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15 years ago

Configuration Arria IIGX from EPC16 in FPP

Hello all.

Can I use EPC16 or EPC4 for configure Arria IIGX? I can't find any different in FPP modes between Arria GX and Arria II GX. But Altera did not use EPC in DK-DEV-2AGX125N. And I can't find any mention about Arria II GX in "Enhanced Configuration Devices (EPC4, EPC8, and EPC16) Data Sheet"

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    15 years ago

    It is not possible. The reason of the missing mention is a size of output files for Aria II GX, starting from 29Mbit to 82Mbit for uncompressed rbf files.

    But a capacity of Enhanced Configuration Devices ends at 16Mbit (EPC4/8/16).

    There are Serial Configuration Devices (EPCS64/128) supported for Aria II GX.

    Aria II GX Device Handbook, Volume 1, Chapter 9: "Configuration, Design Security,

    and Remote System Upgrades in Arria II GX Devices", section "Raw Binary File size".

    http://www.altera.com/literature/hb/arria-ii-gx/aiigx_51009.pdf
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    15 years ago

    Standard flash memory connected via MAX II or a microprocessor is a single solution for FPP mode for Aria II GX, unfortunately.