how to configure & initiate one FPGA by using another FPGA?

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I don't see such file type output like .rpd in available options. Are You sure it's FPGA bitstream image? I've tested using .ttf and bitbanging it from microcontroller - works fine.

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Thanks. Did you ever try the .hex file to configure and initiate ?

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I reviewed AN418 and found, that it actually describes EPCS chip programming rather than FPGA passive serial configuration. I apalogize for the confusion. Most people use binary *.rbf files or e.g. *.ttf for passive serial.

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Thanks for your kindness and no need to apologize at all !!!

Yes, and I do this all the time. If FPGA# 1 is configuring FPGA# 2, use four I/O pins from# 1 and connect them to dedicated JTAG pins of# 2. Then to program the FPGA# 2 directly, you can use the industry standard SVF file and Altera's Jrunner software to bit bang the I/O pins. In addition, if you want FPGA# 1 to program an EPCS flash, connect I/O pins from# 1 to Active Serial port of EPCS flash, and then you can use the RPD file and again Altera's Jrunner software to bit bang the active serial pins in FPGA# 1. Both the SVF and RPD file can be converted from SOF and POF using the Altera's conversion tool in Quartus II.

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through a JTAG...

Is there any detailed timing diagrams ?

Thanks in advance!

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