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Altera_Forum
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8 years agoStoring password input using PS/2 keyboard
Hello, I'm trying to create a 6 digit password using a PS2 Keyboard and then store it. I already have the PS2 Keyboard code working (see attachment) and have modified it so that it shows up as ...
Altera_Forum
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8 years ago --- Quote Start --- Hi, The FPGA device contains volatile type memory which means once you power down, all the information is lost. Thus, if you need to store those information in a non-volatile type memory, then you would need to use a component/IP to access those flash memory in your project design. --- Quote End --- Or hardcode it in the hardware description, it depends on what you want to use the password for but if it is a one-off design, or something that it is ok for if all devices have the same passcode it will work. If it is safe depends on what level of safety you want.