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14 years ago

How to use the cyclone iii internal memory in ROM mode?

Hi, I would like to ask the next question... According to Cyclone iii Device Hand Book, it is possible to use the internal M9K memory as ROM memory (Page 35). I'm interested to save the data after...
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14 years ago

It is impossible to save data in FPGA and keep it after power cycle, that's why FPGA needs external configuration chip. You can generate ROM, place it in configuration memory and it will be uploaded to the FPGA every power cycle.