Greenpak Designer User Guide

GreenPAK
GreenPAK Designer 6.22
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User Guide
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Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Application Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 System Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Support ................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Acronyms.............................................................................................................................................. 6
2. GreenPAK Designer Launcher................................................................................................................... 7
3. GreenPAK Designer
3.1 GreenPAK Designer Overview............................................................................................................. 8
3.1.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Tool Bars........................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1.3 Work Area....................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.4 Properties Panel............................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.5 Components List............................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.6 Color Scheme................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Creating a Project................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Updating Existing Projects.............................................................................................................. 15
3.2.2 Lock NVM Window......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Project Settings Window................................................................................................................. 16
3.3 Configuring Chip Components............................................................................................................. 17
3.3.1 Placing Components....................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.2 Setting Chip Components Parameters........................................................................................... 17
3.4 Specifying Interconnections.................................................................................................................. 18
3.4.1 Wire Types..................................................................................................................................... 20
3.4.2 Set/Erase Label.............................................................................................................................. 22
3.5 Specifying the Pinout ........................................................................................................................... 23
3.5.1 Port Connections............................................................................................................................ 23
3.5.2 Port Drive Modes............................................................................................................................ 23
3.6 Navigation............................................................................................................................................. 24
3.7 Keyboard commands............................................................................................................................ 24
3.8 GreenPAK Designer Settings............................................................................................................... 26
3.9 Legend Box.......................................................................................................................................... 28
3.10 Updating GreenPAK Designer............................................................................................................ 29
3.11 Help Window...................................................................................................................................... 30
3.12 Demo board and Demo mode............................................................................................................ 31
3.13 Snipping Tool...................................................................................................................................... 32
4. Print Function
4.1. Print Editor........................................................................................................................................... 33
4.2. Print Editor Preview Window................................................................................................................ 40
4.3. Print..................................................................................................................................................... 42
5. Rules Checker........................................................................................................................................... 43
6. GreenPAK Debug Tool

6.1. Types of Areas..................................................................................................................................... 47
6.2. Generators........................................................................................................................................... 51

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6.2.1. General Option in Signal Wizard Modes........................................................................................ 52

6.2.2. Period Modes................................................................................................................................. 54
6.2.3. Logic Generator............................................................................................................................. 56
6.2.4. I2C Generator................................................................................................................................ 57
6.2.5. Signal (Analog) Generator............................................................................................................. 59
6.2.6. Custom Signal Wizard................................................................................................................... 66
6.2.7. VDD/VDD2 Power Signal Generator............................................................................................. 69
6.3. Expansion Connector........................................................................................................................... 70
6.4. Control Panel.......................................................................................................................................... 70
7. Asynchronous State Machine

7.1. ASM block............................................................................................................................................ 81
7.2. ASM Editor........................................................................................................................................... 82
8. GreenPAK Simulation................................................................................................................................ 84
9. Designing Overview
9.1. SLG46721 Properties Interpretation.................................................................................................... 92
A. Example Projects...................................................................................................................................... 126
B. Major features history ............................................................................................................................... 127

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1. Introduction
This document describes the installation and usage of Dialog GreenPAK® Designer software. This software can
be used as a stand-alone application for the firmware development and for GreenPAK chips programming. If the
information in this guide is not sufficient to resolve issues experienced with GreenPAK Designer, refer to the
resources listed under the Support section.
Features that are common for GreenPAK 3 Designer, GreenPAK 4 Designer, GreenPAK 5 Designer and
GreenPAK 6 Designer are described in chapters with a GreenPAK Designer general name. The differences are
described in separate chapters.
1.1 Application Overview

Each GreenPAK Designer (GreenPAK 3 Designer, GreenPAK 4 Designer, GreenPAK 5 Designer, GreenPAK 6
Designer) is a full-featured integrated development environment (IDE) that allows you to specify exactly how you
want the device to be configured. This provides you direct access to all GreenPAK device features and complete
control over the routing and configuration options. GreenPAK Designer will be used as a general name for
GreenPAK 3-6 Designer.
GreenPAK Designer has an integrated programming tool that allows you to program configured design into your
GreenPAK chip. With this tool you can also read an already programmed chip and export its data to the Designer.
Designer will generate a project, which has the same configuration as chip.
To start working with GreenPAK Designer please take the following steps:
 Download and install GreenPAK Designer software;
 Select what components you need;
 Interconnect and configure components;
 Specify the pinout;
 Test your design with the Emulation Tool;
 Use appropriate GreenPAK development platform to program your project into GreenPAK chip. You can
find your kit on Dialog's webstore.
1.2 System requirements

PC System Configuration
Minimum System Requirements for Dialog GreenPAK Designer:
CPU: 1800MHz
System Memory (RAM): 512MB
Graphics Card: 128MB
Free Hard Disk Space: 200MB
Operating System: Windows 7/8.1/10, MAC OS X (v10.8 or higher), Ubuntu 16.04/18.04 (32, 64-bit), Debian 10
(32, 64-bit).

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1.3 Support
Free support for GreenPAK is available online at http://www.dialog-semiconductor.com
Also click Help- > Social in GreenPAK Designer and get access to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Dialog TV.
For software updates, please go to the Software page on 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 1-1. Acronyms

Acronym Description
GPD GreenPAK Designer

GPP GreenPAK Programmer
IDE Integrated Development Environment
I/O Input/Output
IC Integrated Circuit
OE Output Enable
USB Universal Serial Bus
GPIO General Purpose Input / Output
GPI General Purpose Input
GPO General Purpose Output
NMOS N-channel MOSFET
(metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor)
PMOS P-channel MOSFET
(metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor)
ASM Asynchronous State Machine

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2. GreenPAK Designer Launcher

This section describes GreenPAK Designer launcher application and its features.
Figure 2-1. GreenPAK Designer Launcher User Interface
GreenPAK Designer launcher:

• Welcome – welcome page with short information and tips for new users.
• Develop – on this page user can select chip revision to start new project for required revision:
SLG46721V, SLG46722V, SLG46108V, SLG46110V, SLG46116V, SLG46117V, SLG46120V/P,
SLG46121V, SLG46125M, SLG46127M, SLG46169V, SLG46170V, SLG46621V, SLG46620V/G/-AG,
SLG46140V, SLG46531V, SLG46532V, SLG46533V/M, SLG46534V, SLG46535V, SLG46536V,
SLG46537V/M, SLG46538V/M, SLG46517M, SLG46580V, SLG46582V, SLG46583V, SLG46585M,
SLG46880V, SLG46881V, SLG46826V/G, SLG46827-AG, SLG46824V/G, SLG46855-AP, SLG46855V,
SLG46867M, SLG47105V.
• Demo – on this page user can start GreenPAK Designer in Demo mode for selected Demo project and
read information about it.
• What's New – page with information about current projects and chips application.
• Recovery Files – page with restored files after crash or freeze. Files was saved with Autosave feature in
predetermined time intervals.
New Project – starts new project for selected chip revision (or double-click with left mouse button on selected chip
revision icon);
Open Project – opens existing project, automatically selects chip revision;
Close – close GreenPAK Designer Launcher.

