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17 years ago

PC software for FPGA control through USB port

On one side you have developped a PC control software (i.e. Visual C++ .net application). On the other side you have a Cyclone III development kit. What is the best/simplest way to make them communic...
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17 years ago

I'm not familiar with that specific board, but note that many dev kits don't have a full USB interface. The USB port on many boards is just for the purpose of embedding an USB-Blaster interface.

Communication with a PC through an USB-Blaster is very different than a normal USB connection. The FPGA side is one hand easier, you don't need USB drivers. But the PC side is complicated, because there is no docummented way to interface other than with TCL scripts.