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VYoung
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1 year ago

FPGA programming file

I compiled my Cyclone 5 FPGA and a .POF and .SOF file were generated. One of my colleagues compiled this same FPGA and a .JIC file was generated instead. 1) Why was my compile resulted in a .POF an...
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sstrell
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1 year ago

1) Depends on what settings you have for what the Assembler will generate (Assignments -> Device -> Device & Pin Options or in the main settings under Assembler depending on your target device).

2) Each file has a different use: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683039/24-1/secondary-programming-files-programming.html

3) .sof is main file for programming in the lab with a direct jtag connection. pof and jic are used with flash memories to program the device immediately on power-up.