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3. GreenPAK Designer
This section describes GreenPAK Designer application and its features.
3.1 GreenPAK Designer Interface Overview

GreenPAK Designer consists of: main menu, toolbar, main work area, output window, properties panel and
components list (see Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-1. GreenPAK User Interface

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Figure 3-2. GreenPAK 4 User Interface

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3.1.1. Main Menu

Main menu contains controls described below:
- File
 New – start new or open existing project from GPAK Launcher;
 Open – open existing project in GP Designer;
 Clear – clear project and select revision for specified chip;
 Open in current – open existing project for specified chip;
 Save – save current project;
 Save as – save current project in specified location;
 Import NVM bits – load configuration bits from text file;
 Export NVM bits – save configuration bits to text file;
 Print – start Print Editor referring item 4;
 Print Sch (Beta) – simple print feature without detailed block information;
 Project Information;
 Application Notes – opens examples web page;
 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
 Align Horizontal – horizontal alignment of selected blocks
 Align Vertical – vertical alignment of selected blocks
 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;
 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;
 Full-screen mode – switch to full-screen mode
 Pan mode – enable/disable scene move in pan mode;
 Show hints – enable/disable hints for blocks on the scene;
 Properties – show/hide Properties panel;
 Component Library – list of external components for Software Simulation;
 Components – show/hide Green PAK blocks list;
 NVM Viewer – show/hide NVM bits viewer;
 Rules Checker Output;

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- Tools
 Debug – this tool is included for convenient project testing;
 Rules Checker – checks current design for correct settings;
 Comparison – compares bits of two projects;
 ASM Editor – allows to configure the State Machine using state diagram and set the output
configuration for SM Output block;
 I2C Tools – enhanced I2C tools with I2C snapshot Reconfigurator (only in GreenPAK 5-6
Designer);
- Options
 Settings – default projects folder, autosave, toolbars position, recovery, shortcuts and update
options;
- Help
 Help – show help window;
 User Guides – open User guides web page;
 Legend box – show the color legend box;
 Dialog web site – open Dialog official web site;
 Software and documentation – open Software & Dock web page;
 Dialog web store – open Dialog chip store;
 Design support – web page with training courses and videos;
 Contact Us – web form with request;
 Social – Dialog Semiconductor in social networks;
 Application Notes – open examples web page;
 Datasheet – open documentation web page;
 Updater – open GreenPAK update tool;
 About GreenPAK Designer – show information about GPD versions modification.
3.1.2. Tool-bars
Toolbar provides a quick access to frequently used functions. There are 8 tool-bars:
- File
 New;
 Open;
 Save;
 Print;
- Undo
 Undo;
 Redo;
- Wire
 Set wire;
 Erase Wire;
- Label
 Set Label;
 Erase Label;

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- Item editor
 Rotate Left;
 Rotate Right;
 Flip Horizontal;
 Flip Vertical;
 Align Horizontal;
 Align Vertical;
- Tools
 Rules Checker;
 Debug;
 ASM Editor (only in GreenPAK 5-6 Designer);
 Project Settings;
 Project Info;
- Panel switcher
 Properties;
 Components;
 NVM Viewer;
- Navigation
 Zoom slider – adjust scale;
 Zoom 1:1;
 Fit work area;
 Full screen mode;
 Pan mode;
 Show item hint;

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3.1.3. Work Area

Work area contains all blocks available in GreenPAK chip and their connections. In GreenPAK 4 Designer
(SLG46620V and SLG46621V) work area consist of 2 matrices: Matrix0 and Matrix1(Figure 3-4). The components
of each matrix can be interconnected through 10 input and 10 output ports.
Matrices window placement define buttons:
- Matrix 0 (full screen);
- Matrix 1 (full screen);
- Vertical placement (2 matrices);
- Horizontal placement (2 matrices);
- One of matrices in separate window or monitor.
Figure 3-4. Two matrices of GreenPAK 4 Designer.
Three types of components connection:

- 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 using mouse or keyboard (Ctrl+Arrow Keys or Alt+Arrow Keys) and rotated. You can
move a few blocks at the same time by using multiple select option. Rotation, flipping and alignment is also
available for more than one block at a time.

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3.1.4. Properties Panel

Properties panel contains all settings available for selected chip component. 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 the 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 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 Apply button to confirm changes. If you want to discard changes you can press Reset button with
options: reset settings to default or reset connections to default.
3.1.5. 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 the GreenPAK
chip there are connections which are beyond the connectivity matrix. They are controlled by settings of proper
components and cannot be fully disconnected. That's why there are some blocks that cannot be hidden. Hidden
blocks retain their configuration. For this reason, be sure to configure hidden components properly. You can show/
hide selected blocks by using the check/un-check feature on the list. In order to show a group of blocks, double-
click on the check box of the desired group. In order to hide a group use a single click.
There are two buttons at the bottom of the components list – Show all (shows all blocks) and Hide all (hides all
blocks which are not connected to a circuit). Also user can use filter to find required components.
User can drag&drop any component from Component List to the workarea to the right place:
3.1.6 Color Scheme

Components:
Mode Description
Normal Selected
Turned on
Turned off
I/O PAD
Components Pin Tips:

Color Value
User can connect wire to this pin
Pin has already been connected (and there cannot be any other connections to this pin)
User can connect wire to this pin only after changing component option
Inner connection, user cannot connect wire to this pin
External I/O Pin (I/O from chip)

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3.2 Creating a Project
To create a new GreenPAK Designer project start GPD Launcher or go to File->New or click the “New” icon
on the toolbar. While creating new project in GreenPAK Designer please choose chip revision for current project
and specify operating conditions – VDD and Temperature.
Figure 3-4. Set Chip Revision and Operating conditions.
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 and some components are disabled. All disabled components are darker and colored
in red after selection. GreenPAK 3-6 projects use [.hvpak,.gp3,.gp4,.gp5,.gp6] file extension. It contains
information about position, rotation/flipping and configuration of chip blocks, all wire connections, and bit file
sequence settings of test mode, etc. Interface settings will not be saved in the Project file.
3.2.1 Updating Existing Projects

If you load an existing project created by a previous version of GreenPAK Designer and want to save changes, it
will be saved in the updated file format.
3.2.2 Lock NVM Window
Figure 3-5. NVM Options.
Lock status – blocks NVM reading. A programmed project becomes unavailable for chip reading. Though chip is
still applicable for the emulation.
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 back during “chip reading” operation.

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3.2.3 Project Settings Window
Figure 3-6. Project Settings General tab
GPIO quick charge – this option will temporarily enable 2k resistor for ~1μs duration in parallel to internal
pull-up/downs during power on, before reset signal is released to internal blocks. For example, this option should
be used to ensure the internal pull-up rise-time is fast enough to be detected as high level during power-on.
Otherwise, a rising edge with weak internal pull-up can be quite slow, and miss detection as a high-level because
of too slow of risetime.
Figure 3-7. Project Settings Security tab
Lock status – blocks NVM reading/writing. A programmed project becomes unavailable for chip reading or for chip
writing via I2C Tools for chips with I2C Serial Communication (see chip datasheet). The chip is still applicable for
emulation.
Pattern ID – gives an ID (1-254/65534) to the project. The ID will be put in the chip after programming, and also
will be read while “chip reading” operates.

