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17 years ago

External Memory required for JTAG programming?

I am in the early stages of designing an RF transmitter that will operate with a Cyclone II. Testing is being done on a Cyclone II Starter Development Kit (EP2C20F484), but the final hardware will us...
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17 years ago

Yes, correct. You may want to provide an optional AS configuration memory, if you have sufficient free pins available (at least as dual-purpose). It can be programmed through JTAG indirectly without needing an extra programming connector.