MT25QL128 Not Available in ALTASMI_PARALLEL Configuration Device List

Hi everyone,

I'm working on a design with Cyclone FPGA(s) in a master/slave (active/passive) configuration, using a Micron MT25QL128 flash device for FPGA configuration storage.

While trying to instantiate the ALTASMI_PARALLEL IP, I noticed that the configuration device list only contains devices such as:

• EPCS16/64/128
• EPCQ16/32/64/128/256/512

I cannot find MT25QL128 in the list.

I have the following questions:

1. What is the recommended configuration device selection in ALTASMI_PARALLEL when using a Micron MT25QL128?
2. Is selecting EPCQ128 the correct approach since both devices are 128 Mbit?
3. Are there any known compatibility issues between ALTASMI_PARALLEL and MT25QL128 regarding Read ID, status register access, sector erase, or page programming?
4. When converting a SOF to a JIC file in Quartus, i can see in that list as configuration device for an MT25QL128 flash.

For reference:

• FPGA family: Cyclone IV E
• Flash device: Micron MT25QL128
• Configuration method: Active Serial
• Application: Master/Slave FPGA system with configuration stored in external flash

Any guidance or experience with this setup would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!