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akaanb
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3 years ago

Failing to run on hardware Nios II

Hi, I am trying to create a memory test program for an old mass produced product. The FPGA is Cyclone IV EP4CGX50. I am trying to use ALTMEMPHY IP because this is what was used in the product and ...
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ShengN_altera
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3 years ago

Hi,


Based on video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFR4KKOasG4, there is no external RAM being added in the platform designer. If boot with XIP from OCRAM, you can't have external RAM in platform designer. There are still other booting methods available which can have external RAM added - Booting from EPCQ Flash, Booting from QSPI Flash, Booting from CFI Flash and you may choose one suits you the best. These are so far I can suggest you.


Thanks,

Best Regards,

Sheng