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SOkte
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7 years ago

Advantages/Disadvantages of OS for testing hardware peripherals

We made a PCB design, we need to perform below tests to make sure hardware is OK. Does anyone suggest putting an OS, I believe it is too much work for just below tests.

  • Application code does not require OS.
  • Easily changeable read and write to i2c devices
  • Easily changeable read and write to QSPI flash devices
  • DDR3 read and write tests
  • Ethernet interface test
  • Optical transceiver interface test

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  • FawazJ_Altera's avatar
    FawazJ_Altera
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    7 years ago

    Hello,

    You can run these tests using Nios II processor with simple C codes.

    Which FPGA device are you using?

    Thanks

  • FawazJ_Altera's avatar
    FawazJ_Altera
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    7 years ago

    You dont have an SoC Device to test.

    You can use Nios II soft core processor, with C code programming under Nios II eclipse.

    Thanks