input buffer. IN pin is an input to a pin
module. It accepts signal from internal modules. Output enables signal to define the Push-pull buffer state. Low
OE signal switches buffer to Hi-Z state. High OE signal enables Push-pull buffer regardless of selected module
operating mode. It could be used for applications where bidirectional pins are needed.
2.6 Navigation
To navigate through project workspace use View menu or toolbar. Use Zoom In , Zoom Out buttons or
slider to zoom workspace. If you want to see all project modules click on Fit work area or Zoom 1:1 . To
navigate through work area you can use Pan mode .

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2.7. Updating GreenPAK Designer

There are two ways of updating.
1. When the updates are available – this information will be displayed. Then the user will get a chance to either
download a new version using the “Update” button or the “Not now” one to putt off the renewal till the next
program start. After the download is finished there will appear an opened folder with installer.
2. You can also find the latest GPD version at Software & Docs page of Silego web site. Please keep your
GreenPAK Designer up to date for better experience. Also you can help to improve this program and send
email with your suggestions to the developer (Please refer to “About this program” section of Help menu).

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3. Print function
Print Function module consists of two main parts. These are the following:
3.1.Editable working area, where user can customize positions and view of components and lines,
connecting them.
3.2.Preview window, where user can set up the print preferences.
Editable working area shows all components which where used in the design.

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The main actions:

User can hide or display any component using the Components list on the right.
All the components on the work area are selectable and movable.
Any component can be rotated or flipped.

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User can move lines and points which are on the line angles.

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3.1. Working area.

Working area can be zoomed in or zoomed out.
User can add a text label to the schematics using the text tool.

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User can add to the working area the custom figures like rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse etc.
And user can also customize the main paint parameters.
You can see a small preview window, where there is a painted rectangle with user-parameters.

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When user adds figure to the working area, he can customize the figure size dragging black points on the corners
and sides. User can view it only if he moves the mouse pointer up to the figure.

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 User can save a composed scheme into graphics file or directly send it to printer.

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3.2. Preview window.

Preview window shows the composed and ready-to-print scheme. User can‟t change positions of components or
other elements in the scheme. There user can only choose the advanced settings for printing or saving to the file.

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Main actions:
User can choose orientation of the scheme on a paper (landscape or portrait)
Fit the scheme to a page or keep the real size
Fit to center
Zoom in or zoom out
Choose the size or type of paper

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User can add editable data frame using the data frame tool.
User can save the finished scheme into PDF file or print it out.

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4. GreenPAK Programmer
4.1. GreenPAK Programmer Overview

Green PAK Programmer provides user with a possibility to program a configured design to PAK chip quickly. It
can be started from Designer software or from the Windows main menu. To start Programmer from GreenPAK
Designer use the Tool-bar button, main menu button or press F10 on the keyboard. Programmer starts with an
advanced interface shown on Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1.
4.2. Selecting sequence File

When you start GPP from the GPD tool-bar or the main menu it automatically imports a bit sequence from
current project, so you can easily program the chip. Also you can select other file sequence by pressing the
“Import” button.
4.3. Programming Chip

To program device please follow the next steps:
- Insert PAK chip into the socket.
- Connect programmer hardware to USB. If you insert it for the first time please wait until programmer
installation is completed. Next you will see “Device is connected” message at status bar.

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- Start GreenPAK Programmer

- Select file sequence if required.
- Press Program button.
- After programming is complete you will see a “Programming successful” message. If you see another
message please refer to one of resources from the Support section.
4.4. Read Chip

For chip reading press the Read chip button. Moreover, you can create a new file sequence manually.
4.5. Exporting data to GPD

Using GPP tool you can read an already programmed chip and export these data to Designer. Designer
generates a project which has the same configuration as chip. Modules will be connected and configured but their
placement will be the same as in a blank project. The exported project will be created in the new window. To
export chip data to GPD press Read chip to read data and press Open as new project afterwards.

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5. GreenPAK I Emulation Board.
The main screen
On the illustration above you can see the GreenPAK IC with 6 dotted areas and external ports which are
connected to pins.

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Dotted areas are used to configure inputs connections. Use the context menu to manage them:
Types of areas:
Non-configurable inputs:
1. N/C (not connected):
2.Set to VDD:

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3.Set to GND
Pull Up:
Pull Down:
PWR LED:

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GND LED:
Configurable inputs:
VDD/GND Hot switch (button)
In the above mode you can switch between VDD and GND. Click your mouse over the key to change the value.
The switch has 2 modes: Latched, Unlatched (default), which can be configured from the context menu:

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The default connection can be set to either VDD or GND:
User can assign Hot Key for 'Push' action. The assigned key will simulate mouse click over the key:
User can assign the same hot key to other Switches which allows changing the key values of all the Switches with
the same hot key at once.

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Logic generator:
Logic generator is used for generating the logic pulses. 'Edit' button allows configure the signal:
Configuration options:
Mode: Normal/Invert - Signal mode;
Repeat: One shot/Cyclic - Repeat option;
T1/T2 values table: - Sets of pulses (T1 – low duration,
T2 – high duration of one pulse)
Logic sequence count: - Pulses count;

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Signal (analog) generator:
Signal generator is used to generate analog signals: Constant Voltage level, Saw, Triangle, Trapeze, Sinus, User
defined.
Logic and signal generators can be started/paused/stopped using orange buttons or through the context menu.
Also user can assign the hot keys for start/pause.
Several generators can use the same hot button to start/pause at once. This is the right way to start more than
one generator at the same time.

