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Altera_Forum
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17 years ago

Will the program file generated for c8 device work on c6 device?

I have generated a workable program file for cycloneii c8 speed grade device. In my new design, i want to used c6 device. Will that program file work on c6 device. Actually, I want to know what do...
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Altera_Forum
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17 years ago

Hi,

Officially and generally, you should compile with the chosen device and speed as timing margins are different.

Unofficially, it may work.

As to speed grades, the rumours are that after coming out of fabrication factory the devices are grouped according to how bad(sorry, how good) they perform into such grades...

Kaz