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10 years ago

ADDITIONAL EPCS DEVICE IN CIII NIOSII Multiprocessor System

Dear All, I'm triyng to connect a second EPCS device to store the code and loader for a second NIOSII cpu in my qsys system. I assumed that the second EPCS could be added to my CIII so I could set...
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10 years ago

Yes, this sounds perfectly reasonable. I have connected two EPCS devices before - albeit to a Cyclone IV - and can connect each independently. My second device was for general storage. So, I have not booted a Nios from it, but I don't see any reason why you can't.

Yes, you can connect the second EPCS to 'any' pin - within reason.

Cheers,

Alex