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21 years ago

a question of Microtronix Nios II Linux Distributi

Hello:

I have Microtronix Nios II Linux Distribution v1.1.But Hardware Requirements is An Altera Development board. One of:

o Nios II Development Kit, Cyclone Edition

o Nios II Development Kit, Stratix Edition

o Nios II Development Kit, Stratix Pro Edition.

But I have An apex 20k Development board.I want to know whether I can use the Microtronix Nios II Linux Distribution v1.1 ?

thanks!

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    Altera_Forum
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    21 years ago

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    originally posted by shibahime@Aug 12 2004, 05:01 AM

    hello:

    i have microtronix nios ii linux distribution v1.1.but hardware requirements is an altera development board. one of:

    o nios ii development kit, cyclone edition

    o nios ii development kit, stratix edition

    o nios ii development kit, stratix pro edition.

    but i have an apex 20k development board.i want to know whether i can use the microtronix nios ii linux distribution v1.1 ?

    thanks!

    --- Quote End ---

    I don't think that the Nios II is compatible with the APEX devices. Surely someone else can confirm this?
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    21 years ago

    http://forum.niosforum.com/work2/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif The NIOS II is compatible with with APEX devices. The issue with the board is need for SDRAM c/w flash and an ethernet connectivity board. Microtronix does sell such boards but cost would exceed the $295 price of their Cyclone uKit board which runs NIOS II at over 110MHz. http://forum.niosforum.com/work2/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif and comes pre-loaded with Linux. So unless your stuck on APEX, you should move up to Cyclone and save time and money.