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Knug
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4 years ago

altera_parallel_flash_loader_0 vs altera-parallel_flash_loader_2

Hi,

We currently using the CPLD (Max V) to configure FPGA Cyclone V

Current platform used generating a separate Config module using altera_parallel_flash_loader_0 for FPGA Configuration only / Targeted Parallel Flash: CFI Parallel Flash FPPx16 & a separate altera_parallel_flash_loader_2 for flash programming only.

Like to combine the 2 (ie FPGA configuration + Flash Programming) using just one parallel flash loader.

What is the difference between the altera parallel flash loader (altera_parallel_flash_loader) and the altera parallel flash loader II (altera_parallel_flash_loader_2) IPs?

Is the altera_parallel_flash_loader II IP a more up to date one?

Can I use the altera_parallel_flash_loader II IP one or it doesn't matter which one we use to do both FPGA configuration + Flash Programming ?

Kevin

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  • Knug's avatar
    Knug
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    4 years ago

    altera_parallel_flash_loader vs altera_parallel_flash_loader_2 :

    The Parallel Flash loader II (altera_parallel_flash_loader_2) when try to select it for Flash programming + FPGA Configuration the only Configuration schemes it gave me were AvST x8, AvST x16, AvSTx32. There were no other options to select from like the Parallel Flash loader (altera_parallel_flash_loader) one did.

    The altera_parallel_flash_loader one was able to select FPPx16, so decided to use this IP to do both Flash Programming + FPGA Configuration.

    Please comment here.

    Regards,

    Kevin

  • Ash_R_Intel's avatar
    Ash_R_Intel
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    4 years ago

    Hi Knug,


    For Cyclone V device configuration, you can use Parallel Flash Loader IP only.

    Parallel Flash Loader II IP uses Avalon-stream which supported only by Stratix 10 devices.


    Parallel Flash Loader IP can be used for the flash programming as well.


    Regards.


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    Ash_R_Intel
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    4 years ago

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