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3.3 Configuring Chip Components
3.3.1 Placing Components

When you open GreenPAK Designer it will start with a blank project. A blank project contains pins and blocks
which cannot be hidden. Components can be moved, rotated, flipped and aligned. In order to move a component,
simply drag it where you want by clicking the left mouse button. To rotate/flip/align component select it and press
the “Rotate/Flip/Align” buttons on the toolbar or select

Rotate/Flip/Align in the main menu.
3.3.2 Setting Chip Components Parameters

Each chip component has different parameters. Some components have parameters that are shared with other
components. Changes in one block cause changes in other blocks. Component settings are available at
component Properties panel (Figure 3-8) which appears after double-clicking on the component. Properties
panel consists of three parts: Properties, Connections, and Information. Properties section contains all settings of
a selected component. Connections section allows you to configure connections that couldn’t be made using
wiring tool. Information section contains short information about parameters of selected component. After making
changes in Properties panel click the “Apply” button to save changes. If you do not click the “Apply” button and
select another block, a save changes message box will appear.
Figure 3-8. Properties Panel
Reset connections and/or settings to default: this option allows to reset NVM bits, components properties, wire
connections from/to component.

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3.4 Specifying Interconnections

You can interconnect chip components to achieve the necessary functionality. To make a connection please select
Set wire on 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 3-9.
Also you can manually correct the created wires.

You can move horizontal lines up and down, vertical lines left and right (Figure 3-10).
Figure 3-10.
You can move points on the wire (Figure 3-11).
Figure 3-11.
In order to create additional points on the line use the double click (Figure 3-12).
Figure 3-12.

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Only the green color pins can be connected Using Wire Creating tool. Some components have pins that are not
allowed to be connected using wiring tool. Connections between such pins (orange dotted line and violet pin
color) and buses can be made only by changing settings in Connections section of the Properties panel of
proper components. In this case violet pins can change color to green and user can connect them using wiring
tool. Orange wires will be automatically generated. Orange wires also can be modified by user. Input pins without
connections are considered to be tied to ground.
In order to delete wire please select Erase wire at the Wire tool-bar and click on the selected wire.
Only green wires can be deleted.
Additional controls for add/remove wires:

Hold button to force wire mode:
• Shift: for Set Wire;
• Alt: for Erase Wire;
Action with multiple wires:
• Hold Ctrl+Shift and click on pin: add multiple wires from the same source pin;
• Hold Ctrl+Alt and click on wire: remove all wires from source pin;
• Hold Ctrl: works as Ctrl+Shift or Ctrl+Alt based on current wire mode;
Move network
Move network feature provides the fastest way to reconnect all matrix wires from any pin to another. Simply click
on wire with right mouse button and select Move network in Context menu
Figure 3-13. Move network in Context menu
Select new source from list in Move network window. User can select new source only from list of visible blocks or
from list of all blocks.

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Figure 3-14. Move network window
3.4.1 Wire Types
Figure 3-15. Green Line
Green lines in GreenPAK Designer software tools are used to mark manual wires. Using them you can manually
connect necessary blocks to operate in the desired way. You can connect block output to multiple inputs, but
wiring of different outputs to one input is impossible.
Figure 3-16. Orange Line
Orange lines are used to mark the internal functional bounds of the chip blocks. They do not have the impact on
chip operation until the proper function is used. These lines can’t be erased.

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Figure 3-17. Bold Orange Line
Bold orange lines (like the orange lines) mark the internal bounds. The difference is that the bold orange lines
mark 8-bit parallel data buses. These lines also cannot be erased. They do not have an impact on chip operation
until the proper function is used and the proper option is set.
Figure 3-18. Light Green Line
Light green lines are used to mark the shared connections. Their behavior is the same as the green lines.
Replacing wires by labels

This option converts wired connection to 2 labels (for output and input pins) and back (Figure 3-19). Name of the
label will be generated automatically: NETx, where x – random number. If output was connected to few inputs all
of them should have the same name. For changing the connection type use the context menu of the block, line or
label(NET).
Figure 3-19.Labeled connections
Available options for wire (context menu):

- Convert to labeled connection;
Available options for label (context menu):
- Convert to wired connection;
- Rename network;
- Remove connection.

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3.4.2 Set/Erase Label
Using Set/Erase Label the user can add/delete text label. The Set Label tool adds a text label to the selected
component or without connecting them to the specific component. The user can Attach label to component or
Detach label(s) from component(s). If no component is selected, then the user can select a component from the
list offered by the Set Label tool. The user can also choose text color. If the selected component already has a
label, Set Label tool can edit label text. If the user selects more than one component, it is possible to change the
text color without changing text in all components at once. If the user changes the text while more than one
component is selected, it will be changed on all selected components at once as well. Erase Label deletes text
label.
Figure 3-20. Add Label

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3.5 Specifying the Pinout
3.5.1 Port Connections

Pin blocks can be connected just like any other blocks using the Wiring Tool.
3.5.2 Port Drive Modes
GreenPAK chips have GPIO, GPO and GPI pin components. These components can be configured to work in the
following modes:
 Digital in with Schmitt trigger;
 Digital in without Schmitt trigger;
 Low voltage digital in;
 1x push pull;
 2x push pull;
 1x open drain NMOS;
 1x open drain PMOS;
 2x open drain PMOS;
 1x 3-State Output;
 2x 3-State Output;
 Analog input;
 Analog output;
Also, Pull-Up/Pull-Down resistors are configurable. To configure the pin component, open its parameters to set a
desired mode and pull-up/pull-down resistor. I/O pin components have input (IN), output (OUT) and output
enable (OE) pins. These pins are one-way directed, so you need to configure the pin component and connect the
proper pin. OUT pin is an output signal from the pin component. It corresponds to the signal from the input buffer.
IN pin is an input to the pin component. It accepts a signal from internal components. Output Enable (OE) signal
defines the Push-pull buffer state. Low OE signal switches buffer to Hi-Z state. High OE signal enables Push-pull
buffer regardless of selected component operating mode. It could be used for applications where bidirectional pins
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3.6 Navigation
To navigate through project workspace use the View menu or toolbar. Use Zoom In , Zoom Out
buttons or slider to zoom workspace. If you want to see all project components click on Fit work area or
Zoom 1:1 . To navigate through work area you can use Pan mode . Pan mode also activates by
using middle mouse button.
To enable block's hint, press Show item hints button. A hint box pops up next to the item when the mouse
moves over the block.
3.7 Keyboard commands
To navigate through GreenPAK Designer use specific keyboard commands or shortcuts. List of commands
specified in the table:
Table 3-1. Keyboard commands

Keyboard command Action
Block moving on the scene
Alt+Arrow Keys Moves selected block on 1 pixel
Ctrl+Arrow Keys Moves selected block on 10 pixels
Connecting/Erasing wires
Hold Shift Forces Set wire while using Erase Wire
Hold Alt Forces Erase wire while using Set Wire
Hold Ctrl+mouse cursor Adds multiple wires from the same source
Hold Ctrl+Shift+mouse Forces add of multiple wires from the same source while
cursor using Erase Wire
Hold Ctrl+Alt+mouse Forces remove of all wires from the network while using Set
cursor Wire
Standard hotkeys
Ctrl+Z Undo
Ctrl+Y Redo
Ctrl+N New project
Ctrl+O Open project
Ctrl+S Save project
Ctrl+P Print Editor

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Ctrl+Q Exit program

Ctrl+L Rotate component Left
Ctrl+R Rotate component Right
Ctrl+H Flip component Horizontal
Ctrl+V Flip component Vertical
Ctrl+W Set Wire
Ctrl+E Erase Wire
Ctrl+F Filter on Components List
H Hide component
+ Zoom in
- Zoom out
F1 Help
F2 NVM Viewer
F3 Properties of component
F4 Components List
F5 Rules Checker
F9 Debug
F11 Fullscreen Mode
Debug hotkeys
Shift+E Emulation
Shift+I Info
Shift+L Log
Shift+N NVM Data
Shift+P Program
Shift+R Read
Shift+S Save Settings
Shift+T Test Mode
All other Designer main window actions can be configured by entering specific key sequence in Settings window
on Shortcuts tab. For ASM Editor user should enter key sequence in format: Ctrl+key.

