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HypeInst
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4 years ago

NCO IP uses far too many M10K blocks

When I add one (1) NCO from Intel's IP Catalog to my design, the M10K-block usage increases by 576, exceeding the capacity of the Cyclone V device. The Intel NCO IP Core User Guide states that M10K...
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Nurina
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4 years ago

Hi,


I suspect that this is happening because the utilization of the memory block is not efficiently used. Can you attach your .qar file so I can reproduce the error? To generate .qar file, go to Project->Archive Project


Can you also let me know which version of Quartus you're using?


In the meantime this thread might help you: https://community.intel.com/t5/Intel-Quartus-Prime-Software/Why-does-infer-Quartus-so-many-M10k-blocks-in-this-case/m-p/174930


Thanks,

Nurina


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    HypeInst
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    4 years ago

    Hi Nurina,

    thank you for your response and assistance. I am using Quartus Prime Version 20.1.1 Build 720 11/11/2020 SJ Lite Edition. I have attached the associated *.qar file here. Please provide further guidance.

    Thanks again,

    HypeInst