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9 years ago

Altera FPGA Security solution? How to choose main chip?

Hi~ I have a question about FPGA security solution. I are using EP4CE6E22 + EPCS4 now, but I would like to protect the design. (The design already done.) I can change the hardware, so I'...
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9 years ago

Hello,

1. Yes, as far as I know

2. This is up to you - the way I see it, the security options provided on the chip utilize different methods of protecting the IP. I am not an expert in security so I can't comment on which is better.

Anyway, if you need a reference design using secure memory, refer to the two links below:

https://www.altera.com/products/reference-designs/all-reference-designs/industrial/ref-des-secur-mem.html

https://www.altera.com/support/support-resources/software/download/refdesigns/indust_mil/dnl-des-secur-mem.html

This uses Cyclone III which shouldn't be hard to port over to Cyclone IV E.