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MATRIX7878
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Designing a FPGA board

Hello,

I am building my own FPGA board as I cannot find one that has all the abilities that I desire. I want to use an Agilex 7 M-Series (specifically the AGMF039R47A1E1V). I cannot find any CAD files that I can import into Alitum. I have all the peripherals on the board, but no controller or hookups. Where can I find said files so I can know how to connect the FPGA? Also, is there a document about how to wire it up with power (e.g. how should I do the power rails)? Once I get the design done, I will need to code the drivers for my peripherals. I am using DDR5 (x2), PCIe x16 Gen 5 (x1), M.2 NVMe (x1), HDMI (x1) and DisplayPort (x1). Where can I find how to code these. I see IPs, but they seemed incomplete. Where can I find how to code in these protocols?

Thank you,

Drew

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  • paveetirrasrie_Altera's avatar
    paveetirrasrie_Altera
    3 years ago

    Hi Drew,


    Good day to you.

    In design example folder, you'll find Verilog files for IPs that you've generated and compiled. Those are the available ones.


    For Hardware, I may suggest you to open up new forum and that'll be direct to the right team.


    Regards,

    Pavee


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  • paveetirrasrie_Altera's avatar
    paveetirrasrie_Altera
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    3 years ago

    Hi Drew,


    I believe the codes are not available for public. But you can definitely use the design example for IPs to view the module protocols.



  • MATRIX7878's avatar
    MATRIX7878
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    3 years ago

    Hello,

    The codes for the standard protocols: HDMI, DP, M.2, DDR5 and PCIe are not public? Well, that sucks. Where are the design examples?

    Also, where are the CAD models for the AGMF039R47A1E1V? I do hope those are public so I can build my board.

    Thank you,

    Drew

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      MATRIX7878
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      3 years ago

      Hello,

      It has been 10 days since I received a response and want to keep moving forward with my FPGA design. Any updates?

      Thank you,

      Drew

  • paveetirrasrie_Altera's avatar
    paveetirrasrie_Altera
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    3 years ago

    Hi Drew,


    Apologies, Just back from holidays.

    We do provide ORCAD files for devices. Link below:

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/programmable/support-resources/board-layout/fpga-schematic-symbols.html


    Design example is design that generate through Quartus for any IP. You may generate one for any IP that you're planning to work on and you may view its codes and protocols in design example folder. You may refer to below links for some idea how Design example works.

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683853/21-1-4-0-0/design-example-overview.html


  • MATRIX7878's avatar
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    3 years ago

    Hello,

    No problem, I understand.

    I use Altium, but I can try converting. Are the ORCAD files the schematic, footprint and 3D model?

    Ok, I will try that and hope I can figure it out. If not, I will be back to ask questions.

    Thank you,

    Drew

  • MATRIX7878's avatar
    MATRIX7878
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    3 years ago

    Hello,

    I have also found out that not all IP's have examples. What do I do then if I cannot generate an example?

    Thank you,

    Drew

  • MATRIX7878's avatar
    MATRIX7878
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    3 years ago

    Hello,

    Certainly. I am looking for examples/IP's for DDR5, PCIe x16 Gen 5, M.2 NVMe Gen 5, HDMI 2.1B and DisplayPort 2.1. These are the main components that I will use in my design. Any help would be appreciated.

    Thank you,

    Drew

  • MATRIX7878's avatar
    MATRIX7878
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    3 years ago

    Hello,

    I see the guides for the protocols, but not the codes. Are the codes not shared there, or am I not looking in the right spot?

    Also, I have the footprint and schematic, but is there a design example so I know what capacitors, resistors, etc... I need to put where?

    Thank you,

    Drew

  • paveetirrasrie_Altera's avatar
    paveetirrasrie_Altera
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    3 years ago

    Hi Drew,


    Good day to you.

    In design example folder, you'll find Verilog files for IPs that you've generated and compiled. Those are the available ones.


    For Hardware, I may suggest you to open up new forum and that'll be direct to the right team.


    Regards,

    Pavee