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In Cyclone IV GX Transceiver Starter Kit EPM2210 is used to configure Cyclone IV GX and olso does many other things.
Can I use a cheaper MAX II EPM240 instead of expensive EPM2210 just to configure Cyclone IV GX?
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Probably. Create a top-level design with the PFL component configured for whatever flash you are planning on using and synthesize it.
If the PFL component supports QSPI (Quad SPI) flash, then look at using that, rather than parallel flash. The interface requires only 5-6 pins and its fast enough to meet the PS controller timing; data can be read from the flash in quad-bit mode and then serialized to the PS interface.
Cheers,
Dave
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