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3.8 GreenPAK Designer Settings
GreenPAK Designer settings configure all basic options of program in several tabs (Figure 3-21). To open settings
select Options-> Settings in main menu.
Figure 3-21. Settings window
GreenPAK Designer settings window contains of tabs:
General:
• Default projects folder – defines path to users GPD project files;
• Projects recovery – activates autosave function, which allows to reduce the risk or impact of data loss in
case of a crash or freeze. Autosave function in predetermined time intervals will save your files and after
a critical problem will offer to restore these files in GreenPAK Designer Launcher on Projects files
recovery tab (Figure 3-22);

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Figure 3-22. Project files recovery tab in GPD Launcher
Designer:
• Pin hints – shows pin hints while block is selected or properties panel of component is visible:
• Look-Up Table (LUT) – allow usage of regular shape by default. For example, regular shape of NXOR:
Appearance:
• Window appearance – saves positions of toolbars/dock widgets and window geometry of GP Designer
work area;
• High DPI displays – enables GP Designer scalling on high DPI displays;
Shortcuts:
• On Shortcuts tab all GP Designer actions can be configured by entering specific key sequence. For ASM
Editor user should enter key sequence in format: Ctrl+key;
Updater:
• Scheduler – determines check for updates time: after Designer starts or Once per 1-7 days;
• Path – defines server for update and destination to download updates;
• Proxy – allow user to configure proxy for updates;
• Check configuration button – checks connection to server.
Default button:
• Resets settings to default parameters by categories or all at once.

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3.9 Legend Box
Legend box shows the color scheme of GreenPAK designer.

The user can open this window by clicking 'Legend box' button in 'Help' menu.
Figure 3-23. Legend Box View

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3.10. Updating GreenPAK Designer

There are two ways of updating the GreenPAK Designer:
• When updates are available – this information will be displayed. The user will get a chance to either
download a new version using the “Update”, or the “Not now” to delay the renewal until the next program
start. After the download is finished, an opened folder with installer will appear.
Figure 3-24. Updating GreenPAK Designer
• You can also find the latest GPD version at Software page of Dialog web site. For the best user
experience, keep your GreenPAK Designer up to date. Feel free to email suggested updates to the
developer to improve this program (Please refer to “About GreenPAK ” section of Help menu).
Configure Updater options on Updater tab in Designer Settings window (see Section 3.8 GreenPAK Designer
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3.11 Help Window

To view information about a specific block, select the block and click 'Help' from the Help menu or press the 'F1'
button. A window will list the information about each block ('short info'). Press the 'detailed info' button for more
detailed information (Figure 3-25). If you don't select any block, you will be shown the information about all the
blocks. The 'Help' button on the property panel of each block provides the same information about the current
block.
Figure 3-25. Help Window

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3.12 Demo board and Demo mode
Demo board
Demo board is a special hardware with a mission to demonstrate some specific application of GreenPAK chip.
They have GreenPAK chip soldered on the board, already programmed with some specific project. They also
support I2C transferring that allows Designer to communicate with GreenPAK chip and change it NVM.
The exception is I2C Bridge which doesn’t have specific project and allows any project to be loaded in.
Demo board connection

After opening of Demo project, Designer waits for connecting of proper device:
Figure 3-26. Waiting for proper Demo board
Demo board detection
Figure 3-27. Demo board detected
After Proper Demo board detected (Figure 3-27), simple I2C tool activated:
• Write - sends current project’s NVM to device;
• I2C Virt. Inputs, I2C Virt. Outputs - opens I2C tools;
• Close - exits demo mode;
• Info button - shows all system and hardware information;

Designer’s Demo Mode
User can start designer in Demo mode, which means it will show specific project for selected demo and provide
tool to operate with demo board. Demo mode applies some restrictions on Designer functions as well as adds of a
new features. In general case it opens specific demo project, shows specific tool control panel and limits
operations with project file.
Exit demo mode
User can exit demo mode. This will decline all restrictions applied by demo mode, but keep current project open.

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3.13 Snipping Tool
Snipping Tool is screenshot tool for GreenPAK Designer workarea. It allows scene selection, copying or saving as
a file.
Click Tools → Snipping Tool, select style of screenshot area (Figure 3-28)
Figure 3-28. Snipping Tool window with style selection
Select area and copy to clipboard or save image in Bitmap/PNG/SVG format (Figure 3-29)
Figure 3-29. Snipping Tool window: export selection

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4. Print Function
4.1. Print Editor
Print Editor feature consists of two main parts:
 Editable working area, where the user can customize positions, view of components, and lines
connecting them.
 Preview window where the user can set up the print preferences.
Editable working area shows all components which where used in the design.
Figure 4-1. Print Editor

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The Main Actions:

- User can hide or display any component using the Components list on the right.
- Each component in the work area is selectable and movable.
- Any component can be rotated or flipped.
Note: print editor settings will be saved before print editor's window is closed. It allows the user to repair previous
state during next opening.
Figure 4-2. Preview Window

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User can move lines and points to correct odd angled appearance.
Figure 4-4. Work sheet.

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Working area
Working area can be zoomed in or zoomed out.
User can add a text label to the schematics using the text tool.
Figure 4-5. Text Label
Figure 4-6. View with Text Label

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The user can add to the working area the custom figures including rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse etc.
Figure 4-7. Custom Figure
The user can also customize the main paint parameters.
Figure 4-8. Paint Parameters
You can see a small preview window which includes a painted rectangle with user-parameters.

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When the user adds a figure to the working area, one can customize the figure size by dragging black points on
the corners and sides. The user can view it only by moving the mouse pointer up to the figure.
Figure 4-9. Work Area

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The user can save a composed diagram into a graphics file or directly send it to the printer.
Figure 4-10. Save diagram

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4.2. Print Editor Preview Window

Preview window shows the composed and ready-to-print diagram. In this window, the user cannot change the
position of the components or the other elements in the diagram. The user can only choose the advanced settings
for printing or saving to the file.

