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18 years ago

Cyclone III AS configuration bizarreness

I am using a cyclone III (EP3C25F324C8N) with an EPCS16 configuration device. I am programming the configuration device through the FPGA with the serial flash loader. The problem is that the Cyc...
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16 years ago

In actuality, I'm seeing the problem on a Cyclone I not III but the symptoms are extremely similar. My device does not have a power pad on the bottom.

(240-Pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack)

Sure enough while probing on the configuration lines with the scope the device configured, from that point kept working.

Anyone else has resolved this issue or has an explanation to what may be causing it?

Thank you!