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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 lice...
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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