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Main Actions
The user can:
• Choose orientation of the diagram on a paper (landscape or portrait)
• Fit the diagram to a page or keep the real size
• Fit to center
• Zoom in or zoom out
• Choose the size or type of paper
• Save the finished diagram into a PDF/Image file or print it out
Figure 4-12. Page Setup

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4.3. Print
Print window shows the composed and ready-to-print diagram with block properties and its values. In this window,
the user cannot change the position of the components or the other elements in the diagram. The user can only
choose the advanced settings for printing or saving to the file.
Figure 4-13. Print window with block properties and values
Print options:
• Choose orientation of the diagram on a paper (landscape or portrait)
• Fit diagram to center
• Zoom in or zoom out
• Choose the size or type of paper
• Save the finished diagram into a PDF/Image file
• Print diagram and block properties

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5. Rules Checker
This tool allows checking current project errors, for example, incorrect block connections or settings. Rules
Checker has three types of messages:
- this message is generated when there is a significant error in design that will not work under any
conditions.
- this message is generated when one or more blocks may contain incorrect connections or settings in
the design. This does not mean that there is an error. It only notifies the user to check the connections or settings
of the blocks.
- this message is generated to remind the user to check for correct settings.
Figure 5-1. Rules Checker Output
In order to check the design, click the Rules Checker button on the tool bar in Tools menu.
Rules Checker Window can be called by clicking Rules checker output in View menu.
Rules checker output consists of three parts:
1. Event – shows message type (Fail, Warning, Note).
2. Rule – information about the message.
3. Note – recommendations on how to correct the error or error explanation.

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6. GreenPAK Debug Tool
Figure 6-1. Debug Panel and Debugging controls in GreenPAK Designer
Debug
Debug button starts Debug tool in GreenPAK Designer (Figure 6-1). The Debug tool enables electronic circuit
emulation and chip programming, which uses specific hardware platform to replicate the behavior of chip
components included in GreenPAK. Before starting the emulation process, add test points controls to configure
the emulation process.
Type of hardware platform

After start of Debugging tools select type of hardware platform with supported features (Figure 6-2):
Figure 6-2. Platform selector window

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Platfrorm Configuration Guide

Recommended Platform Configuration Guide contains information about suitable sockets, adapters and boards
for the specific chip. The user can pop up the guide by clicking on platform’s name into Debugging controls panel.
Figure 6-2. Recommended Platform Configuration Guide

Add test points controls
Debugging tool controls are used to configure input signals on external inputs of chip (proper test points on
development platform).
To manage chip input signals:

• Use the context menu on input pin with right mouse button click on NC (not connected) symbol (Figure 6-
3).
Figure 6-3. Add control context menu

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• Add control to TP with Add button on Debug panel (Figure 6-4). List of available controls on TP: Signal
generator/Logic generator/VDD/GND/Button/Pull up/Pull down.
Figure 6-4. Add button on Debug panel
Remove test points controls

Remove button removes test points controls by mouse click on it. TP become NC. Also user can set TP control as
N/C from context menu by clicking with right mouse button.

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6.1. Types of Areas
Fixed Inputs (Figure 6-5 – 6-9).

Figure 6-5. N/C (not connected)
Figure 6-6. Set to VDD
Figure 6-7. Set to GND
Figure 6-8. Pull Up
Figure 6-9. Pull Down

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LED's (Figure 6-10)
Figure 6-10. Buffered LED, Buffered LED+Pull Up, Buffered LED+Pull Down
Configurable Input (Figure 6-11)
Figure 6-11. Configurable Button
The default connection can be set to either Upper connection or Bottom connection. Click your mouse over the
key U or B to change the value.
The user can configure each connection to VDD/GND, High-Z or Pull Up/Down.

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Figure 6-12. Default Key Connection
The switch has 2 modes: Latched, Unlatched, which can be configured from the context menu or click your mouse
over the key LATCH to change the value.
Figure 6-13. Key Mode

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User can assign Hot Key for 'Push' action. The assigned key will simulate mouse click over the key:
Figure 6-14. Choosing Hot 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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6.2. Generators
To defined TP can be connected 3 types of generators: Logic generator, Signal generator or I2C generator. User
can add generator with Add button to highlighted green pins or use context menu of the TP.
Figure 6-15. Choosing Generators
Each generator has its own settings. For the settings window to appear press the Edit button or double click on S
or L or SDA/SCL symbol at TP.
On the left, you can see the options table divided into 2 groups:
1. General – applied to all types of generators
2. Special for each generator
Start all generators with buttons at Debugging controls panel (Figure 6-16)
Figure 6-16. Managing Buttons
Note: these buttons can be controlled only by generators with an installed Global Linkage flag.
Figure 6-17. Global Linkage

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6.2.1. General Options in a Signal Wizard Mode
Figure 6-18. General Option
Generator: - generator selector
Shown period: Auto/Custom/1T/2T/3T/4T - set the period of a current

generator to be displayed
Global linkage Linked/Unlinked -if generator is linked, it will be
controlled by buttons “Start”,
“Stop” and “Pause” on the
Debugging controls
Repeat One shot/Cyclic/Custom - repeat option
Prestart state Low/Start point(V0)/High-Z -state before start
Prestart delay -delay before start
End state Keep last state/Prestart state -pin state after generation
Output type High-Z/Strong Drive/Open Drain, Drives High/ - type of output
Open Drain, Drives Low/Resistive Pull Up/
Resistive Pull Down/ Resistive Pull Up/Down
Pause type Last state/Low/High/High-Z -state when it is paused

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6.2.2. Period Modes

AUTO Mode
All generators with 'AUTO' option have one scale; this scale = MAX period of all generators with 'AUTO' option.
Figure 6-19. One Scale for All Generators

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Figure 6-20. User Can Change the Scale Manually
button turns on/off the mouse coordinates in the timing diagrams.

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CUSTOM Mode
Figure 6-21. Choosing Period Options

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6.2.3. Logic Generator

Figure 6-22. Logic Generator
Logic generator is used for generating the logic pulses.
Figure 6-23. 'Edit' button allows configuring the signal.
Configuration options:
Mode: Normal/Invert - signal mode
Pattern: 0 – low/ 1- high level - pattern of pulse levels
Repeat: One shot/Cyclic/Custom - repeat option
T/Level: - sets duration of level
Insert: - insert pulse before selected position;
Remove: - remove pulse from the selected position;
Levels count: - pulse count

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6.2.4. I2C Generator

Figure 6-24. I2C Generator
I2C generator allows a user to make an I2C signals based on logic generators. There are two logic generators
combined together as SDA and SCL lines. User can combine predefined I2C primitives to generate the needed
waveform in an appropriate way and choose SCL frequency.
SCL
Generates SCL signal applicable for I2C. SCL signal is the special kind of logic generator applicable only for
board configuration. SCL is only 'read-only'. The SCL clock configured by choosing predefined frequency. The set
of those frequencies depends on the development platform.
SDA
Generates configured SDA signal applicable for I2C. SDA signal is the special case of logic generator applicable
for sending data via I2C. In Signal Wizard special editor shows sequence of commands. User can do some
actions in command editor:
• change SCL pin for selected SDA;
• change Speed of I2C clock;
• control resource meter;
• Change Slave Address for all commands in list;
• Clear list to basic commands: Start and Stop;
• add or remove commands by using +/- buttons;
• change command parameters;
• split Composite commands in sequence of Basic commands by using button “S”;
Figure 6-25. I2C Generator commands editor

