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BillM256
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4 years ago

How to use Quartus Block editor Megafunctions

Hello,

I’m trying to figure out how to use the basic LPM Megafunctions (e.g., LPM_INV) available in the Quartus Block editor (…/quartus/libraries). I can create an instance in my schematic, but I’m unable to complete parameterization and get rid of the intrusive Parameter box (see attached image).

Questions:

  1. How can I do this?
  2. More specifically, is it even possible to eliminate the Parameters box? (Inability to do so is a show-stopper.)

Many thanks,

Bill McDonald

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  • sstrell's avatar
    sstrell
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    4 years ago

    What version of Quartus are you using? Many (if not all) of the LPMs were removed at some point, I believe.

  • BillM256's avatar
    BillM256
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    4 years ago

    More:

    My problem appears more fundamental. I looked at IP Catalog and traced some IP examples from the list back to their directory; it’s Megafunctions, i.e., exactly where I’m trying to access such as LPM_INV and other simple elements.

    However, although LPM_INV is in the Megafunctions directory, it doesn’t show up in IP Catalog even when I filter for All Device Families. I verified its absence with search. Further, I can include LPM_INV in my schematic and get a successful compile.

    I’m using a DE10-Nano with Cyclone V.

    Any idea what’s going on?

    Thanks,

    Bill McDonald

  • BillM256's avatar
    BillM256
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    4 years ago

    20.1.1.

    From what you say, it appears they were removed from IP Catalog but left in the Megafunctons directory where I can still invoke them from Block Editor. However, I can't figure out how to parameterize them without the MegaWizard in IP Catalog. I read some Intel documentation on LPM_INV that recommended against using it and to use multiple primitive inverters instead. Can't figure this recommendation out as some of these basic LPMs would simplify my schematics considerably.

    Regardless, sounds like the LPMs I'd like to use have been deprecated, and I don't what to invest time in designs that don't work or won't in the future.

    As always, many thanks for your help!

    Bill

    • Nurina's avatar
      Nurina
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      4 years ago

      Hi Bill,

      You can refer to this document to see which LPM IP are still supported: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/ug/ug_lpm_alt_mfug.pdf

      Since your question has been addressed, I now transition this thread to community support. If you have a new question, feel free to open a new thread to get the support from Intel experts. Otherwise, the community users will continue to help you on this thread. Thank you.

      Regards,
      Nurina

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