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jalon5
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7 years ago

how to get source file (.sof) of a FPGA cyclone IV EP4CE15F17I7N?

Hi, i want to get .cof file into this FPGA and programming another. i want to know if this is posible or not and how can i do it? Thanks,
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jalon5
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7 years ago

Hi @Anand​

I want to use method 2 for programming a Flash memory but I have a usb blaster programmer. I would like to use It how JTAG interface my problem is that I do not have .sof file (I have the Flash memory that want to get its .pof, .sof or .jic file to allow me to program my Flash device). I do not know how to connect my usb blaster how JTAG interface or if I can do it. could you help me how I can do it?. My goal is program a Flash memory with another Flash memory's source file with JTAG mode and this memory have to be able to work the same way with a FPGA cyclone IV EP4CE15F17I7N . I can only use Quartus II or Quartus prime and usb blaster also I want to know if I have to configure the FPGA or not.

Regards

Jalon5

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    AnandRaj_S_Intel
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    7 years ago

    Hi @jalon5​

    You can't use method 2 without .sof file.

    You have to connect the usb blaster to jtag header on board if available or connect usb cable to embedded/on board usb blaster on usb port if available.(depends on board design)

    1. Have you extract source file from flash connected to FPGA? Is it .pof file?

    Steps to extract

    · Create simple project sfl/pfl based on your flash device configuration.

    · Program sfl/pfl.sof to fpga using jtag interface tools-<programmer->auto detect->right click on device and change the file to sfl.sof.

    · Click on auto detect option, now you should see your flash device. Enable examine and click on start.

    · Save the file.

    2. To program the file extracted same steps.

    First program sfl/pfl.sof to fpga use auto detect and change the file to extracted file and program.

    Regards

    Anand