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XPLA Architecture: Applying signals to the CoolRunner's I/Os before power is applied.


Record #7596

Product Family: Hardware

Product Line: R3000

Product Part: R3032

Problem Title:
XPLA Architecture: Applying signals to the CoolRunner's I/Os before power is applied.


Problem Description:
Urgency: Standard

General Description: Can I apply signals to the CoolRunner's I/Os before
power is applied to the part?


Solution 1:

This is not recommended for CoolRunner CPLDs. The CPLD will try to
power itself through the I/Os and may load the configuration incorrectly.




End of Record #7596 - Last Modified: 10/11/99 16:32

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