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14 years ago

Error (10170): Verilog HDL syntax error at nios_system_inst.v

Hello all,

I got the following error while trying the Introduction to the Altera SOPC Builder

Using Verilog Design SOPC Tutorial. I'm using Quartus II 10.0 . I'm lost on figuring it out.

Error (10170): Verilog HDL syntax error at nios_system_inst.v(2) near text "("; expecting ";", or ","

Here is the SOPC auto generated code:

//Example instantiation for system 'nios_system'

nios_system nios_system_inst

(

.clk_0 (clk_0),

.in_port_to_the_Switches (in_port_to_the_Switches),

.out_port_from_the_LEDs (out_port_from_the_LEDs),

.reset_n (reset_n)

);

Can anyone assist please, because I am stumped.

Thanks in advance,

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    14 years ago

    I can't see anything wrong with syntax. I am only not sure about where the error is since it says it is located at nios_system_inst.v and this may not mean the code you are showing. I wonder why the file name is same as instant name.

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    14 years ago

    the _inst.v is just an example Verilog instance. you'll need to drop it into a module and port map it

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    14 years ago

    Thank u for replying me..

    That was not a code written by me. it was generated by the SOPC.I done it according to the tutorial. But it didnt compile......
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    14 years ago

    I'm getting the same error as mentioned here. Couldn't find any syntactical error in the code. Moreover, it is a Quartus auto-generated code which is not running in Quartus :confused: :rolleyes:. Please help me compile this.

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    14 years ago

    Please do not multipost, it won't get you more answers.

    Regarding the error, as already said in the thread an *_inst.v file is just an instantiation example and shouldn't be compiled as is in a project. Remove the file from the project and copy/paste its contents in a top level file if necessary.