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Altera_Forum
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14 years agoPasto, I believe that picture shows a generic flash device, not a configuration device which has the ability to program the FPGA directly. The easiest way to program the configuration device (in Active Serial mode) would be through JTAG indirect (jic) using the JTAG header or through a separate Active Serial header as shown in figure 13-7, both using a programming cable. After that, you won't need to use the cable unless you're updating the configuration device with a different image. Like FvM said, you shouldn't need a processor at all with an EPCS16.