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JArti
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7 years agoEPCQ128 - PCB Trace Length Matching Question
Hi, I've developed a custom PCB which includes the EPCQ128 & the Cyclone IV, but I cannot find any details (reference design, gerber files, etc) which give details of how to properly layout theses g...
a_x_h_75
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7 years agoI'm unaware of any design guidelines specifically for this. Keep things as short as possible and you should realise a working solution. The topology is pretty tolerant and forgiving as far as programming and subsequent configuration is concerned. It'll put up with some generous trace lengths too.
If you're still concerned I recommend you consider JTAG indirect Configuration. This removes any need for T paths in the copper, allowing you to program the EPCS/EPCQ from the FPGA, via JTAG.
Have a look at:
https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/an/an370.pdf
Cheers,
Alex