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Figure 6-26. 'Edit' button or double click on SDA/SCL allows configuring the signal.
SCL: Any available pin - selects pin to be the I2C clock channel
with defined frequency
Speed: 1-1000kHz - speed of I2C clock
Used resources: % - shows used resources after adding
commands to list
Change Slave Address hex - changes slave address in all commands
Clear - clears all commands from the list to Start
and Stop
Commands - list of I2C generator commands

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6.2.5. Signal (Analog) Generator

Figure 6-27. Signal Generator
Signal generator is used to generate analog signals: Constant Voltage level, Sine, Trapeze(Trapezoid), Logic
pattern and User-defined.
Logic and signal generators can be started/paused/stopped using orange buttons or through the context menu.
The user can also assign the hot keys for start/pause.
More than one generator can use the same hot button to start/pause at once. This is how to start more than one
generator at the same time.
Figure 6-28. Sets Start/Pause Hot Key

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Signal Generator Settings
Type: Const voltage level/Trapeze/Logic pattern/Sine/Custom - type of waveform;
Constant value:
U: - voltage level;
Figure 6-29. Constant Value

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Figure 6-30. Sine
Sine settings:
Phase: Custom/0/Pi:2/Pi/3Pi:2 - φ0
Custom phase: - show phase in a radian
Amplitude: - amplitude
Zero offset: - zero offset
Period: - period
Frequency: - shows frequency
Data: - change signal using Custom Signal Wizard

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Figure 6-31. Trapezoid (Triangle, Sawtooth)
Trapeze Settings:
Mode: Normal/Invert -signal mode
Umax/Umin -max/min voltage level
T1, T2, T3, T4 -duration of trapezoid
If T3 = 1 signal is a triangle.
If T3 = 1, T2 = 2 or T4 = 2 signal is a saw.

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Figure 6-32. Duration of Trapezoid

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Figure 6-33. Logic pattern
Mode: Normal/Invert - signal mode
Levels adjustment: Standard/Custom - sets standard Umax/min for all levels or
U for each level
Umax/min: - Umax/min for all levels
Pattern: 0 – low/ 1- high level - pattern of pulse levels
T/Level: - sets duration of level
Insert: - insert pulse before selected position;
Remove: - remove pulse from the selected position;
Count: - pulse count

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Figure 6-34. Custom Signal (Arbitrary waveform)
Custom Signal Settings:

Repeat: One shot/Cyclic/Custom - repeat option;
Data: Set Signal - change signal using Custom Signal Wizard

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6.2.6. Custom Signal Wizard
Figure 6-35. Drawing Signal (Arbitrary waveform)
Toolbar: Clear - clear data

Add Point/Add Peak/Continuous - draw mode
Ramp/Remove Point
Data panel - turn on/off the data table
Import points - copy points from another
application
Lock X/Y - lock point position for X or Y
axes
Close - close window with current
signal

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Figure 6-36. Peak
Figure 6-37. Continuous Ramp

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Remove Point: Removes selected point. Double-clicking on the point will also remove it.
Data panel: Turns on/off the data table. User can remove/change values for selected point or add new point
between two existing points.
Figure 6-38. Import Points
User can insert points from another application and set separators options:
Decimal separator: point/comma;
Column separator: auto/tab(“\t”)/other;
Row separator: auto(line feed)/ tab(“\t”)/other;
Figure 6-39. Data Panel

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Figure 6-40. Cursor
6.2.7. VDD/VDD2 Power Signal Generator
Figure 6-41. VDD/VDD2 Power Signal Generator
Simple signal generator for VDD/VDD2 with its own options.

The additional power supply (VDD2) on some chip revisions provides the ability to interface two independent
voltage domains within the same design. Users can configure pins, dedicated to each power supply, as inputs,
outputs, or both (controlled dynamically by internal logic) to both VDD and VDD2 voltage domains. Using the
available macro-cells designers can implement mixed-signal functions bridging both domains or simply pass
through level-translation in both HIGH to LOW and LOW to HIGH directions.
Sync Power Rails [S] mode means that VDD and VDD2 will share the same power settings. VDD2 will have the
same power options as VDD. Sync power options is available only for VDD/VDD2 power generators.

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6.3. Expansion Connector

User can connect/disconnect I/O pads of GreenPAK with the expansion connector on the board.
Figure 6-42. Expansion Connector
6.4. Control panel
Figure 6-43. Debugging controls
Change platform:
Select type of hardware platform with supported features
Import configuration:
Allows user import configuration of test points from another platforms.
Device:
Allows user work with external chip on specified device address
I2C Reset:
If I2C serial communication is established with the device, it is possible to reset the device to initial power up
conditions, including configuration of all macrocells, and all connections provided by the Connection Matrix. This
is implemented by setting register I2C reset bit to “1”, which causes the device to re-enable the Power-On Reset
(POR) sequence, including the reload of all register data from NVM.

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Emulation:
• Emulation - the current project will be loaded to the chip (but not programmed), and will be ready for test
on the hardware board.
• Emulation (sync) – in addition to Emulation, each change that is made in the project, will be immediately
loaded to the chip.
In the case when Int. VDD and VDD key on the Expansion connector are turned off, a warning message will pop
up (Figure 6-44).
Figure 6-44. Incorrect Power Configuration
Test mode:
Test mode is used for connecting or disconnecting the chip’s I/O pads to TP controls, configured by user.
Also, a user can check the programmed chip using the test mode without emulation. In order to do this: turn on
the test mode and internal VDD button. The test mode can work without power on the chip. User will control the
power manually.
Read:
Read chip using hardware board.
Program:
Program chip with the current project. For some chip models user can configure programming process by clicking
Programming options at Program button. Choose programming options:
• Program NVM - programs chip NVM;
• Program EEPROM - programs chip EEPROM;
Project Data:
The table of NVM and EEPROM(optionally for some chip) bits.
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 back while in “chip reading” operation.
Lock status – blocks NVM reading/writing. A programmed project becomes unavailable for chip reading/writing.
Use current project’s sequence for Programming and Emulation process – user can choose to use current
project's sequence for programing and emulation process.
Use this sequence for Programming and Emulation process – user can choose current sequence for
programming and emulation process.
Reload from current project – user can load bit sequence from current project.
Clear – sets all bits to false.
Export – save data to text file.
Import – load data from text file.
Open in new Designer's window – open current bit sequence in new Designer’s window.

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Figure 6-45. Project Data
In GreenPAK Designer for chips with I2C Serial Communication new columns describes register flags in I2C tools
and NVM Data window:
- I2C Legend:
• Green – Supported;
• Red - Not supported;
• Yellow - Partly supported (operation is supported for some part of data block);
- I2C Operations:
• R - I2C Read;
• W - I2C Write;

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Figure 6-46. I2C operations in NVM Data window
Chip Details:
Show details about chip and board
Log:
Show log.

