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16 years ago

Prohibited of the Cyclone III LS FPGA configuration with an encrypted bitstream.

Hi, I’m currently using the cyclone III LS FPGA development kit. I have already configured the FPGA with an encrypted bitstream. Thus, I would like to know if it is possible to prohibit the co...
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16 years ago

sounds like you should be able to use an unencrypted bitstream to configure the FPGA even when the AES key is programmed, but its only recommended during your testing/design phase, otherwise you aren't taking advantage of the security feature