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10 years ago

How to use USB port on Stratix 3 ?

Hello guys,

I'm a beginner at using FPGA. I'd really appreciate it if someone could walk me through how to use the USB port of my Stratix III EP3SE260F1152CN.

Do I have to have access to IP license to use the USB port or can I just use it? There doesn't seem to be any tutorial on how to use the USB port.

I want to read image files from my USB Drive and display them on my monitor by hooking the FPGA board to a monitor. Any help is appreciated.

Thank you!

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    Altera_Forum
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    10 years ago

    So FPGA's are programmable devices, so by default USB is not a function that is a hardcore, but something that can be added.

    You are probably looking at a Development board with a USB port on it. So how you connect the USB is dependent on the board.

    Check your schematic first.

    If the board has a USB host capability, they usually have a demo project that uses it. It will use a licensed IP, but usually the Licensed IP will have a "Try it before you buy it" capability that will allow it to work either for a time limited time or if you have it hooked up to the active debugger. (Open cores plus licensing)

    Pete
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    10 years ago

    If you let me if you are using a Stratix III development kit, I can give some guidance on which reference or example design can satisfy your inquiry.

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    10 years ago

    I am using a DE3 Stratix III board. Is it the same? Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!