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Test points configuration:

- Save current configuration of a test points to the project file
- Delete selected configuration
- Import new configurations from project files or platforms
Figure 6-47. Test Points Configuration
Support for multiple devices:

This feature allows user to connect few supported hardware boards and select specific one for performing the
operations.
Figure 6-48. Multiple hardware devices
Blink:
Selected board blinks to notify its selection
Refresh button:
Refresh button updates chip information in bottom right corner of the Debug tool.
Socket Test:
This feature allows testing the socket connectors to ensure that it works properly and doesn't have influence on
emulation or reading/programming processes.
Figure 6-49. Socket Test Results

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I2C Tools
Start Debug to start work with I2C tools:
Figure 6-50. I2C Tools in Debug tool
The I2C Serial Communication Block (I2C) in the chip allows an I2C bus Master to read and write information via
a serial channel directly to the RAM registers. This allows the remote re-configuration of macro-cells. The user
has the flexibility to read and write registers not associated with NVM memory. Those registers are the signal
outputs of macro-cells in the device, giving the I2C bus Master the capability to remotely read the current value of
any macro-cell. Up to 16 GreenPAK I2C slave devices can share the same serial bus. You can choose any
external device address and work with external chip using Device selector in Debug tool: Onboard or any of 16
GreenPAK I2C slave devices:
The I2C cell also has dedicated registers (I2C Virtual Output bits) as well as dedicated arrays in memory (RAM
Array Table) only accessible through I2C. The I2C Virtual Outputs are also signals that enter the matrix. To start
I2C Tools Emulation or Test Mode is required.
I2C Tools has 3 separate windows:
I2C Virtual Inputs:
• Counters/Delays – the counter/delay data in the device can be read and write via I2C;
• I2C Virtual Inputs – the I2C Virtual Inputs OUT0-OUT7 value in the device can be read and write via I2C;
• Registers – the current value of all device registers can be read and write via I2C;
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I2C Virtual Outputs:
• Probes (Matrix inputs) – the current level on blocks output pins in the device can be read via I2C. User
can add probes to any pin(or to all visible pins) or remove probe(or all probes);
• Counted Data – the current count value in some counters (see Datasheet for selected chip revision) in the
device can be read via I2C.
I2C Reconfigurator
Figure 6-51. I2C Reconfigurator
I2C Reconfigurator allows user to change data dynamically on chip by sending NVM snapshots into chip.
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can configure list of snapshots and send into the chip in two ways: send one by one or send all. Also delays
between snapshots can be added.
Snapshot configuration:
• Snapshot – button adds snapshot of workarea to the list;

• Delay – button adds delay between snapshots to the list;
• Up – moves selected list item up one level;
• Down – moves selected list item down one level;
• Remove – removes selected list item;
• Reconfiguration scenario – shows main snapshot and it changes.
Also snapshot has value:
• Load – loads snapshot data to the project;
• Overwrite – overwrites snapshot with project data;
Snapshot operation:
• Send one – send one snapshot to the chip;

• Send all – send all snapshots from the list to the chip;
• Stop – stops sending snapshots.

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External chip
DIP/Advanced/Pro platforms
To start work with external chip for DIP, Advanced and PRO platforms:
1. Connect socket with External chip to Development Board via pins:
• Corresponding I2C pins (SCL, SDA);
• VDD pin;
• GND pin;
For DIP/Advanced Development board: connect socket with External chip to Expansion connectors pins:
DIP Expansion connectors:
Advanced Expansion connectors:
For PRO Development board: connect socket with External chip to external port on GreenPAK PRO Development
Board (right connector):

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2. Disconnect Onboard chip to proceed with the External chip (For DIP/Advanced/Pro platfroms)
3. Start GreenPAK Designer and select revision of connected External chip
4. Start Debug tool and select Development platform
5. Select Device address as 0001b (used by default for empty chip) or corresponding address programmed
to the chip.
Attention: if external socket properly connected to development board and proper Device address selected - chip
detects after clicking Update chip info button or automatically after starting any chip operation:
6. Now user can use all Debugging chip controls: Emulation/Test mode/Read/Program for external chip
Attention: Ext. VDD (Va) expansion should not be enabled if exist voltage on external VDD port. It automatically
disconnects while starting Emulation/Test mode operations for chip with existing external voltage with warning
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In-System Programmer
To start work with external chip on In-System Programmer platform:
1. Connect chip with wires to In-System Programmer pins (VDD, CLK, SDA, GND):
2. Start GreenPAK Designer and select revision of connected External chip

3. Start Debug tool and select In-System Programmer platform
4. Select Device address as 0001b (used by default for empty chip) or corresponding address programmed
to the chip or select
5. Specify VDD configuration: Internal (chip will be powered from ISP board) or External (chip should be
powered from external power source)
6. Now user can use all Debugging chip controls: Emulation/Test mode/Read/Program on In-System
Programmer platform

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7. Asynchronous State Machine (ASM)
7.1 ASM block

The ASM block is an 8-state asynchronous state machine. There are 24 state transition inputs, one nRESET
input, and 8 output lines. The ASM block is defined using state transitions and state outputs.
Figure 7-1. ASM block.
Transitions
The state machine is constructed by defining the one-way connections between two states gated by a transition
control input. The state machine will transition to another state any time these two conditions are met: the current
state has a transition connection to another state, and that transition enable signal is HIGH. The transition enable
signals are controlled by the 24 inputs, and there are 3 transition enable signals per state.
Outputs
The ASM block has 8 outputs to the connection matrix. You can define the output of the 8 outputs based on the
current state. This is done in the properties tab by double clicking the desired output for a given state and output
line to invert its output.
Editing the ASM block

The ASM block can be defined through either the properties panel on the left, or the ASM editor. The ASM editor
is a graphical interface for defining the ASM and editing labels. Double-click on any ASM component to open ASM
Editor.
In the properties tab, you can select a state, edit its name, and configure all of its transition enable switches. Also,
you can define the ASM Outputs, edit the label names for each output, and set the Initial/reset state. In the context
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Figure 7-2. Split ASM block to States/Transitions.
Initial/reset state
The ASM block will power up to the state defined as the Initial/reset state. It is by default State 0, but can be
changed to any state. It also defines which state the ASM will be reset to. When the logic on nRESET is LOW, the
ASM will be kept at the Reset state until the logic at nRESET goes HIGH.
7.2. ASM Editor
ASM editor(figure 7-3) allows to configure the ASM block using state diagram and set the output configuration for
ASM Output block ASM configuration should be applied using Apply button on the toolbar to be set to the NVM.
States
State colors:
• Green: regular state;
• Blue: selected state;
• Red: initial (reset) state;
• Gray: state connections limit reached;
Move
State can be moved by dragging it’s central part using left mouse button. Dragging the border circle will have no
effect.
Context menu
• Edit name: set state’s name;
• Initial state: sets current state as initial;
• Hide: hides current state.
Transitions
Add/remove links
• To create new link turn on 'Set Link’ mode and click on the border circle of source state, then click
anywhere on state-destination or 'Esc’ to cancel;
• To erase link - turn on 'Erase Link’ mode and click on the link which should be erased.
Edit shape
Link’s shape sets automatically after states change their position. Modifying of the existing shape is available in
two ways:
• Simple edit: one-point editing by dragging the link;
• Flexible edit: two-points editing by entering in 'Edit path’ mode using link’s context menu;

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Context menu
• Set Label: sets the text label onto link;
• Erase Label: removes the text label;
• Edit path: flexible two-point editing of link’s shape.
Figure 7-1. ASM Editor.

