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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 would like to ask iozana,

Why are you insisting on SOPC builder? what advantages you see if you havent planned on CPU (NIOS or avalon equivalent) or other avalon master?

If you are using IP's from Altera library then as per Kevin's suggestion, use NIOS CPU and It will be very easy to integrate them all.

Last time I used NIOS was with my custom Avalon master along with a bunch of Avalon peripherals. It worked fine for me. An avalon master without Burst or with minimalist function would be very easy to implement.