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fpga6
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3 years ago
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Arria 10 ASDATA Flash interface

Hi, I am using an Intel Arria 10 FPGA. Is it possible to access the pins ASDATA0/1/2/3 and DCLK to read/write to the configuration flash during user mode, without using Intel's "Generic serial fla...
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    fpga6
    3 years ago

    Issue resolved, flash problem due to failed/stuck bit in volatile configuration register.

    Solution to accessing Arria 10 ASDATA/DCLK pins, without using Intel IP, during user mode is to use Arria 10 primitives.

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FvM
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3 years ago

Hello,
according to my experience, typical third-party configuration flash devices are suffciently compatible with EPCS/EPCQ and work well with ASMI Parallel IP. The old IP is my preference because if provides a leaner interface to a non-Avalon-MM design. Surely a matter of taste.

Regards,

Frank