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15 years ago

SOPC Builder tool without NIOS processor

Hi, Can I use the SOPC Builder tool without NIOS processor? I only need the communications protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet...) interface with my VHDL codes... (and I don't have IP cores...). ...
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15 years ago

I think you can if you have a Avalon Master in your design and all your IP's (I2c, SPI etc..) have avalon slave interfaces.

If you dont have IP's (I2c, SPI etc) with avalon bus interface, you dont need SOPC builder.

Experts may clarify further on this ine detail if required.