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MuralikumarM
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4 years ago
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Flash size selection for the S10TX2800 device configuration

Hi, I want to select the flash part for the configuration of intel STARTIX10 TX 2800 device, as per device data sheet table 104 shows 577Mbits for the bitstream in compressed form. what are the consideration for the flash part selection and, how to confirm the size regarding information of configuration flash for the mentioned device. thanks and regards MuralikumarM
  • YuanLi_S_Intel's avatar
    YuanLi_S_Intel
    4 years ago

    Hey MuralikumarM.


    Perhaps I should say like this. The maximum total size indicated in the document consists of everything including firmware (ELF) and bitstream. The actual size varies depending on design such as the usage of NIOS and etc.


    Thanks

    Bruce


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    YuanLi_S_Intel
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    4 years ago

    Hey MuralikumarM.


    Perhaps I should say like this. The maximum total size indicated in the document consists of everything including firmware (ELF) and bitstream. The actual size varies depending on design such as the usage of NIOS and etc.


    Thanks

    Bruce


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    YuanLi_S_Intel
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    4 years ago

    Hi,


    First of all, you may refer to the user guide below for the maximum bitstream for particular devices:

    https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/hb/stratix-10/s10_datasheet.pdf#page=113


    Say you are choosing Stratix 10 GX10M, the flash memory that you are choosing should be higher than 654 Mbits.


    For configuration devices, you may refer to link below for recommended configuration devices:

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/programmable/configuration-device.html


    regards,

    Bruce


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      MuralikumarM
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      4 years ago
      Hi @Bruce ,
      Thanks for your response.
      As per the data sheet i got the bitstream size.
      But my doubt is, for the configuration flash, bitstream alone is not a firmware executable right?.. there may be some more files for HPS also. I am new to this SOC and learning, so if anything wrong you can correct me..

      Thanks and regards
      Murali kumar M
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    YuanLi_S_Intel
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    4 years ago

    Hi Murali kumar M,


    Yes, for the firmware file (.elf), it is not part of the bitstream. You will need to program that after bitstream is downloaded.


    Thanks and regards

    Bruce


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      MuralikumarM
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      4 years ago
      Hi Bruce,

      If that case, what will be the total size of all files required that I should load into my device?.

      From where I can get the approximate file sizes except bitstream..??

      Thanks
      MuralikumarM