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BillM256
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4 years ago
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bdf designs and connections between multiple bdfs

Hello, Issue: I want to design a fairly complex FPGA device using mostly .bdf schematics. Each schematic will be essentially a page in the overall multi-page system design and its documentation. Fo...
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    sstrell
    4 years ago

    No, PD is a system design tool, where you add components (off-the-shelf IP or your own custom IP) and connect their interfaces together.

    A PD system can be the top-level in a Quartus project or it can be instantiated lower down in the project hierarchy.

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BillM256
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4 years ago

Ok, I think I understand. I can use the Block/Schematic Editor to design a higher-level schematic that ties my desgin elements e.g., registers, together the way I used it at the low-level to combine primitives to create the registers. Right?

Many thanks,

Bill

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BillM256
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4 years ago

Hello again,

I've been playing w/Schematic/Block editor and am beginning to understand the relationship between .bdfs and .bsfs. I belive I'm back on track and will mark this as complete thanks to your help.

Best regards,

Bill