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dinhlx
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4 years ago

Software driver for Compact PCI using PCI compiler megacore

Hi everybody

I'm researching on project using PCI compiler megacore to communicate between a Linux embedded computer and a FPGA PCB via compact PCI expansion slot of embedded computer.

I found reference hardware design, documentation about PCI compiler megacore (firmware), but I can't find software driver of computer side.
Is anyone have any idea where I can download this driver and APIs for communication with FPGA?

Thank!

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  • EngWei_O_Intel's avatar
    EngWei_O_Intel
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    4 years ago

    Hi there

    Unfortunately I am not able to support from FPGA perspective. I will transition this thread to community support. Thanks.

    • dinhlx's avatar
      dinhlx
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      4 years ago

      Thank EngWei. It's seem that people move to use pcie instead of pci so no one have this driver.

  • JHill1's avatar
    JHill1
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    4 years ago

    There is a PCI support library in RTEMS OS, but some stubs for your BSP must be written. For example, we use this library for enumerating a PCI Express system on the Stratix IV root-port, and from a PCI Express switch, a PCI Express over cable link is used to access a compact PCI chassis. My experience is that PCI Express is quite complex and it takes some time to learn it properly.