All that being said though, you can download preconfigured devices automatically which makes the initial configuration very simple if all your gear is already in the database.

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This speeds up the design process enormously, because making changes becomes as simple as downloading a new configuration into the chip.

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The configuration is surprisingly simple and easy.

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