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8. GreenPAK Simulation
Simulation Tools in GreenPAK Designer:
Figure 8-1. Software Simulation Tools.
Software Simulation
The Software Simulation mode enables electronic circuit simulation, which uses mathematical models to replicate
the behavior of chip components included in GreenPAK and some external components. To start Software
Simulation click on Debug button and select Software Simulation in Development Platform Selector. Before
starting the analysis, use Schematic Library and Add Probes to configure the simulation environment parameters
as shown on Figure 8-2.
Figure 8-2. Basic Simulation Tools

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Add Components from Schematic Library
Figure 8-3. Schematic Library
Click on component to add it to external I/O pin on chip (Figure 8-3). Voltage source(s) and GND added to
corresponded pins in chip by default. Components cannot be added to any internal macrocell. All components can
be configured from Properties panel after select or by double click on it as on Figure 8-5.
Component connects to external I/O pins with Set Wire tool. All available connections are highlighted with green
color as on Figure 8-4.
Figure 8-4. Add wire to External Component

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Figure 8-5. Voltage Source Setup Window

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General
Voltage source Source selector

Name Custom source name
Pre-start delay Delay before start
Show only one period Shows one period of voltage source
Customize source:
Internal capacitor
Internal resistance
Copy from Copy parameters from any voltage source
Voltage source settings
Type DC, Trapeze, Sine, Exponential, - type of waveform

Custom signal, Logic pattern, Clock
generator
Please see for the reference the voltage source settings in Emulation tool (Chapter 8, 10)
Add Probe Button
Adds probes to block outputs which shows simulation results graphs over time. Probes are used to capture the
output signal from specific node. Probes can be added to the output from any pins, as well as the outputs for any
internal resource. User can add probes to all visible pins from context menu.
Remove Button
Removes probe by mouse click on it or all probes from context menu.

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Simulation pins configuration:
- Save current configuration of pins to the project file

- Delete selected configuration
- Import new configurations from project files of the same chip revision
Simulation Debugging controls
Transient Analysis settings in Debugging controls window define period of time for simulation, maximum time
step, source voltage and temperature (Figure 8-6). Note: If there is a change in the state of any probes, there will
be a step generated at that time, the “Maximum time step” variable will only insure that if no probe data changes
for this period, another step will be generated.
Figure 8-6. Transient Analysis Window
Transient analysis parameters:
Parameter Max time value Min time value

Ending time 1000s 0.0001ms
Maximum time step 20s 0.0001us
VDD 6V 0.001mV
Temperature (oC) -40 +85

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Estimated completion time
Software estimates the run time in three broad categories: green, yellow and red, based on sample points. As a
general rule, green runs will complete quickly (less than 10 secs), yellow runs within one min, and red takes
longer. Run time also varies based on the speed of your computer so the estimated times vary widely. Longer run
times will also require greater resources on your computer, including CPU and memory resources.
Note that it is possible to define simulation runs that will exceed the available resources on your computer, which
can potentially make your computer unstable. This may be true any time the estimated run time is categorized as
“red”.
To start simulation, in transient analysis window set required parameters and click OK. After simulation
performed, user will see Simulation results (Figure 8-7).
Simulation Results Window
Figure 8-7. Simulation Results Window
IMPORTANT: The simulation result window has 3 section:
1. Plot Widget: displays the waveforms;

2. Waveforms: contains a list of all captured signals (probes) and source generators;
3. Groups: contains a list signals that currently are displayed on Plot widget.
a. User adds the signal from Waveforms section to the Groups to display it.
b. It calls ‘Groups’, because each waveform after adding to the Group section becomes a group of 1
waveform. User can select multiple waveforms at the same time and add them as a new
group (Figure 8-8).

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Figure 8-8. Simulation Results Window Details
In the Plot Widget, the user has following controls:
Action Hotkey
Pan mode Press middle mouse button
Marker A Ctrl + LMB
Marker B Ctrl + RMB
Clear all markers Esc or context menu → Clear markers
Zoom in/out X Ctrl + mouse wheel
Zoom in/out Y Shift + mouse wheel
Reset scales Context menu → Reset scales

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Markers and dt and dV parameters on plot widget showed in Figure 8-9 below:
Figure 8-9. Markers on Plot Widget
In Waveforms window user can configure waveform and waveform base points parameters (style, color,
width/size):
Figure 8-10. Waveform Plot Configuration Window
In Groups window user has the option to:
 Remove waveforms from plot widget;
 Organize order of waveforms;
 Show waveforms or group several analog waveforms from Waveforms list.

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9. Designing Overview
9.1. SLG4672x Properties Interpretation
Pin2

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Matrix OE IO Structure (for Pins 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19)
Only PINs 7,13,14,18,19

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Register OE IO Structure (for Pins 4, 6, 8, 15, 17, 20)
Only PINs 6, 15

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Register OE IO Structure with Super Driver (for Pins 10, 12)

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2-Bit LUT

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3-Bit LUT

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2-Bit LUT or D Flip Flop Macrocells

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3-Bit LUT or D Flip Flop with Set/Reset Macrocells

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3-Bit LUT or Pipe Delay Macrocell

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4-Bit LUT or 8- Bit Counter / Delay Macrocells

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ACMP0 Block Diagram

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ACMP1 Block Diagram

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ACMP2 Block Diagram

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ACMP3 Block Diagram

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Counters/Delay Generators (CNT/DLY0, 4, 5, 6)

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Counters/Delay Generators (CNT/DLY1)

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Programmable Delay / Edge Detector

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INV 0, INV 1 Gate

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Deglitch Filter

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VREF Block Diagram

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RC OSC Block Diagram

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A. Example projects.
In the GreenPAK Designer Help menu, you can find a link to the Application Notes web page for selected chip
revision. There you can find fully configured examples which can help get your projects completed more quickly.
Each example has documentation that contains diagrams and descriptions.

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B. Major features history.
6.02 Build 002:

• Demo page (Section 2);
• Demo mode (Section 3.12);
6.05 Build 003:
• Simulation mode (Section 8);
6.09 Build 003:
• Debug tool (Section 6);

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GreenPAK Designer 6.22

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2. GreenPAK Designer Launcher................................................................................................................... 7

6. GreenPAK Debug Tool

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1.1 Application Overview

1.2 System requirements

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Table 1-1. Acronyms

GPD GreenPAK Designer

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2. GreenPAK Designer Launcher

Figure 2-1. GreenPAK Designer Launcher User Interface

GreenPAK Designer launcher:

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3.1 GreenPAK Designer Interface Overview

Figure 3-1. GreenPAK User Interface

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Figure 3-2. GreenPAK 4 User Interface

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3.1.1. Main Menu

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3.1.3. Work Area

Figure 3-4. Two matrices of GreenPAK 4 Designer.

Three types of components connection:

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3.1.4. Properties Panel

3.1.5. Components List

3.1.6 Color Scheme

Components Pin Tips:

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3.2 Creating a Project

Figure 3-4. Set Chip Revision and Operating conditions.

3.2.1 Updating Existing Projects

3.2.2 Lock NVM Window

Figure 3-5. NVM Options.

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3.2.3 Project Settings Window

Figure 3-6. Project Settings General tab

Figure 3-7. Project Settings Security tab

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3.3 Configuring Chip Components

3.3.1 Placing Components

the “Rotate/Flip/Align” buttons on the toolbar or select

3.3.2 Setting Chip Components Parameters

Figure 3-8. Properties Panel

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3.4 Specifying Interconnections

Also you can manually correct the created wires.

You can move points on the wire (Figure 3-11).

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