Altera Early SSN Estimator User Manual

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Typographic Conventions

Early SSN Estimator User Guide for Altera Programmable Devices

© November 2009

Altera Corporation

“Subheading Title”

References to sections within a document and titles of on-line help topics are shown
in quotation marks. Example: “Typographic Conventions.”

Courier type

Signal and port names are shown in lowercase Courier type. Examples:

data1

,

tdi

,

input.

Active-low signals are denoted by suffix

n

, e.g.,

resetn

.

Anything that must be typed exactly as it appears is shown in Courier type. For exam-
ple:

c:\qdesigns\tutorial\chiptrip.gdf

. Also, sections of an actual file,

such as a Report File, references to parts of files (e.g., the AHDL keyword

SUBDE-

SIGN

), as well as logic function names (e.g.,

TRI

) are shown in Courier.

1., 2., 3., and
a., b., c., etc.

Numbered steps are used in a list of items when the sequence of the items is impor-
tant, such as the steps listed in a procedure.

Bullets are used in a list of items when the sequence of the items is not important.

v

The checkmark indicates a procedure that consists of one step only.

1

The hand points to information that requires special attention.

c

A caution calls attention to a condition or possible situation that can damage or
destroy the product or the user’s work.

w

A warning calls attention to a condition or possible situation that can cause injury to
the user.

r

The angled arrow indicates you should press the Enter key.

f

The feet direct you to more information on a particular topic.

Visual Cue

Meaning

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