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11 years ago

Data from FPGA to host

Hi, I have a DE0-nano board and I compute data (only 4 bits generated at about 10MHz) and I'd like to communicate it to the host cpu through the USB-blaster so programs could read it. I've read th...
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11 years ago

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(only 4 bits generated at about 10MHz)

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For what it's worth, you might get to your end goal faster (cheaper) by using something like FTDI UM232H module if your DE0-nano header pins aren't already used up.

Configured for parallel FIFO operation, there should be ample throughput to sustain the 40Mbps you're generating.

http://www.ftdichip.com/support/documents/datasheets/modules/ds_um232h.pdf

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/um232h/768-1103-nd/2614628