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Also in this way there can be used the „Start Generators‟ and „Stop Generators‟ buttons:
Signal Generator settings:

Type: Const voltage level/Trapeze/Sinus/User Defined - Type of waveform;
Constant value:
U: - Voltage level;

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Trapeze:
Mode: Normal/Invert - Signal mode

Umax/Umin - Max/min voltage level
T1, T2, T3, T4 - Duration of trapeze

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If T3 = 1: signal is a triangle;
If T3 = 1 and (T2 = 2 or T4 = 2): signal is a saw;

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Sinus:
Repeat: One shot/Cyclic - Repeat option

Phase: Custom/0/Pi:2/Pi/3Pi:2 - φ0
Amplitude: - amplitude
Zero offset: - zero offset
Period: - period
Data: - change signal using Custom Signal
Wizard

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User-defined waveform:

Data: - Change signal using Custom Signal Wizard

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Custom Signal Wizard:
Toolbar: Clear – Clear data

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Peak:
Ramp:

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Continuous ramp:
Data panel: turn on/off the data table:

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Cursor:

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General options in a Signal wizard mode:
Generator: - generator selector
Shown period: Auto/Custom/1T/2T/3T/4T - set the period of a current

generator to be displayed

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AUTO mode:
All generators with 'AUTO' option have one scale; this scale = MAX period of all generators with 'AUTO' option:
User can change the scale manually:

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CUSTOM mode:
User can set a custom period to be displayed for any generator.

It should be mentioned that analog generators connected to PIN7 and PIN8 start generation 0.5ms later, than
those connected to PIN4 and PIN6. This delay is displayed on the graphs in a Signal Wizard when the AUTO
mode is ON.

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External port
User can connect/disconnect i/o pads of GreenPAK with the external port on the board:
Control panel (on the right side):

Emulation:
Start emulation – load project to the chip and start the emulation;
Stop emulation – stop the emulation;
Test board configuration:
User can save current configuration of a test board to the project file;
Programming:
Read/Program chip with the current project using the emulation board;

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Test Board and Emulation process:
„Test Board‟ button is used for turning on/off the test board.

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The test board is used for connecting or disconnecting chip‟s I/O pads to 6 areas, configured by user. The
structure scheme of the test board is illustrated below.
Emulation process can be started by “Start emulation” button and will be indicated with white logo on the
GreenPAK.
In the emulation mode the test board will be automatically turned on. Thus the current project will be loaded to the
chip (but not programmed), and will be ready for the test on the emulation board. Also user can change any
configuration during the emulation process.

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Also user can check the programmed chip using the test board without emulation. In order to do this he only
needs to turn on the test board and power key.

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6. GreenPAK II Mini-Emulation Board.

The main screen
VDD Power – defines the voltage level, set on the GreenPAK (Internal power source) when the Test Board is ON
Ramp time – the time voltage increases from 0 V to the level specified in the VDD Power while turning the Test
Board ON;
Pattern ID – gives an ID (1-255) to the project. The ID will be put in the chip after programming, and also will be
read while chip reading
Lock NVM – blocks NVM reading. A programmed project becomes unavailable for chip reading. Though chip is
still applicable for the emulation;
User can connect/disconnect i/o pads of GreenPAK II with the external port on the board using PIN2, PIN3, PIN4,
…latches
A „Test Board‟ button is used for turning on/off the test board.
Emulation mode is turned on/off with the help of the „Emulation; button

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In the emulation mode the test board will be automatically turned on. Thus the current project will be loaded to the
chip (but not programmed), and will be ready for the test on the emulation board. Also user can change any
configuration during the emulation process.
Besides he can check the programmed chip using the test board without emulation. In order to do this he only
needs to turn on the test board and power key.

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A. Example projects.
In the GreenPAK Designer Help menu you can find a link to Examples directory. There you can find the fully
configured examples which will help you to start your projects working on quickly. Each example has a
documentation that contains schemes and description.

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GreenPAK I-II Designer 1.00.02

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5. GreenPAK I Emulation Board .................................................................................................... 28

6. GreenPAK II Mini-Emulation Board ........................................................................................... 51

A. Example projects ..................................................................................................................... 53

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1.1 Application Overview

To start working with GreenPAK Designer please do the following steps:

1.2 System requirements

Mac System Configuration

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Table 1-3. Acronyms

GPD GreenPAK Designer

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2.1 GreenPAK Designer interface overview

Figure 2-1. GreenPAK I user interface

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Figure 2-2. GreenPAK II user interface

2.1.1. Main menu

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 Zoom out – decrease the work area scale;

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2.1.4. Output window

2.1.5. Properties panel

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2.1.6. Components list

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2.2 Creating a Project

2.2.1 Updating Existing Projects

2.3 Configuring Chip Modules

2.3.1 Placing Modules

2.3.2 Setting Chip Module Parameters

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2.4 Specifying Interconnections

Also you can manually correct the created wires.

You can move points on the wire (Figure 2-5).

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2.5 Specifying the Pinout

2.5.1 Port Connections

2.5.2 Port Drive Modes

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2.7. Updating GreenPAK Designer

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The main actions:

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3.1. Working area.

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And user can also customize the main paint parameters.

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3.2. Preview window.

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