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10 years ago

How to Make a copy to a new EPC1441PC8?

Just for my repairing job. I just want to read out the contents of one EPC1441PC8, and then write the content to another brand-new one( programming it ). I am not familer with FPGA. What is the pr...
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10 years ago

The EPC1441PC8 doesn't support ISP (In-System Programming). You wont' be able to simply 'read' it in situ on the board.

Altera's Programming Unit (APU) is used to program the devices. Third party tools can also be used.

This doc: configuration devices for sram-based lut devices (https://www.altera.com/literature/hb/cfg/cfg_cf52004.pdf) should tell you all you need to know.

Cheers,

Alex