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ZLu001
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6 years ago

for Cyclone V, Can't configure EPCS64 by .jic file using USB blaster.

.sof is OK,

for Cyclone IV and EPCS16 is OK.

For Cyclone V and EPCS64, all MSEL pins are grounded.

Error message: "Error (209025): Can't recognize silicon ID for device 1. A device's silicon ID is different from its JTAG ID. Verify that all cables are securely connected, select a different device, or check the power on the target system. Make sure the device pins are connected and configured correctly."

Can USB blaster be used to program EPCS64 using .pof file when MSEL pin configured as AS mode(MSEL[4:0]=10010)?

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  • ZLu001's avatar
    ZLu001
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    6 years ago

    I am a little confused by the sentences circled below.

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    JohnT_Altera
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    6 years ago
    Hi, May I know if you are using blaster directly connected to the EPCS64 flash using Active Serial interface? If yes then it is possible. If you are using JTAG connection then you cannot use POF file. You can only use JIC file to configure the EPCS device through FPGA.
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    ZLu001
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    6 years ago

    Hi, John

    Yes, I used blaster II . it is the same operation like used for Cyclone IV with all MSEL pins grounded.

    I have used it for 8 years for cyclone IV. recently I upgraded to Cyclone V and met the problem above.

    currently, work by .sof is OK.

    by the way, If I change to use .pof file, what configuring tools can be used or any other configuring method can be used?

    My project was delayed by this problem.

    Thanks so much

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    JohnT_Altera
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    6 years ago
    Hi, You mention that you are using blaster and work okay with sof file. May I know if you only connect it to JTAG interface? If you would like to use pof file, then you will need to be able to connect the blaster to the Active Serial interface in order to directly configure the flash.
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    ZLu001
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    6 years ago

    Hi, John

    my board only has a 10pin JTAG interface.

    according to the picture below, I connect all the MSEL pins to the ground.

    Do I need to connect these pins according to the pic below?

    may the connection be wrong?

    next time I can connect the MSEL pins to10010, but in that case, can I use the same blaster to programm the chip using either .jic or .pof file?

    thank you very much for the help.

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    JohnT_Altera
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    6 years ago

    HI,

    You need to change the MSEL to AS configuration scheme. Then you will be able to use .jic file to access the flash. POF file is not supported using JTAG interface.

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    JohnT_Altera
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    6 years ago
    Hi, I think the 1st picture is refering to Cyclone FPGA which is Cyclone I. While the 2nd picture refer to the Cyclone V FPGA. I would recommend you to follow the document for Cyclone V FPGA.