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8 years ago

Using SPI core Stratix IV

Hello I want to use a Stratix IV dev kit to control an SPI device( it's a frequency generator board and it supports mini USB connection)! since the FPGA board only supports HSMC/PCI Express in...
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8 years ago

HSMC is not a communication protocol. I am still not sure if your SPI device board has its SPI signals exposed for you to make a connection. But in my opinion, if it only has the usb connection available, the natural solution is to write a PC application and just connect them using usb. Even using a microcontroller with USB host controller will be much easier than an FPGA (assuming you do not need FPGA for other tasks).