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KL000
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7 years ago

Can I use 10M08 to Remote System Upgrade over UART with the Nios II Processor?

I would like to use the 10M08 version of MAX10 for RSU over UART with the Nios II Processor. I am wondering if this is doable? Our custom board currently has the 10M08SAU connected to eeprom. We are ...
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KL000
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7 years ago

Hi Anand,

Thank you for the response. It says program the QSPI with the pfl.sof, but that file is specifically for 10M50. How do I go about generating it for the 10M08? Is there a project that I can modify to use the 10M08.

Also another question is how big is the bitstream that is stored in the QSPI. I noticed on the 10M50 board uses N25Q512A83GSF40FTR-ND which is 512Mb. I am trying to reduce cost and would like to use less memory if possible. QSPI would be solely for initializing/booting Nios II.

I am also debating between using 10M08 or 10M02. My FPGA design is relatively small ~110 LUTs. Is RSU supported in the 10M02. I am just worried it doesn't have enough logic elements to support it.

Thank you for your help!

  • AnandRaj_S_Intel's avatar
    AnandRaj_S_Intel
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    7 years ago

    Hi,

    1. You can generate a pfl.sof for required device. Use qsys/platform designer to instantiate PFL ip *(pin assignments not required) compile the design which generate an .sof.
    2. Regarding Memory,It depends on your design. you can check it by user self by designing complete design in quartus with required hex and pof generation.

    If your design fits with resources you are good to go with device selected else based on resources requirement select new device.

    Regards

    Anand