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rt52
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5 years ago

MAX10 RPD file encryption

When I use the convert programming files menu to create remote update files (.rpd) and use AES-128 encryption while generating, do the .rpd files also use the .ekp file when they are downloaded/boote...
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JohnT_Altera
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5 years ago

Hi,


You need to put the pof file into the Quartus Programmer then you will be able to select erase.


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rt52
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5 years ago

Right, I put the .pof in the programmer and then click erase. The flash is erased but the only way a new .pof can be loaded is if it contains the .ekp file. If I try to reprogram a .pof without the .ekp file, it will program but it will not boot, which tells me the key is still active.