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18 years ago

ALT_ASMI and lpm_SerialFlashLoader

I use a Cyclone II EP2C5 with a M25P40 (EPCS4) serial configuration device. I want to program the serial EEPROM with JTAG over the SerialFlasLoader in the Cyclone II. And I need to store a fe...
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18 years ago

Yes, the Altera solution is to use a different (blank) design containing only the SFL. It is generally acceptable, when SFL is intended for production or update purposes, when the system isn't required to stay operational.

Another reason for this solution may be in conflicting I/O placement rules for the AS pins or Quartus bugs that cause failure of SFL in a design.